borgified Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 DX VF-1 for grabs of Manda for 35k yen [opened, package damaged and item scratched (see pics)] https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1116055602&ref=list&keyword=マクロス&lang=en Quote
Geekz Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 anyone wants to take a guess how much the GBP armor will cost? Quote
Vifam7 Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 15 hours ago, tekering said: Nothing new there. Bandai's been overdoing the tampo since the DX YF-19. I call this "Katoki-fication". I think ever since Katoki Hajime got involved in the Fix Figuration and Ver.Ka Gundams, it seems Bandai occasionally likes to overdo the tampo on their premium figures. I also think a bit of the blocky square-ness of this DX is a bit of Katoki influence as well (even though he wasn't actually involved). Quote
jenius Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 After years of very little painted on detail, I'm okay with the pendulum swinging too far the other way for a bit. Quote
Dobber Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 59 minutes ago, jenius said: After years of very little painted on detail, I'm okay with the pendulum swinging too far the other way for a bit. Agreed Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 they charge you for the tampo. payment is in the form of missiles Quote
peter Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, borgified said: DX VF-1 for grabs of Manda for 35k yen [opened, package damaged and item scratched (see pics)] https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1116055602&ref=list&keyword=マクロス&lang=en Christ, I can't believe the prices on these things. I saw a BNIB one for around 2k yen less when I was in Nagaoka back in February and decided that as much as I loved Macross, I didn't need it that badly. I pre-ordered a strike pack just to force myself to buy at least one of these things (have a few of 1/48 Yammies), but if I end up paying more than MSRP for a DX 1/48 Roy one day, it may be the last in a series of unpleasant events (7,F, D, and prices of fukking toys) that compels me to walk away from Macross altogether. I'll either have to go be poor somewhere else, or find a better job that puts me in a position to say "Pfffft, 350 bones for a chunk of plastic that cost $25 to manufacture, why the hell not?" Edited July 15, 2019 by peter Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 Good news again guys, "pre-orders" for the Max 1A are now down to 20,000yen on Yahoo Japan Auctions. Get ready for a bunch to be available on release day. Quote
jvmacross Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 21 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Good news again guys, "pre-orders" for the Max 1A are now down to 20,000yen on Yahoo Japan Auctions. Link(s)? Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 1 minute ago, jvmacross said: Link(s)? Looking at the ending/sold values on the auctions. https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/closedsearch/closedsearch?va=DX+VF-1A&vo=&ve=&auccat=0&aucminprice=&aucmaxprice=&slider=0&ei=UTF-8&f_adv=1&fr=auc_adv Several sold for 20k, several for 23-24k, and one for 19.5k Quote
jvmacross Posted July 15, 2019 Posted July 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Looking at the ending/sold values on the auctions. https://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/closedsearch/closedsearch?va=DX+VF-1A&vo=&ve=&auccat=0&aucminprice=&aucmaxprice=&slider=0&ei=UTF-8&f_adv=1&fr=auc_adv Several sold for 20k, several for 23-24k, and one for 19.5k Yeah....still after proxy fees and shipping you are still looking at 250-300 usd....but still better than than what they spiked to immediately after the PO madness night Quote
F360 Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, jvmacross said: Yeah....still after proxy fees and shipping you are still looking at 250-300 usd....but still better than than what they spiked to immediately after the PO madness night I main point is that the demand is dropping closer to release so for people that was not able to secure a preorder or still want a 2nd one , they will have more confidence in being able to get one close to msrp . Even with auction , for a 20,000 yen item , you can get it shipped to your proxy for around 1200 yen , fee can be 300 to 700 yen depending on which proxy you use . And since this does not include a extra display stand , the shipping might even fit with Sal small packet , if not maybe ems for 4100 yen . So the total can be around 24300 yen to 25600 yen shipped with auction and proxy. yahoo Auctions give a good indication of demand so you should be able to find it selling for similar price on mandarake, jungle, and other stores which at those places you won’t be paying domestic shipping and proxy fees Quote
jvmacross Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 55 minutes ago, F360 said: I main point is that the demand is dropping closer to release so for people that was not able to secure a preorder or still want a 2nd one , they will have more confidence in being able to get one close to msrp . Even with auction , for a 20,000 yen item , you can get it shipped to your proxy for around 1200 yen , fee can be 300 to 700 yen depending on which proxy you use . And since this does not include a extra display stand , the shipping might even fit with Sal small packet , if not maybe ems for 4100 yen . So the total can be around 24300 yen to 25600 yen shipped with auction and proxy. yahoo Auctions give a good indication of demand so you should be able to find it selling for similar price on mandarake, jungle, and other stores which at those places you won’t be paying domestic shipping and proxy fees yep, depending on proxy used, you can get one between 250-300 USD. Hopefully that number will keep falling as we get closer to release day. Quote
spacemanspiff Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 Forgive my noob-ish questions here, but I need some help. Will any fast/super packs work on the VF-1J Bandia DX? I love the DX VF-1J and recently received the missle set. I really can't afford to go all in on VF-1S, but really dig the big thrusters and armor of the fast/super packs. I know it's not cannon with the show. Quote
