Saburo Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Available again at HLJ http://www.hlj.com/product/ban985605/Sci its still up and they changed the limit from 3 per customer to 1. Edited June 28, 2014 by Saburo Quote
Falcon18 Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Available again at HLJ http://www.hlj.com/product/ban985605/Sci Thanks for the info! Got one. Been trying to find one for a while now that is not from YJA. Something about this 25 just seems attractive. Quote
technoblue Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) Tempting price... Almost tempting enough for me to buy another, but I have to draw the line SOMEWHERE. Edited June 28, 2014 by technoblue Quote
Mommar Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Anyone else find the right flap on the front landing gear never sitting properly? I've had it with a number of Bandai valks. There seems to not be enough clearance for the hinge to wiggle, making it jut out an at angle unless forced into the closed position. The flaps on almost all of my 25's don't sit flush. It's frustrating. Not a deal breaker, but come on Bandai. Quote
Mommar Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 I. Will. Not. Break. Down. And. Buy... One... If it will literally break the bank for you I wouldn't want to tempt you to buy one but if there is a way to purchase one I would highly recommend it. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Just a couple of very quick observations; First, I absolutely love the amount of printing on this Valk, I think Bandai did a great job. Second, I absolutely hate the big bubble canopy. The nosecone is the same length as the DX 25's, but the canopy has a larger, more rounded structure. And I don't like it. A very, very minor nitpick - but i can't un-see it now. Going to transform the one I've opened to Battroid and probably leave it in that mode. -b. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Six is enough. ENOUGh! >_< Ha! But what about lucky number 7? -b. Quote
Saburo Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Six is enough. ENOUGh! >_< You have the right amount to display in each mode, with naked and super parts versios. Ha! But what about lucky number 7? -b. Or lucky number 8. Quote
Duymon Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) On a side note, made a small stand adapter for my YF-25 so that I can have a low fighter mode display without the giant ugly stick. It's thermal form moldmaking material that's been formed around two plastic pegs for support and then molded by the stand slot itself. After cooling off I trimmed off all the extra for re-use elsewhere. Here are the results. Edited June 28, 2014 by Duymon Quote
ULessa Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 I keep telling myself to stop coming to this thread.... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Quote
matic Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Had to stop myself at checkout from purchasing another one. To many preorders on my plate this year. Quote
Saburo Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 On a side note, made a small stand adapter for my YF-25 so that I can have a low fighter mode display without the giant ugly stick. It's thermal form moldmaking material that's been formed around two plastic pegs for support and then molded by the stand slot itself. After cooling off I trimmed off all the extra for re-use elsewhere. Here are the results. That's a nice low profile stand mod! Quote
Gakken85 Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Registered air male kinda sucks. It's been sitting in "preparing shipment" in japan for 4 days. Quote
technoblue Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 That's a nice low profile stand mod! Seconded. Having a modded stand to use as part of a desktop display (like in the picture) would be really nice. Thank you for sharing, Duymon! One question: does that material bond permanently to the stand (is it a total conversion) or can you remove the 'adapter' and still use the original stick? Quote
claude grant Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 That's a nice low profile stand mod! Thirded...gotta say that quite sleek & elegant looking Duy! Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 28, 2014 Posted June 28, 2014 Mine just got dropped off a bit ago, very nice looking piece. Little smudge on one of the hip markings, and the wings are printed a little off-center, but really nice overall. And yeah, Bandai still hasn't quite figured out how to make double gear doors line up at all. I think it's partly because of the screwy complex curve around the front gear, which really is due to the design itself. Any warping in those doors, and they just won't fit well. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Mine just got dropped off a bit ago, very nice looking piece. Little smudge on one of the hip markings, and the wings are printed a little off-center, but really nice overall. And yeah, Bandai still hasn't quite figured out how to make double gear doors line up at all. I think it's partly because of the screwy complex curve around the front gear, which really is due to the design itself. Any warping in those doors, and they just won't fit well. Yeah, had a similar issue with the one that I opened. Also the right shoulder is a bit loose when trying to hold a pose and/or the gunpod. Not really a big deal, but certainly not as solid as the VF-25a's I've opened. And hands-down I love the Battroid mode more than Fighter on the YF-25. -b. Quote
Firefox Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) My favourite 2 seater. Pulling sentry duty now. Edited June 29, 2014 by Firefox Quote
Saburo Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 My favourite 2 seater. Pulling sentry duty now. The ever watchful eye on of the YF-25... Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Congrats guys on your YF-25 Prophecy purchases. Especially those who buy multiple copies and display each modes. I envy your purchasing powers. Hope I can do that in the future too. Hahaha! And I'm glad that everyone's liking it. Saburo, man, your photos are great as always. Love it. But unfortunately, it still doesn't make me feel sorry that I cancelled my preorder. Hahaha! j/k Quote
Saburo Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Congrats guys on your YF-25 Prophecy purchases. Especially those who buy multiple copies and display each modes. I envy your purchasing powers. Hope I can do that in the future too. Hahaha! And I'm glad that everyone's liking it. Saburo, man, your photos are great as always. Love it. But unfortunately, it still doesn't make me feel sorry that I cancelled my preorder. Hahaha! j/k Thank no3ljm, glad you like them. I took a few more photos today, I'll post them up later. Really not even sorry a tiny bit? j/k Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Nope. Not even a bit. Hahaha! Guess the Prophecy is not for me. But... I will let you know the moment they will announce a Paladin Guard option set. Quote
Saburo Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 (edited) Nope. Not even a bit. Hahaha! Guess the Prophecy is not for me. But... I will let you know the moment they will announce a Paladin Guard option set. Haha ok! I am hoping they'll release the Paladin Guard parts for it. Edited June 29, 2014 by Saburo Quote
Duymon Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Seconded. Having a modded stand to use as part of a desktop display (like in the picture) would be really nice. Thank you for sharing, Duymon! One question: does that material bond permanently to the stand (is it a total conversion) or can you remove the 'adapter' and still use the original stick? It's not permanent. I can remove it and put it back on the regular stand whenever I want. I think I'm gonna make more of these mini stands so that I can reduce the clutter on my display shelf lol Quote
YF-29 Durandal Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 If you really want one you can get one for ¥16,000 here: http://www.nippon-yasan.com/macross/6749-macross-f-dx-chogokin-yf-25-prophecy.html Quote
technoblue Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 It's not permanent. I can remove it and put it back on the regular stand whenever I want. I think I'm gonna make more of these mini stands so that I can reduce the clutter on my display shelf lol Nice. I'm thinking of trying out your mod on a couple of my stands too. I hope you don't mind. It would help out a lot in my small space. Quote
Loop Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Hey Duymon, have you thought about making this a shapeways project? Would be pretty awesome. Quote
Jasonc Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 I keep telling myself to stop coming to this thread.... AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Well, you have two choices, don't you? Either way, let us know when that time comes. Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 You do realize ULessa that the longer you wait the more the price goes up. Now with HLJ sold out you won't get it for that same low price. Then NY will do their eventual mark ups as they get rarer ie the VF-25 G, S and YF-29 All of them. You don't see the VF-25S for under $600 on eBay now Quote
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