Angesdad
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I got one set from Kurama toys and they are asking $48 USD to Ontario Canada. I asked them to kindly check again and provide dimensions and weight of their shipper box made out of steel.
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You are a patient man. I have a TV SP preordered from Kurama toys but no updates from them yet.
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My Youtube algorithm suggests that I watch this. A step closer to perfect transformation
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As @Chronocidal mentioned, be careful with using thinner please because it will smudge and you will have to use even more thinner to get rid of that expanding smudge. The problem with that is thinner will ruin the factory semi-gloss finish, and the blemish left by thinner is quite unsightly. I've just done it on my Roy this weekend and the fix was to apply flat or semi-gloss coat over the area where thinner was used.
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Do you have a replacement decal, who makes decals compatible with 1/48 DX Valks? Hasegawa?- I would love to get some tampo decals that work with the DX.
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Hey @MWUser, unfortunately I did not take any before & after photos. I shall do so in the future as I am certain there will be a plenty more paint defects and assembly mishaps to follow from Bandai. Took these instead as I am done with Roy Focker; Don’t mind Roy in non space suit. This will do until DYRL Roy gets released.
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@Lolicon, Finally someone who can empathize with me.. The ball joint isn't the tightest on Roy but I find that 'ricketiness' actually comes from the extending/sliding parts inside the head. With the head popped out, you will see that the parts has too much play side to side. To remedy this, I cut up a small piece of thick, super-sticky Gorilla tape, stuck it between and now the play is pretty much gone. I've also addressed all the paint flaws this weekend. A layer of top coat (flat or semi-gloss depending on the area) does wonders covering and evening out imperfections. Yes, an airbrush is preferred and masking sucks. Finally I can sleep at night. Time to dress it up and put up some photos
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It is rather difficult to drive that spring pin out with a punch & hammer. Those suckers are in there tight. I actually tried but chickened out because I almost nicked the surrounding area hitting with a watchmaker’s mallet. The idea of custom DYRL Hikaru VF-1A is cool, I am surprised nobody has done it yet
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As others implied, I am basically SOL. The toy in question was acquired via proxy shopping. It certainly isn’t FJ’s fault, nor the reseller’s of my choice on Rakuten, BUT I do despise Ban fraking Dai’s QC or the lack thereof. The heck with it, I will fix the paint flaws and loose joints to the best of my abilities. Who knows, I may fall in love with it in the process
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Heads up. DX SSP unopened, 15k yen @ Mandarake; https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1138030646&ref=list&keyword=Dx chogokin vf-1&lang=en
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My first Roy order was in the mail yesterday so I took my time getting acquainted & inspecting the toy as I usually do upon every unboxing. At least on my copy, it feels like the build quality, fit & finish isn’t as good as previous releases. I got the same paint rub as Wotafa’s copy seen on his Youtube review which suggests to me that we have a clumsy hand working down the assembly line. Also on my copy, the extending neck joint (the grey part inside if you pop the head) is way too loose that it might as well be a freaking bobblehead. Hey, that’s something new.. It is my fourth DX VF purchase and I’ve never been this unsatisfied. Bad finish overall including specks of black paint on yellow and yellow on black. Man, Bandai sucks for me right now. It looked pretty darn good sittin’ in the plastic tray for a minute or two, and that was it. Don’t think I am being overly nitpicky, I do take into account these are mass-produced. Hope y’all copy is better than mine.
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It is @Anasazi37.
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I was in the market for the same thing and your best bet is to keep checking Mandarake (search keyword; dx chogokin vf-1) they come and go real quick.
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Ditto. The level of anticipation and excitement for a new DX toy has diminished for me as well unfortunately. Got two incoming but feelin'...meh. @Anasazi37, I would like one of two decals as well please shipped to Canuckland?
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So my takeaway from sourcing Roy via proxy service such as Tenso and FJ is that they should be my last resort. With EMS not available since Nov 27th, I am basically being robbed with shipping and end up paying the average, if not more. Here's the damage report; roy #1 26000 yen. Tenso FedEx Int Priority shipping & fee 7150 yen. total 33,150 yen roy #2 24200 yen. FJ DHL Shipping & fee 9954 yen. total 34,154 yen I would have saved a bit more if I had gone with the ones offered by vendors who ship internationally on Amazon Japan. Pretty pathetic eh. I was hoping to save some by shopping around.. You win some lose some. In this case YOU LOSE.
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What the heck. I am on From Japan checkout and with FedEx Int Priority, it comes to 9,654 yen. With DHL, 10,983 yen???? It is just for a package containing Roy. What’s going on here? Is this the norm?
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Enjoyed your review, great stuff thanks @jenius!
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Well, my first and prob last transaction with DHL was for a $380 USD item shipped from the US. The driver presented me with the item and an invoice for $118 CAD. Oh yeah, they are lightning fast in many ways.
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A question for you @technoblue regarding DHL. Did they hit you with so-called brokerage fee + processing fee at delivery? I am dreading to go with DHL regardless of the speed (them quick for sure) because one time I got ripped off pretty good that now I shiver when I see the yellow cargo van. Or is it just for us lucky Canadians?
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So my sleep was well interrupted the past few nights trying to score a Roy or two. Man, this dx collecting is indeed exhausting and addictive. I’ve never browsed internet so damn hard like this, not even for something that is much higher in value and rarity.. Dude where is my Roy(s)!
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Thanks, @F360 and @Ryoma
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I got a Roy via proxy shopping with From Japan. First time user, are they reliable? I paid for it and I suppose the next step is for them to purchase it from the seller, etc etc. How long does it usually take until your item arrives at their "warehouse"? Thanks!
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Heads up for those who still in the market for one of these; DX Chogokin YF-29 Durandal Valkyrie (Alto Saotome Use) Full Set Pack by Bandai (hlj.com) at 23k decent price better than Amazon jp, and we know HLJ is dependable.
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No problem borgified. I ended up picking up my 4th set in hopes to complete DYRL Skull Squadron someday and what a sense of achievement and void in my bank account. Sayonara SSP set don't ever wanna look it up again.
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DX SSP on Mandarake; https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1128767132&ref=list&keyword=dx chogokin vf-1&lang=en 15k yen for unopened. good deal in current market. hurry.
