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My recommendation would be using a toothpick. That's what I used for my 1/3000 Valyries. Simply sharpen the tip of wooden toothpick and split the tiny tip into brush shape - just the very tip to hold paint/ink. You will need to use the paint thinner as well with paint. Then it's better than 3 hair brush If you make mistakes, use design knife to scratch off the area. It actually helps you getting the straight lines as well. Hope this helps

pushing out (or is it more pulling? the head is very nicely done, but also very tricky! No paint problem on mine. just left leg is a little wabbly. Will need to tighten the screw a bit..

Mine came in today! This thing is beautiful!!~ I guess the Lunar New Years holidays made the delivery slower than usual. SAL is hit or miss to begin with anyways. They put the box 'if' they have extra space in cargo... With all the new years gift going back and forth, there would be less extra space..

Mine got shipped on Jan 18th from AmiAmi via SAL. still waiting...

I found some 1/320 Macross stuff on Ebay. I'm sure you have these already, but in case you need more TAKATOKU MACROSS 1/320 BATTLETECH UNSEEN ROBOTECH DESTROID VERITECH VALKYRIE

That looks cute!! Want to see prototype image from different views thou.

Pre-order is up at AmiAmi with 16% off. BD Macross Blu-ray BOX Complete Edition [First Release Limited Edition] BD Macross Blu-ray BOX [Regular Edition] I'd say this is only for collectors who wants to celebrate 30th anniversary or people who wants extras come with it. I'm still thinking about it, but probably pass this time.

Happy New Year! Finally getting into the painting stage!!! Awesome!!

Happy New Year!~ wm cheng Your decaling work looks great!!

He is telling the truth and he is ready to spend some serious cash!!!

Looks sweet!~That's about the right amount detailing I was going to do to mine as well.

I'm pretty sure it will be a better version if Bandai re-do VF-27, but I'd rather see this guy done before that!

I'm not trying to argue about it. I'm only trying to find a least expensive option. For VF-25S which I pre-ordered from Amiami already -with 27% off discount - 10150yen ($132) + $20 SAL shipping, it's gonna cost me $152. That's gonna be hard to beat. So It makes sense for the exclusive items (such as Super Pack) and/or 'Preorder Closed' items

Oh I meant to say exactly that - you pay MSRP + divided shipping among group. So it's not necessarily the least expensive option. However you don't go though retail, so you get your items shipped directly to you - which is faster than coming through retail. For VF-23F renewal, I got one already. I'll seek next chance for group buy Maybe for the one comes out after Ozma's or Armored pack.

I stopped using Anime Export after few tries. They take advantage of customers in pricing and order system is messed up by making you pay product and shipping separately. Also shipped my product to wrong person and took about a month to refund my money (even after they admitted they made a mistake) Toy Hunter seems like they have good prices. I'll try them next time when I have chance. The reason I like EToys Japan is their shipping options. They give you almost every possible shipping options with very reasonable prices. Now that I went through 1 cycle of purchasing, I'll give them more chances. Still my No.1 choice would be AmiAmi, but they often close pre-order window very fast and order management system is lacking.However all for the lowest price possible. Group buy sounds very nice indeed, but you still pay the full price? but you will get the products faster than other options, I guess.

WOW!! O_o;; Is that a sofa covered with white cloth behind the thing!!?? This is just incredible!! I want to see the painted/finished masterpiece! No need to rush it thou. I can wait.

I can understand all the hidden fees, but still I don't feel like paying extra for already expensive item. I like BBT and I use them quite often, but it's not for exclusive Bandai items like this.

Found a shop have these listed for $70.88. Nippon Yasan? I have some non-Macross items pre-ordered there, but haven't gone through full cycle yet. Pre-oreder at your own risk. Alto Custom Ozma Custom Also HLJ or AmiAmi might come up with pre-order with better price later, so it's totally up to you.

How in the heck does 4,725yen become $119.99!!! ??? Thieves!!!

Just received the package! Oh My..~ This thing is built so well!!! No visible flaw yet. Transformed back and forth, and Oh My!!~ Tears... If I think I contribute to this renewal version by buying the first (short Neck) Ozma, This is great reward.

After I get Alto's and if I'm really happy with it (probably I will), I'm pretty sure I'll collect the rest VF-25 variants. I'll probably get Armored pack for Ozma. Not really into other option packs. I'm already satisfied with VF-27 thou. So, that's done. Somehow I'm really into VF-171EX. Hopefully Bandai or Yamato will get to it later.

Love the digital camo! Looking nice!~

Yeah. His photos are very nice and review is through. It sounds like he injured his leg and hospitalized for 4 months. I'm glad he is back and catching up with his reviews! I like his toy taste.

Not to question your complaint, but I had a similar accident happened last time. Went through agony and pain and got the parts delivered. a few years later I found the part under the speaker when I was moving furniture around... :0P

I didn't pre-order Alto version, and I'm too going through the consequences after seeing 'in-hand' photos and reviews. I ended up missing AmiAmi's original 27% off pre-order deal (was about $135 + shipping) and now they raised the price almost back to retail.. Anime Export had some in stock, but I decided not to use them since they shipped my other orders to wrong person by mistake ( and took them a long time to approve my refund) So... I ended up ordering it from some other place called etoysjapan. This was a day before AmiAmi restocked (and raised the price) First time buying from them, so I'll see how it goes... It sounds like they have an office in California, but they ship directly from HK. so they didn't charge tax for CA residents and shipping was about $20. Deng... I'm paying about $50 more for this... At least I secured Ozma version per-order from AmiAmi, so yeah...