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1 hour ago, IXTL said:

A better looking custom of the 1/72 kit. Much better than the earlier custom and has me looking forward to a DX version.

 

I'm starting to like this version more. I wonder if the Mirage's Ba variant in 1/60 will have the Xaos logo in the shield n'est pas?  

@SuperDimensionalDave, @no3Ljm, @Shizuka the Cat, @Slave IV: Don't forget the Pro-culture City as well (if Arcadia's version is hard to acquire) .  

Just a thought: I know that the launch arm was teased upon the showing of the HMR display, how is weight distribution going to be effected when the arms are extended and with the claws holding the valk at the same time without tipping over (is it going to be like the Yamato Valk stand to a degree)?

Wasn't this a custom Zentreadi suit that was done by a member or was it posted awhile back on twitter?

3 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

You mean, Max's VF-1A TV version with Zentraedi uniform.

 

Taken a quote from ST:ANH (with a twist): "Aren't you short to be a Zentreadi?"

Ooo... An announcement for the Super Ostrich. Going to get a copy upon pre-order night (if able to) or just acquire one when the it's available upon release.

Edit: Hopefully that either Tenjin's or Obari's artwork will be on the box.

4 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Don't mind Mr. Conscience over there, Shizuka. He's just trying to eliminate another potential contender on mad preorder nights. Hahaha!

 

Well.. I'm not going to stop Shizuka from getting his Macross fix regardless, it's the reality factor that actually hits you in the guts as I'm working towards on getting a Property Management Certificate. Tuition, transit fees, cost of rent, et all in YVR is a killer [not to mention that YVR is the most expensive province in entire Canada for a liter of gas (petrol)].

I'm actually being very selective on my Macross purchases as I focus on the valks that I want, if anything else that catches my interest, then it's a consideration. I'm waffling on another 1/6th figure to either get or not as BBTS has the listing on as a pre-order for a POP Toys Warrior Women (Butterfly Helmet Series) Luxury either in Blue or Red. 

@Shizuka the Cat: There's no stop to you isn't there in regards to Macross related items and you're going to be deeper in the red with all those impulse purchases. So that interns that you can maybe kiss your doctorate degree goodbye (realistically speaking) ??     

@Shizuka the Cat: I can't say for the Frontier valks in person, get the renewal versions (v.2) of the VF-25s and I echo @derex3592's reply. As for the VF-171s, go for the VF-171EX versions [Alto, Luca and the Maruyama (with the Sheryl Nome Ishta)] and avoid the CF version (Nightmare plus) as the triangles are prone to breakage and the legs falling apart when you fiddle with it (this actually reminds me of the MP-09 Rodimus Prime in some way. Was going for the TRU version, but after hearing the shoulders explode, did not pick up a copy).

I have the VF-171EX Alto and the armoured parts. The arms upon transformation are hair-raisingly super tight when you try to move it and it feels like you going to break the arm right in half and the armoured parts need a little mod to get it fitted properly as it has a habit to pop out. My suggestion is to get a small bottle of shock oil, use a small drop of oil on the joints and hopefully it will make less frustrating for you (haven't tried it personally). The Armoured parts are interchangeable with other VF-171s (I don't know about Lucas as he has the radar dish and the sensor vane on his).

If you want another valk which is even more frustrating, get the SV-262 Ha (Keith). As much as I like the SV-262 fighter mode, I didn't get a copy however I did get the Yamato SV-51 Nora (waiting on the news on the Arcadia's version).

@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.  

9 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

My 2 babies arrived today... the Arcadia Max + Miria VF-1 Super Valkyries.

I was a bit inspired by the amazing Macross collection photos I saw here. So.... this is my first attempt at it too.

But i am realizing... I don't have enough room for the other 4 1/60 scale Arcadia and Yamato v2 Valkyries coming in, yet alone the 8 Toynami ones. EEP!

Have you though about getting a detolf/curio cabinet since the ones are being squished like sardines at the moment? 

