The Macross Thread

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by pinoy78, Jun 22, 2006.

  1. The Sqidd

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    EMS isn't the EMS of old. EMS used to get chucked on whatever commercial flight had extra room on it leaving JP. All evidence points toward whomever owns/runs EMS (JP Government?) has made agreements with carriers like DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc to transport their stuff now. That explains the speed of the "New EMS" and the price hike.

    As far as cost goes it looks like EMS can be higher or lower than let's say DHL because of maybe size, location within the US, etc. They are probably working off their own metric.

    I've only had three things ship out of JP since EMS went back up and all three times EMS was slightly less. But because I don't trust my mail carriers in my area I always choose DHL. It's worth the few extra bucks to me.
     
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    On a follow up, after initially airing it out didn’t do much, I put the yf-19 and its accessories into a sealed container with a few dryer sheets and the cigarette smell is gone. Now I’m happy with this set again
     
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  3. Shin Densetsu

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    Haha no one is ever done
     
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    betsuni I'm just here for the robots

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    Yep famous last words collecting Macross. I was done after getting Max's VF-1A. :oops: 
     
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  5. Shin Densetsu

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    Lol “was”
     
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  6. Shin Densetsu

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    Custom retractable antenna for gerwalk mode on the DX VF-1J from 2 years ago:
     
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    That's actually pretty cool. Did they have to cut the backpack to do that?
     
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    I think so
     
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    That is some bs lol. I'll look if Germany charges extra import charges and possibly order from an address there.
     
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    Isn't that really close to retail? Why not order it from LP right now and not have to deal with PO night? I'm not trying to be a smart ass. I'm genuinely curious. LP is solid right? Reasonable shipping time and reasonable shipping rates? If I have to pay a small "Don't have to do a PO night" tax, I'm game.:D 
     
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    LP is legit @The Sqidd, however they will wrap the DX 31ax box in Air Bubble Packaging Coffin with multiple layers of packaging tape.

    Someone on MW has got their DX 1s TV Roy in this fashion and you might have seen it.
     
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    Just quoting this post on how they treat their products.
     
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    Do they offer protective packaging as an option? Anyone know?
     
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    Does anyone by any chance know what Luna Park's email address is? Their contact button on the site isn't working. Thanks
     
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    You might want to try this email as stated in the Return Policy page.

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    Hey all, I missed all of you this summer. Been super busy with work and actually getting out and doing stuff this summer. Have I missed anything fun..lol

    How is everyone liking the 1D so far?

    I finally caved and started my Frontier Movie Sheryl display with my first piece arriving today....

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    This piece is just amazing with all the detail. I will post more pictures once I get the rest of the items in for the rest of the display.
     
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    Nice! I don’t like collecting statues but I’ve had my eye on a Sheryl Statue that I will get if I ever see it for I price I can comfortably pay.
     
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    The Max Factory Black Rabbit Sheryl Nome right @OmegaTaco Supreme?

    Just don’t let it topple over when you have it on display. I believe that Lolicon on MW has the exact same one.

    Oh.. There’s a “I dream of Genie” Sheryl Nome should you want to add it into your collection as well. :p 
     
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