I wish Bandai had based the DX VF-1A head sculpt on their HI METAL R VF-1A’s. The visor frame is retractable to replicate either the TV or DYRL? look.
Yes, I was referring to Macross, since this the Macross thread. Also I don't collect any non-Macross HMR so I haven't been paying attention to whatever releases you are referring to.
Yeah, HMR as a line is doing pretty well for Bandai I guess - there seem to be enough people interested in collecting figures of robots from other less-known-to-western-fans late 70s / early 80s mecha anime. The Xabungle and Dougram figures are apparently quite good, and as a lot of users here have mentioned, the real highlight of the line are the non-transforming figures. if they ever got around to releasing the last two destroids I’d have a real hard time not jumping in and buying some. I had the Spartan and Defender and really liked them a lot - definitely more than the VF-1. The idea of putting together a display of Battletech mecha using figures from all the shows they lost the rights for (the “Unseen” in Battletech talk), all from the same toyline, is hilarious to me. I’m waiting for Crusher Joe HMR just to see if someone at Bandai is doing it on purpose, maybe there’s some old FASA employees there or something.
Random Question: On any of the Dx VF-1's,what else is diecast on it besides the foot? Haven't messed with my 1s in a bit and the minute I touched the foot it was Cold ASF lol.
Spine, engine fans, landing gear, part of the upper leg/drawer joints, parts of the knees and parts within the lower legs.
He wants you to rub them...lol... As far as I can tell, there’s diecast in the feet, ankle joints, hip joints, hip bar, swing bar, shoulder joints and one of the neck/collar joints...maybe more...
Sorry for not posting any links as I can't find one but there's a trailer for the new Delta movie. Saw some screenshots at MWF instead. VF-31's have some redesigned heads and a possible new squad member assigned as Delta 06.
I saw that post on MW and I'll make it short and to the point. Looks like all the 31 valks sans Messier's/Hayate's 31f has gone the route of the 31a and the Delta 06 is Chucky's new ride.
From SilentCiel, Delta 06 has the Aerial Knights symbol. Bet this is the 1st DX we’ll see from the movie. Excuse for another DX VF-31A New drone for TamashiiWeb?
Mirage's valk head looks like an S version with double lasers and a forward horn/antenna. Edit: so does that mean she's squad leader now? So has Arad decided to retire and eat his snacks in perpetuity? Lol!
Watch out for the clear plastic stands for Kang Klan's feet as they might crack over time. Now you need DX Michael VF-25g to go with her as a couple at arms! Another thing: Klang Klan's voice shouldn't revert into a small child if you have been de-micronized. Vocal chords don't get don't stay stay the same as people age through out the years.
I got Michael with this Klan. I did notice that the armored Klan is finicky as all hell and you need like 5 hands to hold it together while positioning it...lol
Holy shit! Have you ever heard the phrase, “she looks like she got hit in the back with a couple of torpedoes”? Haha. Nice looking figure.
