ErikElvis Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Well I went ahead and ordered the alto armor even though I don't have an Alto. I should have an ozma on the way and ordered the super packs for that. Im just really digging the alto armor. Now have to find an Alto in the next couple months. I will set up the group buy next week. Just finished ordering the Alto/Ozma super parts, and now I am shipping crap load of stuff for another community. And deadline for armor parts won't be that early (Jan 30th). It will be more likely end of Feb, if not later. Oh hell I just went ahead and paid....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 The colour difference is minor and hardly noticable in person. Graham Cool, thanks Graham. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 DX Chogokin Macross F VF-25S & VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie Armored Parts available for pre order at Anime Export: http://www.anime-exp...om/product/7985 http://www.anime-exp...om/product/7984 Please notice the deadline date: 01/30/2012!!! Both pre-ordered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaD3k Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 How is anime-export? Are they any good/reliable? Think I'll have to bite the bullet and pre-order the armor set. $140 for armor is quite a bit... While the armor set looks fantastic, I hope it won't require any double sided tape to stay on, like with the V1. Seeing how the V2's are holding up pretty well so far, here's hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Those that ordered from HLJ should be seeing a payment request soon, if you haven't received one already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Got my pound of flesh request from HLJ. It was hard getting a pound of flesh into my computer...but I managed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Finally entered the "Being Processed for Shipping" stage. And I just noticed that HLJ updated their shipping prices. Fedex is cheaper than EMS for the 25S? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbes221 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Just sent off my payment to HLJ now. So how does this group buy for the packs work? I am down for one of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Got my pound of flesh request from HLJ. It was hard getting a pound of flesh into my computer...but I managed... That's about what paying for the Ozma felt like for me, I REALLY, REALLY wish they'd have stuck to the late January release. I thought I had another two weeks, next time I'll take the possibility for an early release into account. -Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy00z Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Finally entered the "Being Processed for Shipping" stage. And I just noticed that HLJ updated their shipping prices. Fedex is cheaper than EMS for the 25S? WTF? Can I change my shipping method in this stage? I just changed it to Fedex but I'm not sure if it will go through in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I will set up the group buy next week. Just finished ordering the Alto/Ozma super parts, and now I am shipping crap load of stuff for another community. And deadline for armor parts won't be that early (Jan 30th). It will be more likely end of Feb, if not later. Can't wait you know in in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) HLJ charged me for my order around 3:00am this morning, and my item is currently being processed for shipping. Edited January 15, 2012 by funkymonkeyjavajunky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Paid! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Can I change my shipping method in this stage? I just changed it to Fedex but I'm not sure if it will go through in time. Please note that this change will NOT apply to orders which are already in the shipping or payment processing stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skull_leader001 Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Me too!! Processed for Shipping status !!!! SAL!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Me too!! Processed for Shipping status !!!! SAL!!!! Ditto. I'll get a review up when mine arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Tokyo-hunter has the armor parts for pre-order too, and for 9500jpy. Are they a good/reputable store to order from and when do you pay for pre-orders from them? I'd like to have time to save up for it. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) Where is my VF-25G .... Edited January 15, 2012 by Archer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Tokyo-hunter has the armor parts for pre-order too, and for 9500jpy. Are they a good/reputable store to order from and when do you pay for pre-orders from them? I'd like to have time to save up for it. Chris Tokyo-hunter is legit. You pay for the item up front and then pay for the shipping separately when it's ready to ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegablue Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) Where is my VF-25G .... Hopefully won't be an exclusive, but doubt it since the VF-25F and VF-25S have sold out. But isn't the VF-171 next? Edited January 15, 2012 by Omegablue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Bingo, payment sent around 3:00 am today. And yep, I think I'm just gonna go ahead for both armor sets. I skipped the first release, so don't mind double dipping to get both Alto and Ozma, especially since they include the reaction missiles this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 But isn't the VF-171 next? Sure....in your mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegablue Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Sure....in your mind. LOL, that was a brilliant moment of mine! I replied while downloading pics of the VF-171, and got confused with the earlier post between the RVF-25 with the VF25G. K, meant the VF-25G is next if by the release pattern of the v1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) I almost wish I would have known Yamaro was going to delay the rest of the Mac 7 releases this year. Now I have the