mamboeidos Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 On 5/22/2018 at 7:10 AM, borgified said: Mirage's Supers are up for bids on Fromjapan/Buyee for those didn't make a pre-order.. For those who are waiting for their own copies to arrive, just wait patiently and you'll get it soon. just got mine under 9k for a used one Quote
Saburo Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 13 hours ago, rdrunner said: Thanks very much, right now I have two detolfs and use the dioder strip lights tied to the sides of the metal frame vertically (if you know what I mean), but still seems a little dark to me, so I may have to reconfigure them the way you did. I love the way you have organized your collection and it feels spacious and uncluttered. Mine is an overcrowded glass prison right now, where everybody has to stand up to occupy the least amount of space available, LOL. Thanks @rdrunner, when I had first setup my Detolfs i packed each cshelf, but decided less was more so I took out all the TFs displayed them in bookselves and the Valks remained in the cases. Quote
borgified Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 @mamboeidos: Have you tried other Japanese store sites like Jungle, NY and others (or you prefer to stick with Manda)? Quote
mamboeidos Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 Just now, borgified said: @mamboeidos: Have you tried other Japanese store sites like Jungle, NY and others (or you prefer to stick with Manda)? did look at the other sites but all the price r in the range of 27k++ not sure if its due to the release of the super parts that caused the price of VF-31C to increase Quote
chyll2 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 Anyone can translate the info. Price is still 21600. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 Quick use of the google translate app says it's Hayate flying the plane, and it's a new version with re-designed wing so it can fold down, and has clips to attach Lil' Drakkens (sold separately). Quote
neoexcaliber Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Sanity is Optional said: Quick use of the google translate app says it's Hayate flying the plane, and it's a new version with re-designed wing so it can fold down, and has clips to attach Lil' Drakkens (sold separately). So they expect us to buy an entirely new plane just because the wings are new? Quote
seti88 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 since i already have messer, am gonna pass on this and save for chuck. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 Since I didn't buy a Messer, I might get one. Not sure. Quote
seti88 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 I like messer's scheme which offers a more neutral base to pair nicely with any other super parts haha...and not (i feel) the other way around. Quote
chyll2 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 It would be interesting on how this will affect the aftermarket price of the original. Quote
calubin_175 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) There is another Chogokin DX listing beneath it, but it could just be the YF-19. Are they re-releasing Lil Drakens at all? If not, then this has to be the biggest double dick move by Bandai. 1. Existing VF-31F owners will have no chance of attaching Lil Drakens, since they didn't opt to release new add on sets that would be compatible. 2. New buyers of this Hayate piloted VF-31F(has new pilot fig) will have to scavenge Keith's Lil Drakens at rape prices. But yeah, they did the same with the VF-31J Kai expecting people to scavenge the rare super parts. This re-release is almost like a straight reissue, but mostly unwelcomed unlike the YF-19. Give us a VF-31A with Armored Pack compatible ports and pegs. This release is similar to rereleasing Robot Damashii Unicorn Gundam with the ports for the full armor pack. Edited May 23, 2018 by calubin_175 Quote
seti88 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Yeah if what is translated is true, then the lil drakens sets are gonna be in demand. *Start conspiracy theory: If lildraken sets are bought, for those who didnt get a 262, they might be influenced to utilize the shield and sword and get a 262. Seeing as the 262 wasnt selling as fast, one wonders if perhaps bandai had a hand in influencing the movie to add the drakens to messer. *end conspiracy theory Of course if bandai does release a seperate lil draken set without shield, then that theory is out. Seeing how they didnt release a blue fast pack when the 31J kai was released, then possibility of a separate lil draken set might be slim. Edited May 23, 2018 by seti88 Quote
calubin_175 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, seti88 said: Yeah if what is translated is true, then the lil drakens sets are gonna be in demand. *Start conspiracy theory: If lildraken sets are bought, for those who didnt get a 262, they might be influenced to utilize the shield and sword and get a 262. Seeing as the 262 wasnt selling as fast, one wonders if perhaps bandai had a hand in influencing the movie to add the drakens to messer. *end conspiracy theory I still don't get why Bandai would have an interest in the sales of a p-bandai item already released. Resellers will have them, but it is not like they would ask Bandai for rebates if they don't sell lol. Your interpretation may be correct for those who already own Sv-262 and the Lil Drakens, but the new VF-31F will only boost the sales of the aftermarket Lil Drakens, which should not affect Bandai at all. How about we get Mirage's Sv-262 with Lil Drakens? Edited May 23, 2018 by calubin_175 Quote
seti88 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 1 minute ago, calubin_175 said: I still don't get why Bandai has an interest in the sales of a p-bandai item already released. Resellers will have them, but it is not like that they would ask Bandai for rebates lol. Your interpretation may be correct for those who already own Sv-262 and the Lil Drakens, but the new VF-31F will only boost the sales of the aftermarket Lil Drakens, which should not affect Bandai at all. How about we get Mirage's Sv-262 with Lil Drakens? I think its more of perhaps clearing the 262 DX stock since the existing lil draken sets have kieth's 262 sword and shield. Before mirage i think everyone is waiting for the elvis valk tho... ... Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) This isn’t mine, eBay pre-sale for vf-31a: https://m.ebay.com/itm/BANDAI-DX-Chogokin-Macross-Delta-VF-31A-KAIROS-general-equipment/282895390491?hash=item41dde1171b:g:eUEAAOSw6jNas3JQ “Pre-sale” $335 plus shipping, ships June. 3 already sold, 1 left. Edited May 23, 2018 by spacemanoeuvres Quote
