Shukenzero Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Local stores in HK. 2k plus hkd. Not seen any stock cheaper, and not every place has em. My guy will get it for me cheaper but that is a highly desired bird. Quote
zzgundam010 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Each release seems to be different so we won't know until this one is released. Quote
Scyla Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 The release date for this one is August the 10th right? HLJ still posts the end of August but the also have the VF-1S reissue from Arcadia as an August release so I don't think I can trust them regarding dates. Quote
Shukenzero Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 Should be picking up the 25 on Tuesday, then 27 goodness a few days after that!!! Double whammy Quote
wm cheng Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 Please let me know if the VF-27 becomes available anywhere at MSRP when its ready. Quote
Loop Posted August 4, 2013 Posted August 4, 2013 I would keep an eye on HLJ, they tend to reopen a few times briefly. I think when people make cancellations they reopen or maybe they get a better allocation than expected. Quote
Shukenzero Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 I assume this will have enough stock when it's released. I'm seeing the 25f at reasonable prices. It remains to be seen at what price the 27 will go for...the remaining stock of 25Gs went when the rvf was released...couldn't nab a second... Quote
Gakken85 Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Well the 25f is selling for $210 ($140) and I'm seeing the 27 at $299 ($190) retail. Seems about right. Quote
Shukenzero Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 And soon as its released Bandai will announce the tamashii web exclusive CFs Quote
Astro_BS-AS Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Hi guys. If I´m correct, the "V1" VF-27 has some of the fixes that came later to the renewals, isn´t it? The swivel point for gerwalk, for example?. And the crotch lock, it seems to be better than the V1 VF-25 at least... I´m planning on getting a V1, when they go down in price, once the renewal is released. Any opinions? Edited August 5, 2013 by Astro_BS-AS Quote
zzgundam010 Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 I assume this will have enough stock when it's released. I'm seeing the 25f at reasonable prices. It remains to be seen at what price the 27 will go for...the remaining stock of 25Gs went when the rvf was released...couldn't nab a second... where are you seeing vf25f at reasonable price? Quote
Chronocidal Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Hi guys. If I´m correct, the "V1" VF-27 has some of the fixes that came later to the renewals, isn´t it? The swivel point for gerwalk, for example?. And the crotch lock, it seems to be better than the V1 VF-25 at least... I´m planning on getting a V1, when they go down in price, once the renewal is released. Any opinions? It's not bad at all in fighter mode, and yes, the legs are much improved over the original VF-25. It's a huge improvement all around over the early Bandai DX valks. If you plan to keep it in battroid though, the new one looks like it will be a much better version, just due to the revised leg and head positions. I can't say much about the crotch lock on the old one though. It's pretty much the same as the original VF-25 one, and while it might be a little better, I think people have still reported it popping loose, and their battroids falling over backwards. Not that it's impossible for that to happen with the new versions either, but the new one's hip position is just much better. The thing about Bandai valks is that while Yamato is confident that their valks can stand on their own, Bandai includes a stand for a reason. While they'll hold up for a while to pose, they just don't seem to be designed to be displayed without support. Their joints just don't have the strength to stand for extended periods. Quote
anubis20 Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Paid for mine last night... Geez it was almost 300 bucks! Quote
zzgundam010 Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Paid for mine last night... Geez it was almost 300 bucks! I really want one of these but not at $300.00. Quote
SaitouSad Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 for a moment I thought you guys were implying that it was out already Quote
anubis20 Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 ¥27,540 for me. =P Mine was 28,600¥ , but it still was almost 300 bucks for you as well Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) wow was shipping that high to make it close to 285-290 shipped or was the starting price point high? Edited August 6, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
skullmilitia Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Well NY's base price was 250$, so add shipping and there is the number. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Well NY's base price was 250$, so add shipping and there is the number. not everyone's price point was 250 for ny. the prices for NY rose in increments. and 250 was the final number after several rounds. Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Mine came out to be ¥25,590 after shipping. That was using the cheaper SAL air shipping option instead of EMS or FedEx. I kept waiting to pay mine, seeing if the exchange rate would go back closer to 100 yen to the dollar, but ever since last week, it has been dropping a little bit each day. I finally said screw it and paid it before it got worse. I'm sure after bank fees and exchange rates are involved, it will end up costing me around $270-280. Quote
anubis20 Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Where did you buy yours from Anubis? NY, I caught the tail end of the pre-orders after they had marked it up to 25000. Shipping EMS was 3600. Quote
OzmaLee74 Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Mine was 28,600¥ , but it still was almost 300 bucks for you as well I know. I was just trying to make myself feel better knowing I paid a whopping $10-12 bucks less than you. Lol! Quote
wm cheng Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Hey! At least you got one. I'm just left holding that there might be some when they become available at a reasonable price. Quote
Loop Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 This can not come out fast enough, I wonder what the HLJ shipping charge will be. Quote
valhary Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 so is official that in August 8 is the release date? Quote
neoexcaliber Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 I can't believe HLJ is having another sale right now. Do they intentionally time it to coincide with the Bandai releases? Here I was thinking we could all avoid the 1-week wait we had to endure for the VF-25F. Quote
neoexcaliber Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) LOL! they do it to make us buy more stuff.... I have nothing against sales but I was hoping I could get the VF-27 early since the sales are usually held at the end of the month. How wrong I was. Amiami and HS both have 3 weekdays off next week but I don't know if HLJ will be closed as well. Here's to another round of waiting! Edited August 7, 2013 by neoexcaliber Quote
Gakken85 Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Is anything actually on sale that's worth buying? haha Quote
IXTL Posted August 7, 2013 Author Posted August 7, 2013 Is anything actually on sale that's worth buying? haha Not since they had their Macross sales when Yamato was still around. Quote
KH355hamdi Posted August 7, 2013 Posted August 7, 2013 Can't wait. I paid the fastest shipment available FedEx. Quote
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