No 1/48 VF-1S anytime soon

[Godzilla]

Well, just as well it shows to everyone, get the item while it is hot. I would sell my collection but I like what I got and waiting for new valks to expand more.

[do not disturb]

Well, just as well it shows to everyone, get the item while it is hot.  I would sell my collection but I like what I got and waiting for new valks to expand more.

not even so much as hot, but just older.

newer collectors have to realize they shouldn't bother keeping up with the jones's, instead get the older stuff first and catch up with the newer stuff later on.

remember those $89- 1A max's? i would suggest those who don't have one yet, to pick it up before this one reaches some ridiculous price, if it hasn't already.

[LurkerX]

its too bad i was kind of expecting the 2 seater valks to come next.

and the armored valk

maybe the sales for max & milla 1/48 were significantly less than expected.

but they should expect this when the release 2 $150US valks in the same month.

they should have done it in intervals of about 3-4 months each to give the average fan-boy a chance to recover before another purchase.

[Ensign G]

I'm still hoping Yamato will eventually release a Max VF-1S. It's just a simple repaint. That and the VF-1A Max TV I am waiting forever for someone to release.

For those looking for the other VF-1Ss, I just found these on ebay by TISINC.

ouch!

Roy 2nd Edition $215

Roy (unknown edition) $225!!!!

Hikaru $140

I think he is basing prices speculated here. For example, I read that in another topic that generally 1st editions are $10-$15 more expensive than the 2nd editions....bam! $225 for 1st editions as compared to $215 for 2nd edition roy's.

sheesh! and I was selling my roy for a measley $120 w/ strike pack a few months ago. good thing no one wanted it.

[Hurin]

Well, I finally just decided to bite the bullet and finally order my VF-1S Hikaru ($139) before tisinc reads this and raises his price another $20.

In case anyone cares. Here's my experience with the 1S Hikaru that just arrived today from TISINC99.

As usual, everything is just barely satisfactory to the point where I can't really complain, but I don't feel the same warm, happy feeling that I get when I open a well-packaged, fairly-priced valkyrie from Kevin.

Basically, as was my complaint with TISINC99 the only other time I purchased from them (my first 1/48, a Hikaru 1A), the box is creased. . . a nice big warping crease along the front flap. It's not terrible. . . and the box is still display worthy (if I were into displaying my boxes). . . but it's just vaguely disappointing.

They put the valkyrie in a box that is just barely big enough. . . throw in some packing peanuts. . . and off it goes. I guess that's fine. But I don't think that's catering to the collector. Which, of course, may not be their thing either.

Contrast this with Kevin (or TMP or Neova, I'm told), who package the valk excellently. I've received probably six valkyries from Kevin over the years. They always arrive in a generously sized (therefore more protective) box, wrapped in tissue paper to keep the box shiney, and generously padded to keep warping and shocks from damaging the corners and/or causing creases. That's catering to the collector.

Anyways. . . I'm over my "mint in mint box" collecting days. So I'm not too upset at the mediocre packing job by TISINC. But for some of you out there, this might still be an issue. I got what I paid for. . . just not as pristinely as I can get elsewhere. . . were TISINC not the only people who still have what I want!

Best Regards,

H

[TheLoneWolf]

I think he is basing prices speculated here. For example, I read that in another topic that generally 1st editions are $10-$15 more expensive than the 2nd editions....bam! $225 for 1st editions as compared to $215 for 2nd edition roy's.

tisinc does base his prices on what he sees here, after all, he used to post here regularly. Haterist, looks like your price-gouging conspiracy theory has some merit.

Everyone, quick, start saying the 1/48 Roy is only worth $10!!!!!!!!

[Draykov]

The 1/48 Roy is only worth $10...shipped.

[Hurin]

tisinc does base his prices on what he sees here, after all, he used to post here regularly.

How does he base his outrageous price for a 1S Roy on what he sees here? I've never seen anyone here admit to paying that much. Indeed, prices that high are nearly unanimously criticized as being outrageous whenever they are mentioned on MW.

He might judge availability by what he reads here. . . but I'm not sure how anything posted here could be interpreted to mean that a substantial number of us are willing to pay $225 for a Roy!

Please, let's not encourage any more debate about that long-dead ("don't discuss prices") debate. It has gotten ugly every time it has been brought up. And, I wasn't even involved the first few times.

H

[Hiriyu]

. . . but I'm not sure how anything posted here could be interpreted to mean that a substantial number of us are willing to pay $225 for a Roy! 

There's also the possibility that there are not a substantial amount of these valks left for him to sell, so no need for a substantial amount of buyers. Just a few freakish big spenders required

[Draykov]

Indeed, prices that high are nearly unanimously criticized as being outrageous whenever they are mentioned on MW.

