DARKWIND

Yeah, I want the YF-21 now!!!

Agreed, get it right, then get it on the streets.

But for now at least let us see some proto pics. . .

Thanks for the correction guys. . .

My point being. . .

Since he is there and can get one in hand minus S+H.

He should do himself a favor and go buy it now.

At 12,400Y it is still cheaper than buying it off the net.

Let's see, (curently) 12,400Y=$102.46=Good Deal!!!

If there is one cheaper after S&H for US buyers have at it. . .

But if he wants to come all the way back from Japan, then pony up the cash via paypal, and wait give or take week. . .

Now about the reissue, that is another story.

If it happened and I didn't notice that's cool beans, but I bought mine when it first released.

It probably rereleased when I was in the gulf, so no big woop. . .

Its like this, I haven't seen on ebay or any E-tailers selling it.

And I've been looking for a friend of mine who missed out on the TRU Japan set also.

Yes, it's just out today. Well it is here in Hong Kong.

Graham

Damn! ! ! !

(Insert DR. Claw voice) I'll get you next time Graham, NEXT TIME!!!!!!!!!!

Well it was nice to be first if only for just a week.

Do you have yours yet G-man?. . .

Hey, I am in japan and I found a 1/48 VF-1S Hikaru Ichijo DYRL for about 12400 yen. I just want to know if this is too much for it or if its a good deal and I should get it?

HELL YES GET IT! ! ! !

I don't think you can beat that deal. . .

If it is the Red Stripe Hikaru VF-1S grab it man those are very rare! ! !

Yamato hasn't even done a re-issue of that valk (yet)! ! !

And for that small a price it is a deal you won't see even on ebay.

Check Hobby Link Japan, the price you found even beats them and they are still on back order.

Patience.

So I take it, (as usual) The Dark Lord of the Yamato Sith is holding info about the YF-21?

How can you sleep at night knowing all these dark secrets? ? ?

What's the big deal with the box art ?

I think it looks good, if you want better box art it might run you more cash.

And as much as I like Yamato (they've already got me up to my eyebrows in preorders),

I don't want to shell out money for a fancy box. (Did that with Toynami 3x's but the 4th \Voltron/ was a charm.)

All in all IMHO Yamato's boxes are outstanding!!! (ducking rocks, flames, flaming rocks and catapulted boulders, etc, etc. . .)

The pics on the box show the toy off beautifully, it even has a flap on the front to show the toy in the box.

What more could you ask for?

But with all that aside. . . .

YES I agree the box is huge, but it is also sturdy and stable for shipping.

To me that is its real purpose, sure they could fill the box with styrefoam; but all that squeaking when you pull the toy out is like nails on a chalkboard. . .

And to answer your Q about the Ghost's weight,

It is pretty light yet sturdy. . .

What are the '6 necessary fixes' u speak about? Im assuming u mean the wing root getting loose and the wheels being 2 of those not fixed, but whats the third?

Also u have said again i get 6 or more problem areas....my plane had a wonky gunpod, and one loose wing nub. the wingnub doesnt affect me at all, and I fixed the gunpod, but lets assume that those 2 count as problem areas; what are the other 4? The nose on mine is fine, no stress marks. the chest clip isnt a problem, its a design choice u disagree with. i dont even know what the other 2 could be.

My point is that u are saying im a fool for buying a second inferior product...but i am very happy with my 19, as are many others. Am I a fool for being happy wioth what I have?

Don't press, it will only fuel his fire.

I do feel the same way you do, but the flames must be extinguished. . .

Picked up the stand alone Ghost last Friday. Will have a review up soon-ish.

Got it mounted on a VF-0S in fighter mode at the moment.

No problem with removing the top panel on mine and while the rear landing gears are a bit hard to deploy, it's certainly not impossible.

Graham

HA!!!

I finally got a toy before The Mighty Graham HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

Anyway, he's right those landing gear are a biotch to lower.

But when you get em' down it is so worth it. . . .

It looks nice sitting next to the to the 1/60 VFs

Okay how do you get the new shoulders from Yamato USA?

Nice Guyver collection, I only got into the Guyver toys to get Guyver I and when I wanted to pick up II & III they have all sold out.

Yeah I saw the set on sale at HLJ And had to make the move. . .

Now I'm so glad I did. . .

damn them aoshima bastards! i bought the "02" version and it didn't come with anyone sitting in the cockpit. if i knew, i would've bought the "01" version instead...grrrrr!

Yeah, but I was hoping to get those little figures that came with it but no deal. . .

Just a few pics. . .

These are waiting for the rest of the unpacking. . .

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Side one of the case. . .

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where did the pilot figure come from? did you cut the canopy off and insert your own figure?

Nope it was in there the whole time.

I think I bought the "Real Color" vers.

This seemed to work. . .

I have a few more pics after the move.

Just gotta get size right so I can post them.

And since I have the room now I will be doing even more pics.

I havent unpacked my micromen yet but wait till they see the armor I shipped out for them. . .

True but what's the story on this one any body got info on it?

http://www.hlj.com/product/FEW96107

Hlj say's it releases this month but I have sen on info on it anywhere else. . .

Hes not talking badly towards anyone in the forum, but more about the situation with yamato and their products. I think its fine that he has his own opinion about the products he has purchased.

True, no matter how much he spews, he is entitled to do so.

So if he goes off predictably like ole' faithful let him. . .

If he refuses to buy anymore Yamatos its his loss. . .

When they do get it right, and "if" he misses out it'll be karma. . .

Hell many vets here could tell you how I used to go off like a blast furnace over Ebay.

But after the "Buy it now" option went up I changed my tune, (a little) ! ! !

To me its the ability to pull of all three that drew me in, so I voted for all three.

That particular model is 1/18 scale.

True but has anyone found a place that sells or has it up for preorder yet?

small update :-)

i am checking for a new cabinet to display my stuff becouse i am going to get a lot more over the next months.

come april i'm starting my second month of (re) collecting.

Where did you get that current case you have.

Trust me guys I've got a ton of goods that need a solid case to hold them. . .

I love the show, I saw it while I lived in Japan!!!!

One of those cool ass shows that just go down smoother in Japanese.

Where can I find those ships and vehicles?

Goody!!! I cant wait!! Will you have pics?

I should be able to in the few days. . .

Just got mine this morning, will give a review later. . .

Make mine Yamato!!!!!!