Shukenzero Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 It's released already. Saw it out in the wild in HK today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimis Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) http://suprememecha.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/photos-dx-chogokin-rvf-171ex.html Why do i not hate the gerwalk? I actually enjoy all that technological paraphernalia poking out from everywhere! :-) They also give extra wings, so i guess no extra armour parts for this in the future? Edited October 26, 2014 by Dimis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Why do I feel like Bandai couldn't design an attractive stand to save their lives? Looking good so far, though I'm utterly confused as to why they would package a spare set of wings with it, but include nothing to put on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Why do I feel like Bandai couldn't design an attractive stand to save their lives? Looking good so far, though I'm utterly confused as to why they would package a spare set of wings with it, but include nothing to put on them. I believe one set has hard points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Are stores taking longer to ship these things now? God, that Battroid mode is so completely, half-assed and wrong. I'll never pose either of mine in it. Edited October 26, 2014 by Mommar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Oh, I'd assume so one set has hardpoints, but that only begs the question of why they would include the plain ones.. suppose some people might like ones without the hardpoints? I find it kind of sad that Bandai can make the extra effort to cater to those people, but still can't seem to develop an understanding about aircraft, in a very general sense. Edited October 26, 2014 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Oh, I'd assume so one set has hardpoints, but that only begs the question of why they would include the plain ones.. suppose some people might like ones without the hardpoints? I find it kind of sad that Bandai can make the extra effort to cater to those people, but still can't seem to develop an understanding about aircraft, in a very general sense. Umm, dude, they do include both the wings without hard points and additional wings with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Oh, no, I got it, I only mean I find it silly that they're bundling in the plain wings at all, because I'd never see a reason to use them. To me, that feels like bundling a VHS copy of a new movie in with the bluray disc, and I'd rather they just leave them out and lower the price. I guess some people are just really adamant about having that set of flawless wings. *shrug* What it does mean though is that they probably don't have any intention of releasing a weapons set for this one later on, or they'd be holding the wings hostage until you buy the exclusive pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Oh, no, I got it, I only mean I find it silly that they're bundling in the plain wings at all, because I'd never see a reason to use them. To me, that feels like bundling a VHS copy of a new movie in with the bluray disc, and I'd rather they just leave them out and lower the price. I guess some people are just really adamant about having that set of flawless wings. *shrug* What it does mean though is that they probably don't have any intention of releasing a weapons set for this one later on, or they'd be holding the wings hostage until you buy the exclusive pack. OR... it means they intended to make the weapons pack slightly cheaper, and make it easier for you to decide to get it, since you already have the wings! lol. I'd be shocked if they didn't use this as a chance to repaint the RVF ghosts into a pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I would guess there's a pretty good chance they include the ghosts again if they release a super parts set for the RVF-171 for the people who didn't get the RVF-25 super parts. It would also be a good excuse for them to jack up the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 http://suprememecha.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/photos-dx-chogokin-rvf-171ex.html Why do i not hate the gerwalk? I actually enjoy all that technological paraphernalia poking out from everywhere! :-) They also give extra wings, so i guess no extra armour parts for this in the future? Is it just those photos or is the green wrong on that toy and not the wintergreen that it should be? Also, just got the preparation in progress notice about an hour ago. We'll see how long it actually takes N-Y to ship this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Just got an email from NY saying my pair shipped, but I only ordered them registered SAL, so it'll be a few days before they get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimis Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Oh, no, I got it, I only mean I find it silly that they're bundling in the plain wings at all, because I'd never see a reason to use them. To me, that feels like bundling a VHS copy of a new movie in with the bluray disc, and I'd rather they just leave them out and lower the price. I guess some people are just really adamant about having that set of flawless wings. *shrug* What it does mean though is that they probably don't have any intention of releasing a weapons set for this one later on, or they'd be holding the wings hostage until you buy the exclusive pack. No no no. You all got it wrong. It's just that last minute testing showed that with this variant, the wings' plastic disintegrates where it joins the tab so they are simply replacements. LOL! Dear god make it not be so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzmaLee74 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Just got a shipped notice from NY too but I chose SAL as well since I'm not in much of a hurry to receive this. I actually forgot I had a preorder for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Is it just those photos or is the green wrong on that toy and not the wintergreen that it should be? Also, just got the preparation in progress notice about an hour ago. We'll see how long it actually takes N-Y to ship this time. Yeah, I was wondering about that too because I kept thinking the green wasn't correct in those photos either. I'll be super pissed if my 171's show up and the