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Any chance for a follow up on the shoulder fix?This looked like an answer to my prayers!

Yes please

Thanks! Yes, filling out the subscription was a battle. I'm surprised it went through.

Ok, so I got some more complete and thought share while we are in quarantine. Actually got the pilot figures this week. They are pretty great imho. Not poseable but very well painted...and huge! That is a 1/60 Delta pilot for scale. Also, the head is just cool. Mostly diecast. Anyway, enjoy.

I wonder how popular this kit will be. HLJ is showing only issue 1 in stock. Hmm...

Part 3 just added. I cant wait to light up the control panel. By the way, its already 10 inches long (nosecone closed). Gonna need a bigger desk...

Agree. You need to subscribe to get the figures. I created a Tenso account and subscribed starting with issue four. I have no idea if it will work. Honestly, entering the Tenso address in the Hachette app is a complete gamble. I hope I got close. It looks like domestic shipping is free though, so only the EMS bill and Tenso fees to the US. The printing on the Hachette paint seems more appropriate than the DX VF-1 which seems almost too much. Still love the DX though. Do be careful when assembling the outer body components. The body is all die cast and the paint WILL chip if you don’t ease the parts together with care. I have to say though, I’m hooked.

Finished 1 and 2. Thought I would share in case anyone is thinking of picking it up. Most of the construction is press-fit and screws however the highly detailed items are glued in place. Bring patience and good eyesight.

So I think I got it now. If you subscribe from Hachette, you get some freebies along the way. This includes the pilot figures, some patches, magazine holding binders, and a custom parts carrier box. Additionally, if you "premium subscribe" (must start prior to week 5 for an extra 250 yen each week), you will get the display case at the end. This really appeals to me because I really like the build aspect yet exploits me by allowing for small commitments over time.

Anyone know how to get the pilot figures besides subscribing? Can't find a way to buy separately. Thanks!

Thanks for posting. Got mine!

Same with mine. This is what I get for being too cheap to buy from HLJ when I had the chance. I'm guessing my second run PO from HLJ beats my BBTS 1st run order at this point. Weak.