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That's a really interesting insight. I've always heard that Bandai kinda screws retailers over in terms of stock allocation, but I always wondered what the numbers were. Where did you get this percentage from? Also, like others, I think the VF-25S, like the VF-25F will undoubtedly get another reissue down the road. Only a matter of when.

I wonder how long HLJ will take to sort out their order / stock allocation before doing the cancellation.. Surely they're not gonna wait till the actual release date are they?

and it's gone.. that was relatively fast Edit: Scratch that. Still available it seems

I think it's unfair to lump people who buy multiples into the same category as resellers and scalpers. Some of us here really do genuinely want multiples *looks over at unworn Armor and Super Parts*

Ahhh, thanks for clarifying that.

Still cautiously optimistic. Several possibilities:- 1. HLJ doesn't sell to local Japanese buyers believe somebody mentioned this before. So that already leaves out the scalpers coming in from Japan 2. They put it up at a weird timing that kinda threw most of the campers off. 3. They removed something from the posting again, making it difficult for people to find it on their site (when it first went up, I couldn't find it using the Bandai tag, and noticed it was posted as the YF-25S - HLJ has a track record of posting "wrong" listings) sometimes they do, sometimes they don't it seems.. Usually, when they do, the quantity limit only shows up in the shopping cart (I've mentioned this to them before when they chided me for ordering more than 1). This time round, there was no indiciation on a quantity limit. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

All I needed was 3 at least (2 armour and 1 super waiting to be mounted). HLJ didn't seem to indicate a limit this time round. Plus their system actually allowed me to add 2 to a cart. I'd be pretty miffed if these don't go through, but I'm also cautiously optimistic.

I've had a really rotten day, wasting hours in the afternoon trying to score even 1, with nothing to show for it. I needed 3 because I have 2 armour and 1 super parts to mount. So many thanks, wmkjr and joppewo for posting the links!

man, even with the 25F, I didn't have it this tough to get....

At this rate, my 25S armours and supers will forever remain boxed up...

Damnit! Cart Jacked at NY of all places

Gonna be raging for awhile now.. missed it at all outlets so far

Quick, somebody ready the "Gone in 60 Seconds" Movie poster I really wanna just fill my quota and be done with this bloody line. After this and the YF-30, I think I'm pretty much set for a long time

Man.. scoring 1 alone will be a challenge, let alone 3.. gotta give my 25S armors and super parts a Valk to put them on.

ahh but I already own the VF-1J with Super Parts... so I guess I might sit this one out unless it's affordable.but if they throw in the missle trail effect pieces, I might just have to pick it up

The sign is ref to the display stand. guess they're gonna sell it at last

oh damn!! I already own the v2 with the grey goggles, but this is so sexy it makes me wanna buy a 2nd... ahhh if only I had the display space. Also Arcadia's pricing policy doesn't help.

Already down for 3 at least..

great pics!

Well.. they probably figured, "If Bandai can get away with charging 14,000 yen for a Valk, then so can we!" just kidding, I don't know, but I would hazard a guess that it is a mix of several factors, along with market demand. I missed the very brief period before Yamato's closure where Valks were much cheaper and easier to procure. It's what got me down this slippery slope anyway Should have picked up a few more Yammies while I was at it.

My personal take on this is that it was just a listing error, and that the stocks will still be coming soon. I was really tempted to pick up a 5th VF-25F to display naked, since the Ozma version is not forthcoming. But had to restrain myself in view of budget constrains

the last time they had orders up again, the listing said "September Restock"

I bought this game during the last Steam sale, and despite its relatively short length (finished it in about an hour), I found it very fun. Pretty sure it originated as a doujin game, which is pretty impressive considering how pretty it can be. It's like what happens when Zone of the Enders becomes a shmup. Very fast paced, with lots of emphasis on lock-on shots, dashing around and slashing everything around you.

Except for the VF-1 it is an add-on, which is forgiveable given that it was to hold the Fast Packs on the VF-1. Does it look realistic? Nope, but at least it was only used for the Fast Packs. For the YF-30, it seemingly is integral to hold it in Battroid mode.. or at least prevent the wang from flopping down

hmm, face turned out pretty alright, despite the eye bags.. hope it looks better in hand though