Valkyrie Magnus Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 You could always buy a VF-1A Max and VF-1S Hikaru and switch the heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locidm Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Heat shield color and number are different though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon18 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I think he means swap the 1S head and put it on the 1A Max giving you a 1S Max. Not the other way round Since we're on the topic of 1S Max, here's one: http://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/v361444239 With strike parts, 25500 before proxies and shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 You could always buy a VF-1A Max and VF-1S Hikaru and switch the heads Hahaha I agree, i have the DYRL skull squadron. If I want max's or hikaru's 1S, I could just put Focker's 1S head on either. Just need to ignore the yellow arrows on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) You could always buy a VF-1A Max and VF-1S Hikaru and switch the heads haha i saw that in your display case. lol Heat shield color and number are different though yep! i think in magnus' display case you can see the blue heatshield. Edited May 31, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Somebody got themselves a deal; http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1035463.html -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrain Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Somebody got themselves a deal; http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1035463.html -b. i cried when i saw that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enphily Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) The shoulders are bad on those releases. I bet its broken already.... Then they ask 250 a non 30th tv hik. weirdos. Edited June 1, 2014 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) It's gotten pretty easy to replace the broken shoulders at this point though, I think a lot of people aren't so concerned about it. I've actually gone and replaced one of the old broken shoulders on my TV Hikaru 1J using one of the shoulder joints from one of the unassembled kits I have. Since I probably won't be transforming the kits once I paint them, it'll probably be just fine with one of the broken ones. Edited June 1, 2014 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 the only value for that set is the tv fast packs which go for about 10000yen. so it's like getting a bonus hikuru 1j for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raya1823 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 i cried when i saw that lol, I knew that as soon as i got my VF-1J they would be showing up on Mandarake. On heck of a deal, I paid more for just the Valk. Go figure, LOL. The shoulders are bad on those releases. I bet its broken already.... Then they ask 250 a non 30th tv hik. weirdos. Ok, Why is it 250??? Is it really worth that much MIB?? To bad I'm not a serious collector, because as soon as I get my 1J, its coming out of its box, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 .Then they ask 250 a non 30th tv hik. weirdos. lol, I knew that as soon as i got my VF-1J they would be showing up on Mandarake. On heck of a deal, I paid more for just the Valk. Go figure, LOL. Ok, Why is it 250??? Is it really worth that much MIB?? To bad I'm not a serious collector, because as soon as I get my 1J, its coming out of its box, lol. let's move that discussion over here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=18530&page=22 jvmacross posted it several times: this is thread is for completed sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Just a quick note on that price discrepancy on the VF-1J with and without Fast Packs, although both listed on Mandarake they are from (2) different stores, I see a lot of price differences between their locations. @ David/anyone else, that link is for the Auctions of Great Absurdity thread, here's the one for items not yet sold on Mandarake; http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=41092 -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 YAMATO 1/60 V2 Super VF-1J Milia-type - used - 26,500 JPY (before proxy fees and shipping to your country) http://page17.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v361444219 YAMATO 1/60 V2 Super VF-1J Max-type - used - 34,000 JPY (before proxy fees and shipping to your country) http://page3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/c459427689 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreichma Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I have no idea how to buy from there, its all in japanese and i don't know how to find a proxy. A lot of great items come up on there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YF-29 Durandal Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I have no idea how to buy from there, its all in japanese and i don't know how to find a proxy. A lot of great items come up on there though. Here you go. http://www.japamart.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreichma Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks, have you used this proxy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YF-29 Durandal Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks, have you used this proxy? It's my favourite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreichma Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks. Edited June 1, 2014 by sreichma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 It's gotten pretty easy to replace the broken shoulders at this point though, I think a lot of people aren't so concerned about it. I've actually gone and replaced one of the old broken shoulders on my TV Hikaru 1J using one of the shoulder joints from one of the unassembled kits I have. Since I probably won't be transforming the kits once I paint them, it'll probably be just fine with one of the broken ones. Maybe, but I don't want to be the one to do it for 100+ bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Don't even know why people still worry about the shoulders. I'd buy any 1/60 VF-1 V2 and not think twice about the shoulder issue. It's the easiest fix in the world...unlike certain Bandai releases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Don't even know why people still worry about the shoulders. I'd buy any 1/60 VF-1 V2 and not think twice about the shoulder issue. It's the easiest fix in the world...unlike certain ANY Bandai releases! Fixed. Bandai needs an award for the most disservice and disdain for their paying customers. Edited June 2, 2014 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Do you just replace the pins? Don't you need spare parts? Ive never bought one with broken shoulders so I've never had to do it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) Pins just need to be sanded down a little and spare shoulders are Shapeways. My biggest regret is never buying the Super Ostrich when I had the chance...those were the days before the Shapeways fix came around. Edited June 2, 2014 by xrentonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Yeah I don't have a 3D printer. I'm not that keen on having non-authentic parts on a piece, even if it's an easy fix. i can understand if you have a piece and you want to fix it.. but it's more trouble than it's worth if you can find the same one that's in better shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I'd go track down an unassembled kit then, if they're still around, and just use the parts you need from it. I could be wrong, but I don't think those would be as expensive as the fully assembled releases. It's just an awful lot to pay for authentic parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Fair enough. I'm of the mind that I'd rather enjoy my toys than worry about a tiny part being unauthentic. The Shapeways part is pretty close though so most people shouldn't think twice in my opinion. I do have about 5 of the kits laying around though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 There is something to be said that the OCD side of me can't seem to get behind the Shapeways replacement shoulders. Kind of like smacking after market parts on your brand new car. BUT If there is a Valk that I really want, and the shoulders are the only issue and I can get them replaced then I'm going to pull the trigger - provided the price is right. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 You know, I'm not sure if any of the broken shoulders I got have actually completely failed. They had clear cracks in them, yes, but nothing ever broke badly enough that it couldn't be glued back together, and hold decently well. I know that's probably not the case for everyone, but even then, I know people came up with some fancy methods to reinforce and fix the stock shoulders, even if they were cracked. It wouldn't stop me from picking up a good deal, especially for something like an old DYRL or VT/VF-1D, since you can't print the parts in those colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) I'd probably just print them in grey and call it a day. I'm not a particular man when it comes to these things and to me they'd look just fine Edited June 2, 2014 by xrentonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 (edited) was just doing a little browsing through the history of sold items on Mandarake only to find a few things that went for prices that would churn any stomach especially considering what they demand now days.. here's to mention a few.. http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-183892.html http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-296660.html http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-982389.html I could almost cry.. its sad just sad.. Edited June 2, 2014 by spanner76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 ^And that my friend is why Yamato went out of business. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Inflation and a global economic downturn. I was trying to find the date on those sales, but yeah things changed in 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2k6 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Well, I just won my first auction on Yahoo Japan using buyee. https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/n131679497 124,31 yens after proxy fees. Now have to wait for Shipping costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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