Shizuka the Cat

Yeah, but since this valkyrie seems so much cheaper than any other HMR I have seen, I thought this might be an affordable way to go. But if it is a pain to remove the old paint job.... *sigh* Too bad I don't like the 35th anniversary's paint job.

Noticed that CD Japan has the 35th anniversary HMR VF-1S for 4800 yen as an outlet product (box may be damaged, but valkyrie should be ok). I wonder.... 1.) Good deal? 2.) How hard is it to remove its original paint job, and apply a custom motif? For some reason, I feel tempted to somehow have one repainted with Ny Little Ponies on it.

Thanks. I think I am still missing Hikaru's VF-1J. Is there any difference between a TV and movie version of Roy's VF-1S, besides the strike parts?

3 new babies arrived a few minutes ago, joining my 2 Arcadia VF-1J Super Valkyries (Max + Miria). Welcome home! Expecting 2 more to arrive later today. Come on DHL!

April 30th for the PF 1/3000 DYRL SDF-1, 53,784 yen

EEP! I hope you are doing okay.

What is AFA?

Thanks @jenius I noticed the TWE of the HMR VF-1J Super Valkyrie (Miria) over at AmiAmi for 12,480 yen, and wondered what make it special. P.S, You won't taunt me with your siren calls for HMR valkyries.... even the Hikaru VF-1J you pointed out to me. I will resist! Oh look, a sealed HMR VE-1 Elintseeker for 7560 yen. Oh dear...

That does sound kind of wonderful.... *starry eyes* Technically, I am not putting the back-up copy into storage to never be opened. I do anticipate opening it, after the 1st once eventually dies on me. I'm not trying to preserve the back-up per say, nor am I opposed to opening the back-up's box. But it is very much like the spare tire on my Honda SUV, waiting for when it is its time to be used. But... I do think I can kind of understand a little bit about the appeal you speak of.

Ok, so there is no difference regarding the toy itself then? It's not like a TWE is some special edition with extra stuff?

Can someone explain to me what the difference is between a regular HMR and a Tamashii Web Shoten Exclusive version of an HMR?

I can understand playing with your toy. And I can understand putting your toy on display, so that you can gaze at it lovingly. But, if it never leaves the box, are you collecting it because you like it, or because you want it to go up in monetary value? You can''t touch the valkyrie. You can't even really look at it either, except for the bit that peeks thru the window. I guess I can understand the monetary valuation thing if you see the item as an investment. But as a fan, I am trying to comprehend. Admittedly, I put an Arcadia 1/60 VF-1J Super Valkyrie (Miria) into my closet unopened for storage. But... that is because I *cough cough* sort of bought 2 of them, since I wanted to have one as a back-up. I also did that back when I bought 2 of each of the 3 "Maria-sama ga Miteru" rosarios years ago from Animate @ Akihabara... 1 each for cosplaying and 1 each for backup storage. Oh no.... Suddenly, I am reminded of Kanata from "Lucky Star" saying that she collects 3 of every item.... 1 to play with, 1 for display, and 1 for storage. Oh no..... oh no! I've become that girl! No no... she bought 3 of everything. I only bought 2. I'm not at her level yet. *whew* SAFE!

Wait... you are just going to leave her in the box? Unopened?

Just out of curiosity, what are people's thoughts on the Toynami 1/100 scale 2010 SDCC Exclusive Macross Vinyl Zentradi Tactical Battlepod? Is it worth getting at $45? I saw @jenius's Youtube video review of this item. Just wanted to get some more opinions.

My one Valkyrie that just shipped out from AmiAmi yesterday cost 4250 yen in DHL shipping. According to the store, EMS would have been slightly more expensive.

Pirated would be appropriate then.... I suppose one could argue that, from the perspective of Taiwan pre-2002, it might not be considered pirated. However, I think Victor Records, Big West, the creators of Macross, and all the member countries of the WTO, including Japan, would consider SM Records CDs to be pirated.

LOL! There needs to be a HMR SDF-1, complete with DYRL fashion store, with Hikaru and Minmay in wedding outfits. And a love hotel, with a rejected Hikaru standing outside it.

And a make-shift shower set?

SonMay Records, aka SM Records, was a Taiwanese bootleg company. You won't find SM Records bootleg CDs made after 2002, the year Taiwan joined the World Trade Organization, thus being required to abide by international copyright laws. Unfortunately, the Macross Plus soundtracks were circa 1995.

As part of my "Manage your budget Shizuka" plan, I will stay home tonight instead of going out to a restaurant for dinner with a bunch of friends. I will stay home, have some rice, work on my research idea paper... and have Chrome constantly refreshing my eBay watch list. Errr... maybe going out for dinner is not such a bad idea after all? =) BTW, noticed that there is an Arcadia 1/60 VF-1J Super Valkyrie (Miria) selling on eBay for $197, with free shipping, from AmiAmi. *sigh* That's $25 cheaper than what I paid ordered directly from AmiAmi's website for the same toy (when accounting for the $40 DHL shipping). Note to self: Avoid the stock market. My timing sucks. =P

Streaker Valkyrie Street Fighter Valkyrie Upskirt Valkyrie How naughty! =P

Amazing pic! Did you just do that on the fly?

ACK! I meant Max. I'm sorry Max! I wuv you Max! Forgive me Max! =)

I wonder if we will ever get a VF-1A Kakizaki TV version with Zentradi uniform

Sweet! An early birthday present! I *think* my Sega Saturn still works. YAY for friend doing some spring cleaning!