Mommar Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 4 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: These are clearly not the same Yamato stands. When you see these in person, the feel, look, weight, size, and touch are unique to this stand. Is that good or bad? Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 Looks like mine will show Mon or Tues. Unfortunately there's no easy locked location nearby for DHL so had to have it shipped to work so I could sign for it. Quote
Mommar Posted July 7, 2019 Posted July 7, 2019 I was just dusting my collection and snapped a pic of one of my 11C’s. Such a great looking Valk and could really use a retool with modern joints/engineering. Too bad the likelihood is zero, especially with the latest news of Tatsunoko and HG. Western fans seem more likely to buy the 11 than Japanese fans. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Reïvaj said: What are those news, if I can ask? Edited July 8, 2019 by no3Ljm Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 Unfortunately, your answer did come at the bequest of another member. But that topic has nothing to do with this thread. Please delete. Quote
moose Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 14 hours ago, no3Ljm said: I still dont see how they can make a movie if they cant use the mech designs and stuff from macross. Crap well it's back to scalpers for my macross stuff Quote
treatment Posted July 8, 2019 Posted July 8, 2019 Could you guys move that rtech crap out of this thread and put in that other thread? Don't need to proliferate that crap in here or in any other MWF threads. Thanks in advance. Quote
Mommar Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 Had anybody tried this with their new Arcadia stands yet? Quote
Slave IV Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Mommar said: Had anybody tried this with their new Arcadia stands yet? A paradox! Quote
jenius Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 That launch arm is in a much bigger capital ship! Quote
borgified Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 (edited) So that interns that if one Arcadia stand can hold a WHAM/small light weight version of the SDF-1, then maybe two (correction three at most) would hold the Yamacadia version if balanced correctly? Edited July 9, 2019 by borgified Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, borgified said: So that interns that if one Arcadia stand can hold a WHAM/small light weight version of the SDF-1, then maybe two (correction three at most) would hold the Yamacadia version if balanced correctly? It might. But I'm not going to risk putting two YamArcadia SDF-1 in one Arcadia Stand especially if you won't be able to use the actual stand bracket that comes with the SDF-1. Quote
Mommar Posted July 9, 2019 Posted July 9, 2019 16 hours ago, borgified said: So that interns that if one Arcadia stand can hold a WHAM/small light weight version of the SDF-1, then maybe two (correction three at most) would hold the Yamacadia version if balanced correctly? That is the Arcadia one. Quote
DewPoint Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 The upper and lower hinges on the main arm are ratcheted. The decorative "clamping" arms are not. I think I'm done with Amazon.co.jp and DHL. My Arcadia Elintseeker and Variable Stands both arrived in crushed boxes. Amazon.co.jp boxes are thin and it appears that they treat the boxes no better then the US Post Office. Quote
jenius Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 My stand arrived a day earlier than expected with no DHL texts which was a surprise. Box wasn't the thickest but mine was fine. Quote
DewPoint Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 My Variable Stands boxes were safe, my Elintseeker box had some damage to it. I'll use them if I have to, but they will not be my first choice. Also, check for the following: One of my two stands has this issue. Its minor so I think I'll keep it. I'll just need to swap it to the rear side. Quote
Saburo Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 36 minutes ago, DewPoint said: The upper and lower hinges on the main arm are ratcheted. The decorative "clamping" arms are not. I think I'm done with Amazon.co.jp and DHL. My Arcadia Elintseeker and Variable Stands both arrived in crushed boxes. Amazon.co.jp boxes are thin and it appears that they treat the boxes no better then the US Post Office. Thank you for the info @DewPoint . Sorry to hear about the boxes. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 Still waiting, mine his the Distro hub around noon on Monday and hasn't left yet. Hopefully shows up tomorrow. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 New for 2019! Of course it was expected. Quote
Slave IV Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 Opened the stand and VE-1 together and will post thoughts here (@Saburo) So, the heft was from the metal weights that are installed and shown in the bottom. Really nice touch to make everything feel solid. Fit and finish of the stand and Valk are both superb. I didn't have the issue of backwards parts mentioned earlier on either of mine. I love the ample storage space that can hold all the extra parts that came with the valk (not sure if there is enough room for a whole missile set but it should be close). Ratcheted joints all around make it very secure for any pose and several options to set up the arm and base. The only thing I would ask for is a bit more articulation in the arm so you can lower the angle and keep the valk level at the same time but overall, it really is enough. I'm definitely good with just the two I got because I am only planning on using them to hold Valks in fighter mode like in the movie and it would be boring to have too many displayed like that. Whatever the case, great buy and well worth it for the look but Yetistands are still overall the king. The Valk is simply stunning. This is the first PF Valk I've opened and it really is the way they should all come. I don't mind not having PF but why not? The extra detail is definitely best suited for fighter mode, imo. I still get extreme satisfaction and joy with every Arcadia Valk I open as there is something about their feel that just suits these toys so perfectly. Quote
jenius Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 I was surprised by how much bigger the base is over the Yamato stand, it had a nice footprint. Quote
Slave IV Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, jenius said: I was surprised by how much bigger the base is over the Yamato stand, it had a nice footprint. Yeah, it's pretty satisfying. The footprint can be even bigger if you add the extra support feet. I was thinking these were pretty expensive but having them in hand make me feel it was money well spent. Quote
twich Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 wow, premium finish VF-0D....wonder how many thousands that will go for? I would really like this, but dont want to have to sell my car, kidneys and my firstborn son to pay for it....wife might object to it. Twich Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, twich said: wow, premium finish VF-0D....wonder how many thousands that will go for? I would really like this, but dont want to have to sell my car, kidneys and my firstborn son to pay for it....wife might object to it. Twich It’s only going to be like...45000 JY plus international shipping (frakk harmony gold). ...I have to rethink my priorities in life :/ Quote
Grimgerde Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 I'd prefer the 0A, but I'll definitely be procuring a 1D. Time to sell some stuff! Quote
jenius Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 29 minutes ago, Grimgerde said: I'd prefer the 0A, but I'll definitely be procuring a 1D. Time to sell some stuff! I was thinking the same thing. Glad the DX VF-1S was pay up front so November won't decimate the wallet as hard. Quote
Ryoma Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 I am wondering if it will come with the weathering and the different shade of blue we saw few months ago at some hobby exposition. If that's the case i will definetely buy one. If not i will have to think about it. I do think though that this is probably the VF that will improve more with a premium version. Stickers on blue plastic really suck. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 10, 2019 Posted July 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Mommar said: It should have the revised hips too. Not to mention the revised metal pin on the heatshield and probably the correct blue color. Quote
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