NSJ23 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I wish they would re-issue the Max VF-1A also. I know they sold poorly, but they are so expensive now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk-1S Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 (edited) I was contemplating pre-ordering the Roy from HLJ and just decided to place my order today since I will be able to cancel it anyway if I change my mind. But guess what happened, it's gone!! It's discontinued now at HLJ It could be possible that Yamato may release the TV Version instead so that could be the reason why HLJ has places the DYRL Roy as discontinued and may put a new link for the TV Roy, since you can't consider them both the same. Edited October 13, 2004 by Valk-1S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 That makes a whole lot of sense. HLJ wouldn't want hundreds of angry emails demanding their money back. The plot thickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 hlj could've sold out of all their preorders...it's happend before so it's no real surprise that it'd happen eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 hlj could've sold out of all their preorders...it's happend before so it's no real surprise that it'd happen eventually Wouldn't they put "no more taking preorders" or something like that on the page? Very unlikely that they would take the whole thing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 (edited) they did it before when they put up preorders for the 2nd release of the VF-1S... so unless one of the guys who preordered it can confirm anything from HLJ then i don't know...i can't confirm anything since i canceled the order before i even knew they were put on the "discontinued" status... no wonder i couldn't sign in to HLJ earlier...they were updating all their stuff Edited October 13, 2004 by Dat Pinche Haro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 If that is the case, wouldn't VE taken his preorder down? Mabe Kevin can give us the skinny on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 If that is the case, wouldn't VE taken his preorder down? Mabe Kevin can give us the skinny on it. Kevin mentioned somethin' here... http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=11319 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teaser Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 my preorder on HLJ has the roy vf-1s now marked as 'future release' instead of 'dec release'. im leaving it up for now on the off-chance, and preordering the koenig to cheer meself up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALKYRIE-EXCHANGE.COM Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 If that is the case, wouldn't VE taken his preorder down? Mabe Kevin can give us the skinny on it. Hmmm...No skinny on new information...My impression is that it is just a reissue but I will have to check. If it's a new variant...then I'll have to up the order.... -Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 my preorder on HLJ has the roy vf-1s now marked as 'future release' instead of 'dec release'. im leaving it up for now on the off-chance, and preordering the koenig to cheer meself up i know that this is a lot to ask of you but could you check the item number on your order? is it still YMT00018 or did the number change? if the number did change then that means the valk will be the TV version and not the DYRL? version most of us have been hoping for...and thank you for checking, it's much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 . . .if the number did change then that means the valk will be the TV version and not the DYRL? version most of us have been hoping for... . . . That's one helluva leap. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Teaser Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Items On Order Item Code Item Name Quantity Stock Status From Order No. YMT00018 VF-1S Transformable Valkyrie "Roy Focker" (Macross) 1 Future Release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1994cobra Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Guys, Just so Im clear, how did the rumours originally begin about it haveing the gray body and TV hands? Seems like its just going to be a reissue to me.. Yamato would have said something, if it was changeing it. Go by the last time Yamato released this Valk.. The TV hands were already out with the Super VF-1J, and when the Roy was re-issued, they simply shipped the original, (with the new quality control improvements all the Valks got). No hands, and no other changes.. Even the box was basicaly the same. Im excited about this, as the Roy is the only one I wanted at this point. I decided to wait, and it looks like I am being rewarded. He will go nicely with my Max VF-1A and my strike Hik VF-1S. They also need to come out with a VF1S low Viz! That would sell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 it came out because some dude over at tmpforums.com posted details about it that he apparently heard from some vendors in japan. I asked him to clarify but so far he has not. AS it stands noone really knows who his sources even where or how credible they are. IF kev. tam, shawn n graham, neova, or Joel from BBTS said the details, THEN I would believe them but so far I am VERY VERY skeptical. I mean he hasn't said much more to us and even then it just seems too good to be true. HLJ and the aforementioned retailers don't even have the details and these guys are in constant communication with the wholesale distributors and such. SO yes I don't give much credence to the rumor...at least not just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALKYRIE-EXCHANGE.COM Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 