Whats next for Arcadia?

[Sanity is Optional]

Mine showed up last week, no strap. Pretty sure it's just a nice touch, not a missing accessory.

My box was a bit dinged up as well, think it's just due to a large box with soft insides.

[ValkAddict]

3 hours ago, Anasazi37 said:

My gunpod FINALLY arrived.

 

 

^ Sweet. Maybe someday ....

 

 

 

[Lolicon]

Nope, no extras in the box. Just the gunpod and whatever tags were attached.

Mine's already taken a little "battle damage" thanks to my youngest cat, so now it's sitting on the highest shelf in my closet. 

[Anasazi37]

12 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Mine showed up last week, no strap. Pretty sure it's just a nice touch, not a missing accessory.

My box was a bit dinged up as well, think it's just due to a large box with soft insides.

 

4 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Nope, no extras in the box. Just the gunpod and whatever tags were attached.

Mine's already taken a little "battle damage" thanks to my youngest cat, so now it's sitting on the highest shelf in my closet. 

Thanks for confirming, guys. Given what my box went through on its journey here, I just wanted to be sure. Sorry to hear about the battle damage....

[Special Sauce]

Has anyone heard anything about the VF-5000G release date yet?

[borgified]

Nothing yet on the VF-5000g 

[sjoebarry]

3 minutes ago, borgified said:

Nothing yet on the VF-5000g 

😥

[Special Sauce]

On 9/30/2022 at 1:46 PM, borgified said:

Nothing yet on the VF-5000g 

Ok thanks.  Wish they gave us some info.  I can't imagine it's too far off from being up for pre-order

[thkthk12]

5 hours ago, Special Sauce said:

Ok thanks.  Wish they gave us some info.  I can't imagine it's too far off from being up for pre-order

Is this real? Where did they announced vf-5000? I went to their website and no mention of this being developed. Also, strange they are releasing yf-21 after having two version of yf-19 is their next line up.

[505thAirborne]

1 hour ago, thkthk12 said:

Is this real? Where did they announced vf-5000? I went to their website and no mention of this being developed. Also, strange they are releasing yf-21 after having two version of yf-19 is their next line up.

Go here. 

 

Edited October 2, 2022 by 505thAirborne

[Anasazi37]

1 hour ago, 505thAirborne said:

Go here. 

 

And here:

https://ameblo.jp/arcadiaac

[thkthk12]

thanks for the link although I wish we get another release of yf-21 this vf-5000 looks sick. Is there estimate time period when the PO will be open for this beauty? Also, never PO before so for Arcadia will I be able to PO in website like hlj and amiami? Thanks in advance

[wmkjr]

54 minutes ago, thkthk12 said:

thanks for the link although I wish we get another release of yf-21 this vf-5000 looks sick. Is there estimate time period when the PO will be open for this beauty? Also, never PO before so for Arcadia will I be able to PO in website like hlj and amiami? Thanks in advance

Arcadia is a separate company from Bandai, which is the one you're thinking about with the YF-21. Here is the link for Arcadia and their products list: https://arcadia.ac/  The VF-5000 is still in the development stage so no info yet when it'll be sold. Wonderfest Winter 2023 in Feb would most likely have more info. As for PO, it usually is available at the regular websites like those you listed. From my experience, PO's are easier to get from Arcadia.

[thkthk12]

2 hours ago, wmkjr said:

Arcadia is a separate company from Bandai, which is the one you're thinking about with the YF-21. Here is the link for Arcadia and their products list: https://arcadia.ac/  The VF-5000 is still in the development stage so no info yet when it'll be sold. Wonderfest Winter 2023 in Feb would most likely have more info. As for PO, it usually is available at the regular websites like those you listed. From my experience, PO's are easier to get from Arcadia.

Oh no I know they are separate. What I was saying is that I wished they re-released the Yamato one because I really want one and I am just planning to pulled the trigger and pay the premium for a second hand one. 

So for clarification VF-5000 won't be announced officially until 2023. That's good my wallet can take a break then because he's been running a marathon. Thanks for the info! 

[Bolt]

I suppose Arcadia could re release the Yammy YF-21. But that doesn't seem to be their style, IMO. Sure they did it with the VF-4, kinda. But for something like the YF-21, I think they would put out a new design. 

[thkthk12]

41 minutes ago, Bolt said:

I suppose Arcadia could re release the Yammy YF-21. But that doesn't seem to be their style, IMO. Sure they did it with the VF-4, kinda. But for something like the YF-21, I think they would put out a new design. 

but haven't they been technically re-releasing Yamato until this VF-5000 announcement? I know they made little changes to figures like yf-19 but still pretty much the same mold. Sorry if I am wrong on this but still I really want one so I might dip into yf-21. I already nuked my wallet so additional $500 won't hurt I guess T.T I have two kidney for a reason 

[ValkAddict]

3 hours ago, thkthk12 said:

...  I really want one so I might dip into yf-21. I already nuked my wallet so additional $500 won't hurt I guess T.T I have two kidney for a reason 

I see you've entered the "acceptance" phase of Macross valk collecting. Welcome. LOL.

[Bolt]

5 hours ago, thkthk12 said:

but haven't they been technically re-releasing Yamato until this VF-5000 announcement? I know they made little changes to figures like yf-19 but still pretty much the same mold. Sorry if I am wrong on this but still I really want one so I might dip into yf-21. I already nuked my wallet so additional $500 won't hurt I guess T.T I have two kidney for a reason 

Nope. New molds for SV-51's. And improvements/design upgrades for VF-0's. 

