rdrunner Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 17 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: No official time yet. But it safe to assume that it's 4pm JST. There's some PO back then that it happened around 7pm JST. Can't remember what item was that. This would probably be a tough PO night, given how quickly prices had increased for the DX VF-1J since release date. Not looking forward to having to get up early Monday morning (Eastern time US) for this... but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 5 minutes ago, rdrunner said: Not looking forward to having to get up early Monday morning (Eastern time US) for this... but oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 If any one is still waiting on confirmation of a special flight stand for this one, I think it's confirmed it will not come with one like the 1J did. http://macross.jp/news/?id=1067 ■ Product specification Length: about 300 mm (at the time of fighter) Material: ABS, die cast, made of PVC ■ Set content -Body -Replacement angle wrist left and right x3 -Replacement round wrist left and right -Gun pod -Pilot figure -Gerwalk antenna x2 -Abdominal detail up parts left and right -Stand Would be interesting if Bandai re-release the VF-1J no flight stand edition along side the VF-1A Max as a surprise, kind of like how they will be re-releasing Metal Build Eva Unit 1 when Eva Unit 2 drops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 One last thought is keeping me from pulling the trigger on multiple missile sets - What if they reissue it once for each release? Max's 1A's set might come with a Zentraedi jacket, later super releases with the super parts, etc. An argument against this is that "Hikaru's VF-1J" is nowhere in the product name, and this release of missile sets included reaction warheads, which Hikaru's 1J was never equipped with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 27 minutes ago, MikeRoz said: One last thought is keeping me from pulling the trigger on multiple missile sets - What if they reissue it once for each release? Max's 1A's set might come with a Zentraedi jacket, later super releases with the super parts, etc. An argument against this is that "Hikaru's VF-1J" is nowhere in the product name, and this release of missile sets included reaction warheads, which Hikaru's 1J was never equipped with. You buy now, ask questions later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, Slave IV said: You buy now, ask questions later! Sage advice. Plus, at 12:00 AM to 3:00 AM (depending on where you reside) it'll be too late/early to think straight. Just click, click, approve, click, hold your breath until a confirmation page pulls up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 And then wait 6 months for the re-issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, Bolt said: And then wait 6 months for the re-issue I'm curious as to what Bandai Macross item has been reissued within 6 months in the last several years? Has anything Bandai Macross released in the last several years been reissued at all, let alone in 6 months? But I guess there is the stronger possibility of a different release like the TV/Movie VF-31F and the Lil Draken sets that are associated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 The next release being an obscure release makes hopes of reissues soon dim... Think of all the valks that need to debut still and at one every nine months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Bolt said: And then wait 6 months for the re-issue you mean for the re-issue that may or may not come in the near or far future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardlyNever Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 hours ago, MikeRoz said: One last thought is keeping me from pulling the trigger on multiple missile sets - What if they reissue it once for each release? Max's 1A's set might come with a Zentraedi jacket, later super releases with the super parts, etc. An argument against this is that "Hikaru's VF-1J" is nowhere in the product name, and this release of missile sets included reaction warheads, which Hikaru's 1J was never equipped with. While this seems somewhat reasonable, we're dealing with Bandai here. They are perfectly comfortable and capable of doing unreasonable things like only releasing an accessory set that works with multiple releases, one time. If you want an idea how crazy it can get, go look at the secondary market prices for the Frontier valks super and armor parts. That would be easy money for Bandai to make if they did a reissue, but they probably never will. Even if they do, it won't be until they reissue/update those particular valks, which could be a very long time. Like Slave IV said, if you think you might want the missiles, it is a lot safer to buy now. Otherwise you're at the whims of Bandai and the secondary market. Worst case scenario, they do multiple releases and you might have to sell a set you don't want at slightly below what you paid for it. That's why I caved and bought two missile sets. Definitely a better-safe-than-sorry situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 I'd get the sets now since it's a TWE. I don't think they've reissued TWE macross items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathans82 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Just got my VF-1J in. Other than Anime-Export, HLJ, AmiAmi, Amazon Japan, any other sites do you guys recommend for purchasing the DX VF-1A? Edited April 3, 2019 by nathans82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iguanaman8989 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) On 4/1/2019 at 6:22 AM, Killaforevah said: Anyone else broke their battroid dispay adapter? The tiny claws that hold the hip joint came off It happened to mine, just one side though, so it still kinda works. Though mine hasn’t left fighter since shortly after it arrived, so I haven’t had any trouble. Edited April 3, 2019 by iguanaman8989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, nathans82 said: Just got my VF-1J in. Other than Anime-Export, HLJ, AmiAmi, Amazon Japan, any other sites do you guys recommend for purchasing the DX VF-1A? To be honest. At this point in collecting, it's more of a where you can secure a preorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 45 minutes ago, nathans82 said: Just got my VF-1J in. Other than Anime-Export, HLJ, AmiAmi, Amazon Japan, any other sites