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Never mind I figured it out. Bad post

Thanks @no3Ljm. I purchased from Hobby Mission but was refunded today. Tried to get the orange Hiene Destiny with orange light wi gs. It's still listed as "in stock" , but I now know it is not. 

Regardless they seem reputable, so I'll be doing business with them for the others I dont have.

It was the same day on the 18th of December. I did reach out to them and they said that I didn't make the cut off on the full payment , but that I would be getting the second iteration of the figure.

I'm new to show Z website and have a couple orders that have been shipped within the last week. Those are my first orders from the place. But they seem pretty reputable. I wish I would have found out about him at the beginning of last year when I was starting to get back into collecting Macross. I probably would have adjusted a few purchases.

And if anybody has any reputable sites that sell third-party Gundam metal builds please let me know

I paid for my copy on the 18th of December, and was told that I didn't make the cut off for the first batch and I will have to wait until the second release in March

here ya go @sqidd

https://showzstore.com/pre-order-motor-nuclear-mn-q02-1-72-white-dragon-gundam_p1190.html

I am starting to like these third party renditions of Gundams. Besides I think I have caught up to most of what I wanted from Macross last year. THAT was an expensive year.

I ordered that as well...And now there are light sets to go with them?

2 hours ago, sqidd said:

Mine shipped too!

6 hours ago, slaginpit said:

WOOOOOO my Sazabi has shipped. Will do a review on it 

 

Please post when you can. I ordered it myself, but they stated I didn't make the "cut off." They did say I will get in the second batch in March. Little peeved, but that's okay.

Anyone want got an extra http://www.hobbymission.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=563

I ordered it from Hobby Mission as it stated it was available, but they refunded me and let me know that was NOT the case. At least I got the refund. Would rather have the fig in all honesty.

I cant afford the Tamashi version of a lot of these models, but they look amazing all the same.

Big shout out again to @sumyumgoy. Received my PF VF-0S. Seriously, the best protected in packaging I have ever received in any item probably in my entire life. What an awesome dude.

Happy New Years MW. May this new decade bring you all an ever expanding paycheck for an ever expanding collection.

15 minutes ago, Anasazi37 said:

Thanks for the heads up, guys! I just checked my account and my set is ready to ship, too. Availability notices from them have been hit or miss for me over the past year.

Just checked after reading this and sure enough, mine are now ready to ship (so I did) even though I was sent an email when I inquired about it a week ago. The email response didn't seem rude or mean, but I made sure on my initial inquiry that I was polite. However; I don't like walking on eggshells when that kind of money is on the line. I'll report back when I get an actual notice of them shipping since I still have to pay for that sets shipment.

Ordered from AE 3 sets on the 6th at mid-morning / afternoon. I also inquired when to expect them and was told April.

More then anything I just want to dress up my valks. I dont blame the retailers as much as the manufacturer. For all I know those retailers may be being told they will have enough, disbt get enough and had to split the first orders recieved and push the rest back.

More reasons to drop extra on scalper pricing and just be done with it. Merry Christmas everyone.

Shout out to @KiriK. Smooth transaction and look forward to future business! Thank you again.

Theres a few on MW site. @Shawnlisted a few about a month back. All those proceeds go to fuel the admin costs for this site. A double win for sure!

9 hours ago, sqidd said:

Two great tastes that taste great together.

 

Both of those are in my "to get next " list. Gonna break away fro Macross for a little bit and get a few other giant robots.

Looks sharp Sqidd.

I want to give a big thank you to @sqiddfor a smooth transaction. Items arrived fast and both were double wrapped and extra protected. 

HUMONGOUS Shout of thanks to @sumyumgoy.  He scored 2 pre-order VF-1S Hikarus the night of the pre-orders. I scored none at every website I attempted to get one at. He offered it to me out of....I don't know, I got the lucky card that night I guess. Needless to say it arrived today in super mint condition directly shipped from HLJ.

Thank man, I owe you big time and hope I can find a way to pay your kindness back.

Now that the VF-1S Hikaru has arrived, I want to give a super HUGE Shout of thanks to @sumyumgoy. He messaged me the night of the Pre-order and let me know he managed to score a second he didn't think he would even get. I was offered it and, of course immediately stated I was interested, as I had struck out on every attempt at every website I attempted to get one that night. So, again, Thank you Sumyumgoy! I appreciate the kindness.

This is a very dangerous day for my wallet. I am going offline for a bit and shutting down my internet.

13 minutes ago, Roy Focker said:

Email from NY they have started processing my order.

So maybe January 2020 instead?

I am thankful for you all here at Macross World and this site which has existed for 2 decades now. And despite the protests of many, I am thankful for Robotech, which lead me here to the original and much better Macross those many decades ago. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate it. And to the rest, stay classy! Yes I know this "Isn't the place for this post" but I wasn't gonna start a new one.

Checking out Buyee/Yahoo Japan Auctions and seeing a ton of VF-1S there. May be the best option before even those are gone.

Man, I swore off NY because of their scalper inflation tactics. The 2 orders I had from them previously went okay and with no issues.  But I don't like the 2 times I tried to pre-order the VF-1A Max then the 1S, only to see the next few days more at inflated rates. And by the looks of it, the VF-1S may not be as abundant in the after market as Max 1A is. I know that there are a few that state "Its better to get it at a mark up then not at all." And I wont disagree, but if retailers are now not even able to fill that inflated rate product to their customers., that bad.

11 minutes ago, sqidd said:

I'm getting concerned that NY won't be able to fill my orders. I ordered late.

Maybe this type of situation can be turned into a benefit for future iterations of DX VF releases. I hope you do get your @sqidd. Have they taken payment? Or was it an order that "Pay later not an option?"

3 hours ago, Saburo said:

I don’t think he got 40 VF-1Ss, he’s posting a scalpers pic to complaint about scalpers.

This is messed up! I wonder if the various retailers who have been I  business for a while:

1. Qont be able to fulfill thier orders

2. Causes enough backlash to those retailers from the buyers.

3. Pressures either a rerelease or more initial stock to be created. 

And this IS what I hate about this "hobby." Shouldn't be this silly to support the companies that make good Macross products.

48 minutes ago, Zaid said:

If no one else has claimed, I am interested. I haven't had a chance to get a 1/48 VF-1 yet, or any classic Macross in general and this would be a great starter

I said that to myself. " Just one, I dont need to many of them..." I have like 35 now. But the VF-1S will be a great start for you.