mechaninac Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 To hell with Big in Japan, immediate payment required and over 800 yen more than N-Y; preorder for one placed with N-Y. Now, Bandai, wasn't this better than the non-Tamashii alternative? Quote
Astro_BS-AS Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I'm gonna pass on this release. The YF-29 that I have (the 30th Anniversary) has the worst finish of all my Bandai pieces. Loose joints, paint smudges and chipping paint all over the place. I will wait for Arcadias YF-19. (In addition I have an eye on the VF-1S reissue later this year). I hope for many orders though so that Bandai can gauge the demand for these toys properly. So go on and order a whole squadron of this one. . Sorry to hear that. Maybe I´m lucky, but neither mine, or some people I know from facebook, have any problems at all with the 30th.... Even so, It´s quite a delicate paint app.... a wrong move, and a piece of paint folds into hyperspace. Quote
Scyla Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I assume that the tightness of the joints will get loose with every release of the toy due to the molds wearing down. The sub standard paint application on mine not be a widespread issue so lets hope that the paint on this release sticks a little bit better to the surfaces. Especially on the metal shoulder bits and the nosecone. Oh and don't forget the issue with the shoulder pauldrons during transformation.... ... it is a good thing that this variant does not have the fin on the head so one less thing you have to worry when opening the package. Oh and on mine one of the hip-thingies his some kind of malformed because it cannot sit flush against the fuselage in Fighter-Mode. My version has so many issues that I cannot count them all. I guess that's the joy of collecting foreign toys. I really hope all your shiny new YF-29 Isamu Custom Valkyries come in pristine condition. Quote
neoexcaliber Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Up at AE for 21,800 yen. 3000 yen more than NY. I guess I won't be getting any from AE this time. Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Why not ask them if they will price match with NY? Quote
Graham Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I'm gonna pass on this release. The YF-29 that I have (the 30th Anniversary) has the worst finish of all my Bandai pieces. Loose joints, paint smudges and chipping paint all over the place. I will wait for Arcadias YF-19. (In addition I have an eye on the VF-1S reissue later this year). I hope for many orders though so that Bandai can gauge the demand for these toys properly. So go on and order a whole squadron of this one. The finish and joints on my 30th anniversary YF-29 are fine thankfully. They only real problem I have with the 29 series is that the shoulder armor constantly falls off when transforming back to battroid mode. Graham Quote
Dobber Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 So nice to wake up and see that the item went on sale a day early and still go to NY and place a pre-order. No muss no fuss. Chris Quote
eyesonme78 Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Never been so happy to be able to preorder the Bandai valkyrie. *grin* Quote
typhoon Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Man I wish all the Bandai releases were Tamashii exclusives! I went with two, setting some cash aside for the YF-19... Quote
numagus99 Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Pre-ordered. Now to wait for the YF-19 v.2 pre-orders. Quote
Xigfrid Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I don't know if we will see the armor pack for this one, but I hope so ! Quote
usagiz Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Yea! Preordered! I wish they did MORE Tamashii exclusives for macrossF Quote
Mommar Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I still wonder why they never match the fold crystals and canopy to the visor on battroid. Also, I'm wondering if this is to test the waters for other Mac 30 valks? Kinda mean to brand this one with the Macross 30 logo, which has the YF-30 right on it, and never actually release the 30. Yeah, yeah. I will stop harping on that now. Everybody knows I want a 30. Quote
CRYO Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 This is my 1st time really able to pre-order valk with reasonable price at NY Quote
Dimis Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I got one here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bandai-DX-Chogokin-Macross-YF-29-Durandal-Valkyrie-Isamu-Special-Action-Figure-/271245061902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f27772f0e LOL! Quote
raptormesh Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I got one here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bandai-DX-Chogokin-Macross-YF-29-Durandal-Valkyrie-Isamu-Special-Action-Figure-/271245061902?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f27772f0e LOL! Why not save $100 and get it from NY? Quote
Scyla Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I still can't believe it's up after 6 hours!! Bandai will keep the preorder window up until the deadline so you can oder five more units! Quote
Daishomaru Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Why not save $100 and get it from NY? What is NY? I'm new to buying Macross figures and such. Quote
Mommar Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 What is NY? I'm new to buying Macross figures and such. Nippon-Yasan.com They're a webshop. Quote
Daishomaru Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Nippon-Yasan.com They're a webshop. Thanks Quote
grymg Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 It's a web-exclusive, so it's made to order, plenty of stock for everybody. Can somebody explain how this works, so even if Bandai only gets a preorder for 500 units during the window, they will only make 500 units? No wonder the aftermarket values skyrocket for the web exclusives. Quote
Mommar Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Can somebody explain how this works, so even if Bandai only gets a preorder for 500 units during the window, they will only make 500 units? No wonder the aftermarket values skyrocket for the web exclusives. Except for the pre-orders that aren't paid for at release, yes. Made to order with no extras. The down side is if you don't have the money or you're not sure you like it until after the pre-sale you're SOL. Quote
Duymon Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Preordered 3 ends up being like 640 bucks after EMS.... thank God I work a side job just to finance Macross Quote
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 How weird is it to place a preorder during daylight hours? Quote
Mommar Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 How weird is it to place a preorder during daylight hours? It's not weird, it's as it should be. Quote
Mizicke5273 Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Just put down a pre-order for 2. And now to save for the YF-19 that is to be released! Quote
Mommar Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 I only pre-ordered one. I'm banking (hoping) for an Ozma release too. Quote
whitestar Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Does anyone know how long the preorder will stay up? Quote
Dimis Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Why not save $100 and get it from NY? I was joking! I did order from NY. Not really sure i understand AE's logic. Greatly overpriced. Quote
Double Spy Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 Is it safe to not pay upfront for the preorders at NY? Will I get booted from the line vs peopel who paid in full? Quote
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