Mommar Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Ishop2go is a Hong Kongian(?) shop. But I've checked the others I know of and it's the only one that ever listed the 171. Quote
Magnus Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Does anyone have a best guess as to when they might put them up for pre-order? Quote
Tober Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 No, the responses I got from Angolz and eToysJapan stated that they weren't prepared to list the 171 until they had confirmation of available numbers from Bandai... Quote
CF18 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Well I went looking around and see one other HK shop listed it: http://www.locushk.com/?sp=&p=6&cat2=1509&cat1=156&cat0=24&id=4462&cat1=156&cat0=24&new=&more=〈=en That's about US$195 + shipping Quote
Tober Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Cool. When I checked there a few days ago they hadn't listed. Hopefully there will be more soon. Quote
boyarque Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 A check with local (Malaysia) retailer kinda confirms the supply issue. They are bringing the VF-171 in, but dare not take any pre-orders, fearing they could not fulfil all customers. Quote
CF18 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) The poster image from locusHK link has poor quality but it has a few extra bits - landing gears and open cockpit. Edited March 5, 2012 by CF18 Quote
UN Spacy Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Cool photo. So, is it coming with a SMS or NUNS stand? Quote
eyesonme78 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 The poster image from locusHK link has poor quality but it has a few extra bits - landing gears and open cockpit. Well thanks for the infor, think there will be more pics to come soon. Btw for local SG mw'ers, there is a eBay guy selling at SGD$235. Maybe you might wanna check him out, but he takes a deposit of half that price.. Quote
Lynk Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 So, is it coming with a SMS or NUNS stand? Yeah, I was asking that too, I hope it does come with a cool NUNS stand since it wouldn't make sense to have the SMS stand with this little beauty. Quote
Swoosh Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) I wouldn't worry about the stand, if it is included, it will be NUNS, too easy for Bandai to make it. I am more interest to the rear landing gear's location, is it under the knee or above the ankle? Hope it is under the knee so it is FAST Pack compatible, but can't see any seam line of the doors in the poster... Edited March 5, 2012 by Swoosh Quote
pud333 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I'm pretty sure Bandai will do this right. It'll be a NUNS stand and it will be tampoed as well. There's no reason to believe they'll go backwards. Ever since the 27, they've been moving in the right direction. Quote
VF-18S Hornet Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Just saw it on Ami Ami tonight and it's already sold out. yeesh good nite yaw. Quote
Graham Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I wouldn't worry about the stand, if it is included, it will be NUNS, too easy for Bandai to make it. I am more interest to the rear landing gear's location, is it under the knee or above the ankle? Hope it is under the knee so it is FAST Pack compatible, but can't see any seam line of the doors in the poster... You can see the rear landing gear doors in this pic. Graham Quote
Valkyrie23 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Well I went looking around and see one other HK shop listed it: http://www.locushk.c...=&more=〈=en That's about US$195 + shipping No more stock - at least it lasted a bit longer this time. Nice find Quote
Jasonc Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I still can't believe people are going bat$h!t crazy over this thing. The white color just kills it for the toy in my opinion. The strange thing is, I almost feel like I have to buy one to get the CF version, but with people oddly going nuts over it, I don't need to feel like that. Quote
Kelsain Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Yeah me too. Alto's is not my favorite scheme on this plane, but I was prepared to order to improve the chances of the cf. Not worried about that at all now & I value the time to save up for the next one. (null) Quote
Dutch Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I agree, white looks bad for this particular valk, though I don't mind white for some of my other valks. The CF version should look nice though. Quote
BlueMax Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 It's a hero valk. Hero valks sell way better than CF versions and enemy mecha, regardless of color Quote
Kelsain Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 If the armor shows up as a websclusive, I'll probably get a set for the eventual cf version. If they never make it, I can sell the armor for profit! (null) Quote
pud333 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Not me. I love the white color. But I would have preferred the CF version fist since I don't have a valk that color. Too many white valks already. But I am glad we are getting it anyway. I think a CF is inevitable... But then again, this is Bandai we are talking about. Nothing seems like a sure thing. Quote
VF5SS Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 You guys should call the teal one MP for mass produced Quote
maximilian_jenius Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 in hlj.com the pre order is stoped or not yet open? I DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS BEAUTY!!!! Quote
valid Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 in hlj.com the pre order is stoped or not yet open? I DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS BEAUTY!!!! ..well.. sorry to say.. but you are to late..and already missed it Quote
SpaceCowboy Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 You needed to be awake in a five minute window Thursday night to have had a chance of getting it. Quote
Mommar Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 maybe we should start a master list of places it's already been up for pre-order and sold out so people are aware how futile the search is at this point? Quote
moose Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 We don't even know if the thing has any QC issues although I am sure it will have floppy joints like all the rest. Quote
pud333 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 We don't even know if the thing has any QC issues although I am sure it will have floppy joints like all the rest. I don't mind floppy joints so long as there's no actual breakages like the v1. Floppy joints I can fix. Quote
treatment Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 it would be an infinitely hilarious tragi-comedy if all those bastard scalpers that hoarded them 171EX preorders ended up not being able to liquidate any of 'em at any pricing. Quote
anime52k8 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I'd die laughing if it turned out the first run of these is catastrophically flawed and just crumble in peoples hands when they get them. Quote
Reïvaj Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I'd die laughing if it turned out the first run of these is catastrophically flawed and just crumble in peoples hands when they get them. Why? You didn't get in time for a pre order? Quote
Lolicon Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 So we've gone from righteous anger at Bandai to hoping our fellow MWers get screwed. If only there was a word in German that expressed joy at others' misfortune. Quote
pud333 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 (edited) I'd die laughing if it turned out the first run of these is catastrophically flawed and just crumble in peoples hands when they get them. Why? You didn't get in time for a pre order? In his description, he says his interests are sarcasm and hyperbole. That said, I hope the first run isn't flawed. Cause a lot of good collectors are gonna get boned for no reason. I hope there aren't people here that are wishing ill will to fellow collectors. I know I'm hoping for everyone to be able to get a 171. Edited March 5, 2012 by pud333 Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 So we've gone from righteous anger at Bandai to hoping our fellow MWers get screwed. If only there was a word in German that expressed joy at others' misfortune. That would be "Schadenfreude" Quote
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