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When does the VF-1D preorder begin?

On 10/28/2020 at 7:31 AM, betocc said:

VF-0D Premium Finish pre-owned available at AmiAmi for 56,680 yens

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-119501-R

Expensive for a used item but I'm surprised this is still available.. 

Oh wait Roy is already pre ordered.. whats after Roy?

So what is expected to be announced next? I thought I'd read something about a Roy variant?

7 hours ago, manfred17 said:

I also pre ordered SSP from NY on june 2019. Still no news from them after opening several tickets and asking help from their live chat. It is a mess... I will not add more comment because this is out of topic.

They have been cancelled by the supplier so NY will not be able to honor those orders. Send them a cancellation request.

1 hour ago, Silverstreak said:

Cheers dude. I snoozed and I loozed

I'll sell ya one of mine but it's gonna cost ya some big bikkies!! 

On 10/9/2020 at 7:24 AM, Silverstreak said:

Is the PF still in stock anywhere? HLJ had 2 and I was waiting until I got paid yesterday. Checked just now and they have disappeared sometime in the last week. AARRGGHH. None on Jungle or Manda either. 

Not that I'm aware of.. had briefly looked around for a third a little while back but found nothing. Someone might know where though.

Thats very cool! I would have preferred a TV 1A style head but either way it's looks great.

7 minutes ago, Guyffon said:

I mean compared to the hikkie pilot in the VF-1S, I was wondering if they used the same mold or they actually made an effort to make him chunkier, just curious thats all, since they made a difference between TV Roy n the rest of the TV pilots

Oh I see . I didn't look that closely at them. Just figured it was the same as the other Movie version pilots.

19 hours ago, Guyffon said:

Is the kakizaki pilot figure chubbier than normal?

Yes the pilots for the movie versions are a bit chunkier and look and fit way better in the cockpit. I'm hoping they fix the tiny pilot issue for the TV versions.. they look like they took them from the 1/60 toys..

So good! 

Pain aside of dealing with NY and UPS woeful shipping I'm absolutely loving the Kakizaki variant! Shame about the "210" tampo stuff up but it doesn't bother me too much as everything else seems ok.

My Kakizaki finally arrived this afternoon. buying these things is exhausting..

After being stuck in China for several days my Kakizaki is finally on the move again as of this morning. Estimated delivery is this coming Monday. Would have been nice to have had it for this weekend considering we have a completely free weekend first time in ages.. oh well

6 hours ago, F360 said:

probably that's the default UPS route to your location...  Delay in china?  probably not the flood but instead the flights full and bumped for next flight. 

My correction it's now been 5 days in China.. if that's the case then it's been bumped multiple times. Not sure why UPS uses this route if this is the result.. 

2 hours ago, Angesdad said:

The flightpose stand seems to offer a great displaying option, but I’m a bit hesitant to purchase because I read somewhere on the forum that those rubber heads will react & eat into paint and bare plastic surface over time. Granted DX Valks aren’t painted at least where the support points will be in fighter mode, but with all the bells and whistles equipped I assume it could be quite hefty exerting quite a bit of pressure against those rubber bumpers. I have seen what weight, heat, combined with time does to the mating surface between plastic and some rubber- it gets all sticky and gummy. Any advice or experience please, thanks!

I've used the FP stands for years now and really haven't had any issues. Have had the odd rubber end cap stick to the surface of the Valkyrie but no paint ever got damaged or discoloured. I know other people have had issues but I have always made an effort to keep my Valks displayed in a cooler or more controlled climate. Maybe high heat would cause them to react with what ever surface they are supporting but as I said I haven't had the problem. I still have Valks on them now and they aren't new stands either.

NY finally did ship out my Kakizaki but it has since been stuck in Shenzhen China for 3 days now. UPS shipment has been delayed.. the very same situation as my Zero-D. 

7 minutes ago, sqidd said:

It’s custom 

Ah cool! Looks legit ! 

On 9/17/2020 at 10:44 AM, xoxokin said:

My Bandai DX VF1 DYRL Skull Squadron. Max where are you now?

Hang on.. am I missing something here? Has a DX Roy VF-1S been released already? Or is this a custom repaint? Or am I just stupid?

4 hours ago, pafy6285 said:

9000 yen (plus the initial shipping estimate) for just Kakizaki? I ordered mine from MyKombini, and they sent it thru Fedex to Canada and just ask for an additional 1395 yen (SAL small packet was originally selected), for a total of 3 990 yen for shipping.

4 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

That does seem a bit high, even for Australia.

I know right! As with the ZeroD before I got jipped on the shipping.. I know some services can be expensive but over $200 (Aussie) expensive is very questionable. I am definitely not impressed with how bad the whole experience has been.

Just a quick update on my NY order situation..

So they finally got back to me about my SSP order stating that the supplier has cancelled all orders for them for what ever reason.. They gave me the option for either store credit or swap for a similar priced item so I took the store credit of 12,500¥..

Then after that they informed me that my Kakizaki order was ready to ship but I would have to pay an additional fee of 9000¥ for UPS shipping as EMS is still not available to Australia apparently?

I asked if I could use my store credit for the additional shipping costs which they said was fine but they appear to have absorbed the left over 3500¥ from the original store credit in the process! Which isn't much in the overall scheme of things but it is still about $45 Aussie dollars.. 

Not sure if I should be pissed about that or just thankful that my Kakizaki is finally on its way and should just shrug my shoulders in defeat. 

OMFG!!! those planes are absolutely gorgeous!!! 

Love the Vulcan bomber and Mosquito! Sheesh!

1 hour ago, sqidd said:

Hehe! Sorry for the silly question.. was just curious.