Fred_Scuttle Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 From the front page of HLJ: http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Maker1=LFT&am...e=Fig&Dis=2 Looks cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busted VF1A Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 I just ordered a couple of these myself. I've seen them here on MW before and always thought they were much better than the Yamie Valk stands. Glad I can finally get some for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Or, you could get them straight from the source. Shipping will be much cheaper if you're already in the US. Lost and Found Toys Also, the owner is a MW member by the name of Los. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Thanks for the heads up Fred! Hmmmmm, i think i'll go with HLJ seeing how i'm in aussie, and i DO need more. Neccesary evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) From the front page of HLJ: http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Maker1=LFT&am...e=Fig&Dis=2 Looks cool! I was waiting for some to spot that! We sent HLJ some stands last month to test the international market. It is cheaper to buy from us if you are in the US (www.LAFtoys.com), but for all you long distance international fans who buy model kits or yamato toys on a regular basis from HLJ, it will be cheaper to order from them. Edited April 24, 2007 by Los Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CdnShockwave Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I was waiting for some to spot that! We sent HLJ some stands last month to test the international market. It is cheaper to buy from us if you are in the US (www.LAFtoys.com), but for all you long distance international fans who buy model kits or yamato toys on a regular basis from HLJ, it will be cheaper to order from them. Yeah, I bought a bunch from you in the fall. They're pretty good, although I stripped one of the sockets. But still, assembling 12 out of 13 correctly isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decon Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Can those stand display a standing battroid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Can those stand display a standing battroid? We do not advertise that the stands can support a standing battriod, but I have seen pictures of it done by mixing and matching rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 (edited) Yeah you really need all the different lengths of rods to catch that "impossible" pose from your minds eye. And i MUST say it is damn fun trying to do that!!!! I have only one, and i tell ya i find it bloody hard to get the poses i want with just 3 same sized rods! >_< Edited April 24, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Another thing, I dare say they won't be bringing out a special stand for the YF-21 1/60... I will have to get a heap of these. DAMN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 Recieved six (two of each length) of these from Los a couple of weeks ago and I have to say they are great! The Yamato stand pales in comparison with the Flexistands. I wonder why HLJ doesn't offer the shortest version though? Now all I need is the VF-0A Shin/Ghost for a nice in-flight display and the SV-51 to pose in Gerwalk like it's hovering over the carrier deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted April 24, 2007 Share Posted April 24, 2007 I wonder why HLJ doesn't offer the shortest version though? HLJ did want any right now but if you guys ask for them, they will ask us to send them some. BTW if you want your local hobby shop or toy retailer to carry these, just send them our way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Can those stand display a standing battroid? <cough>Link <cough> Also, I'm sure there's a bunch of pics of the flexi's in battroid action in the "Strike a Pose," "Display Your Collections"(?), and "1/48, 1/60.......Gallery"(?) threads. Hell, do not disturb once posted a pic of a Valk doing a mid-air flip-kick, using the flexi's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred_Scuttle Posted April 26, 2007 Author Share Posted April 26, 2007 Hello! If anyone has one of the ROUND base stands - could they measure it's Diameter for me? I play some Warhammer 40K and these look like GREAT flying bases. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 The round ones have a tendancy to tip over. You have to mod them with those stick on felt pads to fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted April 26, 2007 Share Posted April 26, 2007 (edited) Since we took over the manufacturing of the stands we have not brought back the round base for the same reasons that Roy's Blues mentioned. So if you are looking for the round base now you may have to look the the For Sale Thread. Anyone wanting to buy stands this week, make sure you use the YEAR1 Coupon Code at check out for 10% off. BTW we also give away a free stand with every valk purchase. Edited April 26, 2007 by Los Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phren Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) I love my round bases, though! As long as you don;t do anything crazy with them, they look really nice for displaying the smaller pieces of your collection. Also I wondered if it might be possible to make/sell a "rod pack" with a few different sizes or sell the rods individually at the source so people could only have a base or two and still get the poses they want? Edited May 3, 2007 by Phren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 That'd be OK. I need to some 4" rods. but not till the SV51 comes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Crap....how did i missed out on these. Great to know these are being reproduced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) We are looking at possibly sell parts but probably won't happen this year...but yeah mix and matching rods is fun. Check this out... Also took this today to show off the 6' stand... Edited May 4, 2007 by Los Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 There was some talk of replacing the black rubber tips with clear ones....Is this still being considered? Would it be difficult to use the same material already being used for the anti-slip "grips" on the underside of the base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Check this out... Nice work on the VF-0S Gerwalk pose. <copy>I may have to borrow that Roy pose from you. <paste> There was some talk of replacing the black rubber tips with clear ones....Is this still being considered? Would it be difficult to use the same material already being used for the anti-slip "grips" on the underside of the base? Great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 There was some talk of replacing the black rubber tips with clear ones....Is this still being considered? Would it be difficult to use the same material already being used for the anti-slip "grips" on the underside of the base? Actually we should have an answer to that question soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 (edited) Yeah if we can get them with clear tips that would be just perfect. Edited May 4, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Actually we should have an answer to that question soon... Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Would it be possible to buy those seperately? Either way clear tips are a great idea. The black tips are noticable when under the nose cone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 (edited) I usually hide my black tips by holding the fighter up with the tips up into the intake areas, and between the gunpod and legs. Works like a charm. Here's a quicky few old pics (changing it all the time) of my YF-19 display, and using 3 of the same length rods, which sucks, but i only have one so i make do. See the intake areas provide a good source of leanage whatever you want to call it. : P Tricky but works. Edited May 5, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 (edited) Still waiting to hear back on the clear tips...will let you guys know what I find out. Just so you know BigBadToyStore has them up for pre-order. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1388 Brian's Toys will also have listings up very soon. Edited May 9, 2007 by Los Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 (edited) Still waiting to hear back on the clear tips...will let you guys know what I find out. Just so you know BigBadToyStore has them up for pre-order. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=1388 Brian's Toys will also have listings up very soon. I noticed HLJ is in need of restock, but i'm not ordering from them till they get all 3 types of lengths. And by the sounds of it i think i should wait if there is a possibility of clear tips. Edited May 11, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 hey ruskii... Did you use bubblegum to secure one of the rods on the flexistand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 (edited) nah mate, just tightened the screws. I added a little blue tak under the square base on the corner, just incase a gust of wind or something sinister creates enough force to push the 19 over, All my poses are either leaning on the walls of my cabinent, or by their own pose without help. My poses are pushed to the max gravity wise, then placed a little further back so i can get that edge in drama posing. Edited May 13, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 The things we are addressing in 2007 include a lower retail price, screws in the cover plate (a more clean look) and the clear bumpers on the rods. The biggest concern is cost...how to bring down cost without ruining everthing we like about the stand. Right now we believe that we have a new design that would solve these problems but even if we went with the design today, the stands would not be ready until Fall 07. FYI we do not manufacture stands in increments of tens or hundereds, but thousands! So manufacturing time takes a few months. For those that are waiting for a new stand, we should have something for you by the holiday season. What I can tell you is that clear bumpers are in and round bases are out (for now). More details on the look of the stand will be revealed this summer. As far as selling just parts or stands ala carte of the current model, we will look more seriously into this after our move to Dallas this month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 That's great news! Looking forward to the new designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 (edited) the clear rubber tips/bumpers is a great idea but just wondering, will the clear rubber/silicon yellow with time? Just wondering because Ive experienced yellowing on my old ipod's clear silicon casing. Edited May 13, 2007 by aaajin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted May 13, 2007 Share Posted May 13, 2007 Sounds good Los! I will be waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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