Ignacio Ocamica Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I've wished for years that they'd use black screws instead of chrome. Half the screws are "in the stripes" and would be invisible if black. But the chrome stands out. (Forearms too, not just legs) Yamato used black screws for the 1/48 I don't know why they changed to chrome for the v2 VF-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I'm not bothered by the screws. But as it is, I find myself agreeing more with treatment as time goes by. The bright white is making me wish this was actually a TV release of Roy with TV-style parts. And with so much going on with Macross at the moment, it's interesting that Arcadia is choosing to play it safe instead of surprising customers with rare releases or paint schemes. I dunno. I'm going to have to put some extra thought into where I'll be spending my money this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garfinkel Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I think it is more that Arcadia are worried about getting blown out of the water by Delta and all its hype. Many collectors will be saving towards Delta valks. That means they will be playing it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Given the option, I wouldn't mind screw covers if they would make them easier to remove. It just seems like every time I actually need to take something apart to fix it, I'm stymied every which way by screw covers that are so over-glued, I have to destroy them to get them out. Bandai is the worst for this though. At least with Yamato/Arcadia, the screw covers are usually easily identified, and not covered by massive glued-on panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Looking at the promo pics, the 4 screw holes on the inner side of each leg just bug the hell out of me. I see plenty of cancelling of pre-orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAC-X Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I cancelled my 2 pre-orders. This was supposed to be my first 1/60 scale VF-1 valk and I was excited. I was half as excited after Arcadia revealed the price tag. The screw holes in the promo pics didn't help. I may be nitpicking here, but at this price point I don't think its unreasonable to expect covers or something to hide those ugly holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) I cancelled my 2 pre-orders. This was supposed to be my first 1/60 scale VF-1 valk and I was excited. I was half as excited after Arcadia revealed the price tag. The screw holes in the promo pics didn't help. I may be nitpicking here, but at this price point I don't think its unreasonable to expect covers or something to hide those ugly holes.It's a decade old toy. They have improved that on VF-0, but not the way you think by having merely a cover. They strategically integrated that into the panel line. Edited May 18, 2016 by Vi-RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technoblue Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) It's a decade old toy. They have improved that on VF-0, but not the way you think by having merely a cover. They strategically integrated that into the panel line. <snip> It sucks that Arcadia didn't have solid QC on the new Zero Valkyries until the 0S. With the VF-1 reissues, I can't shake the feeling that they are missing a good opportunity by not moving outside of that Roy/Hikaru comfort zone.*shrug* I could be wrong with that impression... Edited May 18, 2016 by technoblue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walawala Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 (edited) Sorry, butter fingers. Edited May 18, 2016 by walawala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 those screw holes have always been there. chrome plate screws are way better than black ox for almost everything btw. if people are really that fussed over it you could unscrew it and put a black ox screw in or...paint the top.as for screw hole covers...that would be nice but frankly not having on in front of me right now i can't rememver if the holes are deep enough (to the head of the screw) where covers woudl stay in. maybe there is a market for that if so though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 those screw holes have always been there. chrome plate screws are way better than black ox for almost everything btw. if people are really that fussed over it you could unscrew it and put a black ox screw in or...paint the top.as for screw hole covers...that would be nice but frankly not having on in front of me right now i can't rememver if the holes are deep enough (to the head of the screw) where covers woudl stay in. maybe there is a market for that if so tho Out of curiosity, what makes chrome screws better than black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QEssential Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) I find it amusing that people are nitpicking over screws now?!? Shows really how spoilt we are! lol I could never imagine this happening 20 years ago! On another note, I'll be passing on this one. Already have the DYRL versions and the TV VF-1S. I guess the next release after this is the 1S Hikaru? Really disappointed Arcadia is not growing some balls and stepping outside their comfort zone of 1Ss... C'mon, there's tons more valks to do!!! Edited May 19, 2016 by QEssential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 You know what's also amusing? Is that if Arcadia gave us now screw covers since some of us here doesn't want to see the 'exposed' screws, people will start complaining next on how to remove those tight covers without ruining or scratching the plastic or paints or tampo prints if there's any, so that we can fix the joints if ever those gets so loose over time. In the end, people will still put the blame on Arcadia (even though they gave people what they want) for putting the screw covers. I guess, the only solution on this is, design or make your own 'perfect' toy. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'd be perfectly happy if they gave us rubbery screw covers that you can just pop in and out. Covering the screws isn't the problem, it's that they soak the darn things in super glue, and you have to practically drill them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Out of curiosity, what makes chrome screws better than black? generally they are both harder and have better corrosion resistance etc. black zinc plating would be just as good though as "chrome" with respect to corrosion but not as good at wear resistance. anyway it doesn't matter so much for toys kept in good environs but here is a quick guide http://www.instockfasteners.com/Tools/guidetofastenerplating.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 (edited) I also find it pretty odd to complain about the screw holes that were always present in this toy line. Personally I prefer them the way they are without covers. It makes it easier to do repairs. If they made rubber ones they would have to be black/white because of where the hole is in relation to the stripe. I think it could be possible though, but I don't have any knowledge on how they would mfg that. Edited May 19, 2016 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Or, if we really don't want the screw holes, we can still go the model kit route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 If I remember correctly the V1 went with the route of using rubber round covers, but those look out of place in every possible way so they dropped that on V2. I think what they are doing on recent release is brilliant by integrating the covers in the panel line. It'd be best if they leave a small indentation on the cover for maintenance, but the MW members will complain irregardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Got an email from Nippon-Yasan this morning saying the release date for this has changed from August 31st to August 25th. Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Looks like the packs might be a different color than the Yamato set. Am I the only one who is hoping this is the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barurutor Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 ^ was there any problem with the color of the Yamato DYRL packs in the first place? I plan to treat this as my TV VF-1S anyway and slap the TV Super Parts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 ^ was there any problem with the color of the Yamato DYRL packs in the first place? I plan to treat this as my TV VF-1S anyway and slap the TV Super Parts on it. Not at all, but I kinda like the idea of keeping the Yamato and Arcadia releases distinct. I just know a lot of people need FPs for their collection, and these might not jive so well with the Yamato FPs if they're a different color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erizai Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Wow, very nice box packaging, good job Arcadia. Hmmm... I actually wanted to throw all the boxes away to slim down my collection and 5S, Anyway wont be selling it.... should I keep the box??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Wow, very nice box packaging, good job Arcadia. Hmmm... I actually wanted to throw all the boxes away to slim down my collection and 5S, Anyway wont be selling it.... should I keep the box??? Seriously I'd love to take the box off your hands if you decide to toss them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Is this getting close to release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Mrk_arcadia_2016-Jul-28.jpg ARCADIA_Co_Ltd_2016-Jul-28.jpg Is it just me or does the Skull & Bones look crooked/slanted? Still looking forward to this one, can't say no to a VF-1S with FP's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iguanaman8989 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Is this getting close to release? End of August, according to HLJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 25th of August, according to NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Well I don't think I can wait that long to ship my Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy17 Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Back up available for order on HLJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 (edited) Back up available for order on HLJ. Already put my order at AmiAmi before since it's sold out at HLJ. Sharing the HLJ link here. http://hlj.com/product/ACA82128/Act Edited July 31, 2016 by no3ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajnrig Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 Already on Order Stop again. I had no intention of getting it, but geesh you folks work fast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 There will be more on release day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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