betocc Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 DX Chogokin VF-171EX Armored Nightmare Plus EX (Alto Saotome Custom) Revival Ver. ¥30,800 https://moehime-japantoys.com/shop/plastic-model/chogokin-series/dx-chogokin-vf-171ex-armored-nightmare-plus-ex-alto-saotome-custom-revival-ver/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackconvoy_D01 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 https://www.eknightmedia.com/macross-frontier-vf-171ex-armored-nightmare-plus-ex-alto-saotome-use-revival-ver-dx-chogokin-action-figure-by-bandai-tamashii-nations.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 ^^^ $250 is a good price from what appears to be a domestic seller. Amazon @ $280 BBTS @ $295 USA Gundam Store @ $280 (This store periodically has 10/15/20% off coupons, some that apply to pre-orders and some that don't). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26662 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 7 hours ago, MikeRoz said: ^^^ $250 is a good price from what appears to be a domestic seller. Amazon @ $280 BBTS @ $295 USA Gundam Store @ $280 (This store periodically has 10/15/20% off coupons, some that apply to pre-orders and some that don't). The vendor pricing differential is interesting. Eknightmedia's price is about $30.00 below their competitors, and eknightmedia requires a non-refundable $30.00 reserve payment. I'm wondering if they're making a calculated gamble by under-cutting the competition on price in order to drive traffic, while betting that a number of folks will change their mind, fail to follow through, and walk away from their $30.00. If the math works in their favor, those who walk away from their $30.00 will be subsidizing everyone else's purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 Kappa Hobby: https://www.kappahobby.com/products/dx-chogokin-vf-171ex-armored-nightmare-plus-ex-alto-saotome-use-revival-ver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackconvoy_D01 Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) On 9/8/2023 at 3:17 PM, 26662 said: The vendor pricing differential is interesting. Eknightmedia's price is about $30.00 below their competitors, and eknightmedia requires a non-refundable $30.00 reserve payment. I'm wondering if they're making a calculated gamble by under-cutting the competition on price in order to drive traffic, while betting that a number of folks will change their mind, fail to follow through, and walk away from their $30.00. If the math works in their favor, those who walk away from their $30.00 will be subsidizing everyone else's purchase. Eknightmedia didn't charge me a $30 down payment when I selected PayPal as my payment method. Edit; they just asked for the $30. They didn't do this when I ordered 2x 29 Max variants last year, odd- but ok. Edited September 11, 2023 by blackconvoy_D01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted September 10, 2023 Share Posted September 10, 2023 (edited) If any of you US based collectors are still wanting to preorder locally USA gundam store has a flash sale on preorders, like 20% off today Edited September 10, 2023 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakerbot Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 21 hours ago, Duymon said: If any of you US based collectors are still wanting to preorder locally USA gundam store has a flash sale on preorders, like 20% off today <snip> Thanks for this! Got one on order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 The VF-25G Revival set is available at Anime Export (¥32800): https://www.anime-export.com/index.php?product=72514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Youch, that's a pretty big leap from the pre-order price I got (¥28,600). Really hoping Hobby Genki comes through on this one, been waiting to get a second one of these ever since the original release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 25G available again at HLJ. https://www.hlj.com/dx-chogokin-vf-25g-super-messiah-valkyrie-michael-blanc-s-fighter-revival-ver-bans65124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Whoa, ok, that's almost $40 cheaper than my previous order.. I might have to grab a second, and just stash one for a rainy day later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26662 Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 14 hours ago, Chronocidal said: Whoa, ok, that's almost $40 cheaper than my previous order.. I might have to grab a second, and just stash one for a rainy day later. I hear you. It looks fierce with the armor. My naked ones need to hit the gym. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I'm mostly in an annoying place because of the stupid rarity of the 25G when it originally launched, combined with the fact that the single copy I got came missing pieces. I was completely SOL for ever getting those parts, because Bandai just doesn't do spare parts, and there was nowhere with stock available for a replacement. My VF-25G has been using the YF-25 crotch plate for years, because it was the only one that matched reasonably (I actually prefer the swapped colors, compared with the standard VF-25G one). It was never a huge issue for me, because I wasn't going to transform the YF-25 out of fighter anyhow, but it's always felt dumb that I was never able to get a complete set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) Amazon is down to $252 for the VF-171EX Alto Edited September 15, 2023 by MikeRoz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-11 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I apologize in advance if this the wrong thread but i need a suggestion. Few months ago i placed a pre-order on bigbadtoystore for a non-macross but always anime