sqidd Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 12 minutes ago, Matt Random said: A few pictures of mine for fun. Has anyone else noticed the canopy being a bit open? Seems like the pilot is a bit too large - I see that his helmet is smooshed against the inside of the canopy. I noticed the wonky leg fin in gerwalk mode when I was processing the picture. I just checked two of mine. Canopies are shut all the way. But yes, the pilot is pretty much right up against them. I'd call it "perfect". The 1J's have a pilot that is too small. Quote
jenius Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 I thought my canopy wouldn't shut perfectly once, the removable console wasn't seated 100%. Once that was fixed it was all good. Quote
Matt Random Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 Thanks for the tips. The console on mine is loose so I'll check the seating the next time I get it out of battroid mode. I'll also try squishing the pilot a bit more since I do see the red color on the very top of his helmet smooshed against the canopy. I really only notice the fit in pictures and when I close the canopy since it lacks that satisfying thunk of the 1J going closed. I do definitely prefer the size of the DYRL pilot over the tiny TV pilot. Quote
no3Ljm Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 Anyone tried to remove the 'parting line' on their canopies? Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 My 1S canopy shuts all the way down. It's my 1J that I have to press the canopy to make it perfectly flush with the nose/forward fuselage. Quote
F360 Posted December 29, 2019 Posted December 29, 2019 8 hours ago, Halfstep said: I would like to ask those that received the SSP parts, does the gun pod sit on the ground in fighter mode with landing gear out? It looks to me from pics that it has zero clearance. The gun pod does not sit on the ground, there still clearance Quote
tjdetweiler Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 On 12/28/2019 at 9:36 AM, crackpot said: A tourist trap I'd like to visit in the future. How is it a defense against scalpers when they're jacking the prices themselves? Lol! Holy Sh@%$ nearly 15K for strike packs - take 10% off tax free if they offer tax free ahh good times, I remember I bought my Golion Chogokin 2 days before the release date for 36K yen and the retail was 32K yen I was hesitant at first but pulled the trigger, mission accomplished on finding one as 3 days we leave Japan and that thing cost 45K yen upwards now + shipping. Waiting for the Strike packs to come - AE has shipped them Quote
crackpot Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 18 minutes ago, tjdetweiler said: Holy Sh@%$ nearly 15K for strike packs - take 10% off tax free if they offer tax free ahh good times, I remember I bought my Golion Chogokin 2 days before the release date for 36K yen and the retail was 32K yen I was hesitant at first but pulled the trigger, mission accomplished on finding one as 3 days we leave Japan and that thing cost 45K yen upwards now + shipping. Waiting for the Strike packs to come - AE has shipped them Somebody at Amazon JP sold the SSP about a week ago. It was 12,727¥ for one but DHL shipping was just 627¥. A little above what you probably paid at AE with shipping. Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 3 hours ago, crackpot said: Somebody at Amazon JP sold the SSP about a week ago. It was 12,727¥ for one but DHL shipping was just 627¥. A little above what you probably paid at AE with shipping. Yup. I picked that one up while I wait for NY. Will have it tomorrow. (Would’ve had it sooner but was traveling.) Quote
Anasazi37 Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 3 hours ago, crackpot said: Somebody at Amazon JP sold the SSP about a week ago. It was 12,727¥ for one but DHL shipping was just 627¥. A little above what you probably paid at AE with shipping. ¥11470 from AE using Registered Small Packet, "shipped" to the US. I put shipped in quotes because it's been four days since they sent me the shipping notification and I haven't been able to track the package yet. They generated the shipping label and sent me the tracking number, but who knows if it's actually been dropped off at the post office. I've never had shipping issues with them, so it will get here...eventually. Quote
Guyffon Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 Anyone know if the strike cannon could swivel left and right in the anime? Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 13 minutes ago, Guyffon said: Anyone know if the strike cannon could swivel left and right in the anime? No, but it needs to to pull off some of the anime poses. Though that's more to do with how flexible the battroid itself is drawn, and artistic license. Quote
OzmaLee74 Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 Big in Japan shipped my SSP on 12-18 but since I chose SAL it still just says “Origin Post is Preparing Shipment”. Probably already in the US but since this is the busiest time of the year for them, things are moving slower than normal. Heck, an EMS shipment of mine took 10 days when I normally receive them in 3 to 5. Quote
tjdetweiler Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 Yes!!!! My last haul for 2019 - I can't wait to put this on! Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted December 30, 2019 Posted December 30, 2019 Can’t fit this on the stand in a Detolf w/FEXT. But still looking good. Quote
tjdetweiler Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) "I love you so..." Edited December 31, 2019 by tjdetweiler Quote
sqidd Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, tjdetweiler said: "I love you so..." You win this thread today! Quote
