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4 hours ago, jenius said:

So, as our evening of fun rapidly approaches, can someone remind me of the best way to search CDJapan?

I did a JAN code search last time and that worked, but still too slow to get a CDJ VF-1A Max PO.

I'd help with maintaining the list for DYRL VF-1S Hikaru, but I'll be on a plane right when PO madness begins so I'll definitely miss out.

I can help once I'm home, but probably not as quickly as @Shizuka the Cat did for A1 Max.

There is a tiny chance I could get in a PO if the plane is sitting on the tarmac, my mobile internet is up to scratch and the HLJ PO listing goes up before I need to enable flight mode. 

On another note, with the strange release pattern Bandai has gone with so far with the DX VF-1 line, who thinks the 1D mold is next or will it return to the 1J instead?

Or maybe a 1A brownie. Brownie more popular than poor TV Kakizaki?

I'd prefer a TV 1S Roy though and accompanying TWE TV Super packs, but maybe Bandai will loop back to the 1J mold  which is only 1J TV Max/Milla, but counter to that I'm not sure Bandai would release another Max so soon. 

I'd actually LOVE a new mold the most, ie 1D Trainer with civilian Hikaru and 2 Minmei figures (cockpit sitting and in the hand).

Can't think of any 00 units I'd want in my collection. Maybe Dynames. 

"Locku-won. Locku-won. Locku-won. Locku-won."

Bug? I opened the page to a different item and the price was listed the same, which is different to the listed search price.

Reminder for all interested in the upcoming VF-1S Hikaru PO.
 

It's my list of all the retailers and their PO prices and open PO times for the VF-1A Max TV. This will help you plan your PO targets and back ups if you missed the bigger stores like HLJ, Ami, CDJ etc.

Since I'm poor right now, my only option is to PO with Ami, CDJ or HLJ, so I can pay in Nov (the penalty is +10% AU tax for those stores), but AUD is pretty bad right now, so maybe it'll pick up by November and even out a little bit compared to paying upfront for the PO with another store right now (AE for example).

AE emailed to say my missile order is ready to ship. How long can AE hold items in storage for? It's not listed on their site anywhere.

45 minutes ago, wmkjr said:

Needs a huge Minmay background for full effect.

Don't worry. Bandai has you covered with a TWE big Minmei background for your DX VF-1S.

I'll probably wait a long time to ship my missiles from AE. I'm in no rush and my 1Js are still not on display. Plus I need to allocate money to other purchases.

The more pictures I see the more tempted I am to get a DYRL 1S Hikki and a set of FAST packs for that iconic DYRL scene, but if I have to pay up front I can't afford it right now so my only options are HLJ, CDJ and Ami. If I miss this then the decision is made for me. 

A tough looking Sakura is better suited to the ARTFX-J line. Those more closely resemble the source material, whereas Bishoujo line accentuate the cute/moe look of the characters since they are all based on Shunya Yamashita's illustrations.

Agree! I hope they do bisho SFV Sakura and Karin. Both of those outfits are great!

Anyone excited for the Bishoujo Street Fighter Zero 3 (round 2) Sakura?

It's on my wishlist.

Looking forward to the sculpt reveal for Street Fighter Zero 3 Karin!

These 2 will go really well together.

For all the added gimmicks, it's a shame some Yamarcadia gmmicks are not present.

• Removable covers to reveal inner detail on the missile bays and leg armor

All the little added gimmicks added to the actual valk are fantastic

• independently articulate head lasers
• tightly tucked head in Fighter mode

I didn't actually take noticed before, but the TV 1J and 1A canopy are not the TV design and are using the DYRL canopy design.

Something that would be have a great addition. 1A head so you can display either 1A or 1S Hikaru. Extra head + ¥2000 - LOL!

EDIT: Oh yeah and the DYRL HUD is different. I hope Bandai molded a new HUD for their DYRL cockpits.

Gorgeous, but lucky I'm not collecting DYRL. 

Hope TV Roy 1S and TV Super FAST packs will be following soon after.

Good chance this won't be fixed before they're released, since both USF2 Evil Ryu and Violent Ken had the same mistakes for the pants and top.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yKGPw2fa8

I think my fave part of these is the defeated screen face they come with! 

It's only a shame that these are USF2 and not world warrior. WW had some really funny defeated portraits. 

I guess if they really want to be sprite accurate then both of them should have unripped gis. Haha.

If Ken has the unripped pants then his top needs to be unripped too.

You know Ryu should come with his red hadoken too since Ken comes with a hadoken and flaming shoryuken. A bit unfair.

Wow these are fantastic. They really captured the look from the in game artwork and mug shots.

I'm also interested in their rendition of SSF2 Chun Li. Hope it's better than their effort with SFV Chun Li's face.

4 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Still no ejection seat marking. 

God forbid Bandai ever do a Perfect Finish version which just has the inclusion of Ejection Seat markings. LOL!

or TWE decal sheet,

Very strange choice. The MB team do love to do derivative designs, like the MB Eva Unit-1. They're just not satisfied with traditional, which is evident in all their recent SEED releases which are super aggressively stylised.

Canon wise the super packs weren't deployed yet at the time that Max was still assigned a 1A.

I have a vague recollection that he was upgraded to the 1J after he was married where he flew the virgin road 1D. The next time we see him in combat Max and Miria are both assigned 1J customs with Super Packs.

Is that right? I'm still rewatching Robotech Vermilion edition and only up to when Max and Miria have their first encounter so only going off 25+ year ago memory. 

Either way I'd have to keep my 1A Max canon and not equipped with Super Packs for me.

I just want 1 set of Super packs for a 1S Hikaru. 

I think I might actually buy a GBP if it was released. I did plan on displaying the 3x 1J Hikarus in each mode and passing on the GBP, but if a 1D was released (and I managed to secure one) it'd definitely be displayed in gerwalk so then I could have 1 of the 1Js equipped with the GBP.

19 minutes ago, beatsing said:

valks are like Doritos, you can't just stop at one.

I thought that was more so the Pringles slogan.

Star Wars World Forum.

3 hours ago, jenius said:

PO Madness is usually fun for me (because I usually snag one). This was the first truly unfun one I've had in a while! 

For all that you contribute to MWF with your site and reviews opening a patreon would be good, so we can all support you and the content you produce. 

That would help with purchasing all these expensive Macross toys. 

It'd definitely help take the sting off having to pay mark up price if you miss out during initial PO madness.

I'm actually glad I was cart jacked at HLJ. I ended up saving ¥1,780 ordering through Plaza Japan.

And if I hadn't of preordered Plaza Japan and waited for AE I would have save another ¥470.

Blessing in disguise.

We have too much first world problem syndrome here. 

If Okini Land end up being reliable I think they will be one of my go to places. Good price and no GST charge for Aussies. What was the shipping charge or is shipping charged later?