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FInally got home and opened it. LOVELY! Almost double the price of the Bandai VF-29, but the quality justifies the pricetag (not really haha). Hmm.. received mine from Amiami and no bubble wrap; however, box and valkyrie both in near perfect condition (nothing is perfect). Very very very very very glad I pulled the trigger on this. I now have bought two valks in two months lol.. Btw is the gunpod supposed to be army green? Mine is gray...

Exactly. Mine was delivered to my office and the postman was waiting for me with a Visa/Debit machine.. The smile remained though I can't wait to go home! Should I take a half day? EDIT: No more Amiami.. HLJ or Nippon-yasan (even with higher shipping, I still save on taxes)

Variants ok. Just give me the damn booster!! I was just trying to look for a second hand one.. not much luck haha.

+1. I really do not want to use this term but YOLO! Haha.. I'm not suggesting to become a hoarder. Just get the ones you really like/love. For me, I fell in love with the YF-19 ever since I laid eyes on it watching Macross Plus. So damn sexy. Haven't justified buying it at a aftermarket premium and fortunately, this time around I was able to preorder "at cost."

I hope they release a fold booster especially for this though. So yummy. I couldn't afford one back then as a teenager..

^ Thanks for your update and valuable source of information regarding reliability of the vendor. I trust them as well as my experience was smooth and the service was efficient.

Here is the final update on the journey to getting my first Macross valkyrie. The wait to get off work was long and arduous. But well worth it. I was like a child opening a present on Christmas day. Full of everlasting joy. Unwrapping and getting my hands on my new toy. Ah!!! Orgasm lol. Inspected the YF and have no complaints besides the wings (the tilting thrusters?) not being stiff enough. Anyone have a remedy for that? Otherwise, I'm very pleased. Looks like I picked a good one to start with. In summary, it was a great experience without any hiccups. Thank you again for all your feedback and advice. Nippon-Yasan did not disappoint and I would recommend based on their quality and efficient service (with EMS). I cannot wait till I get my hands on the Arcadia YF-19. I'm having them side by side on my dresser!

@Pedro.. Definitely! It's only noon right now.. EDIT: @namsdraug.. I was just thinking how insanely awesome it would be if they sent me the VF-4G they have selling for 90000 yen lol.

+1 I've touched on this in another thread as well. I know it's frustrating for some but such is life (myself included; just work harder!). We are here to share the love.

I'm new to the forum, but already I've seen many heated debates in past threads in regards to how people spend. Everyone let's just stay on topic which is our mutual love for Macross and of course the Valkyries!

UPDATE: I have received my YF at work today! So excited. Haven't unboxed in fear of no will to work thereafter. Thus far, everything has been smooth with NY. I did opt for EMS as I hate sleepless weeks of waiting (cost offset by no happy hour for a week or two). I will post a final update when I inspect my new baby. CANT WAITTTTTT!

@Macrossjunkie.. Your Isamu is so sick bro. Wish that was stock haha.

Wow that is some mad skillzzzzz with Lego......

Well I can make an arbitrary macrossworld account lol. I live on the west coast and won't be sleeping that early. I'll preorder a couple if I can on this non personal account. If I don't want them I'll put the username and password up here for those who want it.

Been staring at the pictures a lot and actually I prefer the color scheme of Isamu more and I'm not too crazy about the jack sparrow I mean ozma. I might wait it out too....

Please pardon the caps.. ARCADIA PLEASE REISSUE THE VF-4G! YOU WILL MAKE LOTS AND LOTS OF MONEY!

You mean Monday morning.. the weeeeee hours. EDIT.. Been wondering if I should splurge on this. No more paying premium prices after Isamu YF-29 (the first in my collection!).

^ Renton its' already posted earlier that it was around midnight February 3!

@sreichma.. check the recent thread about NY.. preorder shipping is more expensive comparatively to other sites like Amiami and HLJ. I'll heed the advice and go elsewhere unless I'm out of options. EDIT.. Oh yeah thanks!

Where to preorder?

Apparently it's been shipped! YES! OK if its in new and pristine condition when it arrives.. NY mad props!

@blackconvoy.. Off topic but I too am interested in them milfs lol (:

Which Valkyrie is that? Looks sexy..

Would be awesome if it were a super soaker.

@graham.. good to know @falcon.. yeah I'm looking for a new decent priced YF-29 Isamu myself.. @wm.. I'm from Vancouver ehhhh.. the choices here are too expensive @gakken.. I know, but not many choices right now.. higher shipping beats paying premium to scalpers.. Just like to give an update on my purchase but before that, thank you all for your constructive input. I appreciate such quick feedback that enabled me to make an informed choice. I have settled on just buying the YF-29 Isamu as the premium for the VF-25F was just too much. I've checked all the options suggested and as a real picky person I just want my stuff new. As only NY still have stock (hopefully, not sure if that inventory count is stale) I placed an order with them and paid for EMS as "SAL should not be used because of the anxiety it induces - xfj-01a." Payment accepted fast. Let's hope they ship it by tomorrow. I'm so excited right now lol. Let the countdown begin.