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22 hours ago, eXis10z said:

I bought this and just received it. To my horror it turned out to be VF-0D PF. Sincerely hope it was a mix up by the seller and not a bait and switch. I can't imagine how troublesome it's going to be getting this sorted. Hope FJ comes through. 🥲

Hell you got a better deal. If you have no attachment to it at least you can sell it for more than what you paid for it.

Looks epic! I just rewatched the 1st 2 seasons.

51 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Yup. I'm thinking the same thing when I mentioned knee joint. So it's basically the rotating knee joint section.

So like what I posted above, if you checked @ChaoticYeti's video, you'll get the idea on how to open it to be able to access the said joint. Beyond that, since the fix he posted on that YouTube is the thigh/nosecone joint, I'm not sure on how to split that parts apart to reveal the rotating joint after you open the thigh section.

Yeah that's the joint. 

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

Since you mentioned Gerwalk mode and it's doing splits, then are you referring to the knee joint instead of the thigh joint? And not the joint by the intake area that connects to the nosecone nor the pull-out Gerwalk joint, correct?

 

Check out @ChaoticYeti's VF-0 hip joint fix. On how he opened that area to fix the hip joint. By opening that area, you will be able to gain access on the knee joint. Hope that helps.

 

 

 

It's not the gerwalk or the hip joints. It's the rotation joint right above the knee.

Is there a way to tight the thigh swivel on the Arcadia VF-0S? Mine will want to do the splits in GERWALK mode if I don't have the legs at just the right angle. Plus my desk doesn't provide good traction. 

I bought a bottle of it and most of it has solidify in the bottle. I can still squeeze and liquid comes out though. Is there a way to liquify it again?

LET'S GO Tsukinukeyou Ze

5 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

 

Now THAT is freaking awesome!! I was kind of expecting the VF-31 to launch. lol Maybe the modeler can use a spring loaded mechanism on a track inside the launch deck.

Got my Fire Valk from Mandadrake! Ordered 2/25, shipped within 24 hours and got it 3/2 so 6 days from when I ordered. The box is in excellent condition dispite the description on Mandadrake and the figure itself is nice and tight. It might as well be new as it came with the plastic wraps and the manual was still taped to the underside of the box.

Also picked up a few retro carded Spider-Man figures at work (Walmart) today.

4 hours ago, twich said:

Any new information on the potential/upcoming Hi Metal R VF-0S? Will it have integrated landing gear, as previous pictures suggest?

Thanks!

Twich

No but just trust that any new info will be here when released.

On 12/28/2021 at 3:12 PM, aurance said:

I’m attempting to tighten my VF-19S’s ankles today, I’m hoping it helps with gerwalk! At this point all my Valks are like 50% Pledge/Future by mass, hah.

How did it go for you? Was it the ball & socket joint or the pivot joint or both that was loose? The right side pivot joint on mine is too loose but the screw or plastic is striped so the screw just keeps on turning. Is there a way to remove the screw without damage?

1 hour ago, eXis10z said:

I'm slightly cautious getting it off resale. Bandai is releasing a HMR of it after all. Could be a precursor to a dx chogokin version. 

That's a good point. I might just settle for the HMR for now.

I love the VF-19S "Blazer" Valkyrie design and Yamato did a great job capturing the anime look. However I think Bandai's DX YF/VF-19 overall is superior to Yamato/ Arcadia's YF-19. Personally I don't like how wide and flat the chest is on the Yamato/ Arcadia YF-19. I love that it has the rotating cockpit and opening hatch gimmick which the Bandai lacks. 

Is there a general consensus on what's the best lighting for detolfs?

Also do you guys put more than one 1/60 scale Valk on the same shelf in dynamic poses? 

49 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Last purchase I did was a Store Front items. After checking the availability they sent out the invoice and gave me 5 days to pay. After I paid, they sent me shipping notice the day after. Got the item 2 days after I received the shipping notice via DHL. So basically 6 days including weekends. I ordered last January 26th (Wed). I received the package January 31st (Mon).

Hope that helps.  

Awesome! Thanks.

17 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Just a heads up that they're not using EMS for the time being. So it's either DHL or FedEx. Though I remember there's parcel option before. But overall experience with them is superb for me. Great customer service too.

 

How fast is their processing? Meaning from time order placed to shipping?

2 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Try using a saved address if able, sometimes my address gives errors when I try to input it directly.

Can also try using AVE vs Avenue, CT vs Court, Cir vs Circle, etc...

Alright, I clicked the English button on the top corner and able to get to a different shipping info page and used my registered info.

Thanks!

4 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Oof, that's some spendy VF-19S. Though looks like the YF-21 price went down a bit since Bandai announced their version.

There were other new ones listed for over $1300 on Ebay. 

Bandai's YF-21 is vaporware at the moment.

17 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Great purchase! Fire Valkyrie available via Mandarake if you're interested.  

 

I've never used them before. How's the experience shipping to a USA address?

Edit: Seem like I can't enter my USA shipping info at the check out process. I was able to when I registered.

3 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

Looks like a normal version sold for about ¥35,000 back in early January on YJA.

The harder part looks to be finding one for sale at a reasonable price.

I've been buying my Valks on Ebay and the seller of a VF-0S I've been looking at countered my $400 offer with $550. I'd hate to get it and then Arcadia decides to re release it again. 

10+ Years late in getting these. Managed to get the VF-19S new for $512 and the YF-21 used for $390. Now I just need the Fire Valkyrie.

What's a fair price for a used/ opened standard VF-0S? 

Man, I really wish Arcadia would re release the VF-19S in Fire Valkyrie and Emerald Force colors. Or Bandai DX versions.

33 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

Upcoming re-release is their 1/60 YF-19 in regular and Premium Finish format.

Previous re-releases are the 1/24 Garland. In 1/60 scale, the Ivanov's SV-51, the VF-0S/0D in Premium Finish, and VF-4G in VF-4A regular and Premium Finish formats.

 

I see. I kind of want a VF-0S PF but I'm not willing to shell out Ebay prices for it. Is there not enough demand for them to do more runs?

Has Arcadia ever re-released anything?