DX Chogokin VF-171 Cannon Fodder

[Scyla]

Are the armor panels still the wrong color?

[Mommar]

As far as we can tell, yes.

[Scyla]

Maybe the color turns magically to a light gray at the day of the release.

Oh, and they include a pair of new shoulder blocks that are not made out of explodium.

One can dream, one can dream.

[Astro_BS-AS]

Maybe the color turns magically to a light gray at the day of the release.

Oh, and they include a pair of new shoulder blocks that are not made out of explodium.

One can dream, one can dream.

THIS.

Even by alienating the customer base, they SHOULD add replacement parts with the Armored Parts.

It´s just impossible now to pretend that it´s a random problem. The shoulder pieces (NUNS) and the little black folding triangles ARE BREAKING DOWN EVERYWHERE.

Here in Argentina it´s unbelievable hard to own one of those, and to have a broken one (even if it´s a little triangle like my case) it´s just frustrating.

Has anyone of the pro-reviewers (or the japanese speaking members) contacted Bandai in any viable form to ask for replacement parts included AT LEAST WITH the Armored Parts.

I´m not asking for free replacements (wich they should be, btw), but at least "paid" ones.... or something.

I really don´t know what to think. It´s like they just f*cke* us up with this release, and don´t give a dam*n about it.

Edited September 12, 2013 by Astro_BS-AS

[eriku]

While I feel I shouldn't have to, I would gladly pay for official replacement parts. It would be preferable to my 171 sitting here without shoulderpads. Do you hear me, Bandai, you can make a profit from your mistake!

[skullmilitia]

I need triangles and a main swing arm.

But after taking mine down to pieces, I think all of these are going to die

Agonizing grey plastic breaking deaths.

The only good is that even with the breaks, fighter mode still looks ok.

[plastik]

I wouldn't mind seeing some shapeway replacements then I could finally transform this bird without worrying about the impending doom.

[Potato]

Well...One of CF's black triangle finally broke. As for Alto, one of mine broke...but not the black triangle. RAther the smaller non-removable pin that holds the wing in. Not the one that keeps popping off.

[jenius]

Message to jenius: As a lot of people read your reviews before purchasing a toy, I'd recommend you to kindly update the VF-171 Durability & Built section which still states that "so far the expected 5% failure rate seems to be correct"

Was just scanning through this thread and saw that. I usually specify that my durability scores are preliminary based on immediate feedback and while I do regularly update old posts it's more of an 'as luck has it I had this old toy out' sort of thing. That said, I went ahead and updated my post tonight. Now to get back to my VF-27 post.

[skullmilitia]

Looking at the pics, it looks like the parts are the same color as the Alto set.

[Chronocidal]

Well...One of CF's black triangle finally broke. As for Alto, one of mine broke...but not the black triangle. RAther the smaller non-removable pin that holds the wing in. Not the one that keeps popping off.

Actually, those aren't even necessary for the wings to stay on. They only act as locator pins to help hold on the wings when the larger pins are removed. The wing doesn't actually rotate around those, it rotates around the base where those little nubs are mounted.

[zzgundam010]

I don't mind paying for replacement part, but I am really not expecting them from Bandai. Shapeway is our best hope.

[3D-Brainx]

I hope credibility towards the 171 mold doesn't affect too much Bandai's decision upon releasing new toys. I'm still hopping for an RVF-171 Lucca

[Kelsain]

I don't mind paying for replacement part, but I am really not expecting them from Bandai. Shapeway is our best hope.

To that end, the folding triangles are so thin that I don't think printed replacements would work. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind a removable part to replace them, should mine break. It'd actually be easier to deal with...

[skullmilitia]

Luca's RVF-171 could be a Hero or a Cannon Fodder.

Obviously in the Show he was a Hero and that's the the only time I believe we saw a R variant.

In the Movie, the RVF-171 was shown a very few times, and they were all cannon fodders.

I'd think it would sell.

It would also complete team NUNS Alto.

[MacrossJunkie]

Was just scanning through this thread and saw that. I usually specify that my durability scores are preliminary based on immediate feedback and while I do regularly update old posts it's more of an 'as luck has it I had this old toy out' sort of thing. That said, I went ahead and updated my post tonight. Now to get back to my VF-27 post.

If you get a chance to, might I also suggest making a mention about the black NUNS triangles also being prone to cracking/breaking as it seems to happen almost as much as on the thin filler black triangle pieces and it is a more critical part than the filler pieces.

