Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[Shawn]

So this would make 

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!

[Radioguy]

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.

[Radioguy]

3 minutes ago, Shawn said:

So this would make 

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.

[Shawn]

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!

[Chronocidal]

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 specifically re-releasing the single most common hero design repeatedly.

Edited Tuesday at 07:49 PM by Chronocidal

[grogall]

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! 😈

but Bandai seems to get of, Torturing their Customers...👹

[Radioguy]

1 hour ago, grogall said:

...but Bandai seems to get of, Torturing their Customers...👹

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.

[Froy]

2 hours ago, grogall said:

The had better do the Max & Milia VF-1J, since the already teased the Max! 😈

but Bandai seems to get of, Torturing their Customers...👹

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

[betocc]

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?

[Shawn]

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.

 

 

 

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.

[Shawn]

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

・There are no plans for product delivery. Please apply only if you can come to the store during the purchase period.
・Each person may enter the lottery for one of each product.

[Shawn]

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

[sh9000]

I want that VF-1J Max.

[Radioguy]

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.