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

[sh9000]

https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=87273

https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/m/11153789

[MKT]

In Hobby-Search’s listing though, this is the info they put out:
 

[recon]

5 hours 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

 

Is this a premium format VF-0A or just a regular ver?

[sh9000]

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-180054

[chriswoo]

I think VF-0A is hybrid since it is painted mostly and just has fewer decals than the usual premium.

[treatment]

official Arcadia page for this reissue:

https://arcadia.ac/products/detail/376

web-translated snapshots:

 

[davidwhangchoi]

*The leg design has been improved from the first production individual, so it cannot be equipped with the separately sold reactive armor.

 

Didn't know the Vf-0S reactive armor set wouldn't be compatible

learned something new. 

[davidwhangchoi]

How bout releasing a ghost booster set that's actually compatible Arcadia?

I mean...  Hi metal did it. most likely Bandai will steal your design, make a DX chogokin w/ a ghost booster set along side it.    

Edited December 18 by davidwhangchoi

[treatment]

1 hour ago, recon said:

Is this a premium format VF-0A or just a regular ver?

 

Most likely the regular version, as it does not explicitly state "Premium Finish" in the Arcadia page.

Besides, there was never a PF of the 0A.

Only the 0S and the 0D were PF'ed.

Also, seems the previous Reactive Armor will not be compatible with this 0A-reissue this time due to the "improved leg design" whatever in the above Arcadia page....

 

Edited December 18 by treatment

[recon]

24 minutes ago, treatment said:

 

Most likely the regular version, as it does not explicitly state "Premium Finish" in the Arcadia page.

Besides, there was never a PF of the 0A.

Only the 0S and the 0D were PF'ed.

Also, seems the previous Reactive Armor will not be compatible with this 0A-reissue this time due to the "improved leg design" whatever in the above Arcadia page....

 

Oh well. Here is to hoping they will release  PF version of VF-0A with ghost in the near future. Cos it will be weird if i get this when i have a PF VF-0S already unless i want an interim filler

[chriswoo]

3 hours ago, recon said:

Oh well. Here is to hoping they will release  PF version of VF-0A with ghost in the near future. Cos it will be weird if i get this when i have a PF VF-0S already unless i want an interim filler

i more wish they reissue the VF-0D PF version. 

[Kinjin]

3 hours ago, recon said:

Oh well. Here is to hoping they will release  PF version of VF-0A with ghost in the near future. Cos it will be weird if i get this when i have a PF VF-0S already unless i want an interim filler

Agreed- I'll hold out for a possible PF with ghost as well- that'd look lovely with my PF VF-0S & VF-0D.

Edited December 18 by Kinjin

[MKT]

VF-0A PF is the only PF Arcadia hasn't made for the VF-0 mold, I do hope they will announce one soon after this. On other hand, I can imagine this normal version being a welcome re-issue since the first issue 0A was always quite a gamble due to the hips. Though, I'm curious what redesign they are making for this area, and if there are other stealth changes. 

On side note, I think this is the first Arcadia re-issue since start of pandemic that incurs a price increase.

[Radioguy]

8 hours ago, rsvictor1976 said:

I thought this forum WAS that group.

No, it's where folks find out who's got their next fix.

You can tell from all the little bits of sprue and empty decal sheets on the ground in that area of the neighborhood.

[Slave IV]

It’s interesting that the Reactive Armor won’t fit when the 0S was already an improved version so this means they made additional changes on this one. So it’s kind of like VF-0 Ver 2.2 at this point and maybe the others will get similar treatment?

Also, the description does not mention decals so maybe this is a PF but they decided to take some input and not make separate versions?
 

The other thing that I don’t care about but I know people do is even though the other two were released with PF versions, they were different levels of PF where the 0S just had all the markings tampoed and the 0D had that plus weathered painting. So no matter what, you won’t have matching looks from all three. If this 0A is PF, looks like it will be the same PF as the 0S though. 

[Shawn]

I see it says Marking Sticker on the product page

[Slave IV]

2 minutes ago, Shawn said:

I see it says Marking Sticker on the product page

Aw crap, I missed that part. So that probably answers any thought of this being PF unless it is some optional decal but I don’t remember that ever being a thing included with previous PFs. 

[Mommar]

12 hours ago, MKT said:

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

Because the legs are not likely to fall off this time.

[Mommar]

12 hours ago, Angesdad said:

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

It was addressed by the original release of the 0S.

[Chronocidal]

42 minutes ago, Slave IV said:

Aw crap, I missed that part. So that probably answers any thought of this being PF unless it is some optional decal but I don’t remember that ever being a thing included with previous PFs. 

