MKT Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 1 hour ago, DYRL VF-1S said: I reached out to @BluefinBrands and got this response: Not sure that it can be taken as anything more than the rep wasn't aware of any announcements at the time I inquired yesterday. But worth sharing. Also, re: @Hobby Genki I haven't seen them turn their listing live yet. Neither has Okini Land from what I can tell. Thanks for sharing that. Perhaps limited production just means they are not ready to open PO worldwide. If that’s the case, perhaps TWE orders have more of chance, since that doesn’t appear to fall under this limitation. On other hand, Roy’s VF-1S release seem to have indicated Bandai can do very much increased numbers for normal releases if they want to. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 They don't release all of the non-HG metal builds, GFFMCs, or Chogokins in the US. Probably going to be quite a while before any Macross ones make it to the US officially. I'm just hoping we get access to the Web Exclusives, since a lot of those for Gundam have started to show up on the US website. Quote
betocc Posted August 3, 2021 Posted August 3, 2021 3 hours ago, MKT said: Perhaps there’s some hope, this 31AX may show up for PO outside Japan soon? Just like the recent Mac 7 Basara & Mylene statues.. Totally forgot about another site that wasn’t mentioned here this round: Hobby-Genki. They are sold out, but I am wondering if anyone did get any orders in? Come to think if it, don’t seem to hear anyone PO-ing or receiving stuff from them over the last few PO’s, although the vendor do occasionally come to these boards. Hobby-Genki delivered my 1Ds with no problem. I also found weird no one mentioned them for this PO. Quote
gulan Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 anyone wants one still https://www.plazajapan.com/4573102621085/ Quote
gulan Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Sold out? looks like it. it was up for maybe 5 min? Quote
Dirtyboy Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 I don't think Big In Japan have put up their pre order yet either? Or have they Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 6 hours ago, Dirtyboy said: I don't think Big In Japan have put up their pre order yet either? Or have they They're not likely to carry it, generally speaking they carry more TWE items than regular releases. Especially for Macross DX Chogokin items. -b. Quote
weiser21 Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 12 hours ago, gulan said: anyone wants one still https://www.plazajapan.com/4573102621085/ I checked their site last night before going to bed but there was no link for it. I gotta stay up later. Quote
betocc Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 MyKombini 34,990 yen https://mykombini.com/en/december-2021/23353-dx-chogokin-first-press-limited-edition-vf-31ax-kairos-plus-macross-delta-bandai-spirits-4573102621085.html Quote
Darth Mingus Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 <rant> I hate that this hobby has gotten to the point where all these frick'n shops think it is OK to scalp products. It seems like only AmiAmi, HLJ and Hobby Search offer this at retail. The rest of them either cannot get supply directly from Bandai and are reselling items they can secure from Japan only vendors, or they are extra scummy and just marking up prices for extra profit! </rant> Back on topic, another scalper (defined as shops that do not sell items at MSRP, as far as I am concerned). I have never purchased from them before, but they had decent prices on other items previously yoyakunow: 34,520 yen https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/3390-dx-chogokin-first-press-limited-edition-vf-31ax-kairos-plus-hayate-immelmann-use-macross-delta.html Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 Wow, killer markups. I'm in the wrong business lol Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 18 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Hahaha! Well, I did sleep on this one so West Coast wins! i slept through this one too. not sure if i will chase one down. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted August 4, 2021 Posted August 4, 2021 44 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said: i slept through this one too. not sure if i will chase one down. Same here; I managed to get POs in at luna and *gasp* NY. NY was pay later so meh, why not. I almost ordered 6 at NY just to see if they would fill it hahaha Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 i wonder if these things will finally come to the US Quote
jvmacross Posted August 5, 2021 Author Posted August 5, 2021 Perhaps Bandai is trying to figure out how to sell all Macross merch and not just non-SDFM/DYRL products? In the end, Bandai may just have to give up all hopes of any distribution deal with HG for SDFM/DYRL items outside of Japan... Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 55 minutes ago, jvmacross said: Perhaps Bandai is trying to figure out how to sell all Macross merch and not just non-SDFM/DYRL products? In the end, Bandai may just have to give up all hopes of any distribution deal with HG for SDFM/DYRL items outside of Japan... At this point, I don't mind it if that's the only way we can get something in the US for easy purchase. I'm too old to think about the grudge regarding HG. As long that they only put the HG label on the box and not on the figure, then I'm good. Quote
jvmacross Posted August 6, 2021 Author Posted August 6, 2021 6 hours ago, no3Ljm said: At this point, I don't mind it if that's the only way we can get something in the US for easy purchase. I'm too old to think about the grudge regarding HG. As long that they only put the HG label on the box and not on the figure, then I'm good. As long as you did not get high hopes when HG/BW "buried" the hatchet...then you just simply keep doing what you've been doing for the last 40 years (almost) when it comes to SDFM/DYRL...stay "young at heart" for late PO Nights for the forseeable future! Quote
