spacemanoeuvres Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 36 minutes ago, Lolicon said: No entrance fee but I can easily see it taking at least 2 hours to head over there, fight the crowds, then return with the item. But some people will still whine about the price because they think BIJ should work for free or something. Yeah the BIJ price isn’t far off from what another proxy would charge. I really like From Japan so I’ll consider pulling the trigger. I imagine these will be all over JYA with a similar markup so I think waiting is okay too. Not a huge fan of the “tramp stamp” valks so I won’t be too sad if I don’t get one. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 What I really want is valkyries with nose-art, so far the only one I know of is the Koenig Monster, and that's a desdroid rather than a valk (even though it transforms?). Quote
Slave IV Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 28 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: What I really want is valkyries with nose-art, so far the only one I know of is the Koenig Monster, and that's a desdroid rather than a valk (even though it transforms?). That would be cool! Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 1 minute ago, Slave IV said: That would be cool! The Monsters has such nice nose art too, I'll be honest the main reason I have a VB-6 is because of it. Quote
UN Spacy Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 $240 shipped for SAL registered and pay later option from CDJ. Quote
F360 Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 2 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Got a response from “From Japan” regarding VF-31J Kai: Basic fee: 5000 yen Hourly fee: 2000 yen Transportation fee Entrance fee (if applicable) Item costs Plan fees (300 yen or 700 yen) So the 50% markup by BIJ wasn’t too bad lol Is there an “entrance fee” to the event where they are selling the Kai? Thanks for checking up on the fees. Quote
Sildani Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 55 minutes ago, UN Spacy said: $240 shipped for SAL registered and pay later option from CDJ. What pay later option? Quote
Valkyrie Driver Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 I'm still waiting on my VF-31C, which the Japan post has not updated it's tracking for. Still showing that it's in Tokyo, and has been since the 5th. Quote
brouken Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 C’mon Bandai! Stop teasing us with the single horn releases and give us Delta leader’s quad horn beauty already! And while you’re at it, make sure he gets more screen time in the upcoming movies, preferably with a new armored/tornado/strike/everythingbutthekitchensink loadout pack. I don’t care if you put full concert lights, speakers, fog generators and flame throwers pack on, just release Arad’s ride already! Quote
Xigfrid Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 What about making an exclusive bundle of Arad's with the classic pod and an additional loudspeaker pod, so we need to buy multiple Arads to equippe the others?! Quote
UN Spacy Posted October 6, 2017 Author Posted October 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Sildani said: What pay later option? You can choose a credit card hold or you can send payment by mail within 41 days. Quote
Valkyrie2008 Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 With the 31J Kai being a lottery pick, with my luck, I have zero chance. One the plus side, I went ahead and reordered two 31A Kairos with registered snail mail from NY. Quote
spanner Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 Ordered my three from CDJ. Each was a little more expensive than NY but shipping was cheaper and had some points I could redeem which made the end total less. Now the long wait till March 2018.. Quote
Sandman Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 I ordered one through cdjapan's register cash option to avoid paying upfront. Now I just need to figure out how to send that money. Quote
venth85 Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 I'll wait for Arad's Kairos ,no.1 and with the emblem. BANDAI definitely will make it since it's just decal changes Quote
ridgebacks Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 Welp, checking this forum before my 13hr flight back to Canada is right. Otherwise I'd miss placing an order for dat 31A. ^.^ Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) Just found out DX VF-31A Kairos preorder opened today. I'll read everyone's post first. No rush since it's TWE. Will preorder it over this weekend since it's pay upfront. Need to review first all my expenses. Hehehe. And with all this other announcements, I'll probably just go with one order. Edited October 7, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote
IXTL Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 https://twitter.com/t_features/status/916479799266181122 Quote
Zx31 Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 8 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: What I really want is valkyries with nose-art, so far the only one I know of is the Koenig Monster, and that's a desdroid rather than a valk (even though it transforms?). Pretty sure the VB-6 counts as a "Valkyrie" since it is a variable aircraft and "Valkyrie" is slang anyway (unless refering to the VF-1) Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 22 minutes ago, IXTL said: https://twitter.com/t_features/status/916479799266181122 omg Quote
