ArchieNov
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Oh wow, what a collection! Always nice to see them displayed properly rather than stored in boxes in some storage. Although for some reason, I get the toy store vibe lol.
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So I’ve been displaying my Yamato/Arcadia valks on their landing gears for a couple of years now, and I’ve noticed their rubber tires seem to be slowly “leaking away”. I feel like they’re gonna disintegrate eventually. Any way to prevent this? If not, are there any easily available ways to replace the tires? Oddly enough, I don’t have this same issue (yet) with my Bandai valks. But those are displayed with their landing gears stowed and on their stands (since they come with them). Does having them stowed actually slow down the deterioration process?
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I think Kanedas Bike would go bananas for this
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Thanks for sharing. I was actually trying something like that before, and while I can see the lock budging slightly, it’s still not coming off easily. Any chance you’d do a transformation video in your review? Thanks. Honestly I don’t know why I seem to be the only one unable to get past this step. Never really had any major problems transforming something before that have set me back this long.
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@Kuma Style How difficult was it for you to separate the 2 main halves of the bike? I’m referring to steps #16 & 17 in the instructions. Any tips to get it done other than pure brute force (e.g. like a way that makes it come off easier?)
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Nippon-Yasan Received: wmcheng, Murphy, derex3592, eXis10z, ArchieNov, 20max20, recon, orindlt, Scyla, Smacky, technoblue, hal9000, Mechapilot77, jrhudson311, Knightdramon, NUNS, vfxraven19, ritt0r, barurutor, HayateAltoHunter, Pedro2k6, 94medition Not Yet: no3Ljm, Kinzoku, spacemanoeuvres (x2), funkymonkeyjavajunky, Boobytrap, Tallman (x2), Sanity is Optional, ChaoticYeti, Guyffon, neoexcaliber (x7), rdrunner, raziel03, CharlesXavier (x2), ridgebacks, petrov27, sh9000, Blue Meanie, chyll2, orindlt, sumyumgoy, dur, Valkyrie2008, mcfly50 (x2), hoahuynh, ManhattanProject972, SpaceCowboy Refunded: Vortech, psychodynamix (x2, closed my account as well), IXTL, Bahamutzyro Anime Export Received: Vortech (x3), neoexcaliber (x3), seti88, anubis20, Moosey, Daedalus Not Yet: CD Japan Received: WaferMouse, Slave IV, Mommar (x3), Master Dex, spanner (x3), Graham, CrossAir, abbadon, davidwhangchoi Not Yet: Big in Japan Received: mcfly50 Not Yet: Mykombini Refunded: kanjrig, Kanedas Bike, Ignacio Ocamica, Slave IV, loko77, joelwuj Not Yet: Random Ebay Seller Received: TrickyCustomer Not Yet: Sanity is Optional Loopaza Received: jrhudson311, orindlt, GabrielV, dizman, Mommar, onnylam, TheLoneWolf, TrickyCustomer (x3), OzmaLee74 Not yet: Others/Proxy Received: Crimson9 Refunded: Guyffon Unknown (I couldn't identify) Received: Syngyne
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Thanks, no3Ljm. I watched that section and it looks like he edited the actual part when he separated the lock. You’ll notice a cut, and then next thing you know, the part is already loose and free. I’m guessing he had difficulty with it too and just did it off camera. Sigh, it still doesn’t help me much, but thanks for trying.
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I really can’t seem to separate the lock. I don’t know if I’m supposed to press something to release it but it just won’t budge. The amount of force I’m using is starting to cause the other parts to split at the seams. I need help.
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I hope so, but not holding my breath. I fully supported the Zone of Enders and Gurren Lagann releases, but we never got the Vic Viper or Lazengann
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While I’m generally happy with it (even though I haven’t successfully transformed it yet), one gripe I have is the parts don’t perfectly align in bike mode (the wheels are not completely straight in line horizontally or vertically, the windshield is not horizontally level with the rear end, etc). But unless you are OCD about symmetry like I am, I guess it shouldn’t be an issue.
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Thanks for the pic, I’ll try again later. I actually attempted it the 2nd time earlier but stopped at the same step. It’s connected really tightly on mine and I feel like I’m stressing the plastic too much. Hopefully it becomes easier to detach once I am able to do it the first time.
