CF18 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 HLJ have been messed up for a while. Back in 2017 I pre-order the Metal Build F91 and got the confirmation email. But come release time I found that it have disappeared from my order record on their site. There was no email about it until I asked: > Thank you for your order for BANN11263 Metal Build Gundam F91. Due to a stock miscount, this item actually did not have any available stock when you placed your order. As we do not expect to be able to acquire stock of this item to fill your order, your order for it has been cancelled. Only good news for me is that particular Metal Build F91 did not get crazy high market price, unlike many other Metal Build units. Quote
yman1437 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 11 hours ago, dur said: I guess this isn't so relevant anymore, but if you have problems with HLJ in the future, try using your phone or tablet to access the sight. The mobile site generally works better, at least for me (maybe due to reduced traffic? Hope this announcement doesn't screw us all over ) I used my cellphone, my order was cancelled.... Quote
Saburo Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 Lill Drakens, who wore it better Sv-262Hs or VF-31F? Quote
Shukenzero Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Mommar said: I've been holding off for a few days to see if HLJ will cancel my E but it looks like I dodged a bullet. My order number is quite a bit lower than the rest of you who have had cancellations though. 13901000 I just checked mine and I am RIGHT behind you at 13900999. How high did the numbers go? Quote
sh9000 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 13 hours ago, dur said: I guess this isn't so relevant anymore, but if you have problems with HLJ in the future, try using your phone or tablet to access the sight. The mobile site generally works better, at least for me (maybe due to reduced traffic? Hope this announcement doesn't screw us all over ) The phone might come in handy for future preorders and work for some people. I’ve been preordering with my phone since before the Frontier Valkyries. Quote
borgified Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) This is quite interesting.. From all the replies of HLJ of the cancelled 31e from some members here, I did some "guestimating". If you had pre-ordered Chuck right when the orders where opened if the servers didn't crap out and other factors, both @Shukenzero and @Mommar ordered where safe (low digits: 13900099 and 13900100) and the higher the order number beyond @Chronocidal #1390149 (according to his post) got the chopping block. So saying between #13900100 and maybe up to maybe #1390140 (I'm guessing here if you did get Chuck's 31e along with other stuff as well?) you where considered in the "safe zone" and that means you'll get your orders as requested. The highest number order was @spacemanoeuvres #1390168 in which got the axe as well. Edited February 9, 2019 by borgified Double checked previous posts Quote
Firefox Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Based on the order numbers, assuming there are sequential, it means that HLJ gets allocated less than 140 copies in total, which is f**king ridiculous, knowing the number of overseas purchase will be. With all the known overseas sites or sites that mainly sell overseas, it's like less than 2000 copies. I'd believe there are more overseas fans than this. Are they actively restricting overseas sales because of worrying about HG license issue? Edited February 9, 2019 by Firefox Quote
seti88 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 It’s abt a 6 month lapse till actual release day for the 31e...is that one of the longest P.O. lapses in macross P.O.’s? Lately it was abt 4ish months max... Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Just fyi hljs order numbers don't exactly relate 1:1 for vf-31Es. Other order numbers inbetween could've be for other items (which possibly brings the number to even less... maybe <25?). And I think @borgified you were missing a zero or misplaced a number. XD (13901054 was my order number... ) Edited February 9, 2019 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote
mcfly50 Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Firefox said: Based on the order numbers, assuming there are sequential, it means that HLJ gets allocated less than 140 copies in total, which is f**king ridiculous Agreed, but is it worse then 140? Like maybe 50 copies ish? I think there was an extra zero in there and the number is more like 50 or so. (13900999, 13901000 - 13901054) Mine is 13901002 (knock on wood). Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 5 hours ago, mcfly50 said: Agreed, but is it worse then 140? Like maybe 50 copies ish? I think there was an extra zero in there and the number is more like 50 or so. (13900999, 13901000 - 13901054) Mine is 13901002 (knock on wood). I'm sure if you didn't get a cancellation by now you're good. XD Quote
borgified Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 @PsYcHoDyNaMiX I might have missed out on some of the numbers out as I was getting ready to crash for the day. So that means HLJ had a limit of how many 31e that they could offer, not put a cap after an allotted number of pre-orders and just let it roll after reaching the limit? Quote
