spanner Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) It's back up at Amiami. http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-009634&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_keywords%3Ddx+chogokin%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 its a better price than NY but I have given up buying anything from AmiAmi.. they have the personality of an automated telephone system menu and their customer service is a useful as a flyscreen on a submarine.. Edited June 24, 2015 by spanner76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calubin_175 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Okay, got my third one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro2k6 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Almost got a third one.....but I don't trust amiami customers service.....so I didn't. 2 is enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoma Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 So i got mine today. I bought it from anime export, my first buy from them. I ordered it on Thursday, got shipped on friday and i received it on wednesday. Very fast service i have to say, considering i live in Italy. Overall the service from anime export was really excellent, fast, clear and above all, for the first time in years i did not have to pay any import duties. I don't know why but that made me happy this morning. In the end i ended up paying everything around 200 €, slightly more expensive than what would have been if i could pre-order it but still not bad at all. I promised myself this would have been a gift for my birthday, so although i opened the package i want to wait until July 2nd to open the box. Will i resist? God, it's gonna be a challenge! Anyhow i wanted to post this also for letting all the other users know about my experience with animeexport. It was really good, so if i were in you i would check that website regularly, i have the feeling it is gonna pop up pretty often in the future, hopefully at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 So i got mine today. I bought it from anime export, my first buy from them. I ordered it on Thursday, got shipped on friday and i received it on wednesday. Very fast service i have to say, considering i live in Italy. Overall the service from anime export was really excellent, fast, clear and above all, for the first time in years i did not have to pay any import duties. I don't know why but that made me happy this morning. In the end i ended up paying everything around 200 €, slightly more expensive than what would have been if i could pre-order it but still not bad at all. I promised myself this would have been a gift for my birthday, so although i opened the package i want to wait until July 2nd to open the box. Will i resist? God, it's gonna be a challenge! Anyhow i wanted to post this also for letting all the other users know about my experience with animeexport. It was really good, so if i were in you i would check that website regularly, i have the feeling it is gonna pop up pretty often in the future, hopefully at a reasonable price. I wish I could say the same for HLJ's service. Requested shipping over the weekend and only got a shipping notice a few hours ago. They've been in business for nearly 20 years and they still have not mastered the art of putting stuff in a box and slapping on a shipping label in under 96 hours. It takes less time for the damn package to actually make the trip halfway around the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Man Oh Man... This one transforms more difficult than the Arcadia's. When I was playing with mine last night I kept thinking somebody at Bandai looked at the Arcadia version and said, "you know what would make this harder..." and they all agreed with him. I wish I could say the same for HLJ's service. Requested shipping over the weekend and only got a shipping notice a few hours ago. They've been in business for nearly 20 years and they still have not mastered the art of putting stuff in a box and slapping on a shipping label in under 96 hours. It takes less time for the damn package to actually make the trip halfway around the world. They don't work over the weekend Edited June 24, 2015 by Mommar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoma Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 I wish I could say the same for HLJ's service. Requested shipping over the weekend and only got a shipping notice a few hours ago. They've been in business for nearly 20 years and they still have not mastered the art of putting stuff in a box and slapping on a shipping label in under 96 hours. It takes less time for the damn package to actually make the trip halfway around the world. I am sorry to hear that. I know HLJ is weird. Sometimes i got like nextday shipping other i had to wait for a week or so. It is frustrating. But still i have been buying at HLJ since 2000 and i can tell more good things than bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) I am sorry to hear that. I know HLJ is weird. Sometimes i got like nextday shipping other i had to wait for a week or so. It is frustrating. But still i have been buying at HLJ since 2000 and i can tell more good things than bad. HLJ is legit. I've rarely ever had an issue with them. my first order was in 1999 when I bought a club-M Elintseeker O_o Ah.. the good old days.... remember the OLD MW website and the real-time chatroom? OMG..... Damn i feel old Edited June 24, 2015 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Spy Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 play-asia shipped my order. They came thru! