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I can answer those questions as well @no3Ljm,  I'm also on the TFW2005 boards as well (Macross fix here, TFs on the other).

Note: This is what I read and understand so far - Zeta is reformat of Toyworld, due to the fact that some of the former employees of Toyworld (from the Design department) left due to the fact that the molds of Coolsville and (the upcoming?) Bruticus was used by Toyworld and didn't pay them for the rights. These employees found out and decided to leave, took the molds of Coolsville and Bruticus with them, formed their own company (now named Zeta). Zeta is doing another run of Coolsville (with tweeks from the former mold) later on under the brand Zeta-EX (?), ETA unsure.

Leia is their take on a MP version of Arcee and scales in-line with FT's Kup and MP-09 (I think that pics with Leia and Hot Rod might be in the MP-28 thread). Pic taken directly from the boards on page 59, post #1180 by member GR1ML0CK (I think that he replaced the head with the Wei Jang one).

Daimchoc has posted a vid of the Metallic version of her (post #1086)

@fenrir72and @sh9000: That would be be Toyworld's take on JAZZ (Coolsville ) and Arcee (Leia).

@slide: That is correct. It the NCC-1701C concept (originally designed by Dave Probert) and was posted a few pages back.

For further clarity:  

Still paint flaws on this one as well.  

Edit: You think that Eaglemoss would do a better work in detailing?? Nope.. Looks like most of their customer base got the short end of the stick.  Just read the rants on the boards about their CS when you have time. 

1 hour ago, Chronocidal said:

I have to admit, I haven't been impressed with any mass production Trek ships really..  The Art Asylum/Diamond Select ones always have so many things to fix on them (if you even can), and these are looking no better.  Best bet seems to get models, and build them yourself.  

Or better yet, stick with the Playmates' version of the Defiant instead. 

5 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

All of them used the Speaker Pod except Chuck.

 

Sigh... Well at least he has a part in Delta Platoon nevertheless and he has a restaurant to feed the squadron when they're hungry. 

22 hours ago, Xigfrid said:

Poor cat! I have been trying hard to remove the gun, but it seems mine is stuck in the Pod... Do you have a secret to remove it @ChaoticYeti ?

@no3Ljm great lightings in your photos, I wish I could do as well some day

 

And I want to share some speaker love with everyone. This pod deserves a toy!

 

I have a feeling that the speaker pod will be an add-on for the VF-31s when it gets made. Is it only Arad's valk that uses the speaker pod in Episode #6; as it's been a while since I've seen the series.

Seeing the messed up on paint scheme on ZorClone's XL Voyager makes me wonder if it's just his copy only or is also noted on others that have the XL Voyager as well (I haven't done a further investigation on it yet)? Still want to get the DS9 Defiant, however I will have to see if Eaglemoss can improve on the finer details on the XL lineup..    

@Lolicon and @dimension eater: Sorry it's not your dream girl Miku Miku this time.  

Did some digging and got this instead: https://www.volks.co.jp/page_ex.jsp?CONTROLID=SC0040&BUSINESSID=InitDisp&jancd=4518992413532&version=en

Willing to shell out roughly $700 (and possibly more for S+H to be delivered where you are), or you rather use the $$$ to make a down payment for additional valks for your ever growing Macross collection?   

It just happens that you also got the same Frontier OST as I did (minus the one in the right) @ScrambledValkyrie. As for myself, I enjoy the one in the middle with Sheryl on the front cover (blowing the kiss), Princess Alto is in kabuki attire when you open the cover while Ranka is on the back cover (its the double CD set with a booklet of all the songs in Japanese).

Haven't gotten the chance to listen to the Delta OST (I believe that there are also 2 versions of the OST CDs out, or is there additional ones that I don't know of? I believe that someone can verify that). 

Got the last SV-51 Nora from Manda (used and complete). Just fiddled with it in Jet mode (transformation to Gerwalk and Battriod will be done on a later date) and there are a few bugs that I have found on my copy [not deal breaker to me as I'm going to leave it fully armed, still considering Arcadia's take]. Not going to list the flaws on my copy as Jenius has covered to a degree in his reviews. Hopefully that Arcadia catches the flaws from Yamato's and make the proper changes during the assembly line. 

