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On 12/24/2023 at 2:05 PM, ValkAddict said:

Nice Southern Cross hovertanks!!

Thank you!  They're the old Matchbox Robotech Hovertanks.  I'm just trying to make them a little "better"!

On 12/24/2023 at 3:20 AM, tekering said:

Hey, are those 3D-printed parts?  Bowie's helmet looks great!  

The Bowie, skirts, and gun are prints from a guy that goes by Boomer Works!  I'm collabing with him on some stuff! 

Any hope that they'll make others from the Series, besides just "Dana"?

On 12/24/2023 at 10:57 AM, pengbuzz said:

While waiting to find a solution to lightening up the paint job on my Tomcat (suggestions welcome folks!), I started a Christmas project  a little early (my wife let me open one of my gifts a day or so in advance):

She got me a pre-painted 1/6 Horizon Robocop model that I had been asking for (I wanted any version of it really, but she found this one for me!) for Christmas. The basis behind this project is to cut apart the armor and mount it on a 1/6 body, making it into a fully poseable 1/6 figure.

*Note: 500+ dollars for a 1/6 figure from Hot Toys is well out of my price range!!! O.O Even 60 bucks is a bit much (which this cost)!*

So, got the armor cut apart and test mounted:

Most of the parts fit okay, with the chest being a primary area of concern. It's a bit wide for any of the 1/6 figures, and after comparing it to screenshots and still pics I have, it needed some reworking. Thankfully, vinyl figures can be reshaped via a heat gun or hair dryer (note: if you're cutting a vinyl figure,  it stands a very good chance of cracking unless you heat the material first).

Next, time to sew up the body suit:

This was a couple of pieces of Spandex/ Lycra from an old piece of clothing my wife no longer wears (a top that had this under a layer of lace that wore out), that I ended up harvesting for this project. I hand-stitched the pants and top for the undersuit, after which I slid the armor parts into place. Some were tacked into position with hot melt glue, while others I put furniture cushion foam in between the outer shell and the inner bodysuit both to hold it and cushion the figure from any abrasiveness from the vinyl:

  

My work so far (apologies for the blurry pics; will try to get better ones tonight with a fresh set of batteries):

  

The helmet comes off the figure, revealing Murphy's face underneath. I'm planning on finding a cost-effective way to make a mold of the head sans helmet; after than, I will case a new face and rework it to exclude the chin guard and show a better portrait of Peter Weller in the role. The plan is for two interchangeable heads; this way, I can permanently glue the helmet to the original and fill the head so it remains stable, and have the option of switching the heads:

Stay tuned...

 

Awesome job!  Love the WIP!

On 12/15/2023 at 4:50 PM, sh9000 said:

Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and Johnny Lightning.

 

dang, nice Die-Cast haul man....

 I used to watch the series on a dub of a dubbed VHS tape.  instantly was hooked on the music... especially the opening and closing themes.  The VF2SS is also up there in my top 5, maybe even 3... valkyrie designs.  I'm happy that this Kickstarter is releasing.

On 12/16/2023 at 9:02 PM, jvmacross said:

Takatoku was going to release a stand alone Super Parts set...like they did for the GBP armor...but never got to release them...

"The appeal of Super Valkyrie lies not only in the Valkyrie itself, but also in the Super Parts (Booster for outer space) that are attached to it.  What are it's equipment and performance?

First, the parts attached to the arms are equipped with two micro missiles each, and are designed to increase bulletproof capabilities.

Next, the leg parts are propellant tanks dedicated to propellant and coolant, which help extend the action time.

Lastly, the booster tank is the most distinctive feature of Super Valkyrie, and this is attached to the back of the fighter, and the equipped High-Mobility nozzle and booster nozzle maximize acceleration and maneuverability.  There is, addictionaly, the front of the booster is a missile pod, and its firepower is several steps higher than the standard type.  After all, it is a Super Mechanism.   Super Valkyrie.

