claude grant

On 1/28/2024 at 6:02 PM, jvmacross said:

The VT-1 "trainer" you are referring to was illustrated by Yuji Kaida...

Dang my bad, you are so right......

24 minutes ago, jvmacross said:

There are 2 books...the one in your pic is the "Shoji Kawamori" version which is more about his process in creating the valkyries

The other "Designer's Note" is a big reference book covering most of the VF lineart for the Kawamori's "final" versions

Thanks so much for that clarification jvmacross.

Is this a reissue of the original book with a different cover, or a new volume?

Even Takani-san knew not to paint forearm armor on the trainer; wise man.

https://tokullectibles.com/products/dx-chogokin-vt1-super-ostrich?_pos=3&_sid=e3572fbb4&_ss=r

Don't know if anyone has ever used this place before, but I secured a pre-order from them earlier today.  My first time using them, so I hope they deliver.  I just checked and it was still available for those that want it.

Oh man is that a relief! Thanks for the clarification gents. Sometimes I'm as dense as all get out lol.

Don't mean to pry sir, but why is this your last VF?

3 hours ago, graphic revolt said:

Careful! This link is pretty shady don't click on it or it will retrieve your account info from this site.

I can't speak to your experience but my transactions with them run smoothly thank God. Wouldn't have posted the link if I thought they were shady.

3 hours ago, Test_Pilot_2 said:

Managed to get my order in at ShowZStore. While partially a partsformer, the dicast and size make this an insta-buy for me. Given the complexity of the SHE version, I dunno if they could ever do one with significant dicast without it being eleventybillion dollars.

Agreed Test_Pilot_2, just placed my preorder in as well. Don't foresee a better one coming down the pipe anytime soon in while I'm still a collector.

And for those who'd like a quick link, here you go.

https://showzstore.com/kingarts-diecastfigureseries-dfs079-dangaioh_p5524.html

19 hours ago, Alex GS said:

Thanks as well Claude , is always great to know more information about good sites to get our high end figures, is not that easy to jump and try buying right away import stuff from websites you have never bought or knew they existed. 

You are most welcome my friend, glad to help.

This is a sister site to Showzstore. They created it to handle more of the Gundam type related merch. Have ordered from them many a time with great success. What I really like is that any points you have at Showz work there also, so if you've racked up mega points you can use them across both platforms...ultra cool.

And yes, Alex GS, whatever they set the preorder up for is all you pay to guarantee a reservation spot. They will let you know when the item is in stock and that's when the remainder of your payment is due. I hope they stick around a long time cause they are one of the most solid collectibles platforms I've had the pleasure of dealing with.

Just noticed 'mantisfists' already answered Alex GS...my bad.

Just in case anybody was interested...

https://gundamit.com/moshow-vr052f-genesis-climber-mospeada-cyclone-ride-armor_p1387.html

https://www.bombusbee.net/king-arts-dfs079-dangaioh-diecast-figure-series-p6237.html

Preorders are just now starting to pop up, and this is one of the first I could find. I'm sure other retailers are soon to follow.

Releasing Q4 of 2023...save your ducats up!

But this won't be a kit however. Can't wait for this!

Hey cap'n when is the payment due? I didn't miss it did I?

Trust me cap'n, I have a friend that does work like this at your same level of craftmanship; I know exactly how much goes on behind the scenes that we never see. That's why I admire what you do.

My-T-Fyn!

Classy

You is a sculpting fool, and that's all I got say.

Please add me to the list for one of these Cap...

WANT!

Hey Cap, will you be producing this gun and this bazooka as well?

I've seen those too on eBay, but they're not branded on the bottle like the real deal is.

Better try something that cheap on a figure you no longer care about.

Might be a formula that eats the bejesus outta your figures.

6 hours ago, JRdesigns said:

We are working on the VT-1  model for the old Yamato's

Ok, I'm awake now. Hope a VE-1 follows that also. I'll be keeping my on you JRdesigns 🧐

And both have my money for product I'm still waiting for, but have seen reviewed by others on YouTube.

17 hours ago, Big s said:

I always get kids logic and kitz concept confused since they’re similarly named and both do Robotech 

"Commerce is our goal here at Tyrell, 'more human than human' our motto."

Nothing the God of bio-mechanics wouldn't let him in heaven for.

What a great actor. May you rest gracefully sir.