skullmilitia Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 The day you can predict HLJ pre-orders, is the day your write a book and make hundreds! lol Quote
moose Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Glad I got out of the frontier business. I toyed with staying up to grab one of these but I'm sure some stock will free up somewhere if I change my mind haha That and Bandia has a habit of reissues and repaints especially when releasing a new mold I want to see this in the other colors that were posted earlier white is so plain in my opinion alto is just so basic Quote
octibon Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 That and Bandia has a habit of reissues and repaints especially when releasing a new mold I want to see this in the other colors that were posted earlier white is so plain in my opinion alto is just so basic That's a good point. There's no way they wouldn't do a repaint of this. It's a good ploy to limit supply so you create that demand, then you know whatever repaint you make will sell for sure. There will probably be 1-2 repaints since this is a non-show valkyrie and they can go wild with colors. At the least, they'll re-issue it like they did the YF-29's. Quote
SilentCrossHairs Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Ahh.... I'll wait for the Ozma version. I am sure they will pimp the hell out this mold just like the Yf-29. Quote
VF5SS Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 The game shows a little mounting bracket that keeps the gun in place while the missile pod is flipped up in fighter mode. I can't tell if the toy has that. Also here's the optional red and black scheme. Quote
Sildani Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Nicely done. It looks like that bracket folds out of someplace. Hopefully it's not a separate part. Who am I kidding? Hopefully, it's included at all. Quote
octibon Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Also here's the optional red and black scheme. The first YF-30 hasn't been released, but I would buy that color!!! Need more red Valks. Quote
Sildani Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Yeah, then I need Anasazi to make decals that say "Rittmeister 017" that would go where the "Siegfrieds" go on the white job. Points if you get the reference. No Google. Quote
Mommar Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 IMG_0010.JPG The game shows a little mounting bracket that keeps the gun in place while the missile pod is flipped up in fighter mode. I can't tell if the toy has that. IMG_0009.JPG Also here's the optional red and black scheme. Thanks for some additional pics from in game. That red scheme is very Milia-esque and i want it. I looked at that part on the toy and it wasn't obvious if there was a way to attach the gun there to me either. Quote
CF18 Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Nicely done. It looks like that bracket folds out of someplace. Hopefully it's not a separate part. Who am I kidding? Hopefully, it's included at all. Doubtful, since it appears to attach to missile box. Quote
Sildani Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) It does seem that way. I think there's a "hands on" event in a week or so in Japan, hopefully our man Tochiro can report on it. Edited April 30, 2014 by Sildani Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 so i guess we can only shoot missiles submarine style while the gunpod is attached. or put a piece of scotch tape across for the gun to lie on. Quote
I collect stuff Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 I really want one of these. I have been so busy with work I have missed all pre orders. I tried thru pop-land but they wont ship to USA so they canceled my order. Quote
Mommar Posted April 30, 2014 Posted April 30, 2014 Well, add it to the list of reasons why Bandai sucks. Quote
Saburo Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 IMG_0010.JPG The game shows a little mounting bracket that keeps the gun in place while the missile pod is flipped up in fighter mode. I can't tell if the toy has that. IMG_0009.JPG Also here's the optional red and black scheme. That red scheme is nice! Quote
platypus Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Doubtful, since it appears to attach to missile box. 16.jpg 13.jpg Ok, this only confirms that the mounting position of the gunpod is fixed, which also means that it's guaranteed the nose wheel cannot be deployed or retracted without removing the gunpod! Quote
Chronocidal Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Or, assuming the missile pod is symmetrical, just put the handle in either mounting point, and hope it holds. Quote
RT junkie Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 What are the odds of another pre-order release at NY tonight? Trying to decide whether or not to stay up half the night (east coast) in hopes of finally snagging one... Quote
Xeero Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 So is it always this bad when these things get released? I didn't have any interest in the 25 or 27 so I didn't think much of it. Is there any hope for those of us unable to watch the order pages with bloodshot eyes to get one of these suckers at a reasonable price when the regular orders start? Quote
SilentCrossHairs Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Was going to get one but changed my mind. I know nothing about this plane other than it was in a video game. At $212.00 I will pass on this one. Edited May 1, 2014 by SilentCrossHairs Quote
kyekye Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Was going to get one but changed my mind. I know nothing about this plane other than it was in a video game. At $212.00 I will pass on this one. What he said. Maybe later when the heat is off and price come back down to normal. Quote
Gun pod 78 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 I decided that the price on NY is way better then waiting for the release. I figure, I still run the chance of not getting one on release and having to pay inflated price on eBay. Quote
squall12 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 agreed to me the price is still reasonable if one not yet pre order it. Quote
kyekye Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 'reasonable' is subjective term. I don't think I've paid more than List price for any of my collection. If I miss one, then I move on. Luckily, I usually find one. Quote
Firefox Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 i remember paying 17200 yen when pre-ordering my yf-29 isamu and it was the RRP as well. when the product actual release, those brick and motar shop sold it as less as 15000yen. the difference could be used as EMS shipping charges. Quote
RT junkie Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 DAMN IT! Missed it again, and I had just contacted NY on chat 15 minutes earlier, and they said they wouldn't be listing any more for preorder at this time, so I went to bed. That's it - NY can go eat a bag of dicks!!! If I buy, it'll be at release, and not from them. Quote
Shukenzero Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 DAMN IT! Missed it again, and I had just contacted NY on chat 15 minutes earlier, and they said they wouldn't be listing any more for preorder at this time, so I went to bed. That's it - NY can go eat a bag of dicks!!! If I buy, it'll be at release, and not from them. That's really unlucky dude. Hope you can secure one later down the line. Quote
Pedro2k6 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 DAMN IT! Missed it again, and I had just contacted NY on chat 15 minutes earlier, and they said they wouldn't be listing any more for preorder at this time, so I went to bed. That's it - NY can go eat a bag of dicks!!! If I buy, it'll be at release, and not from them. You have to put your email in the "notify me when is available" banner...and wait. That what i do....i always miss the first batch, but no the second....just do that and take your smartphone add a very loud song to the email notification and wait. I got a email every time they go up again. P.s: sorry for my poor english. Quote
RT junkie Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 Good advise. I'll give it a try. I figured with how fast these things sell out, I'd get the notification long after the fact. Quote
zzgundam010 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 I get the notification after it sold out since it always happens in the middle of the night for me. Quote
Mommar Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 IMG_0010.JPG The game shows a little mounting bracket that keeps the gun in place while the missile pod is flipped up in fighter mode. I can't tell if the toy has that. IMG_0009.JPG Also here's the optional red and black scheme. I'm loving this scheme more and more. Did you take these pics yourself Veef? I'd like to see more screen shots of the other two liveries from various angles in the three different modes if possible. Quote
Pedro2k6 Posted May 1, 2014 Posted May 1, 2014 I get the notification after it sold out since it always happens in the middle of the night for me. That why i sleep with my phone beside me....and put a special song (alarm) in my email notification. With this method i have PO YF-25, YF-29 Ozmas and YF-30, and almost every PO that i cant get from HLJ. Quote
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