Pedro2k6 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 What a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I am still trying to figure out if the backpack will be diecast like the Yamato VF-19's/Arcadia YF-19. I think that will increase the durability during massive transformations, It also added a nice heft to the toys. I have a feeling that it will not have a big chunk of diecast as big as the backpack for this release. I'm trying to imagine how big the diecast part on any other DX releases esp a part of the torso/chest. And usually DX Valks only uses diecast on the joints. But if it has, then it would be nice. But I still doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Arms Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 (edited) Thanks Pedro! I need to clear some space for the 19! Edited June 16, 2015 by Golden Arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raya1823 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Quick question, has anyone recieved an pay invoice from HLJ yet?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Negatory. Aren't we expecting the 20th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yes. It will be released on the 20th. Quick question, has anyone recieved an pay invoice from HLJ yet?? Thanks Not yet. I'm basing this on what Scyla's reply on the said inquiry that I asked a few pages ago. And here's Scyla's reply: They send out the payment request when the item enters your private warehouse (or is in stock). You than have three days to pay the item. At least that is the way for private warehouse items (where all my stuff goes at first). You can cancel the preorder without any repercussions before the request is send. After you received the request you have to pay otherwise they will cancel your account. After the item is in your private warehouse you can still cancel it but you will get back store credit and they won't refund the whole price. The one time I cancel an item in my warehouse they only refunded me 80% of the item. Luckily it was only a 600 Yen toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I will say that just as a personal preference, I don't care about the waist joint at all, and would much rather have a full front gear like the Yamarcadias. But on the flip side of that, Bandai's gear suck anyway, so it's not like I'll be using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Kyuun Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Eh, while it's not necessary, I think it's cool that they incorporated the waist swivel; it's a first for a -19 toy. The folding nose gear is an interesting innovation, but I wonder how the mid joint will hold up over time, esp if you extend and retract the gear often. I also like the retracting inner leg panels to preserve the look of the inner leg, but I hope it doesn't become a floppy mess down the road. I don't even have the thing yet, and already my stress level is climbing. Mine will spend the vast majority of its existence in battroid, so it's not much of an issue for me. The hip ball joints are my big worry. I'll likely leave the wing packs off to preserve the wing shroud joints' integrity. Glad I just put up some new shelves, as my current valk display space is full. Need some Detolfs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I'm totally with you guys. Esp on everyone's concerns. But don't forget also the retracting back area to Battroid mode. How I wish the retracting rails are diecast or high quality plastic. Transforming this everytime to Battroid might loosen up a bit. Anyways, let's hope that everything should be fine after the 20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 some screen captures of the transformation video Seems like they employ the same hinge mechanism for the wings to allow hi-speed mode...hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukenzero Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Thanks for the screengrabs valhary I couldn't be arsed to view that vid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Spy Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) I got shipping soon, payment taken @ play-asia! Edited June 17, 2015 by Double Spy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 some screen captures of the transformation video Thank you bro! It will help a lot while transforming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I really do hope the nosegear has a good locking mechanism----most Frontier DX valks don't lock their nosegear into place, period! Or just watch--the nosegear will lock, but the mains won't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Ya' know it's weird, I love the Yamato 1/60 scale VF-19 series (Kai/S/F/P). I have 8 of them in total and have never had any problems with any of them. They all look great. lock together perfectly, still have tight joints, nothing's broken and none of them have loose ankes (although I'll admit I rarely put them in Gerwalk mode). And they are fun and easy to transform. The 19S and 19F are probably my all-time favorite Yamato toys in terms of design, appearance, quality and fun-factor, and in my opinion, the pinnacle of Yamato's design and engineering prowess. So in theory the Arcadia 1/60 YF-19 with it's Yamato VF-19 design heritage should have hit a home run. On paper at least it ticked all the right boxes in terms or