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So no email cancellation from HLJ after 24 hours. I guess safe to say my order is intact. Got another order from NY at 25k yen paid just to be 100% sure. First time to be successful at HLJ ever since the website change. 

Mykombini hasn't opened up there PO but I know they got VF-1A Max listed but not for sale

1 hour ago, beatsing said:

probably.  but the shelve warmers are not moving; they take up space and rent.  Why crank out stuff that shelf warms when you have another product line that clears so fast it doesn't touch the shelf?  And since Bandai already knows about the Eva crap event, it's not a stone's throw to figure their other fans are pissed too.  

Does anyone know how the fans for Eva got Bandai to do another run?

Pictures surrounded the web with people buying multiple units when actual release date for it - I saw a picture with multiple units in a single van. I do believe the mecha designer saw this and was quite upset and he brought it up to Bandai as he felt sorry for the fans who actually and genuinely want one. (kindly correct me if I'm wrong with this only saw it on a FB mecha group)

The reissue PO didn't last long as well.

16 minutes ago, gerwookie said:

Release day always has PO prices open for amazon japan and hlj right, presumably from extra supply from cancelled orders? Has that happened for the vf-1j and others? 

5 minutes ago, oshanmacross said:

So what are the chances there might be more available on release day?

I've done pre-orders for toys but never like this.....

Yes, sometimes Hobby search with its email notification but you have to be quick - from my experience with Ami Ami - they did release a couple more VF-1Js before the initial release - PO price but with tax so not too bad. HLJ, never saw it opened.

We just have to wait and see for the next upcoming release which is Max on what would be the trend.

6 minutes ago, HardlyNever said:

I think we're in the clear, but I'd give it a good 48 hours before being absolutely sure.  The last time I remember people getting their orders cancelled at HLJ was the DX YF-19.  That was in about 24 hours after the madness (and it wasn't every order, ofc, just some of them).  If you got a couple confirmation emails from them, I'd be pretty confident yours is secure.

AmiAmi and HLJ were using a different kind of page for these orders this time, that can dynamically ping the database and check stock without having to reload the entire page.  So as bad as this PO madness was, and as angry as those sites made people, they are actually an improvement compared to how their old sites functioned, from an IA point of view.  They are also less vulnerable to bots, arguably.

So I think there will be less recalling of confirmed orders going on, but it could still happen.

Hey bud, thanks for the reply I appreciate it! Congrats on getting one as well.

Cross fingers that our orders don't get cancelled.

Hi guys, quick question - Got one from HLJ - how soon do they send an email to say "sorry your order" has been cancelled?

1 minute ago, astig_z said:

Trying to figure out what this means on hlj.  Says “will be charged when available”.  

Sorry to bring the bad news - it means its sold out and you won't be able to check out.

NY - 25K (marked up) already sold out.

35,000 for Dairugger is not too bad although there shipping is insane!

Bought another VF-1S from them and the Dairugger in case HLJ cancels my order.

I'm now trying to get Dairugger - hahaha! back in the queue I go. LOL

Got one from HLJ - hopefully they wont cancel my order.....

OK got my email confirmation from HLJ - I hope my order is secured...*Cross fingers* now to find a dairugger

Success at HLJ - but don't know whether my order will get cancelled....

Just now, gerwookie said:

Last time amazon japan opened up for preorders much later, yes?

Yes, for the DX VF-1A - was able to secure one from AJ

8 minutes ago, vlenhoff said:

What was the JST time for the release, again?

4 pm

4 hours ago, eggy99 said:

I was hoping Nin Nin would have it like they did for 1 Max, but not this time.

The JAN code will become available on sites closer to 1600 JST. Imagine HS or Ami will provide us the JAN when their PO pages go up ahead of the PO start time.

Hey bud..thanks for helping us out on the POs..just curious that JAN is that the keyword you put on the search for new POs? TIA

6 minutes ago, LW32 said:

Hey guys, I'm new to this forum. I'm hoping to grab the VF-1S. Do preorders open tonight? What time California PST Time should I be refreshing on Amazon JP? Any help is appreciated! Thanks

I'm not from the USA, so wouldn't know but it would be 4 pm JP tomorrow

I think the Roy F would be a Tamashii web exclusive just like the HiRM - just my feeling/opinion

Damn, VF-1s looks very sexy!

https://www.taghobby.com/archives/373920

Damn..i saw NY had the missiles for nearly double the price.

I suspect the strike packs will double the price as well

It will be madness again on june 3 as dairugger xv soc is also up for pre order..waaah!

SOLD

Hi guys,

Selling my DX Chogokin VF-1J for 480 NZD approx 313 USD approx 34,200 yen (google converted currency and not 100% accurate)

Item is brand new/sealed and will be coming from NZD.

Shipping to be approx $80 nzd to 52 USD due to the box being big - total of 380 (incl Good) and shipping.

Payment via Paypal

Any questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks!

Wow!!! That is sooo beautiful!!!! Must buy!!!!!

12 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

 

Its gorgeous!

AusAni 459 AUD - damn from VF-1J 294 AUD

https://www.ausani.com.au/product/super-dimension-fortress-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom/

We are still in the Mad Max PO and already feeling the pressure of getting Roy in the future..lol

Wow those new pics look nice!!