ScrambledValkyrie Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Because of the exclusive release and the uniqueness of the design, I would expect the Regult missile set to climb in price into the future, even on the secondary market, similar to the first couple of HMR releases. I'm glad I decided to get a set on PO. Now Bandai, how about that Tomahawk? Quote
easnoddy Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 The regult under the light artillery missle pods has the loose knees also. It stands on its own, just not very stable. Quote
jenius Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 I got lucky on my first set of missile Regults, both are stiff at the knees, at least to start. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 One of mine, I think the light missile one, has a weak left-knee as well. Can't even stand up, has to crouch. Quote
Slave IV Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 51 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: One of mine, I think the light missile one, has a weak left-knee as well. Can't even stand up, has to crouch. Crouching Regult, Hidden Missile Pod! Quote
HardlyNever Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Sanity is Optional said: One of mine, I think the light missile one, has a weak left-knee as well. Can't even stand up, has to crouch. Since this seems to be such a common issue this early for this release, I'm wondering if the way the regults were packaged (all crouched into a ball) has something to do with it. I got 1 original release regult, and it is starting to get some looseness in the knees, but that took months of display with a little bit of handling. Seems like some of the missile regults are coming out of the box loose (I know one of mine was). Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 5 minutes ago, HardlyNever said: Since this seems to be such a common issue this early for this release, I'm wondering if the way the regults were packaged (all crouched into a ball) has something to do with it. I got 1 original release regult, and it is starting to get some looseness in the knees, but that took months of display with a little bit of handling. Seems like some of the missile regults are coming out of the box loose (I know one of mine was). I doubt the packaging is the cause. Like the last time I posted here, one of the screw on my VF-2SS thigh hinges got loose. And the VF-2SS was packed in a straight Battroid mode stance. Just sayin'. Quote
HardlyNever Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: I doubt the packaging is the cause. Like the last time I posted here, one of the screw on my VF-2SS thigh hinges got loose. And the VF-2SS was packed in a straight Battroid mode stance. Just sayin'. What I mean is that maybe leaving it in the crouched pose for extended periods of time is bad for the knee joints. I'm not really sure how long they sat around like that before actually being shipped to retailers (and then to us). I know QC issues happen, but this seems rather wide-spread. Or it could be totally unrelated. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, HardlyNever said: Since this seems to be such a common issue this early for this release, I'm wondering if the way the regults were packaged (all crouched into a ball) has something to do with it. I got 1 original release regult, and it is starting to get some looseness in the knees, but that took months of display with a little bit of handling. Seems like some of the missile regults are coming out of the box loose (I know one of mine was). Since everyone I see reporting it has it on only one of their 2, and it even seems to be the same one, I suspect it's a manufacturing issue. Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 For me, that's a design flaw of the Regults itself for having a thinner legs and knees to support the body. And since we're getting a correct proportions on those Regults in that scale, expect those knees to be loose overtime. If only Bandai designed it with ratchet joints, it might prolong the stiffness for playing and handling. Quote
HardlyNever Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Since everyone I see reporting it has it on only one of their 2, and it even seems to be the same one, I suspect it's a manufacturing issue. Not trying to be pedantic, but just to offer some clarity. I've seen people report the problem on both versions now. I think you said your light missile regult had the problem, whereas my heavy missile regult has the issue. I think I've seen other people mentioned heavy and light having the issue. I does seem to be either one or the other, not both in the pack? Could be wrong on that one, but I don't think someone has mentioned both having bad knees. We're probably chasing a wild goose at this point anyhow. But if I had another set, I don't think I'd be letting them sit in the package, just saying. Edited January 16, 2018 by HardlyNever Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Can someone here who have the most Regults in their HM-R collections chime in here on how many in their collection that already have loose knee joints. Either it got loose just by playing and handling or just loose out of the box. Quote
Mommar Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 55 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Can someone here who have the most Regults in their HM-R collections chime in here on how many in their collection that already have loose knee joints. Either it got loose just by playing and handling or just loose out of the box. sh9000, you're on bat. Lol Quote
wmkjr Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, no3Ljm said: For me, that's a design flaw of the Regults itself for having a thinner legs and knees to support the body. And since we're getting a correct proportions on those Regults in that scale, expect those knees to be loose overtime. If only Bandai designed it with ratchet joints, it might prolong the stiffness for playing and handling. Quote
sh9000 Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Can someone here who have the most Regults in their HM-R collections chime in here on how many in their collection that already have loose knee joints. Either it got loose just by playing and handling or just loose out of the box. 1 hour ago, Mommar said: sh9000, you're on bat. Lol I’ll check tonight. They are all in the crouching position in 1 detolf shelf so I’ll see if their joints are still good. Quote
Strumvogel Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 I've yet to check and it is the one thing that worries me about them after reading about it here. Been too busy of late. Quote
