Scyla 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? From my experience I got served pretty late for paying a long time upfront. For other orders I got the shipping notice early when I paid after the invoice was sent to me. I've never heard that NY had to cancel orders because the received insufficient stock (in fact they seem to have plenty units in stock after release). However I can imagine that if they run into a stock shortage they will serve the people first who already paid for their orders. If we're talking about this specific item you will get your item because Bandai will produce your toy just for you if you place an order. NY will sell it to you if you still want it when it's released. Be aware that when you order in Yen that your credit card will be charged with the exchange rate when you pay the order. That means If you place your order know in Yen and in the next six month (under the assumption that the toy is released in six month) the currencies change you have to calculate this change into your budget. This can be either good or bad since it can mean that you pay less for the toy than you initially estimated but it can be also the other way round. Just keep this in mind when you place your order. Quote
doodler7 Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 The paint scheme looks really cool. I cannot decide whether to get this or the upcoming YF-19. Do you guys know if this version of the YF-29 will come with Super Parts? Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 The only downside is if the toy ends up sucking. It will be a pain in the ass to obtain some compensation if the product is defective. That's the main risk. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 The paint scheme looks really cool. I cannot decide whether to get this or the upcoming YF-19. Do you guys know if this version of the YF-29 will come with Super Parts? the 29 won't include the supers in the package but traditionally bandai will offer the super parts as a web exclusive separately. imo the 19 looks way better but to each their own. (i own a yf 29) Quote
94medition Posted July 24, 2013 Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) I did not care about Alto and 30th anniversary scheme, but this one I cannot pass up. Just ordered from NY. I might have gotten the last one since the preorder button is gray out now. I thought Tamashi Web Shop would last until the official preorder period is closed? Edited: It is weird. I logged out then now see the preorder button is back. Sorry for the false alarm. Edited July 24, 2013 by 94medition Quote
Major Focker Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 NY website is a bit finicky. same as you, i had to log out then in to make the preorder button appear. Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Well I got my preorder in also. I have come to be very fond of the YF-29. Will HLJ sell later or will they not sell this! Quote
skullmilitia Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 I've never seen HLJ sell web exclusives. Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Wow, I didn't have to camp out for this one. I thought the preorder will not start until tonight. I took the plung and preordered one. Quote
Lupin The Third Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 I've never seen HLJ sell web exclusives. Ummm...VF-4G. Though not Bandai exclusives... Quote
mechaninac Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Ummm...VF-4G. Though not Bandai exclusives... Yamato -- yes, likely Arcadia web exclusives in the future too, but never Bandai's Tamashii Web Shop items, to my knowledge. Quote
Gakken85 Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 (edited) Paying up front for mine. Much cooler looking than the 30th Edited July 25, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote
doodler7 Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Ugh, the VF-25S Ren. and it's full armor is sooo difficult to get at a good price. I have the v1, but missed out on the renewal. I think I'll pre-order this one just because Brera was a threatening pilot. Who do you guys think was the best fighter pilot in Macross Frontier: Alto Saotome, Ozma Lee, or Brera Sterne? Quote
jenius Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 I think you posted to the wrong thread... this is about Isamu in the YF-29 from a video game. Quote
technoblue Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 I missed most of the MacrossF releases because life happened and the models and figures had to be cut from the budget temporarily. It was at the worst time! I was just starting to collect Macross Zero figures and the 1/60 Yamatos began hitting their stride soon afterward. It's good to be on the other side of it. This will be my first Bandai Valkyrie. Any tips for the noob? I already read Graham's note about the shoulders earlier. This YF-29 and the new YF-19 both have me excited (my wallet, not so much). Quote
SaitouSad Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 still debating on getting a 2nd (to pose in either battoroid or fighter mode), because the plane is just so sexy....Already skipping the VF-1S as I have a v2, but I do need to make room and budget for the future YF-19....if the price is right... ahh decisions.... Quote
Loop Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 I know, I almost want 2 but feel I should restrain myself. Quote
Lupin The Third Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 still debating on getting a 2nd (to pose in either battoroid or fighter mode), because the plane is just so sexy.... Already skipping the VF-1S as I have a v2, but I do need to make room and budget for the future YF-19....if the price is right... ahh decisions.... I know, I almost want 2 but feel I should restrain myself. Restrain now...regret later... Quote
Valk-1S Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 With the Isamu YF-29 to me buy what you want now as it's easy to order and plus the fact this will most likely never be reissued due to it being tamashii exclusive. If you don't get it now, most likely you will end up paying a nice premium after it's been released. Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Since this thing may be a one off I preordered one, I've tried my best to try and like this valk, but I really despise its design along with the rest of the Frontier ones. If I don't like it in person I may sell it after it's no longer available and see what scalping feels like. Edited July 26, 2013 by Valkyrie addict Quote
Mommar Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 Since this thing may be a one off I preordered one, I've tried my best to try and like this valk, but I really despise its design along with the rest of the Frontier ones. If I don't like it in person I may sell it after it's no longer available and see what scalping feels like. Not even the Cannon Fodder Tan of the VF-25A? Quote
Twoducks Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 IMFG, I just learned this existed and I already have it preordered on NY!!! Arriving super late to the party and getting my order in with no mark up... God that felt good!! Quote
kengiu Posted July 27, 2013 Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) http://postimg.org/image/cf822hrn5/5468f594/ Edited July 27, 2013 by kengiu Quote
skullmilitia Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I wish they could tell us if they fixed the hip joints. I like it, but not if it can't stand up on its own. Quote
jenius Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I would bet good money on the hips being exactly as they've always been. Quote
Mommar Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 What's the problem with the hips? Aren't they the same as on the 25's? Also, I did not notice it has forearm cannons as well. Are they on the other YF-29 variants? Quote
Murphy Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 (edited) What's the problem with the hips? Aren't they the same as on the 25's? Also, I did not notice it has forearm cannons as well. Are they on the other YF-29 variants? Hips get really loose on the yf-29, my alto always wants to do the splits now, I tried tightening the screws but it only worked for one leg, And yes the forearm cannons are on the others, I wish they painted them grey like the leg pods on the isamu ver. Edited July 28, 2013 by Murphy Quote
Graham Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 It's never been confirmed what those things on the forearm are, but all the information on the YF-29 translated so far does not mention them being cannon. I'm thinking they are either thrusters or chaff and flare launchers. Graham Quote
ErikElvis Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Is it possible to make the wings tighter on these 29's? With the fast packs on they always want to flop down on mine. Quote
Chronocidal Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 Assuming you mean the rotation point at the engines, I just coated the outside flat surfaces of the wings with something to tighten them up while level. The hinges are still floppy when not centered, but they hit a nice solid point when they're level now. Quote
VF-Zer0S Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 the head looks really weird at this angle. Does it have a mouth opening on its face? It really looks like an insect Quote
SaitouSad Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I agree. that shot of the showroom sample is rather u flattering, making me wanna just get one of this only Quote
alchemo Posted July 28, 2013 Posted July 28, 2013 I find all Macross Frontier VFs' head looks like insects. Quote
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