VF5SS Posted January 17, 2013 Posted January 17, 2013 But yeah, they seriously skimped on the chest armor. It's supposed to be full of missiles. No only the arm thing is supposed to have missiles. For once the magic bra is just there for support and defense. Quote
Loop Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) No only the arm thing is supposed to have missiles. For once the magic bra is just there for support and defense. I always imagined they are just reactive armor panels for the chest. Edited January 18, 2013 by Loop Quote
Lolicon Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Finally got around to putting the armor parts on. Really makes the 171EX look like a mean machine. Anyone going to make some MDE warheads? Quote
Duymon Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 considering thigh armor popping is an issue I'm considering just gluing the armor on. O_o Quote
Scyla Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 considering thigh armor popping is an issue I'm considering just gluing the armor on. O_o I don't know gluing is such a permanent decision. Maybe in the distend future you want to display the plain fighter and then you have to buy another... ...are you one of those collectors that have 10 VF-25S one for each mode and every triplet with no armor/super parts/armored Parts for display... ...and one MISB for storage in their Marcoss vault? If this is the case just do it and if you don't like it grab another Valkyrie from the dispenser. Joking aside I don't like permanent attaching optional parts because it was not intended (i.e. show accurate) and it reduces the play value. Maybe hark back to a non-permanent solution like earthquake putty. Quote
anime52k8 Posted January 21, 2013 Posted January 21, 2013 Because of the way it transforms it actually stays on perfectly fine in fighter mode and doesn't fall off in battroid or gerwalk as long as you don't touch it, it's just whenever you try to transform it or pose it. I think a bit of blu-tack would be better than gluing it. Quote
Duymon Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) I always imagined they are just reactive armor panels for the chest. I was always under the impression they were missile pods because in triangle frontier on PSP they are always shown opening up and shooting missiles :0 I blame Artdink On a side note my 2nd VF-171 arrived from NY finally added on armor parts and panel lined it during today's super slow graveyard shift. Edited January 23, 2013 by Duymon Quote
Alex Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Happy to have found this guy online for half the retail price but i'm annoyed to find the armor parts going for 13000yen now on the secondary market. That's near full retail for the valk itself. Quote
Lupin The Third Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Happy to have found this guy online for half the retail price but i'm annoyed to find the armor parts going for 13000yen now on the secondary market. That's near full retail for the valk itself. You can find better pricing but don't wait too long or you'll end up like this.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bandai-Tamashii-Chogokin-SOC-GX-48-Big-O-Arms-Limited-MISB-/251193488620?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7c4c74ec $329 for Tamashii Parts for the Big-O....Damn it that crap pisses me off! I didn't even know about the SOC Big O until I bought mine last year. Yes it's completely my fault for being out of collecting from the end of 2008 until end of 2011 but that price is ridiculous; especially for what was originally 6300¥ worth of parts that should have been packed in with the figure to start with. Especially since Bandai could reissue it tomorrow if they wanted to. At least the Super Parts and Armored Sets for the Valks are legitimately add-ons! Anyways, off on a rant, sorry; buy now or be really pissed later. Quote
Duymon Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 Funnily enough, comparing my armored VF-171 and my naked one.... I'm starting to like the naked one more, at least in fighter mode. Suddenly I'm not so inclined to get a second armor set anymore O_o Quote
Duymon Posted January 25, 2013 Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Nah It's not glued in at all. For the loose pegs on the shin/calf armor I "borrowed" my G/F's nail polish to make them stick on tighter. THe thigh armor sticks on tight in fighter mode which is my fav. Plus it's a real pain to put the legs in and out with the thigh armor on. Edited January 25, 2013 by Duymon Quote
Alex Posted January 26, 2013 Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) In all fairness, Renato did warn me that this Valk was a PITA to transform but...damn, this Valk is a PITA to transform!! I've never had so many pokes, pinches and cuts from a Valk before. It's a beauty on the shelf but i'm almost afraid to go near it. It's like that one woman you know will hurt you but you can't wait to get yer hands on her. Edited January 26, 2013 by Alex Quote
Lupin The Third Posted January 26, 2013 Posted January 26, 2013 In all fairness, Renato did warn me that this Valk was a PITA to transform but...damn, this Valk is a PITA to transform!! I've never had so many pokes, pinches and cuts from a Valk before. It's a beauty on the shelf but i'm almost afraid to go near it. It's like that one woman you know will hurt you but you can't wait to get yer hands on her. Haha...isn't that all Macross Toys? Quote
Matrix Soul Posted January 26, 2013 Posted January 26, 2013 In all fairness, Renato did warn me that this Valk was a PITA to transform but...damn, this Valk is a PITA to transform!! I've never had so many pokes, pinches and cuts from a Valk before. It's a beauty on the shelf but i'm almost afraid to go near it. It's like that one woman you know will hurt you but you can't wait to get yer hands on her. Watch some transformation videos on youtube it's really not that hard if you know what to watch out for Quote
