Corrinald

Armored VF 1J is sold.

Everything is still available. I am happy to break even on these. That one I got from a group figure purchase.

Here's a close up of the box damage. Otherwise it's in excellent shape. Although that's irrelevant if you are going to open it and display it like I do.

Trying to save up to get a Destroid Monster - I am almost afraid to find out what it costs to ship if I end up getting one from Japan. 

Prices reduced. Need to fund my next round of purchases!

I got carried away with Yahoo Japan auctions using Buyee.com and ended up with a few extra Hi Metal R items. Buyee is pretty easy to use and there are some deals to be had, but you have to factor in paying for shipping twice. Once to have the items shipped to them - and then to have them ship everything to you. Still beats the insane prices Macross stuff tends to go for on eBay. Here's the stuff I am looking to sell. I will try to post pictures - if I can't get them to post you can send me a message and I will get pictures to you.

HMR VF-1J Super Max - new in box. Some damage to the box around the view window. $90 -- SOLD

HMR VF-1J Armored - opened and displayed but in excellent condition. All parts are present and box is in great shape. $190 -- SOLD

HMR Missile Effects Set - opened and displayed but in excellent condition. All parts are present and box is in great shape. $65 -- SOLD

I bought two different Hikaru VF-1A Supers (one new and one used) - and I somehow lucked out. Both of them had the correct lower leg parts. Hopefully that situation is an isolated incident and doesn't show up in future HMR releases.

I tracked down an Armored VF-1J and some other stuff using Buyee.com. to be honest, I got a little carried away with HMR stuff. Even with their fees and shipping, most of the stuff on there is still way cheaper than getting it in the US.

On 5/5/2018 at 11:13 AM, ScrambledValkyrie said:

If you can get set up with a proxy service, you can likely grab one from Yahoo Japan Auctions for closer to $150.

I am not too familiar with how proxy services work. Any suggestions on which ones might be good to use?

3 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

If you are patient, you should be able to find a better price.

My armored VF-1J cost me $190 including shipping from Mandarake 3 weeks ago.

 

Thank you, I will keep an eye out there. That's where I snagged a Roy Fokker Strike VF-1S. Hopefully another armored Vf-1J will turn up.

Hello, been lurking here awhile. Recently got back into collecting Macross after a long hiatus. I come over from Battletech, but I also enjoy both Macross and Dougram.

I discovered Bandai's Hi Metal R line and found them to be exactly what I am looking for. The small scale makes them easier to display in a limited area and helps keep them somewhat affordable.

Unfortunately I missed the earlier releases.

I am looking for an Armored VF-1J if anybody is willing to part with one for less than a small fortune. It seems like the ones online are going for nearly $300 now.

Thanks for any help! - Jeff