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? Quote 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. Quote 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*) Quote 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) Quote 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 Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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! Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXis10z Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Finally. Quote 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? Quote 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. Quote 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: Yes it does! A stock pic below. Thanks. So the face and chest plates are the only parts that has the Battle Damage effect compared to the first Mark 6. Thanks again, eXis10z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 YAY! A few things just came in the mail. Curious to see if anyone can figure out what the new additions are... Spoiler YF-19 fold booster and VF-11B. I also re-arranged this shelf a little bit. upper level: birds that M&M flew lower level: birds that Hikaru flew. (If I am not mistaken, he flew the VF-1J and the yellow VF-1S in the TV show, and the red VF-1S and VT-1 in DYRL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: YAY! A few things just came in the mail. Curious to see if anyone can figure out what the new additions are... Reveal hidden contents YF-19 fold booster and VF-11B. I also re-arranged this shelf a little bit. upper level: birds that M&M flew lower level: birds that Hikaru flew. (If I am not mistaken, he flew the VF-1J and the yellow VF-1S in the TV show, and the red VF-1S and VT-1 in DYRL) Nice collection, Shizuka. It's getting bigger. All you need now is Hikaru's VF-1D and the Fan Racer from the TV series. And a red striped VF-1A for the DYRL movie. Btw, for the yellow VF-1S he used, it's just Super Packs installed and not Strike Packs variant. But everything else, you're all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Nice collection, Shizuka. It's getting bigger. All you need now is Hikaru's VF-1D and the Fan Racer from the TV series. And a red striped VF-1A for the DYRL movie. Btw, for the yellow VF-1S he used, it's just Super Packs installed and not Strike Packs variant. But everything else, you're all set. You're going to make me go dig out the box so I can swap the Strike cannon out for its Super part equivalent, aren't you? I blame you entirely. *LOL* Not really interested in the racer, but I am always keeping an eye out for the VF-1D. You know I have that one eBay auction on my watch list, waiting to swoop in at the 11th hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focslain Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 5/19/2018 at 3:02 PM, 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? Considering I just freed up funds from a con I'm not staying at... I might have to look into this and just do a slight mod to make it a captain uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) On 5/17/2018 at 1:59 PM, no3Ljm said: Friendly advice. Just end your Double 00 experience with the series. Pass on the movie. Just collect the figures from it. I have seen the movie once or twice, but it was years ago. From what I remember it wasn't the best but wasn't terrible either. Most if not all the gundam movies aren't that good, so it is on par with the others. Mostly re-watching for the suits and for recently finishing Super Robot Wars V. Edited May 21, 2018 by General Rasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Shizuka the Cat said: YAY! A few things just came in the mail. Curious to see if anyone can figure out what the new additions are... How bad did that VF-11B sting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 38 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: How bad did that VF-11B sting? *cough* 400 *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 @Shizuka the Cat: Now you need a VF-22 to round off your Macross 7 collection.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, borgified said: @Shizuka the Cat: Now you need a VF-22 to round off your Macross 7 collection.. Funny you should mention that. I do have a YF-21 with fast packs on the way. Isamu needs his friend after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Shizuka the Cat said: *cough* 400 *cough* Urgh, the VF-11B is next on my list, gotta have all the Macross Plus valks. Hoping someone will trade for a VF-31a. Edited May 21, 2018 by Sanity is Optional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slide Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Just now, borgified said: @Shizuka the Cat: Now you need a VF-22 to round off your Macross 7 collection.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Macross-Yamato-Arcadia-1-60-VF-22S-Sturmvogel-7-Max-blue-bandai/123144653856?hash=item1cabfe4c20:g:45wAAOSwwcdbAbNc Just sayin' that if it's going to sell for that little, it may as well sell to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 9 minutes ago, slide said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Macross-Yamato-Arcadia-1-60-VF-22S-Sturmvogel-7-Max-blue-bandai/123144653856?hash=item1cabfe4c20:g:45wAAOSwwcdbAbNc Just sayin' that if it's going to sell for that little, it may as well sell to you. It is on my watch list... As are many others from that seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slide Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Just now, Shizuka the Cat said: It is on my watch list... As are many others from that seller I wondered who else I may have to contend with... at least I think I know what's not on your list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said: You're going to make me go dig out the box so I can swap the Strike cannon out for its Super part equivalent, aren't you? I blame you entirely. *LOL* Not really interested in the racer, but I am always keeping an eye out for the VF-1D. You know I have that one eBay auction on my watch list, waiting to swoop in at the 11th hour. Hey Shizuka. Here's a Hikaru VF-1A for your needs. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Yamato-Japan-Macross-1-60-VF-1A-Hikaru-DYRL-Battroid-Valkyrie-NMIB-Robotech-V2/253631733685?hash=item3b0da11fb5:g:-TUAAOSwxUta~dvJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 12 minutes ago, slide said: I wondered who else I may have to contend with... at least I think I know what's not on your list If you want that Vf-11 you'll have to fight me for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 4 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: If you want that Vf-11 you'll have to fight me for it. Who says I don't want a 2nd VF-11B? *grin* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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