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I wonder when they will release the boosters.

Got mine at Nin-nin-game

19 minutes ago, borgified said:

I’m going to wait a bit longer before I finally cave in at the last moment due to FOMO. 

Remember guys, there's always another chance on release day. The mark up prices will still be there after release.

Managed to get 1 at nin-nin, mission accomplished.

5 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Well, this will be interesting. My flight leaves 5 minutes after POs open, and lasts 14 hours.

Some planes have wifi access so you may still have a chance.

6 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

That was before they reached an agreement, now it's only the OG series that HG has, which is why anything from TV/DYRL are still Japan-only distribution, no overseas VF-1 figures.

In that case the price bump isn't really explainable then. Would only make sense if Bigwest has to pay an overseas fee for the WWR.

The thing about Macross is, its international license isn't owned by the same Japanese company that owns the local one. Harmony Gold does. And of course Harmony Gold would want their pound of flesh for any product with the Macross brand that reaches outside of Japan officially.

Whatever markup you see in prices in the US basically goes to paying off Harmony Gold.

https://tamashiiweb.com/item/14354?wovn=en

Re-release PO for DX VF-25G revival with super pack. Coming 06 Apr.

1 hour ago, Rein+ said:

Right after my 2 Super Parts for 31AX is arrived.

I think this can fit on the regular VF-31A/F too?

1 minute ago, chriswoo said:

Ah I see yeah I also use the UV light box however I found it very weak and took twice maybe triple longer  durations to cure it.

I see. I'll have to see if there's any way to use direct sunlight where I am then, maybe in the corridor.

Can you share any reference to disassembling the Valk? Or do you have to try to locate where the hidden screws are each time?

On 6/9/2022 at 1:14 PM, chriswoo said:

well it dependson the sun mostly around 4 to 6 hrs enough to turn most yellowish plastic to white however might repeat couple time to make it pure white.  it best to disasemble it part by part so the sun light can cover those hidden yellow part and also might require removing all those metal parts and screws as it will corroded/rusted overtime.

 

 

Many thanks! I don't have much direct sunlight in my apartment so I built a uv light box. Hope it goes well.

23 minutes ago, chriswoo said:

just use hair cream with 6% hy-drogen peroxide wll do quite nicely and it even restore the decal yellowish to white too.

Nice thanks. How long did you leave your Valk in the UV? No disassembly done correct? Did you need to block the parts without the cream?

4 minutes ago, chriswoo said:

Wow the yellowish. didn't know DX VF-1 series plastic material also turn yellowish that fast too. I just done similar thing to my 2ndhand aftermark purchase.

 

 

Awesome, how did you get it so clean without fading the decals? Lower percentage of hydrogen peroxide?

Managed to secure at HLJ and Nin-nin-game. Still avaliable as of this posting.

Details are out

https://sp.tamashii.jp/item/13993/

HI-METAL R VF-0S Phoenix (Roy Focker machine)!

Pre-order May 26th... 2 days from now.

Three modes of transformation! 

Price - 15,400 yen (tax 10% included) 

14,000 yen (tax excluded)                  

Release date - October 2022

Recommended Age - 15 years old and over                 

Overall height - 140mm (5.5 inches)

Material - Made of ABS, die-cast, PVC

Contents:

・ Main body

・ Pilot figure

・ Main wing left and right for flight

・ Replacement hands (left and right - 4 types each)

・ Small main wings for Battroid 

・ Head machine gun left and right for Battroid

・ Gun pod

・ Pitot tube for fighter × 2 (including spare)

・ Pitot tube for Battroid

・ Sky Anti-aircraft missile triple x 4, leg booster left and right , display joint parts set, air intake shutter (closed) left and right, landing legs (front wheel, rear wheel left and right), dedicated stand.

12 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

I filled out the Amiami lottery thingy but nothing other than a confirmation email that they got it. Anyone else try their hand there?

The winners will he notified on 09 May Monday by email based on the confirmation page. Don't try to submit more than one form though, they will delete duplicated entries. Also customers who have been regulars for the past year with completed purchases will have priority, though in certain cases(?) New customers will also be considered for the lottery.

4 minutes ago, F360 said:

https://www.hlj.com/dx-chogokin-yf-29-durandal-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-full-set-pack-bans63473?

 

 

Managed to grab one, thanks!

The loading delays kept me at high stress levels haha.

Amazon just shipped my order I ordered on Wed. Hope I get it well packed.

12 minutes ago, Grey728 said:

Ehh.. The difference between Okini and Amazon.JP was only $17 (CA tax and DHL shipping), however, Amazon JP was not only more expensive but ships a month later. Anyways.. I caved and bought from Amazon JP when the FOMO kicked in and Okini stopped accepting orders.

My take is that Okini is a small private company while Amazon is a global mega corporation making a name for itself based on excellent service with a dedicated service centre... so technically should something happen, you'll get better support from Amazon? Just my opinion though. I order stuff from both sides haha.

4 minutes ago, F360 said:

Amazon removes Japan tax , but they also add in your country/state/city sales tax  . This is what the price looks like after adding USA sales tax.

 

So for people in California or have similar high sales tax , it would be cheaper with okiniland .

 

I see. Guess it'll depend on where you reside then. Taxes and shipping have both been increasing like crazy since 2020.

19 minutes ago, F360 said:

 Currently on amazon jp 

Items:¥37,055

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so you can save from shipping with Okiniland if you choose anything but ems.
 

Amazon includes local Japan tax when you first see the price but his is removed when you check it out so it's actually around ¥ 34 113 + Shipping.

In my case it was cheaper by around 40 bucks including shipping compared to Okini. But it'll depend on your country of course.

1 hour ago, Alphahorizon said:

And gone from Okini

Still available at Amazon for cheaper than Okini.

2 hours ago, sqidd said:

Depends on how big that box is. EMS and DHL rates go "vertical" after a certain volume. Not much over a standard DX box.

It's basically 2 DX boxes in size and weight so I just caved and bought. Gives me peace of mind as well.

4 minutes ago, sqidd said:

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

Oh that's the same store 小胖玩具屋. They must have found additional stock and relisted with a 300 yen markup.

Note that the amount includes Japan Tax and will be reduced to around 33000 yen once checking out. Shipping cost is dependent on country though.

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!