HardlyNever
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I don't think anyone has put one up on shapeways. The recent HMR VT-1 release has a display adapter that works well with non-super part fighter mode valks. I believe before that, the Mass Production VF-1A was the last HMR to come with the "correct" non-super part fighter adapter. I could be wrong on that, though. As far as getting one stand-alone, yeah, you'd be looking at buying it off of someone willing to part with it.
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Not to derail this thread with "what's with the USPS," but, what's with the USPS? I also had a this same issue where I just moved from. They won't even attempt delivery, then update the package as "delivery attempted." I constantly had to go pick up the package myself. What is it exactly that we are paying for? Getting it to the post office, I guess? Where I'm at now the USPS seems better, and they actually deliver packages to the door. And to keep things more on topic, I don't want to give the impression to people waiting on their copy that the yf-19 is some nightmare of QC problems that is bound to shatter in your hands. I handled mine for a fair bit yesterday, and while I did get one with the leg fin QC issue, everything else seems fine on mine. It is starting to loosen up and handle quite well (I've transformed it largely without issue). I'm not trying to assign blame or anything to those with other experiences, but there are (mostly) good experiences out there as well.
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I did my best to capture the issue, but it is really hard to get a good shot of the actual problem (at least with my phone camera). The problem is the top part of the tab(the right part in my picture) that holds the leg fin almost looks like it is partially sheared off. It holds the leg fin at a weird angle. It can still hold the leg fin (I just took it off completely for clarity), but it very easy to knock loose, especially if it is unfolded (like in fighter mode). On a side note, does anyone have any experience with AmiAmi's return/refund policy? I'm not really even looking for a full refund or return, but maybe a discount voucher would be nice.
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Had a similar thought when I got my y-19 actually lol. I even had a hair in my box... Definitely humanized the whole thing for me. I'm not trying to make excuses or political statements here, but it can be easy to forget that the reason we can even get things this complex for this "cheap" (I use the term loosely) is because there are people in the world doing the assembly labor for a pretty low wage... Breakages and human error are bound to happen, especially when you're dealing with labor at this cost.
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There has got to be something in their assembly or packing process causing all these consistent breaks. My head laser is ok, but my left stabilizer is busted. It seems it like it is mainly the left one that is damaged?
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I hate to admit it, but this anniversary scheme is kind of growing on me. I'm not really sure why. Still no way I'd preorder one, but if it ends up in the bargain bin as predicted, I might rescue one. Maybe the production run will be really low, though.
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Got mine yesterday, I guess I'll add my first impressions to the mix: Box has some nice heft to it, feels like an armor part bundle or something. Overall packaging is nice, but the brown insert felt a little shoe-boxy to me. For the valk itself, it looks great, but only handles so-so. I really want to love this thing, but I only just like it right now. Having just handled/transformed a vf-31 the day before, the design of this toy (and probably the valk itself) really shows its age, especially in battroid mode. The intake things just sort of floating behind the hips on a ball joint seems like an unfinished transformation. Do they really not peg in any where? Moving the legs in battroid is really a chore right now, between the floating hip things, the wings on the legs, and the trap door gimmick on the lower leg, if feels like there is no great place to get a solid amount of pressure. And you'll need a lot of pressure to move those ridiculously tight hips. Once I've had more time to mess with all the accessories, and the toy loosens up a bit, I think I'll like it more, but this feels like the 3 year old mold that it is. Last, unfortunately I have to report I have a QC issue that seems to match what some of the Japanese reviewers are saying. One of the pylons(?) that holds the folding leg fins is malformed, so that the fin is at an awkward angle when full unfolded, and very prone to falling off. The thing is, when the leg fin is fully folded up (it ships like this in fighter mode) like gerwalk or battroid, the problem is barely noticeable at all. So I see why this is making it passed QC. Hopefully this isn't too widespread, but due to the nature of it, I feel like we might be seeing more reports of this one. I'll have pictures of the error when I get home.
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I feel like there is a happy middle ground between those two, but people will differ on which specific tampo should be there. Even Arcadia's premium finish seem to go too far sometimes. That's why I personally like stickers as an option, but I know they aren't very popular (and seem to be falling out of favor).
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Ami Ami shipped the YF-19 out via DHL (early) Sept 22. It is scheduled for delivery today... And it was cheaper than EMS. I don't know if I just got lucky or if DHL is actually the way to go if you want something faster than SAL.
