Corrinald Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 They are definitely pumping them out at record pace. Very cool, but the fans can only buy so much at once! Took me a minute to figure out what the special color of the Roy 1S was. Now I see, it's off white / gray. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 28, 2023 Posted June 28, 2023 Hoping it's close to the blue-grey used on the recent Max and Miriya Super VF-1Js.... Went ahead and placed my PO.... At this point they may as well just do the Alaska Base VF-1A as a limited run too....and include -1J and -1S heads! Quote
mcfly50 Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 Are they about to lose the license something? Just seems like they are doing a mad dash right now. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 I think this may be attributed to their claims of now owning their own production facility.... Quote
Big s Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, mcfly50 said: Are they about to lose the license something? Just seems like they are doing a mad dash right now. You never know. They could be worried about what happened with MEP. More than likely thousand that they found a formula that works for them. Pump out the same toy over and over with a new color or markings and say it’s a limited number and then increase the numbers based on demand. Quote
jenius Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 It's always cheaper (cost/unit) to keep a production line going and produce more than to stop. The downside is you flood the market and your products get put on sale. That's why most manufacturers of niche toys prefer the scarcity route to keep prices high. KC is attempting to have both by doing lots of different paint schemes but we've already seen a couple flash sales. Quote
MKT Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 They seem to be trying out different sales models. For the first few years when they started, payment was 100% upfront for POs. Then sometime during the pandemic, they switched to something like 30% downpayment and balance once product was ready to ship, around the time they announced POs for the Battlepod. Perhaps that was to defray concerns people started having when their products started to be continuously delayed, like Roy and Dana figures. Now, they are opting this flash sale method for POs, which is quite a short period to make up our own minds and its back to 100% payment upfront? The problem is that once that flash sale is over, I just don't feel like ordering it anymore; it's like I will be overpaying like how one overpays to PO at scalpers when having missed Chogokin POs. Quote
MKT Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 The new Roy colour is cool, but now when I see the comparison it just makes the old Roy looks like it has yellowed lol. Quote
Froy Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 2 hours ago, MKT said: The new Roy colour is cool, but now when I see the comparison it just makes the old Roy looks like it has yellowed lol. Looks very close to the DX off-white. Quote
protostar8 Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 I logged in just to give a short review of my interactions with KitzConcept and how disappointed I am with their customer service. I ordered the Jetfire (God of Flame). I was in the 2nd batch. They apparently had an employee handling orders for that that left the company. So my order got forgotten according to the customer service reps. They still had some in stock (which considering I had already paid for it that's a good thing). They said as an apology they would include a free SD pullback MinMei considering it didn't ship for MONTHS after it was supposed to thanks to their incompetence at handling the previous worker's affairs. I agreed to that though honestly, that's kinda crappy. PLUS they didn't even use any kind of upgraded shipping to get it to me so it took an additional 3 months to arrive. I get the order and NO MinMei included. I contacted customer service and they lost the entire reply chain so they said I wasn't supposed to get one but to prove to them that I was. I sent them the reply chain. Their new response was that they should have included it but apparently didn't make it to my package in time so they want me to order more stuff to get the free MinMei. WTF??? It's bad enough when you forget people's orders b/c an employee left and you can't take over their work but then you make a second mistake and want the customer to spend more money with you just to get the compensation you already promised them??? It's a joke right? At this point I plan to avoid the company like the plague. That kind of behavior is not okay. Just wanted others to know so you don't get surprised by nonsense like this. Quote
sh9000 Posted June 29, 2023 Posted June 29, 2023 Reminds me of the grey for the HMR DYRL VF-1S or VF-1A. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 30, 2023 Posted June 30, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, protostar8 said: I logged in just to give a short review of my interactions with KitzConcept and how disappointed I am with their customer service. I ordered the Jetfire (God of Flame). I was in the 2nd batch. They apparently had an employee handling orders for that that left the company. So my order got forgotten according to the customer service reps. They still had some in stock (which considering I had already paid for it that's a good thing). They said as an apology they would include a free SD pullback MinMei considering it didn't ship for MONTHS after it was supposed to thanks to their incompetence at handling the previous worker's affairs. I agreed to that though honestly, that's kinda crappy. PLUS they didn't even use any kind of upgraded shipping to get it to me so it