green looks like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wm cheng Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Any reports on the black triangles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Any reports on the black triangles? That problem didn't really manifest itself immediately that I'm aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 The upper NUNS pieces have a screw that you can loosen to reduce the stresses on the parts, so that might help them stay intact. The pair of mine that cracked looked like they had been overtightened. There's not much you can do for the underside ones, since they seem to crack from the stress caused by inserting the hinge pin. Could probably coat them in glue to help them hold together, but they're just very thin parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Just got a shipped notice from NY too but I chose SAL as well since I'm not in much of a hurry to receive this. I actually forgot I had a preorder for this. Same here, I say it'll be arriving the week of the 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Mine shipped as well from N-Y. One sold on Mandarake for 15,000 JPY (last night or early this morning). -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Mine shipped out pretty quickly this time. Took registered airmail since I don't need it that quickly. Still working through the stuff I have already. Any other photos of this floating out on the web somewhere? I want to see if other images of it also had the same green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I think they included the wings with the hard points because they are not planning to release an Armor Parts set but with the extra wings people can use the ordnance from the other Nightmare releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 i think this one is the most sought after valk of the year .. i chose airmail .. i am not excited to get it .. i forgot I PO it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I guess I'm the only one who's excited to get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I'm excited also but I don't know when mine will ship, hopefully soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Elf Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Oh, no, I got it, I only mean I find it silly that they're bundling in the plain wings at all, because I'd never see a reason to use them. To me, that feels like bundling a VHS copy of a new movie in with the bluray disc, and I'd rather they just leave them out and lower the price. I guess some people are just really adamant about having that set of flawless wings. *shrug* Or the plain wings are gangmolded with the shoulders or shins or some other essential part, so they have to be cast no matter what. At which point we're paying for them anyway, so they may as well include them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizicke5273 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 I'm excited for it........just realized I have abesolutely no where to put either one though; as I pre-ordered two. So now I need to make some room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCracker Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Got mine yesterday. Fiddled with it and no pics yet, sorry. I am currently in a Macross slump. The black triangles looked okay so far. Best part is I forgotten that I POed this mofo. Was surprised when my supplier called me and said it is here. There the radome looks deliciously good and the elint fins at the bottom have very small and delicate protrusions. Be careful on that. Other than tha, he is not flat white like Kronos, a little bit of yelloeish tint on the white. By the way, the elint fin can be removed. Edited October 28, 2014 by TCracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Is there anyway to use the stand without the ger-walker look? Do those long ass arms come off? Mine shipped out yesterday, just a bit curios as to what to expect. Edited October 28, 2014 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Got mine yesterday. Fiddled with it and no pics yet, sorry. I am currently in a Macross slump. The black triangles looked okay so far. Best part is I forgotten that I POed this mofo. Was surprised when my supplier called me and said it is here. There the radome looks deliciously good and the elint fins at the bottom have very small and delicate protrusions. Be careful on that. Other than tha, he is not flat white like Kronos, a little bit of yelloeish tint on the white. By the way, the elint fin can be removed. But can you remove the dome too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 But can you remove the dome too? Yes it comes packaged separated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) I went ahead an bought one, I saw the exchange rate dropped again since yesterday, made the Luca 145$. I don't want to regret it when this one goes emo status because no one wanted it in the beginning. Funny, because I let the pre-order cancel, which was around 172$. Yikes! I paid for EMS, but I reckon' it will take a week for them to even ship it. *** wow, mine is shipped, that's crazy fast turn around. Edited October 28, 2014 by skullmilitia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFly!! Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 http://suprememecha.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/photos-dx-chogokin-rvf-171ex.html Why do i not hate the gerwalk? I actually enjoy all that technological paraphernalia poking out from everywhere! :-) They also give extra wings, so i guess no extra armour parts for this in the future? i just clicked on the link and noticed armored parts on it in battroid mode pics (last few shots). killer look! which armored parts are those, alto's or the cf's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 i just clicked on the link and noticed armored parts on it in battroid mode pics (last few shots). killer look! which armored parts are those, alto's or the cf's? The armor parts were no different between Alto and the CF. Yes it comes packaged separated. And by Dome I mean the entire support structure attached to the back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsim Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Still waiting on mine to ship *shrug*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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