zulu Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Woot!!! I was able to order 2 of them!!! http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/macross/2631-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-25g-messiah-valkyrie-michael-blanc-custom-renewal-version.html Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) How much is shipping from this site? If I can't get something from HLJ I might just settle for that, or go to BBTS again. Edit: Actually, no, for that price I'd go with BBTS before going for a site based in Japan. I paid about that for my VF-171 preorder with them, but the shipping was only about $10, since BBTS is a US based store. Edited June 1, 2012 by Chronocidal Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I'm thinking Nippon-Yasan is an absolutely last ditch option. I'm still shooting for HLJ with BBTS as an alternate. Quote
kaiotheforsaken Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Since they dont require you to pay up front I just tossed a preorder in. If BBTS stocks them I'll go with them, they are by far my preferred online toystore. But I've just missed the boat on too many of these Bandai releases to not try and secure a preorder somewhere. Quote
Jasonc Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Nippon-Yassan is already gouging that thing, and it's not even out yet. That wil be my last resort as well. Quote
mnmskull1 Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I would really appreciate it if someone would be able to post a link to BigBadToyStore when their VF 25G preorder goes up. I can't seem to find the Bandai Japan Valkyrie link on their site and I am afraid I will miss out on this preorder. I REALLY want the VF 25G. Thanks. Quote
snip312 Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Did anyone notice that the yf-29 is available......... Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Eh, you know, maybe I'll just try and grab one anywhere I can. I don't mind getting extras I can resell to members here. Preordered at Nippon-Yasan, and I'll keep checking back for HLJ and BBTS updates. Quote
Jasonc Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Did anyone notice that the yf-29 is available......... It's usually available somewhere, the question is where? Quote
Jasonc Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 If anybody is interested in setting up a buddy system, let me know. I was thinking of getting two or 3 together, and we constantly watch hlj (or as much as possible). If/when it becomes available, put down an order for 2 or 3 in the group, to ensure that those that you teamed up with all get one. Likewise, if you are in the group, it'll ensure that you get one. I was thinking of doing this for hlj, and ami ami, should they put more up. If anybody wants in, I'll take the first two who pm me. Quote
ultraman zoffy Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 It's usually available somewhere, the question is where? Nippon Yasan... just bought one. Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I'd be happy to join and help, though if I get my Nippon Yasan order, I'll be happy to resell whatever ones I can get from HLJ. PM'd. Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 (edited) why the heck not, PM'ed you both. Edited June 1, 2012 by anime52k8 Quote
mqvu Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Thanks for posting .. hopefully I really do get the items from Nippon, rather than getting screwed over like from ishop2go Quote
Jasonc Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 pm'ed both of you back. We should be set. Any questions, I guess we'll pm. Thanks guys. Quote
UN Spacy Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Can one of y'all add me to your HLJ preorder list? I'm away on a vacation and dont have time to browse right now. Quote
sharpnel Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) pm'ed both of you back. We should be set. Any questions, I guess we'll pm. Thanks guys. If you have room for one more, please count me in. Thanks Edited June 2, 2012 by sharpnel Quote
mass driver Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Can you add me as well? I'm gonna man the computer tonight too. Quote
Old Man Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like Nippon-Yasan stopped taking preorders as well... http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/macross/2631-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-25g-messiah-valkyrie-michael-blanc-custom-renewal-version.html Edited June 2, 2012 by Old Man Quote
Reïvaj Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like Nippon-Yasan stopped taking preorders as well... That’s correct. Quote
Jasonc Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 I pm'ed those interested, but I don't know if we should keep them as smaller groups, in case there's a preorder limit. It seems like there are a couple others interested in doing this, so I'd suggest setting up another group of maybe 3 or 4 to work it out, and man the position for hlj. I'd hate to have to leave someone out because of preorder restrictions. Quote
buckethead523 Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 5am and nothing from HLJ yet, well I'm off to work now, guess I'll miss out on this one too. The nippon-yasan price is too steep, after I spent 300 on the YF-29. I was gonna use this as trade bait for Ozma anyway... :-/ Quote
kanedaestes Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 (edited) These pics still don't answer my overall question, will the rifle attach in fighter mode and how because right now it doesn't look like it does. Or rather if it does you can't have landing gear down. Edited June 2, 2012 by kanedaestes Quote
Dobber Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 IIRC, HLJ was around a week if not more after the other stores before it was up for pre-order. They did list it pretty quickly, but I think it was just a place holder listing till they could confirm their stock. So it MAY be a while. Chris Quote
eugimon Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Wow... a 70$ premium over ami ami... frakk that. I'll take my chances that I'll get in the door at hlj Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Wow... a 70$ premium over ami ami... frakk that. I'll take my chances that I'll get in the door at hlj I'll wait for HLJ too. Imagine all the rage if Yamato had the same sales strategy as Bandai with the renewals. Quote
Murphy Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 I really hope amiami and hlj open their preorders, so I can cancel my order with nippon yasan Quote
kaiotheforsaken Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 I may try and snag a preorder on HLJ, but I'll b e content if nippon can fill my order. Obviously I'll take the cheaper route if I can, but my luck hasn't been too great with that in the past. On the bright side the toy's release is far enough out that saving for it even with the mark up will be really easy. Quote
Jasonc Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 All this scrambling really puts a sour taste in the mouth. As it stands, it's going to be a rough frenzy to get this one...and more difficult as further releases of Macross stuff come out from Bandai. My hope is that the last two releases spur Bandai to release more this time, and the short preorders are only on the retailers playing it safe. Quote
Loop Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 All this scrambling really puts a sour taste in the mouth. As it stands, it's going to be a rough frenzy to get this one...and more difficult as further releases of Macross stuff come out from Bandai. My hope is that the last two releases spur Bandai to release more this time, and the short preorders are only on the retailers playing it safe. Yeah, this whole situation is really stupid if you ask me. I have piles of cash saved up as there have not been any releases this year so far that I need. Bandai would totally be able to capitalize off this. I don't understand their strategy...... Quote
kaiotheforsaken Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 All this scrambling really puts a sour taste in the mouth. As it stands, it's going to be a rough frenzy to get this one...and more difficult as further releases of Macross stuff come out from Bandai. My hope is that the last two releases spur Bandai to release more this time, and the short preorders are only on the retailers playing it safe. Indeed. I even have a pre-order down and I'm still concerned. By the time I know for sure if I'm getting one, it'll be too late to try and find another at a reasonable cost if my current PO falls through. I really don't understand why runs are so limited when people are practically throwing their money in Bandai's face. Quote
mgmalheiros Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 They did list it pretty quickly, but I think it was just a place holder listing till they could confirm their stock. So it MAY be a while. So there is already an item page for it on HLJ site? Can you point it to me, please? Thanks, Marcelo Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 When listed it's supposed to appear at the top of this page http://www.hlj.com/s...eleaseDate+desc Quote
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