Crossbones72
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Put in my order with AE since I've always gotten good service from them in the past.
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Thanks very much for the replies! I have to wait until Friday to buy, so hopefully it's still available.
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Does anyone know if this will be available on Amazon Japan? I have a 6900 yen credit in my account that I would love to use. If not I hope it's still available on AE come Friday. It's been a while since I ordered from AE. They are pay up front correct?
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Awesome! I can't believe Bandai is actually doing a DX Angel Bird! I've come close to picking up the Yamato 1/48 over the years but never did due to all of the decals that would have to be applied to make the 'Birds look their best. I already have the Yamato VF-1J Stealth and DX VF-1S Roy - this was the only other 1/48 Valk that I really wanted.
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My Roy has shipped from HLJ and I'll have it Wednesday!
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Got charged by HLJ for Roy yesterday and just paid for DHL! Can't wait to see this next to my VF-1J Stealth. Out of all the VF-1S Valks that I've owned, this is my first 1/48.
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Just got a notification from Mykombini requesting payment for Roy. Funny thing is I emailed a couple days ago to cancel. I got an automatic reply that they were closed until the 25th, so they probably didn't see that message yet. I was luckily able to snag one from HLJ at the end of July and was only keeping the first order just in case. Even though I lose the deposit from MK, it's still a lot cheaper from HLJ.
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Thanks much for the heads up!!! I got my order in just in time. I'll still keep my back up order with Mykombini for now - just in case.
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Yeah, they only required a 20% deposit when I ordered.
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Damn, you are absolutely correct. How the hell could I forget.? 44 magnum not 357. I guess it's been a while. Lol.
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Yup. 357 is what Dirty Harry Callahan is packing, not the price I'm paying for a DX VF-1S.
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I was up at 2 AM during the initial PO frenzy and struck out everywhere like most. I was content with waiting to pick it up at release but bit the bullet and put down the $57 deposit at Mykombini this morning just in case. I don't collect much in 1/48 but the VF-1S (Roy) is my favorite Valk and the one I was waiting for when the DX line started - plus it will look great with my Yamato 1/48 VF-1J Stealth.
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Someone on another forum said it was going to be just south of 2 grand. Hopefully that's not in stone and it's less. 2000 would definitely be out of my comfort zone.
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Wow, what a centerpiece that would make. Unfortunately don't know where I'd put it (that is, if it was even in my price range).
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Looks like the 35th Anniversary VF-1S is sold out (for now) at HLJ.
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I just saw this one here last night and ordered one at HLJ - really love the look. It'll fit in well with my other HMRs. I hope they get around to making an Angel Bird.
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I'm in Chicago as well and got my Roy from HLJ using EMS. They sent me a payment request on a Friday afternoon and I had it in hand Monday morning (that was the fastest that I've ever gotten a package from Japan). I think it all depends on flight schedules and how quickly it clears customs etc... I've had items sitting in customs for a few days before.
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Got my order for Milia in at N-Y. I don't mind paying up front, it's nice to have it out of the way. I've already got Hikaru and Max pre-paid at AE as well. Nothing to do now but relax and wait.
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I got these a few weeks ago but the arrival of my Arcadia Focker VF-1S last week kind of stole their thunder a bit. I was impressed with Tomytec's F-22 Raptor so I figured I'd give these a whirl. I'm most likely going to replace the Chara Works VF-1A with the Tomytec Focker in my 1/144 lineup. I still can't believe the amount of detail Tomytec cramps into these tiny kits.
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Arcadia definitely didn't skimp on the little details. I just noticed the tiny Skull Squadron insignia under the canopy.
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The paint is impressive, so much better than if it was just shiny white plastic. In hand this feels like a professionally painted model. I noticed it does looks slightly purple when it's held up to the light. Thanks! The Focker VF-1S is my favorite Valk and most iconic IMO. Thanks for the welcome! Thanks! If I do get any more 1/60's it will be some of the more obscure ones. I'd love to see Arcadia do a Low Vis or Angel Bird. Although I wouldn't mind a 1/100 Hi Metal-R Angel Bird either.
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Yup, and enjoying more rain. Damn, these really do live up to the hype. Here's a few more pics:
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Back to the VF-1S. No time to fully remove it yet but so far I'm very impressed with the amount of tampo printing. Everything that I would have wanted printed on is there, right down to the warnings on the intakes.
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Thanks! The Falcon is the $20 Revell kit. I added some wash and weathering.
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...and It's here. Wow, I've never had anything get here this fast from Japan.
