mickyg Posted August 30, 2017 Posted August 30, 2017 (edited) 22 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: No Makina? Looks like it comes with an Arad emblem though, so that's something. Edited August 30, 2017 by mickyg Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 30, 2017 Posted August 30, 2017 42 minutes ago, mickyg said: Looks like it comes with an Arad emblem though, so that's something. But that emblem wasn't in the box art though. Makina is. Quote
TMBounty_Hunter Posted August 30, 2017 Posted August 30, 2017 Modify the Freyja figure into Makina Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 6 hours ago, TMBounty_Hunter said: Modify the Freyja figure into Makina Uhm. The Makina shown on the boxart is not wearing a pilot suit and not in the pilot seat position. Quote
Grayson72 Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Why is the VF-31A Kairos listed as discontinued on the HLJ site? It was supposed to be released this month. Quote
slide Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 38 minutes ago, Grayson72 said: Why is the VF-31A Kairos listed as discontinued on the HLJ site? It was supposed to be released this month. I got my four in my PW right now... perhaps they sold out of their expected stock? Quote
kajnrig Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 What slide said. They went from Order Stop straight to Discontinued. Shame, too. For what it's worth, the VF-19EF/A, also a limited-edition kit, was originally released in March and is getting re-issued in December. Chances are good the same will happen with this kit, since it's so popular. Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Grayson72 said: Why is the VF-31A Kairos listed as discontinued on the HLJ site? It was supposed to be released this month. Here's another chance. Go go go! https://hlj.com/product/HSG65838/Air Quote
chyll2 Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Tempted to buy one but who am I kidding? I took a look at the 1999 pictures of sprue and manual, and again I am reminded that I barely have time to do it. Quote
seti88 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Posted August 31, 2017 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Here's another chance. Go go go! https://hlj.com/product/HSG65838/Air Hot potato is gone..hey wait a min this ain't a DX! Quote
chyll2 Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 tomytec sold out hasegawa sold out Now I am scared for the DX toy (if ever they decide to release it) Quote
wm cheng Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Yep, I missed out on the Hasegawa VF-1D Gerwalk with the little Minmay figure thinking it was Hasegawa and they're not like Bandai DXs - boy was I wrong! Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 6 hours ago, seti88 said: Hot potato is gone..hey wait a min this ain't a DX! Then why you're in the Model Kits section? Quote
KOG Water Dragon Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I got a payment request for my VF-31A Kairos from HLJ. I only ordered one though. Since it's a version that required some significant new tooling, I would hope that they'll release a limited edition decal variant of the VF-31A later on. To get more profit from the toolings. Quote
kajnrig Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 It wasn't that significant, I don't think. It only replaces the canards, wings, head, and bits of clear pieces. That's not too different from other LE kits. Quote
KOG Water Dragon Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 10 minutes ago, kajnrig said: It wasn't that significant, I don't think. It only replaces the canards, wings, head, and bits of clear pieces. That's not too different from other LE kits. Well, we got a limited edition VF-0C with delta wings based on the delta wing VF-0D, so there's a precedent for this. Quote
kajnrig Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 Oh yeah, definitely I also hope they'll do another release of it. I just don't think it cost them much for the extra tooling was all; I'm sure they've made their profit with just this batch of already sold out kits. A VF-31B wouldn't be a bad idea, especially since it apparently exists in-universe. It'd be a nice opportunity to shed some light on its properties. Quote
KOG Water Dragon Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 1 hour ago, kajnrig said: Oh yeah, definitely I also hope they'll do another release of it. I just don't think it cost them much for the extra tooling was all; I'm sure they've made their profit with just this batch of already sold out kits. A VF-31B wouldn't be a bad idea, especially since it apparently exists in-universe. It'd be a nice opportunity to shed some light on its properties. I can't find an online reference for what the VF-31B looks like. But I appreciate all basic/cannon-fodder units. Still can't understand why Hasegawa hasn't done a VF-25A (or YF-25). Very easy mould-recycling opportunities. Quote
Hiryu Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 Yes, I am curious too. What is a VF-31B? Quote
