Scyla Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Are the armor panels still the wrong color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 As far as we can tell, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Maybe the color turns magically to a light gray at the day of the release. Oh, and they include a pair of new shoulder blocks that are not made out of explodium. One can dream, one can dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_BS-AS Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Maybe the color turns magically to a light gray at the day of the release. Oh, and they include a pair of new shoulder blocks that are not made out of explodium. One can dream, one can dream. THIS. Even by alienating the customer base, they SHOULD add replacement parts with the Armored Parts. It´s just impossible now to pretend that it´s a random problem. The shoulder pieces (NUNS) and the little black folding triangles ARE BREAKING DOWN EVERYWHERE. Here in Argentina it´s unbelievable hard to own one of those, and to have a broken one (even if it´s a little triangle like my case) it´s just frustrating. Has anyone of the pro-reviewers (or the japanese speaking members) contacted Bandai in any viable form to ask for replacement parts included AT LEAST WITH the Armored Parts. I´m not asking for free replacements (wich they should be, btw), but at least "paid" ones.... or something. I really don´t know what to think. It´s like they just f*cke* us up with this release, and don´t give a dam*n about it. Edited September 12, 2013 by Astro_BS-AS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 While I feel I shouldn't have to, I would gladly pay for official replacement parts. It would be preferable to my 171 sitting here without shoulderpads. Do you hear me, Bandai, you can make a profit from your mistake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I need triangles and a main swing arm. But after taking mine down to pieces, I think all of these are going to die Agonizing grey plastic breaking deaths. The only good is that even with the breaks, fighter mode still looks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastik Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I wouldn't mind seeing some shapeway replacements then I could finally transform this bird without worrying about the impending doom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potato Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Well...One of CF's black triangle finally broke. As for Alto, one of mine broke...but not the black triangle. RAther the smaller non-removable pin that holds the wing in. Not the one that keeps popping off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Message to jenius: As a lot of people read your reviews before purchasing a toy, I'd recommend you to kindly update the VF-171 Durability & Built section which still states that "so far the expected 5% failure rate seems to be correct" Was just scanning through this thread and saw that. I usually specify that my durability scores are preliminary based on immediate feedback and while I do regularly update old posts it's more of an 'as luck has it I had this old toy out' sort of thing. That said, I went ahead and updated my post tonight. Now to get back to my VF-27 post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Looking at the pics, it looks like the parts are the same color as the Alto set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Well...One of CF's black triangle finally broke. As for Alto, one of mine broke...but not the black triangle. RAther the smaller non-removable pin that holds the wing in. Not the one that keeps popping off. Actually, those aren't even necessary for the wings to stay on. They only act as locator pins to help hold on the wings when the larger pins are removed. The wing doesn't actually rotate around those, it rotates around the base where those little nubs are mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzgundam010 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I don't mind paying for replacement part, but I am really not expecting them from Bandai. Shapeway is our best hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3D-Brainx Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I hope credibility towards the 171 mold doesn't affect too much Bandai's decision upon releasing new toys. I'm still hopping for an RVF-171 Lucca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I don't mind paying for replacement part, but I am really not expecting them from Bandai. Shapeway is our best hope. To that end, the folding triangles are so thin that I don't think printed replacements would work. On the other hand, I wouldn't mind a removable part to replace them, should mine break. It'd actually be easier to deal with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Luca's RVF-171 could be a Hero or a Cannon Fodder. Obviously in the Show he was a Hero and that's the the only time I believe we saw a R variant. In the Movie, the RVF-171 was shown a very few times, and they were all cannon fodders. I'd think it would sell. It would also complete team NUNS Alto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Was just scanning through this thread and saw that. I usually specify that my durability scores are preliminary based on immediate feedback and while I do regularly update old posts it's more of an 'as luck has it I had this old toy out' sort of thing. That said, I went ahead and updated my post tonight. Now to get back to my VF-27 post. If you get a chance to, might I also suggest making a mention about the black NUNS triangles also being prone to cracking/breaking as it seems to happen almost as much as on the thin filler black triangle pieces and it is a more critical part than the filler pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Well...One of CF's black triangle finally broke. As for Alto, one of mine broke...but not the black triangle. RAther the smaller non-removable pin that holds the wing in. Not the one that keeps popping off. Same happened to me. I glued it back on and it seems to be holding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) If you guys want to send me pics I'd be happy to include them. You can post them here with a note that you wouldn't mind me using them. Edited September 13, 2013 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 I was wrong, I totally forgot Lucas's RVF-171 was an ex. Cannon fodder RVF-171 from movie and TV. Luca RVF-171 from TV (top corner) I hope we see that variant some day. I ordered another set of super parts for my last CF. Now to determine wether or not I buy Alto's supers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I just paid for my super pack set. I'm looking forward to getting missile accessories. I think I'm going to try repainting the armor pieces. Did the CF version of the super pack show up in any of the Macross Chronicle issues? I think I'll need to reference something for an idea on how the whole thing (such as the leg parts which I don't recall seeing) is colored and hopefully get a better on the shade of gray to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Not from the Chronicle, but these may help. I'm pondering doing the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I just paid for my super pack set. I'm looking forward to getting missile accessories. I think I'm going to try repainting the armor pieces. Did the CF version of the super pack show up in any of the Macross Chronicle issues? I think I'll need to reference something for an idea on how the whole thing (such as the leg parts which I don't recall seeing) is colored and hopefully get a better on the shade of gray to use. If you get the references, I'd be interested in it too. Depending on the extent of the masking and if there's any text graphics, I'd be interested (if its not too much work ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Not from the Chronicle, but these may help. I'm pondering doing the same thing. Thanks. That should do. I guess I can infer that anywhere there is blue on the leg armor should be made light gray instead. If you get the references, I'd be interested in it too. Depending on the extent of the masking and if there's any text graphics, I'd be interested (if its not too much work ;-) There weren't any text markings on the one for the EX so I don't expect any on this one either. It should be a relatively simple job with no markings to have to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentCrossHairs Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 The VF 171 cannon fodders are one of the sexiest general fighters in Macross right now. So happy they didn't make these brown. It really suck that the quality on some of the toys are terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I just got my Alto 171 super parts from NY, Now I'm even more excited for the CF parts coming next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelay Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 What's the best deal going on a FAST Pack preorder? I see NY has them for 6,180¥. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 So, looking at my CF-171, I noticed a bunch of what looks like stress fractures spreading across one of the little triangle flaps on the underside. I haven't even transformed it, and it's been sitting on its gear pretty much since I got it. Really can't believe how shoddy some of Bandai's parts seem to be.. it's like the VF-0 shoulders all over again. I wonder how hard it would be to remove those pieces entirely, and replace them with the same style flap as the Yamato VF-17 uses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I'm feeling stupid, what's the trick to getting the Battroid adapter for the stand to lock in. The figure just pops out and leans forward. It's bad enough the Battroid mode doesn't lock into place, But the stand actually creates more slop with the little bit of lock It actually gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I remember struggling with that for a bit also, I can't recall the resolution but I'll be sure to try it again when I shoot the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Well I have a CF on the way to me, so when it arrives I'll attempt to swap out the shoulder sections with the Alto. That should hopefully give me a fully functioning 171 CF. Ill take some pics when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Seeing the number of issues, i decided to stop my preorder for the armor packs for the CF VF-171. Its just a matter of time the parts on mine will give way even though i have not transformed them yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastik Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I paid for my armored set at NY but won't get it til the end of October because I ordered it with the 25g super parts. oh well, that's the price I pay for saving $7 on combined shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsain Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 My armor set has shipped out! Economy from NY, though, so I'm sure that other folks will be posting pic before it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 My Armor parts have shipped as well. We'll see how long it takes for Fed Ex to arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikElvis Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Psyched for the super parts! 2 of my three CF's had broken triangles but its still one of my favorite valks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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