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Set up the Zero/Plus/7 shelf. This one took a bit more effort because the Zero valks are monstrously huge, especially the Sv-51s. They're so big and heavy that they broke their 3D printed adapters so I had to drill a hole into them and insert a metal pin to reinforce them.

And I still don't have enough room for all of Diamond and Emerald Force. That will have to wait until I get my next set of cases. 

12 hours ago, MacrossJunkie said:

I don't get why they've done reissues on both SV-51s but something like the 0S has not had one (that I know of anyway) since the release of the premium finish version. I would love to get another one (premium or not) to put in the reactive armor. 

They pop up on Mandarake from time to time, though not often.

I want a premium premium finish version 0S with all the weathering effects like the 0D.

Bandai saw the PO madness and thought "It's still too easy for people to buy our stuff. How can we make it harder?"

I took my 171s out of storage recently and had to pull the legs out to attach the armor parts. Twisting and popping the legs out was a bit harrowing. I thought I was going to snap the damn things off.

On 11/29/2023 at 8:34 AM, MKT said:

Trying to look suave lol
 

 

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I like that you actually applied the stickers too. 

It's about 7 bucks cheaper than HLJ before shipping. But I prefer to buy from HLJ because of PW combined shipping, which more than offsets the price difference.

Keep in mind Amiami doesn't start until 3 am US central time (4 am eastern) for those who haven't gotten one yet.

Got one at HLJ. Learned my lesson from previous releases and will just nab another when they're inevitably discounted shortly after release like the 0S and 0D on Mandarake or Amazon. 

1 hour ago, MKT said:

Pic from Jason Lau on FB.. Max 1A wearing the 1J Super Packs.

 

Oh man having the fast packs makes the 1A look more purple. 

Only Roy can wear purple and still look manly. 

1 hour ago, m0n5t3r said:

That's a pretty good argument... so should I go for it for 97 bucks? 

You should buy it if you like the 0S. It's decent enough; it's only really a disappointment for spoiled individuals (like me) that have the Arcadia version and had expectations set way too high. 

10 hours ago, Raikkonen said:

I wonder if the Bandai employees wear shirts and caps with the logo F U?

They wear shirts that say HFIL 🫠

Although poor Kakizaki never got to finish his steak, I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving and gets to eat as much turkey (or whatever else) you want! 🦃

20 minutes ago, twich said:

So, I just have to share this! My dog is protecting my YF-29 Durandal Alto Custom Full Pack Set!

Sneak peak at the next Macross series with the Protocanine antagonists. 

2 hours ago, MKT said:

Never had Yammie clear parts either. Did toy with idea of getting Valkyrie Factory's parts, but they are also similarly too opaque so was never motivated enough to get it.

 

Meanwhile, let's have a look at the 1/60 Hikaru Strike Valkyrie Semi-Mechanics Edition 

Haha nice! 

1 hour ago, dragontype said:

Alright.. ordered one of the Mechanic Editions from LP.  Let's see if they come through and if this is worth the hype.  😐

How much did you pay for it?

Doubtful they will include the fold booster since I don't really recall seeing it ever promoted with the booster.

Bandai says if you didn't buy the YF-19 full set pack then F U.

Bandai definitely gonna make you buy a 0S bundle to get the ghost and cheat pieces.

14 hours ago, MKT said:

The good thing is the covers are clear enough to show off the inner details quite well. I was always questioning the purpose of Yamato's version which have enough opacity to obscure the details underneath. 

I'd like to see a side by side with the Yamato version. I never owned the clear parts.

17 hours ago, Raikkonen said:

My sentiments exactly. And I too love the naval look, and desire to see some Vf-1 variants in this scheme.

The VF-X has the perfect shade of grey with regards to looking like a real world aircraft. Now that's a variant I would like to see as an HMR. It wouldn't even need to transform. 

On 11/18/2023 at 11:51 PM, nightmareB4macross said:

Looks like those thruster ports are ill placed.

I'll say. They're right where the landing gear doors should be. 

The blue is close enough. I've had to set my expectations for HMR valks to be pretty low, especially the VF-1.

So much for being "all in" on "the most complete Macross toy line ever." 

22 hours ago, MKT said:

Always gotta admire the elaborate yet beautiful color scheme of the SV-262Hs.. Meanwhile, still waiting for the SV-262Ba, Bandai!

 

 

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Re-process old Battroid pic to be in line with Fighter..

 

Looks good. Wish they would give us the white one...

2 hours ago, Angesdad said:

yeah this new Max blue is on the redder darker side of the blue. (oh no, not the blue color debate again.😁)

Blue and green are the same color.

8 minutes ago, Raikkonen said:

Makes you wonder. It's not difficult in getting a single tone right these days... especially with colour scanners and all sorts of wonderful machines that recreate the scanned colour in either paint or plastic form... 

Bandai doesn't make mistakes. Just ask Bandai.