Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.

[Slave IV]

13 minutes ago, tekering said:

I know exactly how you feel...  Getting relevant information on third-party product is becoming harder and harder, as there's just too much idle chatter and minutiae to sift through... TFW2005 is almost as bad as MacrossWorld.  

• FansToys' "Terminus Giganticus" was sold in two parts; "Gabriel" is a single package
• DX9's proportions are closer to Omega Supreme's animated depiction; FansToys is more G1 toy-accurate
• "Terminus Giganticus" has balance issues, as multiple video reviews have established; "Gabriel" is more stable and easier to pose
• FansToys is known for heavier figures with an overabundance of die cast; "Gabriel" is heavy enough as it is...!  

Simply put, DX9's figure looks exactly like Omega Supreme I remember from the cartoon, and thus fits the Masterpiece aesthetic best.

Is that how she looked in the movie?

Thanks! That's pretty much the info I wanted. I love TFW but I don't even check the regular or 3P threads there anymore. Too much nonsense, not enough new stuff that interests me. 

[spacemanoeuvres]

12 minutes ago, Mommar said:

We’re all old, we’ve worked many years and have larger paychecks... either that or somebody is murderng their credit.

 

[Sanity is Optional]

I just live somewhere that the cost of living is so obtusely insane that spending ~12k on figures so far doesn't really make much of a difference in saving for a house.

[sh9000]

59 minutes ago, tekering said:

Is that how she looked in the movie?

Pretty much.

[Shizuka the Cat]

So, I was wondering...

In Macross lore, does Basara eventually marry Mylene? 

I am trying to organize my valkyries, and wondering if I should make room for the VF-19 Kai to go on my Max + Miria shelf as their son-in-law.

Please tell me she did not get together with Mr Boring Pilot with the Dmitri haircut.

[Zx31]

It is deliberately never clarified or resolved.

[Scyla]

2 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

So, I was wondering...

In Macross lore, does Basara eventually marry Mylene? 

I am trying to organize my valkyries, and wondering if I should make room for the VF-19 Kai to go on my Max + Miria shelf as their son-in-law.

Please tell me she did not get together with Mr Boring Pilot with the Dmitri haircut.

I can't imagine that Basara would be the guy that is interested in anything but singing. I'm pretty sure Miria got her way and married Mylene to Gamlin.  

*Gamlin Kick*

Edited May 1, 2018 by Scyla

[Zx31]

6 minutes ago, Scyla said:

I'm pretty sure Miria got her way and married Mylene to Gamlin.

She changes her mind on this late in the show

[Scyla]

1 hour ago, Zx31 said:

She changes her mind on this late in the show

Really? Seems like I need to watch Macross 7 again.

[Shizuka the Cat]

Welcome to the family, VF-4G!

I did not realize she was so much bigger and longer than the VF-1. I had to put her onto the shelf sideways as she is just too long to fit in the display cabinet oriented in the same direction as the other valks.

[Zx31]

3 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

Welcome to the family, VF-4G!

I did not realize she was so much bigger and longer than the VF-1. I had to put her onto the shelf sideways as she is just too long to fit in the display cabinet oriented in the same direction as the other valks.

I'm constantly tempted by the VF-4 but I haven't pulled the trigger yet. Congrats!

[Shizuka the Cat]

12 minutes ago, Zx31 said:

I'm constantly tempted by the VF-4 but I haven't pulled the trigger yet. Congrats!

I have to admit, I am of 2 minds regarding the VF-4's design. Part of me thinks it looks neat and futuristic. But part of me also finds the way it mounts missiles to be strange. Why not put wing hard points, to allow for a variety of ordinance? It seemingly cannot use reaction weapons as a result. Also, seemingly no use of fast packs, super or strike parts, or armor. It's use of 10 wings or fins (vs the VF-1's 6.... 2 for the wings, 2 for the tail fins, and 2 fins on the legs) make it seem like it is most suited for atmospheric flight, making me wonder if that era had a separate space-superiority fighter and the VF-4 was an air-superiority fighter?

Edited May 1, 2018 by Shizuka the Cat

[borgified]

Just reading you're feed back in regards to the VF-4 @Shizuka the Cat. Wasn't the VF-4 a prototype of a future valk that was to be produced and that's why there was no need to add the Super and the reaction missles? 

Starting to watch Macross 7 now as I didn't watch it originally and now thinking that the VF-11 was possibly based on the design of VF-4? 

If anyone can correct me on the two above items, greatly appreciated.

From Jenuis' pic on Anymoon.

Edit: Is the VF-0s longer than the SV-51 (as I don't have a VF-0 valk in my collection)? One hour later.. The SV-51 are longer and taller than the VF-0s.

    

Edited May 1, 2018 by borgified

[Lolicon]

3 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

Welcome to the family, VF-4G!