took an additional 3 months to arrive. I get the order and NO MinMei included. I contacted customer service and they lost the entire reply chain so they said I wasn't supposed to get one but to prove to them that I was. I sent them the reply chain. Their new response was that they should have included it but apparently didn't make it to my package in time so they want me to order more stuff to get the free MinMei. WTF??? It's bad enough when you forget people's orders b/c an employee left and you can't take over their work but then you make a second mistake and want the customer to spend more money with you just to get the compensation you already promised them??? It's a joke right? At this point I plan to avoid the company like the plague. That kind of behavior is not okay. Just wanted others to know so you don't get surprised by nonsense like this. Their customer service did take a massive hit when their original customer service rep left KC....there is no excuse for how they bungled up all of the pending CS work that the previous rep left behind... With that said, I have yet to be thrown under the bus by KC....the last issue I had with them involved several VF-1 parts to repair several of their toys that I had purchased from them during the span of 1 year....in the end, they came through for me at the 11th hour and remain 100% in terms of CS responses and resolution...that is something I cannot say for many other toy companies... Having to order something else so they can include what they had already promised and accepted by you for "making up" for their past mistakes is unacceptable...so I would totally understand if you are through with them.... If you still have an itch for 1/72 VF-1's, perhaps the upcoming 1/72 from Three-Zero may be an option for you....good luck! Edited June 30, 2023 by jvmacross Quote
Corrinald Posted June 30, 2023 Posted June 30, 2023 Alright I gave in and ordered the gray Roy VF-1S. KC mentioned on one of their Facebook posts that it's the 'Final Version' VF-1 and that it's slimmer. Curious to see what this version is all about. Last night I swapped parts on my Rick VF-1S that had all the paint issues. I really hope they made some adjustments to fighter mode as I despise transforming these figures. It's unfortunate because the paint is nicely done (most of the time) and I love all the non canon and alternate color schemes . As they are, my non version 1.0 KC figures will stay in battroid mode. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 30, 2023 Posted June 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, Corrinald said: As they are, my non version 1.0 KC figures will stay in battroid mode. Of the ones I have opened, they are all either in Battroid or Gerwalk...except for the V 2.0 VF-1J, which is in fighter mode....I can't "unsee" the odd placement of the V 2.X legs in fighter mode, but the figures look great in Gerwalk or Battroid....I guess 2 out of 3 modes will have to do...LOL Slimmer? Wonder what that means? It does not look any different....especially where the slimming down would be appreciated...the intakes! Maybe the demo is still using the V 2.X mold? Quote
sh9000 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=115 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=99 The sale has been extended 7 more days for these sets. Quote
zplus Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 On 6/29/2023 at 3:39 AM, jvmacross said: Thanks...can't really tell from your pic....if the tab is not on the back edge of the leg, then it is a V 2.0 Better shot of the leg peg/tab. All 3 in the Vermillion squad are of this type. I found it hard to mount onto the centre portion (back thrusters?) in fighter mode. Quote
jvmacross Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, zplus said: Better shot of the leg peg/tab. All 3 in the Vermillion squad are of this type. I found it hard to mount onto the centre portion (back thrusters?) in fighter mode. Yes, it is a V 2.X..........my hope was that they may have just been trying to sell off inventory on older stock of the V 2.0 VF-1J, but looks like they have actually manufactured new VF-1J "Rick Hunters"...it's too bad, the V 2.0 was the best mold they had released and it was only apparently used on the VF-1J Rick.... Looks like the only way to get a V 2.0 VF-1J Rick Hunter now is via the aftermarket.... And as you have found out...yes, the new position of leg tabs in the V 2.X ruins the fighter mode....has no affect to Gerwalk or battroid, but the fighter mode is "off" and it also causes problems with the Fast Pack attachment/fit.... Kitz Concept has more or less doubled-down on this change as an "improvement"...so most likely it is here to stay, until commonsense prevails....now that they have their own manufacturing facilities, it would be very easy for them to go back to the original leg mold...and hopefully concentrate on fixing the actual issues with their mold, which are the huuuge and blocky intakes....an area that looks like Three-Zero does not have an issue with.... Begun the 1/72 VF-1 PT Toy Wars have... But in all seriousness, many who already started collecting the KC VF-1's may not want to double-dip again into the 1/72 VF-1 pool.....KC also has a heck of a head start, in terms of all of the variants...canon and not....for me, I am hoping KC takes advantage of this and instead focuses on the non-VF-1 portion of the SDFM mechs and goes all in on the enemy mechs and Destroids, etc....so as not to go head to head with Three-Zero in what may end up being a superior VF-1 in 1/72....but for many who have stayed out of the 1/72 arena, the upcoming Three-Zero may be a good time to jump in... Edited July 2, 2023 by jvmacross Quote
