Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[lavinrac]

I think maybe a month ago or so I had gotten through to them to ship it and decided to go ferry since I waited so long anyway. I have no earthly idea when it will arrive. Maybe 2021 sometime. That's not really on them.

[Sanity is Optional]

For reference: my second PF VF-0D from NY shipped out via ferry on 6/29 and hasn't hit US shores yet.

The last one I got before that via ferry was ~2months.

[Kanedas Bike]

7 hours ago, Saburo said:

Hello everyone,

I wanted to ask who still has their VF-1 Strike Parts from NY waiting to be shipped? 

 

One set for me.

-b.

[jenius]

I'm waiting on 4 from NY, shipped by ferry (though not shipped yet).

Edited August 26, 2020 by jenius

[Chronocidal]

7 minutes ago, jenius said:

I'm waiting on 4 from NY, shipped by ferry (though not shipped yet).

Same here, 4 for me as well, but I paid for UPS, and even that wasn't enough to convince them to ship.

I'm pinging them on a weekly basis for updates, because it's been "shipping in progress" for over a month.  If they don't get them shipped before EMS comes back online for the US, I'm considering backcharging the shipping upcharge for UPS via Paypal.  I've told them as much, but still no response five weeks later.

[betocc]

On 8/24/2020 at 2:36 PM, Sanity is Optional said:

Bit different for Kakizaki, since that was a TWE, rather than retail release.

Still, keep an eye on yahoo japan auctions and Amazon Japan.

Like this one: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h495396940

 

[RedComet]

I would bet we'll see them for around 20,000 in the next few days, about Max prices. I'm waiting for that. Might get multiple to save a bit on shipping, LMK if anyone else wants one. Also gonna get mine lightly weathered, so DEFINITELY let me know if you want a Kakizaki weathering custom 

29 minutes ago, betocc said:

Like this one: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h495396940

 

 

[betocc]

8 minutes ago, RedComet said:

I would bet we'll see them for around 20,000 in the next few days, about Max prices. I'm waiting for that. Might get multiple to save a bit on shipping, LMK if anyone else wants one. Also gonna get mine lightly weathered, so DEFINITELY let me know if you want a Kakizaki weathering custom 

 

I would say it would be between the VF1A Max and the current prices for VF1S Hikaru, between 22k and 26k yens but after some weeks, not days. Max is also getting scarce every day on YJA also, let's see what happen in the next few days and wait for a good deal. 

[vf1]

47 minutes ago, betocc said:

Like this one: https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h495396940

 

That was fast to show up on YJA... haha... Hopefully prices will come down a bit.  Really looking forward to a DYRL Max VF-1A and hopefully DYRL Max VF-1S release down the road as well.

[spacemanoeuvres]

My Kakizaki’s arrived at my proxy. Not sure when or how I’ll ship them. 

[betocc]

2 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

My Kakizaki’s arrived at my proxy. Not sure when or how I’ll ship them. 

I guess it depends on what proxy you used. When using DeJapan you need to ask for the shipment once it has arrived and then you get the invoice for the shipping cost. Hopefully you will get it soon! 

[spacemanoeuvres]

4 minutes ago, betocc said:

I guess it depends on what proxy you used. When using DeJapan you need to ask for the shipment once it has arrived and then you get the invoice for the shipping cost. Hopefully you will get it soon! 

Yes I know, I’m just saying that I’ve not decided how or when to ship them

[betocc]

9 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

Yes I know, I’m just saying that I’ve not decided how or when to ship them

LOL got it 

[F360]

With proxy it’s either Fedex , DHL , or UPS if shipping to the USA .   Ems is still suspended. 

[dafob]

Woohoo! Okiniland just shipped my DX Kakizaki via DHL!  Hopefully it will arrive soon. 

Edited August 26, 2020 by dafob

[ErikElvis]

I’m looking around but still checking here for links to kaki. 

[Chronocidal]

Glad to report some good news, Big In Japan just sent me a DHL tracker for my Kakizaki.

[505thAirborne]

1 hour ago, dafob said:

Woohoo! Okiniland just shipped my DX Kakizaki via DHL!  Hopefully it will arrive soon. 

We expect to see some pics! 

[tekering]

12 hours ago, borgified said:

I'm guessing either @Saburo or @tekering will step up and swing it out of the ball park.  