proportions, design, gimmicks etc., but there is something about it that just leaves me cold and it has ended up my least touched and least handled VF toy. I'll admit the Arcadia 1/60 YF-19 has far better proportions than it's Yamato 1/60 YF-19 predecessor. However, in my opinion it just looks too plain with the minimal Tampo printing (I think I've been spoilt by Bandai). The ankles were very loose on one of mine out of the box (haven't even bothered to test the second one), the folding rudders were more of an annoyance than a fun gimmick and the high-speed mode on the wings was terribly implemented. In fighter mode, the wings won't hold a fully swept forward postion due to the loose high-speed wing joints. The problem is further exacerbated when you add missiles to the wings. Somehow, the Arcadia YF-19 at least for me managed to lose all its fun-factor. And for me at my age, and the current place I am in my life, fun-factor, ease of transformation etc., currently takes priority. In the Macross universe, I love the YF19/VF19A design, it's probably my second favorite VF design after the VF-17 (VF-1 is third in case anyone was wondering). I'm actually quite excited about the Bandai VF-19 Advance. The Bandai VF-19 Advance certainly looks better with all the Tampo printing. Although their gunpod is definitely worse (too narrow in the upper and lower handguard area). But overall the Bandai has me far more excited than I was with Arcadia's effort. Anyway, the proof of how fun and enjoyable this toy is will be in the handling when I finally get my hands on it . Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brouken Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Building on Graham's comments above, I too love the design and engineering of the VF-19 valkyrie series from Yamato. And although it's not my top pick (design wise, its a tie between the VF-25S and the VF-0S. Engineering wise, I like the simplicity of the VF-1), I'm looking forward to how Bandai's VF-19A will improve on what is already a commendable effort by Yamato. I agree that the ubiquitousness of small fiddly parts in the VF-19A's transformation is a cause for concern (higher probability of parts failure). I am also concerned about the type of materials they will be using for the more crucial parts of the valk (none of that black plastic from the VF-171 cannon fodder please!). Considering also that this is a first edition release, that makes me REALLY concerned about the long term integrity of this toy, even though Bandai already brought their "A" game into their 1/60 Macross toys since the YF-29. Otherwise, the VF-19A is a mighty fine looking bird. Its an iconic valk to be sure, and to have a "modernized one" with Frontier-era super packs is just icing on the cake. I just hope HLJ won't not screw me over my VF-19A pre-order, like what they did with my pre-order for a VF-25S re-issue during the pre-order madness last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 I would agree as well that out of all my valks Yammie's VF-19S is the best toy - it has taken a lot of abuse(well, relative to the others), survived a few flaws, won a battle with my fingers(the sharp edges. sheesh) and is easily transformed without me hyperventilating. I just wished it was matte, but that's a different battle. The 19 is my second fav design as well, after the 21/22, with the 30 coming in third. The VF-1 is err...10th? /duck for cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Kyuun Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Thirding the comments concerning Yamato's/ Arcadia's -19 line. The engineering, and subsequent achievement in aesthetics, is remarkable. I hope they bring this kind of innovation to an eventual, and all around improved, YF-21. The YF-19 is my favorite valk design, followed by the VF-25( I like the lanky battroid), so I was ecstatic to have scored a recent preorder for the Advance. I'm really hoping this will be a solid figure, although it already looks to be slightly more involved due to the chest and leg panels. From the pics, though, she's looking quite lovely. Bandai definitely scores huge points off the bat for all the tampo, a practice I hope Arcadia adopts for their future releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 From that last photo at the very least it does look like its a fair bit larger than the 30 sitting next to it, given the camera angle of course. Seeing that the 19 is quite a bit more of a hefty bird than others I was a little concerned that Bandai would mess about with the toys final proportions and that it would end up incorrectly sized to around their current line of Valkyrie (25,27,29 in particular) but in that photo it does look like it has a considerable or noticeable size difference happening. I am super keen to line it up side by side to the Yamato & Arcadia 19 lot and see how much different they really are. And from the transformation video it does give the impression that its going to be the most complex built Valkyrie from either manufacturer. I guess we'll just have to wait for the final hands on for all the answers. So anyways the next few days till release will be a long few and to be honest im done with the waiting and just want this thing already. I just hope it lives up to the hope and expectations that people have set for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 