Waiting to see the new revised version of the SV-51 in a months time.

2 hours ago, ScrambledValkyrie said:

And that's a good price for the VE-1 at NY.

I would get the VF-1E at NY, however I really don't like their S+H due to the insane mark ups (from what I read and the fiasco with my copy of the Hi-Metal R DYRL Roy). Going to play it safe and try other options as NY will be my last resort if I can find an Elintseeker anywhere else.

I know that YMMV with other members using this supplier.   

5 minutes ago, anubis20 said:

I dislike Minmay so i got 1/60 Hikaru and Misa commissioned for my VT-1 and got them today 

 

All you need next is the Protoculture city set (or make one) to re-create a few scenes from DRYL.

3 hours ago, Slave IV said:

Thanks for the tip! I normally would read every post and watch every review for the thing before I even opened it but again, I care so little about TFs these days, I haven't bothered checking anything before I opened this one. I noticed that backpack swivel when I was transforming it and luckily, it was tight and blocked by kibble so I had to examine closely before I could turn it. In doing so, I was very careful and able to move everything out of the way first so the actual rotation went smoothly for me. I'll definitely keep an eye on it. Thanks!

Actually Maz did do a little rundown on MP Sunny and hopefully that you caught it.. I'm spending more time here for Macross ,TFs and other related items on the other one.

I feel that someone it going to tar and feather me. Just got delivered at my doorstep 40 mins ago.

I know that the Valk display stand has mixed reviews, however it's for displaying Roy's DRYL Strike VF-1S and got the last available copy of the SV-51 Nora (used) within my price range (this literally reminds me of the Klingon Bird of Prey K'Vort Class) . Looking forward in getting the Arcadia version down the road.

1 hour ago, Arkham said:

Morning chaps,

 

Would anyone be kind enough to share a picture with the details of the wing articulation in battroid mode? (the very complex one that has 2 metal circles nearby)

I've been struggling for a couple of hours, and I'm pretty sure that I got it wrong, as if I continue, it will break some other wing articulation .

 

Thanks!

Give Wotafa's review a try, this will also help. I believe that you're are looking at the timeframe of 8:00mins and possibly onwards.

Note that he gives a clearer description of what you're going to see upon transformation. I've also read and know that his transformation guide to MMC's version of Overlord due to the fact that I have bought a copy last year and has made it clearer than reading and following the instruction booklet.

40 minutes ago, RealJayDee said:

Im so glad since I was never able to find an sv 51!!!

Actually.. Manda and Jungle Japan has some SV-51 sitting around. If you want to get the Nora version, they're gone, however the Ivanov (maybe the MK. 1 version) and the Mass production versions are for grabs.

If not, then you're welcome to get the SV-262 as another alternative.

1 hour ago, Lolicon said:

If we're talking a 1/6 scale Mikumo, I'm in! 

Well.. Not quite 1:6 scale though, Volks has done Minmay, Ranka and Sheryl Nome. If a Mikumo is planned, then I believe that you're going to get it no questions asked.

26 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Next time you want to throw your Draken, I'd be willing to catch it for free. I don't mind having 3 Drakens. They're fun to transform and cool to look at. That way, I can display Keith's Draken in all modes. Just letting you know.

 

Or I could change my mind and not either get Mirage or Keith and go straight into the 1:6th scale figs..  

7 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

You probably want to take overall demand into consideration as well.  Demand on the 262 has been pretty stagnant for a while, and the prices are pretty low.  I don't know how that compares to Mirage, but I'd wager she'll be more popular, and harder to get in the long term.

On dinner break at work when I caught your reply back (that includes Sildani's as well). I might get really frustrated and toss the Draken into the wall if I can't get it into battriod mode (a la Skullface with his MP Tigertracks from what I've been reading or seeing Optibotimus using a hammer to mash the living daylights out of a Starscream figure). Mirage's VF-31C with the Fast Pack it is and possibly Arad's down the road.

