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  1. PsYcHoDyNaMiX
    I don't keep up with Metal Robot Spirits, but the MRS Z Plus A1 (Test Image Color) got listed on PBUS: https://p-bandai.com/us/item/F2842380001 EDIT: Okay, I see that they've (PBUS) listed the A1/A2 (C1/C2 Compatible Ver.) in the past: https://p-bandai.com/us/item/F2743613001 As well as the Z Gundam III version: https://p-bandai.com/us/item/F2631686001
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    Yea... I was only able to determine the sections/spacing were different from Bandai's picture at first (even with the translations) and was not sure of the exact issue otherwise, until @PointBlankSniper elaborated on the issue (that parts needed to be switched (L to R).
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    NICE swag!
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    Unfortunately they are not the same. Drawn up for you using MSPaint... You need to disassemble the shoulders and switch the left and right.
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    Gerwalk mode or not yours is mis-assembled/assembled incorrectly. You can leave it if you feel like it has no issues. As provided by the Bandai's instructions above, it should be taken apart and swapped.
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    Yea... a 3d printer and also a scanner (would help). I have the first release 171EX and the re-issue from a few years ago, but idk if I want to put the leg work in for something Bandai is probably going to or already has lined up. Yup not sure about the backpack cannons either, but Bandai can also change that part (the cockroach shell) of the mold up to include connection slots with minimal effort. That's a lot less work that modeling a part up from scratch (ie. the thick legs). I only modeled up a VF22S conversion because I fanboyed hard, lol.
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    OH OH OH, I know what Bandai is going to do... they'll make correct thick leg fast pack add-ons available through PBJP! LOL... 🤣🙄
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    ahh okay my mistake for reading too far in then, lol. Okay if its just screws and swaps that should be fine.👍
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    That's a very sad thing to hear, but very logical and likely scenario. 😕 Yea I thought I'd try to comb through the earlier pages of the thread last night for a pic of the grey prototype (because I was interested in Bandai's earlier approach), but got only as far as the 15th page before falling asleep. LOL... no worries.
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    😅Take your time! No rush at all!
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    Too bad the image provided by Bandai doesn't show the top portion of the incorrect shoulder. The erroneous proportion of the shoulder shown looks like the pre-renewal (1st edition) shoulder which does not have a cutout on the top outer edges (for the super/fast packs). I just really hope it's not a case of pre-renewal molded shoulders in circulation... 🙄 Thank you @jenius for pics, 🙏.
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    Aside from the things that are "anime magic", yes I completely agree with how Bandai is probably throwing in their own take ("knowing better") and it's sucks that they're doing that. In the end I'm sure it (the DXC YF-21) like many other Macross stuff has go through the final approval of Kawamori (and maybe his team: Tenjin, etc.) for final say, right? It's not like Kawamori comes into Bandai's office only to look at it during the prototypes for a once over and gives a yes/no and that's it. It would be believable Bandai gives Kawamori his own milestone prototype version(s) to take back to his home/office to further study/play with (to do his own homework on) and is in full communication directly with Bandai's team before it goes to the production line. Do we even know if (maybe) it's Kawamori making/suggesting these ("better known") changes to Bandai's team for the macross line? And that's not to say (maybe) Kawamori is aware but just overlooks and passes off these changes? 🤷‍♂️🙄 If so, then that would be sad... I'm interested in looking at the early grey prototype that you're referencing. Do you have a link or picture? As I've said in the previous post I couldn't find it, but recall seeing something of the DXC YF-21 tease year(s) prior to Bandai's TN2019 reveal. Yes the markings on the DXC YF-21 are better than the 19's markings by far. Yea Bandai really f'd up the tampo on the Macross logo for the DXC YF-21's wing and with previous tampo issues (DXC VF-1's 001/100). The Macross logo was correct on the YF-21's prototype displayed at TN2019. We already know Bandai won't own up to it just like the YF-21's antenna issue (how they stated damage was due to the shipping/handling process).
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    Would it be better just to go onto Bandai's or Kawamori's X post/social media and just have everyone comment about the too thin/too skinny proportions? Maybe with enough public outcry directly would get them to reconsider?
