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Ab Crunch, I think is a possibility if they use the same approach on the Gerwalk joint on the pelvic/thigh area between the canopy and the nosecone section where the black lines reside. The front landing gear resides under the canopy. Under the nosecone is the locking dock for the legs. But keep in mind that if they do the Ab Crunch thing, it means that this is not going to be a Perfect Transformation Valk anymore. It needs to eliminate the swivel metal bar. They're probably going to use the Valk Version 1 legs approach here. If they're going to keep the same legs/thigh/pelvic proportion of the Version 2, without that big looking joint socket of the Version 1, and just plug it in in the nosecone, then I'm good. And for kicks, they could also add the rotating nosecone now here too if they decide to do it. What do you guys think?

I never had the first releases of VF-0's so I can't tell the difference. But I would love to know is the transformation went smooth on the old ones compared to VF-0D? And also same question applies on Arcadia's release of VF-1's and Yamato's VF-1's. Were the Arcadia releases of VF-1's are tight as what they are releasing it now like the VF-0D? Thanks in advance.

Great custom, screichma.

Gundam fan here too. And yes, Gundam is awesome EXO, give GGundam a chance.

On the last image, that's how it was set-up for Flier mode. Just by using the adapter on the legs, it's already sturdy. It's just that the pole where that adapter is attached to is not attached to the base directly. You need to insert the other arm from the crotch to make that stand work for Flier mode. So I was thinking, if I could just convert that leg adapter as its own adapter (for Flier mode) that can just attach on YetiStand, the better. And a another adapter also for the croth as well as its own adapter (to use for Gerwalk and Orgroid modes) for YetiStand. So basically, those two adapters you see, attached on the legs and on the crotch, on the second picture needs to be its own YetiStand adapters. When I get home, I will try to take photos of each adapters and photoshop it on your YetiStand so you can see what I'm going for. Though it would be nice if it's going to be 'clear' adapters.

True. It's either you cancel your order at HLJ which is much easier to do than Amiami. Or totally ignore your order at Amiami and just pray that they don't put your infos on their blacklist.

Those are nice Yeti! By the way, do you have the Megahouse Variable High Spec Orguss figure? If not, what's the best way of making a custom adapters for that one? Do I need to send you the actual stand/adaptors or pictures will do? Thanks in advance.

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Agreed. And for a newcomer on Macross to sell a $250-ish Valk, I really wish they've included the SAP. But like I said form my earlier post, no matter what, as long that this version has the red stripe, I'm still going to get it, SAP or No SAP.

What are the chances that Arcadia will do the rotating or swivel crotch area for more posability? Would that mean, back to Version 1 crotches? Removing leg parts? IMO, I really don't mind if ever they go back to that method to have more posability but I wish that they still keep the quality and durability of the figure if they will consider that. Though I know a LOT will not agree on that one.

I know. I strained too much on forcing it since I didn't know about that black dot thing in the back section of the knee. After 7 hour of wrestling, i lost my head and bam, more strain and crack plastic. I also watched a lot of YF-21 transformation online but never have I encounter one that says about that black dot thing. And when I check back the manual and the flyer insert, I noticed that and just try to push back more the knee until the black dot is hidden, and there it goes the 'smoothest' valkyrie transformation ever. And yeah, good thing I found another one. And the exploded one will stay in Fighter mode along with my other extra Arcadia YF-19 loaded with their Fast Packs and Fold Boosters. Not a big fan of delimiter mode. But yeah, so sleek, the Battroid is not anime-accurate anymore. Hehehe. But I gotta say it's one of Yamato's best looking engineering valk aside from the classic VF-1's.

Those are cool.

Minty Fresh Luca.

Cool purchases guys.

Right, spanner! I totally agree.

I'm sure it will spanner. Imagine me spending 7 hours to learn my lesson... the hard way. Anyways, ood thing I've found another YF-21 for bargain a week after that.

Found it. Notice the black dot in the first picture? Should not be visible. After that, the rest of that area's transformation is smooth. Hope that helps. Before After Here's some old thread regarding YF-21 Transformation Problem: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=41861 For some reason, searching is not showing any YF-21 related thread.

I remember this incident. I spent 7 hours doing this. And literally for over-doing it, shattered the thigh part. Make sure to double-check the knee joint. You can see a small dot and make sure that dot is not visible. It's either you haven't folded the knee joint properly. There's a flyer that came with YF-21 that shows this. Let me find the picture that I posted about this...

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That's ok. I got excited for a minute there to find that they moved back to May. Then I check back again the June listing page. And found out it's still there.

Yup. It was from the exhibit. Just forgot which year. Probably 2014.

How come this page still says June? http://tamashii.jp/item_schedule/201506/ It's not even in the May release listings. http://tamashii.jp/item_schedule/201505/ Guess, the product page is not yet updated.

I guess, the only time I will buy a multiple, if I have a big room and lots of money to spend so I can display the valk like this:

Diecast shoulders and hip joints will not help 'lower the price'. But I'm in if ever they improve their VF-1's with diecast shoulders. Hips are already in diecast, correct?

ditto. Wait... What?! For that price I could buy 4 VF-4Gs and loose Gunpods to go along with it.