Slave IV Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Basically, tampos look better...especially when they are shot in focus and the stickered photos are not. Quote
chaff.g Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 Both versions look great, and nigh indistinguishable in the wide shots. I almost wonder if they would be better served by focusing on the labor-saving benefits of the premium finish version. It has to take quite a while to carefully trim and apply all those stickers to the normal version. Also, it looks like some of the tampo markings may have sharper detail than their corresponding stickers. For example, compare the red arrow markings on the leg armor. Quote
Slave IV Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 17 minutes ago, chaff.g said: Both versions look great, and nigh indistinguishable in the wide shots. I almost wonder if they would be better served by focusing on the labor-saving benefits of the premium finish version. It has to take quite a while to carefully trim and apply all those stickers to the normal version. Also, it looks like some of the tampo markings may have sharper detail than their corresponding stickers. For example, compare the red arrow markings on the leg armor. The stickered versions don't come stickered...they come with a sticker sheet for you to apply yourself as you want. No labor saving involved other than I imagine it is a lot easier and faster to print a sticker sheet compared to the tampo process. Quote
chaff.g Posted April 25, 2017 Posted April 25, 2017 22 minutes ago, Slave IV said: The stickered versions don't come stickered...they come with a sticker sheet for you to apply yourself as you want. No labor saving involved other than I imagine it is a lot easier and faster to print a sticker sheet compared to the tampo process. I understand. I'm suggesting that the premium finish version, which comes with tampo markings applied, offers a significant labor savings over the regular version which requires laborious manual sticker application to achieve a comparable appearance. Quote
Slave IV Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 47 minutes ago, chaff.g said: I understand. I'm suggesting that the premium finish version, which comes with tampo markings applied, offers a significant labor savings over the regular version which requires laborious manual sticker application to achieve a comparable appearance. Oh, you mean for the consumer? Yeah, of course. When you calulate how much time it would take to do a halfway decent job, it would be worth just paying for the tampo, especially when you end up with a better and more durable look. Thing is, I never sticker my valks and they seem to look fine. Quote
derex3592 Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 I'm on the other end of the scale, as the guy who spent COUNTLESS hours panel lining, trimming f-ing NO STEP and every other sticker's on all my Yamato Valks, I don't know if it's worth the money Arcadia wants, if you don't have that particular Valk, then hell yes, go for the premium version, no doubt, otherwise...I dunno if I could part with the cash for the premium finish. Now...if they were panel lined and slightly weathered???...that might be a whole other kettle of fish. Quote
MAC-X Posted April 26, 2017 Posted April 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Slave IV said: Basically, tampos look better...especially when they are shot in focus and the stickered photos are not. LOL! Quote
anubis20 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 I wish Arcadia would hurry up and release this... Its the only item im waiting on to ship my Amiami order Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 How come HLJ is showing Low Stock on the regular release and I haven't receive any invoice yet? Anyone receive theirs yet for the regular? Quote
sumyumgoy Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 I ordered mine from Nippon Yasan and got the "Preparation in Progress" notice. Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 43 minutes ago, sumyumgoy said: I ordered mine from Nippon Yasan and got the "Preparation in Progress" notice. Thanks! Funny. Coz I just got my payment request from HLJ. Hehehe. Quote
anubis20 Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: How come HLJ is showing Low Stock on the regular release and I haven't receive any invoice yet? Anyone receive theirs yet for the regular? Im waiting on amiami's invoice Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 28, 2017 Posted April 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, anubis20 said: Im waiting on amiami's invoice Paid my regular Hikaru order. I hate it when you're being robbed by these toy manufacturers and stores. Hahaha! Quote
anubis20 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 Amiami finally invoiced me Dont think it will ship out before the holiday though BTW this box art is fuuuugly! Probably the worst Arcadia has put out so far Quote
anubis20 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 20 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said: when's the premium coming out? HLJ has it for May Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 Cool box art. I have a premium finish on po at ny. 99% sure I'm going to let it lapse. These look very cool I just can't rationalize the price of the premium finish. Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 12 minutes ago, anubis20 said: HLJ has it for May i can't wait thx bro! Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 Shoot. I forgot that it's their Golden Week holiday. Does it start on Wednesday, right? Hope HLJ ships out before Wednesday. Quote
anubis20 Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 54 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Shoot. I forgot that it's their Golden Week holiday. Does it start on Wednesday, right? Hope HLJ ships out before Wednesday. Im right there with you hopefully Amiami gets packages out by tomorrow. Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 i have stuff at private warehouse but waiting for the yen to go up some more Quote
Mr Bomber Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) On 22/4/2017 at 0:56 AM, jenius said: I didn't realize the "Premium" version was expected a month after the regular release. Premium version is showing 5/31 at NY so no payment requests there. Hey jenius you gonna get both premium and non premium? Would be cool for a video comparing them both. Edited May 1, 2017 by Mr Bomber Misspell Quote
jenius Posted May 1, 2017 Posted May 1, 2017 I'm not, I will do a comparison to my regular release Focker though, I think that should do the trick... might even be better as it will give an immediate visual cue as to which is the regular release. Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 On 5/1/2017 at 9:30 AM, anubis20 said: Im right there with you hopefully Amiami gets packages out by tomorrow. Hey Anubis. Looks like HLJ shipped mine before the holidays. Woohoo! How about yours, sir? Quote
anubis20 Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 36 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Hey Anubis. Looks like HLJ shipped mine before the holidays. Woohoo! How about yours, sir? When did you get your tracking number? I just got my tracking number from Amiami this morning but i have no clue if it will leave the island in time. Its currently sitting at "Posting/Collection". Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 1 hour ago, anubis20 said: When did you get your tracking number? I just got my tracking number from Amiami this morning but i have no clue if it will leave the island in time. Its currently sitting at "Posting/Collection". ok i sold another 25S, i'm ready to buy this! can't wait till may!! Quote
dizman Posted May 3, 2017 Posted May 3, 2017 3 hours ago, anubis20 said: When did you get your tracking number? I just got my tracking number from Amiami this morning but i have no clue if it will leave the island in time. Its currently sitting at "Posting/Collection". I'm in the same posting/collection wait as you, guess we just gotta hold out for an extra week Quote
no3Ljm Posted May 4, 2017 Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, anubis20 said: When did you get your tracking number? I just got my tracking number from Amiami this morning but i have no clue if it will leave the island in time. Its currently sitting at "Posting/Collection". Got the tracking May 1st, PST time. Package was picked up May 2nd, Japan time. I used FedEx though from HLJ. And based on the last update, it will get delivered on Friday. Assuming that it will get delivered in the morning at work, means I'll receive it in the afternoon. But if it get delivered in the afternoon, then I'll get it by Monday next week. Edited May 4, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote
ChristopherB Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 Howdy, If anyone ordered an extra or have a pre-order they no longer wish to pursue, please contact me and we can make some arrangements. Thanks in advance, Christopher Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 20 minutes ago, ChristopherB said: Howdy, If anyone ordered an extra or have a pre-order they no longer wish to pursue, please contact me and we can make some arrangements. Thanks in advance, Christopher i'll keep an eye and see if it opens up again. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 5, 2017 Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, ChristopherB said: Howdy, If anyone ordered an extra or have a pre-order they no longer wish to pursue, please contact me and we can make some arrangements. Thanks in advance, Christopher I think po will reopen and they will likely be available at release as well. Arcadia doesn't seem to sell out as quickly as bandai Edited May 5, 2017 by spacemanoeuvres a word Quote
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