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukenzero Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 play-asia shipped my order. They came thru! Now THAT is news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 play-asia shipped my order. They came thru! Wow, I figured I would have a giant charge an no item. Still glad I cancelled for HLJ otherwise I'd be waiting for my shipment now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auberondreaming Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Happy to hear from everyone who are enjoying this bird! It's great to see fans having a great time with a new release! Personally, I am happy I passed on this one. For me Bandais just don't feel worth the money, even though they are asking for less and give you more tampo they seem to turn into floppy messes. Again IMO, they also don't feel substantial I guess would be the word. I would like to see more yf-19/vf-19 side by side shots to see the difference in size, especially in battroid! Can't wait to see all your amazing photography skills in action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzaffar Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 NY finally shipped mine. I'm really worried about seeing those gaps on my 19. It sucks we can't have perfection considering we pay so damn much for these things. well, here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRYO Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Advance kawaiikochan arrived Pegs, Pegs & Pegs XD The motion linked cover parts on foot is the real good original design, this also helps the arms to have a better double joints, overall design is more advance than the Arcadia YF19. Other than these, basically follow the same transform mechanism to the Yamato/ Arcadia versions. Just dislike the Gelwalk mode affected by the relocated thigh joint. Anyway, all that Isamu's birds are beautiful Edited June 24, 2015 by CRYO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 LOL. That's a lot of spending. Re Tesla: r u getting the battery or ordering the gull-wing car? lol i ain't that ballar, its a 3P MP style perceptor named tesla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamutzyro Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 My two are arriving via FedEx tommorow. I'm letting one go to whoever wants as I ordered two by accident on two separate orders. I'm on straight shooters so if anyone is interested, let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnurmin Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 So i got mine today. I bought it from anime export, my first buy from them. I ordered it on Thursday, got shipped on friday and i received it on wednesday. Very fast service i have to say, considering i live in Italy. Overall the service from anime export was really excellent, fast, clear and above all, for the first time in years i did not have to pay any import duties. I don't know why but that made me happy this morning. In the end i ended up paying everything around 200 €, slightly more expensive than what would have been if i could pre-order it but still not bad at all. I promised myself this would have been a gift for my birthday, so although i opened the package i want to wait until July 2nd to open the box. Will i resist? God, it's gonna be a challenge! Anyhow i wanted to post this also for letting all the other users know about my experience with animeexport. It was really good, so if i were in you i would check that website regularly, i have the feeling it is gonna pop up pretty often in the future, hopefully at a reasonable price. If $200 Euro is including EMS shipping, that is still a great deal. Pretty sure a lot of us here pay at least $210 USD even with the cheapest price at HLJ w EMS shipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnurmin Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 lol i ain't that ballar, its a 3P MP style perceptor named tesla. Oh, a transfomer masterpiece perceptor. I got it. Re Tesla: We'll be able to buy a cheaper version in 10 yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 its a better price than NY but I have given up buying anything from AmiAmi.. they have the personality of an automated telephone system menu and their customer service is a useful as a flyscreen on a submarine.. From what I've read and heard about AmiAmi probably true. But so far, with all my purchases from them, I'm satisfied. Guess, I'm one of the few who just got lucky for getting good batches. But I'm pretty sure if something went wrong with one of my orders with them, and get a 'You're outside Japan' excuse, I'm going to stay away from them like they have a disease. Hahaha! But... come preorder madness, for sure I'm still going to lurk on their site. Okay, got my third one. Congrats! Hope your third one doesn't have those 'gaps'. j/k Everyone has it. Hehehe. So i got mine today. I bought it from anime export, my first buy from them. I ordered