Carceroth

I own one of these PF beauties and I was wondering since they never did a second run just how many were made? It can't be that many.

8 minutes ago, spanner said:

Can't stop looking at it! It's so beautiful! 

 

It really is, isn't it? i can't stop staring at mine either....

2 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Managed to get two at MSRP, plus a used one from Mandarake for just over MSRP. All in my quest to make sure I actually got a single one...

There's also 4x DX Yf-19 figures, 2EA of DX VF-1S and VF-1A, and both PF and non-PF SDF-1s.

 

Btw you've totally inspired me, need to do a Kairos+VF-0D shelf with the 2 PF 0Ds I have on order.

I actually had two Kairos as well. Snagged them off AmiAmi during a big collection dump from corona. I paid way over MSRP but I still sold it for more than I paid and that money went towards the 0D so it was worth it. It works because its the alpha and omega. The progenitor and top of the line. They both have delta wings too so I think they fit together quite well.

5 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

 

Oh, I know.

I see three Kairos.... holy crap

4 minutes ago, sqidd said:

I think he does.

You know for a second there, I forgot where I was. Good to be among friends with equally empty wallets

19 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

First thought: Man, that's an expensive shelf.

Second thought: great taste though.

 Thank you so much! Though you have no idea man I've spent way, way too much on this hobby. Totally worth it tho

So my thoughts? It's awesome. This Valk surpasses its predecessor and almost every valkyrie after. No overly tight or loose parts everything felt great to transform no paint chipping or anything. Most of all it is GORGEOUS. Get it if you can.

IMO the VF-0D has one of the best, if not THE BEST looking Gerwalk modes of any Valkyrie. 

46 minutes ago, SuperHobo said:

Ah good, my temptation is gone and the 10% off coupon almost pushed me to commit. 

Yep that was me I grabbed the last one. I'm pretty happy I did. Looking forward to putting this baby on a yeti stand

2 minutes ago, Reïvaj said:

It really looks like a scaled down Yamarcadia... Am I wrong?

its extremely close aside from the landing gear and leg covers in fighter mode the transformation is almost step for step. 

22 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

No parts swapping at all?

So, integrated landing gears?  No panels that need to be removed to free up the legs from fighter to gerwalk mode?

I meant things like swapping the entire canopy out for a heat shield. The fighter mode leg covers I get but I mean those are pretty minor cosmetically though that is just my opinion. and landing gear I do not count  again my opinion. I guess i should have been more specific.

Ok so I got it all transformed and my final thoughts are. Honestly despite my momentary problem with it the figure itself is kind of incredible. They managed to shrink my beloved Arcadia/Yamato down with no part swapping at all. the tampo is lovely the posing is great with nothing sacrificed from its larger brother and I just love it. Little jerk managed to mangle my fingers first with the cockpit sinking and right after I transformed it to battroid the sharp bit on the side of the leg stabbed my finger and extracted the blood price from me. so my final review is

10/10 sacrificed my blood to Kawamori would buy the repaints take my money

Just now, RDX17 said:

^Instead of pushing down on the cockpit, perhaps working it loose from the undercarriage. My guess is that it's just an over-tight attachment in this case.

 yeah i managed to get it to pop loose but boy was that hard!

32 minutes ago, F360 said:

A photo might be more helpful so other can take a look to see possible solutions.  

Here is an image I literally cannot push down on the cockpit it will not budge no matter how hard I try. Even with the fin removed from the back of the nosecone

Edit: I FIXED IT i just put consistent pressure and it popped down. YACK DECULTURE! That was hard the last time something took this much effort was the VF-0Ds Feet extensions

Got my copy today from amiami and I love it aside from the glaring flaw that the canopy section will not sink at all like the videos and instructions tell you to. It's like it is glued into place and no matter how hard or gently I apply pressure it wont sink. So i guess no battroid for me.

Just updated the webstore with a new item. The Lego Millenium Falcon mount is good to go.

http://www.yetistand.com/product/75105-7965-lego-millennium-falcon

i recommended your stand to basically the entire gundam subreddit yeti. Consider this an even bigger thank you for solving the headache that was having my VF-0D fall over for the millionth time and giving my VF-4G a gloriously sexy place to soar I will keep buying from you whenever i can. Love your stuff dude

So I got mine and transformed it back and forth a few times, wow what a great transformation! Probably the most fun I've had changing a valk back and forth since the V2 VF-1, everything fits perfectly and the tolerances on the joints are just right (the missiles fall off but ehh they can be reattached). You are missing out spanner, take the risk and have some fun!

My biggest complaint would be that the ankles are a bit loose and it takes a bit of finagling to get it to stand in both modes, that's alright though since the VF-4 will be on a stand most of the time. Another small complaint is that I can't get the rear landing gear hatches to open all the way, the forward hatch that is supposed to move up and forward just won't budge on either leg so I'll just assume I'm doing something wrong and leave it alone for now.

I'm really happy with my VF-4 and urge anyone on the fence to take the plunge, who knows if we will get another chance at a reissue.

For the front doors on the landing gear just wiggle them up and down slowly until they slide up. it takes some patience but they will eventually open up. here' s my baby

and thank you to the awesome yeti for this amazing stand. really makes her look gorgeous

Sometime next week. Hopefully Thursday.

Thanks, that would be amazing! i really hate that Arcadia doesn't include stands. i hope they at least include some adapters which they always at least seem to do

They are sold out, and I only have 1 standard one left. Looks like I will be doing another order soon. If you order the standard one, I will peg it for free.

When do you think you will be getting the standard one back in? i was hoping to get one for my VF-4G

Do you guys think its worth it to hold on to a pre order for the VF-0S? This problem seems really worrisome to me as i can only afford one of these and its quite pricey. I'm considering cancelling but i don't want to miss out if it turns out to be a non issue and have to pay a large amount on the secondary market.

You mean...awesome....as in like this? (shameless plug) :

yes it is an awesome figure.

My god, I love my VF-0D but this is just too much. Those lines, that cockpit, that PAYLOAD. I may go into a Macross induced coma with how awesome these figures are. Also quick question, how reliable is the stock on HLJ? I mean what are the chances that I will actually receive one of these?

I saw that too...was tempted, but I held off. Must've only been just the 1.

Nice pick up, Carceroth!

Thanks, I have heard nothing but great things about this figure! I am super excited to get my hands on it and for such a reasonable price too. I wonder why they just got one in stock, that's kind of strange. I hope there's nothing wrong with it since i will be out of luck since its discontinued

I actually just managed to snag one from HLJ somehow. Just got the confirmation, no idea if its going to actually come through.

Ok so i made this account to post this question. But i have been lurking here for quite some time now. My VF-0D has a problem. The ankle on the left leg will not extend without herculean effort. I basically have only gotten it to extend twice and the first time left literal blisters on my fingers. Is there a method or fix i can use to maybe make this a bit smoother? Cause i love the toy but its ungodly frustrating to try and have to exert all my strength to have to extend a freaking part and for fear of breaking it each time i try. I will say to its credit it has endured more than any other toy i own has and with minuscule damage to show for it. None of my bandai toys would survive that (then again none of them would require that much strength to transform either).