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    If not referencing transformation and proportions... which parts (no need to list all), like the extensive panel lining detail and excessive tampo? The way the underbelly splits into sections? The shelf like feature towards the rear of the fighter mode? I'm curious because the YF-21's design was based on so much anime magic, things were probably going to be redesigned. This is Bandai we're talking about, lol... Looking at the earlier pics (from the beginning of this thread, first 1-3 pages) a few sections were changed on the colored prototype. One section I noticed was the center fuselage (battroid hood section rearwards where bandai included an airbrake) is wider and more rounder than what was sold for production (more of a pronounced peak/less round, narrow/tapered, sharper). On the back of the forearms, detail was added and opening/nook was created for the (fighter mode) forward beam cannons. According to the (then) twitter post that it was the 3rd prototype which was shown. The uncolored prototype which appeared in HJweb was from Dec 2023 which reflects more with the final production version. I thought there were older prototype pics prior to 2019 but I couldn't find them when I searched. I'm sure Bandai had input/oversight (milestone meetings) from/with Kawamori. One of the posts mentioned Tenjin was at one of the meetings as well. 🤷‍♂️
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    Yes, the transformation on the YF-21 isn't horrible but there are points where it makes you think if the legs are actually going to fit in/out of the bay/under section. Jenius' video and write-up definitely helped when I was working on the YF-21. I feel like Bandai (almost) did the best they could, but of course in hindsight there are always areas for improvement (longer fuselage/nose-section, fold out latch for bracket free transformation, etc.). I'm wondering if/when Bandai does a VF-22S how are they going to address the bay doors (22's are a bit different from 21's) without breaking-up the line art too much. A portion of the VF22S's bay door design extends further below what Bandai currently has for the bay door/side leg cover sections.
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    With the announcement of the DX Chogokin VF-17S, adding to the M7 hype! 🤣
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    Yup or contact the proxy service/site you purchased from to see if they can do something for you.
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    @RavenHawk, I'm not sure which state you reside in but depending which (in this case most) BBTS also charges state tax (which is also another consideration). I'm guessing you're aware of this since you have probably frequented BBTS more than I have (which has been nil in the last 6 years for me). Tariffs is a ton of crap because we already get charged state sales tax for most states... so tariffs are pmuch doubling up on taxing. Opps, strayed off topic cause it hurts the wallet. Back to the main programming.
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    Added Pre-Built VF-22S Conversion kits: https://www.ebay.com/itm/167766712437 The asking price for a pre-built kit for MWF members is $110 (before G&S, shipping fees, etc.). Added Pre-Colored/Painted AAL Antennas: https://www.ebay.com/itm/167766541993 The price for pre-colored AAL Antenna set through MWF is $10 Added NOT RED PAINTED AAL Antenna listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/167766586128 The price for NOT RED PAINTED AAL Antennas through MWF is $8 Also reduced the price of the hobby kit (un-built) version of the VF-22S conversion kit (both here on MWF and on eBay), sorry still have not gotten around to Etsy.
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    Afaik/read Toynami has not said anything about a second wave of sale. On the website listing (since taken down)/email update they stated the remaining orders would ship end of August/beginning of September. Posts on fb groups mentioned only the first two days of orders (100 each day, Wednesday Preview night, and Thursday) were the first to go out, orders placed Friday, Sat and Sunday were end of August/beginning of Sept, totaling the 500 units. It would be nice and hopefully Toynami will open up another set/batch of orders maybe for NYCC if they make an appearance there. Screenshots sourced from Teddy's post on the Robotech Discussion Group:
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    Unfortunately, it looks like there are two sellers on ebay listed it for very* high prices atm 😵
  22. PsYcHoDyNaMiX
    I stumbled across this IG post of the bike: https://www.instagram.com/p/DNFHErKOhFr/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MXg0OTF2ZzZpazZ2OA== LOL 🤣
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    Also the same goes for if you happen to use Windex (contains ammonia) over acrylics.
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    Avoid going over any existing paint/tampo with alcohol, most paints that companies (now a days) use on toys are acrylic base. The alcohol will wear or take the coat/paint off.
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