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Falcon

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  1. Falcon

    Vf-0 vs SV-51

    Yeah, that's what I thought too. Hope there is a renewal of both designs... really want a working Ivanov.
  2. Wish I could get the clear files... don't think there'd be any chance anyone outside Japan can order one can they??
  3. Yeah tourism isn't doing as well as it used to. I remember a time when the AUD was just 60 cents to the USD. But with the lower priced ebay ones I find they tend to make up for it with inflated shipping fees. Bandi prices aren't too bad on retail but the scalping ones do go up considerably. Amazon is just as bad as ebay if not worse. Seen V1. VF's at over $500! The quality of Yammie VF's paint wise is arguably better as there's less scraping with the way they're constructed. That said you wouldn't say the better paint/design is worth more than the difference between the 2.
  4. I wish they had tornado parts... really the only parts I'm interested in for the VF-25 series.
  5. Don't know where you got your data from for e-bay scalper prices, but the price for a VF-171 EX can range from as low as $208.55 AUD (so more for US) to as high as $554.55 AUD on ebay. That's a big difference from what you've stated. Comparing it to a VF-171 CF is not a fair way of doing it as the product hasn't been released yet and scalpers aren't out in full force till the products arrive on the shelves as it were.
  6. IXTL does come off a bit high handed to be fair. I'm pretty easy going so I'm not too fussed with how things are written on the board for the most part but I can see why Lupin's not happy with this style of approach. MW is one of my favourite boards to visit and enjoy the news and banter- the help and knowledge is great seeing as there's so little of it available in Australia. I'm sure we can all get along. At the end of the day, even though I'm not happy with the difficulty of acquiring what I want from Bandai due to their approach; it's still a hobby. If the biggest problem I have is difficulty finding a toy that I want, surely life can't be too bad, could it?
  7. Thanks Tochiro but I still don't quite understand the link you provided- I've pre-ordered it on Amazon but not sure it will go through as I've been told by others that Amazon.co.jp doesn't ship internationally. This was the case when I tried to pre-order the Macross 30 special edition. =(
  8. Yeah, I'd love to get this too if possible. Is there a way to purchase this? Can't find it online.
  9. Think he ordered 5 from several different sources. Can't say I blame him. If I had the money I wouldn't mind doing something like that to ensure I get a good one. Though Lupin's posts are "a bit" more animated than most of us, he does mean well and shows a lot of passion about something we all feel in regards to Bandai's marketing. Though his sentiments have been repeated on several posts/topics it doesn't really bother me too much but I understand some of you may be tired of the repetition. That said I don't think attacking him over it like some of you here is fair. Big fan of HLJ myself and will still be buying from them- especially things like Shigeo Koike and Macross merchandise if the price is right and/or I can afford it. Their customer service is excellent and they sometimes provide personal touches. I asked about a Shigeo Koike painting that he's never put in book form and lo behold I was given a detailed digital image of it for free- compliments from HLJ. Something like that shows they do care about good customer service though they don't get everything perfect and they don't pretend to know all their products in and out so a mistake here or there isn't an impossibility. An example of they didn't have a clear idea that the the new Macross Chronicles is coming up soon but they'll see if they can look into it soon. That's good enough for me.
  10. Where did you get that pic from Jenius? Looks awesome!
  11. Lol, wasn't trying to troll you- just asking what I think is a legitimate question. I thought I recalled someone on the board saying that they asked the owner or management of NY the dates for the RVF-25 pre-order. Maybe they replied...
  12. With the VF-171 out on preorder already does anyone have word about when the RVF-25 will be on preorder? Seeing as both were showcased at the same time one would think they'll be coming out at roughly the same time give or take a month or two?
  13. Do you guys normally pay upfront or later? Has anyone had theirs cancelled because they couldn't meet demand if they paid later?
  14. Falcon

    Macross 30

    Ahh ok, thanks! Shame that we can't get the amazon special offer... though what intrigues me is the box art- which one is the right- the amazon one or the one on cdjapan? I kinda like both... hope whatever it is we get the art seen on the other one as well! Same too for the YF-19 pic on the cdjapan one and the unknown one for amazon.
  15. Falcon

    Macross 30

    Where do you guys plan to get it? Was hoping amazon.co.jp but they don't ship international for this one =( Shame as I have an account with them and a preorder for their Macross Pls Blu Ray special...
  16. 260 NY VF-171CF?? Or do you mean a YF-29 at $260??
  17. Wonder will this one be readily available in Japan like the Alto VF-171EX was...
  18. Lol these are harder to get than tickets to some of the most popular band concerts if you think about it.
  19. Nah, I tried that one and when you're at the last stages it says you're one over the limit available even though you've only chosen one.
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