On ‎2018‎-‎01‎-‎14 at 10:51 AM, Darth Mingus said:

New pictures of the Mirage Super Parts, due out in May:

After seeing the pics of Mirage's valk with the Super add-ons, can't make up my decision to either get the SV-262 (plus the add-ons) or this one first. The Magenta colour makes it pop out more.    

12 hours ago, Zx31 said:

I finished watching Plus a month ago, never seen this done before. Scratch built I take it or was it a fan made bash kit?

A little something in regards to Sharon Apple:  

2 hours ago, chriswoo said:

Hi Guys It been awhile I post here,

 This is the 1st time i owning any Hi Metal R series however this VF2SS really a master piece work from predecessor VF1 Hi Metal R line. It definitely more durable + stable and fun to play than DX Chogokin series.

 

So far Love this one. 

 

 

 

As the Pringle Chips jingle goes: "Once you pop, you can't stop" or as the Pokeman catch phrase goes "Gotta catch'em all".

On ‎2018‎-‎01‎-‎11 at 10:56 AM, frankell05 said:

Iz gonna be the most esplosive modes of all Lucy

Or do you rather have a G1 Transformers Master Force D-311 Black Zarak with GPS and see it crumble into gold dust when you open the box to see the contents?

I'll think that upgraded SV-51 will be better than the original release.

7 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

Speaking of things that are way too huge...

And to think I thought the PG Bandai kit was huge.

Well.. Are you ready to spend roughly 18 hrs + (give or take) to put her together? That's roughly the price of six Macross valks or maybe 5 Hi-Metal R's including the Monster. I can see a interesting mash up of Star Wars and Macross in a diorama when completed.  

4 hours ago, VALKYRIE ACE PILOT said:

Hello Guys:

I wish to purchase a nice detailed JDM drift or street racer car (radio Control) in 1:16 scale however, I have been researching for a while but with no good results. It has to be well detailed because I want it mostly for display not for racing.

I know there are a lot of members in this forum who really know about all kind of online retailers that´s why , I want to request your good advise. 

Images of Examples of  the product I am looking for are attached.

My apologies if this is not the right thread  for my request... Thanks in advance..

I was briefly actually into this when I was living in YYZ. Autoart has a good selection of JDM cars, however quite pricy for the 1:12 scale. Maisto, Jada toys, IXO, Ebbro, Kyosho, et al might be a reasonable choice if your only collecting in 1:18 scale. 1:64 scale is smaller and more wallet friendly.

I'm actually a gearhead by trade, however I switched trades down the road years later. Still into the JDM cars thanks to Initial D and Freeway Speedway (now named Tokyo Speedway. I have the Collectors DVD Set that I bought at HMV for $50 CDN three years before they filed for bankruptcy). 

2 hours ago, easnoddy said:

While looking for the Master Made Qee Makuros I came across this guy on ebay (the Wave WHAM Macross). It certainly has its faults, but for $100 I couldnt resist. The Megahouse is older (aside... I hate the fact Megahouse made the antennae out of plastic...should have been PVC or rubber. If you put it back into the box they WILL break).

The Wave Macross looks more realistic (Movie Colour Accurate) compared with the Megahouse version and for $100, it is worth it. For any Macross fans, the SDF-1 is either a Grail or an "Holy Grail" to acquire for our collection!  

3 hours ago, amptor said:

I bought nine VE-1 Elintseekers.

3 hours ago, jenius said:

9? No, you need 12. I think if you buy them all at the same time you get a 13th free. That's the way it works at my donut shop at least.

@jenius: That is Baker's Dozen Donuts catch phrase as well "Buy 12, get the 13th free" (or something to that nature) when I was working at the Donut chain back when I was in YYZ. I don't know if they still carry on the tradition now, however some of the donut chain stores here in Canada don't offer the 13th donut for free when you buy a dozen. Man... If you inhale 13 donuts by yourself, that's a recipe for a health disaster right there!

@amptor: Are you trying to troop build Elintseekers for your collection? If so, that it serious stuff!