kaiotheforsaken Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 That is gorgeous, definitely will try and find a way to snag that one. Especially if I can't get the 25G. Quote
ultraman zoffy Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Any guesses as to what the retail price will be? 23100 yen, according to Toyark. Quote
Mommar Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 The color of Blue on that 19F looks the same as the 19S to me. I think it's just a trick of the light in those photos. I don't see why Yamato would change the tint for this one unless when you've got a 19S and two 19F's in tow it all suddenly looks obvious. i do wonder why they didn't go for Fast packs for the 19's when they've designed them for the 17 though. I guess it was just easier to implement on the 17. Quote
Knight26 Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Very nice, man I hope my wife has her new job by then, daddy deserves a new valk Quote
Old Man Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 The only thing I'm bummed about is that I won't be happy unless I have 2 of these. Same goes for the VF-17D. Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 The color of Blue on that 19F looks the same as the 19S to me. I think it's just a trick of the light in those photos. I don't see why Yamato would change the tint for this one unless when you've got a 19S and two 19F's in tow it all suddenly looks obvious. i do wonder why they didn't go for Fast packs for the 19's when they've designed them for the 17 though. I guess it was just easier to implement on the 17. I've got a feeling there's just no way to implement the VF-19's boosters without being extremely prone to breakage, screwing up the shoulder sculpt, or becoming prohibitively expensive. Quote
Loop Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 The only thing I'm bummed about is that I won't be happy unless I have 2 of these. Same goes for the VF-17D. There goes almost 1200 bucks on valks if not more with shipping, but I MUST have a Diamond Force and an Emerald Force. Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 I've got a feeling there's just no way to implement the VF-19's boosters without being extremely prone to breakage, screwing up the shoulder sculpt, or becoming prohibitively expensive. Also, there's just no way to get past the fact that it looks like you're mounting a pair of baby blue jetskis on the shouders. Those packs are freaking hideous. I don't think it's a darker blue though, I think it's just the contrast with the white making it seem that much darker. Either way... August is my birthday. I might buy two. One for sure, but that is freaking beautiful. Quote
typhoon Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Just grabbed this 19F along with the 17D from amiami.... Its nice to be able to click "buy now" without stressing about missing out!! Quote
Scream Man Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 yeah this might have to be my Birthday ask as well, GORGEOUS looking bird! Quote
Kurisama Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Yeeeesh at roughly $230AUD before shipping from amiami - I don't think so. No Valkyrie is worth that much... or is it?! Quote
Scream Man Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 i think Im gonna do it. Get 2 in fact. i love this plane, and having a full Emerald Force....well, that would be awesome! Quote
usagiz Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Man, I was going to hold out for a sale too, but no... I pre ordered! http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-2444&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Dvf-19f%24pagemax%3D100%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Well.. blerp.. Nah, I can't justify getting two VF-19Fs... not yet. If they go on sale later, sure, I'll grab multiples, but I don't have a good reason for more than one right now. Grabbed one of those, and preordered the VF-17D. Fortunately they're spaced out a bit. Edited June 20, 2012 by Chronocidal Quote
charger69 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Posted June 20, 2012 What an expensive year!! Looks like some of the toys should wait for 2013! Quote
Raptor One Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Looks amazing. I'm really digging the colour they used for the stripes, a nice light grey does wonders. It's so nice to see pics of a new Macross product and not immediately panic about availability Quote
Old Man Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Preorder up at HLJ. http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00236 Quote
mechaninac Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 It's official, starting with the Kai variant, Yamato and the lousy exchange rate, have "colluded" to completely price me out of this hobby, at least for their newer M7 stuff... I just refuse to pay these exorbitant prices (even with AmiAmi's preorder discout the 19F rings in at $237 + shipping, and the 17D a whopping $319 + shipping ). Too bad too, the F and D look really nice. Bandai, with all their supply foibles, are now the only game in town for affordable, high end, 1/60 Macross toys... if you can secure one before the secondary market drives their prices into the stratosphere as well. Quote
Dobber Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Yeah, I'm having a problem pulling the trigger on this too. I want to, then my responsible side kicks in and stops me. It is just too much for me. Oh well. Chris Quote
Kurisama Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Just do what I do - calculate the cost of every valkyrie you have purchased and still own, divide by the number of birds there are and get the average price for each. Are you happy with this number? Yes? Then pull the trigger! Me? I'm at $111.34 each valk ^___^ Quote
auberondreaming Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 If you bought it today, it would be $292. ! ¥23,100 Any guesses as to what the retail price will be? Quote
takatoys Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 These new valks are out of my league. That is why I am collecting Hot Toys 1/6 figures now. Although expensive too, these figures are easier to get and fun to pose too. I will still buy valks but will wait for HLJ deals that come every now and then. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Otacute: 238.50 USD http://www.otacute.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_6&products_id=28677 Decided to pre-order a VF-17D because of the fast packs...but I have a feeling the VF-19F might be a shelf warmer or holiday deal by the end of the year on HLJ.....passed it.....too many available VF-19 variants are going to drive down the price I think.....with that said I would still buy on pre-order a VF-19P.... Quote
Phalanix Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 $235 at Hobby Search, I'm tempted to get a 17D as I don't have one, but I think the look, paint job and the fact I have a 19S won me over. Gonna complete the Emerald Force squadron, will save Diamond Force when there's a sale (hopefully). Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 I just preordered both the VF-17D and the VF-19F from Otacute. Like most of you, with the price tag keep climbing, this might be my last collection. Quote
Kyp Durron Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Anyone have good side view pics of the VF-19S in fighter mode? -Kyp Quote
Macette Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Anyone have good side view pics of the VF-19S in fighter mode? -Kyp here's an 3/4 overhead angle if that helps you, it's the only pick i have of my VF 19 currently Quote
Lonewolf Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Easy one here : Are the intake covers removable? Quote
pud333 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) Anyone have good side view pics of the VF-19S in fighter mode? -Kyp Not the best, but it's all I got right now. Easy one here : Are the intake covers removable? Nope. Edited June 20, 2012 by pud333 Quote
Lonewolf Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Nope. Bummer, I like it better when they are, oh well not that big a deal. Quote
ultraman zoffy Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 All the valks I paid a higher price for were either discontinued or very rare; that helped tons to justify paying a premium for them. I'm coming up empty for excuses to myself to pay $230 + for a brand new release... my usual "but I might never get the opportunity!" rationale just isn't kicking in. Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) All the valks I paid a higher price for were either discontinued or very rare; that helped tons to justify paying a premium for them. I'm coming up empty for excuses to myself to pay $230 + for a brand new release... my usual "but I might never get the opportunity!" rationale just isn't kicking in. how about "It's so good it's worth it" or "if I don't get int NOW, my life will be forever incomplete." that's how I justified the -19S anyways. Edited June 20, 2012 by anime52k8 Quote
Old Man Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 here's an 3/4 overhead angle if that helps you, it's the only pick i have of my VF 19 currently How are those FightPose Stands working out for you, Macette? Any issues with paint damage on your Valks? Quote
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