hevangel2 Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 I just opened my VF-1J today, the toy is nice, and the TV style hands are cool. However I noticed the box of VF-1J doesn't have magic tape to keep the front cover in place. Is it just my box or is Yamato really getting cheap on the new boxes? Quote
soze Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 Actually they used velcro on the front box flap. And you're right... they didn't use the velcro for the VF-1J's Quote
Nightbat Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 Actually they used velcro on the front box flap. And you're right... they didn't use the velcro for the VF-1J's ???? they did on mine * MISB VF1J, Box WITH velcro-closed cover - only $1000,- Quote
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 yep, thats probably gonna happen sooner or later. eBay auction: MISB Yamato Valkyrie RARE variant, with velcro!!! Quote
Erik Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 Both the 1/48th scale VF-1J Super and Regular VF-1J Un-Armoured had the velcro sealed flap on mine. I have not noticed any difference what so ever with any of the 1/48th series I have bought since the first VF-1A Hikaru a year ago. I rather like the box art. It does not however have the enchanting art that the original Takatoku's did when I was kid! Neat idea for them to do a special edition with the lovely artwork from the old Takatoku box art. I know that the entire toy line, Orguss, and so on were the same, but conceptual art was "Fabulous!" As far as your box, Odd..... "??????" Erik L. Quote
Anubis Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 The Hikaru 1A and the Roy 1S reissues don't have the velcro either, don't they? Somone mentioned that a while back. Quote
VF-1S Alpha Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 One comment that I heard from a toy dealer was: "people keep opening the lid of the old boxes to take a peek inside, and with that process done a couple hundred times would leave the lid with a BIG crease, thus making the toy not in perfect condition (box wise)" And in some hot/humid countries in Asia, the sticker side of the velcro would just get loose and attach firmly to velcro. Personally, I prefer without velcro... Quote
nedragdnuos Posted January 18, 2004 Posted January 18, 2004 This might sound like a silly question, but has anyone weighed an empty 1/48 Valk box and seen how close in weight it is to the valk & parts itself.... Well out of sheer boredom I just did and the box weighs bewteen 900 - 1000 Grams and the Valk is 300 - 400 Grams (my scales are crap btw LOL)... Oh well theres some info for you on a bofing Sunday LOL... Quote
Rick_Randy Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Seriously, DO THE REISSUES of the VF1S DO not have velcro??? what do they use? Quote
Göönk Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 The Hikaru 1A and the Roy 1S reissues don't have the velcro either, don't they? Somone mentioned that a while back. I confirm, no velcro "magic tape" on reissue Quote
FRED THE FRENCH Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Was it really useful to open a topic about some velcro on boxes? I don't give a f--k about this. Stop useless topics! Quote
mister_e Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Was it really useful to open a topic about some velcro on boxes?I don't give a f--k about this. Stop useless topics! Should we start running everything by you first to see if it is "useful" to you before allowing others to discuss something? Quote
Smut Peddler Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 (edited) Was it really useful to open a topic about some velcro on boxes?I don't give a f--k about this. Stop useless topics! LOL,mmmk. I almost forgot this is FredWorld afterall. Edited January 20, 2004 by Smut Peddler Quote
bandit29 Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Was it really useful to open a topic about some velcro on boxes?I don't give a f--k about this. Stop useless topics! I agree. Whining about a .02 cent piece of velcro not being there is really lame. I've never seen a fanbase complain so much when the fanbase has it so good right now. Quote
Nightbat Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Was it really useful to open a topic about some velcro on boxes?I don't give a f--k about this. Stop useless topics! I agree. Whining about a .02 cent piece of velcro not being there is really lame. I've never seen a fanbase complain so much when the fanbase has it so good right now. Maybe, maybe not, but it's sure as hell possible to tell someone in a civil manner I actually was surprised those $ 0.02 ct pieces are missing from the boxes I may not care too much about it, but still... Quote
