grogall Posted April 19 Posted April 19 (edited) 16 hours ago, Anasazi37 said: I just checked the page and Bandai changed the sales region to just Japan (Asia and US were removed as options) and it looks like you can only buy it in person at the Tamashii stores in Tokyo and Osaka. Bandai at there finest! Lets sell a product that hardly anyone willing, can buy...🥴 Edited April 19 by grogall Quote
grogall Posted April 19 Posted April 19 (edited) More Images from Tamaschii... Edited April 19 by grogall Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 19 Posted April 19 (edited) I have to say it looks cool but still not for me. I wish good luck to those who want it. Edited April 19 by no3Ljm Quote
shazam Posted April 19 Posted April 19 Another shiny corporate colour variant VF-1 trophy we are trying to convince ourselves that we need. Quote
shazam Posted April 19 Posted April 19 (edited) 3 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Trying to be convinced here. My thoughts with facial contortions I share as well when I see this. 😅 Edited April 19 by shazam Quote
grogall Posted April 19 Posted April 19 (edited) On 4/19/2024 at 9:24 PM, no3Ljm said: Trying to be convinced here. Maybe the box will blow you away....🤗 Edited April 21 by grogall Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 19 Posted April 19 Just now, grogall said: Maybe the box will blow you away....🤗 Box? Nah. Box is already a problem for us collectors. I'm currently in the process of disposing some of my boxes. Basically throwing out now the selling 'value' rule of with or without boxes. Time to enjoy the hobby while I can. Quote
Gabe Q Posted April 19 Posted April 19 I thought it would be chrome throughout but now I see that some parts are clear. Hard pass. Quote
jvmacross Posted April 20 Posted April 20 Went from will get to must get......fiery Bandai hoops be damned! Quote
Spark-O-Matic Posted April 20 Posted April 20 9 hours ago, no3Ljm said: I have to say it looks cool but still not for me. I wish good luck to those who want it. Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted April 20 Posted April 20 19 hours ago, no3Ljm said: I have to say it looks cool but still not for me. I wish good luck to those who want it. Not for me either. Want Hikaru's DYRL Super VF-1A. And a CF both TV and DYRL. This scheme looks better in battroid. Quote
no3Ljm Posted April 20 Posted April 20 49 minutes ago, Ignacio Ocamica said: Not for me either. Want Hikaru's DYRL Super VF-1A. And a CF both TV and DYRL. This scheme looks better in battroid. Same here, Ignacio. I'm only waiting for Hikaru's Super VF-1A. Then I'm done with DX VF-1's. Quote
jvmacross Posted April 20 Posted April 20 I guess the new Chogokin 50th Anniversary VF-1J is as close as we'll get to the Arcadia Chrome VF-1S teased by Mr. K almost 10 years ago.... Quote
grogall Posted April 20 Posted April 20 23 minutes ago, jvmacross said: I guess the new Chogokin 50th Anniversary VF-1J is as close as we'll get to the Arcadia Chrome VF-1S teased by Mr. K almost 10 years ago.... -snip- Sorry, but the Bandai looks a lot better even if it is overpriced for what it is...🫣 Quote
Spark-O-Matic Posted April 20 Posted April 20 21 hours ago, shazam said: Another shiny corporate colour variant VF-1 trophy we are trying to convince ourselves that we need. Some of those clear parts look ripe for stress lines/marks to form at the stress points after a few deformations. KC is not looking too shabby in this light.(besides all of its own issues) Quote
Spark-O-Matic Posted April 20 Posted April 20 1 hour ago, jvmacross said: I guess the new Chogokin 50th Anniversary VF-1J is as close as we'll get to the Arcadia Chrome VF-1S teased by Mr. K almost 10 years ago.... (Arcadia) Sir the investors will be here in any minute!... what will we show them?. I got an idea!...Someone, quickly get me a can of spray paint from the storage room!. Quote
Shawn Posted April 20 Posted April 20 You guys are so cruel LOL I'm sure the Arcadia was a quick test...like 'Could we do it?' before working out any kinks in the process to get a better finish. Quote
grogall Posted April 20 Posted April 20 Big in Japan for 39,990¥ https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/30657-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1j-valkyrie-chogokin-50th-exclusive.html Quote
