Bobby Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Well it arrived and the pain is now less I'll leave it to the reviewers to review but one thing I'll quickly mention I'm particularly happy abut is the whole thing is finished in a very nice matte finish which may resolve some of the chipping issues the previous gloss white version had around the chest plate. In love the colors...what a cool piece! Quote
Bolt Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Interesting color scheme. Overall looks great, especially with the strike and armored shoulders. Quote
Bobby Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 I'm gonna try out the strike parts tomorrow on the red/white version! Quote
jenius Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Mine just arrived... I am debating if I should review it or maybe just updatedmy red Garland review and show this Garland just in bike mode as I'm so afraid of chipping it Quote
tekering Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 5 hours ago, jenius said: I am debating if I should review it or maybe just update my red Garland review You've had more bad luck when it comes to breakage (especially concerning Garlands) than anyone else I know... And when it comes to a Garland so stupidly expensive even I wouldn't buy one, your reticence is understandable. I mean, why risk it? Quote
Bobby Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) Strike Parts are really cool! In bike mode it makes your Garland kinda look like the GR-2 Mass Production Type Bike Mode from Part II! The shoulder armor mechanism is really slick with how it folds around in both slave and bike mode. Rocket launcher panels open up to reveal missiles and there is a foldable scope on the telescoping beam cannon. One thing I had hoped to not have to do is you have to remove the taillights to fasten the backpack weapons holster. A single complaint is the long range beam cannon is sooo flimsy it just comes apart easily but still looks cool. Strike Parts for Garland! Edited May 28, 2019 by Bobby Quote
Bolt Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 ... But more of a display piece than something you can play with, or transform more than a few times.. Quote
jenius Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 I think I accidentally ordered a second set of strike parts. I will definitely be selling them if I did... won't know for sure until the end of the week. Quote
RavenHawk Posted May 27, 2019 Author Posted May 27, 2019 7 hours ago, jenius said: I think I accidentally ordered a second set of strike parts. I will definitely be selling them if I did... won't know for sure until the end of the week. These are the Kickstarter ones, not the event-only ones (that come in three versions)? Quote
jenius Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 I think, though I can not swear, that of the three event exclusive ones, one set is the same as the Kickstarter and that is the set I would have two of. Quote
jenius Posted May 27, 2019 Posted May 27, 2019 (edited) I thought the crowd-funding toy was a baby blue that just looked a little washed out in the photos... turns out it's really lavender... huh. Did we get Arcadia'ed again on color? EDIT - looking at the crowdfunding campaign, purplish seems to be right. Edited May 27, 2019 by jenius Quote
RavenHawk Posted May 28, 2019 Author Posted May 28, 2019 On 5/26/2019 at 2:06 PM, jenius said: I think I accidentally ordered a second set of strike parts. I will definitely be selling them if I did... won't know for sure until the end of the week. Let us know when you find out. Quote
jenius Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 I officially have two sets of strike parts. I think I ordered the crowd funding strike parts thinking the XI Garland would just be too much... then went and ordered the XI Garland which comes with Strike Parts when my will was broken.. So, I just got a second box that looks to be the exact same strike parts that come with the XI Garland. Would have been cool if my mistake had at least netted me some other trim color on the standalone strike parts. Quote
jenius Posted May 30, 2019 Posted May 30, 2019 Hey Bobby, did your strike parts include instructions? I just had the tray of parts in mine, no inserts. Quote
jenius Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 Well I got brave enough that I actually transformed it. Proof: I also updated my original video review and fixed the couple issues that were pointed out here and included this toy so it's now better and more comrpehensive The lack of instructions for the strike part coupled with the fact it's clear you actually have to remove parts from the toy to install them made me decide to take a break from these toys until I can find some more clear instructions that prove to me I'm doing things right. Quote
