sh9000 Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 Excellent art as always. It would be cool to recreate it with the toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) Is that the box art? Looks cool. Edit: Just now saw in the HMR thread that it is. Very nice! Edited January 13, 2023 by ScrambledValkyrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bolt Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, jvmacross said: Another Tenjin Masterpiece! Edited January 13, 2023 by Bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) The actual product will "differ slightly" with yellow-tipped missiles! Edited January 13, 2023 by jvmacross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, sh9000 said: Excellent art as always. It would be cool to recreate it with the toy. Thats one dusty valk! Looks like hikaru suited up in the desert/beach before going to space..😅 horrible case of i got sand in my sandals/shoes armor. Edited January 13, 2023 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 7 hours ago, jvmacross said: The actual product will "differ slightly" with yellow-tipped missiles! Then we can swap parts with the original release and make a true movie version. The sketch that @sh9000 posted above leads me to think that the box won’t have a clear window on the front this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 2 hours ago, ScrambledValkyrie said: Then we can swap parts with the original release and make a true movie version. The sketch that @sh9000 posted above leads me to think that the box won’t have a clear window on the front this time. VF 0S box has the window on the back side and a full illustration on the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 6 hours ago, ScrambledValkyrie said: Then we can swap parts with the original release and make a true movie version. The sketch that @sh9000 posted above leads me to think that the box won’t have a clear window on the front this time. Aside from @Froy's response, the VF-2SS is also the same. Artwork on the front, small clear window on the back. However, I want to add that VF-4/G releases didn't have any clear windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 It's about time for another Tenjin Sorties book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, jvmacross said: It's about time for another Tenjin Sorties book! Yes! You know , they had to beg him to do the last one. Maybe he's more into doing another now.. Edited January 13, 2023 by Bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Bolt said: Yes! You know , they had to beg him to do the last one. Maybe he's more into doing another now.. Really? Not sure why anyone would need to beg.... There is plenty of new Tenjin art to fill up a new book since the last sortie.....all Tenjin needs to do is sit back and collect a check... Regardless...we need Tenjin's Fourth Sortie....Now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 9 hours ago, jvmacross said: It's about time for another Tenjin Sorties book! 6 hours ago, Bolt said: Yes! You know , they had to beg him to do the last one. Maybe he's more into doing another now.. Agreed. Looking forward to the TV Hikaru Armored Valkyrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 5 hours ago, jvmacross said: Really? Not sure why anyone would need to beg.... There is plenty of new Tenjin art to fill up a new book since the last sortie.....all Tenjin needs to do is sit back and collect a check... Regardless...we need Tenjin's Fourth Sortie....Now!!! He was.." reluctant ", according to the Speaker Pod Cast crew. Apparently he agreed, so long as he could include the interview with Miyatake Kazutaka San. Yes , there is plenty of Tenjin Macross work, at this point. But I'm sure it's more involved than slapping it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) From Hobby Japan March 2023 Issue: Edited January 27, 2023 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Hobby Genki requested payment by 4/15 for my order of 2 with the pay later option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Paid for my 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Thanks for the reminder! I need to get on my HLJ account! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 It has yet to manifest itself in my private warehouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 (edited) I thought this release was scheduled for mid/late May? Edited April 15, 2023 by Ignacio Ocamica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 No news from HLJ yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 HLJ still shows release date late May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 HG has invoiced early and by mistake a few times for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 Order processing at Hobby Genki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 (edited) Payment complete and shipping in preparation at HLJ Edited May 18, 2023 by Convectuoso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted May 18, 2023 Author Share Posted May 18, 2023 My 2 from Hobby Genki shipped and should be here tomorrow. I switched to surface parcel for the one I ordered from Amiami to save a little on shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingu77 Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 16 hours ago, sh9000 said: Order processing at Hobby Genki. I got one😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 11 hours ago, Convectuoso said: Payment complete and shipping in preparation at HLJ 😮 Still no news for me. Got 2 with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphahorizon Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Froy said: 😮 Still no news for me. Got 2 with them. Didnt pay for mine at HLJ yet. I emailed them and asked about when I could expect it...I got this response: "Thank you for reaching out to us. Because this kit is in extremely high demand while production numbers are low, unfortunately, Bandai was only able to supply a small initial shipment of the HI-METAL R VF-1J Armored Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijo Machine) Revival Ver.. When our initial shipment arrived for release day, orders were filled in the exact chronological order that they were placed, and I'm afraid your order was not placed in time to secure an item from that batch. Your order for this kit puts you in the line for when Bandai produce reproduction runs, but please note that we cannot guarantee when orders will be filled in subsequent restocks. Order fulfillment may require additional time depending on restock frequency and the amount of stock we receive. We hope to have the item back in stock soon. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience, and your business with us. Have a nice day! Best regards Customer Service HobbyLink Japan" So I cancelled it and went to Anime-Export and got one...and for less I might add. Never had any issues with HLJ but I wanted to secure one at least. Edited May 19, 2023 by Alphahorizon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Just now, Alphahorizon said: Didnt pay for mine at HLJ yet. I emailed them and asked about when I could expect it...I got this response: "Thank you for reaching out to us. Because this kit is in extremely high demand while production numbers are low, unfortunately, Bandai was only able to supply a small initial shipment of the HI-METAL R VF-1J Armored Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijo Machine) Revival Ver.. When our initial shipment arrived for release day, orders were filled in the exact chronological order that they were placed, and I'm afraid your order was not placed in time to secure an item from that batch. Your order for this kit puts you in the line for when Bandai produce reproduction runs, but please note that we cannot guarantee when orders will be filled in subsequent restocks. Order fulfillment may require additional time depending on restock frequency and the amount of stock we receive. We hope to have the item back in stock soon. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience, and your business with us. Have a nice day! Best regards Customer Service HobbyLink Japan" So I cancelled it and went to Anime-Export and got one...and for less I might add. Never had any issues with HLJ but I wanted to secure one at least. Oh! That could mean my order didn't make it in time or at less I will get one of my 2 cancelled. I will wait a few hours more to see if anything changes Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 And Bandai isn't really known for doing more than one production run for anything Macross-related. There are some exceptions, like when the DX SSP set got an immediate second run after the first sold out, but that was done up front as a second PO, not after release. This news is...concerning. Sounds like HLJ just got Bandai'd. Welcome to the club, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Artificial scarcity is Bandai's bread & butter. As soon as I saw that letter, I went ahead and bought one from AE. I'm not going to hold my breath for a "restock" from Bandai when it comes to Macross. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 19, 2023 Share Posted May 19, 2023 Eh. I only put an order in at HLJ when I saw they were around, but I'm just going to sit and wait on it. I won't be too broken up if I don't get one more Hikaru 1J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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