it on Thursday, got shipped on friday and i received it on wednesday. Very fast service i have to say, considering i live in Italy. Overall the service from anime export was really excellent, fast, clear and above all, for the first time in years i did not have to pay any import duties. I don't know why but that made me happy this morning. In the end i ended up paying everything around 200 €, slightly more expensive than what would have been if i could pre-order it but still not bad at all. I promised myself this would have been a gift for my birthday, so although i opened the package i want to wait until July 2nd to open the box. Will i resist? God, it's gonna be a challenge! Anyhow i wanted to post this also for letting all the other users know about my experience with animeexport. It was really good, so if i were in you i would check that website regularly, i have the feeling it is gonna pop up pretty often in the future, hopefully at a reasonable price. Well, advance Happy Birthday, Ryoma. I'm not ruining your plan or anything. But open the box now so that if there's some problems with it, you can contact Anime-Export ASAP for their alloted grace period if ever there's some broken pieces, missing items, etc. And return or get refunded. Anyways, your choice, your decision. I wish I could say the same for HLJ's service. Requested shipping over the weekend and only got a shipping notice a few hours ago. They've been in business for nearly 20 years and they still have not mastered the art of putting stuff in a box and slapping on a shipping label in under 96 hours. It takes less time for the damn package to actually make the trip halfway around the world. Be patience, dear sir. It's probably they're just double checking everything because of that 'secure link' fiasco. They probably checking the date of order placed, people who ordered multiples, people who have double accounts. Think of it that it's just one of those things and all is right in the world. When I was playing with mine last night I kept thinking somebody at Bandai looked at the Arcadia version and said, "you know what would make this harder..." and they all agreed with him. +1. Hahaha! But overall I really still prefer Arcadia over this one. I'm just glad that it's cheaper than Arcadia's. HLJ is legit. I've rarely ever had an issue with them. my first order was in 1999 when I bought a club-M Elintseeker O_o Ah.. the good old days.... remember the OLD MW website and the real-time chatroom? OMG..... Damn i feel old You're not alone in that category, Duymon. Watched DYRL before I turned 11. Hahaha! play-asia shipped my order. They came thru! Now THAT is news Indeed it is. Congrats Double Spy. Happy to hear from everyone who are enjoying this bird! It's great to see fans having a great time with a new release! Personally, I am happy I passed on this one. For me Bandais just don't feel worth the money, even though they are asking for less and give you more tampo they seem to turn into floppy messes. Again IMO, they also don't feel substantial I guess would be the word. I would like to see more yf-19/vf-19 side by side shots to see the difference in size, especially in battroid! Can't wait to see all your amazing photography skills in action! Sad to say auberondreaming. It's so-so for me. Hehehe. It's not as same as what I felt over YF-30 Chronos. NY finally shipped mine. I'm really worried about seeing those gaps on my 19. It sucks we can't have perfection considering we pay so damn much for these things. well, here's hoping. Oh, it's going to be THERE, Muzaffar. Lots of gaps will be there. Hehehe. Don't worry I'm not scaring you or anything. I'm just telling the truth. Also, imagine the amount we paid for Arcadia's YF-19 and VF-0D and its multiple copies, those didn't come with too much tampos. And still have imperfection. But yeah, I also share your sentiments on how much we spend with these hobby and still gets imperfections. Advance kawaiikochan arrived Pegs, Pegs & Pegs XD The motion linked cover parts on foot is the real good orginal design, this also helps the arms to have a better double joints, overall design is more advance than the Arcadia YF19. Other than these, basically follow the same transform mechanism to the Yamato/ Arcadia versions. Just dislike the Gelwalk mode affected by the relocated thigh joint. Anyway, all that Isamu's birds are beautiful *snip* Yup, me too. I really don't undestand why they didn't just do what they've been doing from their previous releases. Knee swivel joints. For me the leg gaps is just so wide on this one. Guess, Kawaiikochan is not a 'v1rg1n' anymore. Way to go, Isamu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Got mine this morning. I am liking him so far. The wing boosters are a little fiddly to get on right. Make sure your wings are lined up so the boosters can tab onto the inner most hardpoint as well as the other tabs. The "highspeed" arm appears to be metal. I do feel some soft clicks when moving the wings into place. Very slight. Gonna go for battroid later today, but for now it's back to work! Edited June 24, 2015 by ChaoticYeti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Got mine this morning. I am liking him so far. The wing boosters are a little fiddly to get on right. Make sure your wings are lined up so the