Drad Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 I'm going all in with Hi Metal R because of the lineup and pricing. Finally I'll have a shot at getting most of the pieces I've always wanted. Pricing is decent and with these it looks like they'll stand up to handling better than my more expensive ones that are more or less display pieces. Availability remains to be seen. I hope it won't be too hard to get these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 True. And let's hope it will past beyond the release of Regult and Glaug and the 1S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 True. And let's hope it will past beyond the release of Regult and Glaug and the 1S. It looked to me like they're planning to do pretty much everything that a Macross fan could want. Okay, maybe not everything but a lot. My list: Focker TV VF-1S Hikaru TV VF-1J Hikaru VF-1D Max TV VF-1A Max VF-1J Millia VF-1J Millia Queadlunn Rau Kakizaki TV VF-1A Glaug Regult x 2 VF-2SS w/SAP Here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2k6 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I was thinking of getting some HMR Regult and glaug, but with macross delta around the corner. ...and according with what we see in the trailer is not crazy think that maybe Bandai release some glaug and regult in his DX chogokin line?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 It looked to me like they're planning to do pretty much everything that a Macross fan could want. Okay, maybe not everything but a lot. My list: Focker TV VF-1S Hikaru TV VF-1J Hikaru VF-1D Max TV VF-1A Max VF-1J Millia VF-1J Millia Queadlunn Rau Kakizaki TV VF-1A Glaug Regult x 2 VF-2SS w/SAP Here's hoping. Hahaha! I'm just mocking Bandai. Remember the initial Hi-Metal series? They have a long list of plans too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I was thinking of getting some HMR Regult and glaug, but with macross delta around the corner. ...and according with what we see in the trailer is not crazy think that maybe Bandai release some glaug and regult in his DX chogokin line?. We would need Bandai to commit to making DX chogokin VF-1 Valkyries before they'd start thinking about Glaugs and Regults. So far the only DX VF-1 on the table is the monstrous 1/35 scale. I'd like to see a slightly smaller scale, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I get the feeling that the 1/35 scale VF-1 is not transformable, but what do I know right? I am going all in on the Hi-Metal R toys at this point. Unlike Graham, I was only able to collect all of the 1/60 v2's and destroids but did not complete the 1/48 and skipped the v1's altogether. I just like the fact that I can have enemy's and heroes in the same scale which is a first for me. I wish this would have been possible in my preferred 1/60 scale but I can't be choosy at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I really hope they do the 1/35 and that it is transformable and that it becomes like a "Soul of Chogokin" or some other upscale release brand. I hope Bandai then creates a 1/60 DX VF-1 to play with the other DX toys. I then hope Bandai makes all the rare and hero stuff in 1/100. I don't ever expect a DX Glaug, Regult, Q-Rau, or destroid but I'll be thrilled if we get them in 1/100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I just like the fact that I can have enemy's and heroes in the same scale which is a first for me. I wish this would have been possible in my preferred 1/60 scale but I can't be choosy at the moment. Wholeheartedly agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 i'm quitting the vf-1's on this line, i can't buy the vf-1's all over again. but i'm getting roy a few destriods and some bad guys. holding out for the 1/35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Oh yeah. I'd prolly buy a whole crew of Destroids, too. Always wanted a full squad. The Tomahawk is my favorite, I think. If Hi Metal R really takes off, I hope Bandai will give us a TV SDF-1. That'd be icing on an already amazing cake. Edited November 6, 2015 by Drad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yeah I would love a 1/100 SDF-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yeah I would love a 1/100 SDF-1 Heh. Well, something in a reasonable scale would be fantastic. What scale was the old Takatoku SDF-1? I'd be happy with that, or something close to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2k6 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 We would need Bandai to commit to making DX chogokin VF-1 Valkyries before they'd start thinking about Glaugs and Regults. So far the only DX VF-1 on the table is the monstrous 1/35 scale. I'd like to see a slightly smaller scale, personally.Why?....if the glaug and regult appears in macross delta as enemy's. ..Bandai can just make them in his DX Chogokin line... and not be necessary attached to a DX Chogokin VF-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drad Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Why?....if the glaug and regult appears in macross delta as enemy's. ..Bandai can just make them in his DX Chogokin line... and not be necessary attached to a DX Chogokin VF-1 That's true. But look how long it took to get enemy mecha toys from just SDF Macross TV. If Delta gets their baddies too, great, but it'll probably take a while. I don't know why it's so hard to get figures of Macross bad guys. We need villains for our heroes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor One Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 If Bandai makes a HMR VF-9 I will give my soul to this line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorindor Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm not sure about the Glaug from the trailer, but the Regults in Delta are different from the classic ones (altered chin cannons). That wouldn't really be so interesting to me. But some