skullmilitia Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I'm starting to guess... A) no option parts B) Arcadia is going to release a stand, since the description says stand attachment. Quote
Scream Man Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I grabbe done. What the hell, one last VF-1. Unless they release the M&M's Quote
Valkyrie23 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Grabbed one from amiami. Wow it seems like forever since I was able to preorder anything from them. Felt like I should at least show some support for Arcadia's first Macross release. Quote
Cdisdope Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Arcadia's official site for the 30th Anniversary VF-1J!!! http://arcadia.ac/macross30th/index.php Quote
Dark_Ghost Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) Arcadia Wallpaper Arcadia VF-1J 30th Anniversary Color : 2560*1600 1920*1440 1280*960 1024*768 800*600 640*480 1920*1200 http://t.imgbox.com/adpJa6Ex.jpg Edited June 3, 2013 by Dark_Ghost Quote
typhoon Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Just placed a pre order with AMIAMI, wasn't really sold on the scheme but when I saw the preorder option available I just jumped on it....must be all those damn Bandai Valks training me to never pass on a preorder that is available..... Quote
jvmacross Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Arcadia Wallpaper Arcadia VF-1J 30th Anniversary Color : 2560*1600 1920*1440 1280*960 1024*768 800*600 640*480 1920*1200 http://t.imgbox.com/adpJa6Ex.jpg Looks like they either dumped their usual Photoshop guy or got him some training! Quote
Deadeye_281 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I'm starting to guess... A) no option parts B) Arcadia is going to release a stand, since the description says stand attachment. C) And possibly no gunpod? Anyone else notice that? Quote
Dark_Ghost Posted June 3, 2013 Author Posted June 3, 2013 付属品：ガンポッド、ミサイルポッド、3連式対空ミサイル、搭乗用パイロットフィギュア、TV版ポージング用ハンドパーツ、専用簡易スタンド、スタンド用アタッチメント、マーキングステッカー、水転写デカール、取扱説明書 Accessories: gun pods, missile pod, 3-barreled anti-aircraft missiles, boarding pilot figure, TV version poses for hand parts, only simple stand, stand for attachment, marking stickers, water transfer decals, instruction manual Quote
Deadeye_281 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 付属品：ガンポッド、ミサイルポッド、3連式対空ミサイル、搭乗用パイロットフィギュア、TV版ポージング用ハンドパーツ、専用簡易スタンド、スタンド用アタッチメント、マーキングステッカー、水転写デカール、取扱説明書 Accessories: gun pods, missile pod, 3-barreled anti-aircraft missiles, boarding pilot figure, TV version poses for hand parts, only simple stand, stand for attachment, marking stickers, water transfer decals, instruction manual Judging by that translation, that's good news. I'm glad to see that they didn't skimp out on the extras. Quote
danth Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Isn't this the first Yamato valk to come with water-slide decals? Doesn't that all but confirm that all of those detailed markings are decals and not painted on? Quote
Vi-RS Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Isn't this the first Yamato valk to come with water-slide decals? Doesn't that all but confirm that all of those detailed markings are decals and not painted on? No, the unassembled kit has water-slide decals too. IIRC the weathering version also come with one. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 i noticed the nose intakes are missing, the little red dots painted that get's easily scratched. Quote
stillAkid Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 only simple stand. alright, thats the one i posted above, 付属品：ガンポッド、ミサイルポッド、3連式対空ミサイル、搭乗用パイロットフィギュア、TV版ポージング用ハンドパーツ、専用簡易スタンド、スタンド用アタッチメント、マーキングステッカー、水転写デカール、取扱説明書Accessories: gun pods, missile pod, 3-barreled anti-aircraft missiles, boarding pilot figure, TV version poses for hand parts, only simple stand, stand for attachment, marking stickers, water transfer decals, instruction manual this is nicely done, must pose at this angle. Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 only simple stand. alright, thats the one i posted above, this is nicely done, must pose at this angle. okay WTF is a "simple stand"? lol. Quote
moustik747 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) okay WTF is a "simple stand"? lol. with Edited June 3, 2013 by moustik747 Quote
stillAkid Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 do u think this is a simple stand? okay WTF is a "simple stand"? lol. Quote
xrentonx Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 An uncomplicated stand made for non-geniuses, of course! Quote
Sandman Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 OMG a preorder that still available at both HLJ and Amiami. LOL! Amiami site lists it as 10th anniversary. The Super Dimension Fortress Macross 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1J Valkyrie Macross 10th Anniversary Color Model(Preorder) Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) I went back and cancelled my pre-order. The more I look at it the less I want it. Even at $140.. I could put that to a Yamato release I want. The "stand" is the cheapest goofiest thing I've ever seen, and the scheme is just.. ugly beyond belief. I know the argument that we should buy anything they release to "support" macross toys, but I don't buy that at all. I'll only support it, if it's a quality product. No need to reward them for a hack job off a Hasegawa kit. I could always buy an unpainted kit and spray paint random blobs of color on it. haha Edited June 3, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote
Sandman Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I went back and cancelled my pre-order. The more I look at it the less I want it. Even at $140.. I could put that to a Yamato release I want. Honestly to me $140 is way too much. It'd have to be at least an awesome color scheme (eg low viz ver1) for me to spend that on a fast pack less vf-1 that isn't rare. Quote
Matt Random Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I'm torn. Part of me dislikes the paint scheme and the other part of me hates it. However, the price is still better than most of the other Yamato valkes at the moment. Quote
Sebastian Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I am glad Arcadia is releasing this. Preordered already... Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 i am going to preorder this purely to send them a message that macross valks sell. of course i may resell it since i've not quite warmed up to the scheme yet though that may change? i do like how each series is shown there though. i really think they shoul dhave picked a better color scheme though. i am really torn. part of me doesn't believe in buying this JUST to show them macross products are viable business but part of me thinks if this doesn't sell well then we are maybe in a world of hurt for new macross items from arcadia. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 just like the VF-4G....their MSRP reflects what they need to sell the valk for based on the number they have already decided to produce.....so whether we buy it or not...Arcadia will still make their bottom line on it.....the only group that can potentially be hurt are the retailers...but then again, they will just discount it to break even.....if we see this on a future HLJ fire sale...then we will know it was not well-received by the fans....which means "here we go again" Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 just like the VF-4G....their MSRP reflects what they need to sell the valk for based on the number they have already decided to produce.....so whether we buy it or not...Arcadia will still make their bottom line on it.....the only group that can potentially be hurt are the retailers...but then again, they will just discount it to break even.....if we see this on a future HLJ fire sale...then we will know it was not well-received by the fans....which means "here we go again" its a cycle though. if its not well received HLJ (and other retailers) will order less and less with each not well received toy, up until the point where the retialers would order so little that the volume that would be sold would not justify cost of the production / release. that being said...i just preorderd one on anime export. Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 (edited) It just seems like a cash grab to me. They know the market is there or rare valks wouldn't be going for 4 times their value. They aren't stupid. Reward them for making items fans want, not just throwing something at the wall and hoping it sticks. Honestly, how many vf1s do you have? If the paint job isn't attractive why buy it? But its up to each collector and what value they see. Somebody may think this is the best valk evaarrr. Also, who knows how their Qa and packaging will pan out? Ill let you guys be the guinea pigs this time around :0 Edited June 3, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote
Deadeye_281 Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 I went back and cancelled my pre-order. The more I look at it the less I want it. Even at $140.. I could put that to a Yamato release I want. I know the argument that we should buy anything they release to "support" macross toys, but I don't buy that at all. I'll only support it, if it's a quality product. No need to reward them for a hack job off a Hasegawa kit. It's all good man, you're not alone in not wanting this thing. I only buy the valks that I really want and that I'd be happy to display in my home and this bird doesn't fit that bill at all. I'm hoping that Arcadia has other cards up their sleeves because I will never own one of these. I also don't believe that in order to support Macross toys you need to go out and blindly purchase every awful edition that comes down the pipeline and that's what this is - to me at least - an awful edition. Hopefully round 2 is better - if there is a round 2. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 its a cycle though. if its not well received HLJ (and other retailers) will order less and less with each not well received toy, up until the point where the retialers would order so little that the volume that would be sold would not justify cost of the production / release. that being said...i just preorderd one on anime export. Yep....which is why I added the "here we go again" blurb... It sounds bad to say you need to "blindly" support these releases, however, without enough people doing "close" to that....the line will abruptly end again... It is what it is... Pre-ordered 2....I want Arcadia to keep pumping out new, never made before VFs...even if at a limited release....made to order....or via exclusive partnerships and collaborations..... Still hoping for a TV SDF-1..... Quote
takatoys Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Scheme is ugly but it is something we've never seen before. I would buy it if it came with option parts. All VF-1 valks should from now on. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 3, 2013 Posted June 3, 2013 Preordered! I like the scheme, gotta show some support. Quote
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