no3Ljm Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 10 more days... Can't wait for people abroad mainly Japan to post their Draken photos. Quote
Master Dex Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 I'm gonna have the hardest time resisting the urge to just have it shipped instead of waiting in PW for the 31F to join it.... Must stay strong. Quote
derex3592 Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 12 minutes ago, Master Dex said: I'm gonna have the hardest time resisting the urge to just have it shipped instead of waiting in PW for the 31F to join it.... Must stay strong. same!!! Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 56 minutes ago, Master Dex said: I'm gonna have the hardest time resisting the urge to just have it shipped instead of waiting in PW for the 31F to join it.... Must stay strong. I'm going to have the hardest time too. ^_^ I didn't get a chance on PO'ing the Draken at HLJ so it will just go to PW since I have bunches of stuff for that month at HLJ. Now I have to pay instant shipping at AmiAmi. Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 8, 2017 Posted March 8, 2017 I've got two on order, so I think I'll leave my HLJ one in the warehouse until I can ship it with Messer's, assuming his releases soon enough so HLJ doesn't auto-ship my second Draken. Quote
thetrollphysicist Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 This one might be abit off-topic but for future release,which one would you guys buy first? The Arcadia SV-51 Ivanov custom or the DX Chogokin Draken III Ba version? Quote
jenius Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 We know nothing about the Arcadia toy and little about the Draken. So the answer is probably "both" for most of us but "wait and determine later " for the rest. Quote
seti88 Posted March 9, 2017 Author Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) The cheeky answer would b whichever came out first! Unless you mean which one to choose if you could afford only one, which is completely subjective as it depends on which valk design you like. and more importantly is if you would b able to secure a DX preorder in the process!! Edited March 9, 2017 by seti88 Quote
Heron Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 On 3/1/2017 at 8:53 PM, no3Ljm said: I'm adding Buyee here as well. Thanks, buds! Really appreciate it! Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 1 hour ago, seti88 said: The cheeky answer would b whichever came out first! Unless you mean which one to choose if you could afford only one, which is completely subjective as it depends on which valk design you like. and more importantly is if you would b able to secure a DX preorder in the process!! Funny nowadays that the latter part is the most important factor in buying Valks. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 33 minutes ago, Heron said: Thanks, buds! Really appreciate it! You're welcome. Quote
Boobytrap Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 I wasn't able to get mine through HLJ and had to get mine through Ami. But even if I was able to get mine through HLJ there is no way I would wait a month to combine it with the 31F. The design, the colors, everything about this one is pure awesomeness. I haven't been this excited for a release in a long time. As for the question of Arcadia Ivonov SV-51 vs DX SV-262, the SV-262 would be the easy answer for me if I had to choose one. I already own a Yamato Ivonov SV-51 so plan on skipping Arcadia's anyway. I'll get a Nora and CF though if/when they release those. So my answer is 'both'... sorta. Quote
General Rasp Posted March 9, 2017 Posted March 9, 2017 5 hours ago, thetrollphysicist said: This one might be abit off-topic but for future release,which one would you guys buy first? The Arcadia SV-51 Ivanov custom or the DX Chogokin Draken III Ba version? For me I would consider the latest releases by Arcadia and Bandai. Arcadia re-released the VF-1 and there haven't been many QC issues. But for a re-release it was very pricey, it is the exact same mold Yamato V2 mold as far as know. I would think the cost of not having to develop a new mold would have lowered the price. On the other hand Bandai's VF-31 is stellar and set a new standard. The ratcheting hip joints are an amazing addition and make a world of difference. Assuming that Bandai uses ratcheting hips on the Draken I would lean toward them. Quote
seti88 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Posted March 10, 2017 7 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Funny nowadays that the latter part is the most important factor in buying Valks. Call it i don't wanna have to think abt the DX while waiting for a pre-order re-listing syndrome! That or i will have to switch off my feed into bandai's DX'es promo's.. Quote
barurutor Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 13 hours ago, General Rasp said: For me I would consider the latest releases by Arcadia and Bandai. Arcadia re-released the VF-1 and there haven't been many QC issues. But for a re-release it was very pricey, it is the exact same mold Yamato V2 mold as far as know. I would think the cost of not having to develop a new mold would have lowered the price. On the other hand Bandai's VF-31 is stellar and set a new standard. The ratcheting hip joints are an amazing addition and make a world of difference. Assuming that Bandai uses ratcheting hips on the Draken I would lean toward them. The Arcadia SV-51 Ivanov is supposed to be a new mold... Quote
General Rasp Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 3 hours ago, barurutor said: The Arcadia SV-51 Ivanov is supposed to be a new mold... I hope so, I have seen reviews of the floppy Yamato version. I honestly think Arcadia needs to step their designs and include some ratchet joints. Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, General Rasp said: I hope so, I have seen reviews of the floppy Yamato version. I honestly think Arcadia needs to step their designs and include some ratchet joints. TBH, Arcadia already been stepping up their overall design somehow on the VF-0's. There still some flaws I agree. But it's not as worst as the Yamato releases. And I don't think they will do ratcheted joints on new releases. Otherwise they should've already did that to their VF-0's. But so far, the joints on my VF-0's is still tight. Edit: Oh. And back to topic, it's only 8 more days to go before the Draken gets released. Errr... 7 days if you live on the other side of the planet. Edited March 10, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote
Lolicon Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 4 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Errr... 7 days if you live on the other side of the planet. Although time is not a fixed constant, since the release is on a single point in space and time, it's the same number of days till release wherever you are on the planet. Quote
MAC-X Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 On 3/9/2017 at 2:45 AM, derex3592 said: same!!! same here as well! wonder how many of us here are in the same situation? Quote
MAC-X Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 13 hours ago, General Rasp said: I hope so, I have seen reviews of the floppy Yamato version. I honestly think Arcadia needs to step their designs and include some ratchet joints. plus improvement to the wings locking mechanisms Quote
brannon Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 30 minutes ago, chyll2 said: Available http://hlj.com/product/bann08749 thanks after preordering 2 at inflated prices i finally got one for under 200 i love this forum Quote
F360 Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 https://hlj.com/product/BANN08749/Act for those last minute shoppers Quote
Firefox Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 18 hours ago, chyll2 said: Available http://hlj.com/product/bann08749 Still available. But I pre-ordered from CD Japan. Already paid. Too much trouble to cancel and re-order. Too little too late... Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, Firefox said: Still available. But I pre-ordered from CD Japan. Already paid. Too much trouble to cancel and re-order. Too little too late... Same here. Oh well. At that point, I was just trying to make sure I actually had one pre-ordered. Quote
enphily Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 Where?! Where os our transformation video?! I want it NAAAO Quote
enphily Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 also, opened again http://hlj.com/product/BANN08749# Quote
seti88 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 I thk there will be a touchy feely event in akihabara on the 18th...cant remember where i read it....5 more days!!!! honestly am not getting my hopes up because of the complex transformation...but pls oh pls if you have to be fragile, just dont sux too much! Quote
enphily Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 touch and try event is good, but official transformation video way better Quote
seti88 Posted March 13, 2017 Author Posted March 13, 2017 Depends what you are looking for. How it actually is or how its presented. A touchy feely video is more honest than a bandai produced transformation video. Hopefully it will live up to some of the hype! Quote
dizman Posted March 13, 2017 Posted March 13, 2017 9 hours ago, enphily said: Where?! Where os our transformation video?! I want it NAAAO Yeah I'm with ya on that, a touch and try is fun but I love a well thought out transformation video with closeups and proper lighting. The official video should release in the next few days if the VF-31 release is anything to go by. Quote
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