eugimon Posted April 21, 2009 Posted April 21, 2009 There you go. How about a quick photochop? yes! Thank you!
MacrossJunkie Posted April 21, 2009 Posted April 21, 2009 Well I kinda lucked out-- I ordered from the second batch of VF-25G/RVF-25 from Overdrive, and asked them if they could use the coupons to order my fold boosters/ghosts-- and they can, provided you allow them to open up the box and take out the coupons. They haven't asked me for payment yet as well-- I think they are waiting until the web orders come online! Did they say how much it would end up being if they used your coupon?
sil80jdm Posted April 21, 2009 Posted April 21, 2009 Well I kinda lucked out-- I ordered from the second batch of VF-25G/RVF-25 from Overdrive, and asked them if they could use the coupons to order my fold boosters/ghosts-- and they can, provided you allow them to open up the box and take out the coupons. They haven't asked me for payment yet as well-- I think they are waiting until the web orders come online! im also curious to hear about how much they are from overdrive with the coupon =)
edwin3060 Posted April 21, 2009 Posted April 21, 2009 They didn't give an exact figure, but the coupons give a 1000+yen discount for each set over the MSRP if you didn't have a coupon--and each coupon allows you to buy 3 sets. Does anybody know if the Tamashii Web shop is open for orders yet? I'll email Overdrive for a quote if it is.
mitch Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 I just want to go on record and say that I hope that the VF-25S Full Armor has a sturdy back hinge. I have my 25S with the Super Pack on and the other day I was having trouble with it sagging when in Gerwalk mode. My concern is that the added weight of the armor boosters will mean that you won't be able to pose it without the stand. By the way, has anyone heard anything about when Bandai will be sending out the replacement hip/intake covers for the 25S? Over drive hasn't gotten back to me yet, probably due to the server problems they've been having since they have generally been really good with replies.
ff95gj Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 I just want to go on record and say that I hope that the VF-25S Full Armor has a sturdy back hinge. I have my 25S with the Super Pack on and the other day I was having trouble with it sagging when in Gerwalk mode. My concern is that the added weight of the armor boosters will mean that you won't be able to pose it without the stand. By the way, has anyone heard anything about when Bandai will be sending out the replacement hip/intake covers for the 25S? Over drive hasn't gotten back to me yet, probably due to the server problems they've been having since they have generally been really good with replies. If I remember correctly, Bandai would send out the replacements by late April.
mitch Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 If I remember correctly, Bandai would send out the replacements by late April. Okay, cool, I was just getting a bit antsy since it's getting into late april now and I've not heard anything back from OD yet. I just need to 'chill me boots' as they say back home. One more quick thing, did someone say that you could use hot water to pinch the thigh intakes a bit to give them more grip? I couldn't find anything when I checked back over the last thread, but I could've sworn someone said that using hot water to soften the plastic and cold water to set it worked with no negative side-effects. If not and i'm just going nuts from the heat here in LA recently I'll give it a go on the mis-painted set when the replacement intake covers come in and let everyone know. I just don't want to try it and the paint just disintegrates or something...
edwin3060 Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 I just want to go on record and say that I hope that the VF-25S Full Armor has a sturdy back hinge. I have my 25S with the Super Pack on and the other day I was having trouble with it sagging when in Gerwalk mode. My concern is that the added weight of the armor boosters will mean that you won't be able to pose it without the stand. By the way, has anyone heard anything about when Bandai will be sending out the replacement hip/intake covers for the 25S? Over drive hasn't gotten back to me yet, probably due to the server problems they've been having since they have generally been really good with replies. There's probably a limit on how stiff you can make the back hinge-- I think the VF-25S Armour will have to rely on the stand to keep the back up in Gerwalk.
Graham Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 While the VF-25F Alto DX and VF-25S Ozma DX where mostly only sold in specialist Japanese toy and hobby shops here in Hong Kong, I find it extremely interesting and heartening that the VF-25G Michael DX and RVF-25 Luca DX are being widely sold in many normal toy shops all throughout Hong Kong. I've had several surprises over the last few weeks, walking in to toy shops and toy/stationery shops even in remote parts of HK, where I would normally never expect to find any Macross toys, to find that they are stocking the two newer DX. It's just so nice to be able to walk into normal toy stores and find Macross toys on the shelves. Ah, reminds me of the mid-80s' again. Graham
Black Valkyrie Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Is there any chance that Bandai will make the VF-25 CF ?
ff95gj Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Is there any chance that Bandai will make the VF-25 CF ? Darn! I don't even know there is a VF-25 CF! What does it look like?
edwin3060 Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Single head laser, khaki/brownish colouring similar to the SV-51 CF colour.
honkhet Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) here's a pic of it from ep25 seems like they dont get wing boosters favouritism for the skull squadron lol Edited April 22, 2009 by honkhet
ff95gj Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Single head laser, khaki/brownish colouring similar to the SV-51 CF colour. Single head laser; you mean the VF-25G head? Or it's a totally different head design? So it's the standard CF paint scheme. Shouldn't someone refuse to get on the valk when the color is brownish like that? Thanks!
ff95gj Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 here's a pic of it from ep25 seems like they dont get wing boosters favouritism for the skull squadron lol Thanks! Maybe its boosters were blasted away 2 seconds ago.
edwin3060 Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 No idea about the head design since I don't recall seeing it in Battroid mode, only fighter. But the single laser looks similar to Michael's head laser (and in direct contradiction to the Macross Chronicle article). I think the wing pods were jettisoned as well, since the leg super pack parts are still there. Actually in Mac Frontier I think the VF-25 CF have a lower damage rate than the main character VFs
anime52k8 Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Single head laser; you mean the VF-25G head? Or it's a totally different head design? So it's the standard CF paint scheme. Shouldn't someone refuse to get on the valk when the color is brownish like that? Thanks! the CF 25 has a G type head. and amazingly the CF 25's are never shown getting shot down. here's a pic of it from ep25 seems like they dont get wing boosters favouritism for the skull squadron lol the legendary half fastpack configuration, the secret behind the Messiah CF's survivability!
ff95gj Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 the CF 25 has a G type head. and amazingly the CF 25's are never shown getting shot down. the legendary half fastpack configuration, the secret behind the Messiah CF's survivability! Thanks! That's why I never notice them, maybe. On the other hand, there were so immensely many VF-11C got shot-down in M7 that I feel sorry for them.
