jvmacross Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I see they are back with minimalist boxes.....I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 So this seems like it was a hit. Not seeing many around. Kind of a good thing but shows arcadia that their stealth price increase tactic worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Preparation in progress at NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 25 minutes ago, MikeRoz said: Preparation in progress at NY. ^Yay! Won't be long now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QEssential Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 TBH guys, I'm still not sure if I can pull the trigger on this. Heart says yes, brain (and wallet) says no! I mean it's nice to have but not absolute necessary. I already have the earlier VF-1Ss. It might also signal to Arcadia that its ok to jack up prices for premium versions. And tbh, the no steps on the wings are a bit too much I reckon! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mog_kupo Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 10 hours ago, QEssential said: TBH guys, I'm still not sure if I can pull the trigger on this. Heart says yes, brain (and wallet) says no! I mean it's nice to have but not absolute necessary. I already have the earlier VF-1Ss. It might also signal to Arcadia that its ok to jack up prices for premium versions. And tbh, the no steps on the wings are a bit too much I reckon! lol Im on the same boat as you, jost got my payment request from HLJ, so Im debating if I should keep it or no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 One question I haven't seen answered yet... Do either the standard or premium finish come with option parts, like the previous Arcadia 1S Focker strike release? It appears not, but was wondering if someone could confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 15 minutes ago, ScrambledValkyrie said: One question I haven't seen answered yet... Do either the standard or premium finish come with option parts, like the previous Arcadia 1S Focker strike release? It appears not, but was wondering if someone could confirm. yes , they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 They both come with the option parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thanks @F360 and @wmkjr for the quick response. Good to know they are included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universe1010 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 curious how much you guys paid shipping ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 46 minutes ago, monishb said: curious how much you guys paid shipping ? Here's the shipping rate from HLJ for the Premium Finish ver looks like the box is just a bit smaller than the normal one. Express Int'l ShippingUsually ships by EMS (Trackable) (averages 2-7 business days)¥3,380 Standard Int'l ShippingUsually ships by SAL Parcel (averages 10-30 business days)¥3,950 FedEx Economy(averages 2-5 business days)¥4,980 DHL Express(averages 1-4 business days)¥5,530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) It seems that the premium markings are more "visible" in fighter and gerwalk modes, not so much in battroid mode. Edited May 30, 2017 by Toonz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 No update from NY yet. I wonder if they oversold their stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barurutor Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 mine shipped out a couple of days ago... probably arrive end of next week though, when i'm on leave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Yeah, mine shipped also from NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Mine processed and shipped on the 29th. It shipped quickly considering my VF-31 SP were in process for almost a week before shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoexcaliber Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 7 hours ago, barurutor said: mine shipped out a couple of days ago... probably arrive end of next week though, when i'm on leave 7 hours ago, jenius said: Yeah, mine shipped also from NY. 6 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Mine processed and shipped on the 29th. It shipped quickly considering my VF-31 SP were in process for almost a week before shipping. Yikes. Now I'm starting to think they're trying to source extra units to fulfill my order. That sucks when I paid for the item in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Arrived earlier today. Mmmm tampo goodness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 23 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Arrived earlier today. Mmmm tampo goodness... Very nice! We expect more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 42 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Arrived earlier today. Mmmm tampo goodness... very nice! is it authentic arcadia pink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orindlt Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Mine arrived this morning. Seems pretty shiny white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, orindlt said: Mine arrived this morning. Seems pretty shiny white. This is just bad lighting, right? Chest looks whiter than the rest. Edited June 1, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orindlt Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Yeah, iPhone without flash, also the color of the wood underneath probably doesn't help ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, 505thAirborne said: Very nice! We expect more pics! Ask and ye shall receive! It's the same Arcadia white as far as I can tell. Having it (almost) fully tampo printed makes it look fantastic, as anyone who's decaled or stickered up their VF-1s can attest to. Only drawback is the weird looking yellow graphic Arcadia used for the landing gear markings. Don't know why they didn't just use the standard markings. And of course I wish the canopy was tinted, as always. I didn't resize any of the images, so you can click on each pic to see a much higher res version if you want to check out the tampo printing more closely. Weird looking landing gear door markings. Edited June 1, 2017 by Lolicon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Side by side with my decaled Roy VF-1S and super parts. Click to view full size. Standard landing gear bay door markings. Edited June 1, 2017 by Lolicon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 thanks for the pics Lolicon. kinda wish it waas fully tampo's in the yamato off white DYRL color... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Yeah for some reason I prefer the off white as well. Thank you for the pics, looks sharp. Still on the fence as to whether I will keep mine. Maybe I should scalp it for $750 lol jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: Yeah for some reason I prefer the off white as well. Thank you for the pics, looks sharp. Still on the fence as to whether I will keep mine. Maybe I should scalp it for $750 lol jk You could PM Kaneda's Bike since he's looking for one. Better ask him too if he's open for negotiation with that scalper's price of yours. Good luck! Hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf648 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Don't forget I'm looking for one too! (of course I don't have a spare scalp to pay) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumyumgoy Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Lolicon said: Side by side with my decaled Roy VF-1S and super parts. Click to view full size. Standard landing gear bay door markings. Thanks for the photos! Are those water slide decals on the Focker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Nice pics! I got a note from the post office yesterday. I need to find some time to pick mine up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 56 minutes ago, sumyumgoy said: Thanks for the photos! Are those water slide decals on the Focker? Yeah most of them were bummed off a Hasegawa kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumyumgoy Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 20 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Yeah most of them were bummed off a Hasegawa kit. Nice they look great. I may have to do the same for my non-premium version Was it the 1/72 Hasegawa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 That looks really good Lolicon! If they should do a re-issue I'll have to pick one up. I have the Yamato 1/60 Hikaru VF-1S Strike but that Arcadia white & tampo are exquisite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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