I did not realize she was so much bigger and longer than the VF-1. I had to put her onto the shelf sideways as she is just too long to fit in the display cabinet oriented in the same direction as the other valks.

Grats on the VF-4. Just paint the nose yellow and add some skulls to the stabilizers and she'll be perfect.

[Mommar]

2 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

I have to admit, I am of 2 minds regarding the VF-4's design. Part of me thinks it looks neat and futuristic. But part of me also finds the way it mounts missiles to be strange. Why not put wing hard points, to allow for a variety of ordinance? It seemingly cannot use reaction weapons as a result. Also, seemingly no use of fast packs, super or strike parts. It's use of 10 wings or fins (vs the VF-1's 6.... 2 for the wings, 2 for the tail fins, and 2 fins on the legs) make it seem like it is most suited for atmospheric flight, making me wonder if that era had a separate space-superiority fighter and the VF-4 was an air-superiority fighter?

 

2 hours ago, borgified said:

Just reading you're feed back in regards to the VF-4 @Shizuka the Cat. Wasn't the VF-4 a prototype of a future valk that was to be produced and that's why there was no need to add the Super and the reaction missles? 

Starting to watch Macross 7 now as I didn't watch it originally and now thinking that the VF-11 was possibly based on the design of VF-4? 

If anyone can correct me on the two above items, greatly appreciated.

From Jenuis' pic on Anymoon.

Edit: Is the VF-0s longer than the SV-51 (as I don't have a VF-0 valk in my collection)? One hour later.. The SV-51 are longer and taller than the VF-0s.

    

Actually the VF-4 is the result of merging the VF-1 Fast packs with the body of the VF-1 so it already technically has fast packs built in and doesn’t require additional packs.  Plus the single hull body configuration gives it a 40% increased fuel capacity over the VF-1.  The VF-4 was a space superiority craft because of that plus it actually had manuverability issues in atmosphere which lead to the development of the VF-5000 for in atmosphere use.  It does also have hard points on the wings but they weren’t shown in animation, etc...  so they aren’t included on the toy.

[no3Ljm]

1 hour ago, Lolicon said:

Grats on the VF-4. Just paint the nose yellow and add some skulls to the stabilizers and she'll be perfect.

Don't listen to Lolicon, @Shizuka the Cat. You have to paint the feet brown too then I can call that perfect. 

 

[Mommar]

V.2 Figuarts Vader.

[Slave IV]

1 hour ago, Mommar said:

V.2 Figuarts Vader.

Oh man! That looks better than the other pics I've seen. 

[Mommar]

1 hour ago, Slave IV said:

Oh man! That looks better than the other pics I've seen. 

The figure looks great, though I do have a few gripes still.

[dizman]

8 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

I have to admit, I am of 2 minds regarding the VF-4's design. Part of me thinks it looks neat and futuristic. But part of me also finds the way it mounts missiles to be strange. Why not put wing hard points, to allow for a variety of ordinance? It seemingly cannot use reaction weapons as a result. Also, seemingly no use of fast packs, super or strike parts, or armor. It's use of 10 wings or fins (vs the VF-1's 6.... 2 for the wings, 2 for the tail fins, and 2 fins on the legs) make it seem like it is most suited for atmospheric flight, making me wonder if that era had a separate space-superiority fighter and the VF-4 was an air-superiority fighter?

Like everyone else said it does have hardpoints but the Yamato/Arcadia version went for the sleek look. A few MW members have done hardpoint mods using a magnet as I recall. The VF-4 was the main UN Spacy fighter for a while before the VF-11 entered service to replace it.

[Lolicon]

4 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Don't listen to Lolicon, @Shizuka the Cat. You have to paint the feet brown too then I can call that perfect. 

 

3 hours ago, Mommar said:

V.2 Figuarts Vader.

Which one is the V2 Vader? Episode IV or VI? Or some other release I never saw. 

[seti88]

8 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

I have to admit, I am of 2 minds regarding the VF-4's design. Part of me thinks it looks neat and futuristic. But part of me also finds the way it mounts missiles to be strange. Why not put wing hard points, to allow for a variety of ordinance? It seemingly cannot use reaction weapons as a result. Also, seemingly no use of fast packs, super or strike parts, or armor. It's use of 10 wings or fins (vs the VF-1's 6.... 2 for the wings, 2 for the tail fins, and 2 fins on the legs) make it seem like it is most suited for atmospheric flight, making me wonder if that era had a separate space-superiority fighter and the VF-4 was an air-superiority fighter?

References of supers and strike packs mounted are in the masterfile book...