easnoddy Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) I can't figure out how to attach the 2SS with SAP to a stage stand? Any help? Fighter mode I mean. The pics on the last page, I have the right connector, just don't see how it connects... Edited January 17, 2018 by easnoddy Correction Quote
HardlyNever Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, easnoddy said: I can't figure out how to attach the 2SS with SAP to a stage stand? Any help? Which mode? It plugs in behind the swing-bar thingy that you move over the head in gerwalk mode. Jenius' video shows how to do it without SAP here, but it is the same spot with SAP, you just don't have to move the big white tab that comes out of the backpack. Edited January 17, 2018 by HardlyNever Quote
easnoddy Posted January 17, 2018 Posted January 17, 2018 Got it. Different attachment point in fighter. Behind the head. Its not in the instructions. Quote
neoexcaliber Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 The VF-1S 30th Anniversary/Messer is on sale at 6000 yen right now. https://hlj.com/product/BANN16164 Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) It’s a few sheckles cheaper at amiami: http://slist.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-029876&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_seriestitle_id%3D8587%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 not a big hit with the kids; I think it’s the nipples Edited January 18, 2018 by spacemanoeuvres Quote
Chronocidal Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 I don't even care about the paintscheme, I just wanted more white TV missile clusters to load up my M&Ms with. The Messers do make decent repaint fodder though, and the alternate color canopy and blue-visored 1S head are pretty fun. Quote
sh9000 Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) Checked my Regults and none of them have loose joints. I haven’t opened and checked the Regult that I bought from spanner a long while back but I’m sure it’s fine too. Got some more Valkyries and an enemy mecha for the VF-2SS. Saw the box art posted by Tenjin for the VE-1 Elintseeker. Edited January 18, 2018 by sh9000 Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 1 hour ago, sh9000 said: Saw the box art posted by Tenjin for the VE-1 Elintseeker. Oooo where was this posted? This is coming out this month I think? I have a couple on order at cdjapan *hype* Quote
sh9000 Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 32 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Oooo where was this posted? This is coming out this month I think? I have a couple on order at cdjapan *hype* Tenjin posted the pic on his instagram. The VE-1 should come out on the 27th. I’m going to wait until this weekend to apply my discount and pay for my several at NY. Quote
seti88 Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 This is making me salivate for a hopefully tenjin 4th sortie artbook! What is the right hand area grey art supposed to be tho? Quote
Atheonyirh Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 I wonder just how they're going to handle the fighter mode stand adapter for it. They'd have to make a new one due to the VE-1's ELINT pieces on the arms, surely? Not that the lack of good connection has stopped them from just using the super parts adapter even with units that don't have those parts for a good connection. Quote
Sildani Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 5 hours ago, seti88 said: This is making me salivate for a hopefully tenjin 4th sortie artbook! What is the right hand area grey art supposed to be tho? It’s just the normal hand seen edge-on with the thumb pointed towards the viewer, along with the standard sensor the Elintseeker carries. I wish Arcadia would re-make this in 1/60. Instant buy. Quote
HardlyNever Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 14 hours ago, sh9000 said: Checked my Regults and none of them have loose joints. I haven’t opened and checked the Regult that I bought from spanner a long while back but I’m sure it’s fine too. Good to know. I guess it is just bad QC from Bandai on the missile regults. Quote
seti88 Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Sildani said: It’s just the normal hand seen edge-on with the thumb pointed towards the viewer, along with the standard sensor the Elintseeker carries. I wish Arcadia would re-make this in 1/60. Instant buy. Ok that seems plausible. But why waste so much space below it just to display what looks like a thumb? The way things are going, a premuim finish Arcadia Elint would be more likely. Quote
jenius Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) The elint by Yamato was already covered in tampo... I don't see how they could do a PF version which actually might make a reissue less likely since PFs appear to be part of the business model now. Super stoked on the HMR elint. I know it won't compare to my Yamato but, I love the size and price tag, so hopefully it's fun. Edited January 18, 2018 by jenius Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 On 1/16/2018 at 4:28 PM, wmkjr said: You're right. Who needs legs anyways? 32 minutes ago, jenius said: The elint by Yamato was already covered in tampo... I don't see how they could do a PF version which actually might make a reissue less likely since PFs appear to be part of the business model now. Super stoked on the HMR elint. I know it won't compare to my Yamato but, I love the size and price tag, so hopefully it's fun. Arcadia will probably tampo the 'eye' decal on the VE-1 boosters and release it as Premium Finish version. That's instant Y30000 earnings for them. Quote
Roy Focker Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 My original solo issued Regult didn't have loose knee joints. It still doesn't have them. That's because I don't handle the toy that often and when I do I treat it like an expensive imported collectable. Over the course of a few years of even with careful handling they'll eventually get loose. That type of wear and tear over time is too be expected. You don't expect to find this upfront out of the package. This is a QC issue. Quote
Lolicon Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 1 hour ago, no3Ljm said: You're right. Who needs legs anyways? Arcadia will probably tampo the 'eye' decal on the VE-1 boosters and release it as Premium Finish version. That's instant Y30000 earnings for them. Hey, be quiet! Don't give them any ideas! Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 18, 2018 Posted January 18, 2018 5 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Hey, be quiet! Don't give them any ideas! Ha! As if they listen to us. Quote
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