chyll2 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 YF-29B ubercival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hahaha! It's Perceval's fault. Well... technically it's all your fault Noel! The funky icecream talk started up when you posted the purple yam pic! hehe! @chyll2 ubercival LOL! =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Well... technically it's all your fault Noel! The funky icecream talk started up when you posted the purple yam pic! hehe! @chyll2 ubercival LOL! =D Wait, are we pointing fingers now? You posted the UBE colored Perceval first. Hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Wait, are we pointing fingers now? You posted the UBE colored Perceval first. Hahaha! hehe! this may be true but after the ice cream topic came up the discussion about the Percival itself swiftly ended! LOL! Its all good and im glad the Ube was brought to my attention! Always wanting to try new things especially when it comes to foods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 @#$*!!! After a substantial wait to get my YF-29B (almost 4 weeks), I missed the delivery. I swear, more often than not, registered SAL is more nerve-wrecking than regular SAL... the tracking status never updated past the per-shipment phase -- had me worried --until, all of a sudden, it listed as out-for-delivery, and I wasn't around to receive it; had it been non-registered, I wouldn't have been able to fret over the lack of updates and the package would've been left at my door... now I have to make a trip to the post office or reschedule the delivery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bomber Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) finally mine arrived, being expecting it since last week. i must say im impressed, this is the most beatiful valk i ever seen, the paint jobs its excellent. Im just so happy i got it! Edited August 17, 2015 by Mr Bomber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 For those who still want an Ube colored YF-29, it's available yet again at CDJapan. Limit now is up to 3 per customer. Go grab a Ubercival now! Yum! http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEOGDS-134477 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 you make it sound so delicious and exciting! If hadn't already bought one then I'd have bought 3!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akteon Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) I couldn't resist any longer!! Thanks for the heads up on the link! Edited August 18, 2015 by akteon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I couldn't resist any longer!! Thanks for the heads up on the link! You cracked and bought one! nice! well done and congrats! She is a lovely bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 So tempted to get a second one... Only $130! That's like $70 less than what I paid for my first 29 (damn the high yen back then). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) So tempted to get a second one... Only $130! That's like $70 less than what I paid for my first 29 (damn the high yen back then). in a way im tempted as I have nearly 9k yen in CDJ rewards points which I need to burn before the eventually expire but not so sure I want another.. unless I sold it on for a profit but I really don't like doing that as re-selling something from Australia any profits usually get absorbed by shipping costs back to overseas.. fail. If only CDJ had something else interesting for sale I could buy instead.. Edited August 18, 2015 by spanner76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 This is definitely not a toy I would buy with the hopes of reselling later for profit... I just can't imagine the premium would ever get very high for an obscure character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 This is definitely not a toy I would buy with the hopes of reselling later for profit... I just can't imagine the premium would ever get very high for an obscure character. yes and that. I was going to mention this aspect of it initially but forgot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thought you guys said this particular dx-chogokin valk is the loosest of the loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thought you guys said this particular dx-chogokin valk is the loosest of the loose? yeah the ankles on mine are pretty loose.. as was the right upper arm joints which I did manage to tighten up slightly to better support the weight of the gun pod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Wanted to test some new camera gear that arrived today and since the YF-29B was readily available here's a shot of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Beautiful photo mate! Stunning as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Curious at what new camera gear you got, Saburo? Photo looks nice, could use a touch of ice cream. Kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I finally figured out what the paint scheme reminds me of: Japanese F-2 attack aircraft. That price is amazing too. Must remember I only collect CF's. And prototypes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 @saburo not only are you tempting me to get more valks but also more photo gear ......no worries...keep on shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I finally figured out what the paint