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I can't believe some of those are still floating around for sale. This video gives a sense of how unreasonably large it is: Looks a little floppy/unstable to me, but that might be due to the unfinished state it is in for the video. Would still make a great display piece if you have the cash (and the space) for it.
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If you look at the boxes for the HMR releases, they either have the TV show branding for Macross , or the DYRL branding for the movie(or none for things like the Messer VF-1S), depending on the release. IIRC, the only release that has "dual" branding for both the show and movie is the VF-1A cannon fodder. Which makes sense because they give both a TV and DYRL style head for it, so it is a clear and deliberate move by Bandai to give us both versions. This pic from anymoon gives you a good idea of the difference in branding: The other obvious candidates for "dual branding" would be the destroids, imo, but they only have the TV style branding on the box. I don't know if any differences exist between TV and DYRL destroids, besides perhaps a slightly different coloring. The GBP release could possibly squeak by as a "dual release," but there are enough details that are DYRL-specific to land it squarely in the DYRL camp (most notably the pilot). All that is to say... I don't really know why Bandai does what it does. I think if they make a concerted effort to give you two distinct releases in one box, like the CF VF-1A, then they will dual brand it. There are plenty of toys that obviously fall into only one brand or the other, but they still give DYRL-style accessories to toys that only appeared in the TV show. For the rest of the in-between stuff... they just do whatever, I guess.
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They look optional/removable to my eye, so if space is an issue, maybe you can just leave them off. I do think it is a good idea in theory, though. I have the old yamato one, and at certain angles the base definitely becomes unstable.
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I'm guessing we get an announcement in May. VF-1S, DYRL version. Safe, easy money. I'd personally prefer something less predictable, but I think we know how this goes.
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New Macross TV Series in 20xx (sometime this decade)
HardlyNever replied to Tochiro's topic in Movies and TV Series
I'm still firmly in the "please don't do this" camp. My fear is that whatever they do, it will be bad and somehow "taint" the original series. Mainly with stuff like ridiculous fan service involving Minmei, a continued shift away from mecha action, and just a general sense that they would make it contain the worst of modern anime tropes. How bad it could get really depends on what they decide to focus on. An all-original cast that has very little to do with what we already know could potentially be ok. But coming up with a reason to involve the SDF-1 and/or VF-1s, that would actually make sense in the timeline we know, could be difficult. But even if the worst happens, we would still probably get some decent sequences involving VF-1s that we could watch in isolation. I'm not much of a fan of Delta, but there is still some good mecha action to enjoy in there, if you can separate it from the rest of the content. -
EDITED: DA The periods are... your thing I guess. You do you. What does bother me is this argument that you keep espousing that HMR should be Macross-only, and it is a worse/less-popular/less-successful line because of the non-Macross inclusions. It smacks of the juvenile Macross elitism that pervades these forums sometimes, and makes community seem petty and childish, in my opinion. Obviously this forum is going to be biased to Macross; that's why it exists. But we don't have to fall into the trap of crapping on other things because they aren't Macross. Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion, and obviously you don't like that HMR has non-Macross releases. But to take that opinion and try to make factual claims about the line is going to get you called out (and rightfully so, imo). But to bring it back on topic, I am interested to see how many HMR releases we get this year, Macross or otherwise. I'm also interested in seeing how far forward (in real-time) they are willing to go with it, as it seems fairly rooted in the "nostalgia" era of the 80s and early 90s. I think anything from Macross Zero would be an interesting break away from that.
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I've had virtually this same argument with JVMacross. Let me just tell you... you're wasting your time. He thinks the HMR line should be Macross only, and any non-Macross release is a Macross release that we didn't get (or was delayed). I have absolutely no clue why he believes this, as it has no basis whatsoever in fact, and has no evidence to support it. But he believes it, through and through, and will defend it with many periods! EDITED HERE: DA But all that is to say, yes, I agree with you (and the poster above). I don't think Bandai runs its operation like this; don't fall for the branding. It is all, at the most, Tamashii Nations releases, and they make what ever they think will sell best, and put it in the line that best fits the product. There is no schedule that says DX Chogokin gets X number of releases per year, HMR gets Y number of releases, SH Figuarts gets Z. I think if you look back through the product release history, you might see some patterns, but that is largely due to it being a toy manufacturer that of course follows some kind of production schedule; but that schedule isn't based on individual product lines, per se. EDIT: Decided to actually count the HMR releases (by year) based on this page: 2015: 2 (but it started late in the year, so we'll give it a pass) 2016: 7 (8 if you count the Fokker VF-1S release as 2) 2017: 11 (10 if you don't want to count the missile effects set) 2018: 7 (8 if you count the Technoid Blader regular and special release as different, I probably wouldn't) 2019: Currently 0, 4 announced Do you see a pattern or schedule here? Because I don't. 2016 and 2018 both have 7 or 8, depending on interpretation. Beyond that, unless you want to do some funny math, I don't know how you can get the sense that HMR follows a set release schedule.
