sqidd Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Convectuoso said: From all those pictures, the Regult Scout is the one I want the most I want all of them the most.
vladykins Posted December 4, 2020 Posted December 4, 2020 1 hour ago, sqidd said: I want all of them the most.
Podtastic Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 On 12/4/2020 at 4:15 PM, Convectuoso said: From all those pictures, the Regult Scout is the one I want the most Logically, as this completes the Regults. Its sad though that they obstinately keep skipping the rare and exciting non-transforming mecha in favour of the same old VF oversupply.
peter Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 The market value on these things is absolutely bonkers. Some of them cost as much as their DX 1/48 counterparts. I was in Japan and I found a 1/60 Strike Roy V2 BNIB for less that an HMR Roy at another shop. I don't get the appeal, they aren't that much cheaper than something way bigger and more detailed. At this very moment, I'm looking online and I see a VF-1J GBP HMR for ¥28,000 and they have the Arcadia VF-1J GBP 1/60 for ¥23,370, and nevermind the fact that the 1/60 was on sale last week for ¥18,000.
Slave IV Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, peter said: The market value on these things is absolutely bonkers. Some of them cost as much as their DX 1/48 counterparts. I was in Japan and I found a 1/60 Strike Roy V2 BNIB for less that an HMR Roy at another shop. I don't get the appeal, they aren't that much cheaper than something way bigger and more detailed. At this very moment, I'm looking online and I see a VF-1J GBP HMR for ¥28,000 and they have the Arcadia VF-1J GBP 1/60 for ¥23,370, and nevermind the fact that the 1/60 was on sale last week for ¥18,000. The Arcadia GBP was just reissued so the price will be lower until stock dries up and it climbs again. These HMRs have been long gone for a while and there is nothing else that comes close in the history of Macross toys that displays and plays as well as this line. Also, specifically regarding the GBP...I think the HMR is probably the best implementation of the feature even at such a small scale. It just fits so perfectly.
vladykins Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 I will say that the GBP was one of the last of the line I purchased but it does look fantastic.
RHunterVF1S Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 4 hours ago, peter said: The market value on these things is absolutely bonkers. Some of them cost as much as their DX 1/48 counterparts. I was in Japan and I found a 1/60 Strike Roy V2 BNIB for less that an HMR Roy at another shop. I don't get the appeal, they aren't that much cheaper than something way bigger and more detailed. At this very moment, I'm looking online and I see a VF-1J GBP HMR for ¥28,000 and they have the Arcadia VF-1J GBP 1/60 for ¥23,370, and nevermind the fact that the 1/60 was on sale last week for ¥18,000. I agree with you. The only reason I got into the line was the tease of the enemy mecha and space issues. I love my valks but can't justify the space having the collection I wanted to have. I can fit double the amount of 1/100 in the same space as I can my 1/60's. Not to mention having a Monster, destroids, and Zentraedi mecha in the same scale and quality. I hope Bandai releases more but I understand the basics of the business. With the market how it is worldwide why invest the money on all new molds for 1/100 Macross stuff. They have the 1/48 and they can just repaint that multiple times and milk the mold.
mantisfists Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 2 hours ago, RHunterVF1S said: I agree with you. The only reason I got into the line was the tease of the enemy mecha and space issues. I love my valks but can't justify the space having the collection I wanted to have. I can fit double the amount of 1/100 in the same space as I can my 1/60's. Not to mention having a Monster, destroids, and Zentraedi mecha in the same scale and quality. I hope Bandai releases more but I understand the basics of the business. With the market how it is worldwide why invest the money on all new molds for 1/100 Macross stuff. They have the 1/48 and they can just repaint that multiple times and milk the mold. What drives me crazy is that they've done the work and invested the money to complete the collection.....every missing mech already exists....they just haven't released them.
sqidd Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 22 minutes ago, mantisfists said: What drives me crazy is that they've done the work and invested the money to complete the collection.....every missing mech already exists....they just haven't released them. There is a MASSIVE difference between the cost of prototype and the cost of gearing up for production.
vladykins Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 They already have the molds for SDFM VF-1A Max and Hayao.
sqidd Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, vladykins said: They already have the molds for SDFM VF-1A Max and Hayao. True. And not trying to be argumentative. Just pointing out another potential factor. Those molds could be worn out. My guess is new molds cost them $50K+ minimum.
