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    I DO NOT want to see too much in the trailer - its meant to be a teaser. I HATE when you're finished watching a trailer and you say to yourself - "Well, I don't even need to see the movie now" . . .
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    A W E S O M E
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    Dear ARCADIA, We are VERY grateful that you picked up the Macross license and are taking on the massive task of pleasing picky adult fans with new releases. Having said that - we are concerned over some of your initial decisions. The Anniversary IJ was disappointing from the announcement for most of us. You see, there is a trick you can use to get more sales by releasing mechs we saw in the anime in our younger days. We connect the collectable with fond memories and we end up buying more times than we would otherwise. Not only was the IJ not from the anime, game or other Macross related release, it was down right ugly, garish and off-putting to lots of Macross fans. I can speak for myself when I say it could be 75% off and I would still not buy it. Then we have just learned you chose the bright white over the light gray for the DYRL VF-1S as your next release. This is not a tragedy, but again its speaks of poor decision making, or just bizarre thinking. We demand companies stick to the anime colors, but when given the choice to vary slightly, a more drab, military look is preferred. We are adult collectors and these are not shiny SOC type items. Tough, more realistic looks help us believe we're into manly sci-fi representations that were meant for war. Not only that, but the bright white plastics have had a nasty tendency to yellow over time. Not that light gray would completely eliminate this, but it can't hurt. And the light gray just plain looks better. If you are having trouble deciding what fans want, do not be discouraged. We are not that hard to please. Some helpful hints: Next release the Max and Millia super IJs, including the color coordinated super parts of course. This in itself will get you a HUGE response and all the orders you can handle. And if you really want to KILL IT, tool a simple gun pod loader and tug, and a few ground crew. Release the pod loader and 2 crew with Max, and the tug and 2 more with Millia. You will have massive orders and celebration will abound for both your bottom line and for the fans. How about an Alaska Base 1A and Spartan exclusive set with display base? Something to make us sit up and say HOLY HECK! No way! Alright! I own 10 Yamato Macross releases and have my finger on the pre-order button, waiting for something that both impresses and just makes sense. We'll all be happier if the fans of Macross are scrambling over themselves to get their order in, begging multiple releases from every new toy you come out with in this line. We're with you all the way! LET'S DO THIS THING! Sincerely, The Fans
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    Boy did you nail it. Wake me up when you hit the mark. Right now I'm waffling between yawning and just scratching my head over their strange decisions. I need to write Arcadia in the wish thread . . .
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    Do not be down fellas - after the Gurab perhaps there will be some momentum to continue the line of Inbits. Maybe it will go Gosu next, then Gammo, then maybe a Scout (eager) and Protector set. If Cap offers these possibilities I hope many will jump on and see it for the rare chance it is . . .
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    Oh gosh - 1,000 times I agree - sheesh - rats...
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    That bad boy need working foot claws that can grapple in unsuspecting items! ( like a house cat! ) STUNNING WORK - on a truly stunning item . . .
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    I am a fan of MANY mechs that are not low-vis. But when given the chance I really enjoy it when artists or companies tweak them to be more military. Like comparing the Toynami MPC Legioss colors with what Aoshima did. No contest for me that the Toynami duller, drabber blue and green was superior. In the case with the Yamato 1/60 valks they could have at least gone with their DYRL light gray across the line, which would have looked much better and helped such costly collectables age better as well . . .
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    In combat most things tend to be 'low-vis', otherwise your enemy sees you easily and kills you . . .
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    We had professional pics taken because we're still trying to sell our house. Amazing how his lens makes the office seem gigantic (its not really). The tile fish above the piano appear quite large on the wall in person, yet here they seem drastically small for the space. The photos are all so strange it like an alternate reality. My lower left shelf was in flux that day - drat! - if I had thought about if I would have made sure that was set . . .
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    Amazing art. Just amazing. And that valk 'white' color is the only way they should ever appear, in art, toy or model form IMO. A bright white valk in space combat is silly - whether the anime showed it that way or not. REALLY wish Yamato would have done all the TV versions in gray, would have looked so much better, and it would have have reduced yellowing over time as an added benefit...
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    Was outbid at 67,000 - went up to --- 154,000 ( ! ) https://www.rinkya.com/en/auction-u61042007
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    It feels like a big missed opportunity because it was . . .
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    Dear darrin6649, I sent your order goods yesterday. However, since the size of the box was alike, different goods may have been put in. Please check a JAN code before opening goods. Please contact me, if you recognize a mistake. I exchange your goods. Correct answer Wing Caliber foe JAN code: 4543112831279 Incorrect answers DX Chogokin RVF-25 Messiah Valkyrie Luca Angers Super Parts set JAN code: 4543112831200 Thanks, HIRO - de-culture-japan ------- OF COURSE IT WAS THE SUPER PARTS . . .
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    Says Sold Out . . .
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    Post some pics when you get them! I plan to order both 1/48ths and 1/32nds asap . . .
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    Fair statement. I am not the target market for that mech so I'm not feeling that excitement. I would MUCH rather see a 1/60 Destroid Phalanx and ground crew than a YF-19, and I fully realize would be in the minority there. But still - the Ann 1J is a head scratcher to me. FOR THEIR SAKE - they could have EASILY chosen a hotter seller to build momentum in their new Macross adventure. SELFISHLY - I wish it had been something I could have been stoked about and added to my collection . . .
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    AWESOME!
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    What a shame. A somewhat baffling shame to me. It could be 75% off and I would not be interested, and a lot of other folks. This is what a group of grown men, Macross fans and toy enthusiasts, decided to make their first entry out of the gate? IMO - It could have gone something more like: "Guys - let's kill it right off the bat. Let's do the Max 1J super and include the super parts and new stand, but also include a gun pod loader and 2 ground figures. The market will go bananas and everyone will be relieved we have this line now instead of Yamato..." If you have this Ann 1J and like it I'm glad and mean no disrespect. But I'm still stunned this was the best thinking for the first release. I want to support them and will, and my finger is poised at the pre-order button. But they have to do something that makes me sit up in a my chair a bit and take notice . . .
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    Gosu -- and then a Gammo / Scout combo set - Cap is booked doing Inbits IMO...
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    Cap makes the Gammo , EXO makes the running guy - and Zoffy can make the custom glue gun blast effect!
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    I would give that box art design a C-
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    Here are some pics of the new Bandai Robot Spirits Tamashii Exclusive Heavy Metal G-Roon. Pretty cool release. • Sculpt is great, better than the line art even, which is consistent with this line • 'Posability' and working calf pistons are awesome • Purple Buster Launcher? What's up with that? Needs to be color coordinated • NEEDS PANEL LINING! Especially in large blue leg areas, working on it now . . .
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    I supposedly have a can of TS-80 on the way from Hong Kong - I will let you guys know if I actually get it . . .
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    Any comment about the Fou release though? A 'once-in-a-dunbine-fan's-lifetime' offering? They pulled out the stops with a diorama base, separate glider, and opening cockpit details? Wish Arcadia would come out with something like this for the Macross TV series . . .
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