VF-25F Messiah VS YF-29 DURANDAL !!

[charger69]

From AE Ebay Shop

DX YF-29 $249

http://www.ebay.com/...=item2570ed67ba

Edited May 24, 2012 by charger69

[charger69]

From AE Web Shop

DX YF-29 $227

http://www.anime-exp...om/product/9685

Edited May 24, 2012 by charger69

[Dutch]

That price is isn't bad, I wish i hadn't orderd mine from Nippon Yasson two days ago. I could have got it cheaper from anime export if i had waited.

Looks like these are starting to ship very soon.

[Lolicon]

$219.90

http://www.otacute.c...oducts_id=14947

EDIT: Now at $210.50 and backordered.

Edited May 25, 2012 by Lolicon

[charger69]

Another YF-29 from AE

$236

http://www.anime-export.com/product/9712

[Valkyrie23]

I got my payment request from Otacute (pre-order). Can't wait!

[mechaninac]

Got a payment request email from Otacute for my Durandal pre-order today. I've only ordered from them once and had no problems; I hope they continue to prove reliable. Now to bite the bullet and send payment within the next 7 days.

[Valkyrie2008]

Got a payment request email from Otacute for my Durandal pre-order today. I've only ordered from them once and had no problems; I hope they continue to prove reliable. Now to bite the bullet and send payment within the next 7 days.

This is my first order from them and I've just send my payment.

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

This is my first order from them and I've just send my payment.

Same for me.

[David Hingtgen]

When did this become a "where to buy" thread?

[eugimon]

When did this become a "where to buy" thread?

these toy threads have always had "where to buy" content, especially for hard to find stuff.

[David Hingtgen]

I was about to link to the main DX YF-29 thread, but as it appears to have been closed with no new thread created, there is no more appropriate thread for the DX -29 at the moment---my mistake, and I apologize.

(my issue with it wasn't prices/availability, but that this thread was created as a mold comparison etc thread, not a general DX -29 thread--but again, since the "main" one is effectively gone, this'll have to do)

[regult]

I so don't care about the spikey, oversaturated YF-29 anime design and toy that I don't bother looking for it. Every once in a while I still wish to find a VF-25S at a good price. Why not compare the VF-27 and the YF-29, they have a bit more in common besides the pilot. I am biased towards fighter mode, and the -25 is just much cleaner and worthy inheritor of the VF lineage than the gundammy -29

[Valkyrie2008]

I voted for VF-25 over YF-29.

I do think that the YF-29 is something of an eye catching design, but I don't think it's very practical

for use. The overall design, I think the VF-25 is the best one.

[anime52k8]

on the subject of VF-25F vs YF-29, I'd choose... the VF-171EX

between the two listed though, I'd have a hard time choosing. there's things I like and things I don't about both. The forward swept wings with mid wing engine nacelles on the YF-29 are pretty awesome but a lot the other details the on the -29 look really tacked on and unattractive. I don't care for the leg missile packs or the back gun turret, and forward swept canards and crystals on the chest look absolutely terrible. The paint scheme is also pretty dire.

Personally, I'd love to see a VF-25 with just the wings from the 29, and the E type head and "Sword Dancer" paint scheme featured in the master file book. that would be pretty cool.

:edit:

have I mentioned that I absolutely hate the small forward swept canards on the YF-29? I hate them on the YF-29 and I hate them on the VF-27 too.

Edited May 26, 2012 by anime52k8

[charger69]

Fifth DX YF-29 from AE

$236

http://www.anime-export.com/product/9713

[Mechamaniac]

Got a tracking number for mine. Squeeee!

[mechaninac]

$219.24 shipped via Registerd SAL from Otacute (about $5.00 more than just plain SAL, but I figured the tracking number was worth it); Now to wait for the shipping notification and eventual delivery. Steep price in my book but, compared to Yamato's latest MSRPs, still manageable.

[takatoys]

The YF-29 shows up again as a restock item at Amiami, but again is sold out

[mechaninac]

I believe that it just got moved to the front page on Amiami's site, and given the 'restock' designation, as a function of it having arrived at its release date. To my knowledge, it's been sold out almost from the minute the preorder for the re-release went up. I still can't quite believe I was able to secure a copy with Otacute when I did... all thanks to a posting on this site that led me to it in time to pounce on it.

When preorders for the VF-25S went up everywhere I procrastinated because I wanted to personally check the VF-25F I had on the way. Once I verified that the renewal versions were worthy of purchase I had every intention of buying Ozma's version; alas, it was too late... sold out or scalped to ludicrous levels everywhere. So, when the re-release for the YF-29 was announced I did not hesitate... too late for Amiami and HLJ, but Otacute came through.

Lesson learned; when the preorders started for the VF-171EX I went to every site I could think of an hit sold-out dead-ends everywhere... it was here and gone like a fart in the wind; I did get lucky to preorder from HLJ once they reopened their preorders for a limited window – again thanks to a tip posted on this site. If I come across a preorder for the 25G, RVF-25, or any other VF-171s I won't hesitate to secure my copy. It's clear that Bandai have decided to produce all these toys in extremely limited batches in order to create increased demand among collectors.

[Chronocidal]

That's just it though.. how the crap does that benefit Bandai in the slightest?

