Arcadia 1/60 VF-0S & VF-0A

[eXis10z]

On 3/21/2022 at 11:27 AM, eXis10z said:

I usually collect only the hero unit due to lack of space and honestly have no interest in this 0D. I guess I'll see what FJ says and depending on the solution I guess I'll keep it either for trade or sale from you guys' suggestion. 

May i know a fair market rate for the 0D PF in case a trades comes up? 

Just an update on my situation. So FJ couldn't get a response from the seller so they are now requesting I send the 0D back at their expense and they will refund the full cost and shipping paid. Of course I'll be out on the import taxes. I may just take up the suggestions from you guys and request to keep the 0D instead.

 

Edited April 8, 2022 by eXis10z

[Chronocidal]

I think it's worth it, just to save on the hassle, honestly.

You might still run into someone selling the PF Roy version down the road who'd take the trade, if you don't want to keep it.  The PF-0D is a real rarity for the series, so I can't imagine demand will really decrease unless they do a second issue.

[sqidd]

16 hours ago, jenius said:

Adding the Yamato Ghost to an Arcadia 0A feels wrong. You can make the ghost work but it feels like it would break over time. The add-on weaponry basically doesn't work without thickening up some pegs. 

I don't know if you think this applies to the Arcadia 0S. But I have three with Yamato Ghost's on them (one in each mode) and they have been 100% issue free. Granted, they have only been that way for 3ish yrs???

I did use a teeny tiny bit of Blue Tack in some key spots to keep everything shored up though.

Edited April 8, 2022 by sqidd

[Slave IV]

7 hours ago, sqidd said:

I don't know if you think this applies to the Arcadia 0S. But I have three with Yamato Ghost's on them (one in each mode) and they have been 100% issue free. Granted, they have only been that way for 3ish yrs???

I did use a teeny tiny bit of Blue Tack in some key spots to keep everything shored up though.

Interest rekindled😄

[eXis10z]

On 4/8/2022 at 3:32 PM, Chronocidal said:

I think it's worth it, just to save on the hassle, honestly.

You might still run into someone selling the PF Roy version down the road who'd take the trade, if you don't want to keep it.  The PF-0D is a real rarity for the series, so I can't imagine demand will really decrease unless they do a second issue.

Yes I have kept it. FJ offered a partial refund as well so it's all good. Now the hunt for 0S PF resumes.

[betocc]

I need help to identify this part of an Arcadia VF-0A that I got from Mandarake

Any ideas? Is it a broken part?

[Chronocidal]

I'm guessing it's a screw cover of some sort, maybe from under the chest, or somewhere in the legs?

[Froy]

If it was listed as broken or something in those lines you might want to check the fuel tanks on the top of the fuselage. It seems to be one of the pegs.

[betocc]

On 12/24/2022 at 4:36 PM, Chronocidal said:

I'm guessing it's a screw cover of some sort, maybe from under the chest, or somewhere in the legs?

Yes, I just find out it is a screw cover on one of the legs, thanks! I guess I didn't realized at first since I was like OMG, it is broken.

[treatment]

retro review of the nicely-designed-but-atrociously-badly-manufactured-by-bad-factory:  Yamato 1/60 Shin VF-0A with Ghost.

He added the later-but-also-cursed 1/60 Arcadia Vf-0A for comparison at the 16-min mark:

 

[brooklynmacross]

I'm surprised that the VF-0D is so rare now. I still have mine mint and sealed in the black box. Any news about a VF-0S reissue? 

[Sanity is Optional]

18 hours ago, brooklynmacross said:

I'm surprised that the VF-0D is so rare now. I still have mine mint and sealed in the black box. Any news about a VF-0S reissue? 

I've got a pair of Arcadia PFs, and a Yamato. Surprised they've gone back up so much after the Arcadia release.

[ValkAddict]

Arcadia needs to release a Premium Finish VF-0A ... pretty please!

[brooklynmacross]

7 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

I've got a pair of Arcadia PFs, and a Yamato. Surprised they've gone back up so much after the Arcadia release.

Probably going up in price because of the recent Hi-Metal Rs. Charming little valks lol 

[MKT]

I get the impression that the current prices of Yammie VF-0 Ghost bundles reflect the demand for the Ghost itself which Arcadia has seemingly refuse to make.. The standalone Ghost is even harder to come by these days.

[ZYZY]

Anyone knows of news from Mr.K if VF-0S or VF-0A will get a reissue? Don't count on bandai to come out with one anytime soon. 

[505thAirborne]

22 minutes ago, ZYZY said:

Anyone knows of news from Mr.K if VF-0S or VF-0A will get a reissue? Don't count on bandai to come out with one anytime soon. 

Other than some VF-1S reissues, Arcadia is focusing on their 1/60 VF-5000. So far, no word or updates for anything from Mac Zero at this time. 

[ZYZY]

54 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said:

Other than some VF-1S reissues, Arcadia is focusing on their 1/60 VF-5000. So far, no word or updates for anything from Mac Zero at this time. 

Ah icic. I well hope at least Mac zero has some announcement, since 2024 is still within the anniversary period. Fingers crossed!

[Pontus]

On 5/20/2024 at 11:18 PM, Slave IV said:

Nice! Unless you already have it and just filling in, I would definitely recommend you get an Arcadia VF-0. It’s redesigned from the Yamato and so good, I’d say it’s the best Valk toy ever made. Or at least top three. 

This is quoted from the recent purchase thread where I posted getting a Yamato VF-0S.  Well I just opened said valk to transform and... What a hunka junk, so yeah, I think I'll be looking for an Arcadia.  Did Arcadia fix the floppy hands (and floppy gun grip), the front leg vents that pop off, the stupid hip interference so you can't move/pose the legs properly, and the flimsy shoulder joints that rely on spring tension of PLASTIC that's loosely screwed down in order to function properly?  Other than my 1/72 scale Yammie YF-21, I think this is the biggest POS I've gotten yet, so it's definitely a fighter only display piece.

