borgified Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 35 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Oh yeah... my HMR Hikaru VF-1A arrived today. I could not get the leg armor parts to attach initially. Realized it was due to them having attached the back plate to the side leg armor piece in reverse. So I removed, swapped, reversed, and re-attached the back plate for both legs. Kind of surprised how Bandai is doing some sloppy work with this release. You're the fourth (or fifth?) person that has mentioned the HMR VF-1a Supers.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 57 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: YAY! I found a faculty member willing to sponsor my proposed dissertation research topic idea! So excited... I might actually be able to graduate in 2 years! To celebrate... I kind of ordered a Yamato 1/60 VF-11B. See... it was not a frivolous purchase... it was a one=time, celebratory purchase. I had a justifiable excuse... really! Why doesn't anyone believe me?! Oh yeah... my HMR Hikaru VF-1A arrived today. I could not get the leg armor parts to attach initially. Realized it was due to them having attached the back plate to the side leg armor piece in reverse. So I removed, swapped, reversed, and re-attached the back plate for both legs. Kind of surprised how Bandai is doing some sloppy work with this release. Also... for some reason, when I look at my HMRs, I feel a bit Jewish. It's like a minora made of Valkyries and Tamashii stands. Wow you are on a roll girl. For me, im just hopping arcadia reissues these and hopefully with fixes and tampo printing or bandai could up the game with by releasing their own vers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Just received an order from Mandarake (YF-29 Ozma), and found out that the valk is missing one of the intake covers (it was supposed to be unused, but opened, with no mention of any missing parts). I have another used YF-29 coming that I think can provide the spare cover if I need, but am still cheesed off about getting a flawed item. Has anyone had any similar issues with Mandarake in the past and were you able to get to a resolution with them? I'd love to know. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 I got a used VF-171EX Alto from them that had the cap on one of the wing hinges broken off. Didn't complain, as it was cheap and hidden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 That’s a shame, I’ve never had an issue with missing/damaged pieces from mandarake. Though I’m not sure that I’ve bought anything that was opened. I try to stick to the “not opened, package damaged” items. Unfortunately they’re items are sold “as is”. You may want to contact them anyway. Maybe they will make an accommodation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: That’s a shame, I’ve never had an issue with missing/damaged pieces from mandarake. Though I’m not sure that I’ve bought anything that was opened. I try to stick to the “not opened, package damaged” items. Unfortunately they’re items are sold “as is”. You may want to contact them anyway. Maybe they will make an accommodation. Yeah there's always going to be a small risk that this might happen with "opened box" purchases. I wrote back with the hope that they might address the issue, but I won't be surprised if they stick with the "as is" clause anyway. Hoping that they'll recognize this and give me some "goodwill" considering the amount of purchases I've made over the last few weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 @rdrunner: I'm thinking that Manda would give a discount on your next purchase specifically for that location only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Welcome home 1/60 Hikaru VF-1J Super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 On 5/17/2018 at 2:56 PM, CrossAir said: Thanks for the suggestion but I think I gonna take the hard way and watch the entire show. After five episodes I'm still in 23 hours ago, pafy6285 said: I don't think we'll be done with 00 yet. There's a planned sequel announced for 00 though no specific details yet (like if it will be movie, ova, or series). Don't get me wrong. I love the 00 series -- the series and not a big fan of the movie. But I'm a big fan of the mechas featured in the movie. 22 hours ago, rdrunner said: Seconded - the movie was a bit of a let down. The mech designs were ok. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 New arrivals this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Transparent super parts? IFactory?? *blink blink* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Valkyrie Factory, actually. Look ‘em up. They sell knockoffs of old Yamato bits and pieces like those transparent Super part covers. They may have Arcadia VF-1 copies too, can’t remember. Quality is... ok, I guess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Sildani said: Valkyrie Factory, actually. Look ‘em up. They sell knockoffs of old Yamato bits and pieces like those transparent Super part covers. They may have Arcadia VF-1 copies too, can’t remember. Quality is... ok, I guess? Thanks, yes that’s right. It’s the KO version of the super strike parts set that someone had talked about in the other thread. The only difference is that mine came with the clear parts. Quality is ok but this is really meant to be an extra set for my VF-1A and I won’t feel bad about putting the Kite logo on the boosters. FWIW these aren’t that cheap compared to the super parts set in the market if you have the patience to wait for the right price. I was merely curious about the quality of these and wanted them for the clear parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, borgified said: @rdrunner: I'm thinking that Manda would give a discount on your next purchase specifically for that location only. Thanks @borgified, that would be a good outcome, but I guess we’ll see. It won’t be long before I buy something from them again I’m sure. Ordered a set of Alto super parts from them but they were out of stock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) Just grabbed this from eBay - it was 40 miles away from me the whole time! I'm very pleased - I like the design and the transformation. I finally have a use for the Nightmare Plus Super parts I bought months ago too! One of the few Valkyries a certain Feline doesn’t own yet too. I like it a lot. Off to get a Yetistand adapter for it though since the one that comes with it is a bulky eyesore. Edited May 19, 2018 by Sildani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Nice pickup -- that one is a safe bet, unlike the Alto with the craptastic plastic wing pings syndrome and the always beautiful but craptastic CF version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Why in the world is the men's version cheaper, when the women's version uses less material? Where