DX VF-171EX from Macross Frontier

[IXTL]

The hard point wings and pins from the Armor Pack set are great. They fit more securely than the original ones and align better too.

[Renato]

The hard point wings and pins from the Armor Pack set are great. They fit more securely than the original ones and align better too.

They're worse on mine. Or at least one of them is.

[Loop]

The wings on mine were on pretty damn good and I could not get the old pins out easily,so I left the old wings on.

Edited January 4, 2013 by Loop

[Mommar]

The wings on mine were on pretty damn good and I could not get the old pins out easily,so I left the old wings on.

I should try to put my old pins back on. These new pins are horrible.

[anubis20]

The wings on mine were on pretty damn good and I could not get the old pins out easily,so I left the old wings on.

Same thing on mine ive transformed it 4 times now and they have never fallen off so i left the old ones on as well.

[IXTL]

Reading the comments so far, it looks like the replacement wings I got with the armor are "duds".

I can't speak for anyone else but mine work wonderfully. The old wings never fell off (only the pins did) but they were always loose and jiggly. The new ones swing smoothly and I don't know if they are designed differently, but there is a slight click or ratchet just before it swings out all the way for fighter mode. This keeps them nice, secure and right up against the body without any gap.

Edited January 5, 2013 by IXTL

[Loop]

The new ones swing smoothly and I don't know if they are designed differently, but there is a slight click or ratchet just before it swings out all the way for fighter mode. This keeps them nice, secure and right up against the body without any gap.

This is how my old wings are, so I decided not to mess up a good thing. Can you use the original pins on the new wings? Wondering, because if I do decide to swap them I know the pins I have installed now are awesome.

[Murphy]

I suggest waiting till Monday before buying another unit elsewhere.

Just got my "ready to ship notification" for the super parts from AE, looks like everything's good to go, I hope you got yours aswell.

Edit: damn ipad auto correct

Edited January 7, 2013 by Murphy

[neoexcaliber]

Just got my "ready to ship notification" for the super parts from AE, looks like everything's good to go, I hope you got yours aswell.

Edit: damn ipad auto correct

I got mine as well. I guess I shouldn't have cursed them so much so soon.

Edited January 7, 2013 by neoexcaliber

[TCracker]

Just got my Armored Parts x 2. Will be displaying this in Fighter mode and another set in Battriod mode when I get home.

Edited January 8, 2013 by TCracker

[anime52k8]

So would it be fiscally suicidal to try and buy a set of these armor parts now. The in hand pictures are looking pretty sexy and I want to throw some love at my 171EX to make abstaining from the 171 cannon fodder hunt a little easier.

[physioguy]

I also have an extra set of the armor parts, but excluding the arm guns/cannons, on ebay. So, if you want to display a fighter Alto with all the missiles, or if chest and leg armor is your thing, check it out.

Edited January 8, 2013 by physioguy

[Renato]

So would it be fiscally suicidal to try and buy a set of these armor parts now. The in hand pictures are looking pretty sexy and I want to throw some love at my 171EX to make abstaining from the 171 cannon fodder hunt a little easier.

"Fiscally suicidal" pretty much sums up being a Macross fan as far as I am concerned... It's up to you where you draw the line, I guess.

[TCracker]

[Valkyrie23]

Awesome pics guys! The packs definitely bulk up the VF-171EX quite a bit.

Are these the same colored armor packs that will match with the VF-171 CF's coming out?

Edited January 8, 2013 by Valkyrie23

[anime52k8]

I also have an extra set of the armor parts, but excluding the arm guns/cannons, on ebay. So, if you want to display a fighter Alto with all the missiles, or if chest and leg armor is your thing, check it out.

the leg and chest armor has been growing on me, but I really want the arm weapons too...

Is $108 a decent price for these?

[locidm]

Nice pix TCracker!

Mine was shipped around X'mas time from Nippon Yasan, doesn't look like it's pass custom yet.......may be another couple of weeks before I get mine..

[ArchieNov]

@TCracker

I would just like to ask how you managed to get the shoulders/upper arms to stay swept back at an angle? I used to be able to display mine like that before I placed the armor pack, but now I'm unable to because the shoulder pauldrons keep bumping into the missile pack.

Edited January 9, 2013 by ArchieNov

[TCracker]

@TCracker

I would just like to ask how you managed to get the shoulders/upper arms to stay swept back at an angle? I used to be able to display mine like that before I placed the armor pack, but now I'm unable to because the shoulder pauldrons keep bumping into the missile pack.

Hope this helps.

[North of 49]

I also have an extra set of the armor parts, but excluding the arm guns/cannons, on ebay. So, if you want to display a fighter Alto with all the missiles, or if chest and leg armor is your thing, check it out.

One of my leg armour pieces was really badly flawed. So thanks for the heads up about your auction. Too bad I couldn't have just bought them from you directly as we live in the same area. Save me the bidding war. hehe =D

[anime52k8]

let me ask again, is $108 USD a fair price for these on the second hand market?

[OzmaLee74]

let me ask again, is $108 USD a fair price for these on the second hand market?

That's not too bad if it includes shipping. I paid $88 shipped for mine.

[Kanedas Bike]

That's not too bad if it includes shipping. I paid $88 shipped for mine.

Agreed. Otherwise it's kind of high. But then again they're sold out everwhere I usually shop.

-b.

[Archer]

So, did the cannon fodder version ever equip super parts of any kind? I can't recall from the show

[Loop]

So, did the cannon fodder version ever equip super parts of any kind? I can't recall from the show

Yeah, as far as I remember.

[valhary]

at last received the super parts unfortunately broke one of the little circles of one wing during the exchange

[Chronocidal]

Fortunately, those little bits don't seem necessary, since as long as the big pins stay in, they hold the wings on well enough. They just seem to be a way to keep the wing from flying off the instant you pull out the large pin, but the wings pivot around a low circular ring that won't really break.

[ArchieNov]

Fortunately, those little bits don't seem necessary, since as long as the big pins stay in, they hold the wings on well enough. They just seem to be a way to keep the wing from flying off the instant you pull out the large pin, but the wings pivot around a low circular ring that won't really break.

Actually, it's the other way around. Those little circles are more important as they are the pivot point for the wing. The large pin is just there to secure the wing to the body and is not really necessary if the fit of the small circular pin is tight. The low circular ring that the large removable pin attaches to is there to limit the range of how much the wing can be swept back and forth.

In any case, the smaller circular peg should be easily glued back as long as it was a clean break.

[anime52k8]

Agreed. Otherwise it's kind of high. But then again they're sold out everwhere I usually shop.

-b.

That includes shipping. it's $95 and plus $13 shipped from HK IIRC.

[IXTL]

So, did the cannon fodder version ever equip super parts of any kind? I can't recall from the show

They only did in the second movie.

[OzmaLee74]

That includes shipping. it's $95 and plus $13 shipped from HK IIRC.

Go for it bro!

[Kanedas Bike]

Yeah, I'd probably order at that price too.

[anime52k8]

bought...

[Loop]

Welcome to the club anime52k8, It's funny how you needed to be pushed. You know you wanted them. Personally I think you will enjoy them. It just kinda takes your 117 to the next level. I think mine looks way more awesome with them, than without.

Edited January 10, 2013 by Loop

[MC-2]

Go for it bro!

Dag nabbit!!

Why must you guys tempt us? Hehe...I already have a CF-171 on pre-order and am keeping an eye out for both the RVF-25 Renewal and upcoming VF-30. I just want one of each...not asking for too much, please!!!