1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 Combining shipping is a way to save YOU money, they only save some time and handling. I know. Which is why I tell them to send item as soon as stock is available. By telling them to send the single item out, they know not to wait until they are sure you will not add an extra thing to the shopping cart. (which is what they do by default) If you say to "send the item out immediately by itself" and "do not combine shipping", you won't wait as long. Some people complain they take their time. The delays and slow speed is fine by me since I am in no real hurry to get things quickly. (in fact I use SAL shipping whenever I can) Apart from that they are reliable. You just got to have good communication. Quote
ALEXD Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 Its official. I have just bought the vf-1s anniversary version with flashlight and super strike parts. I still think someday i will have to have them all but this guy is a good starting point. will take pics Quote
pud333 Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) You are gonna love that valk. Just be very careful when transforming the shoulders for the first time. Takes a while to losen up. Now you need to get a VF-1J and then get the armour for it. Coolest fracking Macross item I've bought since the DX Chogokin Monster. Just sheer awesomeness. EDIT: I'm sure people already know by now according to Anymoon.com, but I can indeed confirm the clear canopy and new changes to the VF-1J. I got mine from Amiami and it is 100% safe. No messed up arms or anything. Just perfect. Edited October 13, 2011 by pud333 Quote
ALEXD Posted October 14, 2011 Author Posted October 14, 2011 I will and yes I will carefully transform the arms even if its fixed, but with rainbow canopy Quote
ALEXD Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 Hey pud, just how much whiter is the vf-1j vs dyrl toys? Quote
pud333 Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) Sorry for the shitty camera phone picture. TV vs DYRL? I prefer the bleached white, but then, I am a sucker for white robots. Edited October 15, 2011 by pud333 Quote
ALEXD Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 do you remember love is dyrl and waw that is bleached, but i am still happy with the off withe version too And the picture is not that shitty, trust me. Quote
ALEXD Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 HEy its been 5 days since it has shipped, just how slow is parcel post? Never used it before is it that bad?ugh Quote
eugimon Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 HEy its been 5 days since it has shipped, just how slow is parcel post? Never used it before is it that bad?ugh Parcel Post? Where did you have it shipped from? Quote
ALEXD Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 Parcel Post? Where did you have it shipped from? Cali to florida usps parcel post From some city called irvine, Quote
ALEXD Posted October 15, 2011 Author Posted October 15, 2011 But its no problem, I can wait for such awesomness Quote
eugimon Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Coast to coast is 5 business days so you should get it early next week Quote
ALEXD Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 Ok good thanks. I am just so used to priority and ups ground so i was wondering. Quote
ALEXD Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 Hey how does these yamato compare to robotech mps? are masterpiece that bad? Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) The old toynami toy? Masterpieces were beaten to a bloody pulp when the old yamato 1/48 came out before we got the 1/60 version 2 toys. I think only people who like the boxart and never open the box to display toys liked those. The main competition to yamato 1/60 is the 1/100 bandai himetal. -cheaper (but expensive for size) -great looking poses -easy to transform (except for minor part swap like the heatshield landing gears etc) -sculpt is actually superior in some areas like the gunpod for example. (it gets skinnier towards the end unlike the yamato) Also the super pack missile door thing has a line in the middle which looks more realistic than the yamato which has no line in the middle to suggest it opens up. But these are nitpacks and the 1/60 has detail in the feet thruster area (which you split the toe/heel apart the middle has detail showing up at the centre) overall the toy still loses for not having as much of a "perfect transformation" as a larger 1/60 yamato and no optional things like GBP armor sets for it. Also the annoyance of trying to get the web exclusives means you won't be able to get a collection of the variants as easily like with other toys. One thing that I like about the 1/60 version 2 is the idea that you can actually pull the head turret down low in fighter mode so it can turn to the side to hit an enemy beside you. (just like max did in the DYRL fight against milia in the Qrau) Edited October 16, 2011 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote
