Sandman Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 The biggest misstep in bandai's releases is the super/Armour packs. There's no way to get these packs after they've had their exclusive releases. If you are not around when they are first releases, you're out of luck. The only way to get them is to pay aftermarket prices through second-hand dealers. Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Ugh... isn't that the truth. I regret not buying Alto's Full Armor set. I can't even find it second hand anymore either. Bandai's one and done strategy is dumb. Especially when they re-release some things but don't re-make the accessories that go with it. Quote
chyll2 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Frontier 10th anniversary is around next year right? Hopefully, they release some bundle or re-release the accesory packs Quote
jenius Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I hope... and a renewal 171 that sees some Delta releases also. Quote
QEssential Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 1 hour ago, chyll2 said: Frontier 10th anniversary is around next year right? Hopefully, they release some bundle or re-release the accesory packs Holy crap! Time flies! I sold my VF-25F couple of years back. Here's hoping they re-release it. Quote
Graham Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 _The VF-25 really needs a v.3 release with ratcheted joints and wing hard points. Quote
Lolicon Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 1 minute ago, Graham said: _The VF-25 really needs a v.3 release with ratcheted joints and wing hard points. And a flat finish like the 31. And straight wings. And less excessive use of diecast. Quote
chyll2 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 I wonder if we can retro-fit a rachet joint to the VF-25. Quote
Duymon Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 On 1/13/2017 at 0:14 AM, Graham said: _The VF-25 really needs a v.3 release with ratcheted joints and wing hard points. I like the Idea but wallet says Hell no. I pulled a spanner and have 3x of each variant, so that's like 18 VF-25's I'd need to sell and replace O_o Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) 6 hours ago, Duymon said: I like the Idea but wallet says Hell no. I pulled a spanner and have 3x of each variant, so that's like 18 VF-25's I'd need to sell and replace O_o span•ner/'spaner/ noun BRITISH a wrench. verb MACROSSWORLD an act in which one person buys multiples of a same transforming toy in order to display it in all forms. Edited January 19, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote
wmkjr Posted January 19, 2017 Posted January 19, 2017 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: span•ner/'spaner/ noun BRITISH a wrench. verb MACROSSWORLD an act in which one person buys multiples of a same transforming toy in order to display it in all forms. I think it needs to be added to the Macrosspedia in the Macross Mecha Manual Quote
eXis10z Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 I'm just glad I don't feel a need to do a spanner. Otherwise my wallet and I will have a hard time tracking these down. Quote
Xigfrid Posted January 20, 2017 Posted January 20, 2017 On 19/1/2017 at 11:03 PM, wmkjr said: I think it needs to be added to the Macrosspedia in the Macross Mecha Manual Haha I second that! Quote
Mr Bomber Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) cool. if they re release some frontier valks i may double dip or get what i dont have. Also, remember when talking about valks: Edited January 22, 2017 by Mr Bomber Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Buy armor/super parts now, valks later, if you're pressed for cash. Valks get re-released, and used ones come up for sale regularly. But the extra stuff? You get one chance at them. I bought both the armor and super parts for my Alto, before I managed to get an Alto. Had to wait a bit, but Alto's -25 was eventually re-released, twice. His -29 has at least one re-release. But any of his parts packs? Just the once. Quote
Sandman Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 The alto yf-29 got re-released twice as well. Quote
spanner Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 On 20/01/2017 at 6:02 AM, no3Ljm said: span•ner/'spaner/ noun BRITISH a wrench. verb MACROSSWORLD an act in which one person buys multiples of a same transforming toy in order to display it in all forms. Hehe! I missed this post.. at least people can get a laugh outta me! Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 11 minutes ago, spanner said: Hehe! I missed this post.. at least people can get a laugh outta me! Atleast it has a 'great meaning' into it, right? Quote
QEssential Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 Hey guys! Is the VF-25F prone to yellowing? I opened mine to have a look at the when new and put it back into the box but I took it out again last night I noticed that the cockpit and the crotch area is a bit yellow?!? It's very very slight though.... so just wondering... Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 I have two and both are fine. But mine are also clear coated in Future, so that might be helping. Quote
spanner Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 On 1/23/2017 at 2:23 PM, no3Ljm said: Atleast it has a 'great meaning' into it, right? absolutely! LOL! Quote
Sandman Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 2 hours ago, QEssential said: Hey guys! Is the VF-25F prone to yellowing? I opened mine to have a look at the when new and put it back into the box but I took it out again last night I noticed that the cockpit and the crotch area is a bit yellow?!? It's very very slight though.... so just wondering... Is this the renewal version. I've heard of the v1 yellowing but not the renewal. Man I hope they don't yellow this quick. Quote
spanner Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 I have heard of renewals yellowing but only very minimal and to more extreme sunlight exposure. So yeah having a particular piece yellow so strongly does beg the question which version you have.. Quote
enphily Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 My version is renewal. I thought it was white all the time, but after 2 month it was being in the box i can see yellow zones. So sad.. Quote
Graham Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 I have found with some white plastic Bandai toys in the past that they do seem to yellow quite easily if left in the box. Which is strange, you would have thought in the box, away from UV light they would have resisted yellowing. Maybe the plastic used has some sort of reaction to the styrofoam..........really dunno???? But it's weird as certain toys yellow quickly, while others don't. I've got 3 renewal VF-25F up on a shelf in my bedroom, away from the window and direct sunlight. They have been there since the toys were released. My naked VF-25F in battroid mode has no yellowing. My VF-25F with Super Packs in fighter mode, seems to be developing some mild yellowing on the nose. I haven't taken of the Super Packs to check under them yet, will do so this weekend. I haven't checked my third VF-25F yet, which is wearing the Armoured Pack in battroid mode. Will check at the weekend. Quote
chyll2 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 I will try to remove the Super packs on mine and check it later. Mine is display in living room which has a fairly lit by sunlight during the day. Quote
spanner Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 it could just come down to inconsistencies in the material mix during manufacturing which results in some yellowing and others not. Certain batches not receiving enough of what ever chemical is added to help resist uv rays or plastic degradation thus causing the discoloration. This is just a guess of course.. Quote
seti88 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 is it conclusive that if future or coating is applied, yellowing is avoided? If so, then it might be down to reaction of the factory paint to varying degrees of atmospheric conditions.. Quote
spanner Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 do those coatings specify that they offer any uv protection? Quote
seti88 Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 I dont know if future or mr hobby coats were developed with uv coating in mind, i tot they were meant to add shine or dull the look? Quote
mickyg Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 A lot of coatings block UV simply because of the refractive properties of the clear polymer chain in the chemical itself. So while it may not be specifically sold to block UV, it's an added benefit of many clear coats. I'm actually not sure which ones don't offer some sort of UV blocking effect. Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted February 8, 2017 Posted February 8, 2017 Also clear coating, I would think, puts a layer between the plastic and the air, slowing down or preventing oxidation that could occur. Quote
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