sh9000 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Marvel Legends Black Widow Deadly Origin x3. Marvel Legends White Rabbit. DST The Black Hole V.I.N.CENT. Looks like Marvel Legends Red Hulk is more rare in my area than sanitizer. Got 2 and left the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Got this already! I didn't realize it was going to be so tiny but the engineering is fantastic! It looks a lot better than any MP Seeker I've sen so far and the articulation is pretty damn good. Very nice but again, I thought I was getting a Generations sized figure so while I am very impressed and glad to experience it, I will not be investing in anymore of these. Maybe. Their Jazz and metallic toy Megatron look pretty good too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 47 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Got this already! Is that a VF-1 with red Super Packs in the background on the right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Looks like jet fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Is that a VF-1 with red Super Packs in the background on the right? 20 minutes ago, Rogueload said: Looks like jet fire. It’s the box art from 80’s transformers toys. Indeed it is Jetfire Edited April 25, 2020 by DYRL VF-1S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Got my 3rd party Sazabi earlier this week. It's closer to a customized MG w/ metal joints than a Metal Build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkx Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Sanity is Optional said: Got my 3rd party Sazabi earlier this week. It's closer to a customized MG w/ metal joints than a Metal Build. It looks awesome. Can't wait to get my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 1 hour ago, kkx said: It looks awesome. Can't wait to get my own. Warning, as it's a Sazabi the articulation isn't super good, and it's pretty light (like at best 1/2 the weight of the Kshatriya), but damn if it doesn't look good. Also those metal joints are freaking TIGHT, try to loosen them up before assembly, lest you crack some plastic on accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 5 hours ago, Shizuka the Cat said: Is that a VF-1 with red Super Packs in the background on the right? Yep, I think we’ve discussed this here before but Jetfire was a reuse of the Takatoku 1/55 VF-1 mold to create a Transformer. Unfortunately for Hasbro, it was the Transformer that put all other Transformers to shame and basically put the nail in the coffin for Tramsformers as far as I was concerned. Many years later and it’s come full circle for me as Arcadia and Bandai Valks again put MP Transformers to shame. This little guy I just got is pretty impressive though and reminds me of the playability of the HMR line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 7 hours ago, DYRL VF-1S said: It’s the box art from 80’s transformers toys. Indeed it is Jetfire For many years I stared at this super cool artwork, and I wished for a Valkyrie. It is so cool we can enjoy Valkyries these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathans82 Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 While waiting on all of my DX stuff to come in from Japan, picked up a couple of older items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, nathans82 said: While waiting on all of my DX stuff to come in from Japan, picked up a couple of older items. Chunky Monkey!!!!!! I think I'm going to end up with more CM's than planned for. Edited April 25, 2020 by sqidd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 4 hours ago, vlenhoff said: For many years I stared at this super cool artwork, and I wished for a Valkyrie. Indeed! Jetfire was my only “nice” TF and is the reason I collect Macross now. (Though like most Americans, Robotech is why I watched Macross.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Indeed! Jetfire was my only “nice” TF and is the reason I collect Macross now. (Though like most Americans, Robotech is why I watched Macross.) I got Jetfire around 2001. It took me about 17 years to get it, and then I got the chunkey monkey re-releases from Bandai. Same here, it was a guy at work during the 90's who introduced me to Macross, and explained the Robotech connection to me. It has been a long journey, but i am glad companies decided to revisit Macross, and realized how many passionate fans there were out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkx Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Warning, as it's a Sazabi the articulation isn't super good, and it's pretty light (like at best 1/2 the weight of the Kshatriya), but damn if it doesn't look good. Also those metal joints are freaking TIGHT, try to loosen them up before assembly, lest you crack some plastic on accident. This (when I finally get one, still waiting for the postage situation to improve before I make full payment) will very much be a display only. I am find with the fixed post (like the post you have) and just keep it at that. I can't imagine how much time and money I will need to put in to get a display piece like this if my only options is to buy the MG kit and add all the extra resin conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Honestly, it only took 2 weeks to show up in the US, probably not much reason to wait on shipping the Sazabi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 NECA Aliens Kenner Drake. Black Series Lando Calrissian. Marvel Legends Shang-Chi, Doctor Doom, She-Hulk, and Retro Storm black costume x2. Made a Gold Team Storm using one of my spares in white costume and some silver paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Messing around with this thing and I noticed Gerwalk mode! OK, stock on this thing just rose 1000% for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Slave IV said: Messing around with this thing and I noticed Gerwalk