fenrir72 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Yes... they already did with the "DYRL" style pilot. Fair trade. Extra panels. Slight recolors over a sucky pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 from toysdaily: http://toysdaily.com/discuz/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=249496&pid=7738938 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 That Hi-Metal VF-1J is really bright next to the Hi-Metal R version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 The 3 stripes are different. And the heads look like different sizes. 3 shades of white plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 The CF's are coming. I already have some ideas for a battle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) The 3 stripes are different. And the heads look like different sizes. 3 shades of white plastic. I think it's an interesting comparison of gradually tweaking the design for accuracy. They took the better sculpt and build of the HMR GBP on the left, went back towards the "TV white" of the original HM on the right (but not all the way), and nailed the stripes this time. Also seems they made the new head lasers a bit thicker for durability. Makes me glad I was able to snag one of the new versions, as it clearly seems to me like the best of the lot. Edited October 18, 2016 by ScrambledValkyrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) Both HM-R VF-1J Valkyries stand out to me. The original Hi-Metal looks like an amalgamation of those two. I like how Bandai went and made the GBP 1J specific to its DYRL appearance. It includes the 101 call sign, the grey visor, the odd chest stripe, and it is missing the colored arm bands. In contrast Hikaru's TV 1J is more accurate to the series animation with a better battroid head sculpt, colored bands on the arms and legs, a brighter white, and a corrected chest stripe. Edit: How could I forget? The HM-R Valkyries add U.N. Spacy markings on the legs. Edited October 18, 2016 by technoblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZorClone Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 so much 1J double-dipping though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 (edited) I wish they could get those letters to be less of a bold font though, they look way too intense. Also, I'm not sure I understand how you mean that they made the DYRL GBP 1J specific to that scene.. none of the details you're pointing out except the gray visor were visible under the armor during that ~5 second scene in the movie. Unless they're going off of DYRL line art that wasn't animated? Both the original HM and GBP versions have the DYRL-style black around the canopy though, while the new HMR with the right chest stripes has the TV style paint. Edited October 18, 2016 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Meanwhile... Not sure if I'm the only one, but my CF is noticeably tighter than my other previous HM-Rs (Armored-1J and Hikkie-1S). Won't ship my Hikkie-1J until next month or so, but you guys let us know if its even tighter than the CF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al0324 Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 quick question, and i'm sure its answered before, but would you guys know what these stands are called or where to get em? i just ordered a HMR GBP *excited* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 After 18 days being stuck in Japan my VF-1A has cleared customs. Last few times I ordered SAL shipping took less than 15 days including weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Got my CF from Mykombini yesterday...that was quick! Haven't opened it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobytrap Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Expecting to get my VF-1A and VF-1J on Thursday. Currently my planes are on a plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazinger Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Expecting to get my VF-1A and VF-1J on Thursday. Currently my planes are on a plane. via Imgflip Meme Generator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZorClone Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Meanwhile... Not sure if I'm the only one, but my CF is noticeably tighter than my other previous HM-Rs (Armored-1J and Hikkie-1S). Won't ship my Hikkie-1J until next month or so, but you guys let us know if its even tighter than the CF. I felt like the front feet on my CF's were a tad floppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boobytrap Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 via Imgflip Meme Generator Somehow I doubt that anyone on this forum has a problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 I wish they could get those letters to be less of a bold font though, they look way too intense. Also, I'm not sure I understand how you mean that they made the DYRL GBP 1J specific to that scene.. none of the details you're pointing out except the gray visor were visible under the armor during that ~5 second scene in the movie. Unless they're going off of DYRL line art that wasn't animated? Both the original HM and GBP versions have the DYRL-style black around the canopy though, while the new HMR with the right chest stripes has the TV style paint. I'm talking more about the aesthetic that Bandai is using in the new line rather than a canon reason. The Hikaru and Roy 1S DYRL HM-R Valkyries use a similar off-white base to the GBP 1J. Because of that, and the other points I noted, I'm happy to group the GBP 1J with the movie Valkyries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Looks like my VF-J's have clear customs, I expect them to get to my by tomorrow or the next day. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylive Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Last one! Maybe you can order it and compare it to the Bandai originals? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamashii-Effect-Explosion-Yellow-Ver-for-S-H-Figuarts-Fix-D-Arts-Anime-Figure-/252040911140?hash=item3aaecf1924:g:yxoAAOSwwbdWNzSg More.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamashii-Effect-Exposion-yellow-ver-S-H-Figuarts-/281912848643?hash=item41a350b103:g:zqMAAOSwa-dWnQzO http://www.ebay.com/itm/S-H-Figuarts-Tamashii-Effect-Explosion-red-Ver-Fix-D-Arts-Anime-Figure-/272319143696?hash=item3f677c5f10:g:1WcAAOSwZVlXldAa http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamashii-Effect-Exposion-yellow-ver-S-H-Figuarts-/252255762924?hash=item3abb9d79ec:g:sbkAAOSwoydWnL6i fyi i just received my knockoff explosion effects and they are great. one yellow, one smoke, one red. great value. and they are deceptively big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHunterVF1S Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 via Imgflip Meme Generator Better than snakes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 fyi i just received my knockoff explosion effects and they are great. one yellow, one smoke, one red. great value. and they are deceptively big. Great! Post some pics when you can.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDX17 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 HLJ for the win: VF-1J arrived today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easnoddy Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Why is it that Max sold out but not Milia? And yet the Milia is only available as a Tamashii exclusive only available to us through MyKombini? Max just that much more popular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridden001 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Max was a standard release and Milia is a Tamashi Web Exclusive. That is why I like web exclusives better. You can always get them because the window stays open so much longer. Anytime I see "Web Exclusive" on the release, my anxiety drops. I will say however; that lately, and I mean for about the last 2 years, even if you miss the pre-order window, they have always been available at release with a slight mark up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluprinT Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 im still waiting on Loopaza to release i 1J and 1A that i pre ordered in August. Anyone have experience with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenrir72 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 im still waiting on Loopaza to release i 1J and 1A that i pre ordered in August. Anyone have experience with them? My VF 1A is already delivered via amiami. VF 1J on the way from hlj. Did you combine both in the first place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylive Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 just saw this on facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Cool. I'd definitely buy accessory packs and effect parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaylive Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 absolutely. hmr is perfect for effect parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bomber Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 im still waiting on Loopaza to release i 1J and 1A that i pre ordered in August. Anyone have experience with them? Did you email them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) just saw this on facebook Oh hell yeah! Exactly what I was asking for! Where are the pre-orders?! Edit: well, not exactly because I'd rather have the mini rockets from the armor packs but there is hope! Edited October 19, 2016 by Slave IV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZorClone Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 fyi i just received my knockoff explosion effects and they are great. one yellow, one smoke, one red. great value. and they are deceptively big. lol I actually forgot I ordered some too, looks like they'll be in this week. And yep, the ones from Bandai were also surprisingly large, all the effects parts have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 just saw this on facebook And that is instantly bought! I hope they do some mini rockets/missiles also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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