Sephiroth

Well, I bought my Xbox 360 (Premium ver. w/ free remote) when it launched back in Nov '05. I've played several games both on and offline, hooked up the HD-DVD drive, downloaded countless arcade games/videos/shows, linked it via wireless media connect to my PC, and even took it with me for a 5-month deployment to the dessert...and the damn thing works like it was just bought today. I have never experienced any overheating issues or any other notable problems...I guess I was just lucky. I better knock on some wood, less my luck change.

Damn, that sucks man! Well, If you can't get any replacement parts and would consider selling me your broken YF-19, please let me know.

Hate to be the pessimist but the Megahouse L-Gaim (and Vatshu) has been quite disappointing in the only major review seen so far:

http://pony-hp3.web.infoseek.co.jp/MEGA-L.htm

What I understood from his rant:

- "The photos may look nice but don't be fooled! The paint is unevenly applied."

- The shoulder joints for L-gaim are unbalanced.

- Meagre selection of accessories for the price. NO BACKPACK!!!

- Lousy paintjob on the Spiralflow, plus...

- it doesn't stow away correctly in the chest cavity.

- Power Launcher and shield doesn't fit well on forearms.

- Limited posability (I'm damn curious about the seemingly crippled hip joints)

- Stupid situation for the saber because the un-fired ones are permanently molded on arms.

Hope you didn't pay full price for it :-/

Yeah, I saw that review, but it didn't discourage me. I still think it looks pretty neat and and the paint/detailing issues I can fix myself. I'm really disappointed that the backpack wasn't included for the price I paid.

Thanks for the reviews, guys. I was kinda on the fence on whether or not to get the Ingram, but I went ahead and picked one up from www.toy-wave.com when I ordered the L-Gaim that just got released.

By the way, anyone else picking up Megahouse's Limited Model Action Heavy Metal La-Gaim? I can't wait to compare it with my vintage 1/100 L-Gaim.

Saw Hot Fuzz tonight; awesome film! The death scenes reminded me of Final Destination 2.

The VE-1 Elintseeker is my favorite design:

I know this is probably wishful thinking, but I'm lin the market to purchase a 1984 Bandai 1/55 VT-1 SuperOstrich. I prefer it to be complete and in pretty much unused or as close to factory mint condition as possible. I know this is pretty rare, but I want it to be completely free from yellowing. I'm looking to pay around $800 for one in this condition, but we can negotiate depending on what you have to offer. PM me if you have an offer to make or if you can help me get this elusive toy in my collection. Thanks in advance.

Sephiroth, you might want to check a few pages back in this thread.

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Sorry, I'm a little behind. I check this thread every other day and I completely missed the pics.

Just saw this:

http://animenewsi.com/index.php?itemid=966...d=245&catid=245

I'm really looking forward to this repaint:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product...ail&picture=out

Although, I was kinda hoping that they would use the Enzo for Hot Rod one day.

go to mandarake.co.jp they have a lot of them. but in the 200 dollar range.

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/searc...t=1153075533171

http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/searc...t=1153075576962

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Thanks for the links, I put it on my favorites list and will check often. Hopefully one that is in the condition I'm looking for will become available soon. My Taka VF-1J Milia type is getting very lonely.

I'm looking to buy a Takatoku 1/55 VF-1J Max type. It's the last Takatoku 1/55 valk missing in my collection; I've been having a hard time locating one on eBay so I thought I'd try here.

I prefer it to be a in C-8 or better condition and complete with box, unused sticker sheet, missiles still on sprue, instructions, etc. If you have one that you are interested in selling, please pm me with an offer and provide pics.

Finally, after all these years of waiting, a bigger and better fully transformable YF-19 toy! Yamato never ceases to amaze me.

Now only if Bandai could get off its ass and reissue the 1/55 Strike, Elintseeker and Super Ostrich.

I got to hang out with Sean William Scott aka "Stifler" while filming the movie "Road Trip".

More 1/55 chunky, goodness...

Wow great deal.  If you wanna turn a quick profit on that I'm looking for one   I was actually fortunate enough to get one eons ago for $400.  The valk itself is minty white but the decals were applied and some have been worn off.  I've been looking to replace it with a mintier one for quite some time now.

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Thanks, but I think I'm gonna keep this Super Valkyrie until I die; it's my "holy grail" of Macross toys.

Wow, that Super VF-1S went for a lot more than I expected, considering the average price for vintage Takatoku and Bandai VF-1S valkyries is around $250 now.

Not to question an obvious uber-collector, but I've found the bone white Taka, when no yellowing is present, still easily demands $400+. I do remember seeing one go for less than that but only once.

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For a bone white Taka Super VF-1S, I believe you may be correct. In fact, I was expecting the one listed would sell for around $400, but it sold for just over $500. Most offered on eBay are not in that condition and have sold for an average of $250.

I bought mine for $300.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=6047604007

Wow, that Super VF-1S went for a lot more than I expected, considering the average price for vintage Takatoku and Bandai VF-1S valkyries is around $250 now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

That price can still be considered a steal since several years ago when it would have easily been worth $1,000 and possibly more. Especially since it's rare to see one in such great condition, both the toy and box.

For my Taka Super VF-1S, I use an extra black clip-on heatshield that came with the 1990 Bandai VF-1S. I also have a red one that I use for my Bandai Strike VF-1S.

I guess it's been released:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Yamato-1-15-Megazon-23...1QQcmdZViewItem

Does anyone have a screen capture of the cannon fodder VF-0A?

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CF VF-0A. It's a brownish grey instead of the beige or tan VF-1A.

I think it's a difficult color to reproduce in ABS. I wish yamato opted for a more greyish tone 'cause a very light tan would be too toyish.

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Thanks for the pics! Yeah, I was thinking the same thing on how exactly would it look in toy form.

Does anyone have a screen capture of the cannon fodder VF-0A?

Need more chunky loving!

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Here you go...

Trailer 2:

http://pdl.warnerbros.com/wbol/uk/movies/s...lrf3_qt_500.mov

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Thanks for the link! You know, I didn't think this new Superman movie would interest me much, but after seeing that new trailer...well, I think it definitely got my attention.

I hope no one has a triple-changer!

The one I recieved had only one minor flaw that I could see; the skull on the pilot's helmet was printed slightly to the right instead of in the center. Yamato did a excellent job with one and I love how a majority of sticker details were tampo-printed on, especially the cockpit-dash controls. Here's a few pics of my new VF-0S sitting on the deck of a USS Flagg.

NOTE: The arrestor hook on the VF-0S actually works on the one that comes with the USS Flagg. Man, I lost count how many times I have launched and landed this bird on the deck...it's way too much fun!