albeaker

Just got a letter that issues 102 and up are delayed.  I had wondered why they were about a week overdue for charging my card.  Hey maybe if there is such great demand they will extend again with some other goodies:)  Per Google Translate:

Hi, where did this intel come from?  I am a subscriber, just got issue 93 (November), and did not get any info on this, which seems odd.

Am super excited for the FAST packs, while I appreciate the slick fighter version, the Super Valk is synonymous with Macross for me, so I will def get it

I knew what I was getting into and went anyway

I figure someone out there is in an opposite position, so PM me and we can work out a trade.  Thx!

Yes I am in the US, but used EMS (5820 yen for 2 cases and a 1/60 VF-0A).

Do you live in the U.S.? How much was SAL from AmiAmi?

Today I got my 2 cases from AmiAmi, and unfortunately they are almost the same! At least I got some trades if anyone is interested.

Amongst the dupes are a VF-25F deculture which I hadnt seen pictures of before (see attached).

I also got a custom paint job Sheryl VF-171EX (see attached).

Observations:

The Hikaru VF-1 is an A model, EXACTLY the same as in Set 2, not an S as I expected.

The RVF-25 Super is exactly the same as in Set 3, except both mine seem rougher, like the molds are worn out.

The VF-25S Armoured is the same, except gold highlights and gloss paint instead of yellow and matte like in Set 3.

The sensor fin on the RVF-171s are almost too long to be proportional, and make it so you really need the stand.

I really like the various 171s, I am glad they made new models, I am getting tired of a zillion VF-25s.

The ghosts are so tiny and cute:)

Looks like the 15 November release date was accurate. I got an email to submit payment from AmiAmi this morning. Now the daily vigil for the mailman can commence:)

Another pic. The Armoured Ozma looks like it has gold instead of yellow highlights.

From:

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/09/non-gundam-updates-from-hobby-japan.html

Some slighter better pics of Set 4 via Moeyo via Ngee Khiong:

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/08/bandais-items-from-chara-hobby-2010.html

I hope the placement of the super VF-171EX next to the Super Tornado doesnt mean those are the "specials"

Still very cool set tho, even with the dupes.

Very cool. A veritable fleet!

Wow, thats just about my dream set! I never imagined they would have so many non main character planes, and those 3 pack scale ghosts!

Stumbled across this guy, who is setting up a business selling his miniature scale designs via 3d-printer, including Macross ships and mecha:

http://scifiskunkwerks.blogspot.com/

Gallery:

http://s66.photobucket.com/home/justiciar/allalbums

Here's another vote for Rabid Weezil in OR. We did a simultaneous fighter mini trade by mail, smooth as buttah.

Couple more pics:

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/10/dx-...-images_30.html

Including with the flight deck holstered!

And full color minis:

Set 2 individual pics:

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/10/125...tion-vol-2.html

More details on Set 2:

http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/10/ker...-macross-f.html

Looks like the secrets ones are:

M+ YF-19

VF-25F Alto's Unit Atmospheric Flight Type (gee, now they add the FAST packs)

VF-25 from that special order, with Yellow/Blue markings

I think the color is off on that group pic tho, I dont think the VF-1 CF is supposed to be orange!

Hrm, not much detail on those VF-1s...

What is that thing on the vf-2ss stand next to the YF-19?!? Something from another series just to show off the stand?

Slightly bigger picture attached.

Wonder if a secret will be the VF-25 gold+red one?

Strongly agree with Rabidweezil. Will have to watch ebay for a seller to sell a complete set, then pay through the nose for the service

Still, I always wanted Micro Machine size valks to fly around and go "pew! pew!"

Notice in that ARMD shot the 2 fighters on black stands? VF-0S Roy and VF-1 Angel Bird for a series 2 perhaps?