Scyla Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Hot Toys are so awesome, I am always amazed at how realistic the faces are and how much detail they have. I dare not start collecting them, and also the realistic faces kinda creep me out. *snip* They also creep me out. I'm interested in a die cast Iron Man armor but I feat that it comes to live at night and kills me while sleeping with a repulsor blast or choke me to death because he's too heavy for me to lift him. At least with Bandai Valkyries and their loose joints they are not able to walk away from their cabinests so I'm save. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raya1823 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 hehehe, the Macross Fairy was good to me in Aug. A few pics to share with you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) Take some pics of those Hi-Metal Hazray My 2 cents on Hot Toys. I got into them last year and Just felt more and more un-satisifed with owning them. With my Transformers and Macross I can pick them up and transform them, get really fun poses... it's like two cool toys in one....HT's just kind of sit there. They have great sculpts and detail, but as toys they leave a lot to be desired. Posing is pretty limited and the engineering on the bodies hasn't evolved much past an ab crunch "evolution" in the last 5 years or so. The diecast pieces are a lot better, but still fairly limited. They really need collapsing areas around the knees and elbows to allow more life like movement so you can get decent bends, like with SOC's and SRC's. It won't look as seamless, but the poses are so robotic and stiff. I just don't feel they are pushing the engineering end and slowly increasing prices. But on some pieces like the MK1 V2... there are so many little pieces that getting any kind of poses means breaking the thing. Idk, might as well get a statue for some of them, as limited as the motion can be. My Silver Centurion, when I pulled the legs down for an A stance... it just kind of collapsed down on to the side of the hips. The paint just smelled terrible too, like a cheap knockoff or something. I really couldn't rock that dark candy red as it overpowered the rest of the suit and looked bad on my shelf. No going back after the diecast versions. For $300+ dollars a piece I just feel they don't offer enough value anymore. Plus they print so many of them they might as well sell them at Walmart. haha. The only HT I have left is the evil Superman, because I love that film so much. I'll be getting the diecast Robocop, but that'll be my last HT for awhile. Just not my thing. Edited August 31, 2014 by Gakken85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 About a half a year ago I stopped collecting Hot Toys, before that I was on a hot streak buying up a bunch of different ones for about 8 months straight, it was Hot Toys and not a single other figure. I purchased 11 different figures, from them, 6 ended up getting damaged from, I don't know, dust? Both my Keaton and Bale Batman's got rips in their armor, my Bruce Lee had weird tears throughout his abs, my Ezio's clothing pretty much fell apart at the shoulder pauldron, my Mime Jack Nicholson Joker had weird oil or something on his face then his face literally began to melt and smudge off, and lastly but definitely worst is my Hulk and Bruce Banner combo pack, which I actually got just about 3 months ago, has a tear under his left armpit and a nice tear on his right bicep. Hot Toys are beautiful, detailed figures, I just think it's better to be more selective with these figures then literally anything else on the market you can buy, from what I've read, Iron Man armors seem to be pretty nice across the board, I'm thinking anything with rubber skin or armor is where you're going to want to stop and think about it, I saw Hot Toys Gamora the other day from GoG and thought that looked like a train wreck waiting to happen. I'd love the own an Iron Man or War Machine armor, Maybe a Robocop even, they seem to do mechanical stuff well, and vehicles, but too many other releases seem way too hit and miss. I've still got Keaton Batman and Hulk, mostly because I love them to much to get rid of them even with their flaws, I've also got Marty and the Darlorean on pre-order, Doc Brown too eventually. Back on topic though I know, my bad, I'm just still pretty upset about it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 (edited) I'm sticking to 80's movies I loved, or really amazing robots. I'll get Marty and Robocop. Maybe an ultron from the new movie. But only a few per year. Lol. That was fun. Just called Umeda. Listened to a short message then got somebody on the phone. I asked, "Anybody that can speak english? American?" Hold music. Sounded like classical. This guy comes on and he understood, "Order number". Got the order number wrong, but then I corrected him. I think he caught like half of my words. He said " will send invoice. Please wait." I think they are sending the invoice now. Edited September 1, 2014 by Gakken85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) came home today to a very nice little surprise! my dad (who lives in the UK) sent me over a late birthday present!! now I have two YF-30's! which is nice I'll admit considering I would have never bought a second one.. im more impressed with the fact he managed to chose something that im interested in! He said there is a anime & collectibles shop in a neighboring town which just stocked the 30 as a brand new release so he figured I wouldn't have it yet and bought one! so yeah no complaints! I put this one in battroid mode up next to the other in fighter.. looks cool but kinda loose and fiddly to handle.. didn't end up using the locking parts. she stands quite well without them. Had to keep the feet un-extended and I prefer the vertical stabilizers in the outward position.. just in case some folks notice the pose errors.. pic below! Edited September 1, 2014 by spanner76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamutzyro Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 About a half a year ago I stopped collecting Hot Toys, before that I was on a hot streak buying up a bunch of different ones for about 8 months straight, it was Hot Toys and not a single other figure. I purchased 11 different figures, from them, 6 ended up getting damaged from, I don't know, dust? Both my Keaton and Bale Batman's got rips in their armor, my Bruce Lee had weird tears throughout his abs, my Ezio's clothing pretty much fell apart at the shoulder pauldron, my Mime Jack Nicholson Joker had weird oil or something on his face then his face literally began to melt and smudge off, and lastly but definitely worst is my Hulk and Bruce Banner combo pack, which I actually got just about 3 months ago, has a tear under his left armpit and a nice tear on his right bicep. Hot Toys are beautiful, detailed figures, I just think it's better to be more selective with these figures then literally anything else on the market you can buy, from what I've read, Iron Man armors seem to be pretty nice