borgified Posted August 6, 2021 Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) Heard through the grapevine that Hobby Genki has closed the pre-order for Dr. Haya Haya 31ax. Edit: I could be wrong as on many things. Edited August 6, 2021 by borgified Quote
weiser21 Posted August 8, 2021 Posted August 8, 2021 https://mykombini.com/en/december-2021/23353-dx-chogokin-first-press-limited-edition-vf-31ax-kairos-plus-macross-delta-bandai-spirits-4573102621085.html?search_query=31ax&results=1 mykombini has quite the markup. Quote
eXis10z Posted August 10, 2021 Posted August 10, 2021 Have to search for one on release date. Keeps missing the preorders at retail. Sigh. Quote
PsYcHoDyNaMiX Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Okini.land opened their orders $280-ish, but seems like they adjusted their prices a bit above msrp. Similar range to Luna Store Park. DHL ship at $46 to the east coast of US. https://okini.land/en/26528-dx-chogokin-vf-31ax-kairos-plus-hayate-immelmann-use-bandai-spirits.html I haven't ordered from OL before but the reviews seem good https://www.trustpilot.com/review/okini.land?fbclid=IwAR0lUJmRga1rWu-eWgFGf_bHOEQE6f9Vw4Y_YLsvmXhk0o9yYvV_bJxqfdo EDIT: Almost 1 hr later either they sold out or closed the orders. The item description has gone back to "You will be notified when the preorder is opened or when the product becomes available." Not sure if they opened on the MSRP of 23.8k. I saw 29k initially when it was made available. Edited August 12, 2021 by PsYcHoDyNaMiX Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted August 12, 2021 Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Thanks @PsYcHoDyNaMiX ! Got one at okini. Pay up front was not my fav but the price wasn’t too bad. Edited August 12, 2021 by spacemanoeuvres wrods Quote
JSBHSI2021 Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 Does anyone know when a 1/55 scale Macross VF-1S Super Valkyrie will be reissued? Thank you. Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 23, 2021 Posted August 23, 2021 29 minutes ago, JSBHSI2021 said: Does anyone know when a 1/55 scale Macross VF-1S Super Valkyrie will be reissued? Thank you. No. Quote
JSBHSI2021 Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 5:33 AM, Rein+ said: https://www.lunapark.store/product-page/bandai-dx-chogokin-vf-31ax-kairos-plus-hayate-immelmann-japan-version still available for 29K yen. from what i hear they only ship DHL so the shipping fee will be high. What scale is this? 1:48? Thank you. Quote
borgified Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 @JSBHSI2021 - It's 1/60 sized. The 1/48 are the DX VF-1 valks. Since your still new to the boards, peek into @jenius's blog (Scorched Earth Toys) and his Youtube channel (under the same name) when you have free time to catch up to speed. Quote
JSBHSI2021 Posted August 26, 2021 Posted August 26, 2021 30 minutes ago, borgified said: @JSBHSI2021 - It's 1/60 sized. The 1/48 are the DX VF-1 valks. Since your still new to the boards, peek into @jenius's blog (Scorched Earth Toys) and his Youtube channel (under the same name) when you have free time to catch up to speed. I’ll definitely check out his YouTube channel. Thank you. Quote
Marauder Posted August 31, 2021 Posted August 31, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 7:15 PM, borgified said: @JSBHSI2021 - It's 1/60 sized. The 1/48 are the DX VF-1 valks. Since your still new to the boards, peek into @jenius's blog (Scorched Earth Toys) and his Youtube channel (under the same name) when you have free time to catch up to speed. I second that, I have recently discovered Macross toys and I binged through all of his videos specially on the DX line. Great comparisons on the various scales in the market plus he goes in detail on this issues with every toy. Quote
gabuyan Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 Anyone looking to grab a DX Armored VF-1 full set, Amazon has a seller selling at more or less retail price now, and offers international shipping. https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Chogokin-Dimension-Fortress-Valkyrie-Pre-painted/dp/B093BXKQFF/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=DX超合金+劇場版VF-1A&qid=1631634897&s=hobby&sr=1-23 Look for this store 小胖玩具屋 Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 Scored a PO FOR A combo pack as I was randomly googling for retailers this morning. First time ordering from them (yoyakunow) so no idea if they will come through or if the shipping will be insane. One positive sign is that it went out of stock after I placed my order. Quote
sqidd Posted September 14, 2021 Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, gabuyan said: Anyone looking to grab a DX Armored VF-1 full set, Amazon has a seller selling at more or less retail price now, and offers international shipping. https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Chogokin-Dimension-Fortress-Valkyrie-Pre-painted/dp/B093BXKQFF/ref=sr_1_23?dchild=1&keywords=DX超合金+劇場版VF-1A&qid=1631634897&s=hobby&sr=1-23 Look for this store 小胖玩具屋 That didn't last long. Gone now. Quote
gabuyan Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 6 hours ago, sqidd said: That didn't last long. Gone now. Hopefully some were able to grab one. I would check back every now and then until the release date on the 25 Sep, since retailers would be putting up orders that were cancelled or that they have overstocked on. Keep up the faith! Quote
sqidd Posted September 15, 2021 Posted September 15, 2021 There is another up on AmazonJP. 37,500Y + 9,000 Standard shipping (not DHL). IDK if that's EMS or ferry. https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Chogokin-Dimension-Fortress-Valkyrie-Pre-painted/dp/B093BXKQFF/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bandai+dx&qid=1631656714&s=hobby&sr=1-1 Quote
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