tjdetweiler Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) I thought about taking that pic months ago after VF1s Hikaru was annoucned hehe! Edited December 31, 2019 by tjdetweiler Quote
Grey728 Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 I’ve been wanting to do this pose since I first saw it. Quote
505thAirborne Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 45 minutes ago, Grey728 said: I’ve been wanting to do this pose since I first saw it. I like it!!! Quote
Lolicon Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 Mailman just delivered my SSPs. Just in time for the new year! Yay! Looking forward to playing around with them... after the new year. But dammit AE, don't advertise the contents like this! Just "plastic toy" is sufficient. Quote
Lolicon Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/29/2019 at 12:49 PM, Matt Random said: A few pictures of mine for fun. Has anyone else noticed the canopy being a bit open? Seems like the pilot is a bit too large - I see that his helmet is smooshed against the inside of the canopy. I noticed the wonky leg fin in gerwalk mode when I was processing the picture. The lower stabilizers are another area where Bandai took a step backwards from Yamato. Aside from the clearly visible unpainted joint, it moves out of place if you so much as breathe on it. The 1S pilot is still a little bit on the small side, but it's close enough that it looks fine. The TV pilots on the other hand... Quote
sqidd Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, Lolicon said: The lower stabilizers are another area where Bandai took a step backwards from Yamato. Aside from the clearly visible unpainted joint, it moves out of place if you so much as breathe on it. I'm guessing they did them this way to allow for more attractive GBP? Quote
Matt Random Posted December 31, 2019 Posted December 31, 2019 IMO, the fins and nosecone are quite a sacrifice for an accessory that won't be installed on most copies. I would have preferred securely pegged removable parts such that you don't notice the feature unless you are consulting the the GBP accessory manual. Thankfully the nosecone on my S is much tighter than my J. Fins are still just as floppy and I agree that the joint is ugly on the S. Quote
Lolicon Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 4 hours ago, sqidd said: I'm guessing they did them this way to allow for more attractive GBP? Yamato has the same functionality but is rock solid. Quote
ScrambledValkyrie Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 9 hours ago, Lolicon said: Mailman just delivered my SSPs. Just in time for the new year! Yay! Looking forward to playing around with them... after the new year. But dammit AE, don't advertise the contents like this! Just "plastic toy" is sufficient. Agreed, that customs declaration is a little too detailed. I've never seen one so specific. Does AE tend to do that? Quote
efisher Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 16 hours ago, Lolicon said: Mailman just delivered my SSPs. Just in time for the new year! Yay! Looking forward to playing around with them... after the new year. But dammit AE, don't advertise the contents like this! Just "plastic toy" is sufficient. LOL! At least they don't put doll in the description box like CDJapan does. Quote
sqidd Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 17 hours ago, Lolicon said: Mailman just delivered my SSPs. Just in time for the new year! Yay! Looking forward to playing around with them... after the new year. But dammit AE, don't advertise the contents like this! Just "plastic toy" is sufficient. Collectors Toy - Bandai DX Strike & Super Parts Set - A Little Too Much Tampo - Hollow On The Inside - May Not Be As Good As 20yr Old Yamato If you're going to go full description, why mess around? 27 minutes ago, efisher said: LOL! At least they don't put doll in the description box like CDJapan does. A buddy/employee says "Looks like you got some new dolls" every time he walks in my office. That dirty rat! Edited January 1, 2020 by sqidd Quote
Saburo Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) Happy New Year, wish all my fellow MWF members a great 2020!! Edited January 1, 2020 by Saburo Quote
Convectuoso Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 Got cartjacked on a 1S for ¥25K at Mandarake Quote
Slave IV Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 5 hours ago, Saburo said: Happy New Year, wish all my fellow MWF members a great 2020!! Happy New Year! Quote
Lolicon Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 47 minutes ago, Convectuoso said: Got cartjacked on a 1S for ¥25K at Mandarake Because they're 30k now! Quote
Lolicon Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 5 hours ago, sqidd said: Collectors Toy - Bandai DX Strike & Super Parts Set - A Little Too Much Tampo - Hollow On The Inside - May Not Be As Good As 20yr Old Yamato LOL Quote
DewPoint Posted January 1, 2020 Posted January 1, 2020 6 hours ago, efisher said: LOL! At least they don't put doll in the description box like CDJapan does. 6 hours ago, sqidd said: Collectors Toy - Bandai DX Strike & Super Parts Set - A Little Too Much Tampo - Hollow On The Inside - May Not Be As Good As 20yr Old Yamato If you're going to go full description, why mess around? A buddy/employee says "Looks like you got some new dolls" every time he walks in my office. That dirty rat! Happy New Year! I will argue that Valkyries are very "Doll" like. A lot of you baby them, play dress up with armor/missiles/SSP, and depending on which ones you have, you can play Mommy/Daddy or romance dating with them. You can even get a hanger to play house! Quote
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