across the board, I'm thinking anything with rubber skin or armor is where you're going to want to stop and think about it, I saw Hot Toys Gamora the other day from GoG and thought that looked like a train wreck waiting to happen. I'd love the own an Iron Man or War Machine armor, Maybe a Robocop even, they seem to do mechanical stuff well, and vehicles, but too many other releases seem way too hit and miss. I've still got Keaton Batman and Hulk, mostly because I love them to much to get rid of them even with their flaws, I've also got Marty and the Darlorean on pre-order, Doc Brown too eventually. Back on topic though I know, my bad, I'm just still pretty upset about it all. WOW, you had some bad luck with HOT TOYS! Id probably feel the same way. I own about 50 different hot toys figures and ive never had any issues of them breaking on me. Ive been collecting them since the military line which i have several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykiat Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 came home today to a very nice little surprise! my dad (who lives in the UK) sent me over a late birthday present!! now I have two YF-30's! which is nice I'll admit considering I would have never bought a second one.. im more impressed with the fact he managed to chose something that im interested in! He said there is a anime & collectibles shop in a neighboring town which just stocked the 30 as a brand new release so he figured I wouldn't have it yet and bought one! so yeah no complaints! I put this one in battroid mode up next to the other in fighter.. looks cool but kinda loose and fiddly to handle.. didn't end up using the locking parts. she stands quite well without them. Had to keep the feet un-extended and I prefer the vertical stabilizers in the outward position.. just in case some folks notice the pose errors.. pic below! another 30.jpg you have a great dad i think mine was just glad i moved out haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 you have a great dad i think mine was just glad i moved out haha yeah he's pretty cool and tries his best considering we haven't seen each other in a number of years due to living in different countries but we do stay in constant contact.. We do have a lot in common though Macross not being one of them but it was really nice he thought of doing this! I'll be sure to return the favour for his birthday later in the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Haha. My dad collects knives and guns, but he'd shake his head at me spending 300 bucks on a toy. I wouldn't trust him to buy one... he has problems using the internet. haha Yup nice of your dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 First time buying from Mandarake. They shipped the item in a much bigger box and with lots of styro padding (dont know what it is called, it looks like marshmallow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Man Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 came home today to a very nice little surprise! my dad (who lives in the UK) sent me over a late birthday present!! now I have two YF-30's! which is nice I'll admit considering I would have never bought a second one.. im more impressed with the fact he managed to chose something that im interested in! He said there is a anime & collectibles shop in a neighboring town which just stocked the 30 as a brand new release so he figured I wouldn't have it yet and bought one! so yeah no complaints! I put this one in battroid mode up next to the other in fighter.. looks cool but kinda loose and fiddly to handle.. didn't end up using the locking parts. she stands quite well without them. Had to keep the feet un-extended and I prefer the vertical stabilizers in the outward position.. just in case some folks notice the pose errors.. pic below! *snip* What an awesome Dad. Must be the UK influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 @spanner76 You have a cool dad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Hehe! Yeah us Brits are a cool bunch eh! The only thing he could have done which would have been even cooler would be the Max & Milia set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 (edited) Bought a VF-0S from a friend during his organizing storage unit sale. Edited September 7, 2014 by Saburo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Black and gold and Jolly Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 They look fantastic all together Saburo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Man Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Great shot Saburo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Share Posted September 7, 2014 Royx3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Progression of a classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Thanks everyone, I didn't think I would be buying a Valk today. I met up with some friends to hang out and check out toys while they organized their toy storage units and next thing you know I am buying an unopened VF-0S. Edited September 8, 2014 by Saburo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Share Posted September 8, 2014 Get a good deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Yep, got a great deal on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XFJ-01A Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 You just inspired me to break apart my VF-0S and give her a once over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brouken Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 THIS.....IS.....SKULL LEADER! :-D Bought a VF-0S from a friend during his organizing storage unit sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceoftherebellion Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Damn that's an awesome photo. I've been thinking about picking one of these up myself, actually! I'm sure Yamato's new mold will be better in every way, but I'm not that patient and the old one obviously still looks pretty awesome IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 My VF-!D finally arrived after two months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 My VF-!D finally arrived after two months! Crazy! But at least you finally have it. -b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 My newest addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 My VF-!D finally arrived after two months! Open up a bottle of champagne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon18 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 My VF-!D finally arrived after two months! Damn that's long. Better than never. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 My VF-!D finally arrived after two months! finally you got your long sought after valk! congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks guys, here are some pictures to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Awesome man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Very nice, well worth the wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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