Gabe Q Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 What in the actual... What are the roller skates for??? $375! Really? What am I missing here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 28 minutes ago, Gabe Q said: What in the actual... What are the roller skates for??? $375! Really? What am I missing here? It’s a Jumbo Machinder/Shogun Warriors thing. If you research almost all of what are considered JM/SW they have this as a feature since the legs would not pose as if walking. Yeah 375 is up there, but considering there will be only 500 made. As soon as JM/SW fans realize this is out, it will be gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 12 hours ago, Gabe Q said: $375! Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 11 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Yeah 375 is up there, but considering there will be only 500 made. As soon as JM/SW fans realize this is out, it will be gone. Agreed....low production quantity....multiple niche collector categories...equals no chance of warming any shelves... Or they can go KitzConcept and keep increasing their "limited" production count until they oversaturate the actual demand...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Chunky001 said: And release one painted like Jetfire I PO'd one. No idea where I'm going to put it............................... lawn ornament? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 4 hours ago, Chunky001 said: And release one painted like Jetfire I PO'd one. No idea where I'm going to put it............................... No thank you. I think a VF-1J Hikaru would be better suited to be made first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Yes, this "Shogun" release definitely has more variation possibilities than the previous releases in this line...just the usual fab 5 Valkyries will prove to be a pricey collection... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 https://www.entertainmentearth.com/product/robotech-shogun-warriors-roy-fokkers-vf1s-limited-edition-24inch-retro-action-figure/tn12860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 With regard to Jumbo Machinders, these rare versions sell for absurd amount of money. The more limited they are the pricier they could become and more difficult to obtain in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 Finally got around to pulling out my Takatoku 1/100 VF-1's to take a group shot with the Toynami "retro" box 1/100 VF-1's.... ..and a pic of all the "retro" Toynami sets released to date.... These Toynami "retro" releases are probably the only toys I ever bought "just for the boxes"...lol I think they really do capture the essence of part of what made the old Takatoku Toys Macross collection (and vintage Macross merch in general) awesome....the amazing boxart! That is one of the reasons why the recent HMR Macross releases are so great...they capture the nostalgia of toy boxart illustrations...however, these days, the boxart is mostly not needed to sell the collectible inside the box anymore...we now expect to find the toy inside the box to be as close to the original lineart as can be done, thus the added expense of commissioning art from top illustrators to "sell" the collectible is not as important anymore.... However, we are speaking of Toynami, which is still stuck in the "boxart better than actual toy" phase....for decades now.... So the idea to go with an homage to the vintage Takatoku Toys boxes was marketing genius.....so I give them credit for that..... Since apparently BW still has a strangle hold on the SDFM and DYRL license outside of Japan...I hope they extend this "retro" boxart gimmick into the next year or so and release some "retro" boxed VF's from DYRL.....I think they had teased an Elint Seeker and Super Ostrich at some point...so would be nice to see those released as part of their "retro" series.......and release retro-boxed Strike Valkyries and VF-1A's while they are at it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 While it is cool that something like those exist, I can’t help but feel it’s a waste of a good box. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 2 hours ago, jvmacross said: Finally got around to pulling out my Takatoku 1/100 VF-1's to take a group shot with the Toynami "retro" box 1/100 VF-1's.... I like this comparison pic, it is pretty awesome.. I feel, the Toynami box is more like the toy instead and the valk inside is embellishment. It just feels all sorts of wrong, yet probably the best thing that can be done for the awful valk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Slave IV said: While it is cool that something like those exist, I can’t help but feel it’s a waste of a good box. Lol. Agreed. After so many prior releases one would figure they would reinvest in the mold and create a better iteration to go with the classic artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 6 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Agreed. After so many prior releases one would figure they would reinvest in the mold and create a better iteration to go with the classic artwork. I'm surprised that anyone at this stage and after several previous "repackagings" would think that Toynami would either want to or be capable of improving their 1/100 toy....it's been about re-boxing for years...the "retro" re-packs were the best idea they've had for a long time....hope they can bring it back....I have more money to burn! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted January 1, 2023 Share Posted January 1, 2023 The artist Toynami used for the retro-box art is Jaime Sullivan. Super nice guy and he appears at many of the SoCal cons and will gladly sign your toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 On 12/31/2022 at 10:15 PM, jvmacross said: These Toynami "retro" releases are probably the only toys I ever bought "just for the boxes"...lol I think they really do capture the essence of part of what made the old Takatoku Toys Macross collection (and vintage Macross merch in general) awesome....the amazing boxart! Toynami would have my money if they'd just sell the boxes along with new plastic trays to fit the Hi-Metal R toys and accessories. 😄 Don't get me wrong, I love the Hi-Metal R boxes, but these pique my nostalgia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkAddict Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 2 hours ago, TheLoneWolf said: Toynami would have my money if they'd just sell the boxes along with new plastic trays to fit the Hi-Metal R toys and accessories. 😄 +1 for this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 5 hours ago, TheLoneWolf said: Toynami would have my money if they'd just sell the boxes along with new plastic trays to fit the Hi-Metal R toys and accessories. 😄 Don't get me wrong, I love the Hi-Metal R boxes, but these pique my nostalgia. yeah...that was my thought when I first saw these...sadly the HMRs don't fit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 You could always have someone just create the proper tray to accommodate the HMR. But then who wants they’re coveted HMR associated with the like of Toynami? yuk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 I would buy custom Takatoku trays and boxes for HMR if they weren't expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 3 hours ago, sh9000 said: I would buy custom Takatoku trays and boxes for HMR if they weren't expensive. Same... "Retro" boxes would be nice...I think the old Yamato/Arcadia 1/60 stuff would actually benefit more by fitting them into some retro-styled boxes....surprised no one has ever tried it...wonder how much it would cost to commission such a project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 This guy might be able to get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Cool...is he on eBay or some other site? Prices seem reasonable...and it looks like he definitely would be up to the task Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 26 minutes ago, jvmacross said: Cool...is he on eBay or some other site? Prices seem reasonable...and it looks like he definitely would be up to the task eBay. He does many types of custom boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark-O-Matic Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 On 1/3/2023 at 8:22 PM, jvmacross said: Cool...is he on eBay or some other site? Prices seem reasonable...and it looks like he definitely would be up to the task Its almost half price if you buy from there website Boxformers they have a nice nemesis prime box too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark-O-Matic Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 I love this little guy I got him the day before Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Not sure if there is a difference between SDCC edition and regular release? One will happen....the other won't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 The SDCC version will probably say only Macross on the package and it looks to be grey instead of white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 4 hours ago, jvmacross said: Not sure if there is a difference between SDCC edition and regular release? One will happen....the other won't? What are those red rocket things sticking out on it's back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 31 minutes ago, sh9000 said: The SDCC version will probably say only Macross on the package and it looks to be grey instead of white. I see the grey now....I may want to get one....if anyone is going to attend, let me know if you can pick one one for me 15 minutes ago, Raikkonen said: What are those red rocket things sticking out on it's back? They basically are trying to re-create this as an old Shogun Warrior, which had those same missiles types.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 9 hours ago, jvmacross said: They basically are trying to re-create this as an old Shogun Warrior, which had those same missiles types.... Got it. So they're intended to be on the wings. For a moment I thought it was meant to be some sort of wind up mechanism. 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 Shogun Warriors VF-1J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 20, 2023 Share Posted July 20, 2023 26 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Shogun Warriors VF-1J. Nice... Any pics of the SDCC 2023 Exclusive Shogun VF-1S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 No. Only those 2 for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 I know this topic way predates my lurker days on thr forum, but I've always wondered why this topic is in the Toys forum. Toynami operates under a HG Robotech license, so shouldn't this be under the "Anime or Science Fiction" section? Just curious, it doesn't really bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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