Chronocidal Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Good point, it's not just the diecast that messes it up. I'm just tired of losing paint. I do think though that if they molded the intakes out of plastic, it'd be much easier for them to mold tabs/slots into the intakes to make them stay on. The one word that comes to mind with those intakes is "imprecise." The casting just is not anywhere as crisp as the plastic, and I think that's part of what hurts the way the armor attaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Just got my super pack - surprised to see a full set of stand adapters. Don't have any real trouble with the intake cover, other than they seems to slightly conflict with the fighter mode stand adapter. One of the missile cover like to pop out because the sliding part is a bit too tight. New review from Gamu-toys, but his site is very very slow. http://gamu-toys.info/goukin/gouki/dx21/dx21.html Edited May 11, 2012 by CF18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanoplasm Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Potential Alto rerelease? I may bite, but just maybe........crap then I would have to buy the super packs. Just reporting it is confirmed that no re-release for any VF-25x in the month of August or before that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 You know.. I don't get it. Is Bandai getting paid under the table to create a shortage of these things? It makes no freaking sense. Maybe they're just upset that the re-released chunkies got overshadowed by Yamato, and are determined to make themselves into some kind of legend like the original Takatokus? I don't see how that would EVER benefit them though, because they're not making anything off the crazy prices the hoarders quote when they sell these to collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanoplasm Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I think Bandai will re-release the VF-25x when there is a slow month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I think Bandai will re-release the VF-25x when there is a slow month. I agree, it's a matter of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bariaburu Faita Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 A possible factor is that its the end of the fiscal year, and tax time is coming soon. In Japan companies are taxed on their inventory. So if they have a large production run that has not sold they will get taxed for the retail value and loose most of their profit. This is a big reason so many companies in Japan are making pre-orders and made to order items so that they have 100% of a production run sold. You know.. I don't get it. Is Bandai getting paid under the table to create a shortage of these things? It makes no freaking sense. Maybe they're just upset that the re-released chunkies got overshadowed by Yamato, and are determined to make themselves into some kind of legend like the original Takatokus? I don't see how that would EVER benefit them though, because they're not making anything off the crazy prices the hoarders quote when they sell these to collectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 A possible factor is that its the end of the fiscal year, and tax time is coming soon. In Japan companies are taxed on their inventory. So if they have a large production run that has not sold they will get taxed for the retail value and loose most of their profit. This is a big reason so many companies in Japan are making pre-orders and made to order items so that they have 100% of a production run sold. That is interesting. I did not know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnlee1981 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Hmm was wondering, why is there no conversation on the re-release of the YF-29 since the old thread was locked? Going to be released soon, wondering if there is any chance of getting one nowdays or if there is any chance of a 2nd re-release or even better, a 2nd re-release with super pack included! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckethead523 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 i dont want to justify paying $330US for Alto or Ozma renewal, but Ive been waiting a long time and I missed out on preordering the VF-29 Durandal renewal, so I may have to fork over the cash to evilbay if I have to wait till the end of the year for a rerelease. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I'm waiting for an Alto re-release, however long it takes. Buying the super and armor packs now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locidm Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) Finally got mine today. I'm struggling with taking a good picture with my crappy camera. Alto looks good and I'm loving him so far. Edited May 12, 2012 by locidm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locidm Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) Gerwalk mode! The parts are actually a little more fiddly that I'd like, the hip armor attaches funny in Gerwalk mode, but at least it stays on (unlike the atrocious V1 armor and FP parts). Edited May 12, 2012 by locidm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 You know, probably a silly question.. but how easily can you transform it with the parts on? I tried yesterday, and was mostly annoyed that pieces kept falling off. I found it was just easier to take them off to transform it, then put them back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Did you watch VF5SS's review? He transformed it with the parts on to show exactly that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Not yet, I've skipped a lot of videos due to my work computer not liking to play them. I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confuseguy Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Anyone wants a new VF-25S from Japan at US$280+ See link... http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/figurines-autres/902-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-ozma-lee-custom-renewal-ver.