MKT Posted October 14, 2024 Posted October 14, 2024 Does this belong here..? https://chowbrick.com/jiestar-58144-sdf1-macross-w-lights_p5977.html
Chronocidal Posted October 14, 2024 Posted October 14, 2024 Hah.. not going to go buying bootleg bricks, but I wouldn't mind grabbing a scan of the instructions to examine.
Dark Skull Posted October 14, 2024 Posted October 14, 2024 It looks nice. But if I'm going to nitpick (which I am), the legs look a tad bit short as with the main guns. Also, why couldn't they have designed the head to separate in ship mode and be able to come together in bot mode? Ah well. And it looks like this may be a KO of a MOC. And looking one up...this one (though not colored correctly for the TV version) has more of the aesthetics I'd want: https://www.aliexpress.com/i/3256805721913592.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt
Radioguy Posted January 3 Posted January 3 (edited) Whoa. Knew Valkyrie factory would do another run on the KO strike parts set, but haven't seen then do the clear mechanic parts in a while. Now you can get both in one go! https://www.ebay.com/itm/286243928443 https://www.ebay.com/itm/126862826836 https://www.ebay.com/itm/356035193592 (Yeah, all new sellers) Cheaper at AliEx: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807544842338.html Set w/o clear parts: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807894352468.html Edited January 3 by Radioguy
rsvictor1976 Posted January 3 Posted January 3 I wish someone would come out with KO missile set already for the Bandai DX.
Radioguy Posted January 3 Posted January 3 33 minutes ago, rsvictor1976 said: I wish someone would come out with KO missile set already for the Bandai DX. Your lips to Valkyrie Factory's ears... 🙏
Radioguy Posted February 6 Posted February 6 (edited) 7 hours ago, sh9000 said: I hope my VF-1S Jetfire doesn't come in a beat up box. When and where did you order it? Edited February 6 by Radioguy
Apok451 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 On 2/6/2025 at 5:39 AM, Radioguy said: When and where did you order it? Ohh, I preordered one in late December from TF Direct, estimated release first half 2025. Man thats vague. Got a good deal though.
Apok451 Posted February 13 Posted February 13 59 minutes ago, sh9000 said: Mine is coming from Show.z in about June. I just keep telling myself that technically it could show up tomorrow. It probably wont, bit it could.
sh9000 Posted February 15 Posted February 15 (edited) I don't mind waiting as long as mine doesn't arrive with damaged toy packaging or a bent top flap. Edited February 15 by sh9000
Radioguy Posted February 15 Posted February 15 Show.Z got a lot of complaints about the flaps, and even returns, so I think they are on top of that. Frankly, if you order the deluxe, the box the extra parts come in fills the space in the shipper next to the flap, so there's rarely an issue there. It was sellers shipping the standard without something there that led to bent flaps. Stuff damaged in shipping though...different story.
judgedoug Posted March 11 Posted March 11 Hi everyone, I'm in need of a Super/Strike parts set, and wondering if the VF KO sets are DYRL colored and fit on legit 1/60 v2 Yamatos? Thanks in advance!
Radioguy Posted May 6 Posted May 6 So, apparently the restock of the Fugu will remove the Macross-specific tampos, and include Jetfire-specific stickers now. Hopefully those stickers will be available separately from buying another copy of the whole figure.
Chronocidal Posted May 6 Posted May 6 Oh? That's kind of awesome, but also annoying, since I had already started stripping the leg packs on one of mine. Still though, good to know! I'll probably just stash that set and use the clear parts one one. I had already ordered a third shortly after receiving my first pair, so we'll see if I get notifications about it soon.
Radioguy Posted May 6 Posted May 6 (edited) Update: Show-Z is now saying the stickers won't be included in the stock shipped to the USA. I'm guessing the tampos being removed will hold true, but I guess the implication is now is whether the box will make it through. 3 hours ago, jenius said: Is the new version up for pre-order? Yes. Edited May 6 by Radioguy
Chronocidal Posted May 6 Posted May 6 (edited) I'll have to go check whether my previous order is carried over. Slight bummer about the stickers not being included, but I feel lke that will be one of the easiest things to solve, and I'm sure there will be local options, just not free ones. I'm more concerned what the cost is going to be to actually receive the order at all now. Edit: Looks like I actually pre-paid my old order in full in September, so I should be good whenever the new stock comes in. Edited May 6 by Chronocidal
Chronocidal Posted May 14 Posted May 14 Just got confirmation on another pair shipped from the new stock at ShowZ, though.. separately, and with different shipping methods, so we'll see whether the boxes arrive intact. Not too concerned, since one of my first editions arrived in great display-worthy shape, but I'm looking forward to adding some Autobot logos.
jenius Posted May 14 Posted May 14 1 hour ago, sh9000 said: Just received a tracking number for my Macross Jetfire. Wait, you mean "non Macross Jetfire" now right since it's the one without the Macross embellishments?
Radioguy Posted May 15 Posted May 15 10 hours ago, jenius said: Wait, you mean "non Macross Jetfire" now right since it's the one without the Macross embellishments? Supposed to be tampo-free now, and "might" have no heat shield, and was supposed to come with autobot stickers, but Show.Z says they may not send them due to customs inspections.
Chronocidal Posted May 15 Posted May 15 I'm vaguely hoping that the stickers are "missing," but slipped in between layers of the package somewhere, but I'm not worried about them either way. I plan on trying my hand at cutting out some stencils and painting the logos on the key places (really only the fastpacks). I'll be a little disappointed if they leave out the heatshield though, since I think that looks better for battroid than the bare cockpit, and makes a perfect spot for the logo.
Chronocidal Posted May 15 Posted May 15 25 minutes ago, jenius said: I want to see some pics of the new version before I grab another. Will be sure to compare and post some pics when I receive one, and check if there are any fixes compared with the first release. I think one of mine is coming by airmail, so we'll see how soon it arrives.
jenius Posted May 18 Posted May 18 Well, that confirms it, no more Macross elements. I like it more... though I do wish they gave us a heat shield.
Chronocidal Posted May 18 Posted May 18 Weird, they actually just removed it? That feels dumb.. even if it is more accurate. Oh well, I cleaned off one to use with one of my first versions, so no real harm done, I'll just move it. Don't need more than one for a battroid display anyhow.
jenius Posted May 18 Posted May 18 Did anyone ship to the US from ShowZ? Are we being hit with crazy tariffs?
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