cash flow for these, but I am reluctant to over spend necause I missed the pre orders I hope bandai does a re issue or maybe I can hold out until yamato gets the license in 10 years lol. If I knew someone in HK who would not rape me on prices I would go that route as I hear they are available around town still in HK. If all else fails, I could spend the money on the OCZ Revo drive 3 x2 240GB. Edited January 16, 2012 by Loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 I ordered mine with the Fedex shipping. Should be here by Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEXD Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 well half of one of the vf-25 front landing gear flaps snapped off, but thats ok nothing krazy glue cant fix. and the antennae are silver and YELLOW, now white, so that soft plastic is prone to yellowing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Soul Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 the antennae are silver and YELLOW, now white, so that soft plastic is prone to yellowing I'm not following... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 He means the white part of the head lasers on the v.2 Alto VF-25F are starting to turn yellow. A few people have noticed this happening already. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Extremely impressed by the VF-25S and also of the VF-25F. Both are great toys, look fantastic in a all three modes and are easy to transform. Bandai definitely hit a home run this time. I have a theory that for both Bandai and Yamato, given the increasining complexity/articulation/gimmicks/features/details/accuracy of modern VF toys, it takes both companies at least 2 generations of toys of a particular model to get the bugs worked out......LOL! Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) So my question is, and stop me if this has been mentioned before and i think i asked this before at some time, how is Michel's gun supposed to fight with landing gear? I can't remember if it is ever shown sitting in the hanger with the gun and landing gear down. I ask becuase we can pretty much guess that will be the next release with or without superpacks. Edited January 16, 2012 by kanedaestes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 He means the white part of the head lasers on the v.2 Alto VF-25F are starting to turn yellow. A few people have noticed this happening already. Graham Happened to mine not too long after I got it. I suspect it's because the lasers are made from PVC. Extremely impressed by the VF-25S and also of the VF-25F. Both are great toys, look fantastic in a all three modes and are easy to transform. Bandai definitely hit a home run this time. I have a theory that for both Bandai and Yamato, given the increasining complexity/articulation/gimmicks/features/details/accuracy of modern VF toys, it takes both companies at least 2 generations of toys of a particular model to get the bugs worked out......LOL! Graham Reminds me that there's only one company that knocked it out the park the 1st go around. RIP Takatoku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 So my question is, and stop me if this has been mentioned before and i think i asked this before at some time, how is Michel's gun supposed to fight with landing gear? I can't remember if it is ever shown sitting in the hanger with the gun and landing gear down. I ask becuase we can pretty much guess that will be the next release with or without superpacks. I have a feeling it won't be possible. The sniper rifle is too big, and the landing gear, while lengthened for the regular gunpods, won't be long enough to house the gun underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 There's a LOT of clearance on the v2 25, I don't think it will be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I have a theory that for both Bandai and Yamato, given the increasining complexity/articulation/gimmicks/features/details/accuracy of modern VF toys, it takes both companies at least 2 generations of toys of a particular model to get the bugs worked out......LOL! Graham That doesn't bode well for the Web Exclusive VF-4... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Reminds me that there's only one company that knocked it out the park the 1st go around. RIP Takatoku That's why I said 'modern toys'. The 1/55 while a great toy for it's time, lacked detail, had minimal articulation by today's standards and big chunky joints. So yes, given it's simplicity is definitely more durable compared with most modern toys. The Bandai 1/65 DX VF-17 is another virtually unbreakable toy, but again, lacks articulation & gimmicks and has big chunky joints............notice a pattern here? LIke many things in life it's a trade-off. The consumer driven trend these days is for toys with a zillion points of articulation, gimmicks up the wazzo, 100% line art accurate sculpt and extreme pose-ability. Unfortunately these features more often than not conflict with the requirement for long-term durability. Unfortuantely, there's no way of escaping that the more small parts you have and the more joints you have (especially small joints), the greater the chance that something is going to become loose or break sooner or later (probably sooner). The fact that modern VF toys are now made in a country where the factories have a reputation for less then stellar QC for production and materials doesn't help either (although this is and has been improving in recent years). But lack of durability aside, do we really want to go back to the days of the Chunky Monkey, with inaccurate sculpts, gunpods that can't attach, no pilots, no missiles, the pose-abilty of a brick and a toy which sorta, kinda, maybe resembles the line art in bad light, if you squint and hold it at a certain angle? Like I said, it's a trade off. I think unfortunately, modern transforming VF toys, no matter made by which company should be looked at a lot, but touched infrequently (even then be prepared that your expensive collectors item may crumble and crack even if left untouched on the shelf ) Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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