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Hlj now says 8/31

This noobie has some questions concerning the 1/48 perfect tranc Angel Birds VF-1A. The 1A has always been my favorite of the designs so I'm wondering why this one became a "shelf warmer" and why it's price seems the lowest on the aftermarket. Were there issues? Or was it just not a fan favorite?

Also at what year did the 1/48 scale figures get the perfect tranc upgrade? I don't know if I'm actually going to look for any 1/48 but I like to ask a lot of questions....in case you hadn't noticed already.

Don't know if it would ever happen but I'd love a VF-0A....you know minus any issues. The pictures I've seen online are truly beautiful. And the VF-1A has always been my fav bot head. Something about the single laser cyclops look I guess.

Ahh thanks

I check hlj like 5 times a day. Do you have a link to ae?

As soon as it pops up with retailers again I'm snagging one

I'd love to see a 1/6 scale custom zentraedi. Well that would be 1/24. Wait what is the human to zentraedi ratio again?

That's why it's going bye bye

Oh I love the quality of those. Nice haul

Very good points. It eases my concerns. And I def want an updated Roy figure. I only have the masterpiece one with beetlejuice shrunken head. I threw it on eBay. Wish me luck because it selling will ease the purchase of this one 😀

I think you will be quite pleased with the VF-1S. It is a tried and true design that and is considered by many the pinnacle of Macross toys. I own several and love them all. The Bandai's are good for what they are but there were sacrifices made due to the scale when it comes to the VF's.

I would highly recommend checking out anymoon.com for detailed information and reviews. It was a great resource for me when I got back into the hobby last year.

Anymoon is where I read about the vf0a actually. Which is a shame. I much prefer that to any of the other "newer" valk designs.

Still showing sold out. But I want to ask some questions from those of you that have these and bandai 1/100 valkyries. I've read some horror stories on some of these arcadia figs either breaking or just being difficult to transform or put the accessories on. As I said before I'm on poor single dad budget so I'm pretty limited. If I but an arcadia it's basically a huge treat for me. Now I did just buy hi metal monster. Very impressed with build quality there. So in your honest opinion would a guy like me do better to wait and see what bandai offers next instead? I agree the arcadia figs are gorgeous but if I throw over 200 at a toy I need it to not break from simple transform or assembly. I was actually debating a vf0a.....until I read reviews

Looks like they sold out again

I'm starting to convince myself I don't actually need this however.

Oh sweet thanks

So you guys know of any online retailers that still have the arcadia strike on p.o.? If I don't find one I might end up getting something else

Thought we had similar thread before?

ANyway, here's what's left

Bandai 1990 VF-1S

Takatoku Grenade Box Protector VF-1S

DYRL VF-1S Strike Valkyrie

DYRL Elintseeker

Takatoku VF-1S

Various 1/55

Oh man talk about chunky lovin. I love the chunkies. They're not quite as accurate as the new ones but you can't deny their durability

Dude......yes

Just yes

Still trying to get my Imai/ Bandai VF-1S together:

Just got JB Weld, but I should have gotten the Kwikweld version instead. Anyways, scrapped the original inner backplate and scratched up a new one. I'll be mounting the arm and chest joints to it.

(Honestly, these days I wish I has a Yamato v.2 VF-1S, but income issues means even JB weld is a strain on the budget)

Hoping to have this one finished by March....er...2025. O.o

Oooh a chunky custom

Unfortunately i don't think arcadia will re-release the elint anytime soon.

I know. But I'm literally just getting back into this hobby. The most recent figures I had purchased were the first release elint and ostrich.

Unless you count the toynami masterpiece line. I can't even remember which came out most recently. But what I'm saying is I have a lot to buy so no rush for those. What I'm focused on now is the Arcadia strike. Hoping I'm not late to the party on that one. I see the pre-orders are all shut down.

So when perfect trans elintseeker was released the price was around 180 USD.

is this correct? if it is I think I better just wait and see what Arcadia might come out with. Aftermarket prices are over double that.

My site has all the MSRPs in the release list.

Thanks man

Do you guys happen to remember what perfect trans super ostrich went for? Debating hunting one down at some point would like to see if I get lucky and find one close to the original retail.

Had anyone heard of a possible arcadia vt1 or ve1? I'm curious if I should try to hold out

Tell me about it. If you are into this hobby and still have money in the bank... you're doing it wrong.

I had to quote this. It's too funny....and so true.

Don't worry sir. All of us here are poor too. We kept being robbed by those Japanese stores every month.