skullmilitia Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) HKC usually don't screw around, it could be securing product stuff in warehouses more then an actual re-stock from Ghost yamato it literally just appeared, so if you order soon, it's more likely you will get one, and not get a cancel notice. Edited March 28, 2013 by skullmilitia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Pre-ordered!!! Your move HKCollectibles!! I did find odd how HKCollectibles and other places restocked the VF-17 FAST packs about a month ago, perhaps this are items that were already payed for and in production line at the factories before Yamato filed for bankruptcy and are now arriving to the companies. Edited March 28, 2013 by Valkyrie addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Have to ask Graham, but perhaps Yamato used distribution centers and Distributors, and they are finally getting around to releasing all the back log product sitting around. It's possible (looking at the way Takara does business) that there are still a few warehouses left with pallets full of the last few releases being sold now that product is escaping from the shelves. Like the production order was filled, Yamato sends everything to the distribution centers, distributor sells to HLJ, HKC, ect. HKC sells out of most product and re-orders... Distributors open up dusty pallets of back logged Valks and starts offering them up. unless HKC messed up, there might be one last hurrah of product to come. I dream of being Scrooge Mc.Duck but instead of jumping into a tower of money, it's a tower of Yammy boxes. Oh how awesome would it be to see the last few 30th releases seep out. I'm looking at you VF-1D and VE-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Oh how awesome would it be to see the last few 30th releases seep out. I'm looking at you VF-1D and VE-1. Hope you're right about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 According to HKC, the VF-1S Hikaru Movie Version 30th Anniversary Edition will be released in Apr. 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Have to ask Graham, but perhaps Yamato used distribution centers and Distributors, and they are finally getting around to releasing all the back log unless HKC messed up, there might be one last hurrah of product to come. I dream of being Scrooge Mc.Duck but instead of jumping into a tower of money, it's a tower of Yammy boxes. Oh how awesome would it be to see the last few 30th releases seep out. I'm looking at you VF-1D and VE-1. Duck Tales awesome show! I am missing the GBP armor and a few valks I want at msrp. Not some of the insane prices eBay has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I assume that the prices will go down a bit if the whole buying frenzy is over and people realize that the don't need all the Valkyries that the ordered in a hurry. If you can't get a toy at MSRP maybe it would be a smart move to wait a few month before resorting to ebay. I guess the Yamato prices are at a peek at the moment. Everyone in the business is thinking that now is the time to make a bag full of money because of the uncertainty of the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 If any of you guys are interested. Angolz has the VF-22S Gamlin for USD98, ordered one for me. http://www.angolz.com/store/macross-dynamite-7-1-60-vf-22s-sturmvogel-ii-gamrin-kizaki.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Argh, tempting to have at least one mainline VF-1 in my collection but I prefer the brilliant white of the TV version. Hmmm hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 (edited) Angloz has some pretty good prices on Yamato stuff right now....tempted to pickup a Kaki TV and use it to try to make my never-gonna-happen Alaska Base Valk!!!! Edited March 29, 2013 by derex3592 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I broke down and ordered the weathered DYRL Kakizaki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Definitely a good Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Nice haul! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Definitely a good Friday. Psh, I see what you did thar. Same for me, just got my YF-29 delivered from NY. ..Which still doesn't explain how LAX customs still has my VF-19S from HKC. The YF-29 was shipped almost a week after the VF-19, and I got it before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Definitely a good Friday. Indeed. I've just been delivered my small haul from HKC, like 5 minutes ago. I just love it when things just fall into place: Being able to get a pretty good deal on a VF-19S and VF-17S, non-express (less expensive) shipping transiting fairly quickly, and me getting the day off to be home to sign for the package upon its arrival. A good Friday. Happy Easter/Passover everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Someone in this thread asked me to post a picture of the box that contained: VF-11B Thunderbolt w/ Super PartsVF-19 Custom Fire Basara NekkiVF-19S Emerald ForceVF-19F Emerald Force 30th AnniversaryVF-19P Planet Zola Patrol Color17D with Super Pack 30th AnniversaryVF-17S Diamond ForceSuper Pack for VF-17 30th AnniversaryVF-1A Movie with Optional Parts 30th Anniversary Here it is, I could fit one of my kids maybe 2 in there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Nice loot Loop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Nice loot Loop! But the real question is: (in a Brad Pitt voice) What's in the box! Decided to also add the 1/48 VF-1 Max Chronicles and the VF-1A SVF-26 Cavalier as they were bought at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Very Nice! My kid was excited with boxes coming in twice a week. I went to Sakura Con today. Not much Macross stuff or cosplayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastik Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 mr. loop, you sir know how to place an order. ive been getting 2 packages a week for the past 4 weeks and it's been like christmas. Yesterday was a vf-0a with ghost booster set and today was the vf-1s max. It makes me sad to know that the vf-11b arriving next week will be my last one...so sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 WOW! congratz on the huge loot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Holy cow Loop, that's an epic haul! I don't know if I should congratulate you, or call the paramedics to give your wallet some much needed emergency care; either way, I am in awe of your buying spree... makes my meager purchase pale in comprison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 A feast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I finally caved and panic bought a second 17D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks guys. I figured I would save on shipping if I got a huge order in at once. I have to rearrange my "box closet" now so I can pack them away in storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I got nothin' on that. I don't even have words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt102 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Very nice haul Loop. Here is my measley haul... I actually found one at a decent price. Now back to collecting 1/60 V2's... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Angloz has some pretty good prices on Yamato stuff right now....tempted to pickup a Kaki TV and use it to try to make my never-gonna-happen Alaska Base Valk!!!! It's not just the Alaska Base valk, how are you going to make the other one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Using the VF-1D kit of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Well in a panic i just bought a 1/60 fire valk and sound booster for $145 and a 19S for $165. With that i bid adieu to Yamato, i have the hero valk and the S type for every series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotechdave Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 how do i achieve the alaksa base valk? buy one of those white kits and try painting the pieces green? how do i go about painting the valk to make it look realistic? spray paint of some sort? can someone help? It's not just the Alaska Base valk, how are you going to make the other one? 7719569664_c6a0627c99_b.jpg 7719568982_11089ef5a9_b.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) Best way is to use the VF-1A assembly kit. I am...those pins are a pain. Progress so far, I decided on a darker tone of green. Edited March 30, 2013 by Valkyrie addict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Best way is to use the VF-1A assembly kit. I am...those pins are a pain. Progress so far, I decided on a darker tone of green. Good call. That darker tone looks REALLY nice. That's exactly how I would want mine to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotechdave Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) wow cool, how are you going about painting the pieces? some sort of special model paint? and how do you prevent the paint from seeping on the white areas so that it looks clean? darker green looks pretty good! It looks like from the earlier pics, yamato was planning on realeasing an alaksa base valk? I wonder if they were able to get them produced before they went under? Best way is to use the VF-1A assembly kit. I am...those pins are a pain. Progress so far, I decided on a darker tone of green. Edited March 31, 2013 by robotechdave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkillingsworth Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 The Alaska Base was never released. Awesome custom with the unassembled VF-1A kit! I'm going to have to pick one up and try it myself...or ask someone else to do it who actually knows how to paint a model. Maybe if I don't have to paint those damn red lines on the legs. Would love to get a VF-1D kit to paint in CF colors too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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