eriku Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Interestingly enough, on mine the wing flaps/ailerons aren't floppy at all. They're super tight, and it actually takes some force to get them to hinge up or down. Unfortunately the airbrake hinge isn't tight. I'm going to see about tightening it up so it'll stay closed. Wing flaps aren’t floppy on mine either, but they do pop off willingly when bumped during handling. I’m fine with the feature (I’ve been used to it since 2003) although I’d rather not have it. I just realized what a beast this thing is going to be in GBP...or the inevitable FEXT armor. Mmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canklebreaker Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: ami =Ami Ami hlj= Hobby Link Japan hs= Hobby Search cdj= CD Japan Thank you kindly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, eriku said: Wing flaps aren’t floppy on mine either, but they do pop off willingly when bumped during handling. I’m fine with the feature (I’ve been used to it since 2003) although I’d rather not have it. I just realized what a beast this thing is going to be in GBP...or the inevitable FEXT armor. Mmmmm Looking forward to GBP and FEXT accessories for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, eriku said: Wing flaps aren’t floppy on mine either, but they do pop off willingly when bumped during handling. I’m fine with the feature (I’ve been used to it since 2003) although I’d rather not have it. I just realized what a beast this thing is going to be in GBP...or the inevitable FEXT armor. Mmmmm This is obviously the Yamato 1/48 version & at 1/48 with the GBP Armor, it's truly a beast!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 The DX should have thinner legs due to folding flaps, and tampo for days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Ya know... a DX GBP might also come with a gray visor Hikaru head since the head is a ball joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, jenius said: Ya know... a DX GBP might also come with a gray visor Hikaru head since the head is a ball joint. I’d definitely have to include the GBP in my collection if it comes bundled with grey goggles. Bandai move: just includes the head for you to swap out... Edited January 3, 2019 by eggy99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 (edited) Lolz... TWE exclusive head. Edited January 3, 2019 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 minute ago, jenius said: Lolz... TWE exclusive head. 3990 JY, GBP sold separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Don't forget the missiles to go inside the GBP as another TWE. This thing is going to get expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Nothing from AmiAmi on my end yet....patiently waiting. I was thinking about masking and painting the grey goggle piece on my head after I'm done playing around with it. We'll see. Also, I'm torn whether or not to panel line it! It's so pretty just white... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 19 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said: This is obviously the Yamato 1/48 version & at 1/48 with the GBP Armor, it's truly a beast!! Did the 1/48 GBP come with those DYRL-styled hands, or were those made by someone after the fact? I don't remember which style it originally included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 It came with DYRL style hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Saburo said: Gerwalk Looks gorgeous, @Saburo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, jenius said: Don't forget the missiles to go inside the GBP as another TWE. This thing is going to get expensive. As crazy as this sound, it's totally possible when it comes to bandai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 hours ago, jenius said: Lolz... TWE exclusive head. 2 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said: 3990 JY, GBP sold separately. 2 hours ago, jenius said: Don't forget the missiles to go inside the GBP as another TWE. This thing is going to get expensive. 1 hour ago, Ignacio Ocamica said: As crazy as this sound, it's totally possible when it comes to bandai. Bandai is sure to offer the GBP-specific missiles-launch effects, too. Separately. Tamashii Nations Events showroom exclusive at first. Then TWE after a month or so. Oy, vey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkx Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Amazon is showing new availability for some seller. Saying new release in Jan 26th. More stock (many no the version with the extra base) coming, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, 505thAirborne said: This is obviously the Yamato 1/48 version & at 1/48 with the GBP Armor, it's truly a beast!! This is the first time I notice this since I don’t have Yamato 1/48 VF-1’s. Is that how the armor is on the nosecone? Or is that an alternate armor part? I don’t remember seeing a nosecone shape armor based on the lineart. Edit: I browsed Jenius’ Anymoon site and it is indeed an alternate nosecone part. Learned something new today from the old Yammie 1/48’s. Edited January 4, 2019 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) There are two nosecone pieces with the Yamato armor. One that goes over the nose cone (but it’s quite large) and a smaller one for use without the nose cone. Here’s a pic from anymoon Edited January 4, 2019 by spacemanoeuvres wrods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: There are two nosecone pieces with the Yamato armor. One that goes over the nose cone (but it’s quite large) and a smaller one for use without the nose cone. Someone correct me if that’s wrong Thank you sir! I remember Jenius site after I posted that one and see what it is. I really appreciate Jenius’ review website for things like this. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Yes! Anymoon is a great resource; big thanks to @jenius for all the hard work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Nice pics everyone! Ami still hasnt updated yet...cmon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 5 hours ago, jenius said: Don't forget the missiles to go inside the GBP as another TWE. This thing is going to get expensive. Oh gosh please don’t give them any ideas.... Knowing Bandai, they might really do something ridiculous like this. Or a separate “missile effects parts” for another 3980 yen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 21 minutes ago, seti88 said: Nice pics everyone! Ami still hasnt updated yet...cmon... Ami customer here as well. For me it’s already past the point where I will receive this before I leave for two weeks. Kinda wasted the EMS shipping charge on this one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 5 hours ago, 505thAirborne said: This is obviously the Yamato 1/48 version & at 1/48 with the GBP Armor, it's truly a beast!! That GBP, sir, looks amazing! Can you share how you applied the stickers to the armor so that they don’t peel off over time? My stickers on a 2008 1/48 have started peeling. Did you need any Mark Setter? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 10 minutes ago, rdrunner said: Ami customer here as well. For me it’s already past the point where I will receive this before I leave for two weeks. Kinda wasted the EMS shipping charge on this one too. You don’t have to feel like it is a waste. I was contemplating going SAL Parcel for my Ami order, but the compensation for lost parcel or damage is tiny just to save $20 AUD. It was a small price to pay for piece of mind compared to the total payment. For something this expensive I didn’t want to risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Nipponyasan is showing it as in preorder again. At 28500 yen tho I really hope to some show up in stock in hlj in the next hours Edited January 4, 2019 by Froy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 My order from amiami hasn’t shipped either but the status is “Processing shipping”, so hopefully it will go out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaslid Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 31 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said: My order from amiami hasn’t shipped either but the status is “Processing shipping”, so hopefully it will go out soon. Same here from CDJapan, it notified "In shipping process" since few days before year end and requested for the revised shipping cost up 1100yen (yes, I did paid). Upto now there is no update still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, plaslid said: Same here from CDJapan, it notified "In shipping process" since few days before year end and requested for the revised shipping cost up 1100yen (yes, I did paid). Upto now there is no update still. Depends on when you pay too , I paid within hours of request and they shipped out on the 2nd, it’s just cleared US customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Discovered what seems to be the only compatible part between the old Yammie-1/48 and the new Bandai DX-1J... Yeah. The Skull heatshield. Woo hoo or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Woohoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canklebreaker Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 My amazon order finally processed correctly and shipped, expected next Tuesday. This will be my first Valkyrie figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Random Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Mine finally arrived after 6 calls to DHL to keep it moving. They were planning to hold it until 1/8 since that was their original delivery estimate. I've completed the F->G->B cycle. Very smooth and enjoyable aside from the leg fins that are always getting in the way and moving as a result. I echo the others who have said that this is nice and solid feeling. I like the color. Anyone know which, if any, Yeti Stand adapter (gerwalk & battroid) will work with this? Edited January 4, 2019 by Matt Random Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 (edited) Got DHL shipping notice from Amiami. So I they're going out today. Edited January 4, 2019 by Lolicon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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