JetfireUK

Those shots look great - I've got basic speed Broadband 152k - but the service provider's just increased it to 2Mb.

Pricewise; looking at that link - it's going to be a case of shopping around. I think that I'll start off with the 1/55 scale figures first as they're cheaper. I usually have around £30-£40 disaposable cash a month.

Again, thanks for your help - this site's a gold mine!

No probs. But the one you saw, what Maker? Scale? We tend to call them by their brand names like Bandai, Yamatos or Toynamis. If they have multiple scales, then we call them by that as the scales are pretty unique for each brand, so there is no ambiguity. I can't really tell from that info you gave, it doesn't seem to fit anything that I know of. Either that is really cheap or a real rip off.

I think the homepage is a good resource for you was well, if you haven't seen it already (it's actually a real surprise to some people that MW forums actually has a homepage ).  http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/toys/_toys_menu.htm Click that and you get a selection of producers and variants, scales and reviews. You can look at the one you fancy and then ask about the prices you expect quality feedback etc.

I personally though recommend the Yamato 1/48. I have 80 of them.

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Ah. I get you.

I checked out that toy-wave.com website at it appears there too. It's the Bandai 1/55 Transformable VF-1A Valkyrie. I guess that it's a cannon fodder fighter as there's no pilots name on the box.

Have you got any shots of your collection?

Hi Kensei,

That's very kind - I'll send you a PM shortly.  This'll probably surprise a lot of you, but I'm still getting used to picking stuff up on the Internet.  I've never used Ebay, but instead used UK shops and fansites to pick up Transformers in the past.

I tend to do things this way as fellow fans seem to know a lot more on the figures and can point out the right shops. 

Regards

JetfireUK

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PM sent to him. Now the wait. Just missed him after he made his last post.

No worries mate. That is actually the only way that you should purchase these type of exotic goods, through the experience of other members and experienced and hard working dealers. We keep the good ones in business and starve the shifty ones out, and get good deals and service in return.

You should check on the "Sell, Buy and Trade Macross" section in the middle of the forum main page too. You can sometimes get some good deals from them. They advertise specials regularly.

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Cheers, you're a gent!

I'll check out the Sell, Buy and Trade Macross forum - it'll give me a good idea how much I should be expecting to pay. I've seen a VF-1A (tan without FAST pack) for £60 in an Anime shop in London, but it'll be interesting to see how much they can cost.

Thanks for making me feel welcome on this site.

PM me as I know a guy from another board that is into Macross and Gundam. He lives in the UK, I'll get him to talk to you if you want. He might know some stores. But there are some fine retailers in my sig, check them out. I live in Australia, but I still manage to get good prices from these guys in America and HK.

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Hi Kensei,

That's very kind - I'll send you a PM shortly. This'll probably surprise a lot of you, but I'm still getting used to picking stuff up on the Internet. I've never used Ebay, but instead used UK shops and fansites to pick up Transformers in the past.

I tend to do things this way as fellow fans seem to know a lot more on the figures and can point out the right shops.

Regards

JetfireUK

Hi JetfireUK if you are looking for the Bandai 1/55 best prices, this is only site I recommend you and I guess every MW`er agrees.   

http://www.toy-wave.com/php/product.php?table=18a

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Thanks Black Valkyrie, I'm starting to price up figures. Macross are a little more expensive than the TF re-issues and Binaltechs that I've got, but not by much. Hopefully I should have my first purchase by the end of the year!

Thanks for your help!

I'm guessing that for now, this is the best place to ask my questions? I know what it's like having a newbie clogging up sites with threads.

Thanks for your help Shin - I'm going to be looking over the site and look forward to learning more about Macross.

As a Transformer fan, I think that these Transforming monstrosities should be consigned to the bin. I don't know of any Trans Fans who'd pick these up. Or Star Wars fans for that matter.

Binaltech seems to be the only decent Transformers line - well, that and the original Diaclone re-issues.

Hi Guys,

I'm completely green on Macross and Robotech, but I'm getting really interested in learning more about the series and history.

I've been a collector of Gen 1 Transformers for the past six years, but wanted to find out more about Macross and Robotech as I really admire the construction and grace of the figures.

I've read through this thread and at the moment things are a little confusing, but I'm sure I'll settle in soon.

I haven't any real experience of Macross/Robotech; the nearest I've got is owning a MISB Jetfire - but I'm interesting in learning!

My questions are:

Are there any UK or European fans on this site? I'm not a user of Ebay, but want to learn if there are any decent UK/European stockists of Bandai figures?

Where's a good place to learn the history of the series? And where do I start?

What series does the Jetfire mold fit in? I'd like to get hold of the Macross style - as I don't want to open a £250 figure yet.

Hope that you'll help - bear with me - I am new!