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Added more people from the prior pages from 331 to 360. Some I couldn't tell where they got it from. Again, apologies in advance if I got anyone wrong. So far it seems that CD Japan has the best record for fulfilling all orders. A-E coming in 2nd just because they had lesser than CDJ. N-Y fulfilled a bunch (more than either CDJ and A-E), but still have more pending. Mykombini is the worst since they didn't fulfill anyone's order. Nippon-Yasan Received: wmcheng, Murphy, derex3592, eXis10z, ArchieNov, 20max20, recon, orindlt, Scyla, Smacky, technoblue, hal9000, Mechapilot77, jrhudson311, Knightdramon, NUNS, vfxraven19, ritt0r, barurutor Not Yet: no3Ljm, Kinzoku, spacemanoeuvres (x2), funkymonkeyjavajunky, Boobytrap, Tallman (x2), Sanity is Optional, ChaoticYeti, Guyffon, neoexcaliber (x7), rdrunner, raziel03, CharlesXavier (x2), ridgebacks, petrov27, sh9000, Blue Meanie, chyll2, orindlt, sumyumgoy, dur, Valkyrie2008, mcfly50 (x2) Refunded: Vortech, psychodynamix (x2, closed my account as well), IXTL, Bahamutzyro Anime Export Received: Vortech (x3), neoexcaliber (x3), seti88, anubis20, Moosey Not Yet: CD Japan Received: WaferMouse, Slave IV, Mommar (x3), Master Dex, spanner (x3), Graham, CrossAir, abbadon, davidwhangchoi Not Yet: Big in Japan Received: mcfly50 Not Yet: Mykombini Refunded: kanjrig, Kanedas Bike, Ignacio Ocamica, Slave IV, loko77, joelwuj Not Yet: Random Ebay Seller Received: TrickyCustomer Not Yet: Sanity is Optional Loopaza Received: jrhudson311, orindlt, GabrielV, dizman, Mommar, onnylam, TheLoneWolf, TrickyCustomer (x3) Not yet: Others/Proxy Received: Guyffon, Crimson9 Not yet: Unknown (I couldn't identify) Received: Syngyne, OzmaLee74
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@tekering The step I'm referring to is #16 & #17. You can see the yellow arrow pointing at the "lock". I'm having difficulty separating that. How is it done? Do you just pull it apart like the instructions say? Or does it slide off? I believe you were talking about the following step (#18) that comes afterwards.
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I’ve never owned any transforming Ride Armor before this one so have to prior experience with the transformation. I’m not sure if we’re talking about the same step, but I’ll take a pic of the instructions and point out the part where I have some trouble later when I get home. Let me know if it’s the same thing. Thanks! @no3Ljm No, sadly there are no stickers
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Can you share any tips on how to disconnect the crotch/hip armor from the engine block? It’s very tight on mine and the instructions seem to place a lot of caution at that step. How much force did you have to use? Also, what does the peg/tab look like? Is it a straight tab or is it like a hook?
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Hi tekering. Have you transformed yours yet?
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Thanks for starting it up, no3ljm. I tried going back as far as page 360 and added other people who have confirmed receiving theirs or got a shipping notice (I highlighted these in yellow). I may have missed some or gotten others wrong, so kindly correct as needed. Nippon-Yasan Received: wm cheng, Murphy, derex3592, eXis10z, ArchieNov, 20max20, recon, orindlt, Scyla, Smacky, technoblue Not Yet: no3Ljm, Kinzoku, spacemanoeuvres (x2), funkymonkeyjavajunky, Boobytrap, Tallman (x2), Sanity is Optional, ChaoticYeti, Guyffon, neoexcaliber (x7), rdrunner, raziel03, CharlesXavier (x2), ridgebacks, petrov27, sh9000, Blue Meanie, chyll2, orindlt Refunded: Vortech, psychodynamix (x2, closed my account as well), IXTL, Bahamutzyro Anime Export Received: Vortech (x3), neoexcaliber (x3), seti88 Not Yet: CD Japan Received: Slave IV, Mommar (x3) Not Yet: Mykombini Refunded: kanjrig, Kanedas Bike Random Ebay Seller Received: Not Yet: Sanity is Optional Loopaza (do you preorder here? Or is this like Madarake/eBay?) Received: jrhudson311, orindlt, GabrielIV, dizman, Mommar Unknown vendor Received: Moosey, Guyffon
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Here's a pic for now. This is the pose I really wanted to recreate. I tried transforming it, but stopped around halfway at the step where you're supposed to untab the main lock holding the area that eventually becomes the crotch/hip armor. The tab is super tight and the instructions have several warnings at this step, and even guide you on where you should hold it while slowly applying force to separate them. This time around, I'll let others give it a go first before I attempt transforming it again. Regarding the overall quality, this one is more on the frail side. There are a TON of ball, hinge, and swivel joints connected to thin pieces of plastic. I definitely would not recommend anyone trying to transform it without understanding the step by step process and taking caution. But the sculpt and paint is sharp as usual, no QC errors I've found so far on my copy. The only diecast parts I can tell are the shafts that connect the wheels to the main chassis. Everything else is plastic or rubber (aside from the pins and screws of course). About the breakage posted above, I can totally understand that happening, and not because of rotating too far. That piece is quite thin (probably about 2mm thick). EDIT: Looking at the breakage again, that user seems to have already gone beyond the step I stopped at. I'm suspecting the reason it broke was because he applied too much force when separating the lock (it's already detached in that pic). The part that broke is near the area where you're supposed to hold and apply force. That is actually the main reason why I stopped where I did. I was worried that I might accidentally put too much force and accidentally break those small parts.