HardlyNever Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 1 minute ago, spacemanspiff said: Forgive my noob-ish questions here, but I need some help. Will any fast/super packs work on the VF-1J Bandia DX? I love the DX VF-1J and recently received the missle set. I really can't afford to go all in on VF-1S, but really dig the big thrusters and armor of the fast/super packs. I know it's not cannon with the show. Assuming you mean the actual Bandai DX super/strike parts (not some old yamato ones), then yes, it should work on the VF-1J. Technically no one has done it with this line, since they aren't out yet. But it is incredibly unlikely Bandai made different attachment points/tabs for the GBP to work with the 1J, then other attachment points/tabs that only work with valks that had the super/strike parts. Like, that would be taking it to a whole new level of scumbaggery, and it would actually cost Bandai more money to do that. So I'd say it is very likely the super parts will work with the 1J. Quote
Geekz Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 10:10 PM, Ignacio Ocamica said: 6.800 Yen. Why give them ideas hopefully at this range, considering the armored parts for the vf31 is at 17k yen (although that one is a lot more complicated to make) Quote
seti88 Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 10:10 PM, Ignacio Ocamica said: 6.800 Yen. Why give them ideas 11 minutes ago, Geekz said: hopefully at this range, considering the armored parts for the vf31 is at 17k yen (although that one is a lot more complicated to make) Sorry to burst your bubble folks....but the current 1/48 strike/super parts have already set the bottom at 8800 yen.... Quote
That one dude Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/17/2019 at 1:28 AM, HardlyNever said: Assuming you mean the actual Bandai DX super/strike parts (not some old yamato ones), then yes, it should work on the VF-1J. Technically no one has done it with this line, since they aren't out yet. But it is incredibly unlikely Bandai made different attachment points/tabs for the GBP to work with the 1J, then other attachment points/tabs that only work with valks that had the super/strike parts. Like, that would be taking it to a whole new level of scumbaggery, and it would actually cost Bandai more money to do that. So I'd say it is very likely the super parts will work with the 1J. Got a chance to check it out at the Tamashii nations store in Akihabara, the attachments are exactly the same on the VF-1S and the VF-1J. Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 20 minutes ago, That one dude said: Got a chance to check it out at the Tamashii nations store in Akihabara, the attachments are exactly the same on the VF-1S and the VF-1J. Were you allowed to take pics? Bet that was a blast! I keep telling my work they need to send me to Japan. Quote
eggy99 Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 11 hours ago, jenius said: Yamato charged 12,000 yen for their 1/48 GBP. Anticipated Bandai TWE pricing: ¥20,000 Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 3 hours ago, eggy99 said: Anticipated Bandai TWE pricing: ¥20,000 Assuming it is, I’m willing to pay that as long that the boosters, arm and leg armors can be worn properly in Gerwalk mode. And when I say properly, it means the thigh and legs doesn’t need to be ‘straight’. Quote
levzloi Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 https://www.nippon-yasan.com/27881-super-dimension-fortress-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom.html Max available at their inflated rate. Quote
Anasazi37 Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 26 minutes ago, levzloi said: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/27881-super-dimension-fortress-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom.html Max available at their inflated rate. He was listed at "not available" on NY for most of today. Guess they found a few more from third party sellers.... Quote
Lolicon Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 28 minutes ago, levzloi said: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/27881-super-dimension-fortress-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom.html Max available at their inflated rate. How could anyone pass it up at that price? Quote
borgified Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 Ugh... For that price, anyone who is desperate for a DX Max 1a will fork out the cash to grab it regardless. Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 37 minutes ago, borgified said: Ugh... For that price, anyone who is desperate for a DX Max 1a will fork out the cash to grab it regardless. True that! I purchased the 1s for that much :shrugs: Quote
vlenhoff Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 I am surprised NY didn't increase the price on the 1A Max, as they did with the 1S Hikkie. NY made me pay a while back for Max's, and it was the same price as it is today. I am hopping the do Kaki, and Roy soonish. Unless they release the 1D, I think I'll be done with the line. I have been looking at Madrake's and Jungle's Yammie 1/48 TV Max and Kaki, but the prices are out of my reach for now. I should prob sell my never opened DYRL Max. I have never been a huge fan of DYRL colors, just me. Did Yamato ever do a 1/48 DYRL Max 1S? It went under my radar if the did. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, vlenhoff said: Did Yamato ever do a 1/48 DYRL Max 1S? It went under my radar if the did. No. I double checked it via @jenius website Anymoon, which by the way sporting a new format. Nice! Edited July 21, 2019 by no3Ljm Quote
borgified Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 2 hours ago, vlenhoff said: Did Yamato ever do a 1/48 DYRL Max 1S? It went under my radar if the did. 23 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: No. I double checked it via @jenius website Anymoon, which by the way sporting a new format. Nice! If Bandai was to make a DX Max's 1s, I can say that close to 90+% of us will jump on it in a flash (and with DRYL Supers correct?). Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted August 5, 2019 Posted August 5, 2019 Can we count down to Max yet? Maybe get him by the end of Sept if we're lucky, and he releases by mid-month? Maybe it's a little too soon to get excited, but I'm missing the VF-1 discussion here. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted August 5, 2019 Posted August 5, 2019 40 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Can we count down to Max yet? Maybe get him by the end of Sept if we're lucky, and he releases by mid-month? Maybe it's a little too soon to get excited, but I'm missing the VF-1 discussion here. DX VF-1 is a fantastic toy... I’m fine with Bandai taking their time. I need a few months where my CC bill doesn’t outstrip my mortgage lol Quote
jenius Posted August 5, 2019 Posted August 5, 2019 Yeah, max VF-1A back to back with the Arcadia SV-51 and the Sentinel VR-041 is a lot of cash out the door in short order. Quote
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