neoexcaliber Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 I did ask NY about the pay later option for Macross toys when they discontinued that option for other Tamashii items but they told me they don't require upfront payment for them. I assumed that was because of the popularity of Macross toys on their site but I guess they did get tired of cancellations. That being said, it would've been better if they just asked up to pay for it upfront back when they opened the pre-orders instead of entrapping us a month later because that's exactly how I feel since I sent them a message about the pay later option before I placed my order. So the lesson here is, all Tamashii items will be 'pay now' and I'm ok with it as long as they state it clearly before I place an order. I'm still gonna pay NY early though. Quote
no3Ljm Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Yeah. That Hulkbuster PO really hurt my budget when they emailed that all Tamashii Web Exclusives need to pay upfront form now on. The only good thing that came out from this ruling is, we're sure that we're going to get the item since they're the only ones (against Ami, HLJ, HS, etc) who carry Tamashii exclusives on MSRP. And I mean MSRP during the initial preorder window. I'm not sure with the other online stores though. So it's better for me to gamble with NY than go with other stores instead. Just my 2 cents into it. Quote
neoexcaliber Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Yeah. That Hulkbuster PO really hurt my budget when they emailed that all Tamashii Web Exclusives need to pay upfront form now on. The only good thing that came out from this ruling is, we're sure that we're going to get the item since they're the only ones (against Ami, HLJ, HS, etc) who carry Tamashii exclusives on MSRP. And I mean MSRP during the initial preorder window. I'm not sure with the other online stores though. So it's better for me to gamble with NY than go with other stores instead. Just my 2 cents into it. I wouldn't count on that. When NY had the Metal Build Heine Custom up for pre-order, I sent them a message asking if they can guarantee stock since the item was popular and they said yes. I paid for it upfront only to get a message 2 weeks later claiming they couldn't get stock. They refunded my money but I was also out of options as the other stores had sold out. What I'm saying is, NY might not be very reliable for popular items and considering how they don't fulfill orders based on a first-come, first-served basis, no one should be surprised if you don't get the limited edition stand for the VF-1S Roy despite ordering early. Edited December 12, 2015 by neoexcaliber Quote
sh9000 Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Huge box pic treat. I'll open it up later and take some pics with the DYRL Regults. Paid for my VF-1S Strike Roy earlier this morning in JPY. Can't wait for it to come in. Edited December 12, 2015 by sh9000 Quote
QEssential Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 I got the payment notice from NY too. I understand their reasons for doing so but 4mths is a little way to advance. Maybe 2mths from release would be more ideal. Now I'm stuck in budget limbo with so many other releases slated for this month.... Half thinking of cancelling. Anywhere else available that will let me pay in April? Quote
F360 Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 I got the payment notice from NY too. I understand their reasons for doing so but 4mths is a little way to advance. Maybe 2mths from release would be more ideal. Now I'm stuck in budget limbo with so many other releases slated for this month.... Half thinking of cancelling. Anywhere else available that will let me pay in April? They are all upfront payment , and if you cancel and place a new preorders somewhere else , they will not include the limited display stand assuming that you place your order at Nippon-Yasan before the first batch deadline. Quote
QEssential Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 They are all upfront payment , and if you cancel and place a new preorders somewhere else , they will not include the limited display stand assuming that you place your order at Nippon-Yasan before the first batch deadline. Dang! That's all right. I know a bank nearby that has slack security certain times of the day. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 damn should i pay ny or not? Quote
Drad Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 I paid for my Roy VF-1S yesterday morning, Nippon-Yasan. Not missing out on this one. Now if I could just get some damned Regults... Quote
Renato Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 whatever happened to this, i was expecting some major refinements. Yeah, those were my pictures. I was also expecting Kawamori's refinements to be reflected somehow, but it looks like it's just 99.8% the same thing. Quote
Vifam7 Posted December 12, 2015 Posted December 12, 2015 Yeah, those were my pictures. I was also expecting Kawamori's refinements to be reflected somehow, but it looks like it's just 99.8% the same thing. Was Kawamori actually working on refinements to the sculpt or was it about something else when those pics were taken? Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Yeah, those were my pictures. I was also expecting Kawamori's refinements to be reflected somehow, but it looks like it's just 99.8% the same thing. wouldn't it be nice if that was about the 1/35 scale vf-1 Quote
