Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.

[A_Man_and_a_Woman?!]

Here are the latest additions to my 2-month collection :

That Shadow (Legioss) and Beta (Legioss butt-attachment) fighter look so out of place...

Edited September 25, 2014 by A_Man_and_a_Woman?!

[ChaoticYeti]

I am glad I finally pulled the trigger on an SV-51. I think I have lucked out. Seems to be tight, and I have had no issues with the wing joints so far. I might need to acquire the other two... This may be my favorite gerwalk mode too.

Edited September 25, 2014 by ChaoticYeti

[Gakken85]

DO NOT use super glue; it'll make a mess and won't hold. That part is made of ABS so you should use plastic weld formulated for ABS:

• Enlarge the pivot-pin hole to alleviate stress and hold the broken pieces together, just touching;
• Dab a droplet of liquid weld to the gaps between the parts and let capillary action carry the solvent in;
• Clamp the part so that the the repair is stabilized and squeezed with constant pressure ( small vise, clamps, or clothes pin should do the trick) and look for a bit of melted plastic oozing from the join -- that's a good thing
• Let the part rest unmolested for about a day;
• Carefully scrape off with a hobby knife, or file down, or sand the now cured ridge of plastic that oozed out of the join so that the surfaces are flush.

If you do it right, it should be hard to tell that the hinge was ever broken at all.

Never heard of this glue.

Anybody got a product link on this?

Edited September 25, 2014 by Gakken85

[chyll2]

technically it is not a glue, since it is a chemical that melt plastic in a controlled manner (or not, depend on how it is handled), melting the plastic and joining two broken piece of plastic this way by pushing both together creates a stronger bond. hence the "plastic weld" term.

Edited September 25, 2014 by chyll2

[Saburo]

Here are the latest additions to my 2-month collection :

Very nice, the collection is steadily growing!

Nice. It has been awhile since I bought a transformer. I like the masterpiece stuff, but other than that I can't stand them anymore. They are pretty lazy, and no fun to transform. I have been trying to decide which third party to get to get me back into collecting TF. I've been looking at the 3p Devastator gestalts for a few years now. Maybe I can make a stand adapter...

I stopped collecting TFs and Sold off a majority of my collection I still buy 3P combiners and a few other figures I like but TFs no where near the level Macross purchases.

I am glad I finally pulled the trigger on an SV-51. I think I have lucked out. Seems to be tight, and I have had no issues with the wing joints so far. I might need to acquire the other two... This may be my favorite gerwalk mode too.

Awesome! Its a nice looking fighter. Which reminds me I have one sitting at my place which I need to take pics of.

[Gakken85]

Interesting. Do hardware stores carry it or do I need to buy off ze nets?

[Saburo]

Interesting. Do hardware stores carry it or do I need to buy off ze nets?

I bought a bottle of Ambroid Pro Weld at a local hobby shop, hopefully you can find it locally.

Here's a link of the product

http://www.amazon.com/Ambroid-110-Pro-Weld/dp/B0035Y26HS/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Another alternative is Tenax-7R

http://www.amazon.com/Tenax-7R/dp/B00EMXTBG0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411233679&sr=8-1

[technoblue]

NIce fix, Gakken!

The modeling solvents and cements should be easy to find at a well stocked hobby shop if you want to try to save the original parts. I couldn't find anything similar at a big box hardware store.

[Gakken85]

Maybe. I'll go with the black shoulders for now.

[Scyla]

Nice. It has been awhile since I bought a transformer. I like the masterpiece stuff, but other than that I can't stand them anymore. They are pretty lazy, and no fun to transform. I have been trying to decide which third party to get to get me back into collecting TF. I've been looking at the 3p Devastator gestalts for a few years now. Maybe I can make a stand adapter...

If you are interested in MMCs Feral Rex I would get Tigris (or preorder Felisaber with the early bird discount) It is the barest release of the bunch but it is a fun toy to handle and play around with so you know what to expect from MMC. From there it gets better and better with the other team members.

I also would prefer Green Giant (as far as I understand it the green one has some improvements over the yellow one) over Hercules because TFCs design language and engineering does nothing to me. The downside of Giant is that the bot modes are very lackluster. With Feral Rex you get toys that are good in every mode imho. I still don't get why people dislike the animal modes because they are very poseable and look like a mechanized version of the animal they are representing. Nor more or less accurate than any of the other mechanical beasts in the TF universe sans the Beast Wars bots with their shellforming hide.

I hope I can make some comparisons between Feral Rex and M³ if (IF) DHL manages to intercept the package with Menasor in it before they send it back to the States.

Oh I also got something *grabs into the toy bin*:

[xrentonx]

None of my VF-1s have the shoulder problem but I may swap the black ones on my 30th with one of my Roys because I think it would look awesome

Just a big fan of grey/black joints & mechanical parts with colored armor in general.

