ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) The same problem in HK... When I reserved mine, the price was like US$95 only. But now the street price is US$105 already. Yens are now crazy! Hope that it would go down in December, because there are a lot of stuffs I want to buy then... And us aussies are paying out another 60 to 70 bucks, that's right.. right now it's 198.51 compared to 130.89 USD... makes me sick! And then comes shipping.................... Curse those wives and their digital camera hiding ways ! On a serious note - I guess this is good news; although my 1A won't be here till December most likely, which means the 1J will come to me around...umm...much much later Still - this is good because supposedly we now have the obligatory Hikaru and Roy mecha out of the way and maybe we can look forward to a 1D two seeter next? Pete And the first TV Valk! Reports on Shoulders please pretty please. I would so like this to be my first v.2 1/60 Edited November 13, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Reports on Shoulders please pretty please. I would so like this to be my first v.2 1/60 I can only say that my 1J is fine with its shoulders. Can't vote for others; probably I can help to raise this question in that HK toy forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) Yes please ff95gi! Seeing that they will have theirs much quicker than we would, perhaps they can shed some light on the shoulder debacle. Surely Yamato would have put in measures to stop whats been happening? Edited November 13, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Posted on that forum! But it may take some time to collect responses. After all, it just released yesterday evening! We may have to wait over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) Cheers. Also i wonder if there are any reports of cracks/breakages on the VF-1A Hikaru? Edited November 13, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 good info ff95gj thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Cheers. Also i wonder if there are any reports of cracks/breakages on the VF-1A Hikaru? I had a broken backpack on my (VF-1A -super) when I bought it actually in HK - the backpack flap thing? Its minor, but annoying. Aside from that both 1S and 1A have been perfect. So far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 hmm, guess time will tell. I wnder which month they are going to slot Hikaru 1S in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Im SO Psyched for this!!!! This wa smy 1/48 grail, I NEVER found one at a decent price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Im SO Psyched for this!!!! This wa smy 1/48 grail, I NEVER found one at a decent price! You mean the TV fast packs? Iwas lucky i got mine from Kev at Valk-Exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just lookied on HLJ website - they have an early-bird rate, which is a small saving, for the VF-1J and super parts (separately) - but it would still be cheaper to get the set now if you want both! If you want them separately though - heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I pre-ordered mine through Over-drive, and had to pay up front, but, my order still shows pending with no indication that I already paid. Is that normal with them? I never bought from them before. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'm pretty sure it's normal but Yamato's toys don't hit the shelves at the same time everywhere so they may not be shipping just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) The super plus valk pack combo i early birded ages ago is only a saving of 120 yen compared to buying them separately. 120 yen extra worth of box and plastic? *more though for early birders with the extra 5% taken off i should have mentioned* I pre-ordered 1 TV Super/Strike Pack so i can dual Strike in the same colour. I'm certain over the next lot of release i'll get Hikky 1S Strike Combo and Max 1A or 1S Strike combo so as to have the 2nd Strike cannon. Double Strike for the win! Edited November 14, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Read the latest newsletter from Overdrive, Nov 17th could be the day, im gettin mine from hlj, please let us know when you guys start getting their ready to ship notifications ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getsuga Tenshou Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Are the hands of the VF-1J supposed to be like that? I mean arent they a bit to chubby? Hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 why are the hadns chubby? because the TV series valks don't have the "mechanical" type hands, byt rather the "gloved" hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getsuga Tenshou Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 why are the hadns chubby? because the TV series valks don't have the "mechanical" type hands, byt rather the "gloved" hands Thanks BlueMax i guess that explains the chubiness. I dunno though ... I might get the 1A instead of this one as im a little turned off by the hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Admiral Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thanks BlueMax i guess that explains the chubiness. I dunno though ... I might get the 1A instead of this one as im a little turned off by the hands You will have both hands available in the set. The "chubby" TV hands are just add-ons that you can stick on the end of the arm. The photos here clearly show both the mechanical hands and the TV hands: