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It had pictures, but the title said PLUS EX and didnt had the box art to verify which it was. also the pictures showed a dark blue paint job, when the box shows a dark greenish paint job. here is the link.

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/4449-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-171ex-nightmare-plus-ex-regular.html

Actually, that's the Cannon Fodder ones. Even if they have a wrong title, they did show a photo on it. And since there were just two VF-171 releases prior the 3rd one which is the Maruyama version, this is the blue/green photo-confusing cannon fodders.

This is Alto's VF-171Ex page over at NY: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/1688-dx-chogokin-macross-f-frontier-vf-171ex-nightmare-plus-ex-saotome-alto-custom.html

Which is also Plus Ex on their product page title. Anyways, good luck. Let us know what's NY response on it.

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It surprisingly is, despite its simplicity hehe. I wish I had a nice photo setup so I could take nice pictures like you do :)

Grendizer is Iconic and its simplicity is what makes it awesome. From the looks of it you have good setup for photos, with some better lighting, you'll be set. :)

I have some photos I took of some Grendizers.

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Actually, that's the Cannon Fodder ones. Even if they have a wrong title, they did show a photo on it. And since there were just two VF-171 releases prior the 3rd one which is the Maruyama version, this is the blue/green photo-confusing cannon fodders.

This is Alto's VF-171Ex page over at NY: https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/1688-dx-chogokin-macross-f-frontier-vf-171ex-nightmare-plus-ex-saotome-alto-custom.html

Which is also Plus Ex on their product page title. Anyways, good luck. Let us know what's NY response on it.

Thats pretty much what they respond to me, so i guess im stuck with it.

Now i got another problem. I opened it to inspect it it came with this scratches all over the plane.

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There is a crack between the legs, like something was being yanked with a tool or something

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scratches alog the wing, like it was used. everything is packed in its original state, but the valk itself is full with this scratches.

was this normal on the cannon fooder release?

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I don't recall having that many scuffs on mine, but I think my wing had a small one out of the box. Pretty minor though and not really noticeable unless I look closely.

But trust me, if your triangles are still doing fine (and it looks like they are), then consider yourself lucky in terms of QC. Some people have reported that broken out of the box, and a lot have had theirs crumble over time.

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Great purchases everyone! ;)

@Mr Bomber

Sorry to hear about that. But I really can say that the VF-171Ex CF color scheme really looks bad-ass compared to Alto's white. Are you going to keep it and just get the Alto later on?

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Great purchases everyone! ;)

@Mr Bomber

Sorry to hear about that. But I really can say that the VF-171Ex CF color scheme really looks bad-ass compared to Alto's white. Are you going to keep it and just get the Alto later on?

My thoughts exactly, thats why i picked it up, i found the alto theme overused with every model of the latest valks, but i might get one eventually.

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My thoughts exactly, thats why i picked it up, i found the alto theme overused with every model of the latest valks, but i might get one eventually.

Yeh I much prefer the CF colours. But too bad the CF colours has so much problems (scratches, and breaking parts). I decided to get the Alto Ex in the end. If they do release a fixed version or another colourscheme I may be tempted to get that.

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Feel the Yamato stuff is a bit outdated...

Even the VF-1 of Arcadia is not up to standard...

The only option is VF-0 series? Should I get 0D or coming 0A? Which one belongs to the main character?

They both "do", but if you wanted Shin's " hero" valk from the latter episodes you'll want the VF-0A. If you can swing it you should pick up an 0D aswell. Fighter and gerwalk modes look unique compared to the other Zero's. And don't forget Roy Focker's VF-0S that is on its way. :)

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They both "do", but if you wanted Shin's " hero" valk from the latter episodes you'll want the VF-0A. If you can swing it you should pick up an 0D aswell. Fighter and gerwalk modes look unique compared to the other Zero's. And don't forget Roy Focker's VF-0S that is on its way. :)

thanks for the advice :)

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Infected by Macross DX VF-19 type virus after 18 days...

Nice B))

Feel the Yamato stuff is a bit outdated...

Even the VF-1 of Arcadia is not up to standard...

Do you have a VF-1? The 1/60 V2 VF-1's are solid toys. If you like SDF Macross you should give them a chance. I am sure it will lead to many more.

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Nice B))

Do you have a VF-1? The 1/60 V2 VF-1's are solid toys. If you like SDF Macross you should give them a chance. I am sure it will lead to many more.

I wonder Arciadia will release new VF-1 using the tech feedback of VF-0 series.

& I do really hope that Bandai DX will release 1 day....

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