kkx Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, tekering said: I'm so glad Bandai stuck with the VF-1J grey for Max's 1A... So much nicer than Yamato's shock-white. Looking gorgeous! I am glad I am getting two of this. Maybe it is due to WB, all the photo I have seen so far seems to indicate that Max is much more on the white side compared to the 1J. Even the youtube review video make it looks that when the two are seen side by side. Weird. Glad to hear from your in-person impression. It looks much better this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gerwookie Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Looks a little busy from top perspective but I quite like the panel lining on the chest to offset just the plain white, more for max than for hikaru since he has that nice red. How would I go about doing so? A gundam marker? I know you have to apply top coat or something for gunpla but feel scared to do so on this toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalfiend Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) Just received mine and it looks awesome! Don’t see any cracks or other oddities - haven’t checked the shoulder joints yet but will do that after my conf call. This is my first DX Chogokin and I’m really impressed by the weight of this thing. It was also my first time ordering direct from Japan and have no complaints...product was well packaged and arrived extremely quickly. I didn’t get charged duty either. Two thumbs up for anime-export. edit: I think the panel lines are fine as-is. I was of the same mindset initially that there wasn’t enough detail and that panel lining would be a way to bring out more depth, but...at least in person, the lines seem visible and fine as-is. edit 2: shoulder joints are normal. Edited September 23, 2019 by Digitalfiend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Cpl Maximilian Jenius? I never really noticed that before that he was a corporal.....can't think of many Air Force organizations with non-coms as pilots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalfiend Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, kkx said: Maybe it is due to WB, all the photo I have seen so far seems to indicate that Max is much more on the white side compared to the 1J. Even the youtube review video make it looks that when the two are seen side by side. Weird. It’s definitely a greyish white colour and darker than I expected too, which is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 God, I can't wait. NY hasn't even bothered to email me, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Arrived earlier this morning but I wanted to take the time to assemble my FEXT hangar first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 hours ago, seti88 said: Looks pretty good, but why he yellow arrow on the head. Someone got detail happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 one of my copies just arrived in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foblander Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 AJ needs to hurry up and send me my shipment notification >< Getting anxious lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Because I "pre-ordered" my Max from NY so late literally days ago makes me wonder if I'll actually get one at all?? I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that's for sure. Though they still claim to have VF-1J in stock so which is somewhat reassuring.. I think. Getting back into Macross I was going to just have the DX 1:48 as my sole line of toys now but I also ordered a DX YF-19! Have a sweet spot for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saviant Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I just recieved my VF-1A from Plaza Japan, I am very impressed with them, ordered Thursday night, shipped Friday afternoon and here in Australia on Tuesday. I opened up and checked the shoulder hinges on mine and they are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 36 minutes ago, Saviant said: I just recieved my VF-1A from Plaza Japan, I am very impressed with them, ordered Thursday night, shipped Friday afternoon and here in Australia on Tuesday. I opened up and checked the shoulder hinges on mine and they are correct. Good to hear they arrived in Australia so quickly! I have three items ordered with NY so hopefully they all come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 3 hours ago, spanner said: Because I "pre-ordered" my Max from NY so late literally days ago makes me wonder if I'll actually get one at all?? I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that's for sure. Though they still claim to have VF-1J in stock so which is somewhat reassuring.. I think. Getting back into Macross I was going to just have the DX 1:48 as my sole line of toys now but I also ordered a DX YF-19! Have a sweet spot for them! Welcome back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, mickyg said: Welcome back! Thanks Mick! Can't wait to have these Valkyries on display! I have some deep deep regrets on selling off what I had, some Valkyries in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 The 1:48 DX line is what I will mostly focus on from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Just pre ordered the Hikaru VF-1S!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Oof, that's going to sting some, the pre-orders for those are definitely in scalper range right now. The sad part is that they'll be even higher post-release... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickyg Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, spanner said: Thanks Mick! Can't wait to have these Valkyries on display! I have some deep deep regrets on selling off what I had, some Valkyries in particular. I'm sure they all found wonderful new homes, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkmate Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Anime-Export came through for me. This was a purchase the next day post PO madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIBFIR Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Just got my shipping notice from NY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 28 minutes ago, RIBFIR said: Just got my shipping notice from NY! Sweet. Good to know. Mine is still in “pre-payment ok” stage. Not even prepping yet and I snagged on PO night haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 9 hours ago, gerwookie said: Looks a little busy from top perspective but I quite like the panel lining on the chest to offset just the plain white, more for max than for hikaru since he has that nice red. How would I go about doing so? A gundam marker? I know you have to apply top coat or something for gunpla but feel scared to do so on this toy. Just google/search the forums on panel lining. Lots of folks have given advice on it in many forms... 7 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Looks pretty good, but why he yellow arrow on the head. Someone got detail happy. Homage to DYRL max VF-1A? 17 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: Sweet. Good to know. Mine is still in “pre-payment ok” stage. Not even prepping yet and I snagged on PO night haha. Same situation...did you choose the slow shipping option as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYRL VF-1S Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 21 minutes ago, seti88 said: Same situation...did you choose the slow shipping option as well? No, I actually selected EMS, but I also had Missiles in the cart when it all hit so the order was combined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Oof, that's going to sting some, the pre-orders for those are definitely in scalper range right now. The sad part is that they'll be even higher post-release... Yeah was a little expensive but what can you do. Not really available many other places. I was browsing through other Valkyries listed on NY and they have the 31A available for 71,500yen! Whoa! Crazy expensive! Edited September 24, 2019 by spanner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 3 hours ago, spanner said: The 1:48 DX line is what I will mostly focus on from now on. When I see your DX Valks in that display case, they better stay there this time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Just got my shipping notice from HLJ literally 45 seconds ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I thought that you where not going into the 1/48 scaled valks @Shizuka the Cat? I guessed wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Oof, that's going to sting some, the pre-orders for those are definitely in scalper range right now. The sad part is that they'll be even higher post-release... You think they will climb higher right away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 2 minutes ago, sqidd said: You think they will climb higher right away? The Hikaru VF-1S? Oh hell yes they will, that's his DYRL ride, and DYRL is bigger than the macross TV show in Japan as I recall. Just look at the pre-order madness difference between the 1A and the 1S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: The Hikaru VF-1S? Oh hell yes they will, that's his DYRL ride, and DYRL is bigger than the macross TV show in Japan as I recall. Just look at the pre-order madness difference between the 1A and the 1S. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Yeah, unless you can snag one that is a cancellation at one of the Japanese retailers, the price in the aftermarket is most definitely going to keep going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I'm just happy I managed to get one through Amazon Japan, except I had to have it shipped to my Tenso address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 56 minutes ago, borgified said: I thought that you where not going into the 1/48 scaled valks @Shizuka the Cat? I guessed wrong... My love of M&M got the better of me... sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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