Bandai DX VF-31

[sh9000]

My VF-31F Messer/Hayate was preordered at NY for only 19930 JPY shipped but I had it cancelled.

Edited October 12, 2018 by sh9000

[no3Ljm]

1 hour ago, seti88 said:

I think the YF-30 is slowly becoming the grail? 

I doubt. Price for this is just stable at Y30000+.

 

[Sanity is Optional]

17 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

My VF-31F Messer/Hayate was preordered at NY for only 19930 JPY shipped but I had it cancelled.

Well, you could re-sell on here at cost. I'd probably go for it if I can't find one on HLJ tomorrow.

[seti88]

12 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

I doubt. Price for this is just stable at Y30000+.

 

Just need some photo's in saburo's hanger then. 

Yea, i just cant imagine it being released in any other form being from a game, so that sort of fulfill's the rare aspect of it....
Of course, being from a game it may not resonate so much with regular macross viewers but since its the 31 is evolved from it, perhaps there is demand there.

 

 

[OzmaLee74]

Just received payment request from Amiami for the Messer.

[Sanity is Optional]

HLJ has the 31 Messer available again, was able to replace the one that I forgot to pay for at NY.

 

edit never-mind, apparently someone cancelled and I got theirs.

Edited October 12, 2018 by Sanity is Optional

[arbit]

14 hours ago, Slave IV said:

You talking about the 31A? I haven't heard anyone having issues getting the Kais that were ordered as in stock...

As for the 31A, I have no idea other than I wish I got an order in with them.

Yes I meant the Kairos. So anyone have any idea how NY is getting these one by one?

[sh9000]

7 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Well, you could re-sell on here at cost. I'd probably go for it if I can't find one on HLJ tomorrow.

The order was cancelled before I paid for it so nothing shipped out but good thing you were able to secure one.

[rdrunner]

11 hours ago, seti88 said:

I think the YF-30 is slowly becoming the grail? 

The 11B or C have been quite hard to find at reasonable prices as well. 

[Smacky]

AmiAmi has athe 31F in stock for 19390.

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-039718

[spacemanoeuvres]

Gone at amiami. I didn’t realize this came out this month. No news on my order from HLJ. 

[Slave IV]

18 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

Yeah, if you don't mind waiting over 6 months to get only half of your original order.  

I picked a lousy freaking time to finally cave and request the reduction.  They made the shipping label just in time for the package to be stuck in limbo while they deal with all the delays imposed by that typhoon.

Yeah, I don't mind...I haven't opened mine yet anyways. I'm never concerned about when I get the stuff I order as long as I get it in the end.

[F360]

Hlj just charged for the vf-31 . 

[Lolicon]

Got charged for the 31. Wasn't expecting it till the end of the month. 

[Sanity is Optional]

According to NY, release date is the 13th, so it should be hitting shortly, if not already.

Still waiting for my charge from HLJ.

[F360]

Wow , surprised by N-Y again .  My vf-31f messer is already shipped.

[seti88]

the draken connectors and usage with the existing sv 262 drakens parts

 

[Bolt]

On 10/11/2018 at 5:58 PM, seti88 said:

I think the YF-30 is slowly becoming the grail? 

31-A kairos. All day. 

[seti88]

6 hours ago, Bolt said:

31-A kairos. All day. 

There are still the 31A arad and 31A 02 potential releases. For the 30, not as much. Tho you might say it’s strange Bandai only used the 30 mold once. 

[David Hingtgen]

They only used the -262 mold once, so I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t even make Chuck’s, much less more -31A’s...

[seti88]

I would say chuck is definitely a given, knowing there will be demand for squad completion. The walkure brand is too compelling for a 5th valk not too appear.

The A on the other hand, yes i agree bandai may/may not re-release,  however seeing at how the 31A sells like hotcakes (even non-transformable kits), it would really be  un-bandai'ish to turn away from such a huge sales potential.

On the 262, i still think its an iconic valk, probably demand for it was lost in the hype of all the 31 releases. That may have made bandai decide to try to release more (like the elvis valk) in a slow drip fashion (say over 3-5years? after the movie), rather than a surge like the 31 valks.. 

Edited October 14, 2018 by seti88

[Dirtyboy]

So the Hayate VF-31F comes with some draken connectors and a Hayate pilot figure, otherwise there is literally 0 difference between this and the VF-31F?