[Sandman]

Well...One of CF's black triangle finally broke. As for Alto, one of mine broke...but not the black triangle. RAther the smaller non-removable pin that holds the wing in. Not the one that keeps popping off.

Same happened to me. I glued it back on and it seems to be holding.

[jenius]

If you guys want to send me pics I'd be happy to include them. You can post them here with a note that you wouldn't mind me using them.

Edited September 13, 2013 by jenius

[skullmilitia]

I was wrong, I totally forgot Lucas's RVF-171 was an ex.

Cannon fodder RVF-171 from movie and TV.

Luca RVF-171 from TV (top corner)

I hope we see that variant some day.

I ordered another set of super parts for my last CF.

Now to determine wether or not I buy Alto's supers!

[MacrossJunkie]

I just paid for my super pack set. I'm looking forward to getting missile accessories. I think I'm going to try repainting the armor pieces. Did the CF version of the super pack show up in any of the Macross Chronicle issues? I think I'll need to reference something for an idea on how the whole thing (such as the leg parts which I don't recall seeing) is colored and hopefully get a better on the shade of gray to use.

[Kelsain]

Not from the Chronicle, but these may help. I'm pondering doing the same thing.

[wm cheng]

I just paid for my super pack set. I'm looking forward to getting missile accessories. I think I'm going to try repainting the armor pieces. Did the CF version of the super pack show up in any of the Macross Chronicle issues? I think I'll need to reference something for an idea on how the whole thing (such as the leg parts which I don't recall seeing) is colored and hopefully get a better on the shade of gray to use.

If you get the references, I'd be interested in it too. Depending on the extent of the masking and if there's any text graphics, I'd be interested (if its not too much work ;-)

[MacrossJunkie]

Not from the Chronicle, but these may help. I'm pondering doing the same thing.

Thanks. That should do. I guess I can infer that anywhere there is blue on the leg armor should be made light gray instead.

If you get the references, I'd be interested in it too. Depending on the extent of the masking and if there's any text graphics, I'd be interested (if its not too much work ;-)

There weren't any text markings on the one for the EX so I don't expect any on this one either. It should be a relatively simple job with no markings to have to worry about.

[SilentCrossHairs]

The VF 171 cannon fodders are one of the sexiest general fighters in Macross right now. So happy they didn't make these brown. It really suck that the quality on some of the toys are terrible.

[skullmilitia]

I just got my Alto 171 super parts from NY,

Now I'm even more excited for the CF parts coming next week!

[Axelay]

What's the best deal going on a FAST Pack preorder? I see NY has them for 6,180¥.

[Chronocidal]

So, looking at my CF-171, I noticed a bunch of what looks like stress fractures spreading across one of the little triangle flaps on the underside. I haven't even transformed it, and it's been sitting on its gear pretty much since I got it.

Really can't believe how shoddy some of Bandai's parts seem to be.. it's like the VF-0 shoulders all over again.

I wonder how hard it would be to remove those pieces entirely, and replace them with the same style flap as the Yamato VF-17 uses?

[skullmilitia]

I'm feeling stupid, what's the trick to getting the Battroid adapter for the stand to lock in.

The figure just pops out and leans forward.

It's bad enough the Battroid mode doesn't lock into place,

But the stand actually creates more slop with the little bit of lock

It actually gets.

[jenius]

I remember struggling with that for a bit also, I can't recall the resolution but I'll be sure to try it again when I shoot the video.

[Scream Man]

Well I have a CF on the way to me, so when it arrives I'll attempt to swap out the shoulder sections with the Alto. That should hopefully give me a fully functioning 171 CF. Ill take some pics when it's done.

[recon]

Seeing the number of issues, i decided to stop my preorder for the armor packs for the CF VF-171. Its just a matter of time the parts on mine will give way even though i have not transformed them yet

[plastik]

I paid for my armored set at NY but won't get it til the end of October because I ordered it with the 25g super parts. oh well, that's the price I pay for saving $7 on combined shipping.

[Kelsain]

My armor set has shipped out! Economy from NY, though, so I'm sure that other folks will be posting pic before it arrives.

[Mommar]

My Armor parts have shipped as well. We'll see how long it takes for Fed Ex to arrive.

[ErikElvis]

Psyched for the super parts! 2 of my three CF's had broken triangles but its still one of my favorite valks.