Vi-RS Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I'm not too familiar with that site that has them up, but how much do they have the preorder for? It's selling for $109 each plus shipping for VF-X and AB at hkcollectibles. It says will be released in May 2011 so I guess Yamato decides to run a mass production run after the initial web exclusive crap. Correct me if I am wrong but those who have paid premium to get contacts in Japan to get these initial exclusive are yamatoed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Meh, happy for folk who missed out on the first run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 The VF-X is now out of stock. I find it a little weird that both amiami and hlj don't carry this new run. Still says that the X is limited to a 1000 unit batch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 The VF-X is now out of stock. I find it a little weird that both amiami and hlj don't carry this new run. Still says that the X is limited to a 1000 unit batch though. Out of stock where now? HKCollectables is still showing it available when I just checked the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Out of stock where now? HKCollectables is still showing it available when I just checked the website. Nvm, yeah it's now back in stock my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Nvm, yeah it's now back in stock my bad. No worries! Those seem like pretty damn good prices even with shipping. I love my 1/48 AB, but I might be tempted to get this 1/60 as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Is that so? I can't remember Hikaru piloting an AB. "The Valkyrie VF-1A Angel Bird was the first VF-1 piloted by Hikaru Ichijo in the earlier episode of Macross." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 That's great news! I really thought I would NEVER gets these rare gems for my collection, and now here they are - ORDERED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Weren't these supposed to be a very limited run? It doesn't seem like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
closetgeek Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 An answer to a prayer, amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwater_park Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) An answer to a prayer, amen! Indeed. A good start to the morning to find the email saying these were up for pre-order. Tough decision, but I plumped for the VF-X. Really hope I've managed to grab one in time. Even if I miss out, I've no doubt a few will hit the after market at a more sensible price anyway. EDIT: My contact informed me that Yamato are being a bit cagey on production run numbers, so get in there quick guys. Edited April 19, 2011 by blackwater_park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) I want a squad of 5 ABs and VFX. I hope the the canopy is tinted?! ***Damn its now $115*** Edited April 19, 2011 by Agent-GHQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 An answer to a prayer, amen! amen, indeed. btw, locus.hk has these two a little bit cheaper... preorder deadline is tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoducks Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Don't know if I should get one. I like both schemes but can only get one, if any. Anybody have both? BTW, why do these HK stores have it and not HLJ? HLJ sells some of the web exclusive Yamato products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Don't know if I should get one. I like both schemes but can only get one, if any. Anybody have both? BTW, why do these HK stores have it and not HLJ? HLJ sells some of the web exclusive Yamato products. It'd be scary if they are HK bootlegs. Oh, and I do have both. Both are very cool, and unique. The VF-X has the panel to hide the arms under, and is pretty cool to look at, but something about the 1/60 AB that just makes it really stand out. Probably one of the best put together VF-1s by Yamato so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I split the jenius review off to a new topic and put it in the reviews section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Big Bad Toystore has the VF-X and Angelbird for pre-order now too. $145 each. Dunno if difference in shipping between US and Hong Kong would make up for the price diff between HKcollectibles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danth Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Pre-ordered my Angel Bird, hope it's legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 It'd be scary if they are HK bootlegs. Oh, and I do have both. Both are very cool, and unique. The VF-X has the panel to hide the arms under, and is pretty cool to look at, but something about the 1/60 AB that just makes it really stand out. Probably one of the best put together VF-1s by Yamato so far. Has anyone ever come across an HK bootleg from a legit looking box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Well I ordered the pair form my trusted local shop where I did most of my Yamato purchases over the past few years and all without any problem. I cannot believe that these two valks are bootlegs, so far I never heard of any Yamato bootlegs, so fingers crossed! The only thing I can think of why they are not available in Japan, eg HLJ is maybe they are overproductions from the factories and have leaked out to the Hong Kong suppliers - just my thoughts though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
closetgeek Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Maybe HLJ is not up for it yet. Or maybe this is just another oddity. Just like when Bandai released a limited soc GX-24N years ago, turned out the items are flooding in local market. Haha whatever happened to this so called limited release. Just enjoy the opportunity to grab one with a good price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 amen, indeed. btw, locus.hk has these two a little bit cheaper... preorder deadline is tomorrow. Has anyone ordered from this e-tailer before? They are willing to give me 6% discount for a case each of VF-X and AB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 22, 2011 Author Share Posted April 22, 2011 (edited) Well I ordered the pair form my trusted local shop where I did most of my Yamato purchases over the past few years and all without any problem. I cannot believe that these two valks are bootlegs, so far I never heard of any Yamato bootlegs, so fingers crossed! The only thing I can think of why they are not available in Japan, eg HLJ is maybe they are overproductions from the factories and have leaked out to the Hong Kong suppliers - just my thoughts though! They are not bootlegs (I believe)... The shop I usually get my Yammies carry this one, from the same distributor as other Yammies. The chance that the same distributor carries both official products and bootlegs is non-existent. So no worries, place the order! Has anyone ordered from this e-tailer before? They are willing to give me 6% discount for a case each of VF-X and AB! I've ordered from them a couple of times. So far no complaints. Edited April 22, 2011 by ff95gj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Does anyone know if the Angelbird and VF-X have the corrected shoulders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Does anyone know if the Angelbird and VF-X have the corrected shoulders? That's a good question, I have never even transformed my VFX or Angelbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Maybe HLJ is not up for it yet. Or maybe this is just another oddity. Just like when Bandai released a limited soc GX-24N years ago, turned out the items are flooding in local market. Haha whatever happened to this so called limited release. Just enjoy the opportunity to grab one with a good price By the looks of the listed sellers it seems that these releases are for Hong Kong. The AB and VF-X were mail-away exclusives for Macross Chronicle Magazine in Japan. Takara Tony do similar releases with Transformers for Japan and Asia for their exclusives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 By the looks of the listed sellers it seems that these releases are for Hong Kong. Unless BBTS.com in the US is getting stock through a Hong Kong intermediary, it doesn't seem these are Hong Kong releases. HLJ not having them up doesn't mean anything either. They are notoriously slow to put stuff out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Unless BBTS.com in the US is getting stock through a Hong Kong intermediary, it doesn't seem these are Hong Kong releases. HLJ not having them up doesn't mean anything either. They are notoriously slow to put stuff out. Yep, BBTS is a 3rd party import store. Not even www.yamatotoysusa.com stock Macross product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 For those interested, these are up at HLJ now. http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00213 http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) For those interested, these are up at HLJ now. http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00213 http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00212 Thanks Penguin! Just pre-ordered VF-X! Edited April 25, 2011 by charger69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 FYI, folks, these are staring to show up throughout E-bay. So long, exclusivity! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 FYI, folks, these are staring to show up throughout E-bay. So long, exclusivity! At least they're the same price as they were when they were web exclusives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 it's actually around 400-500HKD cheaper if you were able to preorder it from the HK sellers coz these new ones will come from their local Yamato supplier instead of from Japan like the first release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Pre-ordered from Hkcollectibles.... missed the 16% off, but 12% ain't too bad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyarque Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) Probably gonna get a set of 1/60 GBP armor after this, and repaint it to VFX color scheme...hmmmm, once I installed it on the VFX, might add some weathering effect as well. Edited April 27, 2011 by boyarque Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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