typhoon Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 I just picked up my two VF-171 CF's , which also had a YF-29 30th anniversary tagging along for the ride. Haven't opened them up yet, but I thought the outer packing box was kind of cool... Contents: VF-171 x 6 With Bandai stamped all over it. Quote
Mommar Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 Some problems are shared between the VF-17 and the VF-171 I panic bought a second VF-17D not that long ago and just got my 171 last week. So I've played with both rather recently. What do you feel is a problem that is shared between the two? Other than really tight canopies? Quote
master of macross Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 my first 2 copy, wate the 3rd in next monts Quote
Duymon Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 (edited) Ah come on Master? ONly 3? We thought you'd buy like 12 since you have like everything else *edit* VF-171's for life! Can't wait for my last 2 (shake fist at SAL shipping) Edited May 10, 2013 by Duymon Quote
moose Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 Got it today from NY via SAL registers so far so good Quote
Valk-1S Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 The VF-171 does not appear to be selling as the stock at Amazon JP is not moving much unless the prices drop. Probably similar to the Alto VF-171 where it was readily available when it was released. If you keep an eye on Amazon JP, you may be able to pick some up for below RRP when new sellers or current sellers drop their prices. Quote
Mommar Posted May 10, 2013 Posted May 10, 2013 Ah come on Master? ONly 3? We thought you'd buy like 12 since you have like everything else *edit* VF-171's for life! Can't wait for my last 2 (shake fist at SAL shipping) That's the kind of squad pics I was hoping to see. Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) I panic bought a second VF-17D not that long ago and just got my 171 last week. So I've played with both rather recently. What do you feel is a problem that is shared between the two? Other than really tight canopies?Now that I think about it it's just the tight canopy that is shared. My VF-17D has loose ankles right out of the box but both my VF-171's ankles are good. For me the hips on both are weird with the transformation but not really a problem. Edited May 11, 2013 by Valkyrie Magnus Quote
Gakken85 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Mine will be delivered tomorrow. Unfortunately, (not really) I'm home to visit my mother for Mom's day. Oh well, I would have to sign for it so I'll go pick it up Monday morning before work. Btw, do you have to sign for SAL, or is that just EMS? Or is it just any package outside the US? Edited May 11, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote
mechaninac Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 In my experience, regular SAL deliveries just get dropped off, no sig required... that can be good or bad, depending on where you live. I'm unsure about Registered SAL, but it'd make sense that'd need someone to accept the package. I had my N-Y 171 shipped via regular SAL, so it's likely to be another wwek oe two before mine arrives at my door. Quote
miro79 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Mine is stuck somewhere.. tracking status says: "Dispatch from outward office of exchange" since wednesday. Last time i shipped via EMS ( from HK ) it arrived in Germany within 2 days. Quote
OmegaD3k Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Mine is stuck somewhere.. tracking status says: "Dispatch from outward office of exchange" since wednesday. Last time i shipped via EMS ( from HK ) it arrived in Germany within 2 days. I'm in Germany too, and NY did not include a declared value on the pacakge, which is why I have to go to customs and pick it up in person. Edited May 11, 2013 by OmegaD3k Quote
miro79 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 I'm in Germany too, and NY did not include a declared value on the pacakge, which is why I have to go to customs and pick it up in person. happens to me every time.. Quote
OmegaD3k Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) happens to me every time.. Wow, really? Is it always Nippon Yasan? I don't think I'll order from them anymore, if they can't ship an order properly. :/ Edited May 11, 2013 by OmegaD3k Quote
miro79 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Not NY, but HKC. They declared wrong value every time. (20$). Quote
Graham Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 I actually like it that NY undeclares the value, as when my wife sees the cheaper value on the parcel, she gives me less grief Graham Quote
Gakken85 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 In my experience, regular SAL deliveries just get dropped off, no sig required... that can be good or bad, depending on where you live. I'm unsure about Registered SAL, but it'd make sense that'd need someone to accept the package. I had my N-Y 171 shipped via regular SAL, so it's likely to be another wwek oe two before mine arrives at my door. thanks. i live in a "good neighborhood" but i can have my lady friend drop by my place and grab it if need be. Mine is stuck somewhere.. tracking status says: "Dispatch from outward office of exchange" since wednesday. Last time i shipped via EMS ( from HK ) it arrived in Germany within 2 days. that just means its still on the plane. Mine was in that status for about 3 or 4 days. I thought these vf-171s could fly on their own! Quote
