Old Man Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 I'm gonna steal the gunpod from my RVF to make a 25A custom Can't wait to see the finished product, Duymon! Quote
skullmilitia Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 Well, I got in, not nearly as cheap as MSRP, but 220$ shipped Speedy is better than 450-500$ Quote
Loop Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 I really wish more shops would offer DHL as an alternative for shipping. I have had great success with them delivering within 3 days of shipment from Japan and Bulgaria to Seattle. It also avoids the customs stop when dealing with EMS. Fed-Ex just tends to be expensive most of the time, but to avoid LA customs it's worth it. Sorry to hear you guys are still having problems with them. Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Preorder is up again now at NY for $197.77! Those who missed it, gooooo for i now! I'm going to wait till it's release date, I refuse to pay this price. My only preorder in is with HobbyFan for two pieces. Quote
OzmaLee74 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Yes it does: (courtesy to Toyark.com) That's kinda sad I'd rather would see an included Ghost. Especially since it's the same color then the one that came with Alto. One in the color of Lucas cheek marks would be appropriate. Is that green, black and yellow thing in the back the long vertical fin on the bottom while in Valkyrie mode? I wonder if it's going to fold in while in landing mode with the landing gear out. Quote
Murphy Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 It's on the arm, and it should fold, it did on the v.1 I believe Quote
master of macross Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Preorder is up again now at NY for $197.77! Those who missed it, gooooo for i now! I'm going to wait till it's release date, I refuse to pay this price. My only preorder in is with HobbyFan for two pieces. i have cancelled my preo from hobby fan, i not trust in that site...if you are secure, and if the site is good, we see in june Quote
Scyla Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Yes it's mounted to the underside of the left arm as seen on this image. It should easily in fighter mode with landing gear out especially since the landing gear on the Renewals is longer. The radar fin sits in fighter mode where the gun-pods of the other VF-25s mount. Quote
OzmaLee74 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Well this is going to sound dumb but if the radar fin is in the gunpod slot then where does the gunpod attach? Quote
Scyla Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 That is a good question. Either it can't so you can let Ozma double-wield the GU-17A gun-pod or the invent some crazy angled gun-pod holder. The VF-25G has a special mount for the sniper rifle that is attached a the underside of the planes back and goes through the arms. Maybe Lucas Valkyrie has the same system with an angled attachment so that the gun-pod rests on the side of the fin. But I doubt that because then the handle of the gun-pod does not sit between the arms and it would be quite fragile and prone to breakage. As I said many times before. I would prefer a Ghost drone instead of a gun-pod. But maybe Bandai surprises us. Quote
OzmaLee74 Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Hahaha! I like your first suggestion Scyla! BTW, just received a response from the owner of Hobbyfan regarding the RVF -25. I asked him about the Paypal preorder deposit since I didn't want to give my CC details. Here is the response. Hello, No deposit are required at this item. There is an anticipated shortage on this item. We will be comfirming with our suppliers. Henry I'm not holding my breath... Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Heh.. "anticipated shortage." Bandai ought to just change that to their new company motto. Edited March 6, 2013 by Chronocidal Quote
mechaninac Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 That's not very encouraging but I'll keep my fingers crossed, and checking HLJ periodically... Quote
Valk-1S Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 And they are gone again from NY. HLJ taking a while to put theirs up. Quote
Scyla Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Yeah but it was the same with the VF-171CF. I think they want to make sure that all the preorders will be fulfilled before they announce it on their website. Quote
Murphy Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 And gone that was a good price! Was able to snag one Quote
OzmaLee74 Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 And closed! That would have been an excellent price. Quote
royard Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) RVF-25 is up at Otacute $128 + shipping ...and sold out in 10 minutes? At a site that only serve English and French-speaking customers at 5am EST? What is going on, really? Edited March 6, 2013 by royard Quote
Old Man Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Wow...that was an awesome price. Cheers to whoever got one! Quote
mechaninac Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Otacute!... Ahhh, that's where I got my Alto YF-29, too!... me and my need for sleep... Quote
Lolicon Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Goddammit. Right after I went to sleep, too. I hope I'm awake and at my computer when HLJ finally puts theirs up. I really, really want to get an RVF-25 so I can finally put all this Bandai preorder BS behind me. Quote
Mommar Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Goddammit. Right after I went to sleep, too. I hope I'm awake and at my computer when HLJ finally puts theirs up. I really, really want to get an RVF-25 so I can finally put all this Bandai preorder BS behind me. So you're not interested in a potential RVF-171 or the YF-30? Quote
Lolicon Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 So you're not interested in a potential RVF-171 or the YF-30? LOL oh man you love kicking a man while he's down, don't you? Quote
Mommar Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 LOL oh man you love kicking a man while he's down, don't you? My typical MO is to roll you down the stairs and kick you while you bleed. Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Dang it! I was hoping to catch one from Otacute too. My only hope now is from HLJ, but I doubt I’ll be awake for that either. Oh well, if I don’t get one, it meant I’m not supposed to have one. I refuse to pay the premium price. Quote
UN Spacy Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Kinda concerns me that Hobbyfan's preorders are still open. http://www.hobbyfan.com/product_info.php?products_id=15359&osCsid=2caqrsl0go7t6l7mv42m7ihgf5 Quote
yman1437 Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Kinda concerns me that Hobbyfan's preorders are still open. http://www.hobbyfan.com/product_info.php?products_id=15359&osCsid=2caqrsl0go7t6l7mv42m7ihgf5 Thanks, just pre-ordered....see what will happen.... Quote
Lightning Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Somebody could do a neat melee-style custom by putting the fin on the other arm too and extending how far forward it swings.... Quote
slaginpit Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Kinda concerns me that Hobbyfan's preorders are still open. http://www.hobbyfan.com/product_info.php?products_id=15359&osCsid=2caqrsl0go7t6l7mv42m7ihgf5 Yeah I ordered mine from one of the other japanese websites???? Hope my order gets filled Quote
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