Ridden001 Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 For anyone who had their shipments stuck with Luna, mine was also and I just received it at my front door.
no3Ljm Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 7 minutes ago, Ridden001 said: For anyone who had their shipments stuck with Luna, mine was also and I just received it at my front door. What HMR figure you bought from Luna?
Ridden001 Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 (edited) Are you looking to buy one? 3 hours ago, no3Ljm said: What HMR figure you bought from Luna? Edited December 7, 2020 by Ridden001
no3Ljm Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, Ridden001 said: Are you looking to buy one? No, I'm just curious. I didn't recall any HMR figure posted here that was available at Luna from the last couple of page. So I was wondering about your stuck shipment post.
Ridden001 Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 34 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: No, I'm just curious. I didn't recall any HMR figure posted here that was available at Luna from the last couple of page. So I was wondering about your stuck shipment post. I understand. I was responding to the question about Luna having delays. I got a DX Roy from them so I was giving some encouragement to others that their shipping is coming through.
optimuspint Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 5 hours ago, sqidd said: True. And not trying to be argumentative. Just pointing out another potential factor. Those molds could be worn out. My guess is new molds cost them $50K+ minimum. More than likely over $100k
no3Ljm Posted December 7, 2020 Posted December 7, 2020 13 minutes ago, Ridden001 said: I understand. I was responding to the question about Luna having delays. I got a DX Roy from them so I was giving some encouragement to others that their shipping is coming through. Got it.
sh9000 Posted December 8, 2020 Posted December 8, 2020 This year I think I'll take a pic of my HMR VF-1D in Fighter mode hanging on the Christmas tree with Hikaru and Minmay in the cockpit for my 4th year of doing this.
Lolicon Posted December 8, 2020 Posted December 8, 2020 Hopefully we'll get some more releases in 2021. 2020 was just the worst.
Anasazi37 Posted December 8, 2020 Posted December 8, 2020 30 minutes ago, sh9000 said: This year I think I'll take a pic of my HMR VF-1D in Fighter mode hanging on the Christmas tree with Hikaru and Minmay in the cockpit for my 4th year of doing this. 25 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Hopefully we'll get some more releases in 2021. 2020 was just the worst. Sorry guys, couldn't resist. This ornament is just too perfect.
Kanzaki Posted December 8, 2020 Posted December 8, 2020 I think the HMR line has its appeal, especially with the size, articulations and details. The VF-1J GBP HMR was probably one of the best GBP made, even for its size.
Lolicon Posted December 8, 2020 Posted December 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Anasazi37 said: Sorry guys, couldn't resist. This ornament is just too perfect. Love that ornament!
Felix Posted January 4, 2021 Posted January 4, 2021 I just received both of the Hi-Metal L-Gaim bots. Needless to say, they are amazing. Thought I'd look around the internets and see what's shaking around the Macross Hi-Metal R world. Turns out it is just a ghost town with a couple of tumbleweeds bouncing through it. I know the DXs are the new hotness, but in a way I prefer the Hi-Metal R versions. Oh well, all good things...
Uxi Posted January 5, 2021 Posted January 5, 2021 On 12/7/2020 at 6:48 PM, Lolicon said: Hopefully we'll get some more releases in 2021. 2020 was just the worst. I'm still hoping for a Metal Siren.
vlenhoff Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 On 12/7/2020 at 11:22 PM, sh9000 said: Oh yeah!
sh9000 Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 29 minutes ago, vlenhoff said: Oh yeah! Cheers and Happy New Year!
jvmacross Posted January 8, 2021 Posted January 8, 2021 3 hours ago, sh9000 said: Cheers and Happy New Year! Maybe next year we can get The Twelve Days of HMR Christmas as only the King of HMR can do it!
Ekafithra Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 Hi, where can I find replacement for vf-1 hi metal nosecone? I happen to lost one.
Mommar Posted January 9, 2021 Posted January 9, 2021 Well, the Hi-Metal line is still around. The Dragonar just went up for Pre-order. No sign of Macross stuff though.
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