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  1. Valkyrie addict
    Time and circumstances change, the old YF-19 despite its many many flaws was a huge leap from the old 1/72 19 and was the best and only one available at it's time. Hell it kept its value all this time until this new one was released. Perception and value varies from person to person, to us this toy may be worth every penny, most of us are graced to be able to afford, understand and enjoy a hobby like this. If you feel this is too expensive for you because you have other priorities, good for you and enjoy what you like. Holly crap Kicker! WTF, you and Mommar got screwed big time, and AmiAmi should check this sort of thing before they ship the damn thing!! AmiAmi is coming out terribly on this. And you two should post this on their facebook page. I doubt you two are the only one.
  2. Valkyrie addict
    Got shipping notification from HLJ You can take out the "Made in Japan" tampo with isopropyl alcohol or mineral spirit, the black tampo is not easy to remove, lots of scrubbing, careful not to spread it around the wing or you will smear it around, you might remove the small layer of dull coating they usually use, barely noticeable. At least, that's what I had to do with my VF-4, a bit of a pain but far better that the big stamp in the VF-1's that you can't get rid off. You can also sand it off with 600 grit and climb to 1500 grit to match the usual shine. AmiAmi shipping is around 40 bucks EMS compared to 30 something HLJ, that's why you get 18% discount. So, what happened to MrK transformation demostration? noone filmed it and put it on youtube?
  3. Valkyrie addict
    Late to the party, payed for mine on HLJ, about 30 bucks shippings EMS to the US. Glad I got me two foldildos.
  4. Valkyrie addict
    hahaha, funny how I will actually cancel a preorder but out of necessity not desire. As long as Arcadia charges before April 1st, they will avoid the 8% tax increase for retailers and thus to us.
  5. Valkyrie addict
    Great news! I was not expecting this. I first though Macross The First, would be nice, they could get away with the slight changes to bypass HG blockage outside Japan and screw them. I want a new story, but I have my reservations, it will be probably be sponsored by Bandai, and they will milk the crap out of uninspired designed mecha toys instead of a more coherent storyline. Whatever it is I just want 5 main things. 1. Realistic main character, no angsty emo teenager who is naturally gifted at flying mechas. (Hikaru was very flawed in character and abilities, Isamu was a jerk, Mylene was stupid, they were real, not invisibly perfect.) 2. No Roy Focker mentor figure. (He's dead) 3. A coherent love triangle that keeps us confused until the final resolution. (The first time I saw Macross I honestly did not know who Hikaru would end up with and whoever he chose I would understand, unlike 7, Zero and Frontier, you knew who the main character wanted all along) 4. No useless Luca and side character used as time fillers that don't die. 5. Make every episode count for character and story development.
  6. Valkyrie addict
    diecast upper arms, looks like they learned a lesson from old Yammie exploding arms. Looks amazing! Thank God indeed is for 2015!
  7. Valkyrie addict
    I honestly don't like places that demand this sort of thing, yes it's clearly in the FAQ's before you sign up, but how do expect one to fully commit to a pre-order for something that is not theirs, they as for 100% commitment when they cannot give me 100% assurance that the company will not go bust and leave me dangling. Sorry I'll leave them sweating, see what happens
  8. Valkyrie addict
    Those are some oldie toynami figurines, I have them also. They're available now in keychain version.: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Robotech-Keychains-Super-Deformed-Mech-2-Tall-Toynami-Harmony-Gold-/331150180962
  9. Valkyrie addict
    lol, ok I just feel a little bad because they cut me some slack when I first found their page and mistakenly placed and order trying to get shipping estimates and they were kind enough to let me off with a warning. Well, had to get blacklisted once in my life. Although, Anime-exports are not too fond of me.
  10. Valkyrie addict
    In the process of buying a new car. Need to cancel one of my two YF-19 preorders, I have one with HLJ and one with AmiAmi, HLJ gives me the best price Y26,568 to AmiAmi's Y28,170. I understand AmiAmi does not accept pre-order cancellations and if you do so they black list your email, there's a sort of loophole in their FAQ, I could just ignore and not pay them and they should automatically cancel my order after a certain period, but will I still get black listed?
  11. Valkyrie addict
    I remember that kit, it was made to order by neosteel or something, very cool looking but I didn't like it much cause it took some liberties and made it more gundamish. The other kit is a recast from a group called SMS that pop up last year, don't know if they're the same original group or someone who got the molds, but their kit is exhausted too. If you want to keep the scale, you could try one of Bandai's oldies, they're a bit chubby but more anime faithful and still look wicked good when done right. http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h182003945
  12. Valkyrie addict
    Hard to imagine there's around 3k worth in that little pic. YF-19 looks stable in all modes. Approved
  13. Valkyrie addict
    I'll be honest, if I had a 1500 bucks to burn I'd probably try get this.
  14. Valkyrie addict
    We're close to mid March, can Chinese factories really assembly, package and distribute all the YF-19 in less than 3 weeks properly?
  15. Valkyrie addict
    Got my preorder email too. Sad they didn't keep the original preorder price. I'll go with Hikaru, I don't like the DYRL Fokker style, SDFM Fokker is awesome. I wonder if the complete assembly will lift with the visor?
  16. Valkyrie addict
    I know, but it's silly how this valks is expensive now cause it's sorta rare. I have two, need one more for display purposes also.
  17. Valkyrie addict
    Arcadia's 1000 bucks gunpod got nothing on this outstanding built. dying of envy! well done!
  18. Valkyrie addict
    Damn you global warming, hurry up, I must see this finished.
  19. Valkyrie addict
    Holy sh!t!! How much is it weighting by now?
  20. Valkyrie addict
    Awesome, thanks for sharing. I love WIPs
  21. Valkyrie addict
    Wait, you can prime, paint and seal papercraft?? Coming out great, if I didn't knew it was papercraft I would not believe it.
  22. Valkyrie addict
    WOW!
  23. Valkyrie addict
    right click, save. You sir are a wizard. Outstanding.
  24. Valkyrie addict
    Those little wave kits are the best for 1/100. Great job Vifam7
  25. Valkyrie addict
    I really hope someone builds it, and manages to wire real speakers for them to work.
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