wolverine59 Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 I just ordered 1 VF-27 at Anime Export, -23 % off retail price this week end, and you can choose the version with the free poster if you wish...
Twoducks Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Also got hit by Amiami. Too bad the damn box is to big for SAL.
regult Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) do the ones sold in hong kong come with the poster? just wondering... Edited February 19, 2010 by regult
Lolicon Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Not sure why you keep bringing the model kit up, seeing as I have not once compared the DX 27 to it, favorably or not. The model kit isn't perfect either, as it uses a few cheats for its transformation. All I have done is remarked that the DX 27's legs (or rather hips) are mounted as high as the 25, and the thighs are higher than the anime, both of which are true. If that's too much for you to comprehend, then that's your problem, not mine. All the long-winded rants in the world will not change that. I haven't bothered making any remarks as to whether this is good or bad, as the fighter mode is what I like best about this DX. Some people get too uptight when people don't agree with them and simply will not tolerate dissent.
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Sent a bunch of money to Ami Ami. Now the waiting begins... BTW, what was the final shipped price for the VF-27 from Anime Export? Edited February 19, 2010 by funkymonkeyjavajunky
Uxi Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Kind of like how I don't think Roy's valk in DYRL had a color-changing heatshield. It's a fine line between "canon" and "mistake/laziness". Eh, light from different angles does funny things to certain materials (especially translucent ones) and who knows how OTM materials affects it. But yeah, just paid Ami Ami. I saw the poster when I did the pre-order yesterday. Does that mean I'll get the poster or not? Half off the shipping was nice.
SuperHobo Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 So for those of you few dudes who have the DX 27 already did your samples come with any of that oily mold release or scratches on it?
Daiohma Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 I will be going out in aroud 6 hours to pick mine up! I can't wait, will be my 10th Valkyrie!
kanedaestes Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Mine will be here by next week!!! EMS shipping all the way
Uxi Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Is the only Foldo Boosta the one with the Gallia Set?
Lolicon Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Is the only Foldo Boosta the one with the Gallia Set? Wasn't there a VF-27 fold booster protoype/mockup shown way back in antiquity? I vaguely remember people complaining about the pink color.
holytoledo69 Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Sent a bunch of money to Ami Ami. Now the waiting begins... BTW, what was the final shipped price for the VF-27 from Anime Export? If my math is right its about $169-$170 shipped and that's with EMS shipping (3 days from overseas). Not bad considering most online stores here in the states will charge you $200 and up before the shipping AND it could take about a week before you can get your hands on it.. (processing BS, distance, weather, weekend delays etc) Edited February 19, 2010 by holytoledo69
Uxi Posted February 19, 2010 Posted February 19, 2010 Wasn't there a VF-27 fold booster protoype/mockup shown way back in antiquity? I vaguely remember people complaining about the pink color. The one Brera used with Ranka looked the same as the one Mikhail and Ranka took to Gallia. I figured they were both the same LAI model, but possible I was wrong... Both are slightly pink and flatter than the Macross Plus/Macross 7 Fold Booster. IIRC the VF-27 includes the mount for it, but not the boosta itself. Don't think I want to pay $100+Shipping on evil bay when i don't really want the speaker pods or missiles. Wouldn't mind having standing Ranka with legs to go with the Foldo Boosta, though. Anyone want to split it?
Daiohma Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Just Picked one up today! Its a big improvement over the VF-25 I think. Two quick photos to share, sorry phone camera. ^^;
Uxi Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Any first impressions? here are the fold boosters from Eps 14 & 22
Daiohma Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 (edited) Fighter mode is just beautiful! Gerwalk is ok, only tried it once but the legs do seem much better then the 25. Battriod is very nice, just the gun is so big its hard to get a good pose. Transformation is almost the same, a few different parts like the shoulders now 'lock' in place. Overall I love it and hope they release the 'green' version soon! Edited February 20, 2010 by Daiohma
Dr. Z Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 So is the transformation the same as for the VF-25?
Daiohma Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Some of it is, the arms are a little different. They are better I think. The head and neck are much better now too, the whole head lifts up which makes it much easier I think.
Uxi Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Was yours in perfect condition? Any greasiness or chipped paint?