boosters can tab onto the inner most hardpoint as well as the other tabs. The "highspeed" arm appears to be metal. I do feel some soft clicks when moving the wings into place. Very slight. Gonna go for battroid later today, but for now it's back to work! Congrats Yeti! Isamu: I look cooler with all those markings and tampos than your VF-0D, Shin. Shin: Yeah, but can your VF-19 Advance pose your legs like this? I pose way cooler than your tampos, Kawaiikochan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Oh Damn i missed the pre order window.... In punishment, i will eat my veggies on my lunchplate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Got mine this morning. I am liking him so far. The wing boosters are a little fiddly to get on right. Make sure your wings are lined up so the boosters can tab onto the inner most hardpoint as well as the other tabs. The "highspeed" arm appears to be metal. I do feel some soft clicks when moving the wings into place. Very slight. Gonna go for battroid later today, but for now it's back to work! Interesting and surprising GERWALK comparo. The 0D just wipes the floor with the 19A. Too bad Arcadia's even way overpriced than bandai's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Happy to hear from everyone who are enjoying this bird! It's great to see fans having a great time with a new release! Personally, I am happy I passed on this one. For me Bandais just don't feel worth the money, even though they are asking for less and give you more tampo they seem to turn into floppy messes. Again IMO, they also don't feel substantial I guess would be the word. I would like to see more yf-19/vf-19 side by side shots to see the difference in size, especially in battroid! Can't wait to see all your amazing photography skills in action! I don't think you're missing much. Unless you're a fan of the Frontier look the Bandai one looks/feels more like a toy than the Arcadia version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Work can wait a little longer! Transformation was a lot easier than I thought it would be. There are more fiddly bits, but if you have transformed a 19 before I am pretty sure you could comfortably work your way through this. And I have been waiting to do this ever since I saw the first pics using the booster stands. You can get the wings to hold the weight at certain angles, but the extra support does help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actar Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Gah! I so want to replace the SMS logos with the UNS ones... Edited June 24, 2015 by Actar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 (edited) Anyone try the Bandai wing armor on the Arcadia? To me the Bandai (in battroid mode) looks like what a 1/60 Yamato V 1.5 could have looked before they released 1/60 Arcadia (Yamato) V 2.0..... I have to say that Bandai nailed the colors...plus they win many points with their tampo....also really like the color they chose for the armor........until I get one...I would say it is a very close tie between the 2 based on all the great shots posted so far.... Edited June 24, 2015 by jvmacross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Anyone try the Bandai wing armor on the Arcadia? They won't fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 They won't fit. Thanks for the info....I wonder, now that the Bandai parts are available for closer inspection, if anyone will try to 3D create the parts for the Arcadia version... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Work can wait a little longer! Transformation was a lot easier than I thought it would be. There are more fiddly bits, but if you have transformed a 19 before I am pretty sure you could comfortably work your way through this. And I have been waiting to do this ever since I saw the first pics using the booster stands. You can get the wings to hold the weight at certain angles, but the extra support does help. *snip* Good for you, Yeti. Had a hard time transforming this than Arcadia's. Hahaha! Great pic as well on the YetiStand. By the way, just want to let you guys know that there's no option to store the Gunpod to the shield like Arcadia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG Blows Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 So, any potential paint rub areas? Do I need to bust out the tamiya masking tape for Battroid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 On that topic, the gunpod is the weakest part of this release, in my opinion. It doesn't feel right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viiof Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 After a day or so of playing around with the new bird, the only real complaint I have at this point, is the gun feels a little squat to me. Would be cool if someone could make another one on shapeways or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viiof Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Sorry for the double post But this looks better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Mmm After seeing a lot of photos, Arcadia battroid mode seems to be a lot better than Bandai. VF-19 is skinny as the Yamato YF-19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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