no3Ljm Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 4 hours ago, David Hingtgen said: "The VF-4 Ichijo Hikari specification, which was previously released by us"----did I miss a release? No. But I have a feeling that what they might probably meant is something like 'the VF-4 which we released before is finally available in Premium Format in Hikaru version. Or something-something in that line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 11 hours ago, jenius said: So more expensive than 27k... Oh well. It’ll probably be 30k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 I find myself oddly glad this appears to be a PF only release; it'll make it easy for me to ignore it and save the money... I'd be all over it if ends up being offered as a standard version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 If its only going to be a PF release, then wouldn't that make it the standard version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 4 hours ago, DewPoint said: If its only going to be a PF release, then wouldn't that make it the standard version? Nice semantics play, there... but jokes aside, you know exactly what I mean. However, if Arcadia is going to make Perfect Finish their de facto standard, with the commensurate substantial hike in MSRP, then I'm out for good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 To me, a 'perfect finish' Valkyrie is in the eye of the beholder. Some members have the ability to roll their own perfect finish, and I'm envious of the time and skill that they are able to employ to get that done. Arcadia's premium finish is certainly not for the feint of heart (or light of wallet), and I realize these PF releases come at a high cost. Still, they offer something that I wouldn't otherwise have access to given my current life schedule. The only bummer I have about this release is that it will be my third VF-4G purchase. I bought the Yamato version, sold it and bought the Arcadia 1st release. Now I will need to sell the 1st release Arcadia version and replace that with this one. That's a bit of a hassle, but worth going through to get the one that I wanted in the first place at this scale. It will compliment my DYRL collection nicely and then I will only have to wait on Arcadia to give us a new VT-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Yeah, I'm all for PF because I don't have the time to do it myself and I would suspect that even if I did, the time would be worth way more to me than the charge for them to do it. Either way, I don't care if PF or not but if they have the ability to give us better looking toys right out the box, I'd rather them just do that than make both and charge way more for the PF. I think a toy should be good to go out the box without modifications needed. If I wanted to do all that, I would buy a model. If some people want to further modify their already good toy, that is awesome and totally up to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Wish it came with hardpoints. I’d love to throw AAM-1s on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I like the Arcadia PF releases and am fortunate enough to be able to afford them, but they're not premium enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DewPoint Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Most of my VF-1 are normal releases they're more anime accurate and all. I'm all for proper aircraft markings, but I would think Valkyries based on OverTechnology, that can do a tuck and roll without damage, really shouldn't have "NO STEP" all over them. That being said, PF sure are pretty. It was a tough decision to pass on them. PF only releases resolve that dilemma for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 10 hours ago, Sildani said: Wish it came with hardpoints. I’d love to throw AAM-1s on it. If you don’t mind gluing the hard point on a PF VF-4, you can still grab this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I actually have that (for my VF-11) and I wouldn’t mind doing it if I could 1) color match the paint and 2) had a template for where they’re supposed to go. I have a request for you, Xig, but I’ll put it in your thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Honestly, with how much assembly we tend to do, I think we should just be making printed wings with hardpoints already attached. Color matching is no joke though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Wow, I am all over that! These PPF are looking amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Oh, they're panel lining it? I wonder if it'll be top-coated as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Is it just me or is it missing lots of “no step” and other possible tampo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 5 hours ago, valhary said: whoa is it really going to be panel lined? Arcadia being the tease nowadays....I might wait till the reviews are out on the panel lined 0D and then on this before deciding. I wonder how well the panel lines will come out.... So far price being the main obstacle for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 6 hours ago, valhary said: Are these teaser pics of something that is getting released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Upcoming release next year of the VF-4A valkyrie by arcadia. Updated pics show panel lining where there weren't any before. Arcadia will release more product specs nearer to the PO date. No word on when the pre-order starts as yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 52 minutes ago, seti88 said: Upcoming release next year of the VF-4A valkyrie by arcadia. Updated pics show panel lining where there weren't any before. Arcadia will release more product specs nearer to the PO date. No word on when the pre-order starts as yet. Roger that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, seti88 said: Upcoming release next year of the VF-4A valkyrie by arcadia. Updated pics show panel lining where there weren't any before. Arcadia will release more product specs nearer to the PO date. No word on when the pre-order starts as yet. Any guess as to retail? $400ish? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enphily Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Dude, there are button "edit". Use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 (edited) Someone has a case of the Mondays. Edited October 14, 2019 by sqidd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphahorizon Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 17 minutes ago, sqidd said: Someone has a case of the Mondays. Theres never enough coffee in Mondays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 13 minutes ago, Alphahorizon said: Theres never enough coffee in Mondays. True story^^. I think it was Einstein that proved it. Mondays=Coffee -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikElvis Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 I love the vf4 but am I the only one that thinks those pics don’t look so great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, ErikElvis said: I love the vf4 but am I the only one that thinks those pics don’t look so great? I agree it looks pretty plain for a PF. I have a non PF brand new in the box. I'm debating selling it and getting a PF. But not really hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 49 minutes ago, sqidd said: Any guess as to retail? $400ish? Thanks! I think there was a display somewhere mentioning 27k yen... 3 minutes ago, sqidd said: I agree it looks pretty plain for a PF. I have a non PF brand new in the box. I'm debating selling it and getting a PF. But not really hard. That non-PF version is the 4G version and was once the holy grail of 1/60 valks collecting, as no-one did a transformable VF-4 before and was sold out until it was re-issued. In theory, this is even more..uh....holier for the 1/60 scale, as its based on the macross 2012 flashback OVA version! Of course, it loses its holiness a bit if its widely available... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 3 minutes ago, seti88 said: I think there was a display somewhere mentioning 27k yen... That non-PF version is the 4G version and was once the holy grail of 1/60 valks collecting, as no-one did a transformable VF-4 before and was sold out until it was re-issued. In theory, this is even more..uh....holier for the 1/60 scale, as its based on the macross 2012 flashback OVA version! Of course, it loses its holiness a bit if its widely available... They're pretty available. eBay (which is usually expensive) has new ones starting about $400. I suppose if I could sell the current one I have I could cover the cost of a PO PF unit without much trouble. Arcadia PO's from what I have seen (which is very little) aren't much of a lottery. I'm not sure if I want to mess with it though. That seems like a lot of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 Arcadia's pricing helps to avoid PO madness. In many circumstances, you can still get Arcadia releases after release day at MSRP. But of course, no point waiting if you made up your mind, which will give confidence to Arcadia to release more macross toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, ErikElvis said: I love the vf4 but am I the only one that thinks those pics don’t look so great? You're going to have to be more specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 1 hour ago, sqidd said: I agree it looks pretty plain for a PF. I have a non PF brand new in the box. I'm debating selling it and getting a PF. But not really hard. I find it odd that it's pictured right next to the lineart image where every marking is recreated and not only is it panel lined but it has more panel lining than on the animation and you're still bitching about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikElvis Posted October 14, 2019 Share Posted October 14, 2019 18 minutes ago, Mommar said: You're going to have to be more specific. It looks kinda plain and the panel lining looks like it was done in pencil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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