Uxi Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Was it really useful to open a topic about some velcro on boxes?I don't give a f--k about this. Stop useless topics! Um, how bout you don't click on it, yeah? I know I've seen enough posts wanting styrofoam and 80s style boxes (yuck!). The velcro makes for nice display, I suppose... though I woudln't know (I'm an opener). Quote
imode Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 You people are crazy.... Is there nothing in this world that you don't complain about? Quote
EXO Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 (edited) I have to complain here... Imode, It's Jan 20 and your avatar still has a Xmas hat on. Is it velcroed on??? EDIT: me spell velcro wrong... Edited January 20, 2004 by >EXO< Quote
Ghadrack Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 Sounds to me as though it may have been a dealer option from Yamato, if they were having packaging complaints from dealers about the velcro tabs damaging the packaging in humid areas, they may have let the retailers option to get the boxes with or without velcro. The other possibility, and probably the more likely, is that they may have run low on Velcro circles and just sent out a couple batches without it while they waited for a shipment since it is a very minor part of the packaging. Either way, it is a pretty small difference. For what it is worth, so far all of mine have come with velcro: VF-1S Roy VF-1A Max VF-1S Low Vis VF-1S Hikaru VF-1J W/Fast Packs Quote
imode Posted January 20, 2004 Posted January 20, 2004 I have to complain here...Imode, It's Jan 20 and your avatar still has a Xmas hat on. Is it velcroed on??? EDIT: me spell velcro wrong... Yamato made a mistake and glued it on by accident. Quote
hevangel2 Posted January 21, 2004 Author Posted January 21, 2004 I probably won't notice the velcro is missing if I'm not placing my boxes vertically on the shelf and the VF-1J box happen to be on the outside. I'm not really complaining, just curious why the velcro is missing. Quote
Southcross Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 IMO, being a minor collector myself I can understand the "lack of sealing material" compaint, be it tape or Velcro.... If your going to keep something sealed new in the box... and there is nothing to keep it "sealed"... how can you expect someone to look at it (presuming your going to sell it), see the lack of a "sealer" and actualy believe its never been opened. If I coughed up the dough, and they failed to put $.025 worth of tape or velcro on it, I might be a little miffed also. I have a few un-opened special-box edition Anime DVDs and Toys... if they came without shrinkwrap, sealer, etc... I'd be miffed... heck I even look at the condition of the pricetag before I will buy it. To a collector, little things can mean several percent in its value. No biggie when your talking about $2, but 5% of a 1200 toy would be $60... let alone if it was a super-rare item and its value was many thousands of dollars. I don't remember who put it out, but there was a limited release of a 1/12 Battleroid. They made only 5, and there was a special plaque on the back signifing its authenticity. The estimate collector value of one of these is many many thousands of dollars... would you be mad if the maker used a cheap glue (to save $.33) and the plate fell off. The item could loose 10% or more of its value? I'd be livid Quote
bandit29 Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 IMO, being a minor collector myself I can understand the "lack of sealing material" compaint, be it tape or Velcro.... If your going to keep something sealed new in the box... and there is nothing to keep it "sealed"... how can you expect someone to look at it (presuming your going to sell it), see the lack of a "sealer" and actualy believe its never been opened. If I coughed up the dough, and they failed to put $.025 worth of tape or velcro on it, I might be a little miffed also. The velcro doesn't actually "seal" the box. It holds down a flap that goes over the display window. The 1/48s aren't factory sealed on the outside of the box. Quote
Southcross Posted January 21, 2004 Posted January 21, 2004 (edited) :nods: true true... but... there is the situation where someone picks up the box and Woops... OMG the flap caught the corner of the shelf and tore off... in any case, call me picky but I like sealed boxes to actualy have some kind of seal holding it closed and cover-flaps should close neatly. to each, his or her own. now on a different note, if I was intending on taking it out of the box to display it (or god forbid actually play with it)... then who cares another idea is go to an office supply store and buy some velcro Edited January 21, 2004 by Southcross Quote
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