Shukenzero Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 40 minutes ago, IXTL said: https://twitter.com/t_features/status/916479799266181122 Thanks for the update. It's a tad darker than the scale model; wonder if it'll turn out lighter in the final production unit? Quote
Alex GS Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 Damn Kairos looks great, I wish it was normal release Quote
Master Dex Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, Alex GS said: Damn Kairos looks great, I wish it was normal release I'm likely pretty ignorant on all the details but it seems to me it is better that it is a TWE. Certainly easier to preorder... Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Master Dex said: I'm likely pretty ignorant on all the details but it seems to me it is better that it is a TWE. Certainly easier to preorder... Indeed, and probably will appreciate more in value over time tbh, since it's not getting a massive commercial release. Quote
Mommar Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) I had no clue this was up for pre-order. Got lucky and grabbed three at CDJapan because I stumbled across it. Damn, almost $800 for the three of them too. And only a month after the super expensive Premium SDF-1. I actually wanted four but I can't justify a full G. Edited October 7, 2017 by Mommar Quote
Moosey Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 The canopy appears to be less opaque than the Delta squadron birds. Which is nice. Quote
seti88 Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Just found out DX VF-31A Kairos preorder opened today. I'll read everyone's post first. No rush since it's TWE. Will preorder it over this weekend since it's pay upfront. Need to review first all my expenses. Hehehe. And with all this other announcements, I'll probably just go with one order. Same...its a wonder i am hesitating ordering more than one 31A, just because of the slew of things coming up... 2 hours ago, IXTL said: https://twitter.com/t_features/status/916479799266181122 arrgghh...that certainly is some nice color contrasts.... Sorta thinking this is what arcadia's 0D color should have looked like less blue.. ........... this is my wallet in bandai territory now.... Quote
Mommar Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 10 minutes ago, seti88 said: Same...its a wonder i am hesitating ordering more than one 31A, just because of the slew of things coming up... arrgghh...that certainly is some nice color contrasts.... Sorta thinking this is what arcadia's 0D color should have looked like less blue.. Actually if the 0D had looked this color they would have looked like the CF versions. Quote
seti88 Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 Which may not necessary be a bad thing But i agree the 0D should be more blue than the CF's... But back to the 31A moar in the wild pics pls! esp in battroid... Quote
seti88 Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 12 hours ago, kajnrig said: I complained, but I now also have all the preorder tabs open. In case anyone's interested, here's the previous links collected together: BigInJapan (24390, 3700 shipping*): https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/19726-macross-delta-dx-chogokin-vf-31a-kairos.html Anime Export (23800, ??? shipping*): http://www.anime-export.com/product/37625 CDJapan (27216, 2110-3700 shipping*/**): http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-252726 Nippon-Yasan (23080, 2290-22504 shipping*): https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/22661-macross-delta-dx-chogokin-vf-31a-kairos-regular-limited-edition.html *shipping to USA **according to chyll22, CDJapan will send credit authorization to your credit card company, but will not bill until item release Right now it looks like NY is cheapest, both in price and shipping, but I don't know the ins and outs of how these sellers handle shipping. Those shipping costs could simply be placeholders... (Does AE calculate shipping at checkout? Or only once the package has been finalized?) AE calculates shipping after the item is released and when you decide to ship. They go by japan postal rates as per their FAQ. Quote
adankree Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 3 hours ago, seti88 said: Same...its a wonder i am hesitating ordering more than one 31A, just because of the slew of things coming up... arrgghh...that certainly is some nice color contrasts.... Sorta thinking this is what arcadia's 0D color should have looked like less blue.. ........... this is my wallet in bandai territory now.... LOL a fellow VOYAGER fan. Quote
IXTL Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) https://twitter.com/mikantubutrb/status/916505074133643265 https://twitter.com/tobiuo88/status/916497063726084096 Edited October 7, 2017 by IXTL Quote
IXTL Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) https://twitter.com/tramptoyo/status/916285364444160000/photo/1 https://twitter.com/MHXX1919/status/916183385076199424 Edited October 7, 2017 by IXTL Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 41 minutes ago, IXTL said: Wow. Look at this guy's charger pod's folding hinges. Paint chip and all. Quote
enphily Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 guys, what about this: https://mykombini.com/en/march-2018/8928-dx-chogokin-vf-31a-kairos-macross-delta-bandai-limited.html They ask 50% deposit. This shop is good? Quote
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