IHATEYOU Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Excuse me for going ever so slightly off topic, but the search function isn't helping me on this one. Is Bandai going to be releasing 1/48 scale VF-25's? I thought there was some news on it, but can't find much info. I am not a big toy buyer, but I MUST get an Ozma VF-25 with armor pack. Just want to make sure I get the biggest and baddest available. you might be thinking of the 1/48 model http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=30017
UN Spacy Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I hate to change topic, but is "anime-export" reliable? I'd like to pre-order a couple of valks. I got my VF-1D from them. Reliable with great prices.
Duke Togo Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 you might be thinking of the 1/48 model http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=30017 Model? No thanks, 1/60 it is!
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I hate to change topic, but is "anime-export" reliable? I'd like to pre-order a couple of valks. I've placed two orders with them and had no problems. Their prices are pretty good. I can't say their shipment packaging is great (HLJ has the best) but it gets the job done.
Duke Togo Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) I've placed two orders with them and had no problems. Their prices are pretty good. I can't say their shipment packaging is great (HLJ has the best) but it gets the job done. I put my order in with them, and I am sitting on their payment request. They list SAL as a shipping option when you put the order in, even though they clearly states "We are now shipping small packet SAL (economy) for orders less than 2KG and lower than 15000 YEN ONLY", and this is obviously more than 15000 YEN. When they ask for payment, they don't add in shipping cost (since it won't ship for another month or so). I'd hate to pay for this and then end up getting hosed when its time to ship. Edited July 28, 2009 by Duke Togo
todd77 Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 I put my order in with them, and I am sitting on their payment request. They list SAL as a shipping option when you put the order in, even though they clearly states "We are now shipping small packet SAL (economy) for orders less than 2KG and lower than 15000 YEN ONLY", and this is obviously more than 15000 YEN. When they ask for payment, they don't add in shipping cost (since it won't ship for another month or so). I'd hate to pay for this and then end up getting hosed when its time to ship. Just shoot them an email for clarification. They usually get back to you real fast. At least, that's the case when I got my Mikhail, Luca, and Alto valks from them. Still got my Armored Ozma and Alto's armor preorder with them.
Axelay Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Just sent them an email now. Will report back once I have heard from them. If they can hook me up with SAL, then I'll place my order immediately. I can't foresee getting a better deal than what they are asking.
MACROSSF Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Just shoot them an email for clarification. They usually get back to you real fast. At least, that's the case when I got my Mikhail, Luca, and Alto valks from them. Still got my Armored Ozma and Alto's armor preorder with them. Hey todd77, Did they charge you when you preordered these items? Edited July 29, 2009 by MACROSSF
todd77 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Hey todd77, Did they charge you when you preordered these items? Yeah, like Overdrive, you've got to pay up front for preorders.
Axelay Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Official response from Anime Export is that because they don't yet know for certain the weight of the finished product, they cannot commit on a shipping cost. I'm going to write back and ask if an estimate of 19,300Y would be a ballpark figure.
one_klump Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 I did exactly what The Duke did. I got sucked in by the lower price, then found I was unhappy with the service. So I went back to old reliable, HLJ.
Duke Togo Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 I did exactly what The Duke did. I got sucked in by the lower price, then found I was unhappy with the service. So I went back to old reliable, HLJ. The reliability is worth the extra 5 or 10 bucks it *may* cost.
CF18 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 People in Japan are receiving the limited packs: http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-96606-1-1.html
Valkyrie addict Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 hmmm....pink dildo they took the trouble of doing a mini ranka but no improve pilot figure, guess you have that pink dildo to stick up your a$$ for that why do japanese always choose this odd colors for their shows?
valhary Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 i want to known and see if this missiles can attach on the yf 19 and vf 22s if is posible and look good maybe i buy one
CF18 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 where can we order these? Both sets are limited by pre-orders at Bandai's own Tamashii web-shop, selling to Japan only. Anime-export.com have order pages for them. I expect angolz.com and toy-wave.com to have a few copies too.
Graham Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Received notice from OverDrive that my Ghost & Fold Booster sets are shipping today.
Axelay Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 I preordered the armored VF-25 with Anime Export today. I feel like I got a very good deal which included shipping. Here's hoping I have my hands on it shortly after it's released.
Graham Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 There's a parcel waiting for me at home, which I'm pretty sure is my Ghost & Fold Booster Sets. Graham
ff95gj Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 There's a parcel waiting for me at home, which I'm pretty sure is my Ghost & Fold Booster Sets. Graham I still haven't received calls from the shop. I'll go up to them after work!
Graham Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 I ordered mine from OverDrive and they sent them by EMS. I know there's an EMS parcel waiting for me at home, so it's probably the sets. I do wish Bandai had made the standard Fold Booster that Alto uses to get to Galia IV, rather than the Pink Super Folder Booster though. The standard one looks much nicer IMO. Graham
Rhapsodyred99 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 I ordered mine from OverDrive and they sent them by EMS. I know there's an EMS parcel waiting for me at home, so it's probably the sets. I do wish Bandai had made the standard Fold Booster that Alto uses to get to Galia IV, rather than the Pink Super Folder Booster though. The standard one looks much nicer IMO. Graham Theese guys are add ons for the normal 1/60 s right? And one ghost per box or does it come with three?
ff95gj Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Theese guys are add ons for the normal 1/60 s right? And one ghost per box or does it come with three? Per set comes with one Ghost only. Yeah, Bandai is cheap. My sets would be arriving tomorrow... But I would be out of town until Monday!
Guest sh002 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 the ghost set was tempting but if it came with 3 i would have ordered it. can't wait for my sound booster set from overdrive to come in.
Graham Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 Can confirm the Fold Booster can fit on version 1 toys that don't have the additional holes. It attatches by 2 pegs that plug into the holes used to attatch the super pack shoulder missile pods. The Fold booster comes with 2 connectors, one for use with a bare VF-25 & one for use when using FAST Packs, which includes pegs for attaching the shoulder missile pods as the connector itself occupies the holes where the shoulder missile pods normally attatch.Graham
GRAND CANNON Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 Some photo reviews until MW member pics show up.... Luca: http://d.hatena.ne.jp/type97/20090801 Michael: http://gamu-toys.info/goukin/gouki/dxf07g4fs/01.html
Graham Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 The Ghost is great. Really detailed with lots of panel lines and all the markings printed/painted on. Also uses green translucent plastic parts for the sensors. Graham
Rhapsodyred99 Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 Any word on a 1/60 vf 27? 100 bucks for one small nontranforming ghost seems a bit steep
Letigre Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 Yeah, considering the Ghost boosters (with accessories) as around 50 USD. And is the Armored DX going to be an "end of the month" release, or does it have a actual date?
retaane Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 I just cancelled my VF-25S preorder from HLJ and settled for the ghost weapons set its just getting steep may next year if I have any money? It still hurt I got my set for 75$ on ebay and shipped through ems for 25$ OUCHHHHHHHHHHH
IHATEYOU Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 http://tamashii.jp/item/item.php?eid=01097&pref=301 release date for armored vf-25s is listed as august 12
retaane Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 can someone tell me if the upcoming alto armored set will include a stand also? otherwise 100$ for that set is looking more unjustified as time progresses? rather dump 200$ and get an ozma with armor?
mitch Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 Yup, I'm pretty sure it does come with the stand like the Tamashi super packs.
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