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Just got a letter that issues 102 and up are delayed. I had wondered why they were about a week overdue for charging my card. Hey maybe if there is such great demand they will extend again with some other goodies:) Per Google Translate: Dear Sir Thank you for subscribing to "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VF-1 VALKYRIE". Currently, Nos. 102 to 109 have been very well received, and we are remanufacturing the products because the orders exceeded the originally planned product quantity. We are working hard to deliver the products to our customers as soon as possible, and we will ship them in sequence as soon as they are received. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay in delivery, and thank you for your generous understanding. We look forward to your continued patronage of "The Super Dimension Fortress Macross VF-1 VALKYRIE". I would like to say. TEL: 0120-073-661: Weekdays 10: 00 ~ 18: 00 FAX: 0120-745-567: * Please be sure to specify your contact information when making inquiries. E-mail form: https://hcj.jp/vf1/contact.html From the inquiry form button Best regards

Hi, where did this intel come from? I am a subscriber, just got issue 93 (November), and did not get any info on this, which seems odd. Am super excited for the FAST packs, while I appreciate the slick fighter version, the Super Valk is synonymous with Macross for me, so I will def get it

Yes I am in the US, but used EMS (5820 yen for 2 cases and a 1/60 VF-0A).

Today I got my 2 cases from AmiAmi, and unfortunately they are almost the same! At least I got some trades if anyone is interested. Amongst the dupes are a VF-25F deculture which I hadnt seen pictures of before (see attached). I also got a custom paint job Sheryl VF-171EX (see attached). Observations: The Hikaru VF-1 is an A model, EXACTLY the same as in Set 2, not an S as I expected. The RVF-25 Super is exactly the same as in Set 3, except both mine seem rougher, like the molds are worn out. The VF-25S Armoured is the same, except gold highlights and gloss paint instead of yellow and matte like in Set 3. The sensor fin on the RVF-171s are almost too long to be proportional, and make it so you really need the stand. I really like the various 171s, I am glad they made new models, I am getting tired of a zillion VF-25s. The ghosts are so tiny and cute:)

Looks like the 15 November release date was accurate. I got an email to submit payment from AmiAmi this morning. Now the daily vigil for the mailman can commence:)

Another pic. The Armoured Ozma looks like it has gold instead of yellow highlights. From: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/09/non-gundam-updates-from-hobby-japan.html

Some slighter better pics of Set 4 via Moeyo via Ngee Khiong: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2010/08/bandais-items-from-chara-hobby-2010.html I hope the placement of the super VF-171EX next to the Super Tornado doesnt mean those are the "specials" Still very cool set tho, even with the dupes.

Very cool. A veritable fleet!

Wow, thats just about my dream set! I never imagined they would have so many non main character planes, and those 3 pack scale ghosts!

Stumbled across this guy, who is setting up a business selling his miniature scale designs via 3d-printer, including Macross ships and mecha: http://scifiskunkwerks.blogspot.com/ Gallery: http://s66.photobucket.com/home/justiciar/allalbums

Couple more pics: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/10/dx-...-images_30.html Including with the flight deck holstered! And full color minis:

Set 2 individual pics: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/10/125...tion-vol-2.html

More details on Set 2: http://ngeekhiong.blogspot.com/2009/10/ker...-macross-f.html Looks like the secrets ones are: M+ YF-19 VF-25F Alto's Unit Atmospheric Flight Type (gee, now they add the FAST packs) VF-25 from that special order, with Yellow/Blue markings I think the color is off on that group pic tho, I dont think the VF-1 CF is supposed to be orange!

Hrm, not much detail on those VF-1s... What is that thing on the vf-2ss stand next to the YF-19?!? Something from another series just to show off the stand?

Slightly bigger picture attached. Wonder if a secret will be the VF-25 gold+red one? Strongly agree with Rabidweezil. Will have to watch ebay for a seller to sell a complete set, then pay through the nose for the service Still, I always wanted Micro Machine size valks to fly around and go "pew! pew!"

Notice in that ARMD shot the 2 fighters on black stands? VF-0S Roy and VF-1 Angel Bird for a series 2 perhaps?