Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) PM sent -b. thanks! i should make sure to mention i meant new sealed is 400+ but yeah i should mentioned i agree with you that for used it's a bit high on mandrake. and thanks for the links! but it's a sign i think they price their stuff based on the market. hit or miss. looks like the prices of ozma are rising. Edited June 10, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Yeah, I think at this particular moment in time MISB will be a bit more than $ 400, just based on how they're being priced currently. All I've seen have been opened, north of $ 300 and then the two opened on Mandarake for $ 400+. -b. Quote
sreichma Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 I wouldn't take the risk with a high end dx like the 25s on mandarake, you could spend 300-400 and get one with very loose hips and joints. I would be pissed to pay that money and the have to tighten joints because the toy was compromised. Quote
sreichma Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 I also do not see the 25 Ozma being issued again until 2016. It will be at least 1.5- 2 years. They may never reissue it, if you think back with the exception of the 29 Roy version, the only dx valks bandai has reissued have been Alto variants. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 I wouldn't take the risk with a high end dx like the 25s on mandarake, you could spend 300-400 and get one with very loose hips and joints. I would be pissed to pay that money and the have to tighten joints because the toy was compromised. IF, I was to buy one second hand Mandarake is probably highest on my list of places I would trust. I've purchased a few opened items from them, one being a 25A and that came in brand-new condition with zero issues. That said, you are right, it's always buyer beware but if I had to risk my money I would do it with them first. Re: the if/when's of any re-issue it's a coin flip, just as simple as that. -b. Quote
sreichma Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 My comment wasn't directet at Mandarake, its specific to Buying the DX valk line used. I've had great experiences with them with the VF-1 line, but i think people risk a lot buying a used dx from overseas due fo the joint issue. I could see throwing the dice on some of the mid range dx valks but never on an Ozma. I'm not posting this to disagree, i just want to be clear I'm not knocking Mandarake. I agree that i wiuld risk it with them but not with any overseas site on a used dx valk. Quote
Scyla Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 To be fair my VF-25S, G and YF-29 had super loose hip joints out of the box so it might not be due to the fact that they are second hand items. Quote
sreichma Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 That would piss me off. All of my dx valks were normal tight on the joints and took a while to be super loose. I didnt know it was a regular and common thing for dx valks to be super loose right out of the box. Now that i know, I guess I'm very lucky mine were ok for a while. Quote
Duymon Posted June 10, 2014 Posted June 10, 2014 Opening up the valks and adding a layer of nail polish did the trick for any loose 25 / 29 hips. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 11, 2014 Posted June 11, 2014 My comment wasn't directet at Mandarake, its specific to Buying the DX valk line used. I've had great experiences with them with the VF-1 line, but i think people risk a lot buying a used dx from overseas due fo the joint issue. I could see throwing the dice on some of the mid range dx valks but never on an Ozma. I'm not posting this to disagree, i just want to be clear I'm not knocking Mandarake. I agree that i wiuld risk it with them but not with any overseas site on a used dx valk. Wholeheartedly agree. -b. Quote
Sandman Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 WOW! http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1158470.html Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 WOW! http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1158470.html Yeah, we've been talking about that in the Collectibles Watch thread. Just keep in mind it's not just the 25S itself, it also includes the Super and Armor Parts. -b. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Oh that makes it somewhat more reasonable. More like easier to understand, me thinks current after-market prices for Ozma are far from being reasonable. But I certainly get what you're saying. -b. Quote
Saburo Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 More like easier to understand, me thinks current after-market prices for Ozma are far from being reasonable. But I certainly get what you're saying. -b. Haha.. "reasonable" pricing. Just before the YF-29 Ozma showed up I would see the VF-25S on Mandarake for about 35000 yen. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 Haha.. "reasonable" pricing. Just before the YF-29 Ozma showed up I would see the VF-25S on Mandarake for about 35000 yen. For real, the arrival of the Ozma 29 is certainly the catalyst for the price increase of the 25S. Now it's damn near impossible to find either at a palatable price. Stooooopid Ozma. -b. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 12, 2014 Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) heh heh heh jk, yeah the prices are ridiculous. Edited June 12, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote
KH355hamdi Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 To be fair my VF-25S, G and YF-29 had super loose hip joints out of the box so it might not be due to the fact that they are second hand items. My 25S is loose at the wings. Second hand as well. Was very late at the game. Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Good for you, KH355amdi. Not the loose joint, but, atleast you have Ozma's valk. An for sure that ONE is a 'wallet' killer. Quote
