Jasonc Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 But Jason - I thought people were saying the Phalanx would not just be a kit of the top half - but the whole thing? So do we really need a Defender or Tomahawk lower half to make our Phalanx? I thought it was going to be just the top portion, as the waist and legs are the exact same. Either way, I have the destroid parts just in case, and I'd rather chance it, then have only half of it, and then have to start looking. I think if the phalanx comes out with only the top half, the other releases will probably be in higher demand, and may shoot the price up a bit. I really don't want to get into that position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I thought it was going to be just the top portion, as the waist and legs are the exact same. Either way, I have the destroid parts just in case, and I'd rather chance it, then have only half of it, and then have to start looking. I think if the phalanx comes out with only the top half, the other releases will probably be in higher demand, and may shoot the price up a bit. I really don't want to get into that position. What Yamato announced at WF2011 Summer was a 1/60 Destroid Phalanx No Paint Hybrid kit (temporary name) that would include both the resin top half and ABS lower half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Some items like the GBP standalone armor have already been yanked from the sales slightly after they got to "back-order" status. Once you see "low stock", you gotta act fast Edited August 12, 2011 by BlueMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 What Yamato announced at WF2011 Summer was a 1/60 Destroid Phalanx No Paint Hybrid kit (temporary name) that would include both the resin top half and ABS lower half. That makes sense to me. Because trying to match the light brown of the tomahawk or yellow of the defender EXACTLY for the top portion of your Phalanx wouldn't be easy. Realistically though - the bottoms of these guys were made so they could be swapped. If a Phalanx's legs were damaged in battle they would have just slapped on any extra lower half they could find to send it out again... Any approx. release dates for the kit? Hope its not more than $150, and hope it comes with 2 hangar guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted August 13, 2011 Share Posted August 13, 2011 That makes sense to me. Because trying to match the light brown of the tomahawk or yellow of the defender EXACTLY for the top portion of your Phalanx wouldn't be easy. Realistically though - the bottoms of these guys were made so they could be swapped. If a Phalanx's legs were damaged in battle they would have just slapped on any extra lower half they could find to send it out again... Any approx. release dates for the kit? Hope its not more than $150, and hope it comes with 2 hangar guys... So, we're looking at an extra $100 just for the bottom part added to the kit, instead of being able to simply buy a whole new destroid for almost same said amount. Oh well. Start saving now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamadoma Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Has anyone bought the VF-1J Hikaru from the past sale? I'm kinda curious if the shoulders are already fixed. Otherwise I would have to wait for the Gray Visor version to restock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraph1981 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I did a couple of weeks ago. The vf-1j hikaru had the clear canopy and shoulder fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Has anyone bought the VF-1J Hikaru from the past sale? I'm kinda curious if the shoulders are already fixed. Otherwise I would have to wait for the Gray Visor version to restock. I bought it in the last sale and so did some others who post on anymoon.com, it's the updated version with good shoulders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Someone PM me if they see the Regult go down anymore! Hoping for 30% off, but I know that might mean missing it entirely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I also want a regult but I will not pay more that cost me my sdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamadoma Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I bought it in the last sale and so did some others who post on anymoon.com, it's the updated version with good shoulders. Is it guaranteed that a VF-1J Hikaru with clear canopy has the shoulder fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraph1981 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) The original v2 1/60 VF-1J with the shoulder problems had the rainbow canopy. The VF-1J I bought a few weeks ago from HLJ is the 05/2010 reissue that has a clear canopy with fixed shoulders and an improved/larger crotch locking mechanism. Incidentally, Max and Hayao's TV version 1/60 VF-1's currently being sold at HLJ also have clear canopies. (I just got these). The only ones I think you need to concern yourself from them would be the 1/60 VF-1A Hikaru DYRL and possibly the VF-1S Hikaru DYRL as well. (The other ones that had problems seem to be sold out from that site) Edited September 4, 2011 by seraph1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamadoma Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I just remembered getting a DYRL VF-1A Max (the solo one) by the end of 2010 and it also had the clear canopy with the larger crotch hatch. I hope the VF-1J I saw on a local store here would be totally safe since it has the clear canopy. I can't afford it to have exploding shoulders since I plan to get it for the Armored VF-1J configuration since they don't sell the bundled ones here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraph1981 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) I just remembered getting a DYRL VF-1A Max (the solo one) by the end of 2010 and it also had the clear canopy with the larger crotch hatch. I hope the VF-1J I saw on a local store here would be totally safe since it has the clear canopy. I can't afford it to have exploding shoulders since I plan to get it for the Armored VF-1J configuration since they don't sell the bundled ones here. If it has a clear canopy then it should be fine. The vf-1's that had the shoulder problems had the rainbow canopy. Edited September 4, 2011 by seraph1981 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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