sh9000 Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=100 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=89 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=123 On sale for the month of July. Edited July 2, 2023 by sh9000 Quote
Corrinald Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) Oooh blue and back. KC you are killing me 😛https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=124 Edited July 2, 2023 by Corrinald Quote
jvmacross Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 42 minutes ago, Corrinald said: Oooh blue and back. KC you are killing me 😛https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=124 Do we wait for the "shocking" price? Quote
Corrinald Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) It's listed at $129. They sure are pushing alot of sales ...both discounts and new items. Wonder why the flood of products all of a sudden. Definitely liking the stuff, but there's too much to buy all at once...plus the fighter mode issues we have talked about. Would like to see the heavy armor I pre paid for a couple of years ago! Edited July 2, 2023 by Corrinald Quote
jvmacross Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 Just now, Corrinald said: It's listed at $129 yeah...just saw that...that IS the shocking price....still, have decided to take a pass on these ultra-non-canon releases...looks good though...would have been tempted on an all black...or with some dark grey Quote
jvmacross Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 2 hours ago, zplus said: Just noticed that KC "fixed" the leg stabilizer colors for the VF-1A Max TV...can you post a pic of your VF-1A TV Ben? Quote
jenius Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, jvmacross said: yeah...just saw that...that IS the shocking price....still, have decided to take a pass on these ultra-non-canon releases...looks good though...would have been tempted on an all black...or with some dark grey You probably just figured out what next month's special edition will be. Stealth black & gray! They are really pumping these out! Interesting to see they did another Rick 1J with the leg pegs moved to what I presume are the "final" position and that they have fixed the paint on those leg fins. They are really keeping that factory working! This is a lot like the Yamato VF-1 days. SATURATION PENETRATION! Quote
jvmacross Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, jenius said: This is a lot like the Yamato VF-1 "Final" days. ??? Quote
jvmacross Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 The "Promo" pic for the "Shock and Awe" sale still shows the Max and Ben with the incorrect colors on the leg stabilizers.... I would be incredibly upset if I were to double dip on another vermillion set and received the same incorrectly tampo'd set.....maybe I can just ask KC to send me a corrected set of legs? Has anyone else jumped on this Vermillion set? Would like to confirm if KC is now shipping correctly tampo'd TV Max and Ben VF-1As... Quote
ps99041 Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Corrinald said: It's listed at $129. They sure are pushing alot of sales ...both discounts and new items. Wonder why the flood of products all of a sudden. Definitely liking the stuff, but there's too much to buy all at once...plus the fighter mode issues we have talked about. Would like to see the heavy armor I pre paid for a couple of years ago! I was tempted and then I saw that "express" shipping to the US, which takes a month, is $132! Quote
jenius Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, jvmacross said: ??? Man I had to go double-check if I had written that... you shouldn't insert words into quotes like that! And no, this was much before Yamato's final days when they were pumping out VF-1 toys every month or every other month. That ultimately led to people waiting for valks to go on sale which didn't work out very well for them.. but it was a while later before they had to shutter. 35 minutes ago, ps99041 said: I was tempted and then I saw that "express" shipping to the US, which takes a month, is $132! I bought the black & blue VF-1, the VF-1S special color, and a VF-1J Cannon fodder and snail shipping for the group was $65. Edited July 2, 2023 by jenius Quote
ps99041 Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 1 hour ago, jenius said: Man I had to go double-check if I had written that... you shouldn't insert words into quotes like that! And no, this was much before Yamato's final days when they were pumping out VF-1 toys every month or every other month. That ultimately led to people waiting for valks to go on sale which didn't work out very well for them.. but it was a while later before they had to shutter. I bought the black & blue VF-1, the VF-1S special color, and a VF-1J Cannon fodder and snail shipping for the group was $65. I'm thinking of snail shipping too but over 4 months for arrival is forever Quote
Corrinald Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 I have used the surface / snail option for my last two orders and it's more like 2 - 3 months. My God of Flame took about 9 weeks from when they actually shipped it It's quoting me 28 to ship the blue and black set via the slow method. Quote
ps99041 Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 6 minutes ago, Corrinald said: I have used the surface / snail option for my last two orders and it's more like 2 - 3 months. My God of Flame took about 9 weeks from when they actually shipped it It's quoting me 28 to ship the blue and black set via the slow method. That's good to know. Thanks for the info. Guess I'm ordering... Quote
Radioguy Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 5 hours ago, jenius said: This is a lot like the Yamato VF-1 days. Oh, Yamato was asked to hold KCs beer at this point. Green, KC. Go greeeeen now... Quote
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