anime52k8 Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Was this a problem with the 171EX? I don't have mine on hand to check but I don't remember this being an issue. Wonder why it would come up now? Could they really have had mild degradation that quickly? Quote
Mommar Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 Neither of my 171Ex's had this problem. The black triangles weren't a bitch to move either. I think they're securing them entirely too tight and that's what's causing the damage this time around. Quote
xrentonx Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Gotta check mine again but I don't think anything is cracked. Quote
zzgundam010 Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 There is someone on eBay selling replacement part for the vf-171 cf. Has anyone ordered anything from him/her? Quote
Reïvaj Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Are these QC issues already mentioned on toy reviews? I mean the ones that help people decide whether to buy a toy or not. Edited June 12, 2013 by Reïvaj Quote
takatoys Posted June 12, 2013 Posted June 12, 2013 I checked mine and glad nothing is cracked because I paid 50 bucks more than retail price. Quote
mgmalheiros Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Now available at Amiami (price tag 12500 yen): http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-2966 Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Must not be selling so well if they are dropping the price. Quote
erikos0311 Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 I hope the RVF doesn't show up with broken or missing parts. Then i will really kick myself in the head for paying the marked up price! :wacko: Quote
Reïvaj Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Must not be selling so well if they are dropping the price. But if you look here http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-2966 you'll see it's #2 at the Popular Item Ranking Quote
Valk-1S Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Now available at Amiami (price tag 12500 yen): http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-2966 I believe its been available there for a while as someone previously posted it. Amiami initially restock at over 13k yen and sold out and then restock again at 12,500 yen. Also reason why it's staying longer is that they limit 1 per household including prior purchases and will cancel any multiple orders. As I previously purchased when they restocked at over 13k yen, I am now unable to buy again at their 12,500 yen. Quote
Valk-1S Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 Still falling in price at Amazon JP. Currently, 11,000 Yen with 500 shipping within Japan. Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 13, 2013 Posted June 13, 2013 If this happens with the Luca release I'm going to be very annoyed and I'll cancel all my other pre-orders of Bandai units with NY. Pre-orders should be cheaper than retail, not more expensive. Quote
Dutch Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 I just bought one of these off amiami for the 12500 yen price. I'm glad I didn't preorder this for a higher price else where. I'll hopefully do the same with the rvf-25. Quote
zzgundam010 Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 I just bought one of these off amiami for the 12500 yen price. I'm glad I didn't preorder this for a higher price else where. I'll hopefully do the same with the rvf-25. hind sight is always 20/20. Who knew that it would still be readily available after the release day. Quote
plastik Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 hind sight is always 20/20. ain't that the truth! this is why I never look back after I buy something otherwise my display cases would be full of disappointment.... Quote
grymg Posted June 14, 2013 Posted June 14, 2013 ain't that the truth! this is why I never look back after I buy something otherwise my display cases would be full of disappointment.... Truth. . . But I recently unloaded a bunch of my Air Jordan collection, because Nike keeps on reissuing them. . . keeps on decreasing the values of the older releases so I got fed up and got out of the game. Quote
Scyla Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 Well this is slightly off topic (only slightly!!!) and its weird that a toy collector asks this question but you collected shoes? Did you wear them of do you display them in glass cabinets like I do with my toys. I don't ask where the fun is to collect shoes because I always have to answer this question regarding my toys. On topic: I think the question is if the toy is worth the price when you preordered it. If the price falls later you have always the peace of mind that the amount of money you spend was ok. I like the VF-171CF very much and the price I payed for it was worth it... ..at least that is what I'm telling myself. Quote
zzgundam010 Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 ain't that the truth! this is why I never look back after I buy something otherwise my display cases would be full of disappointment.... very good advice. Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 ain't that the truth! this is why I never look back after I buy something otherwise my display cases would be full of disappointment.... My shelves are full of nothing but sadness and disappointment and depression. Quote
