JET7 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 does it come with decal sheet for the space parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 hour ago, JET7 said: does it come with decal sheet for the space parts? Just a strip of decals for the Macross/Skull Squadron outside the boosters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET7 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Presenting KO strike ehem SPACE parts.. Nice paint apps, no bleeding. Roy skull black is prepainted on the booster. Attaches well. Kinda hard to remove the upper cover of the booster though. Again there are a few faults with this KO, but as a non playing / fiddling like a kid toy collector and just admiring the looks at every angle.. Im good with this KO eventhough the price. The logo on the sticker skull sheets seems different though. Like toynami lols Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 KO missile set... got two of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 They’re still available? Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sildani said: They’re still available? Where? Found them on taobao recently. Sorry not sure if its ok to post links here or not. Edited November 10, 2018 by rdrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, rdrunner said: Found them on taobao recently. Sorry not sure if its ok to post links here or not. I think it's fine since this is the grey market thread for these. I mean, we also have FEXT thread which is also not 'official' but they still post FEXT links. Edited November 10, 2018 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 I saw them... but I can’t parse the Chinese to order any. Help, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 36 minutes ago, Sildani said: I saw them... but I can’t parse the Chinese to order any. Help, please? Hi @Sildani, happy to help. I don’t suppose you’ve bought from taobao before then have you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) I googled for taobao shopping guide, and thought that this page offered a fairly detailed and clean step by step explanation. Take a look and let us know how you get on, but I have only started shopping on TB about 8 months ago, and most of the time the experience had been smooth. Happy shopping! https://www.sassyhongkong.com/sassys-guide-to-taobao-style/ Edited November 12, 2018 by rdrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 If anyone still looking for Valkyrie Factory SSP’s, it’s available at Show Z Store for $71.99. Free shipping to the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 If anyone interested on Valkyrie Factory Hikaru's VF-1S with Super/Strike included, Show Z Store has it for $147.99 with Free Shipping to the US. https://showzstore.com/valkyrie-factory-vf-1-60-vf-1s-vf1s-strike-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijo-style-w-super-space-part-upgrade-kit_p1125.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 $148 is a bit costly for a knockoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Depends if the stickers are applied or not: is it the premium equivalent or standard blank version ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) 150 shipped with super/strike parts isn’t bad. Must resist Edited November 27, 2018 by spacemanoeuvres wrods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentCrossHairs Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Whats good about this is that maybe those exclusive hard to get Valks wont be so hard to get anymore. Tell you one thing if they make a Booty Bandai Kairos VF-31 Valk , I will be all over that Booty S.O.B. Just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Xigfrid said: Depends if the stickers are applied or not: is it the premium equivalent or standard blank version ? We're talking about a straight up blank KO in whck you have to peel and paste.. Here's what it says: "here's HIkaru Ichijo's custom VF-1S Strike Valkyrie! It's equipped with a complete set of Strike parts and is transformable between all three modes--Gerwalk, Battroid and Fighter. It comes with a pilot figure, gun pod, medium distance missiles, missile container, a part to attach it to a stand (the stand is not included), complete Strike parts, a replacement micro-missile pod for the Super version, and stickers for the markings." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 It's actually weird for Show Z Store to 'watermark' those images. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 2 hours ago, borgified said: We're talking about a straight up blank KO in whck you have to peel and paste.. Here's what it says: "here's HIkaru Ichijo's custom VF-1S Strike Valkyrie! It's equipped with a complete set of Strike parts and is transformable between all three modes--Gerwalk, Battroid and Fighter. It comes with a pilot figure, gun pod, medium distance missiles, missile container, a part to attach it to a stand (the stand is not included), complete Strike parts, a replacement micro-missile pod for the Super version, and stickers for the markings." Weird when it was first announced almost 2 years ago, they were advertising it as premium finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 20 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: 150 shipped with super/strike parts isn’t bad. Must resist Beware that the quality of the KO isn't on par with the original - there are some differences in the mold/parts and clearance issues. This will also not work with the GBP armor, but I doubt anyone getting a KO will be doing that anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 From previous post yes tha quality is subpar given that parts do not mate well, plastic feels cheap, and breakage is imminent. But what I would like to know is about the shoulders. Has anyone experienced any breakage the shoulders? Are these the updated versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaferMouse Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 16 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Has anyone experienced any breakage the shoulders? Are these the updated versions? I don't have any worries about the shoulders. Feels about the same as my 30th anni 1J, don't know whether those are the updated versions though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I lower my expectations for this KO. I mean, if the parts from the original doesn't have breakage nor misaligned areas, and we get feedbacks on how it was on these KO's for those parts, what are the chances of the parts that was fixed or updated from the latest or last version of Yamato/Arcadia's VF-1 will not break or give out in these KO's? But like everyone is saying, if these were $80 something including Super/Stike Parts, I'll bite. But more than $100, I'll probably save more to get an original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Yeah I can handle the compromises made for a cheaper price but at a price they are at? It’s a pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazinger Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I know I'm very disappointed with the plastics used in KO LEGO bionicle coming out of China. It snaps on use so I'd be weary of dropping more than say $100 with shipping included on one of these. Time will tell... