HLJ is having one of their regular Macross sales right now.
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?S...der=macsal1211
Valks from 30-70% off right now. For example, you can pick up the 1/60 VF-19 Fire valkyrie for 30% off! They also have a special EMS shipping sale right now for 2,000 yen. If you order one of the special items from the list, you can combine it with other orders for only 2,000 yen shipping! The 1/3000 SDF-1 and VF-22S are both on the special item list. If you order of those, you can then add other valks for super cheap shipping!
http://www.hlj.com/emscampaign2011.html
However, don't go overboard. Read the fine print. They have a max box size, so let's say if you order the SDF-1 and half a dozen valks, it probably won't fit into one box.
fine print:
IMPORTANT: Due to weight and size restrictions, larger orders may be split into multiple shipping boxes. The 2,000 yen shipping rate will be charged per box, not per order. Example: If a large single order must be shipped in two boxes, the total shipping charged will be 4,000 yen (2,000 yen x 2). Please note that we cannot make estimates about whether particular orders will fit into a single shipping box, or provide details on our various box sizes. For very rough estimate purposes, the largest shipping box the postal service will accept measures 82cm x 57cm x 44cm, and can weigh up to 30kg. These limits are lower for some countries.
Every order at HLJ shows the box dimensions on the toy order page, so you can probably guestimate what you can fit.
As an example, when I ordered the SDF-1 a few months ago, it came in a giant box with my MP-10, which is also a giant boxed toy. So you could easily fit the SDF-1 and at least one large valk. Heck, even if you can't take advantage of the cheap shipping, the valks themselves are discounted enough where it's worth it anyways! You can pick up some VF-1's for under $80!!!
Due to the terrible currency exchange, this is when I normally buy older valks; during HLJ's sales. Just picked up the VF-11C and another one of those Yamato stands.
Happy shopping!
EDIT: One more SD picture for the road... So much fun even Optimus likes to swoosh!