Maybe that's what he's using to determine price. If gouging is confirmed: mission accomplished!

[Hurin]

There's also the possibility that there are not a substantial amount of these valks left for him to sell, so no need for a substantial amount of buyers. Just a few freakish big spenders required

Very true. Though in that case, it's his stock level dictating price. . . not anyone (that I've ever seen) saying: "Hey! I need a Roy! I'm willing to pay $225!"

H

[Rabidweezil]

Anime Castle still has Roy in stock for $150.  Ver. 1 most likely.

I guess I'll find out

$160 shipped..not to shabby.

Thanks for the heads up on Anubis

[Hurin]

Anime Castle still has Roy in stock for $150.  Ver. 1 most likely.

I guess I'll find out

$160 shipped..not to shabby.

Thanks for the heads up on Anubis

I wanted one too (my favorite valk, so having a spare will be nice in case of customizing and/or breakage). I placed an order about an hour after that initial link was posted.

It showed "in stock" at the time of my order.

I placed the order.

It then immediately showed as "out of stock."

So I figured I got the last one.

Then I went back an hour later and it showed "in stock."

The next day, it still showed "in stock". . . but my order was still "waiting to be processed."

Yesterday, I checked my order status and it says "back ordered."

I went and checked their website and it said the VF-1S Roy is "on order."

So, I emailed them and politely asked them what's up.

I have not received a response. . . and now the VF-1S Roy has been completely removed from the site.

I don't think it looks good at this point.

H

[Valk-1S]

Greattoys who is a seller in the Phillipines just posted on his forum that the VF-1S Roy will be re-released this November. This is his post from his Forum.

http://greattoys.proboards18.com/index.cgi...&num=1092891604

Hope it's true.

Edited August 20, 2004 by Valk-1S

[Global]

I hope its true.....but I somehow doubt it.

[Hurin]

Regarding the AnimeCastle Roys:

Unfortunately, we sold out prior to your order coming into our

system.  The stock was over 1 year old so we will not be able to

restock anytime in the near future.  Sorry for the inconvenience in

advance.

[Rabidweezil]

Regarding the AnimeCastle Roys:

Unfortunately, we sold out prior to your order coming into our

system.  The stock was over 1 year old so we will not be able to

restock anytime in the near future.  Sorry for the inconvenience in

advance.

well I am getting SOMETHING shipped to me from them..hopefully it's what I ordered.

And it will most likely be dusty if it is...

[Hurin]

well I am getting SOMETHING shipped to me from them..hopefully it's what I ordered.

And it will most likely be dusty if it is...

Just out of curiosity, I placed my order at 8:00AM (Pacific) on the 17th. Did you order before that?

Again, just curious. Not going to start sh*t with them.

Thanks!

H

[Rabidweezil]

well I am getting SOMETHING shipped to me from them..hopefully it's what I ordered.

And it will most likely be dusty if it is...

Just out of curiosity, I placed my order at 8:00AM (Pacific) on the 17th. Did you order before that?

Again, just curious. Not going to start sh*t with them.

Thanks!

H

well I don't know what the exact time was...but I live in the same time zone as you and I had to be to work at 8am and I placed the order from home. So between 7 and 7:30 I'd say.

[twinmoons]

My best guess is that Yamato will most likely re-release the 1/48 line around October/November for the Holiday Season. They did that last year and it would be the logical thing to do this year. Of course if they do, we will re-stock them. I'm just hoping that my speculation is correct because I still don't have a super M&M for my own collection

[Wabbit]

My best guess is that Yamato will most likely re-release the 1/48 line around October/November for the Holiday Season. They did that last year and it would be the logical thing to do this year. Of course if they do, we will re-stock them. I'm just hoping that my speculation is correct because I still don't have a super M&M for my own collection

Wha? How did that happen? Unexpected popularity of the M&M or just that Yamato only gave you so much?

[Ensign G]

ack! $275 for 1st editions Roy's?!?

1/48 Roy

[Die, Alien Scum!]

ack! $275 for 1st editions Roy's?!?

1/48 Roy

Wow! He had 'em listed at $250 last night (and actually sold one)! What a difference a day makes, huh?

Just noticed he hasn't yet changed the price on his store site. Still $250 there, so if you're quick, you can save $25.

Edited August 25, 2004 by Die, Alien Scum!

[JsARCLIGHT]

[shameless plug]

While it is not a "true" Hikaru VF-1S Strike 1/48 I have one for sale HERE. Asking price lowered to $185 shipped, and that is for the valk, fast packs and a little friend and USPS shipping inside the US.

[/shameless plug]

Price is all in what people are willing to pay for something, if people don't buy then the prices will either go down (if the people actually want to sell their wares) or they will stay the same and the sellers will just not sell anything.

