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2 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Start convincing him. You should include this guy too. Maybe he's a fan.  

What is going on with that right hand 

This crazy fool would do it 

I don't think it's a waste of time.  Watching it now it looks pretty dated.  Any artist would tell you they could work on one piece for their entire lives and still not be satisfied that it's finished.  Things get remade all the time.  Some good, some not.  I don't see anything wrong with it and I would be excited to see what they could do with it

4 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Yes we did in different threads. It's kind of a here and there kind of discussions. But I remember this topic was raised during the release of Macross Fever Pachinko clips.

 

 

 

 

 

I figured that was probably the case.  They should just do it.  Now's the perfect time.  They could re-release it and get new fans on board.  

Not sure if anyone has ever brought up the topic.  Given how old the original series and movie are I think it would be cool to see it redone using todays animation techniques.  Story and dialogue  could stay exactly the same.  I could even be frame for frame the same or similar visually.  Just new animation, sound, voice actors etc.  I know there's always purist's who would not want that but it would give a younger audience a way to be introduced to the franchise and raise popularity.   Plus, it would be updated to match the later animated works that have come after it.  I know about the live action film that's supposed to be coming but I'm just setting that aside for the moment.  I just wondered how people on here felt about it?  

My 2nd smooth transaction with @Skull005 Would gladly do another.  Thanks again!

6 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Much ado about Nothung.

I'd buy it if it was made, but I doubt too many others would.

I love the design.  The colors wouldn't be my first choice but damn that Battroid mode.

5 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Right? Racing motif looks great as long that it's done in good taste. Bandai should also milk their Y/VF-19 mold for Nothung.

 

Oh my God that's amazing looking!  I'd buy 10 of those if Bandai did a DX 

12 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

I'm good with the Delta Valks color. Reminds me of racing planes.

 

I like it.  Very sleek looking.  

Yeah, racing planes is a good description of them.  I usually like more muted color scheme's (black, grey, dark blue) but the VF-31 line looks great.

13 hours ago, seti88 said:

My take on it is, for the new 31 valks, they are as an extension of the previous sought after valks.

Just purely from a merchandising pov, pent-up demand, and not much mold/product redesign needed.
Ideal for a pandemic situation where markets are uncertain.

Dont forget, there is also the new vf-14 ish stealth valk thats being teased, so thats a new design at least.

Is there an image of that VF-14 stealth valk?

I'd also get that Arad in Messer color scheme.  I like it.  I have his original one which I love.  I know some don't like the colors of the Delta Valk's but I'm good with them.

13 minutes ago, vladykins said:

With the inclusion of Dog Fight and Space Fold, I’ve now got all the Tsukuda Macross and Mospeada games. It took some patience with these last two but finally got them for decent prices on Yahoo JP.

 

 

Now to rearrange some of my display stuff to get these last two in.

 

 

@vladykins Love the artwork on those.  Vintage toys have some of the most amazing art on the packaging.

12 hours ago, ValkAddict said:

Finally got a Yamato 1/48 Low-Viz as part of my collection! Thanks @Kicker773!!

That's a great Valk, congrats!  

Bumpin'

4 hours ago, tekering said:

@tekering That couch !  This would be a great series.  How have they not done this yet!

13 minutes ago, Anasazi37 said:

Nin-Nin has done that in the past, but their MO was to cancel the orders that were at or close to MSRP (early rounds), citing insufficient stock, but keep the higher-priced orders (later rounds) because they were more profitable. That means folks who ordered early got screwed. I ordered a Roy DX from them in an early round and was fine, as were other MW members, so we're all hoping that they've stopped doing shady things. Based on my Roy experience, I'd order from them again, but I didn't need to for my GBP combo set. Here's hoping everyone gets what they order!

Sounds like it would be safe to order them then.  They've already raised the price.  

9 minutes ago, borgified said:

Phhtt... 

Then what about the missing Supers for Arad's and Chucky's then?? Never got made into production as it was shown in the series.  Not going to waste my money on Hayate's 31j with the Speakers, saving that $$ for something else down the line.  

Yeah! I'd love some Arad super parts.  It's my favorite of all the VF-31's.  Hard to believe they haven't released a super set for it yet.

7 minutes ago, mech9T8 said:

So looks like I can still add the 1J + GBP to my cart on nin-nin game. I thought these were sold out everywhere? Do they just keep taking orders then get back to you that they are out of stock?

They want you to pay ahead so that could be why it's still available.  A lot of people probably don't want to pay up front.  It would be pretty crappy of them to take peoples money then email them after they think they've secured one only to tell them they can't fulfill the order.  Also they jacked the price up almost $50 more from the initial price.

4 hours ago, tekering said:

I buy any super-deformed Valkyrie I find...  I'm proud of every Roy I own that sqidd doesn't.

Banpresto's 1999 VF-1S Fokker Special is pictured here with the DX Chogokin, in a feeble attempt to steer the thread back on-topic. 

It's like he's holding his baby boy LOL

1 hour ago, Anasazi37 said:

And there's usually a steady supply of first issues on secondary market sites like Mandarake, at or below MSRP. I didn't buy that version, I didn't buy the Kai version, and I won't be buying this version. I have a Messer because his color scheme hurt my eyes the least and an Arad because I wanted to attach the big scary armor set to something relevant.

Makes me wonder if they'll reissue the rest of Delta Flight with speaker attachments or just sell the attachment separately. How Bandai handled the recent DX GBP PO (TWE for the armor, regular release for the combo set) gives me some hope for an attachment-only option. Not that I'll buy it, but if you want it, you shouldn't have to purchase a new valk to get it....

Agreed, I like the Messer but I want to get the version with the symbol on it.  I believe it's the movie version.  I'm a sucker for the Arad one so I bought that along with the armor parts.  I probably won't buy all of them VF-31's but the Kai version with the super parts looks sharp to me.  

13 minutes ago, Anasazi37 said:

I happened to check out the Tamashii Nations site for Macross this morning and saw that there will be a new "movie" version of Hayate's VF-31 put up for PO on June 3rd, release will take place in October. Comes with the speaker unit displayed at the last Tamashii Nations show. Price will be ¥23,100. Sold through general stores, so not TWE.

How many versions of this are they going to make?  Other than the speaker attachment is there any other difference?  I suppose if someone wasn't able to get the first issue it's a chance to get it but pre-ordering is still a pain

@505thAirborne shot of the other side

@505thAirborne Depending on the lighting it can look grey but it's definitely got some blue.  

I'll take a close up pic tomorrow for you.  In bed right now.  So you can get a better look at it

29 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said:

Congrats on getting one, it's an awesome looking Valk and one probably never to be re-issued! 

On a side note for you VF-1A Cavalier owners, the light grey on the lower legs... would you say that is a Light Bluish-grey or more a light Cool-grey color similar to the 1/48 Low Vis Navy? Hard to tell as I do not own one... yet. 

Definitely a light blue grey

58 minutes ago, levzloi said:

Forget strike pack, Custom paint some supers!

I actually thought of painting them black with some small red accents to match the Valk

1 hour ago, Slave IV said:

People are getting some nice stuff lately!

30 minutes ago, levzloi said:

That is the single coolest looking Valk out there, congrats!

13 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Nice!

 

Thanks guys.  I'm thinking of getting a strike pack for it.   I'm assuming it has the necessary connection points like the other 1/60 VF-1's.