Lupin The Third

Snagged one at Hobbysearch.

The pre-orders at Amiami and HS didn't even last 10 min.

Traffic at Amiami was so bad, the page couldn't even load.

Agreed. I almost had a 171 at amiami and couldn't check out fast enough. And I buy a TON of stuff from them and can speed click my order through without even paying attention. All of my scores tonight were elsewhere. Probably not even going to refresh amiami next time.

amiami sold out damn.. i went out to eat.. and missed the window

I was paranoid earlier when I had to do some laundry and feed the dogs...

And this folks, is why Yamato should be the one handling the future Valks (especially the YF-30)

But fat chance of that happening...

Could not agree more.

nope there's still no updaate from hlj

So weird. They update the listing then pull it without a single sale, or at least that's how it appears...

Yeah, CDJapan lies. Their stock indicator is wrong, and it won't let me buy it there either.

Guess that settles it, I'll just wait for Nippon Yasan to offer it. This is utter bull$#!%

I don't think they lied so much as were completely unprepared for the digital donkey show they just received.

HLJ is always late listing them. We probably won't see the 171 CF up for sale for about a week or two.

That's what I'm figuring. It's just weird that they updated the listing for the yf-29 when they knew everyone was trying to get one (along with the 171 cf) and then took it down without taking any preorders from the looks of it.

I inquired this in the other thread but I'll ask here as well. Did anyone get anything from HLJ? Or did they not even show up to the party. From what I can tell they posted their listing straight to order stop and then removed it all together for the YF-29 and didn't even list the VF-171 CF.

Did anyone get anything from HLJ? Or did they not even show up to the party. From what I can tell they posted their listing straight to order stop and then removed it all together for the YF-29 and didn't even list the VF-171 CF.

Still one available

http://www.cdjapan.c...EY=NEOGDS-79185

Must be bogged down...still shows one as of 15 seconds ago...

Still available at CDJ!

A counter just popped up...2 units left. Get em fast!

Now only one....

Umm...is anyone listening VF-171 CF IN STOCK at CDJ!

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/goods/goods_detail.html?KEY=NEOGDS-79185

VF-171 still at CDJapan. Get em while you can!

This is normal as the link does not work. Someone I know who works at CDJapan, told me that it was today at 04:00 PM (Japan time) pre-opening products Tamashii Nations.

In any case, the rule with Tamashii Nations for opening it is always pre 04:00 PM

Otherwise, it's reissue of the YF-29 in March and May Super Pack

Your firend is getting a bill for my time if this doesn't work out, lol.

Did no one buy it originally, and then decide they want one after changing their mind? It seemed like this one was available even after release for a bit there.

Well these guys have been abundantly available since before release if you were willing to double a scalpers money. Maybe enough of us resisted the inflated prices that Bandai realizes no one will be buying the super pack if they don't reissue it for another 5 seconds or so?

Random thought....but I really wish Max Factory had the Frontier license, or any Macross for that matter. I'd gladly pay $300-400 for a Valk made like the real thing like their Big-O....

Mine are coming tomorrow, cleared customs earlier today. I've seen that a couple of you guys have done panel lining on yours and it looks great. Any suggestions for a relative noobie who wants to do the same. Is there a tutorial online, thread here on the forum, etc that I could reference. Also saw mention of a Gundam pen/pencil(?) a few pages back...would that be the best way to go?

I can't even find the page aon amiami. Anyone have the link?

They removed it from the searchable links.

Heads up, AmiAmi just took down the old YF-29 30th page. It just disappeared.

They might be tweaking it.

They took it down hours ago, which does lend credence to the claim it is going up tonight. But I would still like to know what legit source is claiming this. Stayed up last week for the VF-171 CF and that was a bust in spite of the all-knowing forum vibe that it was happening...

Here is the direct link http://tamashii.jp/item/1815/

While that page shows the item being reissued in March it does not indicate that it is going up Jan 8 at 4pm. That's what I was inquiring about; from what source does this 4pm claim come from?

Presales will open on January 8 from 04:00 PM time japanese.

No idea on the number of parts sales. Not much in my opinion.

Where is this info coming from? I don't see anything on Tamashii web indicating this.

Of course they are reissuing....how else did they expect to make money from the super packs with only 12 people owing the Valk?!?!

The new trio is Bandai's new marketing ploy. Let's make the gaijin want an entire fleet...then we can laugh at them when they can't even buy one!

But I have to agree...that trio make me want a bundle all to myself. Maybe this means Bandai is going to manufacture more than 15 units total?!?!

Enough stock on the Bandai Frontier Valkyries.

This more than anything else. Bandai has almost single handedly made me walk away from toy collecting.

Aside from that I'd like to see some of the more obsucre Valks....

VF-2SS (Probably this one the most...just get over it Kawamori!)

VF-14 Vampire

VF-35 Raven

VF-5000

VAB-2 Wrath

SW-XAII Schneegans

I'd also really, really, really, really like Yamato to reissue the YF-19 Double Nuts and Bird of Prey. At their time of release I was out of collecting and have managed to pick up a Bird of Prey, but the Double Nuts...well, it's almost like that thing is some kind of urban legend now. Last one I saw recently was on Amazon Japan for 120,000 yen!

Unless you live in Japan, retail pricing really doesn't mean a whole lot when it comes to Macross collecting.

Don't know about that...just bought 2 VF-4Gs at retail price...

Lupin The Third.

