David Hingtgen

Let me know what you find---I'm currently working on getting the nosecone flush. (it's not nearly as bad as the WMM one, but it could be better---my first thought was the hinge-bar is preventing the nosecone from tabbing in fully, but shaving it down a smidge didn't do anything---now I'm just trying nail polish on the tab--which is clearly NOT the issue/cause, but may "overcome" whatever the source of the pressure is)

My original -25F renewal definitely had the wing roots pivot/angle and sit flush a lot better and easier than the latest issue, and the intakes/thighs pegged together better in fighter mode. Plus the nosecone issue. But my original broke, so a new one is better than a broken one, despite some minor issues.

I'm wondering how long I should wait to see if there's going to be a reissue, before spraying my Alto Armor Pack with matte coat, so it'll match...

That's insanely fast, my AmiAmi hasn't even shipped... May I ask how much FedEx cost?

I'm trying to remember what I did on mine (first release)----the GERWALK joint IS scary-stiff and I'm honestly not THAT surprised to see one break right by it, but I don't think I sanded it, but I know I did SOMETHING to make it less scary (though if it makes it through the first transformation or two, the odds of lasting a while greatly increase).

It's lighter but still too saturated.

5100 yen for DHL from AmiAmi to US, much better than 7600 EMS. Also---Paypal's own exchange rate is notably even more terrible than usual, it made almost a $15 difference, for Paypal vs a no-foreign-fee credit card. Look carefully at rates before you commit.

I had to go much deeper, right up to the actual "confirm payment step" but it IS there, thank you!

Eek, Ami-Ami wants 7600 yen for EMS! Anyone choose a different method? What was the price? Wondering if I should try DHL or Air Parcel.

Well, Hasbro seems to have made things worse with some recent batches of plastic----some recent Transformers parts yellow so fast, they're yellowing on the shelves. (seems to affect light grey parts more than white, but it's a worrying trend)

The canopy is deeper/darker blue this time, too. Not "VF-31 bad" but definitely "obscures the pilot some".

Correct, they definitely made a notable change to the plastic used for the super parts for this run.

The old one had a clearer/better canopy, the new one is darker, harder to see inside. Not as bad as the -31's are, but someone at Bandai clearly has a thing for overly-tinted canopies. ::edit:: Head lasers are straighter in the old one, but can't be sure if just this particular re-release copy is warped, or the whole batch is like that.

Rather have too pale than too dark though, personally. (you barely beat me)

Hmmm. The original super parts were too dark/grey, but this is an over-correction. Right in between the two is "screen accurate" I'd say.

Nothing yet from AmiAmi for Alto.

I like the Mikumo one (looks fairly Decepticon-y) but not enough to pick it up over Mirage's. And certainly not a 5-pack.

The Mirage version is GORGEOUS, and I would buy in an instant--but is it "fanon"? We barely saw her sit in an M&M VF-9 in Delta, I don't think there's anything about her using a 5000? (but again---WOULD BUY)

The only thing I trust less than Yamato's stock pics, are Bandai's stock pics...

That's the curse of liking valks----can't sleep when there's a pre-order, and then can't ever sleep afterwards in case you miss a restock...

"Completely different every time". Will keep waiting for final-production in-hand pics before I again debate picking one up.

Thanks much for the info/pics. Think I'll just keep it set to EMS.

Anyone ship a valk from AmiAmi recently? My VF-25 Alto is on order there, and it's currently set to use EMS, but was wondering what current speed/pricing for other options have been lately. (I went with air parcel for my last purchase, and I THINK it was worth the savings, barely)

Realized I never replied! Anyways---someday, when I have a 3D printer, I'll be able to print a Misa out for my VF-4.

Any time they make a Max but not a Milia, I'm disappointed. Would buy a Milia version in an instant.