is the logic in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 11 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Why in the world is the men's version cheaper, when the women's version uses less material? Where is the logic in that? Women value clothing more than men and are used to paying more for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Women value clothing more than men and are used to paying more for it? I am sure there are some men out there that value clothing as much as women.... somewhere... (*looks at boyfriend's wardrobe*) I am almost sure there are some men out there that value clothing as much as women... somewhere else.... But seriously, from a materials and production cost prospective, I don't like that we get the short end of the stick when it comes to clothing prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 11 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: I am sure there are some men out there that value clothing as much as women.... somewhere... (*looks at boyfriend's wardrobe*) I am almost sure there are some men out there that value clothing as much as women... somewhere else.... But seriously, from a materials and production cost prospective, I don't like that we get the short end of the stick when it comes to clothing prices. Neither do I. (*looks at wife's wardrobe*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrossAir Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: I am sure there are some men out there that value clothing as much as women.... somewhere... (*looks at boyfriend's wardrobe*) I am almost sure there are some men out there that value clothing as much as women... somewhere else.... But seriously, from a materials and production cost prospective, I don't like that we get the short end of the stick when it comes to clothing prices. As long there are so many women out there addicted to clothing and willing to pay those higher prices there will never be a change (looking at wife's wardrobe, too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 (edited) One nice thing about being a grad student... I can get away with owning mostly jeans, shorts, t-shirts, and blouses. I have a few nice, expensive outfits for evenings out or formal events, like doing research presentations and attending IEEE conferences. But, for the most part, I prefer wearing something comfortable, like kigarumi cat costumes when I am at home, and jeans and an MIT shirt when I am on campus. *cough* Though I may have just the slightest of addictions when it comes to shoes.... and jewelry..... and valkyries. *cough* Also... Is it weird to own 6 different pairs of glasses? I find it strange that my boyfriend only has 1 pair. And he thinks me having 6 pairs is a bit excessive. I argue that I need that many pairs so that I can match them with what I am wearing. Everyone does that, right? Edited May 19, 2018 by Shizuka the Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 22 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Also... Is it weird to own 6 different pairs of glasses? I find it strange that my boyfriend only has 1 pair. And he thinks me having 6 pairs is a bit excessive. I argue that I need that many pairs so that I can match them with what I am wearing. Everyone does that, right? Not me. I only have two pair. A sunglasses and a prescription one. Though I do have 6 pairs of wrist watches to match what I am wearing for certain occassions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Sunglasses? I have two pairs and I only got the 2nd pair because the other one is 10 years old and scratched up. They are both black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Slave IV said: Sunglasses? I have two pairs and I only got the 2nd pair because the other one is 10 years old and scratched up. They are both black. I was actually meaning eyeglasses, not sunglasses. If we count sunglasses, then I have 9 pairs of glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Women's products, even when identical to men's, have been proven to cost more on average for... no real reason. I mean there IS a reason, sexism, but no GOOD reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 32 minutes ago, kajnrig said: Women's products, even when identical to men's, have been proven to cost more on average for... no real reason. I mean there IS a reason, sexism, but no GOOD reason. EXACTLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 6 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Is it weird to own 6 different pairs of glasses? I find it strange that my boyfriend only has 1 pair. And he thinks me having 6 pairs is a bit excessive. I argue that I need that many pairs so that I can match them with what I am wearing. Everyone does that, right? There’s a guy in Macross Delta you’d have a world in common with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I've been wearing the same pair of frames for about 3 years now? I swap it out with a new frame every 5 years or so. A good pair of frames isn't cheap, and I tend to get thin wire oval frames that don't really go with or against outfits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMania Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I have three pairs of reading glasses from CVS. One to read with, another to read with when I forget where I put the first one, and another at the office when I forget to bring the first two. That way I can be sure that I'm never without my reading glasses and I always make the most of my income to splurge on the things that matter. Valkyries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 30 minutes ago, MacrossMania said: I have three pairs of reading glasses from CVS. One to read with, another to read with when I forget where I put the first one, and another at the office when I forget to bring the first two. That way I can be sure that I'm never without my reading glasses and I always make the most of my income to splurge on the things that matter. Valkyries. Most of my eyeglasses were under $40 each. I order from GlassesUSA.com. They have a decent selection of cute frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Got a Marvel Legends Deathlok for $5.97 after tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXis10z Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, eXis10z said: Finally. *snip* Nice! Btw, does it come with Battle Damage Armor parts like the first Mark 6 figure from their MMS line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXis10z Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 3 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Nice! Btw, does it come with Battle Damage Armor parts like the first Mark 6 figure from their MMS line? Yes it does! A stock pic below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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