Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[davidwhangchoi]

will the 1D come with the 2 seater rising in battroid?

[borgified]

48 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said:

will the 1D come with the 2 seater rising in battroid?

I think that Bandai will implement the stuff from the HMR version and put it in however everyone is asking this question:

"Where in the world is Minmay. Secondly can it do the one arm pose as well?" 

Referring to the lopped off detached arm at the elbow while carrying the gunpod in the other (If my memory is correct).  

Edited November 26, 2020 by borgified

[sqidd]

53 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said:

will the 1D come with the 2 seater rising in battroid?

Unknown.

[Sandman]

8 hours ago, eggy99 said:

Still have to compete with retailer proxy purchase limits. 
 

Did everyone easily get their DYRL Kakizaki?

Not me. Still don't have one.

[DYRL VF-1S]

2 hours ago, seti88 said:

The 1D preorder is a month away, and due for release in summer ‘21. Plenty of time to speculate what comes next.

i wonder if bandai would slot the GBP before the 1D. Or even anything else...an empty first half of next year for any fresh macross releases.. the TV supers in April, are reissues..

So many questions, so little answers. It’s absolutely plausible to see a DYRL release but I don’t recall more than a couple Macross releasing PO in Dec. 1D and Super reissues seem to be filling that, but they could always surprise us. Otherwise, I don’t expect anything again till Feb or Mar.

[davidwhangchoi]

1 hour ago, borgified said:

I think that Bandai will implement the stuff from the HMR version and put it in however everyone is asking this question:

"Where in the world is Minmay. Secondly can it do the one arm pose as well?" 

Referring to the lopped off detached arm at the elbow while carrying the gunpod in the other (If my memory is correct).  

that would be a nice gimmick

1 hour ago, sqidd said:

Unknown.

crosses fingers

[F360]

2 hours ago, Angesdad said:

I got a Roy via proxy shopping with From Japan. First time user, are they reliable? I paid for it and I suppose the next step is for them to purchase it from the seller, etc etc.

How long does it usually take until your item arrives at their "warehouse"? Thanks!

After the seller ships it , it would take a couple of days to get to their warehouse .

[no3Ljm]

5 hours ago, DYRL VF-1S said:

Ok according to @no3Ljm’s theory and pattern discovery, we should see a DYRL release next. Also it seems maybe another pattern is beginning:

- DYRL 1S hikkie regular release

- DYRL 1A kaki TWE

- TV 1S Roy regular

- TV 1D TWE

My conspiracy theory. Hahaha!

I think the pattern that’s beginning is that after a regular release it will be a TWE.

And in the world’s current situation I think we can expect delays and longer gap releases. That being said, I’m guessing after the PO of VF-1D, they will offer the GBP set for late summer release to fill the hole. (Maybe some unreleased HMR as well.) And then expect a PO announcement on Q2 2021 for Q4 release on Hikaru’s VF-1A and TWE of Max’s VF-1A.

We will see. 

[Ryoma]

4 hours ago, Angesdad said:

I got a Roy via proxy shopping with From Japan. First time user, are they reliable? I paid for it and I suppose the next step is for them to purchase it from the seller, etc etc.

How long does it usually take until your item arrives at their "warehouse"? Thanks!

They are very reliable. I used them several items for Macross items(P-Bandai, limited, regular release etc.) and they always delivered fast and safe. Usually it takes  two days for the item you purchased to get to their warehouse. And 1 or 2 to be shipped again to your address.

Edited November 26, 2020 by Ryoma

[Angesdad]

Thanks, @F360 and @Ryoma

[seti88]

3 hours ago, DYRL VF-1S said:

So many questions, so little answers. It’s absolutely plausible to see a DYRL release but I don’t recall more than a couple Macross releasing PO in Dec. 1D and Super reissues seem to be filling that, but they could always surprise us. Otherwise, I don’t expect anything again till Feb or Mar.

You are more optimistic than I am.

I don’t expect anything new for the first half of next year!

[no3Ljm]

1 hour ago, seti88 said:

You are more optimistic than I am.

I don’t expect anything new for the first half of next year!

I’m guessing we’re just going to get announcements of upcoming releases between Q1 and Q2. Time to save up for Q3 and Q4 releases.

[rocketblast]

That's what I'm going to do is save for more valks that are coming in the future and put my other collecting hobby on a back burner.  Mattel can suck a fat one lol

[Tenbatsu]

https://a.sofmap.com/product_detail_sp.aspx?sku=20929315&gid=HY01010000

19800yen at Sofmap.

Edit: Sold out

Edited November 27, 2020 by Tenbatsu

[Mechinyun]

Can someone fill me in on the steps/process for someone being in the US to order "TWE" VF-1D?  I have never used it before and dont wana miss the vf-1d.

Thanks!

[no3Ljm]

1 hour ago, Mechinyun said:

Can someone fill me in on the steps/process for someone being in the US to order "TWE" VF-1D?  I have never used it before and dont wana miss the vf-1d.

Thanks!

Quoted and edited @F360’s original post:

On 11/19/2020 at 2:27 AM, F360 said:

Lets answer the most repeated asked question.  YES, payment upfront.    for all p-bandai items

It will be officially open for preorder on the p-bandai website on 12-24-20 TBA japan standard time.

Like all p-bandai items that is for japan only.  you can use a proxy to place the preorder for you.

Paste the P-Bandai link once it becomes available to your proxy of choice to request them to try to get it for you.