[mechaninac]

It creates buzz, guarantees sell-off of every subsequent release and re-release, eliminates any possibility of left-over stock warehouse-warming, and builds the brand... they do run the risk of alienating a lot of potential customers; but lets face it, as soon as they do release something new, we lemmings just eat it up.

Edit: The economics of the high-end toy market must have changed a lot due to the lousy global economic conditions we've been living under the past 3 1/2 - 4 years. I can only assume that their production numbers are adequate to balance their investment on these toy lines and secure a sizable profit; otherwise, they couldn't keep producing them... let alone new stuff. So any strategy that increases brand awareness must be seen, by them, as a net positive.

It doesn't make the pursuit of these toys by the public any easier/enjoyable, but it does make it a challenge that more than a few are willing to undertake.

Edited May 29, 2012 by mechaninac

[type j9]

Hello Guys

Mine is on thé Way from otacute

So happy

[funkymonkeyjavajunky]

$213.94 from Otacute and just got shipping confirmation. Gads, this is an expensive hobby (the most I've spent on any single toy), but I'm just glad I was able to get one of these since they were extremely underproduced.

[Valkyrie2008]

I too had just received a shipment comfirmation from Otacute!

[Chronocidal]

I guess for that strategy to make any sense, they have to issue re-releases every so often, so there's probably hope for that down the road in years to come.

Doesn't make things any easier for current fans though, and you have to wonder if the hype about Frontier will carry on long enough to make it a viable tactic. If they wait too long to issue re-releases, people will give up and lose interest.

[Vifam7]

It creates buzz, guarantees sell-off of every subsequent release and re-release, eliminates any possibility of left-over stock warehouse-warming, and builds the brand... they do run the risk of alienating a lot of potential customers; but lets face it, as soon as they do release something new, we lemmings just eat it up.

Edit: The economics of the high-end toy market must have changed a lot due to the lousy global economic conditions we've been living under the past 3 1/2 - 4 years. I can only assume that their production numbers are adequate to balance their investment on these toy lines and secure a sizable profit; otherwise, they couldn't keep producing them... let alone new stuff. So any strategy that increases brand awareness must be seen, by them, as a net positive.

It doesn't make the pursuit of these toys by the public any easier/enjoyable, but it does make it a challenge that more than a few are willing to undertake.

This situation has pretty much become the norm with SH Figuarts, Figma, and many other toy lines. Once the initial production run stock is gone, you have to wait until the next production run - which could be months in the future.

[Valkyrie23]

My YF-29 is also on the way from Otacute - finally.

[Falcon]

My YF-29 is also on the way from Otacute - finally.

When did you order your YF-29? Was it backordered? Do you remember when you ordered by any chance? I've ordered mine when it was backordered but haven't heard anything from them yet.

[Matt Random]

Now that I have the VF-25S in hand I can comment on the toys. I enjoyed transforming the 25 much more - although dealing with the head is still a PITA. No spiky parts on the 25 to have to worry about. While transforming the 29 I was constantly worried about the head fin, the canards, the wing tips and the wings themselves (easy to get stress marks if you bend the wings too far back). No matter which way I flopped the toy there was some thin spiky part in a precarious position. The canards on the 29 were also a constant worry when posing the legs.

After seeing the 2nd movie and now that I've gotten my hands on a VF-25 I don't regret having sold the YF-29.

[Valkyrie23]

When did you order your YF-29? Was it backordered? Do you remember when you ordered by any chance? I've ordered mine when it was backordered but haven't heard anything from them yet.

My order date was 2/09/12 at about 1:00pm (PST?)

I'm not sure if it was on pre order or backorder, I just submitted an order asap

[mechaninac]

I put my reservation in on 02-09-12 EST and I'm almost positive it was listed as pre-order; their confirmation email is dated the 10th. I've sent payment for the full amount by Paypal on the 27-28th and my credit card shows the transaction as completed, but I haven't received a shipping confirmation message yet; I figured I'd give them one week from their payment acknowledgement email before raising the red flag... I don't want to worry at this moment but I'm starting to get a bit concerned.

Edited May 30, 2012 by mechaninac

[Valkyrie2008]

I put my reservation in on 02-09-12 EST and I'm almost positive it was listed as pre-order; their confirmation email is dated the 10th. I've sent payment for the full amount by Paypal on the 27-28th and my credit card shows the transaction as completed, but I haven't received a shipping confirmation message yet; I figured I'd give them one week from their payment acknowledgement email before raising the red flag... I don't want to worry at this moment but I'm starting to get a bit concerned.

It took three days before I received my shipment confirmation email.

Pre-ordered on Thursday Feb 08

Payment made on Friday May 25

Shipment confirmation received on Monday May 28

[mechaninac]

Hot diggity damn, just got the shipping confirmation email from Otacute for my Durandal... delivery estimated in 2-3 weeks. All the postings about unfulfilled pre-orders had me a bit antsy, but Otacute delivers! Now to wait to see what all the fuss is about.

Edit: And the tracking # confirms it... processed through sorting facility, Tokyo Japan.

Edited May 31, 2012 by mechaninac

[m0n5t3r]

Just curious... How much are you guys paying for this YF-29 reissue (including s/h)?