http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-79300-1-1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 alright...extra clown hands! sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 And Strike... right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 And Strike... right? No. Look at the box again, it says "with Super Parts", not "with Super and Strike Parts". -Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowerV2 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 And Strike... right? Guess you "struck" out there Ruskii... Pity though. It would have been sweet if the Max and Miriya 1Js came with the Strike cannons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 On an unrelated note, why is Grahams review not posted in the yamato toys section? Sure I can get to it at the beginning of this forum thread, but.. y'know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Maybe cause he's fedd up with Yamato Japan ignoring him and he's not gonna review their exploding toys until he gets an answer from them... hehehehe, KIDDING!! I don't know, he does have a life outside this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Guess you "struck" out there Ruskii... Pity though. It would have been sweet if the Max and Miriya 1Js came with the Strike cannons. Damn, Thanks for that, i wasn't able to view the link at the office, until now, that sucks! So we are paying exactly the same as a Striked Roy pack, but we aren't getting our monies worth! >_< I'll still be collecting the combo pack though seeing as it's cheaper....... Edited November 16, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getsuga Tenshou Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Just went to Akihabara this afternoon. Still no signs of the VF-1J in the stores. I thought it was already out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Some really sweet pics of the VF-1J. http://toy-world.com.hk/forum/viewthread.p...;extra=page%3D1 The tinting on the canopy appears really extreme in these pics. Edited November 16, 2008 by IXTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACROSSF Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 (edited) Just went to Akihabara this afternoon. Still no signs of the VF-1J in the stores. I thought it was already out? According to Yamto Website, official release date is 11/18. Just 2days~~ Edited November 16, 2008 by MACROSSF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Some really sweet pics of the VF-1J. http://toy-world.com.hk/forum/viewthread.p...;extra=page%3D1 The tinting on the canopy appears really extreme in these pics. Very sweet. I love that tinting on the windows myself. Glad my orders in! Why does no-one apply the decals/stickers to these bad boys? I've found the decals add a fair bit of goodness to these things (even them 'no step' ones). Rarely have I seen a gallery with them applied. Not that thats a bad thing... But it would be nice to see a review with them included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 lol, well i cancelled my original early bird pre-order of the combo 1J and Super parts, and decided to order the 1J and Super parts separately, hey i can only improve my chances of getting an ironed out shoulder problem free 1J, and more time to save up in January. i'm evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I have posted a thread on the HK Toys Daily forum; and it seems that no one has suffered from any shoulder on the 1J. However, no one has the problem on 1S too. Please interpret the result yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I have posted a thread on the HK Toys Daily forum; and it seems that no one has suffered from any shoulder on the 1J. However, no one has the problem on 1S too. Please interpret the result yourself. is it possible that the shoulders could crack from airmail transit? As far as Im aware mine isnt cracked (on either 1A or S) but with all of the change in pressure, could that be affecting shoulders of the figures shipped internationally? Not knowing the precise construction of the shoulder means I have little knowledge as to precisely why they would blow up... This may have been discussed before, and me not known about it (I am relatively new), so be gentle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) However, no one has the problem on 1S too. wacko.gif Please interpret the result yourself. Can you ask them if the materials on the 1J's shoulder are different from the 1S? The tint of the plastic seems different from the rest of the body, similar to the tint that Yamato's POM pieces tend to have. Man I hope that thing is made of POM, that 1J looks beautiful. Edited November 17, 2008 by Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 is it possible that the shoulders could crack from airmail transit? As far as Im aware mine isnt cracked (on either 1A or S) but with all of the change in pressure, could that be affecting shoulders of the figures shipped internationally? Not knowing the precise construction of the shoulder means I have little knowledge as to precisely why they would blow up... This may have been discussed before, and me not known about it (I am relatively new), so be gentle No, the plastic being used shouldn't be affected in any way by transit. It looked to me like the culprit was a pin placed in the shoulders upside down but I don't know if we ever got a definitive answer on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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