Kanedas Bike Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, sqidd said: Seriously AmazonJP, where is my VF-4? same -b. Quote
Lolicon Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, tekering said: I just hope the VF-4A PF release looks half as good as your "amateurishly" customized VF-4G. Sometimes we're our own harshest critics. I've grown a little dissatisfied with it over the years, it seems. I'll try to do better with the Flashback version. 1 hour ago, sqidd said: Seriously AmazonJP, where is my VF-4? So no one who's ordered from Amazon has gotten theirs shipped yet? That sucks, and It's surprising for Amazon to be so slow. Edited January 29, 2021 by Lolicon grammar Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 Amazon still has the release date as 01/31 so it seems they are observing their own street date. I'm happy to wait. I need to make room so my better half doesn't spot an extra box laying around haha Quote
no3Ljm Posted January 29, 2021 Author Posted January 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Lolicon said: So no one who's ordered from Amazon has gotten theirs shipped yet? That sucks, and It's surprising for Amazon to be so slow. This is what I have in my order page: I can wait. Quote
Lolicon Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 Arcadia VF-4G vs Arcadia VF-4A My Arcadia 4G reissue is fairly loose and have to be careful about it doing the splits or falling over. It was like that out of the box. On the other hand, the 4A joints are pretty tight. I noticed they seemed to have enlarged the "hook" in the neck section and I had to push way harder to collapse the neck into its proper place, inadvertently scratching the chin a bit. Nothing that can't be sanded out later. Quote
Grey728 Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 What’s the difference between a 4A and a 4G? Color? Quote
Anasazi37 Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 On 1/27/2021 at 4:50 PM, Lolicon said: I even got a discount coupon in the package since I got in right at the start of their current promotion. I'm glad you mentioned this, @Lolicon. I saw that little folded paper triangle in my box and thought, "meh, just some dumb HLJ promo thing" and tossed it out. Dug it out of the trash can today. Almost missed out on 5% off my next order! Quote
Mommar Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Grey728 said: What’s the difference between a 4A and a 4G? Color? The 4G is a lower vis grey and the body of the 4A is a lighter color. 4G has subtle blue highlights along the tail fins and forward stabilizers, the 4A has the Skull squadron insignia on the vertial stabilizers. The bands around the bottom of the legs are grey instead of brown on the 4G. The nose cone is grey instead of tan on the 4G. The fists on the 4G are grey, the fists on the 4A are brown. The 4G has red arrows along the forward beams/wrists and they're yellow on the 4A. In theory the 4A isn't supposed to transform either. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Just got charged by Amazon Japan, looks like they'll be shipping out soon. Quote
analogkid Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Hey guys! Just wanted to give a heads up that the premium finish is available for pre order at Nippon Yassan https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/32131-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-flash-back-2012-vf-4a-lightning-iii-ichijou-hikaru-type-premiumu-finish.html Thanks for the inspiration so I snagged one. Hopefully others who couldn't get it can grab it now. Quote
treatment Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, analogkid said: 13 minutes ago, analogkid said: Hey guys! Just wanted to give a heads up that the premium finish is available for pre order at Nippon Yassan https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/32131-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-flash-back-2012-vf-4a-lightning-iii-ichijou-hikaru-type-premiumu-finish.html Thanks for the inspiration so I snagged one. Hopefully others who couldn't get it can grab it now. Uhh, good luck with that N-Y ordering? ref: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/47618-n-y-thread-help-complain-rejoicemeh/?do=findComment&comment=1566942 Edited January 30, 2021 by treatment forum bugginess Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, analogkid said: Hey guys! Just wanted to give a heads up that the premium finish is available for pre order at Nippon Yassan https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/32131-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-flash-back-2012-vf-4a-lightning-iii-ichijou-hikaru-type-premiumu-finish.html Thanks for the inspiration so I snagged one. Hopefully others who couldn't get it can grab it now. That's....a bad idea. Quote
treatment Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 35 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Just got charged by Amazon Japan, looks like they'll be shipping out soon. Confirmed. Still a fugly battroid... Quote
analogkid Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 Oh man... didn't know about that... well the good thing is I just did a pay later pre order so I'm not out anything and they don't have my credit card info Quote
crackpot Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 13 hours ago, treatment said: Confirmed. Still a fugly battroid... Lol! I like 4G's colorway better. Why did they have to make that nosecone flesh toned? Looks like the 4A has its private hanging out. Quote
sqidd Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 54 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Amazon charged me as well Ditto. And less than I had estimated! Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 18 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: That's....a bad idea. Super bad idea Quote
Rogueload Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 19 hours ago, analogkid said: Hey guys! Just wanted to give a heads up that the premium finish is available for pre order at Nippon Yassan https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/32131-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-flash-back-2012-vf-4a-lightning-iii-ichijou-hikaru-type-premiumu-finish.html Thanks for the inspiration so I snagged one. Hopefully others who couldn't get it can grab it now. We’ll be seeing you on the NY thread complaining that you didn’t receive your item soon!! Quote
Slave IV Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 53 minutes ago, Rogueload said: We’ll be seeing you on the NY thread complaining that you didn’t receive your item soon!! Haha, fwiw all my Arcadia and DX Valk orders from there have been shipping out within the first week of release, some of them even shipped before other shops request payment. I doubt they will have any issues delivering this one. Quote