Booster exclusively for use outside the atmosphere Coming Soon.  (estimated price) 1,500 yen.  Of course, it can be installed on each Valkyrie."

1 hour ago, takatoys said:

Finally I was able to complete the four box variations of the Takatoku VF-1J. Twenty five years ago, this set could’ve cost a fortune, nowadays prices have gone down considerably. Only super mint in box boxes are going for big money.

 

ayyy, good job man.  those boxes are in pretty good condition too, for all 4.  what's next on your list now?

1 hour ago, nightmareB4macross said:

After so many years spent looking for these, they are finally here.

dang, they arrived quick!  and safely!!!   Congrats Alex!

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

That’s why the helmets are there for. 

😆😆😆😆

10 hours ago, kanata67 said:

Great to see this thread is still going all these years later.

    Like my brain, the collection has gathered dust over the years...

ayyy, Set inna house!  I'm still tryna rank up my Angry Birds flock!!! 

Not sure how I feel about Riobot's 1/12 figure's head sculpts still....

47 minutes ago, shazam said:

BBTS shows that this figure should of arrived last month.

PRE-ORDER

Estimated to arrive November 2023

https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/127580?o=4

I did pre-order from BBTS, but I knew I made sure to not hold my breath.  I guess i'll just put together this relic in the meantime?  lol

4 hours ago, tekering said:

Someone at Kitz Concept has been tasked with assembling and packaging Dana Sterling figures.  Apparently, it's lot of work for one person, as it's taken him over three years and he still hasn't finished one... 🙄

.... oh my

3 year!!! lololol

On 11/27/2023 at 11:37 PM, Convectuoso said:

what is going on here?

4 hours ago, Spark-O-Matic said:

I've just back back from the toy convention with a new horse for my stable 

1986 Hasbro 1/55 Scale Jetfire European Edition! ... this is Much Rarer then the 1985 Milton Bradley European Edition(That one I'm still looking for as it's still rare)  what makes this one special is it's complete, almost unused contents and box is not totally worn out.  I really got lucky with this as not many even know they exist or that they made a 1986 Jetfire.

 

 

very nice.  the MB box tho... in my opinion... is still the Grail!  I saw one a few months back in box, not really mint... and it still went for a Loooooot.

5 hours ago, tekering said:

That reminds me of the "Missing Link" Optimus Prime toy:

Adding articulation does nothing to improve the awkward proportions of the original toy, nor does it make it any more accurate to the animation model.

It's not the "desecration of a classic toy" some bemoan it to be, but it's hardly a significant improvement, either... 😐

Yes, that has crossed my mind, trust me.  I've mentioned the missing Link Convoy as an example... like you mentioned, to various people.  Oh wells, i'm pretty much at the point of no return now... 

TBH, I do like how its progressing.  Much better than the stiff brick that it was prior. 

Hi guys, here's my WIP so far... still learning as I go! 

On 7/18/2023 at 11:05 AM, Anasazi37 said:

I need to get back to this project. I'm a lot smarter about 3D design now and should rework these a bit. The RMS-1 is almost 100% ready to go, but the UUM-7 still needs some tweaking. It mainly comes down to tolerances between parts that have to fit together after printing, but I'd also like to make a pylon to hold two RMS-1, like what we see on Yamato, Arcadia, and Bandai valks.

awesome! please keep me posted!

On 10/27/2022 at 12:56 PM, Anasazi37 said:

The simplified version of the RMS-1 would look something like this:

interested in these if they are ever produced....

a buddy of mine picked one up earlier this year, courtesy of our very own NightmareB4.  did not know about them until that point! 

On 6/22/2023 at 9:10 AM, jvmacross said:

Macross pocket change holder....

 

now this is incredible to me... just wow

oh, there's alot of variations.... in bubble is going to be hard to find... 

KOs are crazy wonderful, aren't they

a 1A Miria eh.  with neon green gun for both.  interesting.