UN Spacy Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Fired off an email to trouble@hlj.com, thanks FYI I've been waiting on replacement parts for my Yamato's since May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 [...] Oh, and I also meant to ask, kind of off tangent from the current topic, but for those that purchased it, does the V.2 VF-25 still have issues with mold release and grease covering the model when you first remove it from the box? I know that was a very large issue with the first release, so I was wondering if that was improved with the newer version [not that it's too big a deal or anything]. Not mine, but I don't think this would be an issue at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I have used the trouble@ address in the past and they replied and took care of me pretty fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I just got the renewal VF-25 and let me say, it is a beauty. Outstanding, looks like right out of the anime. One of the legs was very tight that I had to loosen the screw that holds the leg joint. Excessive force can certainly break the metal bar. You just need to be patient transforming this complex toy. Bandai finally delivers a Valkyrie that can compete with Yamato in quality an appereance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostkiller Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Bandai finally delivers a Valkyrie that can compete with Yamato in quality an appereance. Hello this is not true... Bandai needs to learn how to paint correctly a toy............ Considering the price the fact that I need to mask and then use my airbrush makes me mad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Hello this is not true... Bandai needs to learn how to paint correctly a toy............ Considering the price the fact that I need to mask and then use my airbrush makes me mad The paint on mine was spot on, but a tiny piece of plastic on the chest piece came bent in the box. Unnoticeable if you aren't looking for it, but it happened anyway. I'd say Bandai still has a ways to go on the QC department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostkiller Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) the paint is spot on ? I would like to see honestly can't you see the gaps in fighter mode (I did not mention the reason of my intial complain) they should have painted the sides too, this would have been nicer in addition you can note that the engraved limits are not respected (bad masking tape position) here is a photo of mine... I will post pics when corrected Edited December 6, 2011 by Ghostkiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) Spot on was probably not the right words. Yeah, mine still have the gaps where the transformation occurs, but I was more concerned with colors bleeding over, etc. My beef with the valk is not the paint, which I still think is fine and what I expected - I expect imperfections from a mass produced toy - but with the bent plastic piece I talked about. I already posted this pages ago, but I figured I'd post it again. That left side is bent down. Doesn't impede on the transformation or anything, but it is still bent. I guess it's nothing like the hip bar snapping or anything, but it was something I noticed. Can't fix it either, since that piece looks like it was actually chewed on by the world's tiniest mouse. Don't know how it ends up like that, but whatever. Edited December 6, 2011 by pud333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostkiller Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) you should get some tamiya quick epoxy (it is hard as a rock after few hours) and then paint it this product will solve the issue I use it for plane modeling... too bad Vancouver is it bit too far for me otherwise I would have fixed it for you ! free of charge of course Edited December 6, 2011 by Ghostkiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Haha, yeah, France is a bit far, but I appreciate the offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewzhang Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Very new to this forum, could anyone suggest a good web shop to pre-order the Super Pack for VF-25F renewal? Thank you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Anime-export is my choice when it comes to web shops Edited December 8, 2011 by charger69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Anime-export is my choice when it comes to web shops Isn't the super pack a Tamashii Web exclusive though? Or does Anime-export cover those too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Short answer http://www.anime-export.com/search?search=super+parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Very new to this forum, could anyone suggest a good web shop to pre-order the Super Pack for VF-25F renewal? Thank you in advance Better answer: I bought mine from Tokyo-Hunter. Cheaper, and still in stock too. http://tokyo-hunter....tom-renewal-ver Edited December 8, 2011 by pud333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 the paint is spot on ? I would like to see honestly can't you see the gaps in fighter mode (I did not mention the reason of my intial complain) they should have painted the sides too, this would have been nicer in addition you can note that the engraved limits are not respected (bad masking tape position) here is a photo of mine... I will post pics when corrected That's what I did with mine. I painted over the sides so the white wouldn't be showing. It really helps the overall look of the toy. However, the paint application job they did with mine was pretty atrocious. It's like it was bring your kids to work day at the factory and they gave some grade schoolers brushes and let them have at it. The shoulder areas were pretty sloppy and not even smooth. The paint is actually a little lumpy in some parts. At least yours looks nice and straight even though they went over the lines. I forgot to fix it before I sprayed on the clear coating though so I just left it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostkiller Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) MacrossJunkie : it looks great ! correct me if I am wrong : you did a flat clear coat too on the bird... gread job ! Edited December 8, 2011 by Ghostkiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Very new to this forum, could anyone suggest a good web shop to pre-order the Super Pack for VF-25F renewal? Thank you in advance Even better answer: even cheaper and still in stock: http://www.nippon-yasan.com/figurines-autres/1132-macross-f-super-parts-set-for-dx-chogokin-vf-25f-saotome-alto-custom-renewal-ver.