Saburo Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) On 7/21/2014 at 5:41 PM, no3ljm said: Looks cool and detailed. Though I didn't PO this one, since I just want the cannon from the Tornado pack. And use it to my Super Packs. I am planning to do the cannons + Super parts too. I was trying to figure out a name for the configuration and didn't see is an official designation for it. I just gave it the unofficial designation of Strike Messiah. Edited July 21, 2014 by Saburo Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) On 7/21/2014 at 5:49 PM, Saburo said: I am planning to do the cannons + Super parts too. I was trying to figure out a name for the configuration and didn't see is an official designation for that configuration. I just gave it the unofficial designation of Strike Messiah. I just noticed that there was no options or call sign when you add the Tornado cannon to the Super Parts configuration. Based on the photo I found online, Tornado mixed with Super parts is called Lightning. Though I can't tell which Super pack is included on this configuration except for the shield. I'm assuming it uses the Super parts leg and arm armor or something. Anywanys, me I just want to do the Destroy Messiah in the future. And that was my original plan if ever I'll get a Ozma 25S and change it to red stripes. That's the only time I'll buy the Tornado parts. But for now, I will just wait for a good-priced 25S. Edited July 21, 2014 by no3ljm Quote
Scyla Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 So the packs are heavier than the the Armored Parts? Those don't need a support piece for Gerwalk-Mode. What is wrong with Bandai and the unhealthy fixation on support pieces? Oh well maybe it prevents the wing hinges from breakage which is a good thing. Quote
Saburo Posted July 21, 2014 Posted July 21, 2014 On 7/21/2014 at 5:58 PM, no3ljm said: I just noticed that there was no options or call sign when you add the Tornado cannon to the Super Parts configuration. Based on the photo I found online, Tornado mixed with Super parts is called Lightning. Though I can't tell which Super pack is included on this configuration except for the shield. I'm assuming it uses the Super parts leg and arm armor or something. Anywanys, me I just want to do the Destroy Messiah in the future. And that was my original plan if ever I'll get a Ozma 25S and change it to red stripes. That's the only time I'll buy the Tornado parts. But for now, I will just wait for a good-priced 25S. dx_variations.jpg I saw that same graphic a while back, it looks like Lightning Messiah is the Tornado Wings, Super Leg armor and back/shield parts. I will be doing quite a bit of parts mix and match. For the Strike here is what I was thinking: Tornado Parts: Cannons, Arm armor Super Parts: Boosters Chest armor (or Armored Chest Armor) Leg Armor Missile packs (Maybe, but I don't think they will fit under the cannons) Quote
Mommar Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/21/2014 at 5:41 PM, no3ljm said: Looks cool and detailed. Though I didn't PO this one, since I just want the cannon from the Tornado pack. And use it to my Super Packs. I wished I hadn't passed up the Alto Super Parts. I wanted to do a combo with them as well. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Well...I guess I'm happy that I only like the Tornado Parts for Fighter mode. Not at all a fan of support or ancillary bits and pieces that I have to keep track of, but good for those that enjoy their Valks in Gerwalk mode (good from a structural stability stand-point). And oh yeah, N-Y shipped mine as well. -b. Quote
Chronocidal Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Bandai just has absolutely no concept of how to design things that are structurally sound. I'm still concerned that the entire wing structure looked incredibly droopy in that earlier pic. I doubt I'll even leave these things displayed in fighter mode.. though, the stress might actually straighten all the bent-up wings the VF-25s have. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/22/2014 at 1:16 AM, Chronocidal said: Bandai just has absolutely no concept of how to design things that are structurally sound. I'm still concerned that the entire wing structure looked incredibly droopy in that earlier pic. I doubt I'll even leave these things displayed in fighter mode.. though, the stress might actually straighten all the bent-up wings the VF-25s have. LOL, they might actually do that...before the break the wings clean off of the Valk. But I don't care - TORNADO PARTS, w00t!!!! -b. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/21/2014 at 5:41 PM, no3ljm said: Looks cool and detailed. Though I didn't PO this one, since I just want the cannon from the Tornado pack. And use it to my Super Packs. I just realized. I meant the Armored Packs and not the Super Packs. Hahaha! On 7/22/2014 at 12:33 AM, Mommar said: I wished I hadn't passed up the Alto Super Parts. I wanted to do a combo with them as well. That's ok, Mommar. I passed on the Tornado Parts too. Quote
Saburo Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 Looking the pics of the Tornado Messiah, I don't think the spot I have open on my shelf will fit its wing span. I am going to have to rearrange a bit. Quote
KH355hamdi Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/22/2014 at 4:19 AM, OzmaLee74 said: NY just shipped mine. I got shipping notification today from NY. I also got shipping notification from Sideshow. Quote
Saburo Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/22/2014 at 6:40 AM, KH355hamdi said: I got shipping notification today from NY. I also got shipping notification from Sideshow. I just got my shipping notification too, but not from Sideshow. What are you getting from Sideshow? Quote