KH355hamdi Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) It did sir. Edited June 13, 2014 by KH355hamdi Quote
mechaninac Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 Bandai, you nincompoops, rerelease the Ozma VF-25S already!!! Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 It did sir. 'Ouch!' Wallet-killer indeed. I don't have one and I know I'm also super late in buying DX Renewal but I'm sure I don't want to spend that much on Ozma. I rather buy an extra Alto for the 25F Armored Pack that I'm reserving for Ozma. Or just wait if they're going to reissue it. If not, then that's the only time I will shake my head for being super late on the game. Hehehe. Quote
Duymon Posted June 13, 2014 Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) You know what's sad is even if Bandai re-released the 25S peeps would still gladly pay even 100 bucks prem on the 25S from NY because it beats the @ss-r*** prices we have right now. On a side note, finally got to panel-lining one of my Alto F reissues from last year. Hard to believe I left it sealed for 11 months before opening it. Just need Tornado packs now On a side note, imagine if Bandai Trolled everyone and re-released the VF-25S w Armored Pack, but the itasha version Edited June 14, 2014 by Duymon Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 On a side note, imagine if Bandai Trolled everyone and re-released the VF-25S w Armored Pack, but the itasha version that would be the one thing that would actually get me to buy a DX Ozma -25S Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 On a side note, finally got to panel-lining one of my Alto F reissues from last year. Hard to believe I left it sealed for 11 months before opening it. Just need Tornado packs now Nice! Have to ask, did you apply topcoat on this afterwards? Or just panel lined on the plastic as is? And what kind of paint did you use? Thanks in advance. Quote
Duymon Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 Nice! Have to ask, did you apply topcoat on this afterwards? Or just panel lined on the plastic as is? And what kind of paint did you use? Thanks in advance. I just panel line on the plastic as is. Have had great luck using Reaper paints black wash. Cleanup is very easy with a folded paper towel and some rubbing alcohol (just don't touch any painted areas when wiping). When panel lining painted areas usually I use a microfiber cloth and rub off the excess wash as you really don't want to put rubbing alcohol on the painted areas. Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) I just panel line on the plastic as is. Have had great luck using Reaper paints black wash. Cleanup is very easy with a folded paper towel and some rubbing alcohol (just don't touch any painted areas when wiping). When panel lining painted areas usually I use a microfiber cloth and rub off the excess wash as you really don't want to put rubbing alcohol on the painted areas. Hi Duymon. Thanks for the fast reply. Do you let it dry first before clean it up with paper towel and rubbing alcohol? And when you say rubbing alcohol, are you using the 90%(?) Isopropyl Alcohol? And how's the paint even without topcoat? Also, are they lacquer or enamel based? Anyways, thanks for sharing. Hope I could also apply panel lines on mine. Thanks. Edited June 14, 2014 by no3ljm Quote
KH355hamdi Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 You know what's sad is even if Bandai re-released the 25S peeps would still gladly pay even 100 bucks prem on the 25S from NY because it beats the @ss-r*** prices we have right now. On a side note, finally got to panel-lining one of my Alto F reissues from last year. Hard to believe I left it sealed for 11 months before opening it. Just need Tornado packs now On a side note, imagine if Bandai Trolled everyone and re-released the VF-25S w Armored Pack, but the itasha version Samuel decal could print the water transfer decal and if I'm not mistaken can also resize it. You could scan the decal if you have it and email it to him. https://www.facebook.com/Samueldecal Quote
Scyla Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 *snip* On a side note, imagine if Bandai Trolled everyone and re-released the VF-25S w Armored Pack, but the itasha version The position of the bullet on the Sheryl image is disturbing. Quote
YF-29 Durandal Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) My 25S is loose at the wings. Second hand as well. Was very late at the game. I got my VF-25S from Jungle and they had only used it as a display piece but because of that it was cheaper than the others. This was in October iirc so there were still a few left on the market in a MIB or MISB condition. The position of the bullet on the Sheryl image is disturbing. If that is disturbing then you should go to eBay and see the actual figurine... ecchi is just a word for it. Edited June 14, 2014 by YF-29 Durandal Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 If that is disturbing then you should go to eBay and see the actual figurine... ecchi is just a word for it. I found the figure highly disappointing. Who makes a cast of figure that doesn't have any actual nudity? Quote
Scyla Posted June 14, 2014 Posted June 14, 2014 *snip* If that is disturbing then you should go to eBay and see the actual figurine... ecchi is just a word for it. You're right, it is even more disturbing. Quote
ff95gj Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 On a side note, imagine if Bandai Trolled everyone and re-released the VF-25S w Armored Pack, but the itasha version Where is the preorder button? Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 15, 2014 Posted June 15, 2014 ^LOL That's how I feel whenever I see a release I MUST have. -b. Quote
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