[Sanity is Optional]

8 minutes ago, Bolt said:

Nope. New molds for SV-51's. And improvements/design upgrades for VF-0's. 

Don't forget the new molds for the YF-19 as well.

The only molds they're straight up re-releasing are VF-1 and VF-4. [edit] And the Desdroid as well.

Edited October 3, 2022 by Sanity is Optional

[Bolt]

Just now, Sanity is Optional said:

Don't forget the new molds for the YF-19 as well.

The only molds they're straight up re-releasing are VF-1 and VF-4.

Dass right !

[borgified]

If Arcadia will revisit the YF-21/VF-22s, will there be a possibly that either the de-limiter mold be removed and better hip/upper thigh joints and legs be redesigned (the legs have to be removed for the delimiter mode and the legs have to be turned sideways [like the DX 171] in order to get it properly tucked in)?
 

I’ve seen listings on Yahoo JP about the upper thighs cracking over a course of time as the plastic so brittle and a chunk of plastic is totally gone. Don’t forget that the Yammie YF-21/VF-22/Q-rau is so back heavy that it always topples over cause the balance is off center. 
 

I have brought this up before in my previous post here, just maybe more details this time round. 

[thkthk12]

Yeah but what I am saying is correct right? SV-51, yf-19, and vf-0 are all reused mold in a sense that they are derivative of the original Yamato with little improvement here and there. I just hope Bandai or Arcadia give some love to the yf-21 and for Yamato just straight up re-release will be amazing as well.

[Slave IV]

8 minutes ago, thkthk12 said:

Yeah but what I am saying is correct right? SV-51, yf-19, and vf-0 are all reused mold in a sense that they are derivative of the original Yamato with little improvement here and there. I just hope Bandai or Arcadia give some love to the yf-21 and for Yamato just straight up re-release will be amazing as well.

I’m pretty sure at least the VF-0 is a completely different mold and it’s definitely significantly better. The Arcadia VF-0 is arguably the best Valk toy ever made.

[MKT]

39 minutes ago, thkthk12 said:

Yeah but what I am saying is correct right? SV-51, yf-19, and vf-0 are all reused mold in a sense that they are derivative of the original Yamato with little improvement here and there. I just hope Bandai or Arcadia give some love to the yf-21 and for Yamato just straight up re-release will be amazing as well.

Although the overall sculpt may look very similar between Yamato & Arcadia, and Arcadia's looking derivative of Yamato in terms of general design, Arcadia's mold is not the same as Yamato's for the VF's you mentioned. With tweaked proportions, panel lines, different structural materials & engineering, just about every part is new, or at least more than substantially enough to qualify as a totally new mold. 

[Sanity is Optional]

What @MKT said. They look similar because it’s the same Valkyrie, but they are absolutely not the same mold. Just look at the Yamato yf-19 vs the Arcadia version. Massively different.

It’s a bigger difference than the v1 vf-25 vs the v2 for Bandai.

[Robin-11]

Since that we are talking about M+ and the YF-21...I was trying to touch up a little my old 1/60 from Yamato. Is there any kind of waterslide decals out there that can be used to replace the horrible stickers from yamato? They look really terrible and i think  it's a big shame because it's the only thing i can't stand of the model. I wanted to try the decals from the Hasegawa 1/72 model kit but i am afraid they could be too small. Any suggestions?

Edited October 14, 2022 by Robin-11

[treatment]

https://twitter.com/ARCADIA_Co_Ltd/status/1580846799064993792?cxt=HHwWgMCo6bfypfArAAAA

 

[wmkjr]

UN Spacy Roundel floor carpet to sprawl out on with my gunpod plushy. 🤣

[Anasazi37]

4 hours ago, wmkjr said:

UN Spacy Roundel floor carpet to sprawl out on with my gunpod plushy. 🤣

That's exactly what my plush gunpod is missing, too!

[enphily]

hmmm

 

 

[treatment]

43 minutes ago, enphily said:

hmmm

 

 

Not much of a teaser.

The only thing new there is the Tomahawk. The rest are old standbys from their past tweets.

Like that 1/72 Hasegawa Regult from https://twitter.com/Mrk_arcadia/status/1539191568397062144?cxt=HHwWgMCqufKkp9wqAAAA

 

 

[Robin-11]

No words on the YF-19 PF yet, right?

[Big s]

6 hours ago, treatment said:

Not much of a teaser.

The only thing new there is the Tomahawk. The rest are old standbys from their past tweets.

Like that 1/72 Hasegawa Regult from https://twitter.com/Mrk_arcadia/status/1539191568397062144?cxt=HHwWgMCqufKkp9wqAAAA

 

 

I was just looking at tag hobby and they have that picture tagged with Arcadia regult. That’s definitely the hasegawa 1/72 model kit.

[treatment]

somebody at arcadia having fun...

https://twitter.com/ARCADIA_Co_Ltd/status/1588114582777647104?cxt=HHwWgMCikZDzjoosAAAA

 

[Falcon]

Normally I love to hear how Arcadia has something new in the works. But after waiting so long, I'm just wishing they get the PF YF-19 done soon instead.