HardlyNever Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, Sandman said: Tired of insane Arcadia prices? Good news! Hobby Search has a restock on Yamato's VF-1As! Max http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10022935 Hikaru http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10017059 But... they're version ones... Super low prices, though. Quote
Sandman Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: ...Aaaaand the Hikaru is already sold out. Wow, that was fast. Probably bought by someone not familiar with the product. Boy, are they going to be disappointed. Quote
Sandman Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 1 minute ago, HardlyNever said: But... they're version ones... Super low prices, though. Still too much though. I wonder if they are new in box. I looked everywhere on the listing to see if these were preowned. I didn't think hobby search did preowned toys. Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sandman said: Still too much though. I wonder if they are new in box. I looked everywhere on the listing to see if these were preowned. I didn't think hobby search did preowned toys. By the way, is Max really 1/72 as posted on HobbySearch? And Hikaru's 1/60. Because I don't remember Yamato did a 1/72 scaled VF-1's. The only 1/72 scaled Valk they did was the Macross Plus Valks, correct? Quote
HardlyNever Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Sandman said: Still too much though. I wonder if they are new in box. I looked everywhere on the listing to see if these were preowned. I didn't think hobby search did preowned toys. "Fun" story. Back in 2016 I purchased a v.1 super hikaru for like $150 shipped(it was my first modern Macross purchase). I cancelled the order before it shipped luckily. I didn't know exactly what I was buying and wanted to do some more research before committing. Like the next day I realized what it was that I was buying, and found out Arcadia was releasing the v2 DYRL Roy in like a week. So.. I was that guy, only worse in some ways (fortunately I didn't go through with it). Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 15 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Aarghh! You beat me to it. Anyways, congrats on your purchase. I did not get one. I thought about it last night when I got the email, but decided not to. Quote
Sandman Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: By the way, is Max really 1/72 as posted on HobbySearch? And Hikaru's 1/60. Because I don't remember Yamato did a 1/72 scaled VF-1's. The only 1/72 scaled Valk they did was the Macross Plus Valks, correct? Yeah that's listed wrong. It's 1/60. You are right, Yamato only released the macross plus valk trio in 1/72. Quote
Sandman Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 8 minutes ago, HardlyNever said: "Fun" story. Back in 2016 I purchased a v.1 super hikaru for like $150 shipped(it was my first modern Macross purchase). I cancelled the order before it shipped luckily. I didn't know exactly what I was buying and wanted to do some more research before committing. Like the next day I realized what it was that I was buying, and found out Arcadia was releasing the v2 DYRL Roy in like a week. So.. I was that guy, only worse in some ways (fortunately I didn't go through with it). Yeah you made the right decision. Those ver ones still have a nostalgic charm to me (i still own a few), but it would be madness to buy one over a newer version. Unless it was super cheap like 20-40 dollars max. I like the thin pointy noses on the ver ones and the die cast gives them a good hefty feeling. Quote
anime52k8 Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Personally I wouldn't take one unless you payed me (to throw it away for you). Quote
treatment Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Sandman said: Tired of insane Arcadia prices? Good news! Hobby Search has a restock on Yamato's VF-1As! Max http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10022935 Hikaru http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10017059 geezus. HS should instead be the ones paying people to get these from them... Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted January 16, 2018 Posted January 16, 2018 Well, someone bought them, they're both gone now. Quote
seti88 Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) something from arcadia that doesn't cost mega bucks! 500yen! http://www.taghobby.com/archives/267933 taobao bootlegs in 3,2,1... Edited March 19, 2018 by seti88 Quote
Slave IV Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 42 minutes ago, seti88 said: something from arcadia that doesn't cost mega bucks! 500yen! http://www.taghobby.com/archives/267933 taobao bootlegs in 3,2,1... Pretty cool but not very versatile. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 3 hours ago, seti88 said: something from arcadia that doesn't cost mega bucks! 500yen! http://www.taghobby.com/archives/267933 taobao bootlegs in 3,2,1... Nice! They're offering it again? This is practical for people who have lost of VF-1's in their collections. Assuming that it will also get sold in most shops. Because it will cost mega bucks once again when you need proxy services. And I'm pretty sure this can still be used even if it's equipped with Super/Strike Packs? Quote
jenius Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 They should reissue their other stand... that thing is now commanding a pretty nice premium in the after market. Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 (edited) I'm stoked the sv-51 is getting the Arcadia treatment (hopefully Nora & cf will follow) but I do wonder if Arcadia will go back and finish off the the Mac plus line? Edited March 19, 2018 by TrickyCustomer Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 9 hours ago, jenius said: They should reissue their other stand... that thing is now commanding a pretty nice premium in the after market. I agree. I want to have my first Yamato Arm in MSRP. Though they have to update it so it can hold all of their models. I know it was designed for VF-1 specific back then. Or they could just reissue and update those Mighty Stands too. 4 hours ago, TrickyCustomer said: I'm stoked the sv-51 is getting the Arcadia treatment (hopefully Nora & cf will follow) but I do wonder if Arcadia will go back and finish off the the Mac plus line? I want them to revisit the YF-21 too. But only time will tell. And by then, I'm already old and probably sold some of my collections. Quote
