Mommar Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) More additional possibly non-canon useless missiles (like the YF-19's) are alot more sillier than a rotating cockpit detail. Besides, rotating the cockpit adds to the satisfaction of transforming and playing with the toy itself. Adding missiles on and giving it different loadouts I can see is far more fun than some rotating piece of plastic that will be covered up 100% of the time. Wishing for a mechanic you literally can't see is the pinnacle of silly. Edited May 11, 2015 by Mommar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Adding missiles on and giving it different loadouts I can see is far more fun than some rotating piece of plastic that will be covered up 100% of the time. Wishing for a mechanic you literally can't see is the pinnacle of silly. Ricing a toy with different missile-loadouts is far more sillier. To each his own, tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Does anyone know what shipping will run for this toy from HLJ? I'm assuming similar to the VF-0d. If it's close to the VF-0D, I'm pretty sure I only paid $35.00 for EMS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Oh, actually my only thought about the CAD is that it may actually be less work to just stick with what already exists in the CAD models than to try and invent something new, just to remove a feature. If you were to just eliminate the rotating seat, at the very least, you'd want a new piece to go behind the seat of the existing cockpit, if not a redesigned cockpit bucket. It's not a huge deal, but it's still adding a new piece to the molds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I suppose anything is possible. It might even be possible that they were actually able to leverage the old molds on the cockpits like they did with the guns and thus, that would be a way of saving money and keeping the feature too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Does anyone know what shipping will run for this toy from HLJ? I'm assuming similar to the VF-0d. if only you read the previous page Fast shipping rate HLJ: 31,320 JPY + 2980 = 34300 Ami: 29,700 JPY + 4000 = 33700 NY: 28,920 JPY + 4700 = 33620 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) ...but I CAN see it! For like a few seconds or minutes (depends on how long I wanna bask in the glory of the unneeded gimmick) before I cover it up with the heat shield but I can SEE it. Anyway, I like superfluous flippy bits on my toys so... Edited May 11, 2015 by xrentonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 if only you read the previous page Fast shipping rate HLJ: 31,320 JPY + 2980 = 34300 Ami: 29,700 JPY + 4000 = 33700 NY: 28,920 JPY + 4700 = 33620 Whoops, missed that discussion. I see it now. Thanks for the repost though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 i think i'm going biginjapan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desty_Nova Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I'm going to be annoyed if they tampo this toy properly after being so damn stingy with the vf-0d. Why do they put a million tampos on the 30th anniversary vf-1 and then be such cheapskates on toys that cost twice as much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 They blew their 5 year tampo budget on the Anniversario....still slowly recouping..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 i think i'm going biginjapan I added this item to my cart at biginjapan and it calculates EMS shipping at 2080 yen. Is this correct? I know they get payment up front, but this seems rather low for EMS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikElvis Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 In for 2. It looks great. But I'm pretty sure I have preorders for other things in August I'm going to have to dump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I see these photos and all I think is WANT, WANT, WANT, WANT, WANT. I still remember opening up the original 0A and immediately disliking everything about it. A brand new 0A/0S with the modern feel of the 0D is exactly what I wanted the first time... minus some of the ridiculous tolerances. But I can deal with that. Edited May 11, 2015 by Mommar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I added this item to my cart at biginjapan and it calculates EMS shipping at 2080 yen. Is this correct? I know they get payment up front, but this seems rather low for EMS. thats an incorrect estimate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodokast Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Meh ... I love my VF-0A v1 cannon fodder with ghost, don't really need another one. However, give me a 0a or 0s with reactive armor ... instant buy!!!!! Edited May 11, 2015 by jodokast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) I added this item to my cart at biginjapan and it calculates EMS shipping at 2080 yen. Is this correct? I know they get payment up front, but this seems rather low for EMS. EMS for up to 2kg is 4000 Yen to North America with BiJ. 2080 Yen is 2kg via SAL. EMS - Oceania, Middle East, North America, Central America Up to 300g 1,200yen Up to 500g 1,500yen Up to 600g 1,680yen Up to 700g 1,860yen Up to 800g 2,040yen Up to 900g 2,220yen Up to 1.0kg 2,400yen Up to 1.25kg 2,800yen Up to 1.5kg 3,200yen Up to 1.75kg 3,600yen Up to 2.0kg 4,000yen Up to 2.5kg 4,700yen Up to 3.0kg 5,400yen Up to 3.5kg 6,100yen Up to 4.0kg 6,800yen Up to 4.5kg 7,500yen Up to 5.0kg 8,200yen Up to 5.5kg 8,900yen Up to 6.0kg 9,600yen Up to 7.0kg 10,700yen Up to 8.0kg 11,800yen Up to 9.0kg 12,900yen Up to 10.0kg 14,000yen Big in Japan ends up being 31660 + 4000 = 35660 Yen ~ $297.60 at today's (05-11-15) exchange rate + PayPal's exchange fee or CC's transaction fee. Edited May 11, 2015 by mechaninac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Yeah with that, biginjapan pricing will be the highest with upfront payment required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ummm, biginjapan says in their shipping