scheme reminds me of: Japanese F-2 attack aircraft. That price is amazing too. Must remember I only collect CF's. And prototypes. hmmm yeah I do see the color resemblance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Those are some nice looking jets! Aren't they F-16s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Japanese military aircraft get all the great color schemes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Beautiful photo mate! Stunning as always! Thanks spanner! Curious at what new camera gear you got, Saburo? Photo looks nice, could use a touch of ice cream. Kidding! I got a shutter remote and some filters for my lenses. Sorry I didn't have any macapuno ice cream in the freezer. @saburo not only are you tempting me to get more valks but also more photo gear ......no worries...keep on shooting! Those are both excellent choices. Get a valk to take pics of or get photo gear to take pics of valks, its a win win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Where are you located, Saburo? I thought macapuno ice cream is only available here in the Philippines. Is it being sold in other countries as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Where are you located, Saburo? I thought macapuno ice cream is only available here in the Philippines. Is it being sold in other countries as well? I am in Seattle, we have a a few Asian grocery stores and Seafood City that carry it here. I also grew up in Hawaii and I could find it there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Cool. Now I'm beginning to wonder if macapuno ice cream originated in the Philippines. Leon's YF-30 can be the Macapuno to Rod's Ube YF-29 haha. Perfect combination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Those are some nice looking jets! Aren't they F-16s? Essentially they are.. They are based on the F-16 and built in Japan by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. A joint venture between Lockheed Martin and MHI. Japanese military aircraft get all the great color schemes. Yeah they have some really jazzy paint jobs on some of their jets! Edited August 18, 2015 by spanner76 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Yes they do. A few: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchieNov Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I wouldn't complain if I got shot down by those. At least he looked like a hero's fighter and not some regular joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZEOD Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Are they real production paintjobs on actual operational jets? Damn!!! Also, new to all these Chogokin things... what does "DX-chogokin" mean or refer too? What scale are these? 1/60 or 1/72? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Regarding the first photo...can we say "Cherry Blossom Squadron"? Yes they do. A few: f-15j_zps80409aea.jpg F-15japan.jpg KIani.jpg Edited August 18, 2015 by funkymonkeyjavajunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akteon Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Are they real production paintjobs on actual operational jets? Damn!!! Also, new to all these Chogokin things... what does "DX-chogokin" mean or refer too? What scale are these? 1/60 or 1/72? These are 1/60 scale. Per Wikipedia: Chogokin (超合金 Chōgōkin?, Sometimes Chougokin or Cho-gokin) is Japanese for "Super Alloy" and is a fictitious material which first appeared in Go Nagai's Mazinger Z manga and anime. It was later adopted by Popy in 1972 as the name of a new line of die-cast metal robot and character toys sold in Japan. The first of these toys was the "GA-01" Mazinger Z, which, in spite of questionable engineering that led Popy to offer a free replacement campaign, ignited a craze that changed the face of the Japanese toy industry in the 1970s. Bandai, the parent company of Popy, continues the Chogokin line to this day, branded under their own name. ... (Vintage) Chogokin toys were generally produced in ST and or DX sizes. ST is short for "standard" and is usually in the range of 5" in height. DX is short for "deluxe" and is usually much larger. In addition to the larger size, the DX versions usually came with more features such as separating parts and more complex weaponry, usually with launching projectiles. ... The use of die-cast metal in mass-market robot toys declined greatly after the 1980s, with PVC and ABS plastic becoming the only materials used in most cases. Chogokin toys produced today are usually fairly expensive, high-quality items aimed at collectors. Edited August 18, 2015 by akteon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 (edited) Are they real production paintjobs on actual operational jets? Damn!!! Also, new to all these Chogokin things... what does "DX-chogokin" mean or refer too? What scale are these? 1/60 or 1/72? It's not precise as 1/60 since Bandai never announced that the DX line is 1/60 scaled officially. It's a non-scale line but near since they're close with 1/60 Yamato/Arcadia releases. But take note that even Yamato and Arcadia's 1/60 scaled Valk is not accurate if you checked the actual size compared to the toy. And this is already mentioned in Jenius' anymoon.com website. Hope that helps. Edited August 18, 2015 by no3ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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