related product. The release date for these items was july/august in Japan and the store list them as a september release.I know that the store(which seems very professional and reliable) imports via ship most of the goods so i was wondering if i should expect any delays on the arrival of the items...Do you guys have any experience on the matter? it's really not an issue for me, i just need to understand when those $ 200 will have to come out of my wallet and therefore plan my life accordingly(i usuallly buy on japanese stores and they always have been very accurate on the release dates). Thank you in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26662 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 4 hours ago, Robin-11 said: I apologize in advance if this the wrong thread but i need a suggestion. Few months ago i placed a pre-order on bigbadtoystore for a non-macross but always anime related product. The release date for these items was july/august in Japan and the store list them as a september release.I know that the store(which seems very professional and reliable) imports via ship most of the goods so i was wondering if i should expect any delays on the arrival of the items...Do you guys have any experience on the matter? it's really not an issue for me, i just need to understand when those $ 200 will have to come out of my wallet and therefore plan my life accordingly(i usuallly buy on japanese stores and they always have been very accurate on the release dates). Thank you in advance for your help. Wish I could help. I’ve ordered from them since forever but I’ve never paid much attention to how long it takes BBTS to receive their pre-ordered stock. I tend to pre-order and then pretty much forget all about it until I get the shipping notice. That said, BBTS has always been pretty responsive when I’ve made inquiries about ETAs. I’d give them a jingle if you haven’t already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 While I cannot speak for BBTS, the last few orders I've made have been shipped by boat. It seems to be about 2 to 3 months. People seem to get their shipping notices before I do as there seems to be no rush on boat shipping. People have been talking about their HMR VF-0D for a month now. I don't expect to see mine for at least another month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 6 hours ago, Robin-11 said: I apologize in advance if this the wrong thread but i need a suggestion. Few months ago i placed a pre-order on bigbadtoystore for a non-macross but always anime related product. The release date for these items was july/august in Japan and the store list them as a september release.I know that the store(which seems very professional and reliable) imports via ship most of the goods so i was wondering if i should expect any delays on the arrival of the items...Do you guys have any experience on the matter? it's really not an issue for me, i just need to understand when those $ 200 will have to come out of my wallet and therefore plan my life accordingly(i usuallly buy on japanese stores and they always have been very accurate on the release dates). Thank you in advance for your help. BBTS estimates for release are usually pretty good, since they've been doing this import thing for a long time. However, they are at the mercy of when the manufacturer puts the items on a ship, how long the ship takes to arrive in the US port, how long it takes to unload the ship and get the items through customs, etc. Assuming 2 months after release in Japan is usually a safe bet. You could try looking at release estimates on other sites like Amazon US (assuming it's being sold there). Odds are good that Amazon will get the item earlier or at the same time as BBTS. For example, Tamashii Nations lists the VF-25G release as 23 September in Japan, Amazon US lists it as 15 November, and BBTS just says November. So, likely sometime in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-11 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Thank you for all your inputs. So basically if one of the items has been released in late august in Japan it is safe to bet that they won't get it before the end of october right? i will try to contact them anyway...buying with this kind of delays always makes me...uneasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyboy Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Anyone know what this is? https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/100295-dx-chogokin-macross-do-you-remember-love-vf-1s-valkyrie-ichijou-hikaru-use-148-mechanic-edition-bandai-spirits-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted September 17, 2023 Author Share Posted September 17, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dirtyboy said: Anyone know what this is? https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/100295-dx-chogokin-macross-do-you-remember-love-vf-1s-valkyrie-ichijou-hikaru-use-148-mechanic-edition-bandai-spirits-.html Tamashii Event Exclusive for Tamashii Club Members via a lottery selection process this month, which will become a Tamashii Web Exclusive in November at some TBD date/time...as with all SDFM/DYRL merch....JAPAN-ONLY https://tamashiiweb.com/item/14582/?wovn=en Edited September 17, 2023 by jvmacross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted September 18, 2023 Share Posted September 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Robin-11 said: Thank you for all your inputs. So basically if one of the items has been released in late august in Japan it is safe to bet that they won't get it before the end of october right? i will try to contact them anyway...buying with this kind of delays always makes me...uneasy. If it released in Japan in late August, it could arrive at BBTS right before the end of October. That would be two months. As others have said, BBTS is responsive to inquires about arrival times, so I'm sure they'll give you the best estimate they have right now. I'd prepare to hand over $200 before the end of next month, just to be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 VF-171EX Alto available at Amazon JP: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/Chogokin-Macross-VF-171EX-Armored-Nightmare/dp/B0CGZDFTSR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) Arcadia VF-1S reissues? AmiAmi - Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijyou Custom) movie ver.