jvmacross Posted April 20 Posted April 20 3 hours ago, Spark-O-Matic said: Some of those clear parts look ripe for stress lines/marks to form at the stress points after a few deformations. KC is not looking too shabby in this light.(besides all of its own issues) Not sure about the comparison....the KC is not chrome/silver plated Quote
jvmacross Posted April 20 Posted April 20 3 hours ago, Shawn said: You guys are so cruel LOL I'm sure the Arcadia was a quick test...like 'Could we do it?' before working out any kinks in the process to get a better finish. I think it would have been better if Bandai would have continued the tradition of an "all chrome plated" toy...it would have looked nicer if all parts were finished the same as the head, shoulders, legs and gunpod....unfortunately, Arcadia did not follow through with that Macross Toy tradition.... I guess Bandai must have forgotten the Takatoku VF-1 plated toys when they referenced the "Iron Type" kits instead...no "R" in the DX line...lol Quote
Radioguy Posted April 22 Posted April 22 On 4/18/2024 at 6:50 PM, Anasazi37 said: I just checked the page and Bandai changed the sales region to just Japan (Asia and US were removed as options) and it looks like you can only buy it in person at the Tamashii stores in Tokyo and Osaka. Bastards. Seriously. Not for making a mistake (if it even was), but taking DAYS to revert it. Opportunities were lost for some (Like LP jacking up their price since initial offer) believing they wouldn't be dealing with international shipping...or shipping at ALL stateside. I know many of you aren't upset due to the price and the looks of this thing, but imagine Bandai doing the same with a DX TV Max, Elint, CF, etc. Think it was a mistake, or that HG complained? Sucks either way, of course. Quote
MKT Posted April 22 Author Posted April 22 6 hours ago, Radioguy said: Bastards. Seriously. Not for making a mistake (if it even was), but taking DAYS to revert it. Opportunities were lost for some (Like LP jacking up their price since initial offer) believing they wouldn't be dealing with international shipping...or shipping at ALL stateside. I know many of you aren't upset due to the price and the looks of this thing, but imagine Bandai doing the same with a DX TV Max, Elint, CF, etc. Think it was a mistake, or that HG complained? Sucks either way, of course. Blame HG! It's their fault, always & forever.. Quote
sh9000 Posted April 25 Posted April 25 https://sidesevenexports.com/products/dx-chogokin-vf-1j-valkyrie-chogokin-50th-exclusive-july-august-ship-date It was available here as well. Quote
MKT Posted April 25 Author Posted April 25 Basically a one-man operation, with terrible communication based on quick search: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/sidesevenexports.com https://www.reddit.com/r/Gunpla/comments/xgbmrm/psa_dont_buy_from_side_seven_exports_they_will/ Quote
Spark-O-Matic Posted April 25 Posted April 25 18 hours ago, jenius said: Are they legit though? No! the store is very infamous in Gundam & 40K circles. Store hopes to hold you off on preorders long enough to were PayPal, Banks & Chargebacks are past the point of no return. Store will screw you if given the chance, big time! I've latterly heard hundreds of horror stories from guys who are stand up types and only brought it up to warn others. Quote
grogall Posted April 27 Posted April 27 (edited) Here a good video on YouTube wich also shows some of the back of the unit! Edited April 27 by grogall Quote
Spark-O-Matic Posted May 2 Posted May 2 I seen Luna Park jacked the price back up to ¥59,800 for the Chrome King. not a whole lot of other stores are jumping in this one. LP must smell blood in the water and is ready to tear your wallet apart. Quote
jvmacross Posted May 2 Posted May 2 10 hours ago, Spark-O-Matic said: I seen Luna Park jacked the price back up to ¥59,800 for the Chrome King. not a whole lot of other stores are jumping in this one. LP must smell blood in the water and is ready to tear your wallet apart. Nah....just like the "Mechanic" DX....it'll drop in price once it's released...patience padawan! Quote
Froy Posted May 2 Posted May 2 How some stores get their hands on items like this? Do they have some staff members in this Bandai clubs or something? Given the rarity of the item I don't see anyone coming to store like Mandarake to sell it to the second market. Quote
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