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If I had to guess, it is largely due to not many buyers in Japan not being "Macross collectors," as much as just toy or mecha collectors. I'm sure there is a Japanese version of Macross world, but I'm also assuming there are tons of buyers that only buy hero mecha from a variety of lines. They aren't really concerned with getting a complete Macross universe. Being on these forums warps our perspective, so we assume most buyers have the same wants and goals that we do. But the sales (and releases) suggest otherwise. But I agree. Bandai, please throw us bone. Give us at least ONE destroid or enemy mecha this year. Lower the production run and raise the price a bit, if necessary. We have plenty of valks.
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They've said in one of their blog posts or interviews that it is more of a "hobby" for them. There are very few (if any) full time Arcadia employees; they basically come together when they are ready to make something. I think it is one of the posts here, but I can't remember exactly which one.
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Yeah... I'm trying to get more into this mentality. I still have nowhere near what your collection was at its height, but as mine grows the reality that either: A) I have to sell things or B) I have to stop collecting is setting in. This is more of a personal approach, because I could just keep getting things and storing them and what not. But I don't really like that; if I own it, I want to be able to display it. So I'm starting to think that you keep things for a while, then after you've enjoyed it, eventually sell it and move on. Maybe keep a few of your absolute favorites. I'm still a-ways away from having to sell things, but I'm getting more used to the idea. Or I might just sort of freeze my collection in time, and move on to something else.
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What are Everybody's 3 favorite & 3 least favorite Macross toys?
HardlyNever replied to Graham's topic in Toys
Best: DX Chogokin VF-1J. It's new, we're biased, but it really is the best VF-1 ever. This thing gave the rest of my collection an existential crisis. DX Chogokin VF-31S. I'm not a fan of the show, but the design of the valk, and the toy are just awesome. Nearly flawless execution. Arcadia PF SDF-1. Not the most fun toy, but still looks amazing. Makes a great centerpiece, and transformation is still pretty easy. Worst: I rarely buy anything that I don't like, but I'll try: HMR Defender. Might get some hate for this. It isn't that it is a bad Defender. It is that the Defender is a boring toy compared to basically every other mecha in the Macross world. Lill Draken accessory kit for SV-262. Ok, this isn't bad, I actually even like it, but it is simply overpriced. It was overpriced when it was released, and the aftermarket prices are stupid. The sword, shield and missile pods are great; the Lill Drakens themselves are where this goes wrong. They are the most expensive bit of the kit, and the least interesting. Evolution toy VF-2SS. The only thing on this list that I don't own, but my god, this thing looks terrible. I really wish people would stop buying anything from this company, so they would either get their act together, or go out of business. I genuinely wouldn't have this in my collection if someone gave it to me for free. It looks like actual garbage that just takes up precious space. -
PS2 90001 and Super Dimension Fortress Macross game compatible?
HardlyNever replied to Swooshiex's topic in Games
It doesn't really play like Virtua On. It is more like an Ace Combat game, just with Valks. You shouldn't need a translation, as most of the menu options are in English. If you know the plot of the show and movie, it will be easy to follow. And you can figure out what you need to do with only an absolutely minimal understanding of Japanese. There are a few English walk-throughs floating around out there, if you get stuck. -
Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
HardlyNever replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
My 1/48 finally arrived from AmiAmi. I had read the reviews, seen the pictures, but I still wasn't quite prepared for how big it is... It's making the poor SDF-1 look small.
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A DYRL Hikaru 1A with super parts (probably sold separately) is a lot more appealing to me than another Roy VF-1S. But that is mainly due to the gaps in my personal collection, more than anything else. So, I'd be a buyer of the vf-1a over the vf-1s next. But I'm probably in the minority, and I'd still put money on either a TV or DYRL VF-1S being next.
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Eh... too little too late for me. Bandai already got my VE-1 money, as it were. 2 years ago I would have been all over this, though. I'd still be interested in a 1/60 VF-1A of some variety, if they ever get around to it.