Negotiator Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) Mine is stuck somewhere.. tracking status says: "Dispatch from outward office of exchange" since wednesday. Last time i shipped via EMS ( from HK ) it arrived in Germany within 2 days. We are in the same boat.....probably literally. Same message since March 3rd. Absolutely ridiculous. I emailed NY about it. Hopefully they can make a phone call to the JP post on their Monday. Edited May 11, 2013 by Negotiator Quote
Shukenzero Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 I actually like it that NY undeclares the value, as when my wife sees the cheaper value on the parcel, she gives me less grief Graham Guess I'm lucky my girlfriend supports my collecting, even though she says they look exactly the same, but in different colours. In some ways, she's right. Either way, never argue with the other half! Quote
miro79 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) We are in the same boat.....probably literally. Same message since March 3rd. Absolutely ridiculous. I emailed NY about it. Hopefully they can make a phone call to the JP post on their Monday. well...after complaining here, mine just arrived at Frankfurt airport, and is in customs right now. Edit: ... and it's gonna be stuck there till monday...at least. German custom works really slow. Edited May 11, 2013 by miro79 Quote
miro79 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 We are in the same boat.....probably literally. Same message since March 3rd. Absolutely ridiculous. I emailed NY about it. Hopefully they can make a phone call to the JP post on their Monday. just noticed you wrote March 3d... its a typo right? Quote
CF18 Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 I actually like it that NY undeclares the value, as when my wife sees the cheaper value on the parcel, she gives me less grief Can't you just tell her "it's another free sample from Yama... ar.. Bandai!" ? Quote
CRYO Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Get this bird eventually, once want to skip this one. Glad this one had some minor improvement over Alto's 171EX Quote
valhary Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 which improvement has over Alto's 171EX???? ............... I thought they were the same Quote
CRYO Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Just minor change like ball jointed thumb, and the grey plate on chest changed shape that will not block the transformation. Also I feel the lockings on this CF is a bit better than that on Alto's, and this makes the transformation a bit easier than the Alto's 171 EX. Quote
Sandman Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Mine showed up yesterday. Awesome that almost never happens. I usually come home friday evening to see a failure to deliver notice and have to pick it up on Monday. This was totally unexpected since both my tracking numbers don't shop any updates since May 2nd. Opened all 3 to make sure i'm not missing a nipple cannon like my alto version was. Luckily all are intact. Quote
Negotiator Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) huh...weird...wonder if mine will pop today... Sandman, does yours still say it's in osaka? Edited May 11, 2013 by Negotiator Quote
plastik Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 can someone please put alto's armor pack on the CF and post some pics? thanks!! Quote
CRYO Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 can someone please put alto's armor pack on the CF and post some pics? thanks!! http://p-bandai.jp/tamashiiwebshouten/item-1000080906/Bandai have official photo for the CF armor pack. I think CF looks better without the amour, its body color makes the amour less standout than on Alto's. Quote
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) My NY order just arrived. Edited May 11, 2013 by funkymonkeyjavajunky Quote
Loop Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 http://p-bandai.jp/tamashiiwebshouten/item-1000080906/ Bandai have official photo for the CF armor pack. I think CF looks better without the amour, its body color makes the amour less standout than on Alto's. I think they look better without the armor too, but I still ordered 3x sets so I can have the wings and armaments. Quote
Negotiator Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 Still no 171. I think I'm the last guy to be getting his. Quote
ErikElvis Posted May 11, 2013 Posted May 11, 2013 (edited) can someone please put alto's armor pack on the CF and post some pics? thanks!! I had one a few pages back but its a pretty sharty pic. pg 33 post 1140 i think. I forgot within about 20 seconds. Edited May 11, 2013 by ErikElvis Quote
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