[borgified]

5 hours ago, Dirtyboy said:

So the Hayate VF-31F comes with some draken connectors and a Hayate pilot figure, otherwise there is literally 0 difference between this and the VF-31F?

It's the same one and includes a Messer pilot also, connectors for the Lil'Drakens in Battriod/Gerwalk and Fighter modes. The Lil' Draken add on set is the same for the SV-262 sans the sword and the shield.

I believe it's a newer look of the box this time round.

Here's the pic (same link as the one that @seti88 has posted).

Edit: Now you made me think about getting a copy after I have Mirage's 31c...

Edited October 14, 2018 by borgified

[Bolt]

12 hours ago, seti88 said:

it would really be  un-bandai'ish to turn away from such a huge sales potential.

Well how about the VF-19 Advance?

[seti88]

Not sure what you mean? Bandai did release the YF-19 Full Set..

[Bolt]

But they only limited release the

VF-19Advanced right?

my point my being Bandai has been known to hold back on the cash cow..

As much as I want a squadron of

VF 31-A kairos , I cant hold my breadth for the re release ..the prices on them now borders on ridiculous 

Edited October 14, 2018 by Bolt

[jenius]

Nah, the 19Advance was a regular release. Bandai is a busy company... it takes a lot to push them to do a re-issue... that was one of the benefits of having a smaller company like Yamato doing Macross.

[seti88]

Bandai has so many macross valks to choose from, it would be a shame to spend time re-releasing the exact same valk. They can still address the sales potential by tweaking the same mold, like the auto industry, facelifting.

So am not sure if the vf-19 advance is exactly a cash cow. Would you still want one if you can get the yf-19 instead?

On the 31a, I think bandai has no rush to release an arad or 02 version. Although as a collector I wish they did, but since the demand for it seems so strong, why not reserve it for slower sales period or even ride out on the inflation pricing. 

So, does it seem like bandai has the macross market cornered? 

Edited October 14, 2018 by seti88

[Bolt]

50 minutes ago, seti88 said:

So am not sure if the vf-19 advance is exactly a cash cow. Would you still want one if you can get the yf-19 instead?

Absolutely.

Although I already have an Advanced 19.

Im planning on the YF, of course . .

so the answer would be BOTH!

I think 19’s are my most collected vak aside from the VF-1’s. Counting models. 

[slide]

52 minutes ago, seti88 said:

1>>On the 31a, I think bandai has no rush to release an arad or 02 version. Although as a collector I wish they did, but since the demand for it seems so strong, why not reserve it for slower sales period or even ride out on the inflation pricing. 

2>>So, does it seem like bandai has the macross market cornered? 

1>> because demand is a fickle thing sometimes... but if they've got a production schedule laid-out for 1 or 2 years already, then I can see why there's no rush

2>>on Transformable toys? they're certainly the biggest name in the game...

[Bolt]

1 hour ago, seti88 said:

So, does it seem like bandai has the macross market cornered? 

Kinda. They’ve been at it a while. 

Arcadia is just getting their steam. 

 

[kyekye]

My 31A NY shipped (created label) on 10/3 just got posted on the post system.

Finally it's moving!

[Guyffon]

6 hours ago, seti88 said:

Bandai has so many macross valks to choose from, it would be a shame to spend time re-releasing the exact same valk. They can still address the sales potential by tweaking the same mold, like the auto industry, facelifting.

So am not sure if the vf-19 advance is exactly a cash cow. Would you still want one if you can get the yf-19 instead?

On the 31a, I think bandai has no rush to release an arad or 02 version. Although as a collector I wish they did, but since the demand for it seems so strong, why not reserve it for slower sales period or even ride out on the inflation pricing. 

So, does it seem like bandai has the macross market cornered? 

I do not think bandai benefits from inflated price, they still only get what price they sold ar release, the inflated prices only benefit the scalpers

[Chronocidal]

1 minute ago, Guyffon said:

I do not think bandai benefits from inflated price, they still only get what price they sold ar release, the inflated prices only benefit the scalpers

They might not benefit from the inflated prices, but they absolutely screw with supply to keep demand high, and ensure their runs sell out.

[Guyffon]

Just now, Chronocidal said:

They might not benefit from the inflated prices, but they absolutely screw with supply to keep demand high, and ensure their runs sell out.

This I agree with, the up driven market went a bit crazy for this valk, until prices around USD 2K have been reported, I don’t think any other valk ever sold for this kind of pricing, bandai, arcadia or otherwise