grymg Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 Well this is slightly off topic (only slightly!!!) and its weird that a toy collector asks this question but you collected shoes? Did you wear them of do you display them in glass cabinets like I do with my toys. I don't ask where the fun is to collect shoes because I always have to answer this question regarding my toys. That is a fair question, similar question would be why do people collect coins, stamps, baseball cards, etc. when all they do is sit there. To each his own. Basically if I bought for retail I always wear them. If I bought for aftermarket prices, I usually hold onto it unused. And I have several that I bought aftermarket specifically to wear, but for those I buy used, it's much cheaper (almost by $100). That being said, shoes are meant to be worn, and toys are meant to be opened and played with/transformed. There are much better things to invest your money in than boxes. Quote
Valk-1S Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 That is a fair question, similar question would be why do people collect coins, stamps, baseball cards, etc. when all they do is sit there. To each his own. Basically if I bought for retail I always wear them. If I bought for aftermarket prices, I usually hold onto it unused. And I have several that I bought aftermarket specifically to wear, but for those I buy used, it's much cheaper (almost by $100). That being said, shoes are meant to be worn, and toys are meant to be opened and played with/transformed. There are much better things to invest your money in than boxes. Similar to you as well as I used to collect air jordans and bought them with the intention to wear. However, as I didn't wear them for a few years, I decided to sell them as shoes will eventually fall apart and thought I must as well get some money back from it before that happens. Luckily for me I sold all of them before Nike went retro crazy. Some didn't go up as much, but I was lucky I sold the AJ6 red/black before it was retroed a second time. Back to topic, transformed my VF-171 again and the pieces are still holding well. However, I noticed one part of the plastic at the back of battroid mode wearing off that the paint on plastic has been scratch off. Quote
Astro_BS-AS Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 Hi everyone. I ordered one too. While waiting for my VF-17 to come, I couldn´t resist the amiami price for the VF-171 CF.... It´ll be a nice add to the MacrossF collection Now to hope my proxy doesn´t have any problems.... And the figure neither.... Reading the thread it seems that QC are a little worse than with the Alto release... Or am I just imagining things? Quote
Negotiator Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone. I ordered one too. While waiting for my VF-17 to come, I couldn´t resist the amiami price for the VF-171 CF.... It´ll be a nice add to the MacrossF collection Now to hope my proxy doesn´t have any problems.... And the figure neither.... Reading the thread it seems that QC are a little worse than with the Alto release... Or am I just imagining things? no, they are worse. good luck! Edited June 19, 2013 by Negotiator Quote
Astro_BS-AS Posted June 19, 2013 Posted June 19, 2013 no, they are worse. good luck! Damn.... Thanks for the "quite-too-much-sincere-straight-answer"... It´s ok... Now let´s hope I´m not getting Bandaided.... (YF-29 "30th" - Quarter - VF-25s V1 and König Monster came ok at least...) Quote
Roy's Blues Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Tracking shows that nippon yasan has received my damaged VF-171CF. Now the wait begins for the repair/replacement. Quote
Astro_BS-AS Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Tracking shows that nippon yasan has received my damaged VF-171CF. Now the wait begins for the repair/replacement. The best of luck to you. This kind of "complain" is the way to make things change for the better. Quote
Skylynx Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 June restock! http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN980635/Sci Quote
Sandman Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 I already have 3 but that price makes me want to buy another one. What is wrong with me? Quote
SilentCrossHairs Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 IMO i think the VF-171 has a nice color scheme. Perfect for deep space. Just got mine and it looks beautiful. Haven't had a chance to transform it yet. But the Plane mode looks sleek and sexy. Unlike the bulky VF-117 from Mac 7. Quote
wm cheng Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 June restock! http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN980635/Sci Thanks! I finally bit at that price (makes me feel better its even coming from HLJ). Now where is the best price to pre-order the armor packs? Quote
xrentonx Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Damn! It's about time! I've had one on order with them that they were unable to fulfill so this June restock just might be the one Quote
Skylynx Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks! I finally bit at that price (makes me feel better its even coming from HLJ). Now where is the best price to pre-order the armor packs? Cool! NY perhabs for Armor packs? or else? Quote
jvmacross Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 Unlike the bulky VF-117 from Mac 7. If you are referring to the VF-17.... I prefer the term "brutish".... Quote
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