Bandai DX VF-1A ANGELBIRDS [TWE]

[Bahamutzyro]

25 minutes ago, Radioguy said:

What's the AE shipping even likely to be?

i just paid 45 USd to ship vf-31 via DHL.

[derex3592]

Mehh...Easy pass for me, already have my customized Yamato V2 Angelbird in the display. That new logo is bit gawdy for my taste. Maybe if it was HM-R I would bite. Oh well, $$$ saved. 

[Radioguy]

45 minutes ago, Bahamutzyro said:

i just paid 45 USd to ship vf-31 via DHL.

Via AE? Is that less or more than what BIJ usually charges?

[Radioguy]

1 hour ago, Bahamutzyro said:

Anime export only lets you order 1? Says sold out after I placed order for only 1 ?

As of this second, it's live again.

...and gone once more.

Edited July 27, 2022 by Radioguy

[Anasazi37]

Edit: Just noticed that it's listed as "before sales start" on TWE, not sold out. I need more coffee.

I'm still going to pass on this one, though. I think the Bandai-invented winged logo has no place on the valk, as it breaks up the clean red/blue lines of the scheme. You can't turn everything into Macross Delta, Bandai. SDFM and DRYL valks don't need logos stamped all over them. I'm a fan of Hasegawa's minimalist take on it, where the only markings are the stripes and "Angel Birds" on the legs.

Edited July 27, 2022 by Anasazi37

[no3Ljm]

I still see AE is still accepting orders.

[Radioguy]

1 minute ago, no3Ljm said:

I still see AE is still accepting orders.

I thought so too, but last refresh shows OOS again.

[no3Ljm]

10 minutes ago, Radioguy said:

I thought so too, but last refresh shows OOS again.

That's weird. It's still showing up on my end and was able to put one in my cart.

Unless, you already placed an order prior then yes, it will show up as 'Sold Out' on your end since the limit is just one per customer.

 

Edited July 27, 2022 by no3Ljm

[jvmacross]

Looking at this new release...it's like if Bandai decided to combine an awful Yamarcadia "Anniversary" paintjob release with a legit canon scheme....Tenjin is a great illustrator but Bandai needs to keep him away from their releases....the new Angelbirds emblem looks too gaudy and what I can only assume were his "striping" detail ideas essentially made an already goofy scheme even worse...

Anyway....in for just one......

[Crossbones72]

Awesome! I can't believe Bandai is actually doing a DX Angel Bird!  I've come close to picking up  the Yamato 1/48 over the years but never did due to all of the decals that would have to be applied to make the 'Birds look their best.  I already have the Yamato VF-1J Stealth and DX  VF-1S Roy - this was the only other 1/48 Valk that I really wanted.

Edited July 27, 2022 by Crossbones72

[Radioguy]

22 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

That's weird. It's still showing up on my end and was able to put one in my cart.

Unless, you already placed an order prior then yes, it will show up as 'Sold Out' on your end since the limit is just one per customer.

Well, now I'll never know...as I have.

[Crossbones72]

Does anyone know if this will be available on Amazon Japan?  I have a 6900 yen credit in my account that I would love to use.  If not I hope it's still available on AE come Friday.  It's been a while since I ordered from AE. They are pay up front correct?

[Ignacio Ocamica]

Yes, you have to pay up front to preorder this TWE

[no3Ljm]

5 minutes ago, Crossbones72 said:

Does anyone know if this will be available on Amazon Japan?  I have a 6900 yen credit in my account that I would love to use.  If not I hope it's still available on AE come Friday.  It's been a while since I ordered from AE. They are pay up front correct?

No, since it's TWE release. But yes in the future with astronomical price markup from third party sellers. Say, for example Kakizaki's DX VF-1A for Y144470.  

And that is correct, any TWE item is always pay upfront.

[ErikElvis]

I’ve slowed my macross buying. Only waiting for the PF 19. I like the Bandai 1/48’s so I’m in for one. 

[Hurin]

Will have to apply savings from not getting this to a Hikaru 1S on eBay.

Perhaps.  Some day.

[Crossbones72]

33 minutes ago, Ignacio Ocamica said:

Yes, you have to pay up front to preorder this TWE

 

25 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

No, since it's TWE release. But yes in the future with astronomical price markup from third party sellers. Say, for example Kakizaki's DX VF-1A for Y144470.  

And that is correct, any TWE item is always pay upfront.