DewPoint Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 I took a gamble with EMS. It looks like I lost. No shipping notice from CDJapan. Nothing to do but wait until international shipping resumes. Because I don't want to may much more for shipping. I can wait. Quote
Anasazi37 Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 I scanned in the sticker sheet, which is the first step for making some supplemental decals. So, what's not already on the valk? I haven't taken a close look at mine yet, thought I might crowdsource this a bit.... Quote
Gabe Q Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 Really cool Macross logo on the bottom right. That'd be great to put on a stand. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Anasazi37 said: I scanned in the sticker sheet, which is the first step for making some supplemental decals. So, what's not already on the valk? I haven't taken a close look at mine yet, thought I might crowdsource this a bit.... KEEP CREAN Quote
Anasazi37 Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 8 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: KEEP CREAN Yeah, I noticed that, too. I try to correct spelling issues where possible. I do like how these new sticker sheets have large versions of the small designs as previews, so you don't have to squint to make out what they say, but at that size, you'd think spelling issues would be relatively easy to catch before printing. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 Got shipping notification from Amazon woo! Quote
sqidd Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Got shipping notification from Amazon woo! Ditto Quote
MacrossJunkie Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 Got my shipping notification as well. Also a notification of a price reduction too! Quote Price on order date: ¥31,177 Price charged at shipping: ¥29,502 Lowest price before release date: ¥29,502 Quantity: 1 Total Savings: ¥1,675 Quote
Saburo Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/27/2021 at 12:06 PM, nightmareB4macross said: So the missles stay very secure during transformation, but then there is the new deal with lower arms popping off. The elbow joints are unnecessarily tight. Good thing the assembly goes back together easily yet it’s something to look out for. I have the same thing happen with the left arm on my VF-4.. On 1/29/2021 at 1:56 PM, Lolicon said: Arcadia VF-4G vs Arcadia VF-4A My Arcadia 4G reissue is fairly loose and have to be careful about it doing the splits or falling over. It was like that out of the box. On the other hand, the 4A joints are pretty tight. I noticed they seemed to have enlarged the "hook" in the neck section and I had to push way harder to collapse the neck into its proper place, inadvertently scratching the chin a bit. Nothing that can't be sanded out later. Very cool shot @Lolicon. My 46 has transformed twice and stayed in fighter mode for all the time but it still has bunch of loose joints. Quote
Lolicon Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 5:26 PM, Anasazi37 said: I'm glad you mentioned this, @Lolicon. I saw that little folded paper triangle in my box and thought, "meh, just some dumb HLJ promo thing" and tossed it out. Dug it out of the trash can today. Almost missed out on 5% off my next order! Glad to be of service! On 1/30/2021 at 11:41 PM, Anasazi37 said: I scanned in the sticker sheet, which is the first step for making some supplemental decals. So, what's not already on the valk? I haven't taken a close look at mine yet, thought I might crowdsource this a bit.... I think it would be quicker to list what is on the valk rather than what's missing. Pre-printed markings: - upper stabilizer skulls/background - ejection seat warnings - rescue markings - air intakes - UN SPACY on the legs - pilot name on the canopy frame - UN Spacy kite on the port wing - UN Spacy kites behind the cockpit - beam guns/yellow arrows on both arms - 101 modex near the cockpit - UN SPACY on the gunpod That should be it. If I missed anything, someone else please chime in. 1 hour ago, Saburo said: I have the same thing happen with the left arm on my VF-4.. Very cool shot @Lolicon. My 46 has transformed twice and stayed in fighter mode for all the time but it still has bunch of loose joints. Yeah, glad it was addressed on the 4A. Not sure how the joints are on my Yamato; I haven't transformed it since I customized it. Quote
Mommar Posted February 1, 2021 Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 10:41 PM, Anasazi37 said: I scanned in the sticker sheet, which is the first step for making some supplemental decals. So, what's not already on the valk? I haven't taken a close look at mine yet, thought I might crowdsource this a bit.... How do you print supplemental decals anyway? Quote
Anasazi37 Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 20 hours ago, Lolicon said: I think it would be quicker to list what is on the valk rather than what's missing. Pre-printed markings: - upper stabilizer skulls/background - ejection seat warnings - rescue markings - air intakes - UN SPACY on the legs - pilot name on the canopy frame - UN Spacy kite on the port wing - UN Spacy kites behind the cockpit - beam guns/yellow arrows on both arms - 101 modex near the cockpit - UN SPACY on the gunpod That should be it. If I missed anything, someone else please chime in. Awesome! I'll double check this weekend and post an updated pic of the sheet with the already-applied stuff highlighted. 13 hours ago, Mommar said: How do you print supplemental decals anyway? Short version: using Photoshop, Illustrator, an ALPS MD-5000P dry resin printer, and almost 20 years of experience. Quote
treatment Posted February 2, 2021 Posted February 2, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 6:00 AM, sqidd said: Seriously AmazonJP, where is my VF-4? On 1/29/2021 at 6:09 AM, Kanedas Bike said: same -b. On 1/29/2021 at 7:12 PM, Sanity is Optional said: Just got charged by Amazon Japan, looks like they'll be shipping out soon. On 1/30/2021 at 9:28 AM, spacemanoeuvres said: Amazon charged me as well On 1/31/2021 at 5:58 PM, spacemanoeuvres said: Got shipping notification from Amazon woo! On 1/31/2021 at 6:13 PM, sqidd said: Ditto On 1/31/2021 at 7:53 PM, MacrossJunkie said: Got my shipping notification as well. Also a notification of a price reduction too! Check your DHL alerts. Mine's getting delivered today, it seems... Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.