[MKT]

12 minutes ago, Pontus said:

This is quoted from the recent purchase thread where I posted getting a Yamato VF-0S.  Well I just opened said valk to transform and... What a hunka junk, so yeah, I think I'll be looking for an Arcadia.  Did Arcadia fix the floppy hands (and floppy gun grip), the front leg vents that pop off, the stupid hip interference so you can't move/pose the legs properly, and the flimsy shoulder joints that rely on spring tension of PLASTIC that's loosely screwed down in order to function properly?  Other than my 1/72 scale Yammie YF-21, I think this is the biggest POS I've gotten yet, so it's definitely a fighter only display piece.

Definitely check out Jenius's review I guess..
https://anymoon.com/blog/?p=7715#more-7715

But yes, Arcadia's mold fixed all the issues you mentioned. For the hips, Arcadia's have pull out joints, but the big caveat is that for the 0A & 0D, you might run into copies on which the hips might separate on you, so I think many owners do not even pull out those hip joints for fear of it happening. None of the 0S or the OD PF version have that problem though. 

[Slave IV]

Yeah, I think the reason they redid the whole thing was because they were aware of the issues of the previous version. Just be aware of the hip issue that may exist in some early releases that @MKT mentioned. Also, the only complaint if any for the Arcadia VF-0 is it doesn't come with fixed pose hands so they do use the small articulated hands. I haven't had any issues with mine but would just look better if they included some options.

[Pontus]

Yeah, I've been annoyed by the lack of fixed pose hands in some of my recent Arcadia purchases.  I'll have to look and see if there's any available for 3D print.  Does anyone know of them?  I wonder if I don't have something from other releases hanging about in my parts bins that might work if not an exact match.

Now if I can only find one for an acceptable price.  I saw one come up here in the for sale section, but I can't bring myself to pay $450 for a non-PF, so I think I'll just be patient for now.

[no3Ljm]

30 minutes ago, Pontus said:

Yeah, I've been annoyed by the lack of fixed pose hands in some of my recent Arcadia purchases.  I'll have to look and see if there's any available for 3D print.  Does anyone know of them?  I wonder if I don't have something from other releases hanging about in my parts bins that might work if not an exact match.

Now if I can only find one for an acceptable price.  I saw one come up here in the for sale section, but I can't bring myself to pay $450 for a non-PF, so I think I'll just be patient for now.

I know some VF-1 hands done by @Kurisama and VF-4 hands by @Xigfrid found in Shapeways. Not sure if they're big enough 'visually' to use for VF-0. Hope these photos below helps.

VF-1 Set A - https://www.shapeways.com/product/3FAGTZKM3/vf-1-valkyrie-hands-a-set

 

VF-1 Set B - https://www.shapeways.com/product/L63K7C67C/vf-1-valkyrie-hands-b-set

 

VF-4 Perfect Hands - https://www.shapeways.com/product/PLHRCL7G8/perfect-hands-for-vf-4g

 

I know the VF-4's probably smaller for VF-1 and VF-0. I just included it in case you're planning on replacing it.

Hope that helps.  

 

Edited June 3 by no3Ljm

[Slave IV]

I feel like I recall something about the DX VF-1 hands possibly fitting or easily made to fit the Arcadia VF-0? I could be wrong but that was the first option I thought of.

[treatment]

1/60 Shin Kudo VF-0A reissue on 4/25...

39,800y at hlj:

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-completely-transformed-vf-0a-phoenix-shin-kudo-boarding-machine-aca82167

 

[rsvictor1976]

1 hour ago, treatment said:

1/60 Shin Kudo VF-0A reissue on 4/25...

39,800y at hlj:

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-completely-transformed-vf-0a-phoenix-shin-kudo-boarding-machine-aca82167

 

Wow, it's actually more expensive than a Bandai DX Chogokin. 

[Radioguy]

15 minutes ago, rsvictor1976 said:

Wow, it's actually more expensive than a Bandai DX Chogokin. 

Yeah. I'm salivating here, but this would hurt, and I'm saving my masochism for the SDF-1 reissue.

[rsvictor1976]

54 minutes ago, Radioguy said:

Yeah. I'm salivating here, but this would hurt, and I'm saving my masochism for the SDF-1 reissue.

It doesn't event come with the Ghost, armor parts, or missiles?! That's crazy! At least all the Bandai ones that were near 40k yen had a lot of super/armor parts like the Super O and Mechanic edition. And those still had a cheaper MSRP. 

[treatment]

1 hour ago, Radioguy said:

Yeah. I'm salivating here, but this would hurt, and I'm saving my masochism for the SDF-1 reissue.

 

It's an hlj preorder, so you can po now and cancel before release-date with no penalty.

As such, I highly doubt the probable 1/3000 SDF-1 reissue will release on the same date as this 1/60 VF-0A next year.

Arcadia's "factory" is just not that capable to do so, imho...

 

 

 

 

 

[Angesdad]

Will Arcadia address the leg popping issue ball joint at the hips?🧐

[Alex GS]

after years of wanting a Arcadia VF-0S I think this is close enough, just POd in AmiAmi for personal reasons.

[MKT]

I miss Arcadia valks. Why do I feel compelled to PO this even if I already have it.. 

[jenius]

I'm really hoping a PF will be announced.

[Radioguy]

If ever we needed a Macross Anonymous group...

[rsvictor1976]

30 minutes ago, Radioguy said:

If ever we needed a Macross Anonymous group...

I thought this forum WAS that group.