jvmacross Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: As for the purple hued Tomahawk, are Bandai basing it on the old Conversion Kit box artwork? The illustration of the Tomahawk on the Takatoku Conversion Kit is the same one I posted here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/41926-hi-metal-r/?do=findComment&comment=1343785 It's by Yoshiyuki Takani...as most Takatoku boxart is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Well, Bandai did a dark gray Tomahawk once Maybe there's just no canon color for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 28 minutes ago, jvmacross said: The illustration of the Tomahawk on the Takatoku Conversion Kit is the same one I posted here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/41926-hi-metal-r/?do=findComment&comment=1343785 It's by Yoshiyuki Takani...as most Takatoku boxart is.... Well, atleast Bandai really knows how to pay homage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 1 minute ago, no3Ljm said: Well, atleast Bandai really knows how to pay homage. Indeed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 10 hours ago, Mommar said: It comes from the land of awesome! 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Based on Macross Mecha Manual site, the blue type Spartan was seen on Episode 15 of SDFM. True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Oh, the infamous Alaska Base shot from "Chinatown"? That was just a telecine error. The HD masters are much higher quality: The Spartan was clearly meant to be green to begin with. [ . . . ] Come to think of it, those old transfers may be responsible for the messed-up Tomahawk coloring as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's alright. Colored variants are cool either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 2 minutes ago, sh9000 said: It's alright. Colored variants are cool either way. Still going to buy it. More colors more choices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 4 hours ago, jvmacross said: The illustration of the Tomahawk on the Takatoku Conversion Kit is the same one I posted here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/41926-hi-metal-r/?do=findComment&comment=1343785 It's by Yoshiyuki Takani...as most Takatoku boxart is.... This looks similar but in the tan beige brown colors. It's from 1/200 scale models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) Here are the unpainted models. Hmr is such a big improvement over these. Ha ha The kaiyodo Tomahawk is pretty nice weathered for its size just a smidge bigger. Have to dig it out. The yamato is probably the best. Edited June 3, 2017 by beatsing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Commander got a new kickass weapon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 47 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Commander got a new kickass weapon. Haha, nice! The Spartan hand pegs in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Slave IV said: Haha, nice! The Spartan hand pegs in? Thanks. No that's the VF-1 hand holding the club up with friction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Just now, sh9000 said: Thanks. No that's the VF-1 hand holding the club up with friction. Oh, I see now. It kinda looked like the Spartan hand from the angle of the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 What is going on with the USPS? I ordered SAL registered. This is first time when something I ordered cleared customs and arrive at my local post office the next day. It usually takes an extra 3 to 5 days. My Spartan is coming tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 My first 2 Spartans came in from NY through cheap Eco SAL in 10 days. Go NY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Customs is on strike here. It may be too long before I get my Spartan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumyumgoy Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 8 hours ago, sh9000 said: Commander got a new kickass weapon. Haha, this is great! I'm loving the dual wield pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Totally agree. Respect! Rebuild! Revival! Reboot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amptor Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Man, where's the elint and super o? Nothing to buy since mirya lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, sumyumgoy said: Haha, this is great! I'm loving the dual wield pics. Thanks! 4 hours ago, arbit said: Totally agree. Respect! Rebuild! Revival! Reboot! Yeah I have more fun with HMR than Transformers and 1/60 and DX Macross combined. Just bought my 6th Armored VF-1J! Edited June 3, 2017 by sh9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, sh9000 said: Thanks! Yeah I have more fun with HMR than Transformers and 1/60 and DX Macross combined. Just bought my 6th Armored VF-1J! Your sixth?!? As much fun as the basic battroid is to pose the armor parts remove all of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, Mommar said: Your sixth?!? As much fun as the basic battroid is to pose the armor parts remove all of that. YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Yeah, the armored is my favorite of the Valks at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: Yeah, the armored is my favorite of the Valks at this point. It's definitely the one I most regret having missed out on. Given how much it's are going for now, I am hoping Bandai eventually releases the dark-colored armored VF-1A they teased a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 1 hour ago, ScrambledValkyrie said: It's definitely the one I most regret having missed out on. Given how much it's are going for now, I am hoping Bandai eventually releases the dark-colored armored VF-1A they teased a few months ago. That would be great if they release others or just reissue. I missed it initially and thought I was fine with not owning one. It kept bugging me so I kept my eyes open for a deal. Finally got one for a decent price and really glad because it's so good. I'd say anything under $200 is worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx31 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) A reissue would be nice but I'm okay without the armor for now Edited June 4, 2017 by Zx31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Slave IV said: That would be great if they release others or just reissue. I missed it initially and thought I was fine with not owning one. It kept bugging me so I kept my eyes open for a deal. Finally got one for a decent price and really glad because it's so good. I'd say anything under $200 is worth it. You should be able to snag a new one for around 185-190 usd. An opened one for around 165-170. Probably less if you're very patient. Edited June 4, 2017 by spacemanoeuvres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) I'm measuring the Spartan at 13.5CM (to the top of the shoulder). That makes him 1/84 scale. Anyone come up with a smaller measurement or does that sound about right? (Comparatively, the HMR VF-1 is 1/89 scale) Edited June 4, 2017 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 8 hours ago, Zx31 said: A reissue would be nice but I'm okay without the armor for now Same here, cant bring myself to pay the price (or more) of a Milia 1/60 reissue for a HMR. Im gonna wait on a reissue of the GBP and Hikaru 1S. If they dont reissue them oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 It's great that I was positive about HMR and started collecting this line right when it started in 2015 and prices were low. Add to that the cost of cheap shipping making future orders of figures significantly discounted or free. I also prioritized Macross collecting to be first and Transformers and 3rd party Transformers CHUG to be last. Now I have one of the largest, if not largest collection of HMR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 6 hours ago, jenius said: I'm measuring the Spartan at 13.5CM (to the top of the shoulder). That makes him 1/84 scale. Anyone come up with a smaller measurement or does that sound about right? I came to a similar conclusion. The Spartan's just a little too big... ...and yet, others have somehow managed to manipulate his thigh and ankle joints to make him appear shorter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 (edited) Maybe slightly shorter with the thighs pushed in but pretty much around the same height. Edited June 4, 2017 by sh9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Got mine yesterday. I'm late to the party but this Spartan is rad. At least that's after my 10 minute experience with it. Lot's of metal in nearly every joint. I didn't know you could bend the waist joint to make it taller. Can't wait to get the other 3 Destroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I like how all of the weapons are ready when the hatches are opened. Can't wait for the Defenders, Tomahawks, and Phalanxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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