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Great job takatoys! It looks perfect. Btw, did you apply topcoat afterwards? And what kind of decal did you used, waterslide? Anyways, great job!

Based on Jenius and Veef's review which Scyla posted above, I'm sure it will be great. From what I've seen so far with the parts when I checked the package, it really looks impressive. But I haven't tried it yet since I'm still waiting for my VF-25F unit which hopefully it will arrive on Monday. My only regret is that I just decided to get this now to complete the Red and Black stripe scheme Valks, so it's really quite expensive. I also wish for the Armored Parts, but looking at some site, it's almost the same price, if not, more than the price of the VF-25F Renewal base unit. I just hope Bandai will reissue the Alto Armored Parts. Oh, the condition? Well, it looks ok for me. There's some area that needs cleaning like sticky surfaces. But it's not that biggie. So I cleaned it up with damp cloth with a little mild soap and wipe it with clean cloth. Hope that helps. Edit: The one I ordered, it says Used and has some minor tear and shelf wear on the box. As long as there's no damage inside, I'm happy.

Found this online. It's kinda small. Hope this will help with your project.

Great purchases everyone! Arrived today from Mandarake: VF-171Ex with Armored Parts and VF-25F Super Parts. Too bad VF-25F didn't make it today. Will see him on Monday.

Wow! Before I slept there was nothing at HLJ. But this morning BOOM! It was already sold out. Can't believe they posted in the wee hours of morning (Pacific Time). Oh well, since it's already $190 something with them, guess I'll go with NY. Don't want to wait anymore if this will be available less price in the future atleast I'm already secured with a copy. And besides this will go with another PO with them. Anyways, CONGRATS everyone!

Mine also. With all those problems mentioned with this figure, I still love it. And I'm still hoping to have a 2nd copy in the future for a decent price even without those missles.

Great photos! Are you going to do some professional shots in Gerwalk mode?

What grainy? All I see is pure awesomeness. How about the edge of the stickers? Would it get dirty or something in time by holding and playing with it? If so, what's the best way to eliminate that? Thanks and sorry about the noob question. Never tried applying stickers yet on my valks.

Yehey! Got a confirmation that I got the VF-25F Renewal over Mandarake. 10mins while waiting for the YF-30 Chronos preoder madness over AmiAmi last night, I've been hitting the F5 key at Mandarake. And when this pops up http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-763861.html, I was in a hurry pushing the Add to Cart button. What a rush! I might not get lucky on the first batch PO on YF-30 at AmiAmi, atleast I did get the chance to nab this one.

And it's gone again...

Wow! $203.26 at NY.

Thanks Saitou. I guess I need to do is look out every 5-10 mins. And keep my webpage open.

Guess, that's the price to pay. I'm ready to be blacklisted. Hehehe. But then again, how many weeks, months, or years before you can re-register again? Do they block IP address too? Or just your profile info such as name, shipping/billing addresses, email address, credit card numbers, etc? Time to play Shadow Games.

Ok, a noob question on PO dates. Is HLJ like this? They don't participate on the PO rush contest? Was hoping HLJ will offer lower price soon since a lot of people have already PO'ed over AmiAmi, HobbySearch and NY, etc. But for sure, once HLJ posts theirs those same people who PO'ed on the other sites will still nab a piece over at HLJ.

Done. PO'ed just to be safe. edit: And NY done again. Congrats to members who got to preorder again.

$1 increase per 30mins? Hehehe.

Hope we can order from HLJ even though I'm still worried on that pelvic joint. Just buying this for its Red & Black stripe scheme.

And the 4-minute open window is done. Hehehe.

True. Funny part is I had the chance on pressing the Add to Cart button at AmiAmi after refresh exactly at 12 midnight only to get that Sold Out page.

This looks cool! Great job on the panel lining and decals. Btw, did you apply topcoat on this one? Now, I wish I have extra dough for a 2nd one.

Thanks. I usually do that. I got my first valks over there. I know, that's why I feel bad since I missed it. I didn't know that there was a reissue before since I'm focused that time on the newly released YF-19.

Hahaha! That's too much. Will just wait for a chance on HLJ. If not, will just wait upon release.

Hahaha! Actually, I was trying to kill time first so I did that mock-up transformation color guide. I don't want to stare on the computer clock and hit refresh. So any take on my post on ideas whether the pelvic joint will hold the upper body? And if it's going to be super tight? Or locking system? Or pray not to get loose over time? Same thing happened to me. Hahaha! Imagine the suspense even though I'm also half expecting not to get a piece. Whatever happened exactly at MWF at the same time as PO kicks in? Can't access it too.

Forgot this another question. Regarding the Gunpod placement during in Valk mode, where would the Gunpod end once the Missle Pod is released? And also based on the photo I've found online, would the front end tip of thhe Gunpod be a hindrance once the front landing gear opens and deployed? Thanks again. Sorry about that. I tried to multi-task while waiting as much as possible instead of staring at the clock.

Hey everyone! Good evening. Will also try to score one tonight too since I decided to collect Valks that has the Hikaru's Red/Black stripe motif. Anyways, been trying to study the photos released earlier from Bandai and try to figure out if the pelvic joint will be tight and if the joint will hold the figure itself standing up. I noticed also that this figure will be upper body heavy so that's the only worry I have. But overall design of the valk, I'm digging it esp in Valk and Battroid mode. Here's some color chart I did regarding transformation so I hope someone can point out if the pelvic area/joint is enough to hold out the weight. I know also that the pelvic joint rotates which I've seen on Kawamori's video. Also attaching here the YouTube video/link. Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone tonight. Check out from 0:15 to 2:29, YF-30 in Lego mode.