Loop Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) I really got in to collecting valks around 08-09. I thought the exchange was way worse in those years, and ironically I started out with the YF-19/YF-21 paying full price (ouch). But damn did those toys make me happy lol. Threw them in my detolf on flexi-stands and was so impressed. I don't regret it to this day, I say do what makes you happy lol. I buy both Bandai and Yamato/Arcadia. I like the model like look of the Yamato/Arcadia with the mostly matte finishes. Most of the glossy stuff looks more toy like for some reason, but I buy them also from both companies. Edited March 3, 2015 by Loop Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 i'm in for both, have ghost boosters on standby. Quote
Loop Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 I am thinking if this plays out right, I will get 1x VF-0A (Shin Type), 2X VF-0S, 1X Reactive armor. I also want some cannon fodder D's and A's Quote
xrentonx Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 As fun as it is hanging out on preorder night with you guys, it'd be nice to just once have a worry free Bandai preorder. Just once. Quote
spanner Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 has there been any indication as to when the A & S variants pre-orders will open? Surely they won't be too far away seeing the majority of parts common to the Zero-D have already been sorted out.. Quote
liulin04 Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 These are a must for me. I will be getting these two as well. Finally caved in on the 0D even though I said l won't Quote
spanner Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 These are a must for me. I will be getting these two as well. Finally caved in on the 0D even though I said l won't hehe! well done mate! heck you only live once so you may as well eh! Quote
troyness Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 has there been any indication as to when the A & S variants pre-orders will open? Surely they won't be too far away seeing the majority of parts common to the Zero-D have already been sorted out.. I've been thinking the same thing....Although I hope the pre-orders are along way off so I can get my $ together. Quote
spanner Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 I've been thinking the same thing....Although I hope the pre-orders are along way off so I can get my $ together. Yeah most of the pre orders should be reasonably spaced apart.. and with most retailers you don't have to pay till its released which gives you time to save up for it! Quote
technoblue Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 I was thinking of skipping the 0A and picking up a 0S to go with my 0D. Now that I've seen the VF-0D in person, though, it looks like I'll be in for the complete trio too. I'm pretty excited, actually. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted March 3, 2015 Posted March 3, 2015 I gotta say, I am in for an 0S for sure. Very tempted to get an 0A as well. Technoblue is right. The 0D is enticing me to have all three. Quote
troyness Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 Yeah most of the pre orders should be reasonably spaced apart.. and with most retailers you don't have to pay till its released which gives you time to save up for it! ...I think I'll wait for a few more OD reviews on ankles and other joints before I commit to an OA relationship. Quote
abbadon Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I don't know what they did with the ankles on the VF-0D, but it has been crazy tight on my copy. Whole thing is built like a tank. Based on my experience with the 0D, I'm definitely sold on getting the 0A and the 0S! Quote
spanner Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 ...I think I'll wait for a few more OD reviews on ankles and other joints before I commit to an OA relationship. I think Scream Man said in the Zero-D thread that the ankles were very tight which is a positive sign! personally im not worried, getting 3 of em I'll only be having one in battroid and one in gerwalk so I can pick the two with the best ankles if there are signs of any trouble.. Quote
Offswitch Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 With the VF-0D released and this announcement of the 0S and 0A now, do you guys think there'll be any chance the SV-51 will get an update too? I know the concensus is that it's unlikely since it originally didn't sell well at all, but boy I for one would definitely love one to match these shiny new zeros. Quote
ErikElvis Posted March 9, 2015 Posted March 9, 2015 I just payed a pretty penny for my first Sv-51 and I wouldn't care if they announced a version 2 today. It took me 10 mins to get all the under wing armament on without the wing folding or popping another one off. I have to say it does look cool. I highly doubt they'll do a renewal though. Quote
Reïvaj Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 With the VF-0D released and this announcement of the 0S and 0A now, do you guys think there'll be any chance the SV-51 will get an update too? I know the concensus is that it's unlikely since it originally didn't sell well at all, but boy I for one would definitely love one to match these shiny new zeros. Some people said the VF-0D wouldn't sell well so why not? Quote
liulin04 Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 hehe! well done mate! heck you only live once so you may as well eh! Yes sir. Even though I ordered it, I keep forgetting to pay HLJ for the shipping. Doing that now, hope to receive it in a few days. Quote