settled with the VF-19 Advance as a proxy for the YF-19, so I guess it would sell anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) I'm not sure about the Glaug from the trailer, but the Regults in Delta are different from the classic ones (altered chin cannons). That wouldn't really be so interesting to me. But some settled with the VF-19 Advance as a proxy for the YF-19, so I guess it would sell anyway.I thought I saw some sort of array where the beam cannon normally resides on the Glaug shown in the Delta trailer. The arm cannons look a little different too. Edited November 6, 2015 by Old Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Finally got around to attaching the GBP parts to my 1J. I have to say it looks fantastic once it's all decked out. Like having a miniature version of the Arcadia GBP. I even like the colored navigational lights on the legs. Thinking about getting some clear blue and red paint and doing the same to my Arcadia GBP. My only gripe is the droopy backpack. The added weight from the GBP boosters does not help. Really, Bandai? No locking mechanism at all? Held up by just friction and hope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 so the strike packs will be droopy when roy hmr is released? wonder why bandai wouldn't correct this flaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 so the strike packs will be droopy when roy hmr is released? wonder why bandai wouldn't correct this flaw Just like the previous VF-1 releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tochiro Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Latest podcast also covers Tamashii Nations.Timestamps included for those who want to skip the Delta news (i.e., those WITH NO HEART & SOULS!)http://www.macrossworld.com/speakerpodcast-ep-30-delta-folds-in/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 "Requested url was not found on the server" from my casts podcast app for my iphone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I think the sloppy backpack was one of the main reasons I never felt too interested in this line. That's a lot of weight to hold up, even at this smaller scale, and I'm surprised they ever expected the backpack hinge to be enough by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I never had any sagging issues with the backpacks on any of my Hi-Metals, new or old. My 1S Roy with the bits on the pack were fine, put the super/strike armor on the original bright white Hikaru 1J, no issues there either. My GBP 1J doesn't sag when the little bits are on the backpack either, I wonder how many people are forgetting the extra little hinge in the backpack that locks it in place? At the least the backpack doesn't sit too tight to the back, like the 1/60 V2 stuff, if you didn't clip that little bit on the top on any of mine the backpack always fell down, but if you did clip it, damn was it way too tight, caused stress marks, warped the plastic a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I never had any sagging issues with the backpacks on any of my Hi-Metals, new or old. My 1S Roy with the bits on the pack were fine, put the super/strike armor on the original bright white Hikaru 1J, no issues there either. My GBP 1J doesn't sag when the little bits are on the backpack either, I wonder how many people are forgetting the extra little hinge in the backpack that locks it in place? At the least the backpack doesn't sit too tight to the back, like the 1/60 V2 stuff, if you didn't clip that little bit on the top on any of mine the backpack always fell down, but if you did clip it, damn was it way too tight, caused stress marks, warped the plastic a bit too. Same here, no sagging backpack on my GBP 1J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I haven't tried to put the armor on by HMR 1J, but I've never had issues with the backup holding up super parts on my Focker VF-1S. In fact, I haven't had an issue with loose joints at all, and I own an original Hi-Metal Focker 1S, Hikaru 1J, and Max 1J. Since they are all friction joints, I could see how they might get loose eventually after a lot of handling, but mine seem to be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 Mine doesn't get the Saggy award either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFallen Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 No sagging here either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) The backpack on my HM-R flops at the slightest touch in both armored and non-armored mode. It stays in place as long as it doesn't get touched. It's locked properly on both. And those damn side-missiles pops-out/dislodges even more easily at the slight touch. Edited November 6, 2015 by treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 That's another complaint I've read a few times that isn't an issue on mine. The side missles (assuming you mean the ones on the hips) are rock solid. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 As long it doesn't get touched or glanced at slightly, those missiles stay in place like the backpack. I might have to apply some future polish or just tape it up so I don't lose any of it when I handle it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I have to pick at mine to get them off. The only thing loose on mine is the fists that are on the arm armor. They wobble a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 One does, one side doesn't on mine but it's not that bad. It doesn't fall off with a slight bump, but it does when being handled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) I think applying some tiny amount of future polish should help both backpack and side/hip-missiles be tight and more secure enough. Haven't really bothered applying on mine since I keep my HM-R in fighter-mode. Edited November 6, 2015 by treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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