Daiohma Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Yes thank you, so far I have not found anything wrong with it Here is another photo in fighter mode, again sorry but my only camera is my phone ^^;
Roy's Blues Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 paid for a VF-27 156.31 USD shipped from amiami. Good deal!!
anime52k8 Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 If my math is right its about $169-$170 shipped and that's with EMS shipping (3 days from overseas). Not bad considering most online stores here in the states will charge you $200 and up before the shipping AND it could take about a week before you can get your hands on it.. (processing BS, distance, weather, weekend delays etc) still a little bit more than amiami ended up being. I got a payment request last night, 14000 yen exactly (about 156 dollars). their regular shipping is expensive though, there email said shipping+handling was reguarlerly 4560 yen (nearly 50 bucks) but they had half off shipping.
Uxi Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 I was 14000 yen exact, as well (just out of LA, California). Daiohma, that's from the Gallia set right? Jealous! I wish Bandai would do a general release accessory set that ami ami, hlj, etc can pick up. Not interested in speaker pods, though. Gimme Reaction Missiles, a standing Ranka, Sheryl, maybe a crouched/flight EX-Gear Alto, and the Foldo Boosta.
HEY BOYS Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Sent a bunch of money to Ami Ami. Now the waiting begins... BTW, what was the final shipped price for the VF-27 from Anime Export? 14000 yen shipped
Lolicon Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Yes thank you, so far I have not found anything wrong with it Here is another photo in fighter mode, again sorry but my only camera is my phone ^^; Damn that's nice. Paint and printing seem pretty solid/not prone to chipping?
SuperHobo Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 I also got 14,000 yen shipped for my VF-27 from ami ami. I find it funny that the regular EMS would have been a whooping 4.560yen. Hell the quarter costed 4,700 yen if shipped normally. How big is the box on the DX 27?
Daiohma Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 I was 14000 yen exact, as well (just out of LA, California). Daiohma, that's from the Gallia set right? Jealous! I wish Bandai would do a general release accessory set that ami ami, hlj, etc can pick up. Not interested in speaker pods, though. Gimme Reaction Missiles, a standing Ranka, Sheryl, maybe a crouched/flight EX-Gear Alto, and the Foldo Boosta. Yes it is, there where two in a my local hobby shop. I think the other is still there. I also got the ghost set and a 'space fold' VF-25 dx from there. Damn that's nice. Paint and printing seem pretty solid/not prone to chipping? So far no chips or anything, hope it stays that way.
m0n5t3r Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 I also got 14,000 yen shipped for my VF-27 from ami ami. I find it funny that the regular EMS would have been a whooping 4.560yen. Hell the quarter costed 4,700 yen if shipped normally. How big is the box on the DX 27? i think this is a case of jacking up the price before putting in on 50% off sale... EMS from HLJ for the VF-27 is just 2800 JPY... and the box, at 36 x 27 x 8 cm is just a little taller than the Alto or Ozma standalone while the width and depth are just about the same.
regult Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 looks really good with Da Foldo Boosta! Really wish they sold those separately so I don't need to get those speakers.
Graham Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 Forgot how frustrating the DX Armor Pack can be. After months of having my Armored Ozma on display in battroid mode, I decided to transform him to fighter mode and nearly ended up throwing the blasted thing at the wall. Everytime you add one part, another part pops off somewhere else. Finally got it all done and to be fair, the toy is quote solid once everything is on, but getting there can be a trial, especially if you want to attach the gunpod in fighter mode (doable, but makes things even more tricky). Also, found my VF-25G DX has transformed into a froppy mess. Only transformed it about 2-3 times when I got it, then put it in the display cabinet in battroid mode. Took it out for the first time in months only to find the arms, hips and crotch lock are now really lose........ I've come to the conclusion that the VF-25 DX toys are only fun without any Armor Paccks or Super Packs fitted. Add packs and it's an instant cause of high blood pressure! In contrast, the VF-27DX is such a pleasant contrast. Easy to transform, yet sufficiently tight, locks together well and nothing falls off. I really hope Bandai decides to release a ver.2 VF-25, with the improvements in design and attention to detail of the VF-27. Graham
Black Valkyrie Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 I really hope Bandai decides to release a ver.2 VF-25, with the improvements in design and attention to detail of the VF-27. Graham I don't think so, may be they would release it as a Hi-Metal 1/100.
Dobber Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 14000jpy shipped from AmiAmi too. just got me shipping confirmation too! This is my first DX, really excited! Chris
eugimon Posted February 20, 2010 Posted February 20, 2010 yup, 14000 and amiami shipped this morning for me as well, it's all good.
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