Corrinald

The post office finally managed to deliver my custom VF-1S Max from @Red Comet Apparently the postal service has a three week backlog on packages near where I live. I am just happy that this wasn't lost or destroyed! My photography doesn't do it justice.

8 hours ago, borgified said:

Got ¥50k to burn? If so, then this might be your next puchase. 

Arcadia Fire Valk with Sound Booster (box damaged).

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1153991253&lang=en

I would really like to have one of these but 50k is a lot of yen. I like the Arcadia paint better than the Yamato, plus it includes the band which is a nice touch

The above VF-22 is a Gamlin

1 minute ago, Alan Molina said:

The Eagle has landed !!

 

 

 Awesome group picture @Alan Molina!

13 minutes ago, RedComet said:

Oh man! Well I did insure it and require signature verification to make sure it wasn’t stolen. I hope it arrives though! I am sure you would prefer the Max to a refund 

Yeah I would much rather have my custom Max figure. This is the one I was looking forward to the most.

Of all the Macross toys I had shipped this year - why did it have to be the irreplaceable one? Will keep you posted

@Kanedas BikeYour Max looks great! 

I am fairly sure the post office lost mine in transit . 

24 minutes ago, Dobber said:

I for one really hope Caliber will make a VF-1D with a properly elongated canopy. Think of all the custom schemes they could do too using real-world Tomcat schemes. 
 

Chris

I am hoping for a VF-1D as well. It would look amazing made by Calibre Wings. These 1/72 VF-1 models are a very nice representation of the Valkyrie.

The elevator looks great too, but I don't have any room to display one.

I would love some more PF Macross Zero stuff. It seems like the best way for them to go since there isn't any M0 competition. Still, I hope they release the teased VT-1.

That's nice to see the Dougram Hi Metal R line sort of continuing. The vehicles look good but they come with a straight up reissue of the Soltic? They should have at least changed the unit number 

Edit: Eh Maybe the Soltic is just there for reference and the vehicles are a set.

Wow! Those look really nice

:wallet preemptively turns to ash:

Yes VF-1D and GBP! I had a hunch it would be something off the wall the way Bandai releases things. No doubt it will be nearly impossible to preorder, but I am excited for this one and will definitely get one or two somehow.

Will be interesting to see if there's some non canon options for the GBP too. Lots of cool stuff coming...my wallet is going to suffer

I will get pictures sent to you soon. Will verify joint condition - I think it's good

I have one that has some sunburn. One head laser was broken but I fixed it, and I think the peg on one side of the heat shield is broken. Was going to fix it with epoxy but I haven't tried yet.

On 10/5/2020 at 11:21 AM, Corrinald said:

PayPal has ruled in my favor and is giving me a refund for the Kakizaki I pre-ordered. NY never even responded to them. 

My NY account still shows refund pending for my Tv Fast Packs but I haven't received anything yet.

Received the refund for my Kakizaki, but still no movement on the refund for my Fast Pack order cancellation. I opened a PayPal case for that too, including a screenshot of my conversation with NY where they agreed to the refund. My NY account hasn't been banned yet somehow. Maybe their 'customer service' department is down to one person trying to sort through ten thousand ticket complaints and issues?

An overdue thank you to @RedComet for this beautiful custom DX Roy!

Also thank yous to @dafob, @sjoebarry,  @kkx, @yman1437, and @Anasazi37 (and for the high quality decals) for making sales of my extras smooth and easy!

They could do a two pack of TV Max VF-1A and DYRL VF-1A Max plus the same for Hayao.....or a two pack thats TV Max and Hayao VF-1A plus a two pack for DYRL Max and Hayao

PayPal has ruled in my favor and is giving me a refund for the Kakizaki I pre-ordered. NY never even responded to them. 

My NY account still shows refund pending for my Tv Fast Packs but I haven't received anything yet.

6 hours ago, Lolicon said:

It does some things better but also does some things worse. To me it's a wash, considering what a PITA it is to even get a DX, much less track down the SSP and missile sets if you didn't order a bunch during the PO period, I would hardly go so far as to say it blows anything but itself, as Bandai seems to be its own worst enemy. 

I agree with this feeling toward Bandai's figures. The DX figures plus accessories are difficult to get and expensive on the secondary market. This is getting to be quite a turn off for me. They do a few things better than 1/48 Yamato VF-1 figures but also a few things worse. The Super/Strike Parts are rather underwhelming considering how hard they have been to get. It is curious and amusing that there is some details hidden inside the glued on covers.

Bandai could have made the greatest VF-1 toy of all time but they settled for pretty good.

NY responded to my request to cancel my preorder for TV FAST Packs and has agreed to refund me. I cited the fact that they couldn't fulfill orders for the Super/Strike Parts so why will this be any different.

They are still ignoring my messages about the DX Kakizaki and my pending PayPal dispute/chargeback.

So THAT'S what a 1/55 VF-1 looks like! Very nicely done VF-1J Hikaru.

I am curious about these myself. Wouldn't mind the Cannon Fodder VF-1A if its tampo'd like a PF... but I can't navigate the Tabao site

6 hours ago, tekering said:

You should consider a glass showcase to keep your toys clean.  That Valkyrie is positively filthy.  

Yeah mine has been out in the elements a bit long too.

I opened a PayPal dispute for my Kakizaki through NY. They haven't responded to my tickets, and the Super/Strike Parts fiasco dragged on for 14 months. Had to take store credit for it. This time I want PayPal's help before the 180 day window is over. Refund for me and a banning from the store. I don't care - will definitely never shop at NY again

It's definitely less pink than the previous Arcadia release. I will try to get a picture of mine next to my 30th Anniversary Yamato VF-1J Hikaru for comparison as I don't have the previous Arcadia GBP set

1 minute ago, sqidd said:

I ended up getting one from @DYRL VF-1S who has one coming as a replacement for SSP's from NY by boat. If that falls through I'll let you know.

Thanks!

Sounds good! That's exactly why I have an extra one coming haha. Effing N-Y

I have a VF-0D PF that's NIB I could let go