Edit price lowered for faster sale, wife wants her basement back.

Edited August 26, 2004 by JsARCLIGHT

[Anubis]

ack! $275 for 1st editions Roy's?!?

1/48 Roy

Wow! He had 'em listed at $250 last night (and actually sold one)! What a difference a day makes, huh?

Just noticed he hasn't yet changed the price on his store site. Still $250 there, so if you're quick, you can save $25.

OK, that's just F^*&^^g wrong. Price gouging at the first inkling it may be a while to get more. Of course, assuming some moron pays that abhorrent price, then everyone on ebay will start asking 250 at least for Roy. Ebay artificial inflation.

Yamato probably just needs the space at the factory to start producing the VF-0's and the VB-6's.

Edited August 25, 2004 by Anubis

[do not disturb]

i think each new guy that discovers the 1/48's are the ones driving up the price. i know most of us here started collecting thinking "robotech" and later discovered macross. so you figure, you got the average collector looking on ebay for veritechs, they score a MPC, receive it only to find its a POS, starts asking around if theres anything better, and people point him in the direction of yamato.

i just think its people playing catch up and also because ebay numbnuts are bidding on every 1S auction. i mean, if theres more than one offered on ebay, why bid on all of them? just move on to the next one and it keeps the prices from inflating....its just common sense.

i.e. i think someone single handedly drove up the price of the LV's cause he had to have(and won) every single one that came up for auction, hence the $250-$300 price tag.

[Ghadrack]

Well I think that it would be interesting to know the number of 1/48's per type that were manufactured. Most people will agree that as far as collectible VF-1's go, they are the nicest around. (No offense to the Chunkey Monkey crowd, I have my own Bandai's and they are great for playing with). I know we are in the minority here with many members having a half dozen or more 1/48's each but they have all sold out eventually so far, unlike the chunkey monkeys that are collecting dust on store shelves.

As the Robotech crowd and the late purchasers get around to scarfing up the last retail ones it is going to stay crazy for a while on the after market.

I am planning on snatching up several 1-A's while they are still available for customs. It seems it is now or never until Yamato commits to whether or not they will do a re-release.

[Godzilla]

Well hopefully they will. Of course I am waiting for the two seaters as well as the CF 1/48 .

[Draykov]

I am planning on snatching up several 1-A's while they are still available for customs. It seems it is now or never until Yamato commits to whether or not they will do a re-release.

No kidding. Even the Hikaru J model without FAST packs is getting harder to come by. Speaking of FAST packs, I managed to score a couple of sets from Tam during a brief window of in-stockitude. Lucky me! He must've pulled them out of his secret stash hole.

Edited August 25, 2004 by Draykov

[do not disturb]

i'm chillin on the FP's, i picked them up cheap when BBTS was having their sale and i got 4 sets of TV FP's.

people looking for cheap 1A's, hit up toy-wave, only $99. i'm thinking about getting 2(w/o boxes) or so especially now, since rohby made recasts of 1S heads. more S's for me!

[Anubis]

Ironically, Tisinc still has a Hikaru VF-1S on ebay for $150 BIN. Ends in an hour and a half. Someone ought to snatch it. If no one does any wagers on how high it'll jump in price?

link

Edited August 25, 2004 by Anubis

[Hurin]

Speaking of FAST packs, I managed to score a couple of sets from Tam during a brief window of in-stockitude.  Lucky me!  He must've pulled them out of his secret stash hole.

I didn't realize FP were getting rare. Kevin has had them for a while now. And they're even on sale now ($5 off). Check 'em here.

I also found some on sale in Hong Kong for only $38.50 here. But after shipping to the US ($20 for standard air w/out tracking #), the savings really aren't that great.

I think I save only about $8 over getting them from Kevin. I'd rather deal locally.

H

[Ensign G]

Judging from Tisinc's prices, it doesn't matter if they're 1st or 2nd editions....they are both faaaaaaaar expensive.

[Godzilla]

Tisinc is always like that. He is just being an enteprenuer. Now if you ask me, I think it is wrong but the old economics: Law of supply and demand.

[Retracting Head Ter Ter]

Speaking of FAST packs, I managed to score a couple of sets from Tam during a brief window of in-stockitude.  Lucky me!  He must've pulled them out of his secret stash hole.

I didn't realize FP were getting rare. Kevin has had them for a while now. And they're even on sale now ($5 off). Check 'em here.

I also found some on sale in Hong Kong for only $38.50 here. But after shipping to the US ($20 for standard air w/out tracking #), the savings really aren't that great.

I think I save only about $8 over getting them from Kevin. I'd rather deal locally.

H

A couple months or so ago, I was in Hong Kong and they were selling stacks of em for 250 hkd (about 33 usd) at the Kanto Hobby shops.

Are they getting rare?