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I was going to make some of the ones I used on my 1/60s. I don't have my 1/48 in yet, but I made some in 1/48 scale for the Yamato 1/48 (for another member). I'm not sure how I'm going to do deal with the peg, though. I may just reuse the peg it comes with (and take the plastic one off the rings). If someone wants to do the peg that plugs into the gun on Shapeways or something, that could be useful.
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Keep in mind, the DXs tend to loosen up pretty quickly. I didn't need to use any oil or anything. While the hips were tight, they loosened up after a few transformations. One of my shoulders is already getting a bit too loose for my liking. If you use any kind of oil, you'll be accelerating this process, so do so at your own risk (of course, not using anything has risks of its own). Transformed and handled mine a bit today. I think the army cannon is definitely one of the best single accessories for any Macross valk.
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No problem. Do note, there ARE 1/60 VF-1s out there. Arcadia currently makes the best 1/60 VF-1s (using a Yamato design). So if you are looking to collect in 1/60, there are 1/60 VF-1s out there. But the DX 1/48 seems to have taken the crown of the "best VF-1 ever," at least for now.
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The VF-1 is smaller than most of the other valkyries in the Macross universe (at full scale). Because of this, companies can make a 1/48 VF-1 that doesn't feel "too big," that is roughly the same size as a lot of other valkyries at 1/60 scale. Most of the other valks are done in 1/60 scale (or 1/100ish if they go smaller), with 1/48 being "too big." To answer your question, there will almost definitely be more 1/48 VF-1s. But it is very unlikely someone will make something larger than 1/60 for any other valkyrie type. (There are some exceptions to this, like the VF-11 isn't that much bigger than a VF-1, and could probably work in 1/48. But it generally isn't popular enough to get the 1/48 treatment.)
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New Macross TV Series in 20xx (sometime this decade)
HardlyNever replied to Tochiro's topic in Movies and TV Series
How does that fit in with him knowing Hikaru and Hikaru's family? Is all that before he goes to college? I'm surprised there wasn't some kind of Ichijyo cameo in Macross Zero, even if very brief. Like you see Focker talking to Hikaru's father, or maybe even showing a young Hikaru (even if it is just in a picture in the background or something). That seemed like a missed opportunity for some reasonable fan-service. Or is there something there that I missed? -
I would love a mini-documentary about the whole VF-31A thing. I bet it would reveal a lot of information about the manufacture and distribution of these things; perhaps information Bandai and the manufacturers don't necessarily want public. Unfortunately, I think this is such a small incident (in the grand scheme of things), that no one with serious credentials would actually investigate it. Two things stand out in my mind, that I still can't figure out, and make me think there is/was something sort of shady going on: 1. A lot of retailers canceled their customers' pre-orders outright. I think it is highly probable that word got out, either officially from Bandai or through less official channels, that there was something wrong with the production run and that there would not be enough supply to meet projected demand. What I don't understand (and I think where the real story is) is that NY didn't do this. They seemed pretty confident that they could meet all of their pre-orders, but would not communicate why they believed this, nor did they give a time-frame to their customers. What did/does NY know or have that the other retailers didn't know/have? I think that is where the story is. 2. To my knowledge, there hasn't been a shortage of TWE products before or since the VF-31A. Maybe during the days of the Frontier valks there was something sort of like this, perhaps someone could clarify (and I'm not talking about just "standard" pre-order madness). But if there were practices like rejecting entire production runs, why hasn't this kind of shortage happened before or since? I'm not saying QC rejects don't happen, but it hasn't seemed to cause a shortage any other time. Either way, I think Bandai would be dumb to not do another run of the VF-31A (either a straight re-issue, or an Arad's version), as there is clearly demand for it. But I don't think we'll ever know the full story behind this event.
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That's one for the ages, right there.
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Macross in the weirdest places
HardlyNever replied to yellowlightman's topic in Movies and TV Series
A lot going on here... feel like there is too much to say anything... But I think it qualifies for this thread, because of the VF-1J on the packaging. FYI it is "fake" (someone intentionally made it to be ridiculous). But I think it is still funny. -
I'm not in the plastics field, but I believe that is for more "disposable" types of plastic, for things like plastic bags and packaging. I think high end toy ABS is made to last longer.
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Isn't that a false equivalency, though? The original takatokus where designed to be daily play toys for kids. I don't remember the recommended age for them (did they even have one?) but I can guarantee that they were thinking somewhere in the 7-10 y/o range (minimum) for those toys. The modern toys are specifically marketed to adult collectors. Most boxes have 14 or 15 as the recommended age, but the marketing and price shoots even older than that. Of course I would like a little bit more durability (or just QC, as this is probably more of a QC issue than durability), but all things have a price.
