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Just now, UN Spacy said:

Keep trying at Ami fellas.

 

I had one in cart...but then got the sold out message...refreshed and it was in stock again.

That's what happened to me. Maybe you should all check your carts to see if you already have one there. You just need to check out.

So far, every VF-31 every released so far, with the exception of the Kairos, was readily available at release.

I'm surprised HLJ isn't up yet.

Oh, okay. Didn't know that. Sorry guys!

Amiami is STILL up it seems. Go get Chuck guys! https://www.amiami.com/eng/special/?page=FIGURE-045897

And NY is DOWN. Hehe!

Lurking for HLJ and NY. Still no links?

Yay! Got one at Amiami! That was intense! Hope my order gets through!

Damn! That was too fast! Was able to put it in the cart at Ami-ami before it told me it sold out. 

No page for HLJ yet? I know NY posts up pre-orders last.

On 1/30/2019 at 12:37 PM, no3Ljm said:

Love it. My first ever Valk Squadron.  

Very nice! I love that the Siegfrieds still look menacing naked, compared to the Messiahs. Don't you have a complete MF Skull Squadron Noel?

BTW, any reviews on the Lil'Draken set for the VF-31F? Mine is stuck in "Preparation in progress" at NY. 

That's good to hear Jenius! I remember reading somewhere that the Yamato releases of the VE-1 and the VT-1 had the shoulder problems.

Also, looking at the product pics, it seems Arcadia is not including the side covers for this release. Maybe its in the product description. I have yet to read through Arcadia's product page details.

I'm assuming that along with the premium finish, this Elintseeker will come with all of the latest improvements? I.e. the better engineered shoulders, et al?

Wouldn't mind getting a cheaper non-premium version either, but if this is all they got, I'm still getting it. I waited way too long for this to be re-released.

Yaaaay! Finally! I'm so glad I held out from buying the HMR Elintseeker! Locked and loaded at NY!

Great time to be an Elint fan, what with Chuck's VF-31E's pre-order coming around the corner!

Now release the 1/60 VT-1 Super Ostrich too Arcadia!

8 hours ago, no3Ljm said:

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000125785

主な商品内容
・リル・ドラケン×２
・リル・ドラケン接続用パーツ左右（ファイター／ガウォーク用）
・リル・ドラケン接続用パーツ左右（バトロイド用）
・専用台座×２

Main product content
· Lil · Draken x2
· Lil · Draken connection parts left / right (for Fighter/Gerwalk)
· Lil · Draken connection parts for left and right (for Battroid)
· Dedicated pedestal ×2

Thanks Noel! Just ordered a set. Not really a fan of this setup, but hey, lil'drakens are cool right? Since there's a dearth of enemy mecha, I can as least have a couple extra lil'drakens for my Delta Platoon to dogfight with. Having the ability to attach them to the Siegfrieds is just an added bonus. 

Could somebody please confirm if the VF-31F lil'draken set also comes with the wing brackets? Don't want to buy the movie version 31F just to use them.

1 hour ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

 

Yup, went to the link Saburo posted earlier. Its just a special announcement page with no other details other than they're general releases, and that order reservations will be announced at the main Tamashii website and via email.

I'm surprised the announcement for Chuck's ride came first before Arad's super/armor pack.

Yeah, the VF-31E does not seem to be on the main Tamashii Website yet. It does say that these are general releases, so definitely PO Madness. 

Yeah! Finally some real DX VF-31E news!

So I'm assuming the PO madness is in March?

Engaging story, relatable characters, and catchy soundtrack aside, all I really want from a Macross series is some serious VALK ACTION! 

And no, not more scissoring please. Hire a better mecha action director for the next series. 

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

funny u mentioned that... so here you go

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/19221-metal-build-gundam-f91.html

Mandarake has used MB F91s starting at JPY16000: 

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1103839970&ref=doc&keyword=Metal build&lang=en

The MSV option pack is also available:

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1072939607&ref=list&keyword=Metal build&lang=en

I'm also wary of jumping into the MB bandwagon. Only have the F91 for now. EVA 01 is coming next month. If they start making more UC Gundams, I'll probably get more interested.

At this point in time, all I want from Bandai is for them to release Arad's armor and/or super pack, as well as Chuck's VF-31E and super pack.

But I wouldn't mind a DX YF-21 or VF-22 down the road, including fast packs.

A v.3 VF-25 sounds good, but not desirable for me for practical and budget considerations. I would be amenable for Bandai to release some kind of clip-on missile hard points for the renewals, ala the v.1. I know its less than ideal, but at least it will be less expensive than replacing my entire Frontier Skull Squadron. 

Man! You got me all excited that I clicked the link without thinking hoping to get in a preorder of Arad's supers!

Well played sir, well played. 

4 hours ago, Rogueload said:

Redid the sides on the chest and the legs on the super parts so they were anime accurate on the 31S.  This is turning into one of my favs!!

Very nice! Looks way better than the armor pack! 

Those are the super packs from the TV series. The super packs usually came out several months after their valk was released. With the announcement of Arad's Armor Pack during Tamashii Nations 2018 however, we don't know if Bandai is going to release Arad's super pack or armor pack first. Its a waiting game now until the next official announcement.

As for whether you can do that pose with the toy, I'll leave that to the other members because I haven't had the time to fiddle with mine.