Not feeling the colour scheme on Mirage's Ba variant in the battroid version, however the fighter version doesn't look too bad.

On a side note: Is there a reasonable explanation on why the Lil' Drakens are so hard to find these days? The plausible explanations on my theory:

• The add-ons are made in limited quantities (compared to Keith's Ha)
• Buying them do to the Delta's movie release and the craze of having the Lil' Drakens being used on the 31's on the wing joints 

Too quiet on the SV-262 news front as Bandai is saying nothing in regards to future releases on either the Elvis or the Pope variants; however is there anyone that can verify or correct my theories? Much appreciated.  

56 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

Why did this quote just jump into my head?

"Botany Bay? Botany Bay! Oh no! We got to get out of here! Now!"

I'm actually thinking of the TOS series where Kirk took Khan into the Enterprise in the Space Seed episode when you said that.

I believe that some did mention this quote before (to a certain degree): "Down the Rabbit Hole you go, when to stop, no one will ever know".

@Slave IV: Since you're a good enabler (and others as well), can we happily push @Shizuka the Cat towards in getting a 1/48 valk and going down the rabbit hole further?

1 hour ago, sh9000 said:

Color tests.  More details and pricing at the end of March.

Looks good with the 1S headscupt! Hmm.. I might get one for my HMR Roy.

Huh?? I thought the Kairos canopy cover is supposed to be clear like Messers (according to the promo pic posted by @IXTL), however I guess that Bandai decided to make it a universal yellow/light amber colour instead..

Edit: The numbering is different as well.

5 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Ugh.. Like the Magnus sculpt, however the head needs work and the helmet as well. Is that supposed a rough representation of Sir Ian McKellen's face??  I know that it came out as the Jubes BAF lineup back in August/September 2014.  Love the sculpt and colours on Warren as Archangel (no wonder that he was the most sought after figure at that time).

@Bahamutzyro: Did you have the blue dots issue on your copy of Hoth Leia? There is a write up on the One Sixth Warriors Forums if you did have the time to read it.   

1 hour ago, Las Vegas Dad said:

Just received a email from Big in Japan asking for an additional 500 yen for shipping. I paid it through paypal when 1st preorder went up so now they have it in stock and require more money. Starting to sound like Nippon wanting more now

That's why I don't order from NY anymore due to the fiasco with my HMR DYRL Strike Roy as they asked me (and others) for additional Yen to cover the payment for the extra orders of the HMY Roy that they under estimated on at the MRSP and had to source out more additional copies to keep with the demand. 

As I look at the pics of the Kairos more, I'm starting to warm up on this version although I'm aiming to get Arad's if possible (that may change later on). 

2 hours ago, Lolicon said:

The liberation of the clones continues. 

This actually reminds me of Star Wars: AOTC (when you see the waves of the Clone Army being deployed) or in ROTJ (where the Imperial troops are lined up in the Darth Star landing bay and ready for the Emperor's inspection).      

14 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Opened up Deadpool.  I can’t wait to get my Domino and X-23.  Also have a spare Marvel Legends Archangel that I’ll paint in Uncanny X-Force colors.

These figures in black the remind me of the current Marvel Comic title: Weapon X in where Wolvie (Old Man Logan), X-23, Warpath, Lady Deathstrike, Sabertooth and Domino team up and go against other members of the rebooted Weapon X project. I haven't had an opportunity to pick up the TPBs of the storyline (or read it online) yet; however from what I heard, it got very good reviews.

Note: What was Marvel Legends thinking while doing Psylocke? It's looks like that they didn't give much thought on her as the suit looks terrible when you first look at it. It doesn't look like a one piece cat suit/bathing suit for that matter..

4 hours ago, Podtastic said:

These 1/6 figs will be coming in waves for me throughout the year. Who can resist the Galactic Empire?

I actually have planned another 1/6th figure. Not the Galactic Empire per se, it's actually from a comic book series that was done by an Eisner winner. I'm in a conversation with a member from the One Sixth Warrior forums and she is a Macross fan as well. As the quote by Emgo's wife (Loriplan) on her YouTube channel goes: "Girls can be geeks too".     