mode! OK, stock on this thing just rose 1000% for me! Haha. Good pose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: Haha. Good pose! Thanks! And thanks for getting me into these. I’m loving it more and more. Already ordered two versions of their Jazz now too. I don’t want to got too deep in this game but they remind me of the displayability and playability of HMR. Very dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 44 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Thanks! And thanks for getting me into these. I’m loving it more and more. Already ordered two versions of their Jazz now too. I don’t want to got too deep in this game but they remind me of the displayability and playability of HMR. Very dangerous. Too true. But oh so fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 1 hour ago, nightmareB4macross said: Too true. But oh so fun! Yeah, I’ve been letting my kids play with it along with some other high end toys lately and they love this stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 43 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Yeah, I’ve been letting my kids play with it along with some other high end toys lately and they love this stuff! Awesome. Look into the Insecticons set. These little critters are ultra fun. Kids like bugs and if you make it transform it’s an instant win in their book! Pure creepy and delightful fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 19 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: Awesome. Look into the Insecticons set. These little critters are ultra fun. Kids like bugs and if you make it transform it’s an instant win in their book! Pure creepy and delightful fun. I’ll check them out but again, never planned to get into this line. I did hear they come with energon cubes so that is an incentive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Slave IV said: Messing around with this thing and I noticed Gerwalk mode! I like this pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 5 minutes ago, sh9000 said: I like this pic. Thanks! I can’t believe I’m getting sucked back into TFs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Finally got this grail out of the box. Now to find someone to do the repro labels and a 1A heat shield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Finally got this grail out of the box. Now to find someone to do the repro labels and a 1A heat shield. Worthy of another drool. Edited April 27, 2020 by Slave IV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 (edited) High museum quality piece right there @DYRL VF-1S, plus encased in a proper shrine with proper lightening for all to see! Can we all give you a bottle of Hibiki/Hakushu/Yamakazi for admission fees after this worldwide quarantine is over? Edited April 27, 2020 by borgified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 3 hours ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Finally got this grail out of the box. Now to find someone to do the repro labels and a 1A heat shield. DX quality really slipping. j/k it's a pretty neat find from the before times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hachi Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 On 4/17/2020 at 1:00 AM, Shizuka the Cat said: Thank you very much! Must resist temptation to pursue a graduate degree in mathematics next. *sigh* I must be allergic to making money *sigh* Congrats Shizuka! Look at it this way. When you earn money, you can buy a lot more valks instead! (Enabler mode off) Seriously, my hobbies are my inspiration to keep on working. Although with Covid-19 I've really been just scratching off a lot of items on my buying wishlist. But once I'm done with some insurance payments next year I'm gonna be back to my shopping spree online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Upcoming AFC 1/100 releases: Volume 52 Saudi Air Force Tornado IDS 2008 Volume 53 US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle 366th Fighter Wing 391st Fighter Squadron 2010 Volume 54 JASDF F-4EJ Kai 302nd Squadron Final Marking (Black) 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 11 hours ago, Slave IV said: Worthy of another drool. 10 hours ago, borgified said: High museum quality piece right there @DYRL VF-1S, plus encased in a proper shrine with proper lightening for all to see! Can we all give you a bottle of Hibiki/Hakushu/Yamakazi for admission fees after this worldwide quarantine is over? 7 hours ago, Lolicon said: DX quality really slipping. j/k it's a pretty neat find from the before times Thanks guys! Right @Lolicon ?! I was bamboozled when I bought this DX. haha. @jenius My decal/sticker sheet wasn't die-cut/kiss-cut. Do you (or anyone else) happen to know if that is a thing with some of these early 1/55's or do I have some kind of manufacturing mistake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 11 hours ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Finally got this grail out of the box. Now to find someone to do the repro labels and a 1A heat shield. @DYRL VF-1S What case is that? So sweet! Need a link to purchase some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauce Dog Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 My younger brother has finally had nostalgia hit him hard for all the Robotech he grew up watching, which has led both of us to consuming every single Macross show in existence. While we both decided to aim for collecting higher end figures ( DX CHOGOKIN VF-1J shall be mine one day!), I could not resist buying this 'masterpiece' for fairly cheap (MIB for $60us, shipping included) to see how it compared to the Jetfire I owned. So yeah, these guys do feel like garbage in hand (and of course the light electronics no longer work) but decent for the times and for what I spent on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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