Scyla
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Well it is a V1 after all. I hope you like it. The VF-25s look really good in Fighter-mode. In the other two modes not so much. And the biggest flaw of the V1s is the fact that thr V2s are around. Because when I first saw the first version of the VF-25 I thought they look awesome. Now I stare at it and all that comes to mind is: what is wrong with your crotch.
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I think that the combination of Noras dark magenta and DDs almost black Valkyie looks very good. They are a good team
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No you're not. But that is a vintage toy iirc. Maybe the version Matchbox released in the states.
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Well maybe they try to convince people now that they made such a good deal with the one Valkyrie to by another one overpriced now that they made such a good deal with the first one. But then only deliver the overpriced one because the other is already "sold" You know $50 for Valk 1 and $350 for Valk 2 equals $200 for each. seems like a good deal overall. Don't know if this is the case but if I would try to trick people then this was one way that came to my mind. I don't want to imply that the seller uses fishy business practices I just want to share my theory. So please take no offense.
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Hihi, at the moment I'm restraining myself into buying only Macross Frontier Valkyries. And besides the stuff happening with Yamato/Arcadia at the moment I'm thinking: The Macross Plus Valkyries are nice and there are only three of them and I really like Plus so why not buy the YF-21, YF-19 and VF-11B. And then I think DYRL? is the most known part of Macross so a DYRL? Skull Squadron would be nice and that are only four Valkyries right? Then I think well DYRL? is good and all but I really like the VF-1J from the show so why not buy a Vermilion Squadron only three VFs, oh and an VF-1S for Focker. On the other hand M7 is probably my favorite Macross show and the VF-17/19 are marvels of engineering and I'm a fan of Max and Milia and that are *count* only five Valks. But If I'm collecting M7 Valkyries I need the VF-11CF and a Emerald and Diamond Squadron would be nice, and the Fast Packs but then I miss the VF-22S Gamlin type. And now my collection is only missing the VF-4 and since that was Yamatos masterpiece I should have one.... ...and then I realized that I need a better job. *application write*
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Is it o.k to joke about Seppuku? Because I had a thought on my mind but don't want to offend any Japanese board members.
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Wouldn't it be a better business decision for Arcadia if they stat distributing painted and built Hasegawa kits of the Valkyries if all the nifty Perfect Transformation VFs end up in Fighter-mode anyway? That would end the whole line art discussion.
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Well Gerwalk is an awesome mode in my opinion. I had my VF-25G setup so it looked like it was stopping its fast descent with full force while holding the sniper rifle. The legs were as forward as possible and as wide spread as possible so it looked like a huge bird of prey trying to grab his victim. Imagine a bald eagle with a building size rifle coming at you.
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I like all of them. When I'm finished with the Macross Frontier display I have eight slots for the Valkyries 2 for Fighter 2 for Gewalk 4 for Battroid And I'm planning to rotate them all counterclockwise every month or so by one slot and transforming them regularly from one mode to the other so I don't need 9 VF-25S to display them in all modes. And to have the excuse to play with them more often. So I guess the right answer is Battroid.
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OMG we all get the toys we want. This is madness!
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Yeah but it was the same with the VF-171CF. I think they want to make sure that all the preorders will be fulfilled before they announce it on their website.
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I don't know how badass Garrus Barakrian is but Garrus Vakarian is totally worth the asked price. Oh Garrus you are so awesome. *sigh*
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Think about all the poor souls that lost their retirement fonds. Oh Internet you're so awesome! .
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I was thinking the same but the Arcadia has skull and crossbones in its bow.
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I wonder which attack is the stronger one? The Yamato or the Arcadia Attack?
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That is a good question. Either it can't so you can let Ozma double-wield the GU-17A gun-pod or the invent some crazy angled gun-pod holder. The VF-25G has a special mount for the sniper rifle that is attached a the underside of the planes back and goes through the arms. Maybe Lucas Valkyrie has the same system with an angled attachment so that the gun-pod rests on the side of the fin. But I doubt that because then the handle of the gun-pod does not sit between the arms and it would be quite fragile and prone to breakage. As I said many times before. I would prefer a Ghost drone instead of a gun-pod. But maybe Bandai surprises us.
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Yes it's mounted to the underside of the left arm as seen on this image. It should easily in fighter mode with landing gear out especially since the landing gear on the Renewals is longer. The radar fin sits in fighter mode where the gun-pods of the other VF-25s mount.
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Well I said I would call them that based on my definition of the term. Everyone can do that for themselves. As I wrote in another thread if you see it very strict HLJ itself is a scalper. But that is a rather large stretch. Not that I don't order from them. I'm terribly scared by evilbay and NY has a good reputation among fellow forum members.
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Well they got kinda creative with the mount with the VF-25G so maybe the mounting point will angle after it comes through the arms so it can rest besides the radar fin. In Gerwalk-mode the connection should then be pretty simple.
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Yes it does: (courtesy to Toyark.com) That's kinda sad I'd rather would see an included Ghost. Especially since it's the same color then the one that came with Alto. One in the color of Lucas cheek marks would be appropriate.
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Well I guess it works like this: NY has connections to a bunch of retailers in Japan that order all batches from Bandai directly. When they can order from Bandai they all (which includes NY) try to get as much stock as possible. Now the pre-order windows opens and NY offers their initial batch that they received from Bandai directly and close when all pre-order slots are filled. After the first wave they then contact all their retailers and ask who many they have available and offer a second batch of pre-orders for an increased price. This goes on until their suppliers doesn't have anymore secured pre-orders and thus NY can always deliver. But what has NY to do with Bandais Macross Frontier license?
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Well if you think about it. If NY really buys up stock from Japanese retailers that don't export then they are basically scalpers as I would define it (buy huge chunks of items from the regular distribution places and sell them with a markup). They buy up stock to sell it with a markup. And the decrease the number of items that is available for the regular consumer base. The question is: Do the Japanese Macross fans suffer because of this? I.e. does the indented consumer base as it's defined by Bandai can't get the items they want because NY buys all the stuff.
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Yes, when I have my VF-171CF in my hands I have no further worries about my RVF-25 order. The whole buzz about NY really started with this Valkyrie if I remember so when they can successfully manage this order I'm fine. Plus without numbers it's hard to tell if the run into a problem. But the don't seem to rely only on the items from Bandai directly so we don't have the same situation with the VF-171EX where several importers had to cancel their entire pre-orders. Not overly worried though because they seem to know what they do. But it's to early to praise them for being the last hope for us Gaijin.
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Does anyone know how NY works internally? I just imagine that a bunch of Japanese are calling up their Valkyrie harvesters with smoking telephones to assure the can secure the number of items they list as their pre-order batch. And in my mind I see a 60s business room with rows of Japanese businessmen all suited up sitting on their desktops while calling and smoking and smoking and calling being 100% professional. I think I need professional help now. This kind of hallucination must be dangerous.
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Hey jmx222 we all know that Luca fans are out there. I'm sure you don't need to stigmatize yourself on the Internet with this avatar. Man how does anime52k8 get away with this all the time. I need to put the same items in my interest field.