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 MacrossJunkie : it looks great ! correct me if I am wrong : you did a flat clear coat too on the bird... gread job ! That is correct. and thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewzhang Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Short answer http://www.anime-exp...rch=super+parts Better answer: I bought mine from Tokyo-Hunter. Cheaper, and still in stock too. http://tokyo-hunter....tom-renewal-ver Even better answer: even cheaper and still in stock: http://www.nippon-ya...enewal-ver.html Thanks for all your kindly suggestions charger69, pud333,Reïvaj, I have not bought things from these web shops before, could I ask have you bought things from them before? How is their service? Thank you very much. Edited December 9, 2011 by andrewzhang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 So, is there any place left to pre-order the January Ozma release other than Anime Export at $181? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks for all your kindly suggestions charger69, pud333,Reïvaj, I have not bought things from these web shops before, could I ask have you bought things from them before? How is their service? Thank you very much. No problems at all with Nippon-Yasan so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yeeeeeeeeeeesh... I just looked at those web order sites... APRIL??? Why on earth does Bandai take so long to release anything after the pre-orders are out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Tokyo Hunter is legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renato Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Yeeeeeeeeeeesh... I just looked at those web order sites... APRIL??? Why on earth does Bandai take so long to release anything after the pre-orders are out? I assume they manufacture them to order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanoplasm Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Very new to this forum, could anyone suggest a good web shop to pre-order the Super Pack for VF-25F renewal? Thank you in advance we have a group buy going in the buy & sell section of this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Just wondering, but when does that group buy end (for either packs, ozma or alto)? Also, anyone know where I can pick up an alto for < $200? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Anime-export is perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewzhang Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 No problems at all with Nippon-Yasan so far. Tokyo Hunter is legit. Anime-export is perfect! Thanks for all you helpful information, just have pre-ordered at the Nippon-Yasan, can't wait for the April next year we have a group buy going in the buy & sell section of this forum. Thanks for your suggestion, but I live in UK, it might be more expensive if I join the group buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Dyson Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Sorry to reply too late but just to share my experience: I recently made a purchase from Nippon-Yasan - Sayonara no Tsubasa limited edition bluray. I have mix feelings about my purchase from them. I received my item damaged where some kind of force was pressed on the box and thus caused a tear on the spine. It also may be due to the shuffling on my package in a oversized shipping box. I also believe that some one actually opened the package because the bluray slip was placed on the wrong side. If I absolutely had no other choice I might consider doing business with them again. At the moment I rather pay a little extra elsewhere. Tokyo Hunter takes longer to respond but so far they've been more trustworthy for me. As a matter of fact I just ordered the same item from Tokyo Hunter. If I receive it brand new, unopened and undamaged, then Tokyo Hunter wins the battle. Edited December 9, 2011 by Isamu Dyson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewzhang Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Sorry to reply too late but just to share my experience: I recently made a purchase from Nippon-Yasan - Sayonara no Tsubasa limited edition bluray. I have mix feelings about my purchase from them. I received my item damaged where some kind of force was pressed on the box and thus caused a tear on the spine. It also may be due to the shuffling on my package in a oversized shipping box. I also believe that some one actually opened the package because the bluray slip was placed on the wrong side. If I absolutely had no other choice I might consider doing business with them again. At the moment I rather pay a little extra elsewhere. Tokyo Hunter takes longer to respond but so far they've been more trustworthy for me. As a matter of fact I just ordered the same item from Tokyo Hunter. If I receive it brand new, unopened and undamaged, then Tokyo Hunter wins the battle. Thanks for sharing your exprience with us, Isamu. I will report the exprience with Nippon-Yasan of the Super Parts here when I have received them, but it looks there will be a long time waiting before we get the Super Parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 @Macross Junkie - That looks incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanoplasm Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Just wondering, but when does that group buy end (for either packs, ozma or alto)? Also, anyone know where I can pick up an alto for < $200? It will end 3 days before the ordering deadline that will be posted by Bandai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Have any cost and schedule details about the armor pack for Ozma been announced yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 As promised, I'm giving a heads-up on cancelling my VF-25S pre-order at HLJ. 5 min warning. Of course, since HLJ isn't exactly real-time, it'll only become "available" when they update the order tomorrow or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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