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Arcadia 1/60 VF-4A ‘Flashback 2012’ Premium Finish & Regular Release


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2 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

Looks like HLJ is getting a few of these in, I decided to finally pick up the PF version.

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-kanzen-henkei-vf-4a-lightning-iii-hikaru-ichijyo-use-premium-finish-aca82155

 

Moehime has the same one available for 35,000 yen plus shipping, it is from the previou batch. I got one, it came packed very well, original shipping box, white paper around the blackbox. I have ordered a lot from them with no problems.

https://moehime-japantoys.com/shop/plastic-model/other-plastic-model/1-60-kanzen-henkei-vf-4a-lightning-iii-hikaru-ichijyo-use-premium-finish

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On 4/28/2023 at 2:04 AM, betocc said:

Moehime has the same one available for 35,000 yen plus shipping, it is from the previou batch. I got one, it came packed very well, original shipping box, white paper around the blackbox. I have ordered a lot from them with no problems.

https://moehime-japantoys.com/shop/plastic-model/other-plastic-model/1-60-kanzen-henkei-vf-4a-lightning-iii-hikaru-ichijyo-use-premium-finish

How was your experience with their PF version? Came across some negative reviews for them but the PF is very attractive despite me having the regular version.

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On 10/20/2023 at 3:58 AM, dtwn said:

How was your experience with their PF version? Came across some negative reviews for them but the PF is very attractive despite me having the regular version.

No problem with the PF version I received, package was good, premium box was good, figure was good.

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7 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

FYI, HLJ actually has one more in stock as well, might be a better deal depending on the shipping and currency conversion.

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-kanzen-henkei-vf-4a-lightning-iii-hikaru-ichijyo-use-premium-finish-aca82155

I had seen that previously, but moehime has much better pricing for me. 

Their PF is only a little more than I paid for my original non-PF version. 😰

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17 hours ago, Lolicon said:

The PF VF-4A is a great piece for those who don't have the time or wherewithal to panel wash and decal up the regular edition (and it's a lot of work for sure!).

Not to mention even finding decals for the non-PF to begin with. Those stickers it came with just don't cut it. I didn't care about the panel lining, but the decals alone made it worth getting for me.

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23 hours ago, MacrossJunkie said:

Not to mention even finding decals for the non-PF to begin with. Those stickers it came with just don't cut it. I didn't care about the panel lining, but the decals alone made it worth getting for me.

@Anasazi37 made a decal set for it. Used it to make my own "premium finish" version awhile back. That was a lot of tiny decals! :blink:

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Anybody know when the PF was first released and the original MSRP in $s? Don't really want to know the yen price coz the current exchange rate is really low.

Is $250 a good price for an MIB one, never transformed? 🤔 

 

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2 hours ago, m0n5t3r said:

Anybody know when the PF was first released and the original MSRP in $s? Don't really want to know the yen price coz the current exchange rate is really low.

Is $250 a good price for an MIB one, never transformed? 🤔 

 

Current HLJ price is about 280 USD

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-kanzen-henkei-vf-4a-lightning-iii-hikaru-ichijyo-use-premium-finish-aca82155

It seems 38,280 yen (tax included) was the price for the first batch.

 

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In '21 I paid 47149 Yen at AE.  It was $462 at the time.  But that was including DHL which probably added another $60.  MIB for $250 would be a steal.

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9 hours ago, m0n5t3r said:

Anybody know when the PF was first released and the original MSRP in $s? Don't really want to know the yen price coz the current exchange rate is really low.

Is $250 a good price for an MIB one, never transformed? 🤔 

 

For future reference...All type of "modern era" release info, including MSRP, can be found here...

 

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On 3/1/2024 at 11:31 PM, betocc said:

Current HLJ price is about 280 USD

https://www.hlj.com/1-60-scale-kanzen-henkei-vf-4a-lightning-iii-hikaru-ichijyo-use-premium-finish-aca82155

It seems 38,280 yen (tax included) was the price for the first batch.

 

 

On 3/1/2024 at 11:56 PM, Mommar said:

In '21 I paid 47149 Yen at AE.  It was $462 at the time.  But that was including DHL which probably added another $60.  MIB for $250 would be a steal.

Thanks for the info and the nudge. Still expensive for me but this beauty is worth it.IMG-478a3521e5ea2331540532c88f066d16-V.jpg.8bcf53d3a8e67695b42e156771e23f21.jpg20240313_180540.jpg.ca040bbedd27f1bdbd49f31c0770637e.jpg

 

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