cyde01 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 everything seems to be painted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 everything seems to be painted... only way to know for sure is to compare to a regular out of the box version. Generally speaking, production samples are usually just not very detailed, body still has paint apps, but smaller details are left out, and general there is no tampo stamp. I've had many different companies samples in hand, they are all different, but those two are the normal things left out on samples. broken pieces are usual, as it may be a early sample, that shows work needed on a specific area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyde01 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 seller messaged me back. apparently he got it from graham lol. he even linked the thread where graham put it up for sale. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35437 i guess it's legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 seller messaged me back. apparently he got it from graham lol. he even linked the thread where graham put it up for sale. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35437 i guess it's legit. Dang, there were some good deals in that thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 So the 4Gs are all gone? Except for the $1000 ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 So the 4Gs are all gone? Except for the $1000 ones? You can try ebay, they're around 500-600 now last time I saw. ouch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) seller messaged me back. apparently he got it from graham lol. he even linked the thread where graham put it up for sale. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35437 i guess it's legit. You just got yourself a little piece of Yamato history there then. Grats on a nice find! Edited April 2, 2013 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 everything seems to be painted... From your pictures, the toy is molded in color like all other commercial toys that we are getting. seller messaged me back. apparently he got it from graham lol. he even linked the thread where graham put it up for sale. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35437 i guess it's legit. I think this is more like a mass production sample given to Graham by Yamato back then. I don't think it's a pre-production sample, needless to say it's definitely not the painted prototype that we see on box art for advertisement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 You can try ebay, they're around 500-600 now last time I saw. ouch!! Yikes! Any good soul out there wanna sell it in the 400 range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I don't understand why more people don't like the VF-22's? Sure they are finnicky but omg they are beautiful... and cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I don't understand why more people don't like the VF-22's? Sure they are finnicky but omg they are beautiful... and cheap! I know right? I've got 9 and more coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I know right? I've got 9 and more coming. 9 VF-22's or 1 VF-22 and 8 other various toys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 9 VF-22s? WOW!! Anyway, so, I contacted Angolz and inquire about a recent restock they had. Here's what they answered: Thanks for your email. We are getting our stock from Hong Kong's authorized distributor of Yamato. We have been trying to contact the CEO of the company, but they are not very responsive. And from the news till now the new company is probably going to produce something else other then the Macross series. Thanks and regards,Shantae ChiuAngolz Help Department Doesn't look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) I've been on a VF-22 / YF-21 binge O_o all 3 VF-22's off ebay for less than 130 shipped each, then another pair of Max / Milia off of MW-world for 125 shipped each, then a 1/60 YF-21 1st release off MW-world for 165 shipped.... Considering raiding ANGOLZ to get more Gamlins for customizing I guess VF-22 fans got it easy because the demand is so low for these that they are like 100 bucks off retail 3 years after release Edited April 3, 2013 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) 9 VF-22's or 1 VF-22 and 8 other various toys? 22s only lmao. Have got a few YF-21s as well and more gamlins incoming. I want a squadron, and their unpopularity is making it easier. However if Arcadia starts making a renewal/version 3 i'm going to be sooooooooooooo broke. I've been on a VF-21 / YF-21 binge O_o all 3 VF-22's off ebay for less than 130 shipped each, then another pair of Max / Milia off of MW-world for 125 shipped each, then a 1/60 YF-21 1st release off MW-world for 165 shipped.... Considering raiding ANGOLZ to get more Gamlins for customizing I guess VF-22 fans got it easy because the demand is so low for these that they are like 100 bucks off retail 3 years after release /sturmvogel5, it's been lonely... Edited April 3, 2013 by raptormesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 22s only lmao. Have got a few YF-21s as well and more gamlins incoming. I want a squadron, and their unpopularity is making it easier. However if Arcadia starts making a renewal/version 3 i'm going to be sooooooooooooo broke. /sturmvogel5, it's been lonely... /sturmvogel5 back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I know right? I've got 9 and more coming. Pics of the fleet? 9 VF-22s? WOW!! Anyway, so, I contacted Angolz and inquire about a recent restock they had. Here's what they answered: Doesn't look good. "From the news?" Unless the distributors know something and told Angolz directly we've already been told that no news is potentially good news in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usagiz Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I could use one more VF-22S, but they are starting to get scarce! (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genomcorp Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 just picked up a Low Viz VF-1S Focker off yahoo JPN for a little over ¥9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 just picked up a Low Viz VF-1S Focker off yahoo JPN for a little over ¥9000 Wow, how did you even manage to track it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Wow, how did you even manage to track it down? yeah and how do you use yahoo jpn? i've been looking for a low viz for so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genomcorp Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Wow, how did you even manage to track it down? i just use rinkya to search for stuff on yahoo JPN's auctions and kuboten to bid for me (its actually much cheaper than rinkya). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimis Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 (edited) The one with the stress mark? Saw that one too, but it put me off. Edited April 3, 2013 by Dimis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genomcorp Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 yep, thats the one.the seller had 100% feedback, so i m hoping its just that tiny mark and everything else is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 i just use rinkya to search for stuff on yahoo JPN's auctions and kuboten to bid for me (its actually much cheaper than rinkya). thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyde01 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 graham, any chance you can confirm that this is in fact a production sample that was once owned by you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 yep, thats the one. the seller had 100% feedback, so i m hoping its just that tiny mark and everything else is ok. Where was the stress mark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimis Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Where was the stress mark? The trapdoor under the cockpit where the crotch locks in. It didn't look dangerous so i'm sure it will be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkillingsworth Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 No more $98 Gamlins at Angolz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRoz Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I want to see someone panic buy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I want to see someone panic buy this. There's panic buying and then there's stupid buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I wanna see someone stupid-buy that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 At least they don't charge too much for shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptormesh Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Pics of the fleet? "From the news?" Unless the distributors know something and told Angolz directly we've already been told that no news is potentially good news in this case. Sadly they are mostly in storage until I find a proper place to display them. Planning to create a decently size tarmac diorama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk009 Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Yeah, but you need to know that those are old stock photos, so the seller might not even have those valks on hand. Once someone places a bid on it then they go out and find these valks from local shops. I am actually a little cautious when buying off EBay when only stock photos are used, not to mention when dealing in pricey items! Actually, even Angolz apply these method as their warehouse is in the same building as my friend's and I have seen some of their employees doing bulk buys from local toy shops! Edited April 4, 2013 by Valk009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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