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49 minutes ago, jvmacross said:

the recent "shocking" price of 190 USD for 3 "complete" VF-1's wasn't cheap enough for you?

The only reason why I may double dip on these "bare bone" re-packs is to get a correctly painted VF-1A "Ben" and "Max"...but they would need to be less than the recent "shocking" prices since I already have complete versions...

I would actually be fine with bare bone Angel Bird releases since they technically do not need the missiles....

well, when the cost of the shipping is equal to, or greater than the cost of the toy itself.......

Twich

13 hours ago, sh9000 said:

 

So I wonder how much "less expensive" will be the price?  Without stand, missiles and reduced packaging, would that justify a $50 price decrease?  That might just make this a offer too good to pass up.

Twich

43 minutes ago, sketchley said:

I'm not sure if this is what Mommar is referring to, but you can see the design evolution (in the link below) in the FAST packs Kawamori-san developed for the VF-4.

http://sdfyodogawa.mywebcommunity.org/Stats/Statistics/VF-4/VF-4.php#OPTIONAL_SYSTEMS

Thank You, I can see the resemblance, though certainly more organic looking then the VF-25 Super Pack Boosters

Twich

3 hours ago, shazam said:

 

Watching this video, I am very impressed by this DX YF-21. The tampo does not bother me, the belly plates do not have glaring gaps, I remember first getting the Yamato 1/72 YF-21 Fast Pack toy when it first came out and couldn’t help thinking it looked like a rear end jacked up muscle car……look how far better this is?

there will always be things that not everyone will like, but I sure am glad that I will be getting the opportunity to own a 1/60ish scale YF-21, when Bandai releases this beast!

Twich

7 hours ago, Mommar said:

Never seen any of Kawamori's sketchbooks?  He writes down ideas thirty years ago and keeps trying to work them back in again and again as other design elements change.  The VF-25 Super Parts were originally from the late 80's for instance.

Unfortunately, I have not owned a Macross Design Work Book since early 2000’s, so I am out of the loop.

Twich

28 minutes ago, technoblue said:

So Unix Square has announced their own stylized and transformable VF-1J. That’s the first image. They also announced that the 1J/1S are part of a new line of non-transformable figures. That’s the fourth image. No idea what is up with guardian or bat mode for the non-transformable line. We will have to wait for more details.

The other images that were quoted are new armoured statues and VF-1 levitation models.

After I posted, I went and watched the video. I actually kind of dig the stylized VF-1J. The fighter mode reminds me of the VF-2SS, which someone already pointed out.  Whatever the case, hope it is good quality and affordable.

Twich

On 7/27/2023 at 6:25 AM, CF18 said:

At ACG HK 2023, Kids Logic booth got a new branding "??IX SQUARE" - they used some unreadable font...

Source: Toys TV live stream

New stuff:

 

So, I’m confused since everything is in prototype grey….the VF-1J says it is a transformable action figure, but the thing with the VF-1D head is a non-transforming action figure?

it is difficult to gauge scale from a still photo. How big is this? HMR size, or closer to the new ThreeZero or Arcadia size?

Thanks!

Twich

Don’t know why, put I am really excited about ThreeZero’s VF-1. Can’t wait to start seeing these out in the wild.

Twich

On 7/28/2023 at 1:29 PM, sh9000 said:

Thanks for posting this!

Twich

1 hour ago, MKT said:

Pics from Wonderfest via Dengeki Hobby:

I assume this says “coming some time in 2024?”

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57 minutes ago, jenius said:

They forgot the heads on the Angelbirds... so ... maybe?

I noticed that too….seems kind of weird to forget to put the heads on your display valkyries, but what do I know?!?

Twich

6 minutes ago, Convectuoso said:

I think that they making several colors of the JOTUN valkyrie with color coordination of the armor is cool!  I wonder how much diecast the battlepod and Glaug will have with it.

Twich

1 hour ago, mikeszekely said:

Well... I've had a Nintendo Switch since launch.  I actually replaced my original one with the revised model that had better battery life before flying to visit my in-laws in Beijing.  When the Switch OLED came out I read the reviews, and the gist seemed to be that the new screen was good and if you didn't have a Switch the OLED was the one to get, but that if you already had a Switch it wasn't worth upgrading.  And for years I didn't.  Then the other day I'm in Target, and they have a demo running on all three Switch models.  I set them all to show Tears of the Kingdom, and dang!  The reviews are (subjectively) wrong.  For one, I didn't appreciate how bad the bezels are on the Switch until I got a Steam Deck.  The Switch OLED has a slightly larger screen than the original Switch, but the console itself is the same size simply because Nintendo shrunk the bezels.  But the difference in the quality of the screens in absurd.  If you think of the OLED as if you're looking at colorful flowers in bright sunlight, the original Switch is like looking at those same flowers at night with fingerprint-covered glasses.