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Finally got around to doing a wash on the super parts. Nothing special, just wanted to bring out the surface details a little more. Seemed a shame not to. Anyway, hope everyone who wanted super parts have them in their hands by now and are enjoying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 It really looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps99042 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Anyone wants a new VF-25S from Japan at US$280+ See link... http://www.nippon-ya...enewal-ver.html They already bumped up the price to $300... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF5SS Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Plus, frankly---I don't think very many Japanese people know the "correct" pronunciation of western aviation words---they just do strict transliteration of the letters seen in books etc. that is not how Katakana works. like at all. They are probably just using some non standard pronunciation or one that isn't common to english or the term's originating language. Japanese writers will happily use the Greek pronunciation for things like "Eureka" and "Titans" which sounds totally weird when we watch dubs and people are going on about "Ehrehka" and the "Tee-tahns." Did you know the Elmeth from Gundam is actually named after Hermes? Because the katakana is the transliteration of the Greek pronunciation. The more you know~ How well does "Illinois" come across? イリノイ :3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor One Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 (edited) イリノイ :3 Isn't that pretty much the same as the English pronunciation? Edit: ah never mind, it was David who suggested otherwise Edited May 12, 2012 by Raptor One Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 That still doesn't really explain vernier. The term is named after the person (a French guy) so there really is only one word and one pronunciation. It's inherently French. It'd be like saying that "Deutschland" has an equally-correct alternate pronunciation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) I've always said it as vern-ee-yurs myself and I'm not gonna change that cause I ain't listening to some PONY-GUY on the internet! All kidding aside, I did not know it was vern-ee-yays either but I'm not a guy who knows a lot about aeronautics in general (only which planes are pretty ones). I'll probably continue saying it my way cause I'm a forgetful SOB. I'm part of the problem, I know. In other news, I can't wait until my Ozma and Alto packs come in on Monday (thanks, anonymous guys from Tokyo-Hunter!). I don't even have an Alto but I got one for safe-keeping in the hopes I'll have an Alto later. Edited May 13, 2012 by xrentonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 [...] In other news, I can't wait until my Ozma and Alto packs come in on Monday (thanks, anonymous guys from Tokyo-Hunter!). I don't even have an Alto but I got one for safe-keeping in the hopes I'll have an Alto later. There are some very cheap ones here: http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/macross/2455-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-25f-messiah-valkyrie-saotome-alto-custom-renewal-version-.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Got my super packs from nanoplasm. Does the crotch armor really do anything? I haven't changed it from battroid, but so far, I've just left the original piece on. Downside, there seems to be some glue residue on the leg armor. Think I'd be safe trying a little alcohol or nail polish remover on it? Otherwise, it looks great! (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 There are some very cheap ones here: http://www.nippon-ya...l-version-.html Man, with prices like that, I can wait. Ozma's the show for me anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Got my super packs from nanoplasm. Does the crotch armor really do anything? I haven't changed it from battroid, but so far, I've just left the original piece on. Downside, there seems to be some glue residue on the leg armor. Think I'd be safe trying a little alcohol or nail polish remover on it? Otherwise, it looks great! (null) I don't know if I'd risk it, unless it's nowhere near any paint. Depending on the type of glue it is, you might do more damage to the plastic than the glue already has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Applied wash to the crotch plate... and it still looks awful. Let's face it, the super part crotch is just ugly, regardless of which version you're looking at. It just doesn't match up with the rest of the super parts. Also, how does it eject when in fighter mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 Like Kelsain said....I wonder what the point to it is?? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Man, with prices like that, I can wait. Ozma's the show for me anyway. Oh, Ozma's valk is a lot cheaper: http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/figurines-autres/902-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-25-messiah-valkyrie-ozma-lee-custom-renewal-ver.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Like Kelsain said....I wonder what the point to it is?? Chris To shield the valk's... oh. Yeah, I imagine it's just an armor plate to cover the hip mechanisms, but the piece bandai included looks like a completely unfinished piece, straight out of the mold. I can't see myself ever using it, it just looks hideous. Not that my VF-25s ever leave fighter anyway, but still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 About the hip cover, I found that if I first separate the lower flap from it, install the armor to the intake and then put the flap back on, then it will stay secured. I think that's what I did with mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowRaven Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 another yf-29 bbts preorder is up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpnel Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 another yf-29 bbts preorder is up. Where? I didn't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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