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Still available at Nin-Nin Games btw - which is weird as they are offering the cheapest price at 10% off MSRP https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/hi-metal-r/83982-hi-metal-r-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vf-1j-valkyrie-revival-ver-bandai-spirits-.html

Oh wow! I messed up on calculating the conversation time from JST to CST and slept through it. Was still able to snag one off Anime Export when I woke up. Are they pretty good on shipping prices? The shipping calculator isnt working.

Luna Park question - I've seen several people remark about how their shipping leaves much to be desired. If I don't want to go through PO Night Madness and don't care about the condition the box arrives in, is Luna Park a safe option to pre-order an item? Or do they have other reasons for their reputation such as taking people's money?

So, I'm a total newb. Started collecting HM-R line during the pandemic. Caught up on stuff on second hand sites. For the reissue for the Armored VF1J, the front page says preorders start on Jan 12 - but I don't know what sites I go to on that date? Or is there a reliable proxy service that handles preorders? Any info is appreciated!

Apologies if this is off topic but I've never preordered anything before. Excited for the reissue of the Armored VF1J. How do people know when pre-orders go live? Are there some sites more reliable than others?

Dont forget, it's been awhile since those last figures and inflation is bad now. Wouldnt surprise me we get some sticker shock.

You really think they'll sell badly? It just seems that HM-R did decently overall and now we have all these pent up demand. Pl;us, original series stuff is the most popular stuff.

Both lines are really good. I think the question for you is - do u want to get into this scale?? If he won't fit anywhere else, u may regret the purchase. But if you feel 1/100 would be a great scale, do it. I feel 1/100 is a great display scale when you want to display more than a handful of pieces together

Ahh, it looks like I need to position the legs standing more up and angle him more for a detolf - thanks!

So, right now I have all my HM-R's on 1 shelf together in a Billy bookcase. Can someone help inspire me on where to put my Monster? he doesn't fit in a Billy or a detolf. I need some inspiration to hopefully display him with his little destroids!

Thank you! I just grabbed him. My HM-R set is almost done now! I started this summer with the Monster. $800 latter, I've got everything I want except for the GBP armor. Hopefully the line continues and I can get them as new releases now.

I never thought I would spend $70 on an accessory set, but I got the missile pack and am just in love with how they look. Wish they were cheaper so I could pick up another set!

It took me an extraordinary amount of time just now to figure out how to get the gun and stand adaptor on in fighter mode for the Super valks. I had the arm-armors switched.

My wife just picked me up the F-1S Strike Valkyrie ( Roy Fokker ・ Special) from Manadrake. It did NOT come with the display stand, which is unfortunate. I checked the listing and they didn't mention the display stand was missing. Anyways, is there a place to purchase the display stands separately? Thanks!

Yeah! 6000 yen was def a good deal. I doubted I'd have a chance at picking it up for cheaper. One of the few items that sold cheaper than MSRP (I guess the box dmg helped).

If anyone wants shipping costs reference, I picked up the Defender from Manadrake. DHL is only shipping option. Was $16. The Monster would.......be a lot more I bet.

Shipping for $40. Couldn't be happier. They originally wanted to send Fed Ex for $140. I don't know the exact size limit!

Hi, for those interested in an update or want to know how shipping is going: I had ordered a Monster from From Japan for a real good price - $160. Based on the box's dimensions and using their calculator, it seemed I could ship it Japan Post Surface for like $40. After I purchased it though, they said they planned on using a box about twice the size (for the cushioning) - but now shipping would be $140 since it would not qualify for surface anymore. Based on people's advice here, I asked them to use a smaller box and specifically said I honestly don't care if the Monster's box isnt super protected. It took a few emails back and forth, but they did so and were able to ship using Surface. Shipped out on 7/20 and arrived in Texas today, 9/18. Really happy with the outcome!! They put it in a box just barely bigger than the Monster's Box - enough room for about 2 layers of bubble wrap. I can't see any damage whatsover. I want to thank everyone here for the advice and also From Japan for working with me and having great customer service. I will def use them again. I might just wait for shipping to return to normal, ha!!! (The Monster was my first Hi-Metal R purchase but he arrives to be with his friends Max, Miriya, the Glaug and Regult).

How good of a seller has HM-R been for Bandai? Since it seems each release sells out - it seems pretty popular, right?

What were some of the main problems with the VF-1s in case I ever decide to grab one?

Hi, I just picke dup the Minmei figure. Is there a good way to get the plastic cellophane wrapping stuff off that is around her skirt? Just pull on it? I don't want to break the figure.

@jenius - thanks to y our blog, I discovered Hi-Metal R this past Spring and fell in love with them! Got the Glaug, Regault, Max and Miryia, and a Monster on the way so far. Looking forward to completing my set! Thank you!

What store is AJ?

I know the guy who runs the Scorched Earth blog/youtube that reviews macross toys - his wife super loves the Monster as well. https://youtu.be/UPuNAjNwh9c Lucky guy!

Thanks for the lead! For future reference, where on the page do they list item condition grade? I can't see it.