After seeing just how many markings were completely left off of the non-PF version (which were all printed on the HMR version, I might add), I can't really say I care about this release.  They've cut the effort on this version down so much compared with the original Yamato releases, it's really hard to justify paying more for what looks like a downgrade.

Even if they do release a PF version, I still hate them replacing the clear wing lenses with those stupid black patches.  That just screams "cheap" to me.

[Mommar]

$459 at BBTS!?!?

[Sandman]

The BBTS listing states its a model kit and requires assembly?

Regardless the price is crazy.

Edited December 18 by Sandman

[Chronocidal]

Their prices for most imported Macross items are just sky high for no discernable reason.  I keep wondering if they're using an out-of-date exchange rate calculator.

[MKT]

Its nearly the same 1:100 exchange rate Bandai uses 

Arcadia still hasn't made any steps towards proper international distribution since WWM started. It could be due to license restrictions, but it could also be very well by their own choice. The Garlands they made also seem to be focused on JP-only and not much different from the way they handled Macross.
 

14 hours ago, Mommar said:

Because the legs are not likely to fall off this time.

 Haha spot on! My 0A has only been in Fighter and Gerwalk for fear of that.

[Slave IV]

WWM is a Bandai thing but I get you mean the overall licensing changes. Whatever the case, WWM has been a complete non-factor due to the local markups so it’s still better to just preorder anything from Japan if you want the lowest price. 

[Radioguy]

1 hour ago, Slave IV said:

WWM is a Bandai thing but I get you mean the overall licensing changes. Whatever the case, WWM has been a complete non-factor due to the local markups so it’s still better to just preorder anything from Japan if you want the lowest price. 

Agreed...until it comes to that Bandai warranty coverage. That's where you'll get burned if you ever need it.

[davidwhangchoi]

waiting for premium version i repaired my original 0A leg and scraped canopy and sold it. 

i need to get this eventually. 

[jenius]

Yep, I'm still really hoping a PF announcement will come also... I already repaired the hip joint on my 0A long ago and it seems to have held so a PF would be much more exciting for me. I don't use the website formerly known as Twitter, is Mr. K still active there? Maybe he'll share some insights. 

[recon]

On 12/18/2024 at 9:06 PM, Kinjin said:

Agreed- I'll hold out for a possible PF with ghost as well- that'd look lovely with my PF VF-0S & VF-0D.

Someone pls message SK on twitter echoing that we want a PF VF-0A with ghost/booster pack but with no weathering or panel lining please

[David Hingtgen]

Non-PF VF-0D please, but just mold it in the correct base colors of plastic.  Slate blue upper, pale grey lower.  Not "deep cobalt blue and white".   No need to paint it all over for $$$---just MOLD it the right color to start with.   

You know, like was originally shown LONG ago:

(Admittedly, the HMR 0D does it even better, and using THOSE colors of plastic would be the best of all, they're great---but ANYTHING is better than what the first 1/60 actually released with, color-wise)   

I was so excited for this sample:

Someone, somewhere, has this sample---and I'm so jealous.  But even more so disappointed, that such massive color changes were made for the actual release.   

[seti88]

New 0A not compatible with the reactive armor?? Boo!

The original issue with the leg was more of a QA issue where excess glue leaked into the ball joint connecting to the hip.

The glue was needed because the ball joint was a half plastic and half metal ball, so the glue merely attached the plastic bit to the metal.

To solve it, either control the glue spread (via the application process) OR which QA examinations can help eliminate faulty glue applications.

Or have a total metal ball joint.

I dont see any need for redesigns of the leg, until reactive armors cant fit??

Boo again!!

And side note, not everyone had leg issues on the original 0A either.  

Rant over....

Edited Friday at 03:53 AM by seti88

[Graham]

I'll probably pass on the Arcadia VF-0A.

Happy enough with my HMR VF-0A.

At 1/60 scale the Arcadia takes up a lot of shelf space.

[m0n5t3r]

On 12/20/2024 at 1:01 PM, Graham said:

 

Happy enough with my HMR VF-0A.

At 1/60 scale the Arcadia takes up a lot of shelf space.

Same here. 4 VF-0 HMRs fit in the same space as a single 1/60.

And agree with @Chronocidal that Arcadia valks are ridiculously high priced (IMO). Not the way to recoup what they lost as Yamato.

[sh9000]

On 12/19/2024 at 9:01 PM, Graham said:

I'll probably pass on the Arcadia VF-0A.

Happy enough with my HMR VF-0A.

At 1/60 scale the Arcadia takes up a lot of shelf space.

Same.  I'm also happy with my HMR VF-0S and VF-0D.

[Lolicon]

Although my 0A hasn't had any issues, I can't help but feel it's only a matter of time till the leg breaks. I'd like a fixed version, but I'm wary of buying this and then Arcadia announcing a PF edition right after.