For those that dont like to use proxys you can place them from some of these stores.  

please be aware of possible on going covid-19 international japan postal suspensions depending on your country

Below are examples of some stores that carries TWE items.

http://www.anime-export.com/

https://okini.land/en/

https://www.biginjap.com/en/

cdjapan might have it 

mykombini will probably have it 

HLJ ,amiami and hobby search will NOT be carrying it because it's a p-bandai item 

Nippon-Yasan do carry TWE items but we really really advice everyone NOT TO USE them anymore. As to why, you can jump to this link.

Edited November 27, 2020 by no3Ljm

[dafob]

Yippee!  Just got shipment confirmation from PlazaJapan for Roy.  Any day now...

[chyll2]

Amazon JP finally took my money

[Sanity is Optional]

Still waiting for Amazon JP to take my money. Maybe since I got 2.

[F360]

Amazon jp charged my Dx Roy order , and yup , USA sales tax is added . 

[Battle_Me]

Got tracking information for Roy from nin-nin. 

[Tenbatsu]

4 minutes ago, Battle_Me said:

Got tracking information for Roy from nin-nin. 

Hmm.... Nothing on my side yet, I got it for 17820yen.

[Battle_Me]

2 minutes ago, Tenbatsu said:

Hmm.... Nothing on my side yet, I got it for 17820yen.

Got the email at 8:10. Hope you get your confirmation soon. 

[Tenbatsu]

21 minutes ago, Battle_Me said:

Got the email at 8:10. Hope you get your confirmation soon. 

May I ask the price you got your Roy for?

[rdrunner]

47 minutes ago, Battle_Me said:

Got tracking information for Roy from nin-nin. 

Lucky you!  I have a preorder with Nin-Nin but no news yet (I picked EMS shipping at the time). If you don’t mind me asking, what was your PO price and what shipping method did you pick? Thanks. 

[rdrunner]

43 minutes ago, Tenbatsu said:

Hmm.... Nothing on my side yet, I got it for 17820yen.

Same here mate. I see that you’ve also asked the same question as me. Anxiously waiting to see if NNG will really honor our POs at this price. 

[seti88]

4 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

I’m guessing we’re just going to get announcements of upcoming releases between Q1 and Q2. Time to save up for Q3 and Q4 releases.

Save up for the GBP! That and the 21 (if ever) are the ones am looking out for.

The 31 projection packs, not so much.

Yup its probably going to be down to just bandai teases till the 1D release..

 

 

[UNSpacy]

58 minutes ago, F360 said:

Amazon jp charged my Dx Roy order , and yup , USA sales tax is added . 

Yeeesh.  I chose my US parcel receiving address because of the no tax thing.  Tried changing it to my Canadian address and it won't do it ("We're sorry. Your order contains items that may not be shipped to the selected destination. Please select another address.").  Back in July, I thought the border would be re-opened by the time this releases.  So now I'll end up paying double shipping and probably both taxes.  Finally got a DX at a non-scalpers price, but still end up paying the scalper price... just can't win... but at least I got 1.  Happy Thanksgiving all.

[cmx168]

Just now, UNSpacy said:

Yeeesh.  I chose my US parcel receiving address because of the no tax thing.  Tried changing it to my Canadian address and it won't do it ("We're sorry. Your order contains items that may not be shipped to the selected destination. Please select another address.").  Back in July, I thought the border would be re-opened by the time this releases.  So now I'll end up paying double shipping and probably both taxes.  Finally got a DX at a non-scalpers price, but still end up paying the scalper price... just can't win... but at least I got 1.  Happy Thanksgiving all.

how were you guys able to get amazon.jp to ship to usa?

 

[Tenbatsu]

31 minutes ago, rdrunner said:

Same here mate. I see that you’ve also asked the same question as me. Anxiously waiting to see if NNG will really honor our POs at this price. 

Me too using EMS. Will post update if there's any, hopefully....

[no3Ljm]

20 minutes ago, seti88 said:

Save up for the GBP! That and the 21 (if ever) are the ones am looking out for.

The 31 projection packs, not so much.

Yup its probably going to be down to just bandai teases till the 1D release..

Oooff. 31 Projection Packs. How I wish those are just sets. It's going to be frustrating if Bandai decides that they will do VF-31's reissue with extra pods. Because I don't think they will just sell those pods, as is. :( 

12 minutes ago, cmx168 said:

how were you guys able to get amazon.jp to ship to usa?

On the right side of the item page where it says the price and such, click the 'Deliver' link to select US to know if it's eligible.

 

Here's a screenshot to show if it's eligible and not.

[UNSpacy]

24 minutes ago, cmx168 said:

how were you guys able to get amazon.jp to ship to usa?

 

The 1st pre-orders were sold by Amazon JP and allowed international orders for this DX release.  Current listings are 3rd party even though it might say fulfilled by Amazon JP.   Amazon JP at times are allowed to sell items internationally and other times are restricted to domestic sales.  Don't know how it's decided.

Edited November 27, 2020 by UNSpacy

[cmx168]

9 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Oooff. 31 Projection Packs. How I wish those are just sets. It's going to be frustrating if Bandai decides that they will do VF-31's reissue with extra pods. Because I don't think they will just sell those pods, as is.

On the right side of the item page where it says the price and such, click the 'Deliver' link to select US to know if it's eligible.

 

Here's a screenshot to show if it's eligible and not.

got it yeah none oft hem ship to usa now but thanks for the tip!

 

[peter]

3 hours ago, Tenbatsu said:

https://a.sofmap.com/product_detail_sp.aspx?sku=20929315&gid=HY01010000

19800yen at Sofmap.

Edit: Sold out

How the.......frack.....that went fast.

Edited November 27, 2020 by peter

[davidwhangchoi]

i want that ps5 when clicking on the Sofmap link