Thanks very much for the replies!  I have to wait until Friday to buy, so hopefully it's still available.

[no3Ljm]

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[MKT]

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

From Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo "Robot Figures Launch!" Event:

When I see this pic, the emblem & colors  makes me think of what M&M would fly if they have to downsize to one valk in their golden years. 

But we already know Max instead trades up to the hypercar YF-29 lol..

 

[jvmacross]

4 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

No, since it's TWE release. But yes in the future with astronomical price markup from third party sellers. Say, for example Kakizaki's DX VF-1A for Y144470.  

And that is correct, any TWE item is always pay upfront.

Thinking the Angelbird will top out at VF-1D current market pricing....rather than VF-1A Max TV or Kakizaki DYRL current market values....

And in case the OP was looking for either...look in YJA not Amazon...lol

[Tking22]

Absolutely gorgeous, I've always loved the Angel Birds scheme, I'm in for one. That said, pretty disappointed we can't get a damn TV Kaki yet so we can complete the TV Vermillion Squad, oh well, one day. 

[505thAirborne]

1 hour ago, Chunky001 said:

The lettering and symbols are too much. I can't belive I'm going to say this. But I'm out.

She's a bit over the top on Tampo yet one big reason & really one only that I'm getting this VF, is simply because I'm tired of NOT getting that particular or oddball Valk at Pre Order price, only to finally want it and have to pay 4x the asking price a year later. 

Yamato's Low Vis VF-1S, VF-11C, VF-X, Angel Birds and Virgin Road all come to mind. 

[Bahamutzyro]

Anywhere else to order from? Looks like AE is 1 per customer n big in Japan is sold out

[Radioguy]

BIJ just said they have it back.

Still, vs AE, which is likely to be cheaper in the end? Does BIJ charge more shipping than AE, less, or the same?

[no3Ljm]

49 minutes ago, Radioguy said:

Still, vs AE, which is likely to be cheaper in the end? Does BIJ charge more shipping than AE, less, or the same?

My reply from the PO thread.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

2 hours ago, Radioguy said:

BIJ just said they have it back.

Still, vs AE, which is likely to be cheaper in the end? Does BIJ charge more shipping than AE, less, or the same?

i ordered 5x from hobby genki, shipping was 8,000yen by boat and 16,000yen by airpost 21,800yen by fedex 26,000ems to the US

looked cheaper than BIJ

[Lolicon]

15 hours ago, Anasazi37 said:

Edit: Just noticed that it's listed as "before sales start" on TWE, not sold out. I need more coffee.

I'm still going to pass on this one, though. I think the Bandai-invented winged logo has no place on the valk, as it breaks up the clean red/blue lines of the scheme. You can't turn everything into Macross Delta, Bandai. SDFM and DRYL valks don't need logos stamped all over them. I'm a fan of Hasegawa's minimalist take on it, where the only markings are the stripes and "Angel Birds" on the legs.

Agreed. That giant "family crest" style emblem looks like it belongs on the back of a VF-31, not something from the SDFM era of valks.

Was on the fence on this one because it looks like a downgrade from my Yamato and I didn't want to pay that AE markup... then my friend in Japan texted me telling me he preordered one for me. I had forgotten that I had asked if he could also order me a copy of every TWE DX release whenever he ordered his. 

[Shawn]

Add to Cart is enabled on the site now (4 hours now)
The fact that is was not sold out is a good sign

 

haha I wish

[mechaninac]

Big in Japan shows it as available for preorder for 22900 Yen + Shipping.  I just successfully checked out and received a confirmation email.

[no3Ljm]

I don't remember Angel Birds Pilots having red stripes on their uniform esp the arrow on the helmet. Oh, Bandai. 

And yup, that new marking is so distracting. 

[Sanity is Optional]

Proxy got my order for 2 in, time to wait for release.

[Bolt]

Quite blingy..

[Lolicon]

Putting UN SPACY on top of Angel Birds like that is the aircraft equivalent of going to McDonald's, ordering a Big Mac, and then asking them to add a fried chicken patty on top.

[nightmareB4macross]

Had to buy one to couple with my Fan Racer. Crazy tampo choices aside, it will have to stay in fighter.

Also picked up the Tiny Sessions VF-25 Sheryl and Ranka sets.

Thanks AE.

[derex3592]

I'm willing to bet 95% of these purchased NEVER leave fighter mode...I can say with 100% certainty my Yamato V2 Angel Bird never has...