Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 i thought the 171 removable wings was bad. i hope it's fixed wings too. and i hope the bad guys come out soon. heh heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I hope the wings on the Hi-Metal Rs are not removable. It was a silly gimmick. Do people really hate visible hard points that much? Wings without the hard points look so much sleeker, or with model style realistic aerodynamic points. I can see what they were going after. Hard points allow different armaments, so more playability. But loose floppy wings without rachets is crappy, you cant do the pose with the wings out in super with the missiles attached cuz they flop down. I thought about trying to tighten them, but it might affect the swapping wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 i thought the 171 removable wings was bad. i hope it's fixed wings too. and i hope the bad guys come out soon. heh heh Yeah, and the heat shield. I dont mind the landing gear, cuz i wouldnt land a valk in plane mode, thats what gerwalk is for. But parts forming the heat shield is annoying. Cant remember but i think you have to remove the cockpit windshield to install the heat shield. Also the chest doesnt tab into the cockpit, unless you swap out the glass for the shield, the tab goes into the shield. I dont bother, but it would be almost (other than the landing gear) not a parts former, for me. The only metal parts are the feet, which are loose on the front half boot, yet close up tightly into the leg, and the swing bar. Rest seems like plastic. It could use some more metal for himetal. Although these arent really in scale with gundams, theyre about the size of my 6" figures. So the stands for those work pretty good. They should make a female battle armor for mirya too, since they have her red valk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Guys, i might have a spare from nippon yassan. They canceled my order right after i paid, but now they said theyll process it?! Anyone interested if they do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raya1823 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Guys, i might have a spare from nippon yassan. They canceled my order right after i paid, but now they said theyll process it?! Anyone interested if they do? Yup, im interested, let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALKYRIE ACE PILOT Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 (edited) So, What is the strategy during a Pre Order Madness like this?....I want to know the steps to secure the next Hi Metal release..Tell me guys, what is your personal strategy..Has it been successful? .I live in Mexico so I suppose I am looking for a strategy for American Continent Fans, Thanks beforehand... Edited May 6, 2015 by VALKYRIE ACE PILOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogze Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 My strategy consisted of clicking like dummy for 30 minutes until Amiami basically reopened the preorders and I could place one in. Still have another one on HLJ though, that I might let go later, not sure yet but I'll you guys know if and when Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 So, What is the strategy during a Pre Order Madness like this?....I want to know the steps to secure the next Hi Metal release..Tell me guys, what is your personal strategy..Has it been successful? .I live in Mexico so I suppose I am looking for a strategy for American Continent Fans, Thanks beforehand... -open browser. -research time when preorders open. -go to favored webstore carrying anticipated item 15min before pre-order opens. -find function key number 5 on your keyboard (should be labeled f5). 1.apply pressure to f5 key with one finger until key bottoms out. 2.release pressure exerted on f5 key. 3.repeat steps 1 and 2 until "add to cart" or similar nomenclature is shown. -proceed to finalizing preorder (varies depending on webstore). -get cart jacked. -open mwf post about anticipated release. -wait for a lull in complaints over cart jacking. -click on "still available at ________!!!" link posted by fellow forum member. -attempt to pre-order at newly entered webstore. -hope you do not get cart jacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I haven't seen any of these turn up on eBay...maybe there was less scalping than we anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Just 2? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=hi-metal+GBP&_sop=10&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xhi-metal+R.TRS0&_nkw=hi-metal+R&_sacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALKYRIE ACE PILOT Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 -open browser. -research time when preorders open. -go to favored webstore carrying anticipated item 15min before pre-order opens. -find function key number 5 on your keyboard (should be labeled f5). 1.apply pressure to f5 key with one finger until key bottoms out. 2.release pressure exerted on f5 key. 3.repeat steps 1 and 2 until "add to cart" or similar nomenclature is shown. -proceed to finalizing preorder (varies depending on webstore). -get cart jacked. -open mwf post about anticipated release. -wait for a lull in complaints over cart jacking. -click on "still available at ________!!!" link posted by fellow forum member. -attempt to pre-order at newly entered webstore. -hope you do not get cart jacked. What time do they usually open preoders? I mean in Japan local time. Thank you ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 What time do they usually open preoders? I mean in Japan local time. Thank you ... Whatever 2am CST is for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodokast Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Not sure how legit these guys are ... never heard of them http://www.bandaionline.com/bandai-hi-metal-r-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 highly skeptic on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 I never heard of em and they have no real track record with us in providing Bandai Macross preorders. They never come up on all the preorder nights I've sat through anyway. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Not sure how legit these guys are ... never heard of them http://www.bandaionline.com/bandai-hi-metal-r-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie/? They just popped up recently this year , I haven't heard anyone ordering anything from them yet. It's best to avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodokast Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yeah, I was looking at internet records and trying to find additional information. What's funny is that they're now out of stock ... They just popped up recently this year , I haven't heard anyone ordering anything from them yet. It's best to avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Yup, im interested, let me know Ok ill let u know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasky Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I finally got mine!! It's live!! 1 max per customer!! http://www.anime-export.com/product/25445 Hurry!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion One Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Thanks, I finally got mine!! It's live!! 1 max per customer!! http://www.anime-export.com/product/25445 Hurry!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodokast Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 HLJ also got some more stock in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublepush Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Gone again already on HLJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 dammit so tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Dang it.. when they gonna release the Monster HWR-00-MK2!?!? I want it sooo bad! =O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Dang it.. when they gonna release the Monster HWR-00-MK2!?!? I want it sooo bad! =O Most probably after selling every single VF-1 variant possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 One way or another you're going to find out about those BandaiOnline guys. I couldn't find the SH Figuarts Cap or Hulk available anywhere except there so we'll see if I'm screwed out of $150 or not in July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I finally got mine!! It's live!! 1 max per customer!! http://www.anime-export.com/product/25445 Hurry!! Congrats on getting one, rasky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 dammit..totally forgot it was already the 7th last night in japan. why is it so hard to give bandai money for things i want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glane21 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Back up at HLJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 sigh, 20mins late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 missed again....gah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Me too, I was up pretty late but could not make until nearly 3:00 am for A-E and was at work for the HLJ re-opening. What is up with NY? Usually they would put it up again by now. So I guess if anyone decides they have an extra I would like to be kept in mind Edited May 8, 2015 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Most probably after selling every single VF-1 variant possible! Yeah knowing my luck.. and im sure it'll cost 3 to 4 times as much as the Valkyries will.. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALKYRIE ACE PILOT Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Got mine at HLJ !!!!... It was odd... I just requested for my password reminder, then entered my account then searched for the Hi Metal and saw the button was available so; I fired... and after that received mail confirmation.. It was my Lucky Day !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calubin_175 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 My local dealer is selling it for 12900 yen including domestic shipping. Considering that it is a pre-order madness item, it is actually reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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