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Is the plan to release fast packs as a separate add on set, or will Bandai do a release that comes with a valk and fast packs together?

I was hoping Bandai would get around to the Vf-1S, but admittedly I've been more focused on the Hi-Metal R line that this DX release sneaked up on me.  I probably have no hope of getting one at regular MSRP.  I need a 1/48 replacement for my Yamato VF-1S Hikaru that started to discolor with age and light exposure.  Maybe I can get a Roy later?

On 5/31/2019 at 11:38 AM, wmkjr said:

Like Keq mentioned, Arcadia is releasing one for their line. There was one made as a "display only"  awhile back. Pic courtesy Amiami:

We all hope and dream that Bandai will release that some day. 

 I wish if Bandai does ever release that someday that they would try to make a clear piece that comes out of the top claw and maybe extends to the rear of the valk and clips to the back somewhere so that it looks like the top claw is holding the valk.  Maybe it could clip into the arms on the rear or the legs somehow.  Or maybe something that slides between the arms and upper body.   Then you wouldn't need the bottom support piece to actually hold it.

There's also that display stand where the base looks like part of a Zentradai ship.  That would be cool.

17 hours ago, sh9000 said:

My F-14D and F-15C came out cheaper shipped at CDJ.  Thanks for the info about the A-10.  I haven’t looked through any of the magazines and I don’t have my F-14D yet so now I know where to check.  I like that paint scheme (I’ll probably buy all F-14 paint schemes) but not the one for the A-10 so I’ll skip it and stick with my other A-10 that came out.

I’m going to see how the Fokker looks next to other HM and HMR.

The only way I can get it slightly cheaper with CDJ is to use SAL economy, but that doesn't have tracking or insurance and takes weeks vs. days.  Even then it still comes out to $26.   For me the extra $2 is worth it to have faster more reliable shipping on Amazon.  When comparing apples to apples with regard to shipping  CDJ comes out to $38 to $41 depending on if I  use EMS or DHL respectively.

I'm on the fence about the A-10.  If it was more of a  tactical color scheme rather than a commemorative paint scheme I'd be all over it.  I'm not even to picky I would take a camouflage, or all green, or all grey A-10.

16 hours ago, sh9000 said:

No problem.  Yeah CDJapan and Amazon JP seem to be good places for them with Amazon costing a little bit more.  Where did you see the info for the A-10?  I might have to get another one for that paint scheme.  I’ve got a 1/100 Fokker D.VII, YF-29, F-14D, and F-15C coming in.

I’ll let you know.

I found the prices to be similar, but Amazon Japan seems to be better with shipping cost..  DHL express shipping for only $9.  I ordered the F-4 on Sunday and it is arriving today.  They come out to $28US shipped.  Not bad IMO considering I can get not nearly as nice airplanes at my local HobbyTown for about $21-$24.  Plus their scale is usually smaller and of planes I don't particularly care to collect.

A note to anyone looking to pick up Vol. 27 F-14D.  The box has the Japan flag symbol as if it is some kind of JASDF version, but in reality it's the United States VF-2 Bounty Hunters painted in the "last cruise" paint scheme as can be determined by looking at the photo on the box.  And, I can confirm as I have it in hand.

Here's a larger photo of a Hasagawa model kit.

The Vol. 28 release is shown on the back of the Vol. 27 magazine I got for the F-14D.  It shows what looks to be a release date of 6/5 (I assume as it's in Japanese).   The paint scheme, I have learned, was a special commemorative paint scheme flown over Normandy last year to honor the 47th anniversary of D-Day

On 5/27/2019 at 3:10 PM, sh9000 said:

Thanks @vlenhoff!

Thanks!  The normal aircraft are all from Hachette Air Fighters Collection except the F-117 which is from DeAgostini Air Combat Collection.

Just wanted to say thanks for the tip.  You mentioned about the Hachette collection when I asked a couple of months ago.  The newest releases are easy to pick up on Amazon Japan.  Today in fact, I just got in my first one.  It's the no. 27 release (an F-14D).  I really like it.  I got the most recent F-4 coming soon, and I think I'll order the latest F-15 they put out.  Anything older is only being sold by 3rd party sellers for higher prices.  I wish I had known about them a long time ago, as I missed the boat on some of the other jets.  But, I see that they seem to do the same jets in different paint schemes.  No. 28 will be an A-10 with a 2 tone green/grey paint scheme.  Very reasonably priced when you pick up the newer releases for MSRP.

I have a larger scaled F-14 and A-10 on display.  While they are really nice, they do take up a lot of space in my Detolf cabinet.  I'll put them away and put in these 1/100 scale models to replace them.

I also have my eye on some 1/100 helicopters as well.  

On 5/17/2019 at 3:02 PM, Sanity is Optional said:

BBTS just sent me an email advertising these:

YACK, DECULTURE!

 

Fixed 

In all fairness the last release looked better in real life than the prototype figure promo shots, but they still didn't look much like the character they were supposed to be.  If I can pick them up dirt cheap at Gamestop like wave 1 I'll pick them up just to have them.  Who know maybe someone can 3D print better heads one day. 

