atreyu2112 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Is it possible to order the Max from that site even though I'm in the States? I don't get it. The site seems to say that they will take pre-orders through September... Do you need some special membership or something? I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Is it possible to order the Max from that site even though I'm in the States? I don't get it. The site seems to say that they will take pre-orders through September... Do you need some special membership or something? I don't get it. you have to have an address in Japan or a Japanese resident proxy to order it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Is it possible to order the Max from that site even though I'm in the States? I don't get it. The site seems to say that they will take pre-orders through September... Do you need some special membership or something? I don't get it. You can try a deputy service like Celga, Shopping Mall Japan, Crescent-Shop, etc. Though mostly for Yahoo Japan auction purchases, these places also have a service where they buy the items for you from Japanese sites that don't ship internationally. I've used Crescent-Shop and Celga before for buying doujinshi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 You can try a deputy service like Celga, Shopping Mall Japan, Crescent-Shop, etc. Though mostly for Yahoo Japan auction purchases, these places also have a service where they buy the items for you from Japanese sites that don't ship internationally. I've used Crescent-Shop and Celga before for buying doujinshi. Thanks for the heads up man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atreyu2112 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the heads up - very interesting! The guys here are always great. I have heard of more ways to get toys here than anywhere else, and I really appreciate it. If anyone is interested, Toy-wave has a pre-order up for the VF-1J Max HERE. A little pricey but maybe worth it? Edited June 4, 2010 by atreyu2112 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Ebay's got Max for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atreyu2112 Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Wow - the Max is going to cost as much as a Yamato 1/60 Valk... Should I really commit to these or just get the remaining 4 Valks I need to complete my 1/60 collection? Damn man, this is a tough one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 still don't have a convincing reason or desire to own any Hi-Metal VF-1. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomac66 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi, someone know the release date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Positronic Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi, someone know the release date? Hobby Search says the release date for the regular VF-1J is "June". My preorder hasn't shipped yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 still don't have a convincing reason or desire to own any Hi-Metal VF-1. Graham Only way I'll desire one is if Bandai releases a Regult model to go along with the Hi-Metal VF-1 that will cost about $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 Hi, someone know the release date? Supposedly June 26th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GU-11 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) The most I'll buy is the upcoming VF-1J. As it is, I'm in too deep with Yamato's 1/60's to be starting the same collection in a new toyline: VF-1A Max TV VF-1J M&M VF-1D VR VF-1J Hikaru (ordered yesterday) VF-1S Roy TV (preordered) BTW, is there any possibility of a VF-2SS for the HM line? Personally, I just can't see how a Macross "staple" like Max's -1J can be made into a web exclusive. A MacII VF-2SS? Maybe. But Max, and all by himself, too? You can't have a Max -1J without Milia. Edited June 10, 2010 by GU-11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Passing on this as well, just waiting for the YF-21/22, VF-2SS or the VF-171. Not holding my breath though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axure Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 yeah, I've had enough vf-1's. I'm holding off on the hi-metals until there's a yf-19 or vf-11b. And I guess I'm warming up to the vf-17 design, with the exception of that unfortunate gerwalk. So I'm slightly holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Instead of going for VF-1J Max, they have made the second one VF-1S Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET7 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Instead of going for VF-1J Max, they have made the second one VF-1S Roy. agreed, it would be a seller if it came with strike parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I hear Bandai is not going to bundle the super parts (but almost certainly will release them). The idea is that the economy in Japan is not very good and there seems to be a toy buying threshold just above where they're going to be selling their Hi-Metal VF-1. The price + super parts is viewed as above that buying threshold. So, I'm not expecting to see any bundles until this line picks up some momentum. The same logic is also why the VF-19K toy has had so much after the fact development. They figured people would balk at the idea of purchasing it for just a tiny bit more than its MSRP but if people really liked it they might pick up the extras that might have otherwise come bundled with a more expensive toy separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atreyu2112 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I am still on the fence about these too! I have a pre-order in for the 1J Hikaru but I really don't want to spend $100+ on the 1J Max. That's holding me back BIG time. Add to that, the price point on these is almost too close to standard 1/60 v2 Valks. I already have 6 1/60 v2 Valks with only 3 to go for me to be really happy, and one of the Valks I still need happens to be the Max 1J. I might be stickin to the 1/60s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I'm kinda glad Max is a web exclusive. Makes me not want the entire line. I'll probably just get one of each variant. I'll get 2 seaters for sure though if they make them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 SO no exact release date yet? Some sources say June 10, some say June 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomac66 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 June 26 is finally the official release date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Max Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I hear Bandai is not going to bundle the super parts (but almost certainly will release them). The idea is that the economy in Japan is not very good and there seems to be a toy buying threshold just above where they're going to be selling their Hi-Metal VF-1. The price + super parts is viewed as above that buying threshold. So, I'm not expecting to see any bundles until this line picks up some momentum. The same logic is also why the VF-19K toy has had so much after the fact development. They figured people would balk at the idea of purchasing it for just a tiny bit more than its MSRP but if people really liked it they might pick up the extras that might have otherwise come bundled with a more expensive toy separately. They're going to be tamashi exclusives, aren't they... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickayesou Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted June 12, 2010 Share Posted June 12, 2010 the box In this case, bandai wins on the packaging and boxart over Yamato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Waiting for reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Positronic Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Personally, I just can't see how a Macross "staple" like Max's -1J can be made into a web exclusive. A MacII VF-2SS? Maybe. But Max, and all by himself, too? You can't have a Max -1J without Milia. It seems to me like Max and Milia are exclusives pretty often. Both transforming and non-transforming Max and Milia Revoltechs were exclusives, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaorin Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) I am happy with my 1:60 V2. ditto. the hip joint system on this turkey is fairly awful, though i suppose that it is the only way to make the mechanism durable in teeny 1/100 scale, outside of a hideous swing-bar system ala the 1/72 HCM... fairly homely looking little bastards, but they sure have some major nostalgia value... Edited June 15, 2010 by Shaorin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 The hip joint is hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 "hilarious"? I don't get it. Seems like a clever design the way it slides in and out from the thigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takatoys Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I think he meant it looks funny with one leg in and one out of the thigh. I didn't know about this new hip joint system. It is certainly an innovation of the ones used by Yamato and the old ones from Bandai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I'm really eager to see how the hip joint functions in my hands. Having it be able to extend away from the body could hugely improve articulation but if it comes at the expense of making the hip harder to angle that'd be a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I'm looking forward to putting it next to all my other 1/100 scale VF-1Js I'll have to build Wave's 1/100 kit as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I don't own 1 or 2 of every 1/60 and 1/48 ever made, so I'll probably be collecting all of this line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkenstein Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Since Robotech.com is importing the transformable Revoltech fighters, is there a possibility of them importing the VF-Hi meal Valkyries too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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