policies that "orders totalling over 15,000 yen must be shipped by EMS...". Interesting, that I see SAL shipping rates when I add the item to my cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Meh ... I love my VF-0A v1 cannon fodder with ghost, don't really need another one. However, give me a 0a or 0s with reactive armor ... instant buy!!!!! I love my old VF-0S/A with ghosts too, but I am getting all of the new ones and then some for the S variant. I figure if anything I can display the new ones in battroid mode and leave my old Yammies in fighter mode with the ghosts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Big in Japan ends up being 31660 + 4000 = 35660 Yen that base price is incorrect. biginjapan is actually the cheapest for me so far. i may get two from them. but going to wait a sec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I love my old VF-0S/A with ghosts too, but I am getting all of the new ones and then some for the S variant. I figure if anything I can display the new ones in battroid mode and leave my old Yammies in fighter mode with the ghosts. Ditto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Hmm you are right the pricing from biginjapan is 29580 yen before shipping . But the shipping looks like 4000 because the item is over 15000 yen so you must choose ems. If you get 2 it's 6800 yen shipping sit it's like amiami. Edited May 12, 2015 by F360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 I love my old VF-0S/A with ghosts too, but I am getting all of the new ones and then some for the S variant. I figure if anything I can display the new ones in battroid mode and leave my old Yammies in fighter mode with the ghosts.I feel the same way. I'm still reluctant to sell off my old Yammies, even though I'll get at least one copy of each of the new ones. I'm kind of a hoarder like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonc Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 All set and the wait begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 that base price is incorrect. biginjapan is actually the cheapest for me so far. i may get two from them. but going to wait a sec. You're right, my mistake. I somehow used the price with the 2080 shipping quote added instead of the base price... boneheaded. Now excuse me as I go wash the eggs off my face... BiJ price (EMS required): 29580 + 4000 = 33580 Yen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Guys, for biginjapan, i'm getting 2800yen shipping using Fedex Economy which is 3-4 days shipping from jyp to usa. so it's 29580 + 2800 which is the cheapest option so far for me. i just haven't ordered yet bc i'm waiting on the dollar to yet to tip a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 Guys, for biginjapan, i'm getting 2800yen shipping using Fedex Economy which is 3-4 days shipping from jyp to usa. so it's 29580 + 2800 which is the cheapest option so far for me. i just haven't ordered yet bc i'm waiting on the dollar to yet to tip a bit more. I hadn't even considered the possibility of FedEx Economy. I wonder if they'll honor that choice as they specifically state that orders totaling more that 15,000 yen must ship via EMS. If FedEx turns out to be a viable shipping method for the VF-0A, then BiJ would be the least expensive source for the toy, with a total price of 32380 yen @ 2.0kg to 32580 @ 2.5kg. I've sent them an email asking about FedEx Eco for the VF-0A; now let's wait and see what they write back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted May 12, 2015 Share Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) I hadn't even considered the possibility of FedEx Economy. I wonder if they'll honor that choice as they specifically state that orders totaling more that 15,000 yen must ship via EMS. If FedEx turns out to be a viable shipping method for the VF-0A, then BiJ would be the least expensive source for the toy, with a total price of 32380 yen @ 2.0kg to 32580 @ 2.5kg. I've sent them an email asking about FedEx Eco for the VF-0A; now let's wait and see what they write back... awesome! let us know what they say. from what i remember, that statement that orders totaling more than 15000yen was written before fedex was an option so it's likely outdated wording. the choices were sal and EMS ONLY. i would always e-mail them in the past asking if sal is ok and they would say you have to use EMS vs. SAL based on the size. (price as well) Fedex is a new option so i would think that was not what they meant by limiting everything over 15000yen to EMS. but i guess it's best to wait and see, i shot them an email as well asking if Fedex is a viable option Edited May 12, 2015 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbadon Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 From Mr. K's Twitter. VF-0A T-1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 looks good even in prototype stage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyness Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 So that's no indication of the colour is it?..Due to it being at prototype stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaoticYeti Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 So that's no indication of the colour is it?..Due to it being at prototype stage? It is just whatever plastic was there to be shot into the mold. The painted sample from previous pages is a better indication of their color target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 So that's no indication of the colour is it?..Due to it being at prototype stage? yes? it is still using parts from 0D, and as just what Yeti told above, they are using whatever plastic to use the mold. Ideally, the promo picture should be the target but the 0D track record show otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyness Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I thought as much, thanks guys!...that F mode looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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