Edited September 25, 2014 by xrentonx

[aceoftherebellion]

Just arrived in the mail!

[Scyla]

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Just arrived in the mail!

Someday all the stock from angolz and hkcollectibles will be gone.

[Gakken85]

Some day, but not THIS DAy!

Patience pays

[Las Vegas Dad]

Nice pick-up! Lucky! I need a Renewal VF-25F next.

[Gakken85]

They've been popping up on man a lot.

[vsim]

Okay, it's not a new toy purchase. But I did run into this little guy from when I was just a little Robotech junkie . I was clearing out an old box of Transformers to sell and just had to save this one!

Can anyone tell me exactly what this thing is from? lol. I'm guessing it used to have a gun.

[xrentonx]

Joke machine, I think. Not positive though! There's a JM expert around these forums somewhere...

Edited September 26, 2014 by xrentonx

[edstuff]

That's not a joke machine. I wanna say it was called a "morpher" but I could be wrong.

Oh and Gakken you can actually get that stuff at an auto parts store too. One kind is called jb weld. But it takes FOREVER to dry. Like 6-8 hours or something like that

[xrentonx]

Yeah maybe a Robotech morpher.

[vsim]

I can't even find any english writing on it, I expected to find BANDAI on it or something, but nope, just Japanese characters. As best I can tell, it says "bitsukuuesuto ... takatoisu" on it in Katakana.

ビックウエスト

タカトクトイス

Which, with the help of google translate is apparently Big West, "Takatoku" Toys.

..

And all hail Anymoon!

http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=1825

Edited September 26, 2014 by vsim

[Saburo]

Nice haul Gakk!! Post up the pics once you get them all opened.

[Vagabond Elf]

Swindle looks good ELF

He is fun! He's taken a back seat to Jackie and the Stealth, though - those toys have made me very happy.

[brouken]

I can't even find any english writing on it, I expected to find BANDAI on it or something, but nope, just Japanese characters. As best I can tell, it says "bitsukuuesuto ... takatoisu" on it in Katakana.

ビックウエスト

タカトクトイス

Which, with the help of google translate is apparently Big West, "Takatoku" Toys.

..

And all hail Anymoon!

http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=1825

that's Big West and Takatoku Toys. :-)

[aaajin]

Joke machine, I think. Not positive though! There's a JM expert around these forums somewhere...

Thats not a bandai/matchbox Joke Machine. Not a toynami morpher too. I believe its the original morpher that toynami copied from. Not too sure who made it but Im guessing it was bandai.

[Gakken85]

Nice haul Gakk!! Post up the pics once you get them all opened.

Will do. Gonna probably save WJ for Saturday. Spread things out a bit

Had to wipe that white smuts off my wheeljack boxes haha. Wish they'd wrap them in something.

The act stands are for my destron tapes. Going to get Razorbeak out and flying.

Ed- I'll put that down for a rainy day. Wouldn't hurt to fix the originals.

Edited September 26, 2014 by Gakken85

[Saburo]

Will do. Gonna probably save WJ for Saturday. Spread things out a bit

Had to wipe that white smuts off my wheeljack boxes haha. Wish they'd wrap them in something.

The act stands are for my destron tapes. Going to get Razorbeak out and flying.

Ed- I'll put that down for a rainy day. Wouldn't hurt to fix the originals.

You have good self control. I'd like to hear your thoughts on WJ.

I got to play around with this guy, he was with my 2 Feral Rex figures delivery.

Edited September 26, 2014 by Saburo

[aceoftherebellion]

Someday all the stock from angolz and hkcollectibles will be gone.

I bought them from a member of these forums, actually!

In fact, now that I think about it, I think a good half of my collection is thanks to the for-sale and trade section.

Edited September 26, 2014 by aceoftherebellion

[colonknight]

How about this Macross & Robotech Motorcycle Helmet by Masei 911 Helmets - sales@maseihelmets.com

[aceoftherebellion]

That is pretty awesome... If I rode, I would definitely want one.

[spanner]

Picked me up a TV Roy 1S (MIB) at a bargain price I just couldn't pass up! Way cheaper than anywhere that I know that has one listed..
It's absolutely faultless, no loose joints or broken / cracked anything!

Also just realized that makes my Valkyrie collection count now a big 40! Hmmm quite happy with that little achievement! Happy days!

Also my 1/18 General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger pre-order came in.. this is Autoworlds (renewal) or "authentic" version with much higher detail! Is a very sweet model car! Really love it!

and.. I swapped out a few of my older (Minichamps) bikes which I didn't have on display anyways for a mint (TSM) 1/18 Tyrrell P34 six wheeler F1 car! Quite happy with that trade!

