Shawn Posted November 12 Posted November 12 So this would makeĀ original VF-1J GBP VF-1J 50th Chrome VF-1J Store Special Vf-1J I don't think we can take any more VF-1Js ....NEXT! Quote
Radioguy Posted November 12 Posted November 12 13 minutes ago, jenius said: I'm sure it will drop significantly in a few weeks, that's what happened to the 50th scheme. I think the FOMO on the 50th was the belief that fewer might be produced. I would assume there is more if this one, but who knows. Quote
Radioguy Posted November 12 Posted November 12 3 minutes ago, Shawn said: So this would makeĀ original VF-1J GBP VF-1J 50th Chrome VF-1J Store Special Vf-1J I don't think we can take any more VF-1Js ....NEXT! Hold your horses, I'd still want a Max and Milia DX VF-1J. Quote
Shawn Posted November 12 Posted November 12 6 minutes ago, Radioguy said: Hold your horses, I'd still want a Max and Milia DX VF-1J. ok ok I'll give you those 2 ONLY! Then NEXT! Quote
Chronocidal Posted November 12 Posted November 12 (edited) Yeah, VF-1Js are not specifically the problem. This is just the classic Bandai "No one likes anything but the main character" strategy on blast. And this isn't even a Hikaru problem, this is specificallyĀ re-releasing the single most common hero designĀ repeatedly. Edited November 12 by Chronocidal Quote
grogall Posted November 12 Posted November 12 8 minutes ago, Radioguy said: Hold your horses, I'd still want a Max and Milia DX VF-1J. The had better do the Max & Milia VF-1J, since the already teased the Max! š but Bandai seems to get of, Torturing their Customers...š¹ Quote
Radioguy Posted November 12 Posted November 12 1 hour ago, grogall said: ...but Bandai seems to get of, Torturing their Customers...š¹ They don't limit that to this line. In S.H. MonsterArts, they finally announced an Anguirus (Godzilla's first opponent/later best friend) after over a decade of folks wanting one. People do die waiting for these things to happen. Quote
Froy Posted November 12 Posted November 12 2 hours ago, grogall said: The had better do the Max & Milia VF-1J, since the already teased the Max! š but Bandai seems to get of, Torturing their Customers...š¹ And those better como as a bundle or as regular release. I totally see Bandai pulling out one of this twisted things, one retailer releases and one web exclusive. And want fast packs for those? Get ready for one of those lottery kinda sales. Lol Quote
betocc Posted November 13 Posted November 13 6 hours ago, jenius said: I'm sure it will drop significantly in a few weeks, that's what happened to the 50th scheme. I agree, wait at least 1 or 2 weeks and hopefully it will be around 26,000 yen. Or not? Quote
Shawn Posted November 13 Posted November 13 The 50th is now selling consistently at around 32000($215 USD), where the original price was 33000 (with tax), so those sellers are potentially taking a slight loss. I think there was a limit of 6 per person online, thus the recent drop and market glut. The appeal (chrome finish) for this one isn't for everyone. Ā Ā Ā The Store Limited Edition (SLE?) one is 22000 ($150 USD) after tax, but I've not seen the details on the lottery allowances, meaning could you get 6 like before? If you could buy 6, then yes I agree the price in a few months should definitely drop lower than the current 29000 ish price and float in the low 22000 ish range, which is a great price for a DX VF-1. Especially if you can also pick up the DX GBP armor for $70. But if it is a true limited release, then who really knows. Most collectors already have the original, and if it is exactly like the original other than the missiles, its probably only going to appeal to the more hardcore collectors who need at least 1 of everything. Quote
Shawn Posted November 13 Posted November 13 Just read this in the terms for the SLE. So you have to pick it up in person, and each lottery win is limited to one valk (or other special) So that alone has to help the collectability of this thing right? https://club.tamashii.jp/topics/tnstokyo_items_241031.php ć»There are no plans for product delivery. Please apply only if you can come to the store during the purchase period. ć»Each person may enter the lottery for one of each product. Quote
Shawn Posted November 13 Posted November 13 oh...you know what would be extra fun...if on each box they had which STORE it was the limited edition in...so you'd need to buy 2 of them to be complete. ha! * You can only choose one store to receive your lottery entry: either "TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO" or "TAMASHII SPOT OSAKA." You cannot apply to both stores at the same time. That would be truly evil Quote
