David Hingtgen Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 That's new to me. Interesting. Green still looked better though especially with the richer yellow it had before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I got my first one on Friday (from AE) and I love it. I would've preferred the green canopy too but I'll live with what I got. I have a second one on the way from HLJ. The box was a little dinged but nothing major. Just like my original 29, I had a hell of a time transforming the arms. Surprisinginly the head transformation was much smoother this time around as I usually have trouble with that. On closer inspection, I can see where I'll need to be careful with the paint application. There is a very miniscule scratch on the tip where the nose folds for Battroid mode so I was extra careful so that it doesn't get worse. It's barely noticable though. Everything is nice and tight and this baby is going back in fighter mode for the majority of her life in my fleet of Valks. I'm ready for an Ozma version now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drackie Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I love how the piloto turn his head to the camera behind the purple canopy like saying : "I have a f-35 and you dont" hahhaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Random thought, but I sure hope that's the B-model. Because there's no excuse for the A and C-model to have such poor rearwards visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Definitely a C, only one with a catapult bar. The B's canopy is really truncated to fit the lift fan. Basically though.. they're really not concerned with visibility so much anymore. Things are fast approaching the point of the way the YF-19's cockpit worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Gah, I should have noticed the catapult bar. (and hold-back). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 NY came through for me, I received it today. Took a while to ship out but only in transit for four days. Packaging was on the light side, so there are a couple of creases and dents in the box - otherwise all good. I really like the color scheme, but you just get a sense that it could have been better....real VF-1s scheme or the OZMA version..... The Valk seems really well put together (much tighter than my other 29's, everything fits together really well), no QC issues on this copy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The F-35's canopy does look a little purple-ish in certain lighting conditions though... I never realized just how closely the VF-17's nose resembles the F-35's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) You must do as everybody else and post pics!! Edited October 29, 2012 by MichaelS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drackie Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Tip: Easiest way i know to post pictures here it´s uploading the pics directly to facebook, (you can use any pic of your facebook gallery) Then right click on the picture and copy URL, And reply the post using the "add image" button, then paste the URL in the frame and that´s all :3 (also can use directly the "img" code to the URL) Edited October 29, 2012 by Drackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Ok that Ozma looks very uninthused about being in that picture! Edited October 29, 2012 by MichaelS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master of macross Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 my 2 copy it's amazing colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I finally ordered mine from NY, with EMS, so should be quick.. too bad he is a xmas gift to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Just beautiful I can't wait to get mine. Which will be my first MF valkyrie till now just wasn't intrested but after ver2 of VF-25 and now this edition I now have the bug. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Mines comming in the mail today, I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) lucky dogs!! start keeping an eye for problem aeras for us. Edited October 29, 2012 by MichaelS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisama Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Just got mine this morning (as well as the art of Journey :3) - all good, except ONLY soft rubber head turrets? C'MON! Guess I'll make some in shapeways, except, I'll print a few dozen - otherwise not worth the postage... Also my shield barely stays put with the lame clip? First world problems - looks sexy in my Fokker-shrine; Edited October 30, 2012 by Kurisama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 That's a nice looking VF-11C custom, Kurisama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisama Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Thanks MacrossJunkie! That comes as an honour from someone with your amazing skillz. It was my first time customizing a Valk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisama Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Well, any takers? Trying to upload to shapeways but the site was timing out and now not accessible at all. Although now I've put my bendy turrets in hot water and straightened them out - not sure if this is needed? Edited October 30, 2012 by Kurisama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Putting them under a hair-dryer and gently stroking them usually sorts them out. <awaits innuendo references> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelS Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 innuendo implied!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabidweezil Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I broke down, ordered and paid for one of these from Nippon along with a set of Fast-Packs that are being released in May. Afterward I looked at their FAQ and saw that items ordered with pre-orders won't ship until the pre-order comes in... which means I won't get my YF-29 until May... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I broke down, ordered and paid for one of these from Nippon along with a set of Fast-Packs that are being released in May. Afterward I looked at their FAQ and saw that items ordered with pre-orders won't ship until the pre-order comes in... which means I won't get my YF-29 until May... Email them about it if you want them shipped separately. They probably don't really want your YF-29 in their storage that long either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Mhm, they're pretty good about working that kind of thing out. I had to make a similar request since I accidentally did the same thing with my VF-171 and it's armor set. They'll just ask for the difference in shipping, which came out to about $10 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Well, any takers? Trying to upload to shapeways but the site was timing out and now not accessible at all. Although now I've put my bendy turrets in hot water and straightened them out - not sure if this is needed? I would gladly order 2 sets, but I'm not sure they ship to my country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisama Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Where do u live? I'm thinking about just ordering a dozen or more, then just post them to ppl who want them at a decent price - like less than $10AUD once I spread the cost of shipping and postage. Just gotta wait for the storm to blow over and shapeways to come back online. I'm just concerned at the fragility of these small pieces and what not. Back to the topic at hand - I'm loving this valk more as the hours roll by - pretty swish. I wish the large kibble-back-pack could compress more or fold up a tad - sooooo back heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk-1S Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I broke down, ordered and paid for one of these from Nippon along with a set of Fast-Packs that are being released in May. Afterward I looked at their FAQ and saw that items ordered with pre-orders won't ship until the pre-order comes in... which means I won't get my YF-29 until May... Same here, broke down and ordered a second one from NP when they had it for 22,500 Yen and noticed they bump it back up to 23,500 Yen now. If they bump it back up that quick, demand is higher than the VF-25G and VF-171EX given both are on sale for quite some time. I got a feeling this one will be hard to find at retail now unless you are in Japan, and doubt Bandai will ever reissue this one given it's a 30th Anniversary version. Only chance to pay retail if HLJ has more excess stock to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Where do u live? I'm thinking about just ordering a dozen or more, then just post them to ppl who want them at a decent price - like less than $10AUD once I spread the cost of shipping and postage. Just gotta wait for the storm to blow over and shapeways to come back online. I'm just concerned at the fragility of these small pieces and what not. Back to the topic at hand - I'm loving this valk more as the hours roll by - pretty swish. I wish the large kibble-back-pack could compress more or fold up a tad - sooooo back heavy. I'd be tempted to get a set. I would just be worried about the strength of the little pegs. I really hate the pvc head lasers as I can never lay them down flat in fighter mode because the pvc twists on the peg area and causes the gun to slowly rise up. It's the only real fail in the toy, considering that they made plastic head lasers for the version 1 armored VF-25S that came before this. They should have at least included a separate set of plastic ones like they did with the renewal VF-25S and G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I just got my shipping notification. I am glad I bought it on Sunday when the price was lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 NY just shipped mine! nice, means I should have it by Monday! Gonna look good in the Fokker Library, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyarque Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) not to be a party pooper guys, but a friend of mine encountered a QC issue with his unit...Apparently, the production wrongly installed the 'ankle-ring' on the left leg. I'll try to upload the pics asap. Edit: Here it is: Edited November 1, 2012 by boyarque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Can you pop it off and put it back on correctly? I could do that with the ver1 vf-25. Haven't looked on mine yet since it hasn't been delivered yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Got mine yesterday. This is my first Mac F valk and I must say I'm pretty pleased with it. The only QC image I've come across is the fin on the head arrived bent....an easy fix. I was also pleasantly suprised that the yellow was deeper yellow than the yellow lemon light that we've seen in the promo photos. That being said, I'm prepping it for a low-vis paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyarque Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I haven't handled the said toy, only shown the picture. I'll try and see myself this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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