mcfly50
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I agree completely. It seems to me some folks in this community haven't seen what unlicensed companies are able to do these days. The improvements made in Chinese reverse engineering/manufacturing just the last year made an impression on me. I think some folks are remembering a bad KO MP-10 or cheap 1/55 copy KO and that's what they have in their mind for what a Yamato/Arcadia 1/60 v2 KO will be. It very well could. But I've also been blown away by companies ability to make figures with better quality, better paint, and even improve on flaws from the original design. Some original toys having much more complexity of a VF-1 v2. I support Arcadia. I supported Yamato before that. I have everything purchased from Bandai or on pre-order. We all spend a small fortune collecting these. But a Chinese company can and probably will make this figure, with a great paint job, with great/equal quality, include more accessories, and sell it to you for probably a hundred bucks to include shipping. If that does happen, I'm just saying I understand why someone wouldn't want to buy a M and M set for 200 vice 1200. I guess that's another capitalism point you were trying to make early Jenius.
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There is a lot going on in the unlicensed Transformers market than just KOs. Third party companies are making better original figures than Hasbro/Takara. For example, takara doesn't makes a Masterpiece Jazz. Then a bunch of companies come all out with their "unofficial" version and it's great quality and Takara still won't make it. (Supposedly due to a license problem with Porsche). In that situation, 3rd party companies are filling the gap for the fans. It would be really interesting to see what 5 competing companies could come up competing for macross fans money. Macross is probably too small a market for that though. Heres another question, what happens if Arcadia does fold like Yamato and many people still searching for a particular type of figure can only get it on the KO market or some insane price. Even if they do support Arcadia (as I have bought double of everything they've released), isn't that a reasonable choice? Especially if it's good quality.
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And both closed
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Order closed. Congrats.
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Is there any special contract with Sony that would prevent a Macross game for the switch? I would buy Macross Delta or Macross 30 in a heartbeat.
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I'm loving mine and Zelda!
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I just ordered some more stuff. Best stand out there. Thanks man.
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Finally got home from a long road trip. Box full of yeti stands was waiting on me. Unquestionably my favorite Valkyrie stand. I'll post pics later. Thanks Chaotic Yeti!
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Got one finally. Thanks!
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I guess I'm the lucky one.
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Got one thanks!
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Thanks for posting the the HLJ link. I tried to cancel my PO with NY and they wouldn't let me. I'm going to keep trying. Went ahead and ordered through HLJ. Definitely prefer them for customer service. -
Got one. Thanks!
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I would get one.
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I'm hoping it has real figures in it.
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MW Member Poll: Are you planning to purchase the new Arcadia VF-0S?
mcfly50 replied to microtree33's topic in Toys
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Received mine today. Had two small issues: One, the exhaust intake inside one of the feet fell right off. It wasn't hard to fix, but goes to the previous mentioned glue problem. Two, there was some sort of foggy film inside my cockpit. Almost looked like superglue when it dries. (Knock on wood) So far everything else is holding up including joints. Agree with all comments on lack of printing. No UN Spacy on the legs. That's is surprising to me. Overall it's still a cool figure and I'm glad I picked it up...but yeah for 300 I shouldn't have to glue anything right out of the box.
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HLJ preorder made.
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This is really impressive.
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Mine came severely cracked in several places. Emailed pics to Masei and they are also sending another one and replacement parts. Agree with all comments on the shipping packing. Good on them for trying to make it right though.
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Agreed. Guy took my money and never delivered. Tried everything. Unfortunately this was a scam.