I was just about to post an inquiry about ZCWorld, as I'd never heard of them concerning the Blackjack 1/6 figure!!!!

I LOVE blackjack and this version looks better than the Hottoys version (which I have).

Can you please tell me about the body type-durable/poseable-anygood?

The plastics/cloth-quality?

That's the BEST blackjack I've EVER seen!!!!

Thanx.

Troyness.

As I said I really haven't done much with 1/6 figures; but this one looked so good that I figured I'd give it a go and simply resell it if I was disappointed. I'm not sure which body type they are using on the figure but the poseability is good and the look is excellent. I also like that this is Black Jack from the OVAs rather than the manga or tv series; thus a much darker, grittier version. I've only taken mine out of the box to inspect it as I'm in the middle of setting up a new room for my collection, so I didn't spend alot of time with it. The head and one of the feet had popped off while in transit but they went back on the ball joints smoothly and without having to force them. When I first opened the box I thought, "Dammit this is what I get for screwing with these kind of figures again." But my panic was unnecessary as it all reassembled perfectly. Also the box is beautiful, and includes a printed art insert, both of which I'll be displaying right behind the figure when he goes out.

I could almost endorse the figure just for the box; it's got a mysterious, "what's in there" vibe to it that just makes you want to open it and see inside. That said the two interlocking pieces of the box are almost vaccum sealed together, or at least mine were; it took a while to carefully open it as I didn't want to damage the packaging...probably about 15 minutes, no exaggeration. I am really impressed with the look of the piece; he's not inexpensive but everything about the figure looks and feel high quality and is worth the price of admission. The clothing literally looks and feels like clothing; often to me 1/6 figure clothing simply looks like a piece of cloth, if you get my distinction. This looks tailored and professional. Visually this guy stomps the Hot Toys and Medicom Versions released previously. If I hadn't gambled on this guy I wouldn't even be considering the EVAs. I guess 1/6's have come a long way in the last few years.

Sounds like good feedback on the other Medicom figures with similar suits and coverings. Maybe I'll "take one for the team" and get the EVAs to find out for sure.

Man, I think i have Panzer Dragoon Saga just squirreled away in a box under my parents house... Apparently I should dig it out! Let's not say "legitimate retailers" as the people in Bandai's distribution circles are perfectly legit. Yes, a few scalpers get them, but that same thing happens with Yamato goods. WIth Yamato goods we all just laugh at those people though and get them through retailers who don't sell out instantly. With Bandai goods that option vanishes quickly.

Haha...going to sell it off to buy your next Valk then huh? At least with Yamato we have a chance to buy at retail; and even the VF-4G's are only about 30% more than retail on Ebay right now. Which isn't too bad if you missed preorders for a limited item that just shipped and certainly nowhere near as bad as paying twice-three times retail before it even releases. And I do believe that if a seller is already taking product and listing it for more than twice retail that they are in fact hurting the brand and the consumer; the manufacturer should send their allotment elsewhere. It's not like Bandai would be selling them to HLJ for less than they did to DouchebagToyHK. So why let someone with no morals whatsoever like that stock you product and screw the fans while you short ship reputable vendors with a proven history and positive customer support. It just baffles me that Bandai seems to want people to have bad purchasing experiences and get fleeced...not exactly the best way to buy consumer confidence and loyalty. Eventually even the most successful businesses can collapse under such arrogant leadership.

So are these things available for preorder or has the ship saild on this? Not in a Rush since i'm not that crazy about Frontier.

Nope. No one has put them up yet aside from the one scalper on Ebay.

Your rants are confusing... WANT SO BAD... RAAAGGEE... THESE TOYS SUCK!

Haha...yes. I do want them. They are super cool toys and totally beautiful. But the way Bandai conducts their business virtually all of us here either get fleeced, or don't even buy them because they get scalped so high. This is another great example; the toy's release date is announced and within 24 hours a seller has it up on Ebay for twice retail before a single legit seller even take preorders. Meanwhile we can be assured that Bandai will make absolutely certain that Amiami, HLJ, HS, CDJapan, et al (you know, LEGITIMATE RETAILERS) don't receive enough to fill their orders but this asshat on Ebay will certainly get his shipment. It's ridiculous.

Also I didn't say these toys suck. It's one thing to spend the ~$150 or so they are supposed to retail for on these; it's completely another to spend ~$400 on them given Bandai's track record with long term durability. I'm not a person who shys away from high end purchases, but there is a huge difference between paying $250-300 for a copy of Panzer Dragoon Saga for the Saturn, $500 for the Neo-Geo Home Cart Version of Mark of the Wolves, or $2000 for a FN PS90 compared to something like this. Those things hold and accrue their value; even when used. Paying 2-3 times retail price for a Valkyrie before it even releases...well that's just silly.

WTF.....................................http://www.ebay.com/...=item2c6b2c0dcf

Love how Bandai wants to make sure scalpers make money. There is no way they couldn't figure out which vendor of theirs this is and instead of sending these asshats units send extra to amiami, hlj, hobbysearch, etc...but no, that would actually protect the consumer. Heaven forbid that Bandai make sure their customers are satisfied. This is exactly why I have made the resolution that I will not pay over retail for these. I purchased the 25F, YF-29, and 3 of the VF-171ex at retail. I will not touch the ones I am missing for inflated prices like this; I don't care how pretty they are. In the end it's a floppy toy that's going to disentegrate.