seti88 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Sanity is Optional said: Since I didn't buy a Messer, I might get one. Not sure. Will this new plane include the messer fig as well? Other wise, technically you might not still have gotten messer.. Quote
anubis20 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 Well Bandai can re-release the lil drakken without the Sword and shield and brand it as the 31F set. it would be the same but different... Theyre evil like that Quote
calubin_175 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 I think I get the logic now. Get people to buy new VF-31 >encourage them to buy Lil Draken at aftermarket >have leftover Keith parts >might as well buy Sv262 too? It might have been a similar case with the YF-29B and YF-30. Quote
rdrunner Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 3 hours ago, neoexcaliber said: So they expect us to buy an entirely new plane just because the wings are new? Yup. Typical Bandai really... Quote
Tober Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 3 hours ago, neoexcaliber said: So they expect us to buy an entirely new plane just because the wings are new? As opposed to just the head? Or a different color... Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 2 minutes ago, Tober said: As opposed to just the head? Or a different color... hahaha damn Quote
chyll2 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 or same head and color with an additional stripe and insignia. Quote
raziel03 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 2 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: This isn’t mine, eBay pre-sale for vf-31a: https://m.ebay.com/itm/BANDAI-DX-Chogokin-Macross-Delta-VF-31A-KAIROS-general-equipment/282895390491?hash=item41dde1171b:g:eUEAAOSw6jNas3JQ “Pre-sale” $335 plus shipping, ships June. 3 already sold, 1 left. This is very encouraging! Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 24 minutes ago, raziel03 said: This is very encouraging! Sold! Did someone on here buy it? There was another sold yesterday for $320 shipped. Screaming deals, for eBay anyway lol Quote
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 34 minutes ago, raziel03 said: This is very encouraging! What guarantee is there that they can deliver on these preorders? Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, funkymonkeyjavajunky said: What guarantee is there that they can deliver on these preorders? There is no guarantee; even if you preordered 8 months ago from a relatively reputable seller (cough frakk you NY). We know that a couple Chinese buyers/sellers were posting stacks of VF-31A in shipper boxes a couple weeks ago. It seems like these stacks may be making their way to the secondary market. eBay, of all places, has sold two pieces for under $400 in the last couple days. Someone recently bought a used copy on yahoo auctions for ~$350 plus shipping. So it seems like there is maybe, sort of, kind of, a sliver of hope to secure one at a reasonable price in the near future. I should have just waited to purchase my second copy. I ended up purchasing more at inflated prices and I regret it. They’re just sitting in a closet lol; this whole experience has me questioning my sanity Quote
Mommar Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 I don't understand what has been done different on the wings for this 31F. Quote
Guyffon Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Anyone wants to try this shop? https://www.sgshop.com/taobao/tao-bao/details?tbid=559988426014&cid=124484008&sptitle=截单+万代+魂限定+DX超合金+超时空要塞+VF-31A+一般机+卡洛斯机 Heard the reviews are bad with slow shipping and what not, but if they really got VF-31As at that price, and it eventually comes.... Edited May 23, 2018 by Guyffon Quote
Kinzoku VF Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 Anyone contacted NY this month regarding their 31A orders? Seems that only 2 or 3 were shipped in May, and obviously nothing whatsoever regarding that BS May stock (that now has magically transformed into a June BS, and probably a July one after that..). Anyway, was just curious to see if their replies had changed since March. Quote
rdrunner Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 20 hours ago, Slave IV said: Can you post a picture of your setup? I was planning on going with a vertical light setup like that in one of my cabinets. I’m actually embarrassed to post a pic of my messy detolf setup, but just to show the effects of a vertical light setting, here it is... Quote
Slave IV Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, rdrunner said: I’m actually embarrassed to post a pic of my messy detolf setup, but just to show the effects of a vertical light setting, here it is... Thanks! Is it the angle deceiving me or does it look like the lights are aimed away from the figures, or at least not closer to a 45 degree angle in towards the case? If so, I think that and the lack of another set of lights on the left side is a big part of the problem. I like that the lights are mostly hidden behind the bar. As as for the lil Draken set...here's another possibility: The existing set is incompatible with the new 31F and you have to buy a new version with a slightly different attachment for it to work. Edited May 23, 2018 by Slave IV Quote
Zx31 Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) My assumption is that this release will be the same as the previous 31F, but replace the two figures with helmet-less Hayate and add in two Lil'Draken adaptors. "Maybe" reaction missiles with clips as a bonus for anyone with the super parts. You then use your current Lil'Drakens or Mirage's if they release her 262 and add-on set. Edited May 23, 2018 by Zx31 Quote
Matt Random Posted May 23, 2018 Posted May 23, 2018 Hmm, I'm thinking I need to stop reading this thread until I finish up the last four episodes of Delta. Quote
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