(Pre-order)(Single Shipment)240-S001 AmiAmi - Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy Focker Special movie ver.(Pre-order)(Single Shipment) HLJ - 1/60 Complete Transformation VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Hikaru Ichijo Boarding Machine Movie Ver. (Reissue) HLJ - 1/60 Completely Transformed VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy Focker Special Movie Ver. Edited October 20, 2023 by DewPoint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 (edited) I just wish Arcadia would reissue their display stands (I want the simple stand). Actually they should always keep them available since their valks don't come with stands. Edited October 20, 2023 by ArchieNov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 18 hours ago, DewPoint said: Arcadia VF-1S reissues? AmiAmi - Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Hikaru Ichijyou Custom) movie ver.(Pre-order)(Single Shipment)240-S001 AmiAmi - Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Kanzen Henkei VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy Focker Special movie ver.(Pre-order)(Single Shipment) HLJ - 1/60 Complete Transformation VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Hikaru Ichijo Boarding Machine Movie Ver. (Reissue) HLJ - 1/60 Completely Transformed VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy Focker Special Movie Ver. Valkyrie Factory really got under their skin. 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Macross Zero Blu-Ray Box reissue (so far): amz-jp: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/product/B0CLGYYLPJ (19,800y) cdj: https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/BCXA-1895 (18,000y) more details at: https://macross.jp/news-detail/24575/ Quote BCXA-1895 / ¥19,800 (10% tax included) 173 minutes (main story approx. 158 minutes + bonus video approx. 15 minutes) / Dolby TrueHD (5.1ch) / Linear PCM (stereo) AVC / BD50G x 2 / 16:9 < 1080p HD>／With Japanese and English subtitles (ON/OFF possible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) fyi. There seems to be another version of this Macross Zero blu-ray box that contain some kind of "store-benefits" (possibly an A3 sheet alongside the postcards of the previous dvd-covers or something else) that is available at amz-jp with the same PO-pricing: https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0CLGXWMQB here's the benefit-details on macross.jp and bandai-namco sites, along with the "target-stores" listing: https://macross.jp/news-detail/24575/ https://v-storage.bnarts.jp/bv_news/215859/ Edited October 24, 2023 by treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 (edited) https://www.hlj.com/tiny-session-vf-19-kai-fire-valkyrie-with-nekki-basara-banc660862# https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=74691 https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail?gcode=FIGURE-162583 https://hobby-genki.com/en/bandai/26307-tiny-session-vf-19-custom-fire-valkyrie-with-basara-nekki-4573102660862.html https://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-707739 https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/20486-tiny-session-vf-19-kai-fire-valkyrie-with-nekki-basara.html https://moehime-japantoys.com/shop/figures/action-figure/tiny-session-vf-19-kai-fire-valkyrie-with-nekki-basara/ https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/109177-tiny-session-macross-7-nekki-basara-vf-19-custom-excalibur-fire-valkyrie-bandai-spirits-.html https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CNJKG9VN Edited November 21, 2023 by sh9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykiat Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/macross/100295-dx-chogokin-macross-do-you-remember-love-vf-1s-valkyrie-ichijou-hikaru-use-148-mechanic-edition-bandai-spirits-.html Available....... sorry all gone now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 DX VF-1S Mechanic Set...59,800 JPY https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=74678 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbitalharvest Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 55 minutes ago, jvmacross said: DX VF-1S Mechanic Set...59,800 JPY https://anime-export.com/index.php?product=74678 uh yikes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 (edited) It's really not that bad a price, when you consider the exchange rate, and the combined price of finding a VF-1S and strike packs right now. Not something I'm going to spend on though, too many other more important things coming. Tempting.. but a properly printed tail isn't worth that much to me. Edited November 24, 2023 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Nin-nin game link is up for Shin VF-0A https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/hi-metal-r/110112-hi-metal-r-macross-zero-vf-0a-phoenix-vf-0a-phoenixqf-2200d-b-ghost-shin-kudo-use-ver-bandai-spirits-.html Guess still have to wait till 4PM JST Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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