Radioguy Posted November 13 Posted November 13 26 minutes ago, sh9000 said: I want that VF-1J Max. Get in line. I mean seriously...at the Tamashii store when it comes. Bring a fake moustache and try to get me two. Quote
jvmacross Posted November 14 Posted November 14 34 minutes ago, Shawn said: I am not the only one with the VF-1J thoughts lol Bandai knows everyoneĀ loves variants!Ā Quote
Chronocidal Posted November 14 Posted November 14 Except this "variant" is a reboxing of their very first release, but now including things that should have been included from day 1 in the box. "Oops, guess maybe we could have included the missiles before.Ā As an apology, we'll let you buy it again." Quote
Radioguy Posted November 14 Posted November 14 1 hour ago, Chronocidal said: Except this "variant" is a reboxing of their very first release, but now including things that should have been included from day 1 in the box. "Oops, guess maybe we could have included the missiles before.Ā As an apology, we'll let you buy it again." I guess we'll see if the color is different tomorrow. Not that it undermines the argument, though. Thing is, if the market is there for reissues, go for it. Just don't hold back the things we would have gotten otherwise if you hadn't done it. That's true for other Bandai lines too. Quote
Tking22 Posted November 14 Posted November 14 Once again, I just want a TV Kaki 1A so Vermillion can be done, c'mon Bandai, get to it already! Quote
Shawn Posted November 14 Posted November 14 I'm thinking the original online pics may just look darker for whatever reasons and there is no color change. This was posted recently and it looks like the normal J coloring. Quote
Radioguy Posted November 14 Posted November 14 8 minutes ago, Shawn said: I'm thinking the original online pics may just look darker for whatever reasons and there is no color change. This was posted recently and it looks like the normal J coloring. Let's wait for the side-by-side. Quote
grogall Posted November 14 Posted November 14 my right nut, says where mot getting any more info on a new product this year.......š© Quote
Radioguy Posted November 15 Posted November 15 1 hour ago, grogall said: my right nut, says where mot getting any more info on a new product this year.......š© I only respect bipartisan opinions.Ā š Quote
mechaninac Posted November 15 Posted November 15 3 hours ago, Tking22 said: Once again, I just want a TV Kaki 1A so Vermillion can be done, c'mon Bandai, get to it already! That and a Brownie and I'm all set too.Ā Hop to it already, Bandai!Ā Quote
jvmacross Posted November 15 Posted November 15 3 hours ago, Shawn said: I'm thinking the original online pics may just look darker for whatever reasons and there is no color change. This was posted recently and it looks like the normal J coloring. Most collectors are probably not buying it for the actual VF-1J Quote
seti88 Posted November 15 Posted November 15 9 hours ago, Shawn said: I am not the only one with the VF-1J thoughts lol Bandai-kin's gameface: Quote
MKT Posted November 15 Posted November 15 Displayed at TN2024. Looks pretty much the same shade to me. Ā Quote
Radioguy Posted November 15 Posted November 15 2 hours ago, Shawn said: Well its out, waiting for some inside pics next Argh. Seeing it in the store makes me angry with HG again as my store is like a dozen blocks away from me. Let's have a side-by-side pic somebody! Quote
seti88 Posted November 15 Posted November 15 oops forgot to say i was at TN in tokyo last month and saw the display. Unless my eyes are fooling me, the display model anyway, looks to be the same VF-1J valk we had before. Quote
grogall Posted November 15 Posted November 15 Well the one good thing, If you bought gloves to handle you're 50th. Anna VF-1J, you're going to need them for the Store Exlusive as well! That box is just screaming "Finger Prints" šš¼ Quote
sh9000 Posted November 15 Posted November 15 https://sidesevenexports.com/products/dx-chogokin-vf-1j-valkyrie-ichijo-hikaru-store-limited-edition-december-february-ship-date-1 Quote
Shawn Posted November 15 Posted November 15 I guess some people have found a way to get more than 1 š Quote
GGemini Posted November 15 Posted November 15 (edited) Apparently it includes TV-style hands only Edited November 15 by GGemini Quote
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