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I haven’t transformed it yet, but one thing I immediately noticed is some armor parts tend to pop off easily on Stick such as the shoulder pads and the foot guards. They pop back on their ball joints easily enough, but don’t really feel as secure as what I’m used to. The tires and seat are made of rubber, which I’m not too happy about because rubber can deteriorate over time. But I’m sure others will really like it this way VS them being in plastic. I wasn’t really bothered by the visor like others here, but the lines are indeed visible. But depending on the lighting and certain angles, they can become less distinct (or more subtle) especially if you aren’t really looking at it closely. And at arm’s length, I can barely notice the lines. What I can say is photos will really make them look more pronounced than in person.
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Anyone else got theirs yet? Mine just arrived and wanted to know if there’s anything to watch out for
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
ArchieNov replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Or you could repaint the other one black and give her an afro Just kidding hehe -
Yeah, what chyll2 said. And while I remember that someone tried to tally the number of people who received their order or not last time, I don’t think we kept track of where all the orders were made. The problem with a poll though is I think you can only vote once, so not sure how to track multiple orders.
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Wow... you're still going on about this? Now I don't know who you are or what your background is, but if you really want to believe that you know how I think better than I do... then I can't help you. Our level of understanding is probably way too different and I don't want to waste more time trying to explain it. Anyway, since you're set on your belief, maybe you should go and tell all those guys who bought a VF-31A for 35k yen or more that they shouldn't think it was "overpriced" either since "they bought it". And the next time I buy a can of Coke at a fancy hotel restaurant, knowing that it's 5x more than the price I can get the same exact can of Coke from a grocery store, I'll make sure I remember this conversation. I'm certain it should bring a smile to my face.
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Huh? Do you really believe that statement? If so, then I don't think you understand what you're saying. Something can be overpriced, but can still be afforded. Just because I am able to buy it doesn't change my opinion that it's overpriced. Look at these Apple products. They charge 10x more for their accessories than other brands.
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You know, some people truly believe their assumption that N-Y is the "evil" vendor that may be "holding back their stock" or something shady because the other vendors were able to fulfill all of their preorders. But maybe it's better if we do a check on how many people actually ordered from which vendor, and how many of those were fulfilled. This may give a clearer idea on whether that assumption has any validity. Because like I pointed out some pages back, what if we find out that the other vendors only had like 100 orders to fulfill while N-Y had 1000? And what if N-Y already fulfilled like 300 of those. Sure the majority may not have gotten theirs yet from N-Y, but is it possible that they may have already provided more units than any other vendor did or had to? Perhaps someone could start a poll or something with the following choices: Ordered from N-Y and received Kairos Ordered from N-Y and haven't received Kairos (yet) Ordered from Anime Export and received Kairos Ordered from Anime Export and haven't received Kairos (yet) Ordered from <Vendor 3> and received Kairos Ordered from <Vendor 3> and haven't received Kairos (yet) and so on... (I don't know the other vendors where people were preordering from) I know the MW forums are only a tiny fraction of the market, and not all members are active, but I guess we have to make do with what's available.