Bandai DX YF-30 Chronos

[Gakken85]

Sweeeeet

[XFJ-01A]

Man. Seeing those pics just make me more anxious to get mine in my hands sooner.

[Shukenzero]

I see. Since you have the item on hand, any chance that it be hard to repair the pelvic joint once it becase loose? Is it easy accessible with screws? Thanks.

I think so. The pelvic area requires a downward push to disconnect from the main body during transformation, and if I remember correctly, it's held by a pair of screws at the back. Correct me if I'm wrong though...only transformed it last night.

Edited August 9, 2014 by Shukenzero

[SuperHobo]

Does the chest section, neck plate and back plate lock into anything in battroid mode or does it just fold over the cockpit section and held by friction?

Edited August 9, 2014 by SuperHobo

[ff95gj]

Does the chest section, neck plate and back plate lock into anything in battroid mode or does it just fold over the cockpit section and held by friction?

The chest locks. The optional holding piece will make sure it holds and then it is solid to swoosh around.

[abbadon]

Love the pics. Really makes you want to own one yourself.

[David Hingtgen]

I guess that's one way to interpret the Macross love triangle theme:

[Gakken85]

It's the only triangle that really matters.

[skullmilitia]

If much rather have two girls fighting over me one being a hot idol singer with a big rack, then a DX.

But priorities.. And reality lol.

[ChaoticYeti]

If much rather have two girls fighting over me one being a hot idol singer with a big rack, then a DX.

But priorities.. And reality lol.

True, but if it were macross you would be emotionally inept and wouldn't get either of them. You have better odds with the dx.

Edited August 9, 2014 by ChaoticYeti

[David Hingtgen]

I'd still pick Grace. Customizable, version 4.0 when needed...

[Shukenzero]

I'd still pick Grace. Customizable, version 4.0 when needed...

And tentacles...

[SuperHobo]

The chest locks. The optional holding piece will make sure it holds and then it is solid to swoosh around.

I'm glad to hear Bandai finally implemented a locking mechanism for the chest. I still wish the back plate locked into something too for a more definitive transformation.

[Graham]

Shipping notice from CDJ.

[ChaoticYeti]

Shipping notice from CDJ.

Me too.

[takatoys]

Got a late pre-order at HLJ yesterday. Waiting anxiously for the payment request!

[Swoosh]

Re-shoot with some camera art filters:

[ChaoticYeti]

Very nice. I like your back drop. Intentional or not, it is very industrial. Works well with sci-fi.

Edited August 9, 2014 by ChaoticYeti

[Swoosh]

[Swoosh]

Very nice. I like your back drop. Intentional or not, it is very industrial. Works well with sci-fi.

Thx ChaoticYeti, I am looking forward to your Yeti Stand, too!!

Edited August 9, 2014 by Swoosh

[ChaoticYeti]

Doing gods work, swoosh. Great pictures.

[ff95gj]

Nice poses!!

[Shukenzero]

ff95gj, Animate took preorders for this valk. Making me think they will do it for others, but they seem to choose based on popularity. Asked them about the 25S, but they aren't opening preorders for it, due to high demand.

[Mommar]

I think it's funny how for the last two years there's been a lot of "pass, it's silly looking" talk on this thread and now it's suddenly ,"Holy!!! I have to get at least two!"

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

I think it's funny how for the last two years there's been a lot of "pass, it's silly looking" talk on this thread and now it's suddenly ,"Holy!!! I have to get at least two!"

that's bc the silly looking missile comes off and it looks great without it. i still think it looks dumb w the missile rack in battroid.

[aceoftherebellion]

Honestly, the silly looking missile thing is probably my favorite part. It's different! It kinda reminds me of something you might see on a Destroid.

[Swoosh]

I really like that missile pod

[close313]

Can you pose the gerwalk like the SV-51? Pretty please

[Swoosh]

Can you pose the gerwalk like the SV-51? Pretty please

This one?

[Shukenzero]

That's a lot of Chronos units...just saw it and had to post this...*drooling*

[ChaoticYeti]

Nice. Swoosh, you have cemented yourself in the history of the YF-30 release. Competent , pleasant pictures of a new release. Very enjoyable. You have made the wait tolerable! Could you take some detail pics of how the nose cone transforms, and sits in battroid? Maybe a step by step focused on that area? Your braceless gerwalk photos establish the lack of need for said brace, but I am still curious about battroid.

Edited August 9, 2014 by ChaoticYeti

[Kanedas Bike]

I think it's funny how for the last two years there's been a lot of "pass, it's silly looking" talk on this thread and now it's suddenly ,"Holy!!! I have to get at least two!"

that's bc the silly looking missile comes off and it looks great without it. i still think it looks dumb w the missile rack in battroid.

Agreed. Similar to the complaints about color, line art accuracy, whether it could fly in real life, hip to waist ratios and every other little thing folks tend to obsess over before a release.

I'm just happy that the early reports have this as a very solid release and that those that may want multiple copies can actually get them without breaking the bank by spending more than suggested retail 2 days after the Valk comes out.

-b.

[UN Spacy]

SUPERB photos Swoosh.

[mechaninac]

Got my payment request from HLJ. I'll likely drop it in the PW for at least a month in order to have time to contemplate if I want to add anything else for combined shipping... I'll definitely be vicariously admiring the thing through all the pictures and reviews posted here, but I can wait to have mine in my hands.

Now, Bandai, bring on the alternate color schemes!...

[Shukenzero]

I'm seeing plenty of stock locally, which is boding well for this and future releases in terms of supply, but the scalpers are still out. Saw some going for HKD 400, or around $50 more.