WEll it looks like despite deleting my order that Play Asia has decided to resurrect it. I might be stuck with two of these things... or two bills anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Mommar just buy both of them! You know you want to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Mommar just buy both of them! You know you want to! Given I'm renting a beach house in Hawaii in less than ten weeks I really don't need the extra expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 You guys who ordered from play asia, I don't know why you didn't see the feedback section. But they take your money, even if they don't have the product, and you're going to have to dispute it to get it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 You guys who ordered from play asia, I don't know why you didn't see the feedback section. But they take your money, even if they don't have the product, and you're going to have to dispute it to get it back. Not only that but if you paid by paypal they will keep a portion of said payment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 You guys who ordered from play asia, I don't know why you didn't see the feedback section. But they take your money, even if they don't have the product, and you're going to have to dispute it to get it back. We did see it, but several months ago they were the only people who still had the 19 for sale, because Bandai sucks at letting us buy things. Consequently once HLJ opened up orders again I attempted to cancel. Looks like Play-Asia isn't letting go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'Kyuun Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Play-Asia got me once, when the VF-25S was being reissued. I'd read all the caveats, but they were the only open preorder, so I dived in. Needless to say, I didn't get my VF-25 from them, but I did get my refund and a Paypal fee. It's a shady practice, and I'll reiterate what's already been said: avoid them, at least for valk preorders. Incidentally, once they notified me that they didn't have my item, they offered me the choice of refund with Paypal fee, or store credit. That's how they roll; buyer beware. From that last photo at the very least it does look like its a fair bit larger than the 30 sitting next to it, given the camera angle of course. Seeing that the 19 is quite a bit more of a hefty bird than others I was a little concerned that Bandai would mess about with the toys final proportions and that it would end up incorrectly sized to around their current line of Valkyrie (25,27,29 in particular) but in that photo it does look like it has a considerable or noticeable size difference happening. I am super keen to line it up side by side to the Yamato & Arcadia 19 lot and see how much different they really are. And from the transformation video it does give the impression that its going to be the most complex built Valkyrie from either manufacturer. I guess we'll just have to wait for the final hands on for all the answers. So anyways the next few days till release will be a long few and to be honest im done with the waiting and just want this thing already. I just hope it lives up to the hope and expectations that people have set for it. Yep, looking forward to comparing it with the Arcadia. Scale, honestly, doesn't bug me as much as design, and so far she does appear to be complex, interesting, and pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 watched "Frontier Wings of Goodbye" last night and I finally saw the 2 second appearance of this bird..LOL..wow. If you blinked, you missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 (edited) watched "Frontier Wings of Goodbye" last night and I finally saw the 2 second appearance of this bird..LOL..wow. If you blinked, you missed it. It was more than 2 seconds. Like 5 seconds. Timestamp at 0:17. Edited June 17, 2015 by no3ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Spy Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 How much is this fee from PA.com. I blame HLJ honestly. There fly by night 1 min between 4am-4:01am in the 5th universe timezone to preorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 AE has started sending notification emails. The items are apparently already in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) AE has started sending notification emails. The items are apparently already in stock. Yes! BTW any of you having trouble with contacting AE? I've send a message over their web site, but no one replied me recently... Edited June 18, 2015 by charger69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Cmon HLJ!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I jumped today when I got a payment processed from them via billing agreement with PayPal. Unfortunately, it was just a VF-11B and YF-19 hasegawa model kit that has come back into stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Yes! BTW any of you having trouble with contacting AE? I've send a message over their web site, but no one replied me recently... I had the same experience with them. Any messages regarding cancellation or refunds gets totally ignored by them but my last email about my address was replied. They're selective, just like those bastards at NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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