EXO Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 mmmmm.... box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 completely off topic but the best yamato box to date is the blank white one that came with the stealth giftset. why? because you can use it to make custom boxes for your custom valks. now back to your regularly scheduled programming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 (edited) The box is out. This should clear up the confusion. Come to think of it, potentially, this could be one of the most expensive or sort after box. You can always weather the VF-1s yourself (and might do an even better job than Yamato) or pay someone else do it. A real Yamato weathered VF-1s is worthless without this box. So if you look at it this way, for those people who will be willing to pay $500+ for a Yamato weather valk, they are really just buying a box. Actually that isn't a box at all, it's a blue cardboard slip cover that fits over a regular VF-1s box which the Weathering Special actually comes in. Edited April 10, 2008 by Save Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafunguy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Actually that isn't a box at all, it's a blue cardboard slip cover that fits over a regular VF-1s box which the Weathering Special actually comes in. That's a sweet looking slip cover ... or maybe it's just more appealing because it's impossible to get ?!?! If anyone wants to ship one to me, I can reproduce it for everyone ... and I'll charge less than $500. But seriously, there's huge bootleg/knockoff potential because that slip cover can be easily reproduced. This whole limited thing is stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 i concur it is just a slip. It does have a small piece of paper that came with it on the outside of the box. Perhaps indicating its weathered lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted April 11, 2008 Share Posted April 11, 2008 well so far so good for me. I still have my doubts until it actually arrives at my friend's house in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Just got an email from Yamato that the Weathering Special will be shipped out starting on April 28th. Everybody I know that ordered one has received the same email today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 i didnt get one =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Just got an email from Yamato that the Weathering Special will be shipped out starting on April 28th. Everybody I know that ordered one has received the same email today. yep my friend contacted me as well to let me know about that email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Does anyone know how many copies of this Weathering Special have been made? I'm asking to determine the "collectibility" of the toy. I'm a bit surprised that folks are willing to pay $400-500+ for one when all you get on this reissue is a blue box sleeve and a nice bit of weathering. I had no problems shelling out just over $300 for my VF-1A Low Vis 1, but is the Weathering Special worth even more? Your thoughts and opinions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Does anyone know how many copies of this Weathering Special have been made? I'm asking to determine the "collectibility" of the toy. I'm a bit surprised that folks are willing to pay $400-500+ for one when all you get on this reissue is a blue box sleeve and a nice bit of weathering. I had no problems shelling out just over $300 for my VF-1A Low Vis 1, but is the Weathering Special worth even more? Your thoughts and opinions... Only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I had no problems shelling out just over $300 for my VF-1A Low Vis 1, but is the Weathering Special worth even more? Your thoughts and opinions... That's what Yamato wants you to believe. The real question is... are you a sheep or can you make your own decision without being told what to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirohawa Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 That's what Yamato wants you to believe. The real question is... are you a sheep or can you make your own decision without being told what to do? Baah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Baah... Here's something to keep you busy till your weathered focker arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodler7 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 man, i should have saved a link to an auction of a 1/48 weathered vf-1s focker...there was 40 minutes left, and i left work. i saw the bid was up to $505 USD. craziness! did anyone see the end of that auction? here's another: http://cgi.ebay.com/Yamato-Macross-VF-1S-1...1QQcmdZViewItem wow! surpassing even the 1/48 Low Viz ver 1. people are actually paying this much? sheeeesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) I believe this is the link... http://cgi.ebay.com/Yamato-VF-1S-Weatherin...1QQcmdZViewItem $760 for a valk that looked more like it got beaten black & blue than it's convincingly weathered, I hope there is another crushed VF1S head in that box somewhere. If not, the new owner can remove it from the valk and stomp on it with his foot. Edited April 29, 2008 by Beware of Blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emerson Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I actually just received mine in the mail from Tokyo Hunter, who tracked one down for me at WF. I got as far as cutting the two pieces of tape holding the upper and lower plastic trays together before I decided that 15 1/48s really is enough for my purposes, and that I really need to control my impulse buying haha! Anyway, I'm going to be putting mine on eBay tomorrow, along with the Macross shot glass and the large, plastic Macross 25th Anniversary shopping bag that the valk came in. But if anyone wants to spare me the pain that is Evilbay, shoot me a PM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 But of course, like everything else I'm sure it will look better in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 $760+shipping! Is this a new record for any of the valks? The title "valkaholic" is truely earned in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 $760+shipping! Is this a new record for any of the valks? The title "valkaholic" is truely earned in this case. for a yamato valk then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Holy S---!!! I can't believe how much these are going for ... valkyrie craziness!!! :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Yeah I met a guy at Botcon who is from Japan. Said he got 6 of these at Wonderfest. Sold them for about 515 USD each. Well good news I have confirmation that my weathered VF-1S has arrived at my friend's house. So all I have to do is wait for her to come back from japan. I will take some detailed pics when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Yeah I met a guy at Botcon who is from Japan. Said he got 6 of these at Wonderfest. Sold them for about 515 USD each. Well good news I have confirmation that my weathered VF-1S has arrived at my friend's house. So all I have to do is wait for her to come back from japan. I will take some detailed pics when it arrives. ass! haha... congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Solscud007 - you lucky SOB. I am jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostkiller Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 no need to be jealous put the yamato weathered 1s next to my personal vf-1S weathered or max 1A and yamato special edition will go back into the box weathering a 1/48 takes an hour !!!!!!!!! collector =======> crazy collecting rare item is good but for that price it has to be really special and this yamato has nothing special unless you are looking for a blue box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 1 hour to weather? wow nice. I will attempt it one day.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostkiller Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) 1 hour to weather? wow nice. I will attempt it one day.... Yup......... and I will add you will get a nice weathered valk at the end Edited May 7, 2008 by Ghostkiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yup......... and I will add you will get a nice weathered valk at the end you are in denial and jealous haha jk. fantastic job on the weathering. you should put up a guide in the modeling custom section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidearmsalpha Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 (edited) Even if I had the money to blow, there's no way I would pay what this so-called "weathered" Valk is going for. I mean if it was done up to mimic Roy's last stand with extensive battle damage, a wounded TV Roy figure, and a bloody cockpit then that would truly be something worth getting. You could buy about 4 1/48's for what it's going for. I think the Low Vis 1 and 2 probably required more time and skill to paint than this weathered VF-1S. I wonder how long this will hold its current value? I think if it even dropped down to $175, I'd be hesitant to buy it. I ended up paying $160 for a 25th Anniversary VF-1S, which I feel was still too much, and I think that has more going for it than the weathered VF-1S. Edited May 7, 2008 by sidearmsalpha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 thanks to mr. president bush's stimulus package i manage to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 LOL, oh that poor stimulus. I wonder what tiny percentage will actually go to boosting OUR economy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 LOL, oh that poor stimulus. I wonder what tiny percentage will actually go to boosting OUR economy? nothing really. it all goes to japan's and china's economy. what only remains on mine are some change for a big mac meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 no need to be jealous put the yamato weathered 1s next to my personal vf-1S weathered or max 1A and yamato special edition will go back into the box weathering a 1/48 takes an hour !!!!!!!!! collector =======> crazy collecting rare item is good but for that price it has to be really special and this yamato has nothing special unless you are looking for a blue box What's your hourly rate Ghost? OO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 ass! That's funny ass hell!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 thanks to mr. president bush's stimulus package i manage to get one Dammnnnnnn!!! MacrossMan jabs Vegas Valkyrie in the throat with his pointer and middle fingers! Lucky son of biscuit! Congrats my man!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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