Now just waiting on my 1/18 Autoart McLaren F1 LM pre-order to arrive and im done! for the moment.. just gotta find room for the Tyrrell to sit as its currently sitting where the new McLaren will go..

Not a bad day's work if I say so myself!

Edited September 26, 2014 by spanner76

[mechaninac]

Maybe. I'll go with the black shoulders for now.

If you do decide to give the plastic weld (also called plastic cement or model glue, although more for Styrene than true ABS) a try, since you've already tried CA glue, you'll need to use Acetone or an Acetone based nail polish remover to clean off all the Cyanoacrylate residue from the pieces to be bonded; otherwise, the super glue gunk will prevent the solvent from doing its voodoo. And if you do try this repair, you may also want to file down the knurling on the metal hinge pins a bit to further reduce stress on the hinge and prevent future breakage.

[Gakken85]

Saburo - Cool 3p dino. How is the transformation?

Spanner - I used to love the Dukes of Hazard as a kid. Very cool car. Too bad it doesn't transform

Yeah I filed down the hinge already.

Thanks for the tips Mechanianc.

Jungle wanted to give me a $20 dollar future discount, but I told them again that I have no idea when I'd order from their site. I bought from their like 3 times last year. I asked that they refund shipping, and they finally offered me a $20 dollar refund now, though I still haven't gotten it. I wanted my shipping refunded but I guess $35 bucks was too much.

Have to say their customer service sucks.

Slow and totally unwilling to keep a repeat customer happy. I waited 2 days for a follow-up.

Not going to buy anything off their site unless it's brand new and something I can't find elsewhere. Sad because I'd had good experiences up to that point. I told them that they should monitor questions from people who purchase more closely. I understand that it's a used item, but It seems they just want to back it up and ship it without any contact.

Edited September 26, 2014 by Gakken85

[xrentonx]

You have good self control. I'd like to hear your thoughts on WJ.

I got to play around with this guy, he was with my 2 Feral Rex figures delivery.

I love the aesthetic! Was considering this one to be my first foray into 3P TF. How do you like your Columpio?

[Saburo]

Picked me up a TV Roy 1S (MIB) at a bargain price I just couldn't pass up! Way cheaper than anywhere that I know that has one listed..

It's absolutely faultless, no loose joints or broken / cracked anything!

Also just realized that makes my Valkyrie collection count now a big 40! Hmmm quite happy with that little achievement! Happy days!

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Also my 1/18 General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger pre-order came in.. this is Autoworlds (renewal) or "authentic" version with much higher detail! Is a very sweet model car! Really love it!

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and.. I swapped out a few of my older (Minichamps) bikes which I didn't have on display anyways for a mint (TSM) 1/18 Tyrrell P34 six wheeler F1 car! Quite happy with that trade!

20140926_195434.jpg

Now just waiting on my 1/18 Autoart McLaren F1 LM pre-order to arrive and im done! for the moment.. just gotta find room for the Tyrrell to sit as its currently sitting where the new McLaren will go..

Not a bad day's work if I say so myself!

Nice haul and congrats on making it to 40! Very nice auto collection you have there! Please tell me you Vrrrommmed the General Lee around your dining table and made ramps for it to do assisted simulated jumps?

Saburo - Cool 3p dino. How is the transformation?

Spanner - I used to love the Dukes of Hazard as a kid. Very cool car. Too bad it doesn't transform

Yeah I filed down the hinge already.

Thanks for the tips Mechanianc.

Jungle wanted to give me a $20 dollar future discount, but I told them again that I have no idea when I'd order from their site. I bought from their like 3 times last year. I asked that they refund shipping, and they finally offered me a $20 dollar refund now, though I still haven't gotten it. I wanted my shipping refunded but I guess $35 bucks was too much.

Have to say their customer service sucks.

Slow and totally unwilling to keep a repeat customer happy. I waited 2 days for a follow-up.

Not going to buy anything off their site unless it's brand new and something I can't find elsewhere. Sad because I'd had good experiences up to that point. I told them that they should monitor questions from people who purchase more closely. I understand that it's a used item, but It seems they just want to back it up and ship it without any contact.

The transformation is just like the G1 version, just bit more complex but not overly complicated.

I love the aesthetic! Was considering this one to be my first foray into 3P TF. How do you like your Columpio?

I really like Columpio, he's a solid figure, transformation is simple but fun and great to pose (although the shoulders and hip ball joints were a little loose, but that was solved with some nail polish). The only thing I am disappointed with is the lack of wrist rotation in bot mode. Other than that I am very pleased with him and can't wait to get the other figures.

I would say Columpio would be a great start into 3P, Fansproject does some nice work on their figures.