Of course, this only makes a difference if you're playing in handheld mode.  The chipset is the same, so both models will display content identically when hooked up to the same TV.  But with all the activities I have to take my 8yo to I do find myself handheld gaming a bit, so I splurged on the OLED.  I'll let my daughter play with my older Switch.

I was silly and asked for the Switch Lite, because I never saw myself wanting to play the switch in anything other than handheld mode.  I played through Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Witcher 3 on the Switch Lite and I absolutely Loved it, then the Switch OLED came out and I asked for it, because of the awesome screen.  I remember the original PS Vita with the OLED screen and how much more awesome it was then the next version without it.

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1 hour ago, betocc said:

https://twitter.com/Mrk_arcadia/status/1685459292160425984?t=jGJTZBp0lLL0N1gN5VreNw&s=19

to me, this one picture, the nose of the VF-5000 reminds me greatly of the VF-0D Shin Custom from Macross Zero.  I know that they were both designed by Kawamori, but how many years apart was this?  The VF-5000 is from the late 80's, early 90's.....the VF-0 from early 2000's....pretty interesting!

Twich

13 minutes ago, treatment said:

Nice shot!

It is the Zero's japanese BD-box, indeed.

Seems other Otakon pictures I'd seen here and at TFW, also showed japanse BDs of M7 and Plus (just standalone movie-edition, tho).

It gets kinda weird to just be displaying these BD media as props-only.  They should be playing at least some previews to market these stuff to people there unfamiliar with the shows.

Maybe next time, they'll invite Arcadia to show off their 1/60 lineups of Plus, 7, and Zero toys...

 

or heck, maybe entice them to start to sell some of those toys again, do another production run?  I would not mind another crack at any of the Macross Zero line of Valkyries and re-release the SV-51 to e-tailers outside of Japan.  BBTS had Nora's SV-51y for over $400 USD.....way too much money.

Twich

It is also back up at Big Bad Toy Store!

Twich

I think that it is really cool him standing next to the XB-70 Valkyrie with the VF-1J Valkyrie.  I wonder when this was taken?

I noticed in the thread talking about the Bandai DX Chogokin YF-21 that showed up at Otacon 2023 that in addition to the YF-21 and YF-19, they also had the Bandai Hi-Metal R VF-0S and the VF-4A.  Could this mean that Bandai is fixing to release the VF-4A under the WWM banner?  I would not mind picking up the VF-4A Hi Metal R, I have the VF-4G in Focker colors, and it is a good toy, but I would like the Hi-Metal R version to be available here, in the US at a US e-tailer.

Twich

1 hour ago, sh9000 said:

It's Macross Plus Movie Edition together with the four-part OVA on blu-ray.

That is a lot of Macross Plus!  If I can, I will purchase this, would prefer to have it to purchase on my iPhone.  I hope that all the Macross that will be available for the US market is able to be acquired this way.

Twich

9 minutes ago, enphily said:

fck

Oh my Christmas crackers! That is very good news! Now all we need is a non-3D printed fast prototype!

Twich

28 minutes ago, Chronocidal said:

Giving me flashbacks to a bad batch of guacamole I ate once.  

Or a bad acid trip from the 70’s! The walls are melting, man!

Twich

That color scheme reminds me of Transformers G2

Twich

I just ordered one of these reissues from Mandarake, I have the VF-31AX Mirage Custom, and I was able to get it non-cringe worthy in fighter mode, I just hope that the Hayate is the same or better! I really like the design and the toy, I would like to get the super ghost set and armor pack, but the price has me hesitating.

Twich

Is that the game Max/Millia VF-1A’s, Angel Bird flight team and the Jotun Armor? Wow!

Twich

Plus the whole “internal metal frame that ThreeZero is known for” bit has me intrigued.  If it is a good design, with good durability, I don’t really care if it is branded Macross or Robotech, as long as it is a good toy. I know that a good toy, with the potential of being available to any and all that want it is nothing more than a win-win for fans. If the price is only $149.99 plus tax & shipping, then this is about the same as a hi Metal r VF-1 on various e-tailers. I’m optimistic for this along with the new Alpha/Legioss and Mospeada from Pose+/Toynami.

Twich

I have this pre-ordered from BBTS, and I am really looking forward to it, since I have never been able to get the Arcadia 1/60 toys. I still have a pipe dream of being able to buy a 1/60 VF-0D premium finish version….if I ever win the lottery or inherit millions from a long lost, unknown rich family member!

Can’t wait to see this arrive in October from BBTS!

Twich