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3 hours ago, betocc said:

Moehime Pay Later available 

 

https://moehime-japantoys.com/shop/plastic-model/chogokin-series/dx-chogokin-vt-1-super-ostrich/

Thanks! Got one preordered! It's going to be a expensive year! 

That was the most difficult part to figure out... I ended up scanning it, but I think the latch has to be rebuilt sturdier, it did break after a few slides. Maybe print with PETG? Anyway, it was fun! 

I am new to modeling and I had a go at replicating the VF-1 chunky monkey arm for fun. I had a lot of parts from an old jetfire and I decided to have a go and model the missing parts, namely the two arms I used for a VF-1S restoration. Let me know what you think! 

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6200086

Thanks for sharing, it's great to have another place to shop.  

My first experience was positive. Well-packed and arrived in great condition. I used surface which took forever, but I knew what I was getting into. Their other shipping options were reasonable as well!  

Some might have gone to get the VF-1J+GBP set since the initial VF-1J release was very difficult to get. Hence the surplus of GBP armor for sale. I was able to score a GBP for 7k yens recently.  

I got my angel bird this week, arrived safe and sound! Very eager to transform it later today!!! 

3 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

Best of luck!

Just an advice since you ordered it from Luna Park -- Please make sure to email them to let them know to properly pack your figure with protection and not just put it in a DHL bag.

Thanks! Will do, the box art is great.  Would be sad to end up with a beaten one. 

On 1/28/2023 at 3:25 AM, enphily said:

https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/dx-chogokin/71422-dx-chogokin-choujikuu-yousai-macross-vf-1a-angel-birds-148-limited-edition-bandai-spirits-.html

Luna park store has it also. I caved in, I hope it will arrive soon. 

https://www.lunapark.store/product-page/dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-angel-birds-japan-version

Great pics! Love the angelbirds! 

Got my shipping notice with tracking number. The long wait is starting...

Just placed my first order with them... ferry shipping, so it's going to be a long wait. I will let you know. Is anyone has dealt with them? 

20 hours ago, Convectuoso said:

DX Max available for Y22.000 at Mandarake

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1120352947&ref=list&keyword=Macross&lang=en

 

It’s still there... Thanks for the info, 

- VF-31 is a great design 

- YF-25 prophecy has a nice color scheme

- VF-1S Roy (looking forward the eventual DX Chogokin release)

... and gone! 

Dx chogokin vf-1a max is starting to show up at mandarake... 

No one reported the HLJ sale? They have the VF-2ss from Evolution toys with a huge discount! (but not sure it's a good deal)

Sorry to dig this thread, but I am looking for the BP8 piece. Could you share the link to shapeways?  

Lots of yamato fast packs for 1/48 vf. Must be clearing off for the dx’s arrival.

I have bought from Mandarake several times. Their shipping team is very reliable and the condition is usually like new - unless it is specified. Usually, they will note some damage, or so, but the condition is usually much better in person. 

It seems they started to charge more for shipping, since they don’t ship DX vf by sal small packet anymore. They seems to use EMS and sal parcel, which is pricier. 

Very good idea! How is the clearance? Does the door shut completly? 

It's among my favorite DX, great robot mode, and cool looking jet mode. 

The poor sales might impact on future elvis'  paint scheme.

Thanks for sharing, silicon lubricant and blowdryer seem to be very good suggestions! I might try again transforming it again.   

I tried with a dull knife - without any luck. I guess I was lucky and the joint loosed up a little. 

Mine is on the way