Not quite yet...  

Gotta fix the markings first.  

[betocc]

Here is another Kakizaki with the Buy It Now option at YJA at 25,800 yens

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n450926082

[Sanity is Optional]

Nice, just got notification my Kakizaki arrived at my proxy. At the same time as the Auction I won.

Though the $90 FedEx shipping hurts a bit.

[borgified]

 

27 minutes ago, tekering said:

Not quite yet...  

Gotta fix the markings first.  

 

We've been Bandai'ed folks!! 

Bring out the Pitch Forks, Molotov cocktails, Cayenne Pepper Spray and the Heavy Artillery!! 

Damn... Can't even spell correctly. 

Edited August 26, 2020 by borgified

[tekering]

Whoah!  Don't think using a little thinner will make your work easier...  

The black coat is much too thin already.  

[Sanity is Optional]

I suppose at least this time they included stickers to cover their screw-up. And also for the other valks.

[MacrossJunkie]

1 hour ago, tekering said:

Not quite yet...  

Gotta fix the markings first.  

 

Wait, did that sheet come with Kaki's 1A?

Also, those are waterslides and not stickers, right?

[MacrossJunkie]

52 minutes ago, tekering said:

Whoah!  Don't think using a little thinner will make your work easier...  

The black coat is much too thin already.  

Oof... That sucks. But since those decals already had a black background, couldn't you have just placed it over top instead of trying to remove the tampo first? Or are the decals not opaque enough?

[tekering]

12 minutes ago, MacrossJunkie said:

Wait, did that sheet come with Kaki's 1A?

Also, those are waterslides and not stickers, right?

Yes, and yes.  

7 minutes ago, MacrossJunkie said:

But since those decals already had a black background, couldn't you have just placed it over top instead of trying to remove the tampo first?

Yeah, I was just being pedantic, and ended up making more work for myself...  

Nonetheless, all is right with the world again.  

[MacrossJunkie]

6 minutes ago, tekering said:

Yes, and yes.  

Yeah, I was just being pedantic, and ended up making more work for myself...  

Nonetheless, all is right with the world again.  

Those extra decals kind of makes me want to get Kakizaki's 1A. I hope they're included with other future releases as well.

Glad it still works out in the end. Looks perfect!

Are you also going to put the missing skull squadron insignias by the rear of the cockpit as well?

[Tenbatsu]

210.... guess it's 100 for Focker then.

[Anasazi37]

3 hours ago, tekering said:

Yes, and yes.  

Yeah, I was just being pedantic, and ended up making more work for myself...  

Nonetheless, all is right with the world again.  

I've been wondering about the quality of the replacement decals. That looks downright decent. Hopefully this is the last time we get Bandai'd with reversed modex numbers.

 

3 hours ago, MacrossJunkie said:

Those extra decals kind of makes me want to get Kakizaki's 1A. I hope they're included with other future releases as well.

Glad it still works out in the end. Looks perfect!

Are you also going to put the missing skull squadron insignias by the rear of the cockpit as well?

Bandai hasn't posted any pictures of a decal sheet for the Roy 1S, so this might be a one-off to appease collectors. For anyone who is interested, I still have a few decal sets available from my last run and can do another small run, if needed. $5 plus shipping. Each sheet has markings for up to four valks.

 

[sumyumgoy]

Thanks for sharing your experience @tekering!  I'm glad the decal at least looks good when applied.

[DYRL VF-1S]

Okini shipped mine DHL as well.

[technoblue]

Mm. I hope TV Roy avoids the mirrored modex number issue we’re seeing on the DYRL fighters, the TV releases have been 2 for 2 so far...but I do like the idea of the decal sheet. It would be very cool if Bandai releases a TV version of it at some point.

[Lolicon]

Bandai should have printed the numbers correctly then included reverse decals for the weirdos who love backwards numbering. 

Checked From Japan and requested shipping before they even sent me the item arrival email. 

Anyone going to do a Messer-style custom for Kakizaki?

Edited August 26, 2020 by Lolicon

[chyll2]

3 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

Bandai should have printed the numbers correctly then included reverse decals for the weirdos who love backwards numbering. 

Checked From Japan and requested shipping before they even sent me the item arrival email. 

Anyone going to do a Messer-style custom for Kakizaki?