Bobby Posted June 2, 2019 Posted June 2, 2019 Hey Jenius, I'm outta town but when I get back I'll email you the materials that came with my XI (periwinkle sticker sheet for screw holes and strike parts instruction insert). Nice review update! Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 Here's Arcadia's list of display for the upcoming WonderFest 2019 Summer in July 28, 2019. Macross: - 1/60 SV-51y D.D. Ivanov Unit - 1/60 VF-0D Shin Unit [Premium Finish] - New item Megazone 23 - 1/24 Proto-Garland (Diecast) - 1/24 Hargan (Diecast) - 1/24 Transporter https://arcadia.ac/user_data/wf2019summer.php Quote
jenius Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 Macross new item? Maybe some timing on the Megazone products. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 34 minutes ago, jenius said: Macross new item? Maybe some timing on the Megazone products. There's the katakana that says 'Decomasu' ( デコマス ) . So not sure what it is actually. But it's under the Macross list. Quote
daBlah! Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 Patiently waiting on word of potential release dates for Megazone line up. Pretty much an instant buy line up with those 3 listed. There's another pair of Megazone 23 figures making an appearance at wonderfest again this year if anyone is attending. Proto garland and the gr2 in resin kit full transformable. I can't remember the scale at the minute but have the images. Quote
technoblue Posted July 14, 2019 Posted July 14, 2019 10 hours ago, no3Ljm said: There's the katakana that says 'Decomasu' ( デコマス ) . So not sure what it is actually. But it's under the Macross list. https://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2013/05/01/jargon-in-the-figure-industry/ Kahotan's blog has some definitions for common industry jargon, including 'decomasu' decoration master (or what we like to call the painted prototype). Curious if this is just the painted prototype of the VF-0D that we've seen with some concrete release-related info or if it is a prototype of another figure that Arcadia has been working on? Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 9 hours ago, technoblue said: https://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2013/05/01/jargon-in-the-figure-industry/ Kahotan's blog has some definitions for common industry jargon, including 'decomasu' decoration master (or what we like to call the painted prototype). Curious if this is just the painted prototype of the VF-0D that we've seen with some concrete release-related info or if it is a prototype of another figure that Arcadia has been working on? Thanks technoblue for that insight. Yeah, it might be a painted PF VF-0D or entirely new painted prototype of upcoming product. As far as the last line goes from their site, it says using Google Translate as: "Other items and new products such as 'Decomasu' will be exhibited." Quote
technoblue Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Thanks technoblue for that insight. Yeah, it might be a painted PF VF-0D or entirely new painted prototype of upcoming product. As far as the last line goes from their site, it says using Google Translate as: "Other items and new products such as 'Decomasu' will be exhibited." Thanks, no3Ljm! The google translation makes it seem like Arcadia has more to show everyone. I hope that's true. Just two weeks to go to find out. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, technoblue said: Thanks, no3Ljm! The google translation makes it seem like Arcadia has more to show everyone. I hope that's true. Just two weeks to go to find out. You're welcome sir! If that's another VF-1 PF announcement, then that's another celebration for me -- money saved. Quote
daBlah! Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) Some.updates from Mr.K! Edited July 17, 2019 by daBlah! Added additional image Quote
RavenHawk Posted July 17, 2019 Author Posted July 17, 2019 This isn't the Arcadia one, right? I thought that the Arcadia one was pretty much ready to go at this point. Quote
jenius Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 It is the Arcadia and those are production test shots so it is pretty much ready to go... Seems like we'll be getting pricing and release info very soon. Quote
Bobby Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 2:05 PM, daBlah! said: These are soooo coool...I just wish they were easier to obtain...I missed out when they did the first Garland. Quote
MKT Posted July 25, 2019 Posted July 25, 2019 Arcadia's 1/24 Proto Garland up for pre-orders, to be released in Nov 2019: https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-051109 http://www.anime-export.com/product/44848 Quote
jenius Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 That bronze colored plastic is giving me nightmares... I hope they formulated it differently than the last time because the Yamato has gotten SOOoOOO brittle. Quote
daBlah! Posted July 26, 2019 Posted July 26, 2019 I know Mr k said on his tweets that future developments will depend largely on the success of the proto Garland. Really have the fingers crossed that this goes down well and pushed the other products we've seen so far out the door. Quote
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