Archer

Anywhere left to get in on the F91 Metal Build pre-order? I don't even mind paying somewhat up-marked rates if it means securing one before this goes the way of the metal build strike freedom. 

Just now, Zx31 said:

Just keep an eye on the shoulders when rotating them in and out, some reports of a little bit of paint chipping but mine has been fine.

Yep, thanks for the warning. I did notice a sharp edge that rubs against the shoulders when you originally rotate them. No paint chipping on mine, but I'm gonna be careful when approaching future transformations.

17 minutes ago, Zx31 said:

It is at first, but gets smoother after a transformation or two

Thanks, I just transformed for the first time. Seriously impressed with how rock solid and good looking it is though, as if straight out of the show.

Incredible when you think about the quality of the first DX vf-25.

Just wish we could get more weapon packs as shown in the magazine along with the super parts set. It's just a single rotating peg right?

Anyone have slight issues with the shoulder double hinge being a wee bit tight?

Wow, the 0 raiser options pack is impossible to find <$300.

Not sure if I want to get the 00 without the raiser :/

Is there any reason Bandai refuses to make more metal builds and DX valks? I mean, they sell like hot cakes even at eBay mark up prices...

Welp, put in an order! Just need to hunt down an 0 riser now

You don't need to pay until it ships for HLJ correct?

Has amiami closed already?

29 minutes ago, mickyg said:

Yeah, me too.  You have to admit though, Hayate flying his just outside of a nuclear blast was certainly... "interesting" though, right?

I honestly hate that he doesn't wear a helmet though. Makes absolutely no sense, especially when many of their fights are up in space 

51 minutes ago, mickyg said:

That's the Ex-Gear helmet.  It was a test fit, I think.  It then folds backward into the "seat" before takeoff.

32 minutes ago, Seto Kaiba said:

That is the helmet section of the EX-Gear suit... normally it doesn't cover the whole head like that, and isn't deployed at all unless the EX-Gear is ejected from the fighter, but Hayate's was specially modified to provide protection because he stupidly refuses to wear a helmet.

Ah, thank you guys. I completely forgot the 31's even had EX-gear. Wish we got to see them used more a la Frontier.

I just had a quick question for those that know more about aviation than I do. While I was re-watching parts of episode 6 of macross delta, something piqued my interest during the "preparation" scene where we see the VF-31's installed with booster packs. 

During start-up, a "helmet(?)" comes down onto Hayate's head, and is immediately removed. I was wondering what the purpose of this is, as it's not immediately explained (or if it is, the reasoning is lost to me). I've attached a screenshot of what I'm talking about.

Have a Neon Switch and Zelda pre-ordered for this week. Excited, but somewhat reserved considering I'll have nothing to play after I finish Zelda until Splatoon 2 this summer (unless Xenoblade Chronicles 2 decides to come out earlier than Splatoon, but I can't see that happening). 

The Nintendo conundrum - Games that I'll remember for the rest of my life, but they only come out once every 6 months or so 

The most recent episode of IBO...

Don't want to spoil it, but wow, what a ride. 

Ended up deciding not to sell off my VF-31, and cracked open the box. Good lord, what an impressive figure.

This is by far and away the best valk I've ever owned. Joints that need to be tight or ratcheted are, and the whole thing doesn't feel super fragile at all (which some of my older Yamato stuff did).

I was so impressed I impulse bought the super parts 

Edited post, threw in free shipping. Expanded want list.

14 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

There are a few available at jungle:

http://jungle-scs.co.jp/sale_en/?page_id=116&do=detail&id=101000046901

Thanks for the info! 

However, I don't really have much room to display too many valks, so I'm trying to simultaneously offload this VF-31 

Sold!

Hi all,

I pulled the trigger on a MISB VF-31J just as the announcement for arcadia's sv-51 came out. I'd much rather have a VF-0 to display alongside that than the VF-31J.

This might be a long shot, but I want to trade my MISB for any Arcadia VF-0 (D preferred, but I'll take A or S). I'm not afraid of the whole leg issue since these will never come out of fighter or gerwalk mode.

I can also pay a little on top if needed.

So let me know if you're interested in letting go of a VF-0 for a VF-31J.

Best,

-Archer

1 minute ago, Graham said:

It's a wireless charger for the multi-drones.

It was never shown in use in the TV series, but was shown in the preview version of episode one, which aired several months before the TV series. That episode is available on the Blu-ray and DVD.

Unfortunately, they cut that scene in the final release version of episode 1.

Oh wow, did not know this. I actually watched that preview episode, but I must have forgotten about that scene.

Also, just received my shipping notice from NY for my VF-31, very excited

Random question, but what exactly is the purpose of the green pod next to the pod that stores the rifle of the vf-31. I don't ever recall seeing it be used in the anime (I don't even recall them detaching the rifle to be honest). 

2 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Don't worry sir. You'll probably gonna get it before you become a full pledged Doctor.

 

We can only hope NY doesn't take 9 more years to ship my stuff 

Another day goes by without a shipping notice. Well, this is one of the first macross figures I've been really excited about in recent memory (seems like every major release I'm interested in gets bogged down with issues a la VF-0D/A), so I don't mind the wait.

52 minutes ago, Mommar said:

The guys in the VF-0 Reactive Armor thread can tell you about their shipping woes with NY recently.

48 minutes ago, MacrossJunkie said:

Feels like it, but they were apparently very busy and those of us who pre-ordered the VF-0 Reactive Armor waited an entire week for it to ship. Some people might still be waiting.

They should probably have more than one person doing the packing and shipping...

Yep, I saw that thread a few days ago. I'm currently bogged down by med school tests, which has distracted me well the past few days. They're coming to a close mid-this week though.

Wanted the VF-31 to get here by then as a reward for myself (lol), but I guess that's not happening.

Ordered a VF-31J from Nippon Yasan a week ago. Paid the premium they were charging and splurged for EMS shipping.

Now a week later, it still hasn't shipped 

Very disappointed. I wonder if they only ship one day a week or something.

Not really on-topic in terms of the FA order, but I made an order on NY earlier this week for a DX VF-31. Still in "preparation in progress" mode. Paid for EMS shipping an everything. I wonder if they only ship things out one day a week or something?

I find it strange that they take your money so promptly, but disallow refunds/cancels if things are moving too slow on their end. Certainly the last time I use NY, that's for sure :/