Alex Posted January 27, 2013 Posted January 27, 2013 Heh. I guess most Valks tend to be that way. But this one definitely leads the (fast) pack in terms of frustration and pain. Still, this is probably my favourite Valk now next to the 19P. Quote
OzmaLee74 Posted January 29, 2013 Posted January 29, 2013 You can find better pricing but don't wait too long or you'll end up like this.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bandai-Tamashii-Chogokin-SOC-GX-48-Big-O-Arms-Limited-MISB-/251193488620?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a7c4c74ec $329 for Tamashii Parts for the Big-O....Damn it that crap pisses me off! I didn't even know about the SOC Big O until I bought mine last year. Yes it's completely my fault for being out of collecting from the end of 2008 until end of 2011 but that price is ridiculous; especially for what was originally 6300¥ worth of parts that should have been packed in with the figure to start with. Especially since Bandai could reissue it tomorrow if they wanted to. At least the Super Parts and Armored Sets for the Valks are legitimately add-ons! Anyways, off on a rant, sorry; buy now or be really pissed later. I just bought those parts about two weeks ago on Ekizo Mandarake for $156 plus shipping. Slightly used though. Quote
Lightning Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 dumb question: the left arm missile launcher, is it possible to replace it with another beam gun? or is it only molded one way? Quote
max928 Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 For those with issues on popping thigh armor i also ran into these problems. I ended up taking a hobby knife and shaving very small amounts at a time on the 'nubs' or tabs that hold the armor in place. I did not take pics of the process but one side snapped in fine while the other side did not lay flush no matter how hard i pushed. Turns out on my copy the plastic nub on the armor was jus a bit too large. I figured this was the case because the nub showed stress marks only on a corner and was never able to fully sit flush. Hope that helps and slrry for the long post Quote
Lightning Posted February 4, 2013 Posted February 4, 2013 It's only molded for the right arm. bummer. one with two cannons would look awesome. Quote
Alex Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 This is definitely the week for buying cheap 171's. Picked up mine for 7000 earlier this week and another two for 7000 popped up in Akihabara yesterday. How come none of the renewal 25's have been seeing these kinds of deals. Darngolit!!! Quote
Duymon Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 I guess the VF-171 wasn't popular in japan. I love the thing. Got 3 of them now O_o Quote
Xigfrid Posted February 5, 2013 Posted February 5, 2013 For those with issues on popping thigh armor i also ran into these problems. I ended up taking a hobby knife and shaving very small amounts at a time on the 'nubs' or tabs that hold the armor in place. I did not take pics of the process but one side snapped in fine while the other side did not lay flush no matter how hard i pushed. Turns out on my copy the plastic nub on the armor was jus a bit too large. I figured this was the case because the nub showed stress marks only on a corner and was never able to fully sit flush. Hope that helps and slrry for the long post Same tip from me, I had the left leg armor tab that couldn't snap in the hole where it was supposed to clip. I had to shave it gently with a nail file before it clips perfectly. Since then no more leg armor poping out Quote
Loop Posted February 6, 2013 Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) I guess the VF-171 wasn't popular in japan. I love the thing. Got 3 of them now O_o I like this valk too, but decided to stick with 1x Alto scheme and pre-ordered 3x of the cannon fodder scheme. Edited February 7, 2013 by Loop Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Wow you guys are serious collectors! Quote
Loop Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I dunno why, but my addiction to valks has caused me to want to form squads lately. Quote
Old Man Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I dunno why, but my addiction to valks has caused me to want to form squads lately. I get the same feeling Quote
jenius Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Man, every time I transform this toy I like it less. I think there might be some critical mass point where you will keep hating it more each time you transform it until you've transformed it 50 times at which point you'll be so good at all the little annoying points you'll start really enjoying it and you'll be able to fly through it in no time. I haven't reached that 50 times point yet so I'm just frustrated with it... especially after playing with my VF-4.. Quote
Mommar Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 I don't understand, what's the main problem(s) you have with transforming it? Quote
jenius Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Besides the wings falling off? Getting the arms back in their proper position isn't very fun and it just feels like everything needs extra massaging. Quote
aurance Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Besides the wings falling off? Getting the arms back in their proper position isn't very fun and it just feels like everything needs extra massaging. The arms do take some particular aligning to go back. I'm pretty comfortable with it so you will eventually get an instinctive feel for it, but I hear ya, the first several times it was not fun. Quote
Mommar Posted February 7, 2013 Posted February 7, 2013 Besides the wings falling off? Getting the arms back in their proper position isn't very fun and it just feels like everything needs extra massaging. So the wings fall off... pop the pins first man. Pretty easy to overcome. The arms needing adjusting is slightly tricky but after a few transformations you get the feel. Quote
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