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  1. 16 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

    HLJ is having some Fall Sale 2021 on some Macross stuff.

    https://www.hlj.com/search/?q=macross&productFilter=itemGroup%3AFALLSALE2021

     

    I'm not sure how their sales work, as they might be dynamically priced based on how many sold when the promo started (example: maybe it was 25% off right at the start, but a few people purchased, and the price updated), but some of the current sale pricing is a joke.

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  2. 12 minutes ago, HardlyNever said:

    It depends what you're asking.  If you're asking about HM-R macross-specific product, the last release was February 2020.  We know they have unreleased Macross designs, but beyond that, we have no real clue whether or not they intend to start making Macross stuff again.

    Overall, the line is still very much active.  There was a release in late May this year, with another slated for November, and one early next year.

    Oh yeah I forgot that HM-R wasn’t just Macross exclusive. Seems Bandai are focusing more on their other mecha series in that line.

    But wow… no Macross HM-R since Feb 2020… 

  3. 4 hours ago, 68whiskey said:

    Thats a very good point , forgot about all the reboots of the Metal Build Destiny. The Soul Red was a good redemption but 2 other reboots and an ugly *** Heine custom :vomit

    😭 Orange is my fave colour.

    I have a love / hate relationship with Destiny Gundam. I love the design, but I dislike Shinn Asuka as a character. TM Revolution / Heine is a minor redemption for the unit. 😆

    I think I ummed and aahh about getting MB Destiny Gundam Heine custom so many times when it was available 2nd hard for close to SRP, but never pulled the trigger.

    I'm still holding out for a GFFMC/MB GP01 Zepharantes (will be wishing forever), but Bandai doesn't have enough love for 0083. I'd probably be satisfied with a Metal Robot GP01. I recently caved and purchased RD GP01, and currently in the process of purchasing RD GP01FB.... 😅

    Other wishlist MB:

    • Gundam [G]
    • EZ8

    Actually speaking of RD, it's so frustrating they released the Powered GM as a TWE... It's my fave GM from 0083. In fact probably my fave GM from all UC Gundam. Yeah it's the orange that does it for me 😂🟠🟠🟠🟠🟠🟠

    GFFMC Powered GM would be amazing, but that will never happen. Might have to settle for a MG Powered GM gunpla kit - EDIT: OHHH.... MG Powered GM gunpla kit was also TWE. - Can't win. 😢

  4. Wish I had purchased the Launcher and Sword packs previously. Hope they re-release those too or a Perfect Strike pack instead. 

    The MoShow 1/72 Strike is the best Metal Build type Gundam toy in my collection.

    I probably would not get another one, as it’s so big. 😅

    MoShow Freedom or Aegis. That would be amazing! 

  5. 1 hour ago, Hoptimus said:

    Yes I do hope that these sets have the option for the 1985 experience. I do not like the Remix audio or video additions at all on Robotech.

     

    Also I hope this means we are getting a new MOSPEADA Blu Ray set!!

    I’m also in the same boat. The original SFX from Macross is what is nostalgic about Robotech. The new SFX that Harmony Gold used when they remixed takes away a great deal of the nostalgia. 

    I can confirm the new Robotech release on the Funimation streaming platform does not have the original mix so it I was most likely restored from the remix film source. I’d need to watch a bit more to confirm if the additional scenes are included in ep 1.

    There could be a chance the stereo on Funimation streaming is just a down mix of the surround.

  6. 12 minutes ago, physioguy said:

    I'm guessing this is old news, or perhaps just someone's custom job, but i took this screen cap from the Tamashi Nations .jp site.  It was from the 2020 show, but I couldn't find any info on this.

    Anyone know the story behind this GBP-1S

     

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    Bandai tease / concept.

    Since Bandai seem to be sticking to canon TV and DYRL VF-1 valks so far, there is a very low chance we will see this one come to market. Same with the VF-1J Max GBP.

  7. 1 hour ago, Agent-GHQ said:

    Been out the loop here but is that VF-1J GBP bundle set ready to preorder? 

    Best to use the following threads for 1J GBP. This thread is dedicated to DX 1D chatter. 😉

     

  8. Appreciate the feedback from everyone. I did consider either using my Tenso account or my Rakuten Global Express account to forward the package to me. I'm weary of using Tenso now, as they now charge tax for shipments to Australia so whatever the declared value of the item is (for insurance purposes) will be added on as 10% extra in fees + they also charge 10% on top of shipping rates to Australia. I can't recall if Rakuten are passing on the AU tax. I believe they are supposed to, but the last package I sent from there, additional tax was not added to my shipment out - I think they are only offering Sea mail either way, so my friend could book sea mail himself for the standard shipping rate... yay... it would arrive either around the same time or after my 2nd VF-1S Roy and VF-1J GBP arrive DHL from HLJ in October - 😆

    3 valks in October. That would be a blast, but seeing all the 1D pics here, I'm itching to get it in my hands - even though I would probably not have time to play or swoosh it around (same fate as my 1st VF-1S Roy which is sitting here waiting for inspection and subsequent swooshing... It has been sitting like that since end of March)😭

  9. My VF-1D is currently with my friend in Japan, but now we're trying to figure out how to ship it to Australia without paying an arm and leg. We looked into quotes for DHL, but they're coming up as ¥22K, which doesn't match up to what people are getting charged by proxies and e-retailers.

    EMS is still not open for AU shipments according to JP post website.

    1 option I found was Yamato's Kuroneko courier service, which looks to be cheaper than the calculated EMS rate, and less than the average DHL rate I've seen.

    Question: How are people shipping out via DHL for under ¥6k?

  10. 6 minutes ago, Miles_Wolf said:

    Is this site reliable? I'm doubting on placing the preorder already... But seems too good to be true.

    And I don't see wich shipping methods they have...

     

    They are trustworthy according to many customers testimonies here on MWF.

    their site lists EMS on the page linked, but people here have been mentioning that their DX VF-1D orders have been shipped DHL probably due to EMS being more expensive or not available. 

  11. Hikaru was voted #1 fave Macross Saga character in Japan right? So far there are 4 Hikaru SKUs. 4 out of the 7...

    I'm betting it will be Hikaru again. DYRL VF-1A Hikaru. 😂

    Wishful thinking: re-release of the TWE DYRL Super/Strike pack to go with it.

    Then it will be TV VF-1S Hikaru with bundled Supers.

    Hikaru will be 66% of the DX VF-1 range! 6 of 9 releases!!! 😆

  12. Why did they paint the blue visor / glasses on the Hikaru pilot figure? He never had those while piloting VT-102. Sloppy Bandai again. 😢

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    just repaint the pilot's face to be 1 colour to remove the glasses I suppose. 🙄

    Pilot inclusion wishlist:

    • Hikaru civilian with helmet (no glasses)
    • Hikaru civilian with yellow goggles
    • Hikaru civilian no helmet with Minmay wearing helmet on his lap
    • Minmay seated

    Bandai would have charged ¥5,000 more. 😆

    We are all so picky. 😛

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