Slave IV Posted February 9, 2019 Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) We’ve played the order number game before and I think it was determined that each store is getting no more than 100 Valks per release. I think the number makes sense and is actually a lot considering all the other items they carry and how shops in the US are lucky to get two cases of something simple like Marvel Legends, meaning two-four copies of a single character for everyone in the area to fight over. If you factor in all the other stores that don’t sell online, I think the typical Macross Valk gets around 10,000 produced for sale. Both Arcadia and Bandai have implied these are not high volume units and Macross doesn’t make either company very much money. The volume is probably along the lines of a popular 3P Transformer or even less. Just looking at FEXT being unable to secure 600 total preorders of 5 different color 1/60 Armors after several months says a lot. Even at 600, let’s say that’s only 10% of the people who collect Macross...so the full market would be around 6000, which again supports the 10,000 total that I speculate. Edited February 9, 2019 by Slave IV Quote
Firefox Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 It just bizarre. There are demands out there that they don't seem to bother and then they say Macross market is small? Quote
Shukenzero Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 I assume the Chuck will be easy to obtain come release if sites like NY still have stock, even though it requires immediate payment. Quote
seti88 Posted February 10, 2019 Posted February 10, 2019 That's what i am thinking too, its a pretty long 6 month pre-order window...and with today's WF news, more attention for the wallet this year.. Quote
Saviant Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Well I finally got my Lil Drakens from NY. They aren't the quickest to do anything, still have a gundam I paid for when the free shipping was on and it still hasn't shipped. Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Wow, NY surprise me today, my two VF-31A Kairos is "Preparation in progress". This is a great Chinese New Year! Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Great news! I finally received my 2 kairos from NY last week Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 I don't know where NY keep getting stocks to fulfill the orders, but I'm glad they're still doing it. Quote
wmkjr Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Valkyrie2008 said: Wow, NY surprise me today, my two VF-31A Kairos is "Preparation in progress". This is a great Chinese New Year! *snip* Congrats! As for me, I'll believe it when I see it! Quote
Firefox Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Just bought a second hand VF-31J from Mandarake and realised that the second pilot is missing. Guess the original owner must have loved the booby pilot so much that he/she is willing to sell the 31J but not the booby pilot Quote
Saviant Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, Firefox said: Just bought a second hand VF-31J from Mandarake and realised that the second pilot is missing. Guess the original owner must have loved the booby pilot so much that he/she is willing to sell the 31J but not the booby pilot You could try emailing them and see what they can do Quote
chyll2 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 They should offer a few yen refund going by with my previous experience with them Quote
Firefox Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 10 hours ago, chyll2 said: They should offer a few yen refund going by with my previous experience with them It is listed as is. Not sure. But I'll give it a try. Quote
Firefox Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 For those who have the DX VF-31A, could you kindly get the measurements of the wing (as seen in the attached picture below)? Thanks a lot. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Oooo, someone’s making lil draken clips for the 31A Quote
mickyg Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 It's not as precise as I'd like (caliper is at home) but here's what I got with a ruler. Quote
Reïvaj Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Is there any general concensus about which of the VF-31s is the most handsome looking one? Taking the Kairos aside... Quote
no3Ljm Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Reïvaj said: Is there any general concensus about which of the VF-31s is the most handsome looking one? Taking the Kairos aside... Not including the A. Here's my personal head ranking: C, S, E, J/Kai, F. Overall color ranking: J/Kai, S, E, F, J, C. Edited February 11, 2019 by no3Ljm Added color ranking. Quote
Grey728 Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 Does the VF-30 Chronos count? I think it shares the same mold as the VF-31 (replacing the back laser for... something else) and wing extension of a 31A. And that color scheme.. damn... Quote
no3Ljm Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Grey728 said: Does the VF-30 Chronos count? I think it shares the same mold as the VF-31 (replacing the back laser for... something else) and wing extension of a 31A. And that color scheme.. damn... If VF-30 is included in @Reïvaj's question, then the Chronos is first place in my color scheme ranking. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted February 11, 2019 Posted February 11, 2019 I actually prefer the 31C and 31S to the 30 in coloring, but the 30 no doubt has the better pod and profile. Quote
Reïvaj Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 1 hour ago, no3Ljm said: Not including the A. Here's my personal head ranking: C, S, E, J/Kai, F. Overall color ranking: J/Kai, S, E, F, J, C. So considering the S is twice the second for you Noel that one is overall the nicest? Quote
Reïvaj Posted February 12, 2019 Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Grey728 said: Does the VF-30 Chronos count? I think it shares the same mold as the VF-31 (replacing the back laser for... something else) and wing extension of a 31A. And that color scheme.. damn... No, it wasn't included in my question for I don't quite like its battroid mode, but I agree with you its colour scheme is just gorgeous... Edited February 12, 2019 by Reïvaj Quote
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