Isn't that the Sentinels which was offered at TRU a few years back (or not)?

Just acquired this three hours ago after re-formatting my Detolf of selected TFs and used the credit for this. Thinking of getting another 1/6th figure later this year.    

I'm more in parallel with @spacemanoeuvres as I don't like Delta as a series however I do like the valks .

For myself, I rather have a break in between Macross releases (started in September/October of last year) as I'm thinning out/refocusing my TF collection that I acquired for over six years since I moved back into YVR from YYZ (still got to sort out the ones that I have in storage). I might get another 1/6th figure sometime later on this year has I still have a Hot Toys AVP (v.1) Scar Pred that I got in YYZ.

As for Macross stuff wise: I've got the what I want in regards to the HMR line up: VF-1S Roy (DYRL), VF-1J with the GBP, VF-2ss (Silvie) and VE-1. For the valks itself: Arcadia VF-1S Roy (DRYL), Yamato SV-51 (Nora), Bandai VF-171EX Alto (have the armoured parts for it as well) and the one of the 1/48 valks (got the Fast/Strike Parts on the way). Thinking about getting the 31s or 31a (with the armoured parts), SV-262 (Keith/Roid) with the Lil'Draken add-on, and the Arcadia SV-51 Nora [it all depends on my budget].

Besides that, I've been collecting 3 comic book series only: Marvel Old Man Logan (current run), Marvel Spider Gwen and Dark Horse: Usagi Yojimbo Saga (all in TPB versions) and will get certain crossovers titles if it interests me.  

@rsvictor1976: The 31 will be the safer alternative to the SV-262 in order of transformation and user friendly standards. Although the Draken is the most outstanding enemy mecha valks in the series, I have read and learned that the SV-262 has went backwards in transformation while 31 was easier to handle upon transformation (even thought the 31 was designed after the Draken and released first in the line as per fighter wise).

5 hours ago, jvmacross said:

 

Wasn't that supposedly the updated GBP Armour after seeing it in action in DYRL and the Reaction Armour for the VF-0s in Zero Series (even though it's scaled in 1/72 size)?  

6 hours ago, Mommar said:

I really like that green.

4 hours ago, seti88 said:

yup, was concerned it would be too drab, but looks like a nice military-ish feel.

hopefully it would look the same in our hands.

35 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

I'm sure it will. Think of Mirage's red.

 

I though Arad's is more leaning toward the teal colour (more on the blue side) and not green or I'm not getting the correct colour code. Isn't Mirage more of a magenta (purple-red combo) hue?  

The Princess arrived two hours ago from Amiami. Got a few minor scratches on one of the wings and the triangle points are intact as I took it out of the box. Will have to tackle the transformation later on this week as I ordered the B/B graded box.

@Alex GS: No problems on my copy of the VF-171EX as I know that you're still hunting for the VF-31J. There's actually a sticker of the condition of the item and box close to where the UPC code is. 

@Sandman: After the exchange from JPN Yen to CND Dollars conversion, we sill get hosed regardless and it doesn't even help if any of us gets dinged by CBSA in regards to import fees when getting valks from oversees either. I got dinged twice for my HMR VF-2ss and the HMR VF-1J with the GBP [not going to be surprised if the VF-171EX Alto I'm getting tomorrow (or Tuesday) from Amiami gets also booked for import fees]. I guess I'll find out how the dice rolls when it gets delivered somehow.

Like I mentioned in this thread awhile back (or was it posted in the other one), these valks are like the "Holy Grails" for us as a fair chunk of them are un-obtainable. For the ones we want and have the $$ to acquire it later on, it as skyrocketed to an crazy amount that's even beyond or reach (just look at the ones on evilbay or fromjapan for that matter).

Rant aside, I'm keeping my options open in getting Arad's valk with the armoured parts or going for the Karios version instead.