do you guys recommend for purchasing the DX VF-1A? I always recommend Nippon-Yasan...IF you can get a preorder in before they decide to cartjack you and raise the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Preordering with NY is even less fun than most other stores... Their site crashes constantly and they post listings at random and if you're lucky enough to be at the right place at the right time on a super high demand item, you'll inch yourself through the purchase process in time to find out you've been cart jacked... And then they'll list the item an hour later for 15% more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) At this point, NY is my retailer of last resort. Not saying they're the worst, but those worse than them I'll just skip using entirely. Edited April 3, 2019 by Sanity is Optional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Yeah, NY sucks ass now but IF you do get an order through at the initial price, it is still the cheapest and that is all I care about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 13 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Yeah, NY sucks ass now but IF you do get an order through at the initial price, it is still the cheapest and that is all I care about. Amazon Japan is cheaper though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, nathans82 said: Just got my VF-1J in. Other than Anime-Export, HLJ, AmiAmi, Amazon Japan, any other sites do you guys recommend for purchasing the DX VF-1A? 2 hours ago, no3Ljm said: To be honest. At this point in collecting, it's more of a where you can secure a preorder. For now, here's a safe list of where you can get most stuff for general release. (Remember: Most Tamashii Web Exclusives not included.) Amazon Japan AmiAmi Anime-Export Big In Japan CD Japan HobbyLink Japan Hobby Search Nin-Nin Game Nippon-Yasan I'm not going to add any more info for each stores since this is not the best place to tackle it. If I miss a store, please feel free to add it here. I'm also posting the proper thread here regarding the list so if you have questions on it, click the thread link below. Edited April 3, 2019 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) 55 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Amazon Japan is cheaper though I've done the calculations and for most the things I buy, It's still cheaper at NY but AJ has faster shipping. Since I don't care about fast shipping (especially when it comes in a thin, flimsy box), NY is still the better option to me...IF I am able to lock down a preorder at initial price. Edited April 4, 2019 by Slave IV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Slave IV said: I've done the calculations and for most the things I buy, It's still cheaper at NY but AJ has faster shipping. Since I don't care about fast shipping (especially when it comes in a thin, flimsy box), NY is still the better option to me...IF I am able to lock down a preorder at initial price. Eh, really depends on what you order. For the PF VE-1 and HMR VF-1D it comes out very close due to the Amazon retroactive price drops (even vs Ferry service from NY). 2x Arcadia Stands: Item(s) Subtotal: ￥ 9,124 Shipping & Handling: ￥ 1,800 Total: ￥ 10,924 1x VE-1 Item(s) Subtotal: ￥ 22,744 Shipping & Handling: ￥ 1,200 Total: ￥ 23,944 2x VF-1D Item(s) Subtotal: ￥ 11,412 Shipping & Handling: ￥ 1,800 Total: ￥ 13,212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 55 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Eh, really depends on what you order. For the PF VE-1 and HMR VF-1D it comes out very close due to the Amazon retroactive price drops (even vs Ferry service from NY). 2x Arcadia Stands: Item(s) Subtotal: ￥ 9,124 Shipping & Handling: ￥ 1,800 Total: ￥ 10,924 1x VE-1 Item(s) Subtotal: ￥ 22,744 Shipping & Handling: ￥ 1,200 Total: ￥ 23,944 2x VF-1D Item(s) Subtotal: ￥ 11,412 Shipping & Handling: ￥ 1,800 Total: ￥ 13,212 Yeah, whatever the case, AJ is becoming a major player in this game. I forgot the calculation for the Arcadia stands but NY was again slightly cheaper but I already ordered at AJ so I didn’t bother to cancel and reorder at NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Just double-checking a couple things: Does this VF-1 release smell any different from releases in the past? Are markings like in the photos below on the interior of the left leg common? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 3 hours ago, MikeRoz said: Are markings like in the photos below on the interior of the left leg common? Definitely not. Thankfully, it looks very easy to remove. 3 hours ago, MikeRoz said: Does this VF-1 release smell any different from releases in the past? I'm not sure. Let me consult with my dog on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Has anyone had good luck with importing Valkyries that reek of smoke into a smoke-free home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Leave the in a garage or other room, somewhere high but not too hot, with ventilation. Forget about them for like six months. Then you should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 49 minutes ago, MikeRoz said: Has anyone had good luck with importing Valkyries that reek of smoke into a smoke-free home? Try a neutral odor eliminator bomb with the unboxed valk inside your car perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathans82 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Thank you all, looks like Sunday is going to be a late night then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efisher Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I'm on vacation next week and have a ton of points to use at CD Japan. I'm ready! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Can someone tell me when the preorder window opens? I'm on Pacific time zone, California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Gabe Q said: Can someone tell me when the preorder window opens? I'm on Pacific time zone, California. https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converted.html?iso=20190408T16&p1=248&p2=224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 That was a much nicer version of this or some variant of it: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Convert+4%3A00+pm+JST+to+PDT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I’m ready to preorder. Only a couple more days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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