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Yeah, it is just a reality of any hobby like this. I still haven't gotten mine yet, but I'm just excited to have a yf-19 at all, for sub $300 prices. All the accessories are great, too. I'm not losing sleep about the heel being large for fighter mode, or w/e. I do kind of understand how it happens, though. After the initial hype phase, there isn't really much to discuss between announcement and release. So all that is left is really for people to scrutinize and dissect every picture that comes out and compare it to line-art and existing toys. For some people, this is their 3rd, or 4th... or 5th version of a y-19, so I can see the desire to ask "how is this one better than the last?" Of course, after all the complaining, the vast majority of those people will still buy it...
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This. I've never attempted a transformation of a new (to me) valk design without watching a video first. To do otherwise is just inviting frustration and possibly damage to your toy, imo. The Bandai VF-19 Advance transformation videos should be nearly identical to the Bandai yf-19, so just use those until someone gets a Bandai yf-19 one out.
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
HardlyNever replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Now that brings me back... I had a 1977 280Z back in high school. I'm not that old, it was a classic car then. Such great, basic cars. It was a 4 speed lol. -
Just got a shipping notice from HLJ. Still only payment confirmation from AmiAmi.
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New Macross TV Series in 20xx (sometime this decade)
HardlyNever replied to Tochiro's topic in Movies and TV Series
100% agree with this. I know we like to a dream about a "Macross Renaissance" in the West if/when HG finally loses it's grip on the license, but the reality is, as least as far as toys and merch go, we won't be getting much better than we already have (choice or price wise). I think if we were really lucky we might get Macross HMR stuff sold domestically in the US, and therefore (theoretically) have to pay a little less on the shipping side. Beyond that, we would still be importing stuff. Why do I think this? Look at Star Wars. That franchise is American as... apple pie? And yet if you want something beyond the $20 black series stuff, what do you have to do? Import from Japan. -
Not here, and it is getting weird. I just modified my payment method and the YF-19 is now showing as "discontinued." I know that is the item status on the website now, but it is weird to me that they would show that on a pre-order. And they were selling some earlier today... HLJ is my "back-up" and I've already paid Ami-Ami, so I'm not too worried. But it is a bit odd that they were selling more stock without getting payment for all preorders first.
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I'm actually surprised it is one connected piece. I thought it was going to be one piece on each side. Props to Bandai, hopefully it isn't too fragile.
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The original GU-11 gunpod is definitely based on the real life GAU-8 on the A 10. In terms of sound, the DYRL gunpod makes a similar sound to the GAU-8. I doubt it's an actual sample of the GAU sound, though. The TV show is bit more inconsistent (surprise). Sometimes it sounds like the DYRL gunpod, sometimes it makes a more generic "laser" sound. I definitely prefer the DYRL sound, personally.
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
HardlyNever replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
There is actually a bit of leeway between where you can have the legs meet the nosecone (by moving the nosecose and having the legs lock in at slightly different angles), so you can have the "collar" a bit higher or lower even with the chest fully folded down. -
Not trying to be snarky, but is there another line out there that has a realistic chance of making zentraedi stuff? Especially SDFM zentraedi mecha? If there is, I'd like to know about it (is it a model line?). I know there are things like the yamato 1/60 Q-Rau, and the resin 1/60 Regult, and some custom works out there. But is there a modern line currently in production that might make zentraedi mecha (that isn't HMR)?
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Was wondering that myself. I'd definitely be in for a reissue of the vf-25f. I've been looking around for one, but I'm a little hesitant to drop that kind of cash on a toy that is almost 7 years old. I'm more worried about durability and looseness than the actual design. I'd be down for one, even if it is a straight re-issue. Maybe the would try to add the vf-31 ratcheting hips to the vf-25?
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
HardlyNever replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Fiancee and I have been enjoying Attack on Titan, so I grabbed a couple of Figmas. Fun figures; lots of posing options.
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Got my Super Os today. I have the same issue with the back part of the right foot being really stiff. I just worked it back and forth and put more pressure on it and it seems to be moving almost completely back. It is still stiff, but I can get it to maybe 95% fully back, so if you are still having issues with it, I would say just keep working it back and forth. They definitely used a different finish for the feet on this one. Whether that is affecting the foot, I don't know, but it only seems to be one side.
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Did you buy that used? That thing looks pretty busted up... Anyhow, maybe try moving the sliding part (that part the slides on the pin in the left hand side of your picture) down, then try lifting and turning the arm assembly. But you may have to take it apart to get it freed up.
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Is it full extended? It looks like it isn't extended there. It might be pretty stiff out of the box.