it came out because some dude over at tmpforums.com posted details about it that he apparently heard from some vendors in japan. I asked him to clarify but so far he has not. AS it stands noone really knows who his sources even where or how credible they are. IF kev. tam, shawn n graham, neova, or Joel from BBTS said the details, THEN I would believe them but so far I am VERY VERY skeptical. I mean he hasn't said much more to us and even then it just seems too good to be true. HLJ and the aforementioned retailers don't even have the details and these guys are in constant communication with the wholesale distributors and such. SO yes I don't give much credence to the rumor...at least not just yet. I have sent an inquiry with my suppliers. Hope to confirm or quash the rumors soon. -K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I got a feeling those rumors started here and made it's way around the net... and landed back here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Anybody confirmed or denied this rumor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 EXo, I scombed through the threads here and found nothing. THe first post about it was from kensei but he mentiones "another board". I went to tmpforums.com and that is where I found the rumor list from one of the members, who still hasn't said how credible his sources were or who they were.. Now if Kev was the one who said "oh yea grey VF-1S, TV hands etc..." THEN I would belive this rumor. Thanks for kev for getting in touch with your suppliers. Looks like we will be getting some SOLID info soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Well, It would be nice if they did it in the T.V. color. I always liked that darker grey better than the off white. That's Oct. 7, 2004... Who knows if the rumors grew from that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 perhaps, LOL funny if it did. But this is what I got. FRom tmp bryan_f_davis@yahoo.com post Oct 11 2004, 09:51 PM Post #12 Member ***** Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 28-August 04 From: Hollywood, California! Member No.: 3422 Gender:m I have been contacted by several of my Japanese import vendors who have confirmed the 1/48 1S will be reissued. From what I understand, there will be some minor diffrences... Better Paint Job Different sculpt hands (??) Roy TV Version Pilot Possible Grey PVC instead of White (body of fighter) color As soon as I hear more, I will post it here. Re-Issue Roy will be released in December or January. 1/48 Rumor mill also posts other reissues are on the way in 2005! I paid an arm and a leg for my 1/48 1S. Ah, well. Live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovatak Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 (edited) I wish they re-issue the Roy VF-1S with a fast packs set,in order to make it a Strike Valk ,just like the tv version of the VF-1J. By the way ,I´ve just bought that one....I´ll post pics of it next to my ID4 F18 hornet.I think the pilot from that aircraft may fit into the valk.Let´s cross fingers Edited October 14, 2004 by Ovatak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I saw this in Yamato homepage: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 A bigger view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 It's a DYRL Valk, I don't see Color change or TV hands. I don't know if Yamato makes a some change to this model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I can't read japanese text and could be say all espectatives generates (tv versions), maybe Yamato only puts this pics because they haven't others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 It is still DYRL. Look at the pilot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 (edited) i really wish it had optional DYRL? hands tough found the links to where Rusty saw the news from... http://www.figure-world.com/ http://www.figure-world.com/items/detail.php?gid=112 i'm too much of a lazy ass to go bablefish this...so someone else go ahead and do it Edited October 15, 2004 by Dat Pinche Haro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 MSrp is slightly higher. But loooks like I was right the rumor I read earlier was WRONG! KNew it was too good to be true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Hey, SHIN, how much is that MSRP again in USD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 MSrp is slightly higher. But loooks like I was right the rumor I read earlier was WRONG! KNew it was too good to be true! So you are saying it is a re-re-release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 i got $141.72480 from http://www.uta.fi/~ktmatu/rate-converter.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Thanks, DAT! I guess the MSRP is a little higher with this one, but no problem--I'm still getting me one. I'm just glad and grateful we're being given another chance to pick up a 1/48 ROY ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 (edited) Yes! I'm glad that the rumours weren't true. I can convert them to TV VF-1Ss while still maintaining some homogeneity among my other valks. EDIT Hope this is not too off topic, but do you think that the FAST Packs will be rereleased too? They have to account for not all but the majority of these buyers would want FAST Packs too. Edited October 15, 2004 by kensei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted October 15, 2004 Author Share Posted October 15, 2004 That's probably the price with tax. HLJ had it listed at 14,800 yen.. Come on Yamato every thing now is pure profit on the 1/48. How about 7000 yen or less MSRP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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