sh9000 Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Got my second VF-1S Strike Hikaru in the mail today from HLJ. Quote
jenius Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 I'm super stoked, now that I'm finally done my YF-19/VF-19Advance reviews I can spend some quality time playing with Hi-Metals. Quote
Loop Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) OK, so I decided to play with one of my Hi-Metal R VF-1J's and found that they forgot to install a pin through the arm at the elbow joint. The arm can be pulled off and will come off when posing the arm. Does anyone know where I can find one of these types of pins? Edited December 13, 2015 by Loop Quote
warrhead Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Maybe a small nail you could cut the ends off of? Quote
warrhead Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 http://mykombini.com/en/april-2016/3369-hi-metal-r-vf-1s-strike-valkyrie-roy-focker-special-with-stage-bandai-collector.html http://mykombini.com/en/february-2016/3172-hi-metal-r-regult-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-bandai-4549660018995.html These are still available. Quote
Phalanix Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 http://mykombini.com/en/april-2016/3369-hi-metal-r-vf-1s-strike-valkyrie-roy-focker-special-with-stage-bandai-collector.html http://mykombini.com/en/february-2016/3172-hi-metal-r-regult-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-bandai-4549660018995.html These are still available. Thanks, been looking to get some Regults - kept missing the pre-order windows. Never used that site before though, anyone else have experience with mykombini.com? I know someone mentioned they had pretty good feedback on eBay (back on Page 58), but I don't see much mention of them on the Net. Quote
Renato Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 Was Kawamori actually working on refinements to the sculpt or was it about something else when those pics were taken? It was supposed to be refinements to the sculpt. wouldn't it be nice if that was about the 1/35 scale vf-1 No, it was about the Hi-metal. Quote
warrhead Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Thanks, been looking to get some Regults - kept missing the pre-order windows. Never used that site before though, anyone else have experience with mykombini.com? I know someone mentioned they had pretty good feedback on eBay (back on Page 58), but I don't see much mention of them on the Net. I pulled the trigger with them on a Strike Valk, their service seems to be okay, but I'm still waiting for the mail to get it to me. Tracking in Japan was fine, but then it seems to have been swallowed up in Los Angeles Edited December 13, 2015 by warrhead Quote
Test_Pilot_2 Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 I pulled the trigger with them on a Strike Valk, their service seems to be okay, but I'm still waiting for the mail to get it to me. Tracking in Japan was fine, but then it seems to have been swallowed up in Los Angeles I'm with you... Both my VF-19 Advance and VF-1S are still in the "Dispatch from outward office of exchange" stage... Been like that this whole week. Praying for an update Monday or Tuesday =/. Quote
sh9000 Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I'll try a frontal shot of the Super Armor on my VF-1J tomorrow. Quote
Big s Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 That picture reminds me of the boxart on one of my old nichomo kits. Quote
jvmacross Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Looks good. Nice DYRL VF-1J...when did that get released? Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 Looks good. thats the old 1J wearing hikaru's super/strike set? dosen't seem as grey as the recent release or am i off? Quote
Big s Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I have yet to open the 1s, but the grey looks darker than the 1j. Although I am looking through a plastic window, so it may be a little lighter out of the package. I was thinking about keeping this one mib and opening the Roy version because I don't think I would want to ever sell the roy1s with that super cool stand. Quote
TheFallen Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 Just made my payment for Roy at NY. Roy has always been my favourite so there was no way I was going to miss out but it sucks that the Pay Later option has been disabled. Quote
sh9000 Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 Nice DYRL VF-1J...when did that get released? thats the old 1J wearing hikaru's super/strike set? dosen't seem as grey as the recent release or am i off? That's the Hi-Metal R VF-1J. Quote
Loop Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 (edited) I broke down and paid for my 2x Roy VF-1S's @ NY. I decided I could not let them go lol, NY better include my stands for the order. Edited December 15, 2015 by Loop Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 I broke down and payed for my 2x Roy VF-1S's @ NY. I decided I could not let them go lol, NY better include my stands for the order. i have till the 17th... still mulling it over. Quote
F360 Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 well if you are still deciding , then maybe you can look at the exchange rate and pay when the yen drops. it's 121yen to 1 USd today. Quote
sh9000 Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 I just missed a package today. I think it's my third VF-1S Strike Hikaru coming from Amiami. Quote
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