ScrambledValkyrie

Just ordered the 101 and 102F, for the best combination of parts. I'll probably put one the 102 on a spare CF 1A and the 101 on a spare Hikaru 1J.

This may be obvious to some, but I just realized that the numbers of the armor sets are apparently supposed to be the modex numbers on the corresponding valkyrie.

14 hours ago, Arthurius said:

 

 

Thanks guys.  I had seen that late last night when i logged on.  First i got super excited, then the price being so much higher.... I said i would be better off with something else.  At 7000 yen, i would have gotten it.  At 9000 yen before shipping.... i will have to wait

 I believe the days of getting the CF for Y7000 are probably over, unfortunately. Though there are occasionally ones sold on Yahoo Auctions for that much (before shipping and proxy fees), seems that Y8000-9000 is the going rate these days.

1 hour ago, Acteon said:

Still loving my Max and Milia combo. I could buy at this scale for everything in all honesty.

Cool photo. They definitely look best together.

What SDF-1 is that?

Yep, what @jenius said. I don't think there's much cause for concern with used items from Mandarake, based on my somewhat limited experience.

2 hours ago, Arthurius said:

It's funny, i NEVER like the VF-1CF, NEVER, but now, all i want, is just one VF-1A CF (or the Kakizaki variant) more than any other valk (after having ordered the messer / vt-1 elint)....

At first I just wanted the HMR hero valks, but the CF just looked so good (and different from others), so I ended up getting one during the original release. And since it's like an army-builder that looks good in multiples, I couldn't stop with just one. Now I have four. 

24 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

For those interest, an HMR VF-1J Hikaru just showed up at Jungle for 5,400 yen.

http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=121&id=2273762

 

That didn't last long. At that price I'm not surprised.

10 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Thanks.  Hoping that teases on boxes still get releases.  I want that VF-1S TV Roy from VF-1S Messer’s box (if that was what was shown) to be released in white.

You know, I never realized that was Roy's 1S on the 35th anniversary box. I don't have the Messer version, so I hadn't gotten a good look at the art. But a TV white VF-1S is definitely near the top of my HMR wish list. I've got the original Hi-Metal standing in currently.

So I recently discovered some of the cool 3P legends scale Transformers out there, like those from DX9 and Generation Toy. Here are some recent acquisitions:

VF-1A TV Max would be very cool, for those that don't have the skills of @sh9000.  

It would be nice to see more TV releases in general, with the recent focus on DYRL valks.

I'd think a non-canon scheme like low-vis would be unlikely for a while. Though Bandai did release the unusual Messer scheme. There are really so many more possible future releases (even without getting into other Macross series) that they could keep the HMR train going for a long time to come.

Agreed. That is some beautiful work, @wm cheng.

2 from NY for me!

1 hour ago, sh9000 said:

Yes.

Saw this on Tenjin’s instagram.  Crossing fingers that it’s for future HMR box art.

Scoopda! 

The N-Ger was teased by Bandai a long time ago, right?

Does anyone recall which shops allow multiple quantities for preorders? I'm thinking about getting 2 of the VT-1 and would like to get them from the same place  to help with shipping.

14 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

I was wondering... is there a toy for the destroid that looks like it has 2 giant barrels containing missiles instead of arms? Not sure what the mech is called.

Sounds like maybe you're talking about the Tomahawk? Except they're particle beam cannons not missile launchers. If this is what you're after, it hasn't been released in HMR yet, but is available in other lines.

That is a sweet custom. The Hikaru 1J makes a great blank canvas. Putting the super parts on is an interesting idea. 

I would think all variants would be done eventually though it might take a while. I'm betting that @sh9000 will make a VF-1D custom out of a spare VT-1 before Bandai makes one.

I've learned to avoid SM records through my experience in game soundtrack CDs.

Another similar label to steer clear of (if you want the original print version) is EverAnime.

30 minutes ago, SuperDimensionalDave said:

Well two sets of figures means I'm def getting two. One for armored fighter mode with Minmay passenger and one for unarmored gerwalk mode with Misa and I'm going to make a tent to put under. I'm silly like that. 

Not sure I'd make the tent, but now I'm thinking about getting 2 myself.

34 minutes ago, seti88 said:

9720yen so abt 7900yrn at n-y?

 

I'd guess more like Y7000, judging by their pricing for the recent VE-1 and VF-1A. MSRP is same as Elint Seeker, which NY priced at Y6980.

2 minutes ago, jenius said:

HMR release news is so odd. I'm always happy for whatever we're getting while simultaneously let down it's not something else. C'mon Bandai, pick up the release pace! One every 4 months will not suffice!

Agreed that the pace has been pretty slow this year. And I was fully expecting something else, like the Tomahawk. This makes 3 DYRL valks in row, I think.

But certainly not complaining about the VT-1!

Oh yeah! Agreed that it's about time, but THANK YOU Bandai!

And nice to get confirmation that they're including 2 sets of removable figures (Hikaru/Minmei and Hikaru/Misa).

So when is the PO? I'm ready.

3 hours ago, borgified said:

 

@ScrambledValkyrie: I'm going to team up with @Slave IV and further nudge you to get a 1/48 valk.  I've got the Fast/Strike parts already and have decided on which of the 1/48 valks to acquire in a few months time.  

 

Haha! Thanks, I think. The thing holding me back from a 1/48 at this point is the fact that Yamato never made a VF-1S with super packs. To piece together my ideal 1/48, I'd need to get a VF-1S Roy, and also a VF-1J Hikaru for the super parts and the pilot. Of course, I could likely find someone here to take the bare 1J off my hands. 

On 3/20/2018 at 11:09 AM, Shizuka the Cat said:

No offense taken.

You are just passionate. As lovers of over-priced plastic toys from Japan, I think we all are pretty passionate people.

This comment wins MacrossWorld for me today. 

Welcome, @Shizuka the Cat. I'll echo what's been said before that Yamato's V2 and Bandai's HMR are both excellent. I only have one 1/60 (at the moment anyway) but have gone pretty deep into HMR due to the much more manageable size and somewhat more manageable cost. 

Instead of settling on one scale, you could also pick your favorite Valkyrie models or paint schemes and get as many different scales as you can of each. For example, I have a TV Super VF-1S in 1/60, 1/100, and 1/250 (non transforming). Thinking about a 1/48, or maybe a Joke Machine...

26 minutes ago, Acteon said:

I picked up another Messer 1S at Nakano last month for 4,000 yen. I like the deco so for that price, it was rude NOT to. Half what I paid when it came out as I recall. I now have the Max variant (6,000 Yen, Mandarake) and Myria on the way (11,000). It really pays to shop around in Japan!

I am getting quite addicted to this toy though, I may need help.

I don't think you'll find much "help" around here! 

But seriously though, this is a fun (and addicting) line. And it's always great to find good deals.

4 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Plastic Cretins sent me a pic of the Rabbit that I’ll be receiving.

Complete with Misa and Kaifun, it would seem. Now you really need that HMR VT-1. (And a few N-Gers...)