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I feel like it's best to wait until they have a final prototype before I come to any assumptions about what I like or don't like about it.  Looks pretty so far to me though and I'm glad they went with a more obscure Valk for a new release.

Considering space and cost I'm passing on this one.  In fact, the only one of the these new VF-31ax's I like is the Mirage model.  I planned on only getting designs I truly love after my initial binge getting back into collecting these. 

Would be nice to be able to pick up another super strike set for a decent price.  I wish they'd just make it easier for everyone.  

19 hours ago, Slave IV said:

Do you know if they make or plan to make Rey's saber? Can you share the company or where you got it? TIA.

If you're talking about the double saber that was in the evil Rey scene, a company called EFX is making a prop replica that doesn't have functioning electronics or the blade.  It's just the hilt.  But you can check out places like Korbanth Sabers to see what they have.  There's actually a lot of saber makers out there that offer non licensed products that are of varying degrees of quality.

16 minutes ago, betocc said:

Does someone knows if a new batch for the Super Strike Parts Movie Edition was released? Yahoo Auctions Japan is flooded with listings.

Maybe people who've been hoarding them are finally unloading.  Probably the guys who use Bots to make online purchases.

7 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Been wanting Luke's Ep6 lightsaber since I was a kid and at long last I finally have one. 

Love those working sabers.  Been wanting a Dark Saber myself.

I'd definitely get this one.  I looked up the VF-3000 to see what it looked like and I'd love for them to make this one as well.  

Our wallets are probably ok with the slowness of releases now though.😁

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

True. But then it's Bandai. Let's just hope that both sides of the Valk will actually sport 'WWM' and not 'MWW' on one side. Or 'SMS' and not 'SWS'. Or '001' and not '100'.  

 

True.  Fingers crossed 🤞

2 hours ago, sqidd said:

He's an engineer. He's a "Someone designed that glass to be twice as big as it needs to be" kind of person.

 I can relate.  I'm a mechanical engineer.  Though honestly prefer civil engineering.  I chose the wrong discipline LOL.

5 hours ago, VF-Zero said:

I don't pre order Macross models because the first addition usually have a somekind of problem then they fix the problem on the reissue... I will wait and see the reviews, the word of mouth on the forum, if i'm setisfied with what was said then i will purches The Valkyrie. 

This is a reissue of the renewal version of the VF-25F.  Which was in its own right an improvement over the original version.  So I think you're probably safe.  If anything, it could be an even better version if they tweaked anything else.

1 hour ago, Anasazi37 said:

My wife tried to discourage my collecting by starting to order stuff from overseas as well (mostly yarn for her knitting projects, which can be surprisingly expensive). I was like, "excellent, now UPS/FedEx/DHL has *two* reasons to come to our house!" She was not amused. End result is that she now has some really nice-looking sweaters and blankets and I have even more valks.

LOL you're most certainly a glass half full kind of person.

13 hours ago, rocketblast said:

True however I'm not certain why.  I would think it would command 500+ now

I'm sure it'll get there at some point.  A Max VF-1S is on my wish list.  I feel like there's a good chance Bandai will make it.

9 hours ago, rocketblast said:

They are reasonable on ebay.

Yeah that's about the only Valk that is LOL

On 1/21/2022 at 11:59 PM, jenius said:

Glad it's still helpful guys. Database issue is resolved!

I go to your site right before I purchase any Valk.  You've been able to give me good info. to decide whether or not to pull the trigger on a purchase.

7 hours ago, Rein+ said:

And with some failed quality control from bandai on top of it.

AND SOME MISSING/BROKEN PART TO ADD TO MY MISERY.

That's ridiculous.  I'm sorry that happened to you.  It almost looks like someone took it out, played with it, then put it back and re-sealed it.

22 hours ago, 505thAirborne said:

While doing some dusting & cleaning I felt the urge to take some pics of all my two-seater Valks. If you're going to keep the old V.1 Yamato's, the VE-1 & VT-1 are still worth saving IMO. 

I would have taken these picture outside for better lighting but it's like 4 degrees outside. 

Stop making me want a VF-1D 

52 minutes ago, sh9000 said:

Super7 Reaction Knight Rider Michael Knight.

Love the chest hair detail .  Was one of my favorite shows as a kid.

I'm sure this is just beating a dead horse but for what Bandai is charging for these nobody should have to make modifications in order for the toy to work properly.  I'm kinda glad I didn't have a chance to pre-order it now.  Hopefully the Mirage is better.

Just bumping because it's been a while.

2 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

You'll also get it a month earlier, possibly longer. Many of the things from Japan I've ordered in the past year or so from domestic retailers have often been delayed for months. So if the supply chain snarls continue into next spring, that May 2022 date may slip to June or July or even later.

Cost-wise it's pretty much a wash, unless you live somewhere that really dings you with import taxes.

I'm in the states so no import taxes and with BBTS offering $4 flat rate shipping $225 total isn't bad at all.  I'll take that.  I may start to look at other US stores in the future but I'm fine with that deal for now.

Are people pissed that stayed up during pre-order madness whether they scored or not?  Now those guys must be cancelling orders left and right.  I mean they'd be paying higher shipping fees if they didn't.

4 minutes ago, Sildani said:

Yeah, I can say this was my last PO attempt. I’m just too old for this crap, and my collecting priorities have shifted anyway. I wanted this Valkyrie not just for the paint but to support this new era of universal Macross, but this far it feels like “meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” Resounding meh. 

Yeah, same here.  Got back into this from being out for a while.  Back when I originally collected Yamato was just starting out and things were pretty easy to get.  Stopped right before Bandai started doing Frontier.  I'm just going to wait until release time and see if I can score then.  I was able to the the VF-1J armor and Valk set pretty easily for only a slight markup using that strategy.  

Damn, I need this in my life.  Thank God there won't be any pre-order madness nonsense with this.

13 hours ago, jvmacross said:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304212823669?hash=item46d47f4e75:g:VgoAAOSwZq9hhCXn

Shipping may be on the high side....

What exactly is that?  Is that made by a US company?