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vf-31 siegfried WIP: Alternate Weapons Pods for VF-31
kajnrig replied to Sanity is Optional's topic in The Workshop!
Mostly removing some of the tampo that Bandai got a bit overzealous on - the big "UN Spacy" on the wing, for instance. The feet also look really awkward in the promo pics, and the front of the chest doesn't match the original design. Depending on if they look as awkward in person as in pictures, I might have to scratch-build some feet and/or putty/repaint the chest. But for sure some of the tampo needs to go. Probably. -
You're not wrong.
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vf-31 siegfried WIP: Alternate Weapons Pods for VF-31
kajnrig replied to Sanity is Optional's topic in The Workshop!
Nice job. For my part, I'll be honest, the 31A fiasco really got me down on doing anything with my 1/72 kits. Maybe when I have the DX YF-19 in hand, it'll rekindle my desire. That toy has some issues of its own that I'll be looking to fix... -
If they were ONLY making DX Valks, then sure, cutting production and creating artificial scarcity would be dumb as sin. But Bandai probably doesn't have a single factory dedicated to just the production of Valks; they have to ration their time wisely, moving from one hot property to the next. They can only make so many before having to move on. There's something to be said for Bandai having certainly enough capital to make more production facilities in order to better meet high demand, but until/unless they do, they'll have to make do and indeed are making do with the current business model.
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I would imagine so. If not, it should be easy-peasy modding the kit.
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Are you going to relocate/otherwise reintegrate the ventral fin, or is that going the way of the dodo?
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Solo: A Star Wars Story, in theaters May 25, 2018
kajnrig replied to Dobber's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
I got it, I just thought it was so mind-numbingly stupid as to not warrant an acknowledgement. This is like Spartan 1337 in that Halo anime. -
100% this. There's nothing more embarrassing for a toy company than seeing stacks of their toys sitting on store shelves for weeks and months on end. That being said, considering the demand they're seeing from fans, they could stand to schedule second or third production runs. Even Nintendo, ever the fan of artificial scarcity, ramped up production of their recent consoles in order to better meet consumer demand.
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I would say it's just a matter of time and luck. I placed mine in that 5:55-6:00 JST early preorder window, received my confirmation email ~50 minutes later, and haven't received a cancellation email yet.
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Daijobu Monster-chan
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Looks enough like a VF-14 to me. A slightly better screencap showing more of the nose:
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
kajnrig replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Why is the TG in a P-Bandai box? Is it like a clear version, maybe it's the TG2? EDIT: Also what line/series are those 1/144 toys and how's the quality on them? -
I think the two lines on the shield are slots for the fold booster legs to peg into. Dunno if they exist on the VF-19 Advance or not.
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Links for anyone looking for this in the future. Dunno if anyone else has also compiled a list; if so, feel free to ignore this. HLJ: https://hlj.com/product/bann55061 Amiami: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-038985 Hobby Search: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10534411 CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-281659 Kurama Shop*: http://www.bandaionline.com/dx-chogokin-yf-19-full-set-pack-action-figure/ Nin-Nin*: https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/japanese-import-hobbies-toys-game-character/26772-macross-plus-yf-19-full-set-pack-dx-chogokin--4573102550613.html Nippon-Yasan: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/24885-macross-plus-dx-chogokin-yf-19-full-set-pack.html Big In Japan: n/a Tokyo Otaku Mode: n/a Anime Export: http://www.anime-export.com/product/39856 Loopaza: https://www.loopaza.com/dx-chogokin-yf-19-macross-plus-excalibur-full-set-pack.html Mykombini: n/a Japanese stores (requiring proxies): Animate: https://www.animate-onlineshop.jp/pn/【アクションフィギュア】DX超合金+YF-19+フルセットパック/pd/1527766/ Yodobashi: https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001003879628/
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Gundam Figure Thread - Newtype GN-002
kajnrig replied to Black Valkyrie's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
YF-19 customers are getting their HLJ confirmations. Hopefully soon for you here as well. -
Got my email confirmation from HLJ. G'night.
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Gundam Figure Thread - Newtype GN-002
kajnrig replied to Black Valkyrie's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Pedro2k6 received an email confirmation for their YF-19. So HLJ are finally starting to make some headway. That said, MB Strike is Order Stop at HLJ now. -
They have a strict 1-item limit per customer on certain items (like this). If you cancel one order quickly, they'll likely not take any action against you. I accidentally ordered two Metal Build Arbalests, canceled one, and the other/my account wasn't affected at all.
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Last set of links from me before I go to sleep for those who didn't/won't get anything tonight and hope to get lucky in the lead-up to release. Feel free to update the list, I'll do so as well if/when I see a new page pop up. HLJ: https://hlj.com/product/bann55061 Amiami: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-038985 Hobby Search: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10534411 CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-281659 Kurama Shop*: http://www.bandaionline.com/dx-chogokin-yf-19-full-set-pack-action-figure/ Nin-Nin*: https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/japanese-import-hobbies-toys-game-character/26772-macross-plus-yf-19-full-set-pack-dx-chogokin--4573102550613.html Nippon-Yasan: n/a Big In Japan: n/a Tokyo Otaku Mode: n/a Anime Export: n/a Loopaza: n/a Mykombini: n/a *Seems to have dubious reputation.
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I just assume local MSRP of 27,000 jpy = $270, and prices at stores converted = ~$235, meaning I clearly save about $35 aka I get free shipping. It makes me feel better.
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HLJ are undoubtedly sorting through the flood of orders, and some of us will unfortunately be cut off. We'll just have to wait and see who.
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5am EST 4am CST 3am MST 2am PST
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Phew. Well, I WAS getting super tired. Now I'm too jacked up to go to bed.
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Links for those who didn't/won't get anything tonight: HLJ: https://hlj.com/product/bann55061 Amiami: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-038985 Hobby Search: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10534411 CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-281659 Kurama Shop*: http://www.bandaionline.com/dx-chogokin-yf-19-full-set-pack-action-figure/ Nin-Nin*: https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/japanese-import-hobbies-toys-game-character/26772-macross-plus-yf-19-full-set-pack-dx-chogokin--4573102550613.html NY: n/a Big In Japan: n/a Tokyo Otaku Mode: n/a Anime Export: n/a *Seems to have dubious reputation.
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HLJ: https://hlj.com/product/bann55061 Amiami: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-038985 Hobby Search: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10534411 CDJapan: http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-281659 Kurama Shop*: http://www.bandaionline.com/dx-chogokin-yf-19-full-set-pack-action-figure/ Nin-Nin*: https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/japanese-import-hobbies-toys-game-character/26772-macross-plus-yf-19-full-set-pack-dx-chogokin--4573102550613.html NY: n/a Big In Japan: n/a Tokyo Otaku Mode: n/a Anime Export: n/a *Seems to have dubious reputation.