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    Arcadia YF-19 coming in 2014

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    Posted · Edited by m0n5t3r

    Off the top of my head... no oversized gullet, new transformation similar to Yamato VF-19s (so shorter Battroid), everything is flush in fighter mode - no gaps, chest locks, GERWALK locks, and that awesome looking high speed configuration... i may have missed something... Oh, better articulated hands.

    Arcadia YF-19 coming in 2014

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    We've had this discussion going in another thread about Arcadia limiting their repaints because they lost money as Yamato but... what are the odds they'll attempt a repaint or two of the YF-19? Is just Isamu's enough? Seems like a waste of a mold for just that one scheme.

    I've always wanted a VF-19A (and VF-11B Ravens) from the VF-X2 game back when i first got my Yamato 19. I still want one now... w/ the Arcadia brand on it.

    Arcadia: 1/60 VF 1S Hikaru Special Movie Ver ??

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    I think a Hikaru VF-1J is almost certainly going to happen, especially if they're teasing the GBP reissue.

    First i've heard of this GBP reissue rumor... I hope they make a 1/60 Urban Camo version... I really thought that Yamato would milk the GBP mold with other schemes when they first released the tv version.

    As for VF-1 reissues, i would just like to have a second chance at getting a VF-1D VR... that's it.

    Yamato VT-1 Super Ostrich V1

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    Unless you're a person who can settle for a lower quality product, i guess a v1 is okay for $50 imo. But if you're like me and have seen the v.2 Ostrich, there will be a feeling of regret everytime you look at your v.1 Ostrich.

    I'm glad i got mine when i did when it was easily available and at its lowest price (and i'm also glad i got original replacement hinges) coz even if Arcadia releases this, i don't think i'd be happy paying the JPY20,000-25,000 that they are gonna ask for it, even if it comes with a stand and option parts (w/c i don't need coz my Ostrich only transforms between Fighter and Half-GERWALK).

    Fixing my 11B

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    Posted · Edited by m0n5t3r

    Happened to my 11B too last year. The easiest way to avoid this is to push the cockpit part up and the main body down when unlocking this tab.

    I fixed mine by cutting a small grey piece of plastic from a discarded sprue tree. While it is relatively small, it's still bigger than the piece that broke off. I then super glued this to the broken tab and filed it until it was about the same shape and size as the original tab. It's stil holding up fine... I'll try to take a pic later...

    Value speculation: Will Arcadia devalue 98% of Yamato releases?

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    As discussed, more units to market, the less value the product will possess.

    However, I have no plan to sell my collection, so instead feeling my collection has depreciated, I feel relieved to see how the Arcadia offerings charge for a ridiculous premium for a new package and I do not have to be concerned.

    Ditto.

    It's still pretty easy to sell the VF-1 v.2 Yamatos for it's acquisition price these days as long as it's mint even if displayed (provided you were able to buy them when they were ~$100 back in the day). This is due to the inflation of not just Macross toys but pretty much all collectible toys. But i understand why some collectors are concerned about the value of their collections since it's always at the back of their minds to one day sell their collection and expect to make a profit.

    Arcadia: 1/60 VF 1S Roy Focker Special Movie Ver

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    Great idea. a place to keep all of the YF-19 missiles instead of Roy's since 19 doesn't seem to come with a stand(yet). So now maybe those who feel bad about double dipping on DYRL Roy may feel better lol. Buy this for the greater good.

    Plus (pun intended) displaying the YF-19 and YF-21 with similar stands will look much better imo. Now i'm thinking i need one more stand for the 11B... w/c means one more VF-1 :lol: ... I would go for a VF-1D VR, stealth or lowvis like the 1/48 style LV1.

    Arcadia YF-19 coming in 2014

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    Posted · Edited by m0n5t3r

    Looking really fine!... and f*cking expensive! Gonna have to just close my eyes and not think about the price when i buy this. :lol:

    Looks like it's not gonna get a stand like the Arcadia VF-1s... hope they include stand adapters for this to mount on those stands included with the VF-1 releases. If these are like the YF-21 stand, the attachment point of the adapter should be circular. EDIT: looking at the VF-1S Hikaru pic on the other thread, it looks like it'll work using that extra tubular piece.

    Between this and any all new valk, i'm hoping Arcadia can squeeze in a Hikaru VF-4 repaint...

    All things Voltron

    in Anime or Science Fiction

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    Hate to say it, but I'm going to cancel my order on the MP Vehicle Voltron.

    I was expecting it to ship 2 weeks ago and still no word, and all I've seen in the last month and half is QC issues, broken pieces, and banged up parts.

    MP is shady as crap, and its a damn shame. I was really, really excited about this release... but at the end of the day it's a 3rd party with a really low integrity level and not worth the price.

    Maybe somebody else will buy the mold and make things right... but I doubt it.

    Lol, and i thought that was your own MP Vehicle Voltron you were posting pics of... :lol:

    I'm still on the fence... but here's a video made by our local distributor for this MP Voltron saying "improvements" are being made for the supposed "version 2" that's coming out this August (kinda like that sh!t that Takara pulled with MP9)... He also mentioned that this is an officially licensed Voltron product...

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