kajnrig Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 Per Seto, first mentioned as part of a discussion on gunpods: Yep, though it's one of those variants that's mentioned but never seen. Another mass production type like the VF-31A. That's literally all we know about it, that it exists. Quote
seti88 Posted September 1, 2017 Author Posted September 1, 2017 10 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Then why you're in the Model Kits section? The song of the 31A reaches far and wide ..i just didnt expect it to be unavailable, tot it would still be available till the end of the year at least... Quote
no3Ljm Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 4 hours ago, seti88 said: The song of the 31A reaches far and wide ..i just didnt expect it to be unavailable, tot it would still be available till the end of the year at least... Well, let's hope for a DX version instead. Quote
ivorysniper Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) On 8/29/2017 at 0:34 AM, no3Ljm said: 1/72 VF-31C Siegfried (Mirage Farina Jenius Unit). December 2017. Y3800. Great heads up !. Pre-ordered. Edited September 1, 2017 by ivorysniper Quote
ivorysniper Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 15 hours ago, KOG Water Dragon said: I can't find an online reference for what the VF-31B looks like. But I appreciate all basic/cannon-fodder units. Still can't understand why Hasegawa hasn't done a VF-25A (or YF-25). Very easy mould-recycling opportunities. At some point we'll have them... no despair Quote
KOG Water Dragon Posted September 1, 2017 Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, ivorysniper said: At some point we'll have them... no despair I hope you're right! Hasegawa has released SO many VF-1 repops... and also a fair number of variants for their YF-19, YF-21, VF-0, and even VF-11 kits. So the relatively reserved amount of VF-25 versions so far seems strange. Quote
chyll2 Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 You have to consider that most of the reuse of existing mold did not happened in a short period of time. Quote
kajnrig Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) And actually, 9 hours ago, KOG Water Dragon said: So the relatively reserved amount of VF-25 versions so far seems strange. Counting the Supers and such, there are already a bunch of versions of the VF-25. In only a few years, too. - VF-25F/S - Super VF-25F/S - VF-25G w/ sound boosters - Super VF-25G - RVF-25 - Super RVF-25 ...but anyway, now we're getting off track. Has anyone shipped their kits yet, or are you waiting for September/October releases like I am? EDIT: Notice how the box art and production photos are different? It's just a change in color palette and lighting, for sure, but I do like the darker tones of the box art scheme. Maybe I'll do one in that, one in the recommended colors. Edited September 2, 2017 by kajnrig Quote
slide Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 Just now, kajnrig said: ...but anyway, now we're getting off track. Has anyone shipped their kits yet, or are you waiting for September/October releases like I am? No, I'm going to trickle-in the rest of the available Delta kits into my PW, then ship it all... a MINIMUM of 1 pay-cheque before my Local Comic-con at the end of October. but my wants rarely align with the universe's whims... Quote
TMBounty_Hunter Posted September 2, 2017 Posted September 2, 2017 I shipped mine. Will hopefully have it mid-September to add to the backlog pile. Quote
NZEOD Posted September 7, 2017 Posted September 7, 2017 Mines getting done more like the box art than the recommended. there are one or two a week on Buyee.co.jp, I have 2 so far Quote
Thom Posted September 8, 2017 Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Banzai Hobby carries it, and I don't see discontinued anywhere... http://banzaihobby.com/Hasegawa-4967834658387 And looking at it, it looks like the major difference is just the outer wing section and the paint/decals. You could backdate the VF-31J to the A with a scratch built outer wing. Edited September 8, 2017 by Thom Quote
Hiryu Posted September 12, 2017 Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) On 9/7/2017 at 7:23 PM, Thom said: Banzai Hobby carries it, and I don't see discontinued anywhere... http://banzaihobby.com/Hasegawa-4967834658387 And looking at it, it looks like the major difference is just the outer wing section and the paint/decals. You could backdate the VF-31J to the A with a scratch built outer wing. Tried to order from them. They ended up canceling my order because they didn't have any in stock. They seem to be one of those sourcing companies -- not sure if that's what you call it, where you order and they see if they can get it for you. Dang.. I totally regret not jumping on the pre order. Didn't think these were going to fly off the shelves like the DXs. This variant is beautiful. Wish they would have used it for the main valk instead of the FSW. FSW is so played out imo. Edited September 12, 2017 by Hiryu Quote
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