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/42469-macross-master-file/?page=4

You can pose these questions in the http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/forum/2-movies-and-tv-series/ thread and am sure a detailed discussion with seto will shed some light...

recent discussion on the vf4g for example..http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/45063-super-macross-mecha-fun-time-discussion-thread/?page=13&tab=comments#comment-1377025

 

 

[Mommar]

17 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

Which one is the V2 Vader? Episode IV or VI? Or some other release I never saw. 

Well I just call it Star Wars but ever since the prequels came out people get confused if you don’t say Episode IV or A New Hope.  

[Slave IV]

 

27 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

Which one is the V2 Vader? Episode IV or VI? Or some other release I never saw. 

V2 SHF Vader is from Ep. IV, A New Hope. 

The original SHF Vader is from Ep. VI, Return of the Jedi. 

[Lolicon]

2 hours ago, Mommar said:

Well I just call it Star Wars but ever since the prequels came out people get confused if you don’t say Episode IV or A New Hope.  

I wasn't asking about the movie titles since you just said V.2 Vader. I wanted to know which was the newer release, the episode 4 or 6 Figuarts Vader. 

2 hours ago, Slave IV said:

 

V2 SHF Vader is from Ep. IV, A New Hope. 

The original SHF Vader is from Ep. VI, Return of the Jedi. 

That's what I wanted know. Thanks! 

[neko878]

12 hours ago, dizman said:

 

This a really cool pic of the VF-4. 

Does anyone know where I can find accessories like the deck crew that will scale with the Arcadia VF-4?

[tekering]

30 minutes ago, neko878 said:

Does anyone know where I can find accessories like the deck crew that will scale with the Arcadia VF-4?

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/30406-160-grounddeck-crew-for-our-valks/

[anubis20]

Found out about this Eva after getting my Unit 2 and 8 last week. Had to have it! This was seen at the end of Evangelion 3.0 as a preview of 4.0

 

Edited May 2, 2018 by anubis20

[neko878]

6 hours ago, tekering said:

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/30406-160-grounddeck-crew-for-our-valks/

Thanks for the link tekering!

Wow this topic was made almost 9 years ago lol!

[Tking22]

No packages in quite some time, and then as usual I get multiple packages in at once, plus a few more ill-advised, spontaneous Lego purchases. V2 Figuarts Vader is by far superior to the original, taller, better sculpt, and a fabric cape. While not UCS, I REALLY like the Lando Falcon all built up, it's got more gaps in the opening panels than the Force Awakens Falcon we got just a few years ago, but I really like the colors, and Lego young Lando is awesome. I fraked my back up last weekend hanging with some friends, stayed in Saturday, Sunday, stayed home from work Monday, and watched Adam West Batman, film included. Had to get this set, retiring soon, West himself passed away, not worth original retail I would agree, but I nabbed it for $140 cash brand new in town off Craigslist, didn't get stabbed.

 

[Tking22]

On 4/30/2018 at 5:31 PM, Slave IV said:

Thanks! That's pretty much the info I wanted. I love TFW but I don't even check the regular or 3P threads there anymore. Too much nonsense, not enough new stuff that interests me. 

Lol I'll be that guy.

-Terminus was sold in one box barely a month after release, most shops only carry the A & B set now.

-Proportions are completely subjective, Omega looked like both Gabe and Terminus in the cartoon due to how old and piss poor it was drawn, proper proportions will vary from person to person.

-TG Does seem to have balance issues for some, mine seems fine and isn't anywhere near as bad as some I've seen online. On the opposite end many are reporting getting their DX9 Gabe in covered in water, some are even reporting mold, and some are reporting paint issues and chips.

-DX9 Gabe is actually slightly heavier then TG, Benscollectibles showed this off and had a very good comparison.

Either way both are an expensive gamble, either can have issues. I personally don't like the newer MP figures that are super toon accurate, I passed on several myself, I prefer the older MPs like the Datsuns and Lambos that have more detail, and are more toon and toy blend. Gabe is what Takara would make, straight out of the toon to a fault in my opinion, TG has more detail and in my opinion a far superior base mode, which is oddly important to me, he also could wobble on you. Like most Transformers, mileage will vary from person to person.

[anubis20]

SDF-1 PF Arrived  I was wondering how Arcadia was shipping them since it was 1 per case. They just taped both boxes together 

 

[Zx31]

Jelly

[spacemanoeuvres]

18 minutes ago, anubis20 said:

SDF-1 PF Arrived  I was wondering how Arcadia was shipping them since it was 1 per case. They just taped both boxes together 

 

Love seeing those brown boxes lol 

Wish I bought one, congrats 

[Tking22]

33 minutes ago, anubis20 said:

SDF-1 PF Arrived  I was wondering how Arcadia was shipping them since it was 1 per case. They just taped both boxes together 

 

 

Have you opened one yet? Do they even seem like they are worth it? They looked wholly unimpressive in promo shots, especially considering what Arcadia is charging for these things.