canklebreaker

2 minutes ago, kkx said:

LoL

My post is a tongue in cheek suggestion to anyone that is good at finding available PO but are not planning to buy any themselves.

I know it is a lot to ask, but the only way to ensure that a member here gets that PO is to buy it first. You will get the honor to choose who will be the deserving member to receive the boon.

I am fully grateful for those links that are posted by kind members here. Otherwise, I will not even have a slim chance for a PO. On the PO night, I was stupidly F5-ing on the special page of AmiAmi for minutes while the real page is up for ordering. So this PO-noob really need all the help he can get.

 

I'm in the same boat buddy.

1 minute ago, kkx said:

I never manage to find or score PO at near MSRP.

At this point, if I do find any, I will (provided my credit card hold) buy all of them right away. Kind of shot first as question later attitude.

If I do not want to keep them, it should be easy to "sell" it at cost (+extra shipping from me to the buyer) to the many people here who have not secure one.

I have ordered via eBay, but there is no guarantee that the seller will come through (keeping my finger crossed).

Now thats the attitude I like to see. :P

6 minutes ago, Ipsquitch said:

The TV version wouldn't have the strike cannon, would have the UN Spacy Kite symbol instead of the skull, and would be a few shades lighter and a little more grey than the Movie versions. Someone chime in if I'm missing something. 

Thanks for that. I do prefer how the skull looks and how the 1S head's visor and dual antenna look. Kinda helps me decide on which figure to settle on moving forward with this line. Definitely not a line I can complete.

11 minutes ago, jenius said:

Yes, though TV Fast Packs will likely be sold later also if that's your preference. There will be more VF-1 releases and you're bound to score one of them so getting the parts makes sense.

May I ask what the difference between TV and this release is? I have yet to come across it in my research...

2 minutes ago, General Rasp said:

Just put in a order for two packs with no pre-orders for the VF-1. This seems backwards.

You're not alone haha. These should fit on any VF ya?

2 hours ago, Slave IV said:

Oh man, that sucks! I have had things there for well over a year and no problems. How long did you say (if you did) your stuff sat there?

No problem! You are well known to go out of your way to help people here so I didn't want @canklebreaker to get the wrong idea.

I definitely didn’t think it was a personal jab, sorry if it wasn’t clear. Just stating that if someone needs help and someone was able to, would’ve been nice to. But that’s enough of that convo, don’t want to derail it any further.

Thanks for the references to read up on.

So being that I’m new to Macross and am reading on these different figures/heads/characters, is there a guide somewhere I can better educate myself on them?

21 minutes ago, gerwookie said:

I thought people posting links was pretty nice already IMO...

Edit: I also just jumped into the hobby and it’s pretty unwelcoming. The hobby, NOT the community.

Oh it definitely is.

1 hour ago, Saviant said:

I don't blame @canklebreaker for being frustrated about not getting one, I have been trying since Monday to get one but with my dog, being so sick and passing away I have been devastated and hadn't been had any time to even try to get one. I was chasing it and hopefully a VF-1A or VF-1D as they are the only ones I am interested in, but I accept I have missed it and honestly not sad about it.

Man sorry to hear about your dog, can’t imagine the pain. Stay up.

And thanks for understanding fellas, I understand how the game works, I’m into sneakers too and it’s the same way. You win some you lose some, but so far I’ve only been losing with this line. Being that this is my first time collecting Macross, it sucks more I suppose. I transitioned from Transformers MPs and other collectibles.

Totally, I’m not asking for a hand out or anything. I spent time during my honeymoon trying to score during the PO window and struck out too.

I’ll pick up an armor set as well in the hopes of getting a 1S.

Regarding the eBay seller who sold it for $250 bumped his prices to $290.

15 minutes ago, Tenbatsu said:

I am sorry if I cart jacked your order. I did bought the last piece at PA I think before it was closed. 

Congrats to you! No apologies needed if you were also looking for one. I wonder how many they had.

I’m relaxed. Meh, I simply asked and someone responded saying he was able to but didn’t. So yea it sucks. That’s all. Yet since I’ve joined all I hear how great this community is. It’s the same with all groups not just here, unless you’re a regular no one gives a crap.

Edit: I understand these valid points...

Word, appreciate bro. Just sayin how I’ve seen several members (including myself) asking for help multiple times but don’t get any unless you’re an OG or soemthin.

Kinda sucks when several members here have asked for help when a PO pops up randomly yet no one is willing to help with the order. :/

Damn cart jacked...

Can you please help me order! My internet is choppy at the airport and I can send you funds!

That eBay seller who was selling for $248 shipped bumped is price to $288

Just now, no3Ljm said:

By the way, if there's anyone wants to sell their extra DX VF-1S Hikaru PO, just let me know. Thanks!

 

Same...

Good idea, I’ll check my CC. I’m new to Macross and the way this line has been unfolding regarding orders I may just sell the 1J I just picked up and only keep a 1S and be done with it. Too frustrating...

Decided to pull the trigger yesterday on NY and submitted payment info but never got any confirmation nor pending orders in my order history. Internet was someone spotty but it seemed to have gone thru, awaiting response from NY ticket to verify if there is an order on my account but unsure if I should place another order in the meantime or wait for a response? Afraid I’ll miss the hiked up price (sad to say).

Damn that’s shady.

$320 is hard to fork up after just dropping $375 on 1J...trying to decide soon to pull the trigger or not.

Is it safe to think some will be available on release day? Tried this morning for half an hour while on my honeymoon for the PO and got cart jacked. If anyone has an extra they’d be willing to part with please let me know or if you see a restock popping up for around $250 please order it and shoot me a PM and I’ll send funds. Internet is very spotty while traveling.

WTF, went from 50 queue on NY to 405...I give up.

Cartjacked on CDJ