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I might bite on the KO Strike VF-1 Hikaru.. For $150 USD ($175 CND I'm guessing here), not too bad of a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaferMouse Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 The price isn't fantastic, but the fact that it slides through UK customs like it was Teflon-coated made all the difference for me. The duties I pay on top of most Valks bring tears to my eyes. On the fence about whether I want a Hikaru or just the parts to slap on Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimuspint Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 7:40 PM, JET7 said: Presenting KO strike ehem SPACE parts.. Nice paint apps, no bleeding. Roy skull black is prepainted on the booster. Attaches well. Kinda hard to remove the upper cover of the booster though. Again there are a few faults with this KO, but as a non playing / fiddling like a kid toy collector and just admiring the looks at every angle.. Im good with this KO eventhough the price. The logo on the sticker skull sheets seems different though. Like toynami lols I got excited for a sec and thought hese were for HMR lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Not too sure if I'm allowed to post this here, but in case anyone is looking there is one seller selling these on ebay. Price is a bit steep for a KO, at $170-ish for valk + FP : https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Valkyrie-factory-1-60-Macross-ARCADIA-VF-1S-SSP-Backpack-full-set-Toy-Ko/163404209219?hash=item260ba65c43:g:CS0AAOSwPWtb~27h:rk:2:pf:0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 They price it like they are paying royalties to BW, and tariff to other countries or taxes to the origin country. Keep that up and I'll appreciate Yamato and Arcadia more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 On 11/27/2018 at 12:11 PM, no3Ljm said: If anyone interested on Valkyrie Factory Hikaru's VF-1S with Super/Strike included, Show Z Store has it for $147.99 with Free Shipping to the US. https://showzstore.com/valkyrie-factory-vf-1-60-vf-1s-vf1s-strike-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijo-style-w-super-space-part-upgrade-kit_p1125.html in a weeks' time its gone up $10 already. guess they are selling too well. pretty much everyone who wants this deco on the V2 mold (of which this is a ko of) already has it (on this board anyway). how about if they are gonna do a KO, release some unique decos? or at least hard to find ones? my preference would be for unique as i've ever yamato/arcadia vf-1 i want other than the super ostrich (i'll have to track that down some day...ugh! was hoping arcadia would reissue it with good shoulders at some point but not looking promising!). i mean look at stuff the KO/KO OS people are doing in the TF world. some of those unique decos are nice! cell shaded anyone? battle damaged? totally original decos (like a white movie optimus?). do something the officials guys won't or can't do! also at $160 a pop for something known to be a KO...it was just a couple years ago arcadia released fully legit strike valkyries that could be had for just under $185 ish or so...25 bucks isn't a lot of savings but yeah vs. afteramarket its way cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulltoeject Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Maybe somebody could contact showzstore and ask them if they can make valks in other colors Purple, green, yellow, etc. I'm not particularly crazy of canon correct valks, I just like their design in general. But in other colors, I think they would do well. Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 22 minutes ago, Mechapilot77 said: Also at $160 a pop for something known to be a KO...it was just a couple years ago arcadia released fully legit strike valkyries that could be had for just under $185 ish or so...25 bucks isn't a lot of savings but yeah vs. afteramarket its way cheaper. Pretty much, that's about what I paid for a new Miria, shipped, from Hobby Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Pulltoeject said: Maybe somebody could contact showzstore and ask them if they can make valks in other colors Purple, green, yellow, etc. I'm not particularly crazy of canon correct valks, I just like their design in general. But in other colors, I think they would do well. Just my 2 cents FYI. Show Z Store is just the store. They're not the company who's making this. It's Valkyrie Factory. 1 hour ago, Mechapilot77 said: in a weeks' time its gone up $10 already. guess they are selling too well. pretty much everyone who wants this deco on the V2 mold (of which this is a ko of) already has it (on this board anyway). how about if they are gonna do a KO, release some unique decos? or at least hard to find ones? my preference would be for unique as i've ever yamato/arcadia vf-1 i want other than the super ostrich (i'll have to track that down some day...ugh! was hoping arcadia would reissue it with good shoulders at some point but not looking promising!). i mean look at stuff the KO/KO OS people are doing in the TF world. some of those unique decos are nice! cell shaded anyone? battle damaged? totally original decos (like a white movie optimus?). do something the officials guys won't or can't do! also at $160 a pop for something known to be a KO...it was just a couple years ago arcadia released fully legit strike valkyries that could be had for just under $185 ish or so...25 bucks isn't a lot of savings but yeah vs. afteramarket its way cheaper. True. It went up by $10. At $157.99, it still beats on getting just the naked Valkyrie Factory's VF-1S for $129.99. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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