KH355hamdi Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/22/2014 at 7:15 AM, Saburo said: I just got my shipping notification too, but not from Sideshow. What are you getting from Sideshow? Rockin Jellybean Mystique. I missed out on their Invisible Girl last time and the price now skyrocketed. Quote
Saburo Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/22/2014 at 8:14 AM, KH355hamdi said: Rockin Jellybean Mystique. I missed out on their Invisible Girl last time and the price now skyrocketed. I have a friend who collects those figs, they are pretty cool. Quote
anime52k8 Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 no shipping notice, and it's shipping SAL so it'll be a while... Quote
Mommar Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/22/2014 at 4:07 AM, cinello said: Tornado Part Interesting, look at the one photo up in the corner. The additional braces, etc... and all in a bag up in the corner. As if it was a massive after thought and was added last minute. Quote
KH355hamdi Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/22/2014 at 4:15 PM, Saburo said: I have a friend who collects those figs, they are pretty cool. I believe this is the second figure/ statue made after Rockin Jelly Bean arts. Look it up on googles. Very pretty 60's style arts. Quote
Scyla Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 I don't know how I feel about the metallic paint on the side of the beam guns. I think I would preferred a clear piece of plastic like on visors. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 22, 2014 Posted July 22, 2014 On 7/22/2014 at 7:42 PM, Mommar said: Interesting, look at the one photo up in the corner. The additional braces, etc... and all in a bag up in the corner. As if it was a massive after thought and was added last minute. Very possible, they could have also used the plastic bag just to save space or materials. Especially if the plastic trays and boxes are the same size as other armor part releases. Still, I guess it's better that Bandai added them vs. knowing about any potential issues and doing nothing. -b. Quote
neoexcaliber Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Oh great. Even with fedex, NY said they don't have enough stock to ship mine out. I wish there was an alternative to the shitty NY service. Quote
close313 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Good that those rotating engines are removable. It would be easier to repaint them Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 On 7/23/2014 at 12:20 AM, neoexcaliber said: Oh great. Even with fedex, NY said they don't have enough stock to ship mine out. I wish there was an alternative to the shitty NY service. Wait. What? I thought these were made to order, so is N-Y saying that they took people's orders, but didn't order enough through Bandai (which was making them TO order)? -b. Quote
VF-Zer0S Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 On 7/23/2014 at 12:20 AM, neoexcaliber said: Oh great. Even with fedex, NY said they don't have enough stock to ship mine out. I wish there was an alternative to the shitty NY service. I hope this isn't the case with my order since all of a sudden my tracking is having problems Quote
Loop Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 Son of a bitch, I hope they fulfill all of the orders. I actually am wondering if I will get shafted because I bought both sets together. Quote
Mommar Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) On 7/23/2014 at 12:20 AM, neoexcaliber said: Oh great. Even with fedex, NY said they don't have enough stock to ship mine out. I wish there was an alternative to the shitty NY service. REALLY??? These things were made to order!!! I'm thinking I'll get double shafted. They're "holding" mine until the G parts arrive... Edited July 23, 2014 by Mommar Quote
neoexcaliber Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Eh I might've worded that wrongly. Apparently they did order enough but Bandai split their stock with the next batch arriving next week. Knowing NY though, they're probably sourcing it from other stores to fill the orders. The recent YF-29 Ozma stock issue comes to mind. Edited July 23, 2014 by neoexcaliber Quote
Deadeye_281 Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Wow, never realized how big the Tornado was til it was shown on the stand. That's gotta be as big as an armored variant. Sweet, this looks even better to me. Hopefully the damn thing holds together... Edited July 23, 2014 by Deadeye_281 Quote
Scream Man Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 My buddy in Japan has mine coming in, should ship it and other stuff in August Quote
KH355hamdi Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 On 7/23/2014 at 1:30 AM, Deadeye_281 said: Wow, never realized how big the Tornado was til it was shown on the stand. That's gotta be as big as an armored variant. Sweet, this looks even better to me. Hopefully the damn thing holds together... I'm afraid Tornado is bigger. Here is my 1/72 scale for comparison. Quote
The Old Man Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 It does look great, and a shame I suppose about the brace for battroid/gerwalk. I mention battroid as it looks like the brace is still on it in the pictures. However, that extendable 'third leg' looks like it is also acting as a support. Anyway, bring it on. Looks amazing in fighter mode. Might struggle to get that plus another on a Detolf shelf! Quote
neoexcaliber Posted July 23, 2014 Posted July 23, 2014 So... anyone else didn't get their shipping notice yet or is it just me? Quote
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