ALEXD Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 I see. And I know the old toynamis are not good but i wanted to know just how outdated they are Quote
Chowser Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 I see. And I know the old toynamis are not good but i wanted to know just how outdated they are Here's how much I like the Toynami versions (not!) Each of those Masterpiece Boxes are empty!!!! The only thing I kept was the shadow fighter because no one wanted to buy it loose. Everything else, I sold off as loose toys and kept the boxes. Quote
pud333 Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Them bids are quite nice. I would have kept those too. I normally throw out all my boxes due to lack of space though I find the bandai packaging kinda cool. Quote
ALEXD Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 Hey how big is mp starscream in jet mode compared to the yamato 160s? Because idk how bid a yamato 160 is, never seen one in hand and I have mp starscream so that is my size comparison Quote
Chowser Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) bigger. MP Starscream is closer to VF-25/VF-0 size. I have a 1/48 VF-1J somewhere in the box. I have to find it again. I forgot I bought it. Edited October 16, 2011 by Chowser Quote
ALEXD Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks chow chow. I have been looking for so long for a comparison pic. How about robot mode? Quote
ALEXD Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 My figure might come tomorrow! cant wait! or tuesday Quote
ALEXD Posted October 16, 2011 Author Posted October 16, 2011 Hey which box is nicer, the old boxes that have a flap to open, or the reissue/anniversary versions/later releases boxes? Quote
pud333 Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) Yamato boxes - at least the older ones, are just oversized and kinda bland. The box flap is helpful if you plan on keeping something MIB, but generally, I find the quality sort of lame. The cardboard used is really thin and in general, they just take up tons of space. I prefer the smaller bandai boxes with the styrofoam inserts, to the plastic trays Yamato uses. But that's just me. (This isn't directed at you ALEXD, but before anyone starts, I am not trying to start a "Bandai vs Yamato" argument. It's just a stated preference.) Edited October 16, 2011 by pud333 Quote
Chowser Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 No, it's not an MP-10 (I'll pick one up eventually). It is the THS-02 hybrid style g1 convoy. can't do robot mode. i have not transformed starscream, the vf-25, or the vf-0a yet and don't know where the manuals are. i could probably look it up on youtube. i rarely transform my toys. they need to just release a fighter mode version for me. i might try doing models in the future. Quote
ALEXD Posted October 17, 2011 Author Posted October 17, 2011 No problem I can wait until my shipment arrives either today or tomorrow Quote
ALEXD Posted October 17, 2011 Author Posted October 17, 2011 Frickin donkey mail took my shipment and left a notice, I just got home and the office is closed. I i schedule a redelivery, it will take 2 days to drive 5 minutes from my house so now im stuck at home not playing with my vf-1s since usps took it. I am soo angry right now Quote
ALEXD Posted October 18, 2011 Author Posted October 18, 2011 Finally got him!!! its soo awesome but the waist is a pain to connect to the nose on battroid mode since its an older release Quote
pud333 Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Yeah, that's the only thing about the older V2s that bothers me. It's what's keeping it from being a perfect 10 for me. I remember when I opened my first V2. Sigh. Good times. Been chasing that high ever since. Came close with the Koenig Monster and GBP armor. Quote
ALEXD Posted October 18, 2011 Author Posted October 18, 2011 Yup, And this is the first thread i gave ever made in any website to hit 100 replies! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 102 replies now Get a camera and post some pics or it didn't happen!!! Quote
ALEXD Posted October 19, 2011 Author Posted October 19, 2011 No, it's not an MP-10 (I'll pick one up eventually). It is the THS-02 hybrid style g1 convoy. can't do robot mode. i have not transformed starscream, the vf-25, or the vf-0a yet and don't know where the manuals are. i could probably look it up on youtube. i rarely transform my toys. they need to just release a fighter mode version for me. i might try doing models in the future. Both screamer and hybrid convoy were designed by shoji kawamori, how ironic! 102 replies now Get a camera and post some pics or it didn't happen!!! I will tomorrow I have to look for the camera Quote
Graham Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 And still wondering what is a super pat? Sounds kinda kinky! (especially as in Cantonese "pat pat" means bottom/ass/arse) Graham Quote
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