Yeah, I guess all you need is the front nose and chest plate armor to be a unique part.  It wouldn't even need to be the whole chest plate because I think it would look cool with the existing armor backpack.

I kind of want them to do a set of armor for gerwalk mode kind of like that cool resin garage kit that was done.

On 4/25/2019 at 5:06 AM, nightmareB4macross said:

Yup, your right, Roy was and will always be a badass.

Hiccup.

He flies better when he's drunk.  Hiccup. 

I just got my VF-4 and VF-1D from HLJ.  The VF-4 box feels heavier than I though it would be.

I like the idea of diecast valks in fighter mode.  I wonder if they would do any super/strike valks?

Kind of a random thought, but I just realized that the Revell U-Wing model kit is 1/100 scale.  It has a couple of pilot figures might be suitable for customizing I think.  I also wonder if the ship would fit in with  Macross stuff if painted and had some proper markings?

On 3/15/2019 at 3:21 PM, UN Spacy said:

Gonna look perfect next to CM's Gutto Kuro Minmay.

 

That price is damn steep for a six inch fig though.

At first I was thinking, "it's only 1,620 yen, that's not expensive at all'  Then I realize that's just the deposit.  

8 hours ago, Penguin sushi said:

Also are these worth the money?

You should check out the review and judge for yourself.

http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=2927

Personally, I wasn't too impressed by it.  If you can find it at a good price it's OK to have something to scale with the other valks.  And, by good price I mean below MSRP.

Got charged for the VF-1D the other day from HLJ.com.  I shipped this morning along with my VF-4 that was in my private warehouse.  Can't wait!

8 hours ago, Penguin sushi said:

Hard to find a regult under 160 on ebay.

The glaug you can find closer to 100. I was just looking at one that was about 110 and wondering if worth it..

Yeah, unfortunately, the prices will probably only keep going up over time.  Maybe best to find the lowest  price you can now and bite the bullet.   The Glaug is really nice and is a decent size as well.  But, it's hard to say if it's worth $110.  That's more of a personal decision.  If I didn't have one already I'd buy it at that price for sure with no regrets.  Definitly watch some good reviews on YouTube to help you decide.  I would always recommend to buy all the enemy mecha since we get so little of it.

11 hours ago, sh9000 said:

 

I’ve got the A-10 and F-16 coming.  Personally I like how all of them mix with HMR.

Are you getting 1/100 scale aircraft?  I assume that's what it scales to, correct?  If one was interested in getting some is there a particular company that is better/best to consider?

2 hours ago, Alphahorizon said:

It's not bad. It's what I do as well!

Same.  It's my morning ritual before starting the day.  It's how I got the VF-4 this morning on HLJ.  Now it's listed as "Discontinued".  

Whew! I missed the pre-order window and I was worried I wouldn't be able to secure one.  It's In Stock right now on HLJ, and I was able to order one.  I haven't missed a Macross Hi-Metal R release yet, and I wasn't about to start now.  Now bring on the Zetran and Meltran mecha!

https://hlj.com/hi-metal-r-vf-4-lightning-iii-bans55381

Whew!  Once again, I almost missed out on the pre-orders because I was distracted with other things.  Was able to get one from amiami.  I'm hoping this finishes out Valyries.  Really looking forward to more enemy mechs.

13 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Just paid for my 1/100 Rabbit, Lancers x3, and Heavy Infantry Zentradi Warrior.  I’m loving all of these additions to HMR that enhance the collection.

What exactly are you refering to?  Are these model kits or maybe 3D printed items you found online?

They call the procedure "downsizing"  we all know it is miclonization.

Downsizing movie

https://youtu.be/_POpCkJToEQ

Wow, I hadn't been regularly checking this thread as much as I should.  Completely missed that diorama.  Looks great.  Yeah, the more I see it, the more it looks like the N scale works fine.  Now, I'm even wondering if the HMRs are even really 1/100.

I have a lot more humble aspiration to do just a small part of a street that I can fit in my Detolf display case or on a book shelf.

I'm starting to plan out some diorama setups for my HMRs.  I have some of those Kotubukiya Chain Base sets for an internal hanger bay dio.  I know Bandai has that Amored Factory model kit with 1/100 scale people and support vehicles.  I may get that as well.

I would also like to set up a city street scene either something to represent Macross island or maybe Macros city inside the SDF-1.   I haven't really seen a lot of 1/100 scale buildings.  I've seen plenty of 1/150 scale stuff that seems perfect as I think it's a common railroad scale called "N" scale.  Seems to be a lot of variety of modern Japanese buildings in N scale.

I'm wondering if anyone has had good results with 1/150 scale items or is it better to find something 1/100 or perhaps go down slightly to "HO" scale which is about 1/87 scale.

I may use N scale buildings, and then try to find more appropriate scale people.

Oh, so it's the emulator and not the actual ROM.  Thanks for the info.  I'm just starting to get into arcade emulation.  I appreciate the insight.

Last weekend I got a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and built a game system using RetroPie.  I was able to run the Macross and Macross II arcade games so far.  Haven't tested the Macross Pluss game yet.  When starting the Macross game there was a note that popped on screen indicating there is a known issue of no sound on the game.  I wasn't sure if there was actually a better ROM out there I should be looking for?  Is there?