seti88 Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 Seems a better bet for bandai to release 1/60 scale valks for m+, since they teased m+ in the tamashii nations trailer winter past. arcadia most probably will sit out m+, for a while...now I want them to try frontier instead! Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 1 hour ago, no3Ljm said: I agree. I want to have my first Yamato Arm in MSRP. Though they have to update it so it can hold all of their models. I know it was designed for VF-1 specific back then. Or they could just reissue and update those Mighty Stands too. I want them to revisit the YF-21 too. But only time will tell. And by then, I'm already old and probably sold some of my collections. It would be nice just to have some more in circulation as they are fairly rare bird these days. 35 minutes ago, seti88 said: Seems a better bet for bandai to release 1/60 scale valks for m+, since they teased m+ in the tamashii nations trailer winter past. arcadia most probably will sit out m+, for a while...now I want them to try frontier instead! Bandai actually have a pretty good excuse to make one, with there being a Nuns VF-22 in Delta. But back to Arcadia anyway ahem.. Quote
Darotower Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 16 hours ago, seti88 said: something from arcadia that doesn't cost mega bucks! 500yen! http://www.taghobby.com/archives/267933 taobao bootlegs in 3,2,1... It's that a joke? They are much better display stand than this one! Quote
F360 Posted March 19, 2018 Posted March 19, 2018 You can get a raiser , turn it upside down and just cut out the grove for the lower part that holds the plane. And sand it down . Quote
Lolicon Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 For 500 yen I'd pick up some of those stands for my Yeti-less valks. Quote
Arkham Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 5 hours ago, Lolicon said: ... for my Yeti-less valks. How dare you!? /slap Quote
Slave IV Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Arkham said: How dare you!? /slap Haha If anything, I would get one of these just to have. It looks like it only holds valks in one position and it would look silly to have a whole collection in the exact same way. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 49 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Haha If anything, I would get one of these just to have. It looks like it only holds valks in one position and it would look silly to have a whole collection in the exact same way. What are you talking about? Even if it's just one position or exact same way as you put it, you can display it with Super Pack or Strike Pack. Have some with open wings, some close. You can do a lot of variant fighter poses on this display stand for sure. They won't look the same way now, right? Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 47 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Haha If anything, I would get one of these just to have. It looks like it only holds valks in one position and it would look silly to have a whole collection in the exact same way. Only holds one position, but lots of people display groups of aircraft in similar poses like that, as if they're flying together. I think there's a certain appeal to having a massive uniform display like that, with all the valks lined up in review. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 Just now, Chronocidal said: Only holds one position, but lots of people display groups of aircraft in similar poses like that, as if they're flying together. I think there's a certain appeal to having a massive uniform display like that, with all the valks lined up in review. Couldn't argue there. Quote
Mommar Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: Haha If anything, I would get one of these just to have. It looks like it only holds valks in one position and it would look silly to have a whole collection in the exact same way. Why? In the 31 thread someone was using pamphlet holders to display their 31’s all in an upright position. I wouldn’t do it, but lots of other people would display their collection in a uniform manner like this. Quote
Slave IV Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 OK fine, bring on the preorders! I'm gonna order 20! Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) They are a good alternative to the fighter mode bandai stands. You could definitely set some up to make a flight formation. Or even have them in rows at different heights for a collection display. Personally i want some of those yeti stands so i can have some really dynamic poses for my valks. Edited March 20, 2018 by TrickyCustomer Quote
hal9000 Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 So in regards to the stands, Whats the best way to order. I have never tried to get anything directly from Arcadia. and or would anyone be interested on working a group buy? Quote
Mommar Posted March 22, 2018 Posted March 22, 2018 On 3/20/2018 at 11:57 AM, hal9000 said: So in regards to the stands, Whats the best way to order. I have never tried to get anything directly from Arcadia. and or would anyone be interested on working a group buy? Web shop items are usually sold through places like amiami, Nippon-Yasan and CDJapan. You won’t need to do the group buy thing like in the past. Quote
F360 Posted March 23, 2018 Posted March 23, 2018 On 3/20/2018 at 10:57 AM, hal9000 said: So in regards to the stands, Whats the best way to order. I have never tried to get anything directly from Arcadia. and or would anyone be interested on working a group buy? you can also just a proxy service to buy it from Arcadia directly for you. Quote
Sandman Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 I'd actually buy 2-3 maybe 4 of these stands. The price is right. Any more then they would be a no. Quote
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