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Yeah... I've got a VF-1A DYRL Max but I think the valks w/FPs look better in B or G modes. Didn't know the DYRL Max who battled with Milia was a 1S... I'll have to check that out again.

what is interesting is that special forces are becoming more and more frequently used by the armed forces to complete tasks This is a Rummy thing though right? I remember reading 'back in the day' that Gen. Franks wanted to do a more methodical 'brute-force' method of invading Iraq and Rumsfeld wanted a quick hitting force with lots of spec. forces groups. Could be wrong, but it all depends on the commanders right?

the Q in action with a Super Max. Sorry I don't have a side-by-side one. I think there's one in the MW toys gallery.

Kinda like beating a dead horse I presume but Skull Leader got me my two Yamato 1/60s quite quickly and well wrapped. thanks!

I've set it up with my Super-Max 1/60 and I couldn't setup a CF such that it was getting crushed so that one is just swooping in. Had to do some re-organizing as I don't have an 'offical' display area in our extra bedroom. It's still pretty large though. I'll have to watch DYRL again to compare scales.

Do you have similar weathering/dirt for all three modes? I'd be curious what this valk looks like in the other two.

I think I'll have to display it with my 1/60s but they'll look mighty puny next to it. I suppose that's the point though right?

Dang. I recently got my first 1/48 from Neova and I though there was something wrong with my poor VF-1A and it's lame gorilla arms. Good to know there is a way other than 'luck' to get the things to stick together.

FF - how did you get the GBP to hold the gun? I thought all of the hands were 'closed fist' types?

Neova might sell them. I know he parts out valks at times and sometimes offers the hands separately.

So I've been hoarding Yamatos for a bit now (only displaying a few) and when I decided to pull the trigger on a Q-Rau I knew that it would be displayed. Having read that it was more on par with the 1/60's I definately expected something that was of a simlar size. This puppy is almost as big as my 1/48's and the only thing that convinces me that it shouldn't be a 1/48 (remember, I'm kind of a newbie w/regards to Macross) is that the Millia pilot is kinda smaller. Sorry if this was a pointless thread. I hope to get a good display going with my 1/60s but those stands.. .shoot, they could almost buy me a 1/48!

You know what I've found in cases like this is keep asking and asking until you get someone who knows what the heck is going on. Once they agree to help you out, be really nice and get their name so you can always refer back to the situation. Also, did you pay using a credit card? I would imagine if I paid using my Amex and this happened, I'd simply get on the phone with Amex and explain the situation to them to try and refuse payment. Good luck. It's a pain in the rear but sometimes I figure cutting the losses is better than dealing with the stress.

I could be mistaken but the Yamato stands are only for their 1/60s correct?

If I remember correctly, the round bases tend to be a little less stable... esp if you get one with longer arms and use it for a 1/48.... I'd probably get a square 4 or square 6 for your 1/48 but some other MW'ers might know better. I'm currently using mine for some 1/60s.

Stupid question... how do you search for closed items on eBay? I usually have to 'watch' items to figure out their market value (after closing).... edit - it looks like you simply select 'completed' when searching... You learn something new every day!

You know, I promised myself the other day that I would stay away from the crack. I need to remind myself to read someone's full post, comprehend it, put the crack pipe down, and respond like a normal individual.

1/48 1A TV Max custom: 1 1A Max: 2 1A Hikaru: 2 1A LV: 7 1J: Hikaru: 2 1J: Super Max: 3 (one w/o FPs) 1J: Super Milia: 2 1S: Hikaru: 1 1S: Roy: 2 1S: Moon Guard custom: 1 Total: 23 1/72 VF11B FP: 1 YF21 FP: 1 VF19A: 2 YF19: 1 Total: 5 1/60 1A TV Max Custom: 1 1A DYRL Max: 1 1A Hikaru DYRL: 1 1A CF: 2 1A CF TRU: 1 1J Hikaru (super): 1 1J Hikaru (GBP): 1 1J Super Max: 1 1S Super Roy: 1 Q-Rau: 1 VE1: 2 1D: 2 VT-1: 2 Total: 17 Updated October

I dunno if you were referring to something else, but the TOMY Monster is only ~ 4.25 inches long

I believe Valkyrie Exchange has a version or two.

Here they are. Sorry about the poor quality as I just threw these together. In the first one, there's a Toynami MPC, and two of those plastic minatures...Gashapon (officer's battlepod and Miryia) for comparison. In image 2 we've got my 1/48 in the background and my 1/60 to the right for size comparisons... If you want the full sized images go here and here.

From barrel to barrel it's about 4 1/4 inches. From ground to the top of the snout (not including the cannons) it's about 2 1/2 inches. I'll try and get some pics up in a bit.

JK ^ I think he's referring to a set of TOMY diorama Star Wars statues.... I too have them and they look better (I like them then the plastic ones... that are out there that JK referred to). If you take a look on eBay for them, you'll see some detailed pictures.

soze and valk-exchange both shipped their items promptly and answered any questions I had! Thanks a lot guys!

Truthfully, I think buying toys in the hopes that the resale value goes up is ridiculous. You'll always end up chasing something, or buying everything, and feeling burned. Big waste of time, IMHO. Sure. I'm not looking at collecting Macross and Robotech toys as an investment... simply that if for whatever reason I would ever need to sell them, they'll at least retain most of their value. This is a big plus as these guys can run a pretty price. I am selling a handful of MPC Robotech toys at a slight profit to supplement my Macross collection.

some people find the resale price of the toys they collect important, and thats the point. Exactly... how else can some of us justify this hobby to their wives?