Graham Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 here's a pic of it from ep25 seems like they dont get wing boosters favouritism for the skull squadron lol My theory is that there just weren't enough of the Wing Boosters produced in time. I'm sure when production catches up with demand, the cannonn fodder uys would have got them as well. I'd still love Bandai to make a Cannon fodder DX, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Anyway, in at least 2 other episodes, I'm sure we do see cannon fodder VF-25 with wing boosters. Graham
Sluff Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 I know Yamato is good with their release dates but what about Bandai? Can we expect the DX rerelease to arrive on schedule?
Graham Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Yes, Bandai are usually pretty good with release dates and tend to announce wellin advance if a delay is expected. Graham
honkhet Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 ... I think the wing pods were jettisoned as well, since the leg super pack parts are still there. hi guys, here's a pic with 3 CF vf-25, all with leg armor only and no wing boosters, sorry its a bit small, but you can watch it in ep25 highly unlikely that all three of these CFs jettisoned their boosters right
Hikaroso Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 So I just received my VF-25 restock from HLJ. This is the best part of my story unfortunately. As I'm transforming from plane to battroid I rotate the arms out of the stock position and the left arm literally falls out of the shoulder hinge. It fell : ( It just fell without the slightest bit of provocation!!!!! : (. After transforming my 25G multiple times I was praising Bandai's durability/playability. The head of the the screw that holds the arm and the shoulder hinge together just popped off. What do I do? Please help.
Dangard Ace Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Yay. More broken/cheap screws. I think that the members that had this happen to them just replaced the screw with a screw from a junker Bandai toy. OR you could email HLJ about the problem and they might be able to hook you up or replace it.
ff95gj Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 So I just received my VF-25 restock from HLJ. This is the best part of my story unfortunately. As I'm transforming from plane to battroid I rotate the arms out of the stock position and the left arm literally falls out of the shoulder hinge. It fell : ( It just fell without the slightest bit of provocation!!!!! : (. After transforming my 25G multiple times I was praising Bandai's durability/playability. The head of the the screw that holds the arm and the shoulder hinge together just popped off. What do I do? Please help. I believe it's not the revised version? Are the holes on the back different from that of your 25G? AFAIK (from Yahoo auction JP), the re-issue VF-25F doesn't seem to be out yet... Thanks!
Hikaroso Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) I believe it's not the revised version? Are the holes on the back different from that of your 25G? AFAIK (from Yahoo auction JP), the re-issue VF-25F doesn't seem to be out yet... Thanks! Yeah there are no holes near the back of the neck near the little flare thingys Oh and I preordered the April release on purpose as I didn't want the first run : ( Edited April 23, 2009 by Hikaroso
Javabean Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I preorder April re-issue VF-25F fm HLJ too but hv not recvd confirmation that its being shipped out yet ?
UN Spacy Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Anime-Export has the restocks listed for an April 30th release.
ff95gj Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Yeah there are no holes near the back of the neck near the little flare thingys Oh and I preordered the April release on purpose as I didn't want the first run : ( I understand what you feel. You purposingly ordered the new version knowing that they have no old stock left... And then they ship you an old stock one week before the new version is out... Probably you should express this to HLJ and see if they would do something. Worth trying.
Hikaroso Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I understand what you feel. You purposingly ordered the new version knowing that they have no old stock left... And then they ship you an old stock one week before the new version is out... Probably you should express this to HLJ and see if they would do something. Worth trying. Thanks alot. I just sent them an E-mail hoping they do something about it. I'm kinda sad tonight. First bad experience with any Macross Toy right out of the box : (.
ff95gj Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks alot. I just sent them an E-mail hoping they do something about it. I'm kinda sad tonight. First bad experience with any Macross Toy right out of the box : (. Frankly speaking, I think it's an advantage that the toy has a broken arm, and there's a bigger reason that they should swap you the new revised version.
Graham Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 So I just received my VF-25 restock from HLJ. This is the best part of my story unfortunately. As I'm transforming from plane to battroid I rotate the arms out of the stock position and the left arm literally falls out of the shoulder hinge. It fell : ( It just fell without the slightest bit of provocation!!!!! : (. After transforming my 25G multiple times I was praising Bandai's durability/playability. The head of the the screw that holds the arm and the shoulder hinge together just popped off. What do I do? Please help. As long as you can get the remains of the screw out with a pair of pliers, it's pretty easy to find a suitable size replacement screw. Still, it sucks that it should happen in the first place. Graham
Hikaroso Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 As long as you can get the remains of the screw out with a pair of pliers, it's pretty easy to find a suitable size replacement screw. Still, it sucks that it should happen in the first place. Graham I was able to unscrew what was left of the screw with needle nosed pliers. Until I hear back from HLJ I'm in a holding pattern for now. Thanks for the sympathy Graham.
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