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Post by Yumcha on Apr 23, 2021 9:54:36 GMT -5
As the gokin snob here and perhaps, grumpy old man, I would say, the 5Pro Mekanda is a plastastic non-gattai-ing poseable figure versus a triple-changing GOKIN iconic robot from one of the most famous series -- Macross. And to boot, these iterations by Bandai are arguably the best transforming Valkyries since the Takatoku molds. FWIW, to me, it's not even a decision. If the Mekanda actually combined and etc., sure. But, what's the point of one more non-transforming/combining action figure for the sake of near-splits posing like some figure from Fist of the North Star? It's the same need to pose that has made Transformers into such horrible toys now. Okay, I'm off my e-soapbox. Buy what makes you happy.  |
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Post by mpchi on Apr 23, 2021 12:30:01 GMT -5
As the gokin snob here and perhaps, grumpy old man, I would say, the 5Pro Mekanda is a plastastic non-gattai-ing poseable figure versus a triple-changing GOKIN iconic robot from one of the most famous series -- Macross. And to boot, these iterations by Bandai are arguably the best transforming Valkyries since the Takatoku molds. FWIW, to me, it's not even a decision. If the Mekanda actually combined and etc., sure. But, what's the point of one more non-transforming/combining action figure for the sake of near-splits posing like some figure from Fist of the North Star? It's the same need to pose that has made Transformers into such horrible toys now. Okay, I'm off my e-soapbox. Buy what makes you happy. To be fair, that Mekanda does combine. The little accessory plane do slot into his back. That's all the combination there is from the show, from what I remember. In terms of which to pick, easy. If the plain Valk is not attractive enough, make it an Armored Valk VF-1J with the GBP-1S that PO just going up on 4/28 (Japan time 4pm)! |
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Post by mrclean08 on Apr 25, 2021 13:02:20 GMT -5
I know the initial first batch of VF-1 Super Parts set for this VF-1S has been released and shipped. Does anyone know when the restock is scheduled to ship? I placed my order with Okini-land and although I can't view the listing anymore, I want to say that the second batch was expected by March 2021.
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Post by f360 on Apr 30, 2021 11:53:49 GMT -5
I know the initial first batch of VF-1 Super Parts set for this VF-1S has been released and shipped. Does anyone know when the restock is scheduled to ship? I placed my order with Okini-land and although I can't view the listing anymore, I want to say that the second batch was expected by March 2021. The 2nd batch is set for 04-23-21 release date. |
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Post by OzmaLee on Apr 30, 2021 21:15:06 GMT -5
I just received my second batch Super Parts from Big in Japan. You guys should be getting yours shortly.
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Post by Yumcha on May 1, 2021 12:28:41 GMT -5
I just received my second batch Super Parts from Big in Japan. You guys should be getting yours shortly. Cool. I have a PO with AE for it. |
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Post by S_Gokin on May 2, 2021 0:37:08 GMT -5
there is nothing special about those super parts, i know they looks cool but thats it, they are way over priced for what you are getting
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Post by OzmaLee on May 2, 2021 6:28:03 GMT -5
there is nothing special about those super parts, i know they looks cool but thats it, they are way over priced for what you are getting Blasphemy!!! |
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Post by S_Gokin on May 3, 2021 0:12:13 GMT -5
 i didn't like it that much man |
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Post by mpchi on May 3, 2021 1:21:00 GMT -5
Honestly, the Yamato's 1/48 Fast Packs were better. More removable panels and more inner details. But they are such essential add-ons, it is too hard to skip them, and Bandai knows it too well.
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Post by OzmaLee on May 4, 2021 3:21:14 GMT -5
i didn't like it that much man It’s cool! All of us have different tastes and that’s ok! 😜 |
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Post by OzmaLee on May 4, 2021 3:22:56 GMT -5
Honestly, the Yamato's 1/48 Fast Packs were better. More removable panels and more inner details. But they are such essential add-ons, it is too hard to skip them, and Bandai knows it too well. True this! I love my Yamato 1/48 Super/Strike parts and the GBP armor! |
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Post by mpchi on May 4, 2021 13:03:59 GMT -5
Honestly, the Yamato's 1/48 Fast Packs were better. More removable panels and more inner details. But they are such essential add-ons, it is too hard to skip them, and Bandai knows it too well. True this! I love my Yamato 1/48 Super/Strike parts and the GBP armor! Same. But as much love as I have for them, they don't age like a fine wine. Plastic can be very brittle (a few joints disintegrated through the years) and those decal stickers don't look too great. But not replacing them with Bandai's per se, only get a few I really like. The Yamatos still the core of my Macross collection, especially the 1/48. The Yamato 1/48 GBP has individual removable missiles. Wonder if Bandai's is going to be the case, but I doubt it (they would have featured it in the promo). Feels like Bandai has the technology and the experience, but Yamato's had heart, but fell short on some aspects. |
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Post by OzmaLee on May 5, 2021 19:56:17 GMT -5
I only have 2 1/48 Yamato’s. A VF-1J Hikaru and a VF-1S Roy. The bulk of my VF-1 variants are the Yamato/Arcadia 1/60 v2. Although the 1/48’s are a bit flimsy versus the 1/60’s, they were centerpiece of my Macross collection before the Bandai DX’s came out.
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Post by mojacko on May 6, 2021 10:31:21 GMT -5
I only have 2 1/48 Yamato’s. A VF-1J Hikaru and a VF-1S Roy. The bulk of my VF-1 variants are the Yamato/Arcadia 1/60 v2. Although the 1/48’s are a bit flimsy versus the 1/60’s, they were centerpiece of my Macross collection before the Bandai DX’s came out. Wonder if Arcadia will step up theyre current plastic valk fleet? Im guessing that they still have the license to do it so why not level up with the current DX quality. Its a win win situation for both toy company and will give consumers a chance to choose which one they prefer. Specially to fans who cant catch up with the crazy pre O with Bandai. Its like an xbox vs ps kinda thing. |
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Post by f360 on Jul 7, 2021 4:23:14 GMT -5
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Post by dingdong on Jul 7, 2021 5:45:59 GMT -5
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Post by mojacko on Jul 7, 2021 15:41:22 GMT -5
Gone, Nada, Kaput .....that was expected.....sigh |
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Post by mpchi on Jul 7, 2021 15:43:01 GMT -5
LIES! j/k Not that I need another one anyway. Must be a return or canceled order? |
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Post by f360 on Jul 7, 2021 16:17:00 GMT -5
It lasted close to a hours or so.. It could be a small extra batch from Bandai..
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