spanner Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 This happened.. Had wanted the red version for ages until I stumbled on the blue over the weekend. Looks just as nice I reckon! And is cheaper than the red too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) On 2/5/2017 at 0:36 AM, 505thAirborne said: I agree, I've been hesitant about getting these but it was such a good deal I couldn't resist. Just transformed it to Gerwalk & Battroid with no issues. I'm sold on the VF-171 now. @Scyla, It really is a good looking VF! Down the road when I eventually get a CF 171, buying the replacement triangles will be my first upgrade. Was that the worst issues with it or do other parts explode? I think the legs also have a build in auto explode mechanism when rotating them 90 degrees from and to Fighter-Mode because the there is something wrong with the mechanism. I think jenius and Chronocidal had this issue. There where also some reports on breakage on the two swing bars that connect the cockpit area to the hind fuselage. It truly is a CF version. Edited February 5, 2017 by Scyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 I would love to get another CF VF-171 to display in Battroid mode but that toy is way too risky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 On 2/4/2017 at 11:55 AM, sh9000 said: Found 3 more just sitting on the shelf at Target. Slave IV let me know if you want one. That same Target? I was just there a few times and never see them, haha. I'd be in for one! On 2/4/2017 at 3:19 PM, neko878 said: I just need to find a better backdrop and I'll give it a shot Even as Galvatron he's a prick towards Starscream AHAH! Yup he did a better job than the voice on the series. I think its worth every penny because of the quality. All good! Fanstoys are known to have better bot modes than their alternate modes. In fairness I rather have a better bot mode because he will be alternate mode too often. Well unless I do the coronation scene pic AHHA! My favorite sceen in all Transformers history...actually one of my favorite scenes in movie history! On 2/4/2017 at 4:59 PM, sh9000 said: Opened up my second HMR Armor. Can't wait for the third one to come in. It looks pretty cool on the CF VF-1J. Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Thanks! Ok one Hot Wheel reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Slave IV Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 4 hours ago, sh9000 said: Thanks! Ok one Hot Wheel reserved. Cool! 3 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Wow, nice grabs! Looking forward to HMR releases from the other series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Thanks. Another HMR Armored Valkyrie and the HM VF-19 Sound Booster should be coming in soon. Yeah I'll definitely buy the HMR VF-2SS and all other series Valkyries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grymg Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Ended up getting a Halo Warthog hotwheels on ebay. None of my micro figs seem to fit nicely in the passenger seat. Which ones are you guys using in the seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Do you mean the 1/60 Valkyrie pilots? They should fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Just... lion... around playing with these cute little kittens!.. Bandai really nailed it with this release! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Mirage and the VF31S arrived today. The Scopedog (Pailsen Files version) arrived weeks ago but I was too lazy to take a picture then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 (edited) On 2/5/2017 at 0:21 PM, Scyla said: I think the legs also have a build in auto explode mechanism when rotating them 90 degrees from and to Fighter-Mode because the there is something wrong with the mechanism. I think jenius and Chronocidal had this issue. There where also some reports on breakage on the two swing bars that connect the cockpit area to the hind fuselage. It truly is a CF version. Definitely be careful with the legs, it's not so much that they'll explode if you look at them funny, but the twist function in the legs has an excessively complicated locking mechanism to keep the legs from rotating unless they're in one particular position, and it's not something called out very well in the instructions. They don't offer reverse transformation instructions to begin with, which is where the problem lies. Just as a rule, never twist the lower leg in either direction unless the knee is perfectly straight. The lock is sloppy going from fighter to gerwalk, and will let you twist the leg with the knee down one notch, but it won't go back the other direction. Make sure to drop the legs all the way, and straighten the knee before twisting, and you should be ok. That's not to say the knee joint might not still explode into a dozen shards of cheap metallic plastic, but not twisting the leg incorrectly will help reduce the stress on that joint. If the gerwalk twist joint goes floppy though, it might already be broken internally, and your best bet is to leave the thing in fighter mode forever. Edited February 9, 2017 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 These came in today brand new and sealed. Max will be getting some custom armor soon just like the 1/60 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Yowza! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Visiting this thread is a totally voluntary inner conflict syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Got the mini version of the Synthetic Human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Misa came in today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 hours ago, dapro said: Got the mini version of the Synthetic Human. Nice , i cant wait to receive my order too . Lucky i preordered from HLJ , seem to be sold at most places now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyriepilot Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 My latest haul, Hi-Metal VF-1J Max and VF-1 Super Parts, and Macross Chara Works Vol. 2 I like the color scheme of the older Hi-Metal more, but the newer HMR just tops it in terms of worksmanship and firmness of joints. The Super Parts taken out of the box... Test fit on the HMR VF-1J, as I've always been curious if they are compatible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Fanstoys Sovereign. Im actually surprised by how fast this got here, left China on the 4th and it arrived yesterday Figure is excellent, super heavy almost closing in at 2 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) @valkyriepilot Cool. The HM VF-1J Max is more TV looking to me. Edited February 10, 2017 by sh9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 7 hours ago, anubis20 said: Fanstoys Sovereign. Im actually surprised by how fast this got here, left China on the 4th and it arrived yesterday Figure is excellent, super heavy almost closing in at 2 pounds. Cool! Where did you get that from? 7 hours ago, sh9000 said: @valkyriepilot Cool. The HM VF-1J Max is more TV looking to me. Agreed. I thought the same about Hikaru's vf-1j, that's why I got the HM instead of the HMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 11 hours ago, valkyriepilot said: My latest haul, Hi-Metal VF-1J Max and VF-1 Super Parts, and Macross Chara Works Vol. 2 I like the color scheme of the older Hi-Metal more, but the newer HMR just tops it in terms of worksmanship and firmness of joints. The Super Parts taken out of the box... Test fit on the HMR VF-1J, as I've always been curious if they are compatible. 3 hours ago, Convectuoso said: Agreed. I thought the same about Hikaru's vf-1j, that's why I got the HM instead of the HMR Yeah I use my HM VF-1S Roy as my TV Roy. Opened up my extra HMR VF-1J Max, swapped the Super Parts and gave them to my HM VF-1J Max. The one on the far right will be a future custom VF-1A Cavaliers. Still need to open 1 more HMR Armored Valkyrie, VF-1S Strike Roy, VF-1J Hikaru, and CF VF-1A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 5 hours ago, Convectuoso said: Cool! Where did you get that from? Got it from this guy on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/152383610918 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Thankfully my HM VF-1 Super Parts came with stickers intact. They will come in handy when I make my custom HMR DYRL VF-1A Max and Kakizaki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyNo Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 After 30 years of waiting... Finally!! This is the voltron for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 4 hours ago, DyNo said: After 30 years of waiting... Finally!! This is the voltron for me! I have to admit that does look very bad ass doesn't it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 In a rare bout of posting, I got Commander Rogers and Daredevil One:12 figures in the mail this week. Unfortunately The Punisher shipped late so he couldn't make the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Mega Action Series Optimus Prime MAS-01 Height comparison with 3A Optimus Prime One shall stand, one shall fall Friendship mode Natural kneeling pose - no problem! With HMR for size comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 optimus scales to zentradi size if compared to the HMR! Impressive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 6 hours ago, ArchieNov said: With HMR for size comparison That thing is huge!!! Does it transform?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 8 hours ago, Convectuoso said: That thing is huge!!! Does it transform?? No, it doesn't transform. It's the usual tradeoff in order to achieve this level of detail, proportion and articulation without becoming a flimsy mess. I personally don't mind it at all, although I do hear there are camps that can't accept a Transformer that doesn't transform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 My first ever Vader arrived! That is it for Star Wars for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bomber Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 i got this locally. such a amazing figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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