Offswitch Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Some people said the VF-0D wouldn't sell well so why not? That's true... But the 0D is still a hero valk. It's been mentioned here before that villains don't sell anywhere near as well as the good guys. Quote
spanner Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Yes sir. Even though I ordered it, I keep forgetting to pay HLJ for the shipping. Doing that now, hope to receive it in a few days. ah yes shipping payment is a must! it won't be long now till you can enjoy it in the flesh! Quote
Mommar Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) That's true... But the 0D is still a hero valk. It's been mentioned here before that villains don't sell anywhere near as well as the good guys. But that's based on the old Max/Millia (not villains) Quedluun Rau's, or a $400 build-it-yourself Regult Kit. People actually like the way the SV-51 looks and think that Nora and Ivanov are more interesting characters. Edited March 10, 2015 by Mommar Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 But that's based on the old Max/Millia (not villains) Quedluun Rau's, or a $400 build-it-yourself Regult Kit. People actually like the way the SV-51 looks and think that Nora and Ivanov are more interesting characters. They might be more interesting as characters, but I think Ivanov was the only one that really sold decently. I remember watching HLJ for ages, and seeing the Nora Sv-51s keep getting discounted. I think they finally hit about $80 before they went out of stock for good. Dont recall how the CF went though. But then, as far as M&M stuff goes, even their VF-1J pair has never been a huge seller. I recall someone saying that the M&M stuff was more popular outside of Japan than in, so maybe the Sv-51s are in a similar situation. Quote
Mommar Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Wasn't Nora's more floppy than the other two later releases though? Quote
jenius Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 No it wasn't and the CF languished until it was basically given away. Quote
treatment Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Wasn't Nora's more floppy than the other two later releases though? It was the Ivanov that was the verified flopsicle. Nora's was good, afaik. Some here have issues, tho. I think the CF was the tightest, per some members who bought 'em. Quote
Mechamaniac Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I really like the SV51 in the anime, but for me the giant square intakes on the toy ruined the whole look. Maybe Arcadia will do better. Quote
treatment Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 They might be more interesting as characters, but I think Ivanov was the only one that really sold decently. I remember watching HLJ for ages, and seeing the Nora Sv-51s keep getting discounted. I think they finally hit about $80 before they went out of stock for good. Dont recall how the CF went though. But then, as far as M&M stuff goes, even their VF-1J pair has never been a huge seller. I recall someone saying that the M&M stuff was more popular outside of Japan than in, so maybe the Sv-51s are in a similar situation. I thought the Ivanov was recalled or completely removed from retail early on due to manufacturing issues/defects? Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I have the first issue Ivanov (it's not the tightest valk out there) but it's QC free. Great design IMO. Hope it gets a renewal. If not my Ivanov will do just fine Quote
3D-Brainx Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 My Ivanov is QC free also, save for the piece that locks the neck in battroid that is placed the other way around it should be, so it doesn't really lock into place. The sv-51 is one of the most menacing designs IMO, I would definitely get a Nora if it gets reissued. Quote
Old Man Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I'd gladly buy all 3 SV-51s again if it meant getting an updated version that wasn't so floptacular Quote
Offswitch Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 Haha, I didn't intend to hijack the VF-0 thread so I apologize if this is getting off topic... But I totally agree that I would pick up updated SV-51s in a heartbeat if Arcadia ever decided to release them. Quote
liulin04 Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 ah yes shipping payment is a must! it won't be long now till you can enjoy it in the flesh! I can't wait!!! 0D has always been one of my favorite VFs, I fell in love with it the moment I saw it in the anime. As much as it pains me to take the money from the bank, I think the long term appreciation is well worth it. Quote
spanner Posted March 10, 2015 Posted March 10, 2015 I can't wait!!! 0D has always been one of my favorite VFs, I fell in love with it the moment I saw it in the anime. As much as it pains me to take the money from the bank, I think the long term appreciation is well worth it. For sure yeah! As long as you aren't putting yourself out spending the money then its always worth it! And the enjoyment you will get from it far outweighs the cost of it! I have been a long time fan of the Zero-D once I saw it years back! I really love Delta wing fighters and the Zero-D is a right blessing in the Valkyrie fighter line up! It would have been nice to see other Delta variants of other Valkyrie too! I personally think a delta wing VF-1 would have been a nice thing! I might have to doodle one on paper to see what it would have been like! Or even a Delta VF-25! Quote
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