Bahamutzyro Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 25 minutes ago, Radioguy said: What's the AE shipping even likely to be? i just paid 45 USd to ship vf-31 via DHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Mehh...Easy pass for me, already have my customized Yamato V2 Angelbird in the display. That new logo is bit gawdy for my taste. Maybe if it was HM-R I would bite. Oh well, $$$ saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 45 minutes ago, Bahamutzyro said: i just paid 45 USd to ship vf-31 via DHL. Via AE? Is that less or more than what BIJ usually charges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bahamutzyro said: Anime export only lets you order 1? Says sold out after I placed order for only 1 ? As of this second, it's live again. ...and gone once more. Edited July 27, 2022 by Radioguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Edit: Just noticed that it's listed as "before sales start" on TWE, not sold out. I need more coffee. I'm still going to pass on this one, though. I think the Bandai-invented winged logo has no place on the valk, as it breaks up the clean red/blue lines of the scheme. You can't turn everything into Macross Delta, Bandai. SDFM and DRYL valks don't need logos stamped all over them. I'm a fan of Hasegawa's minimalist take on it, where the only markings are the stripes and "Angel Birds" on the legs. Edited July 27, 2022 by Anasazi37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 I still see AE is still accepting orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 minute ago, no3Ljm said: I still see AE is still accepting orders. I thought so too, but last refresh shows OOS again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Radioguy said: I thought so too, but last refresh shows OOS again. That's weird. It's still showing up on my end and was able to put one in my cart. Unless, you already placed an order prior then yes, it will show up as 'Sold Out' on your end since the limit is just one per customer. Edited July 27, 2022 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Looking at this new release...it's like if Bandai decided to combine an awful Yamarcadia "Anniversary" paintjob release with a legit canon scheme....Tenjin is a great illustrator but Bandai needs to keep him away from their releases....the new Angelbirds emblem looks too gaudy and what I can only assume were his "striping" detail ideas essentially made an already goofy scheme even worse... Anyway....in for just one...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossbones72 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 (edited) Awesome! I can't believe Bandai is actually doing a DX Angel Bird! I've come close to picking up the Yamato 1/48 over the years but never did due to all of the decals that would have to be applied to make the 'Birds look their best. I already have the Yamato VF-1J Stealth and DX VF-1S Roy - this was the only other 1/48 Valk that I really wanted. Edited July 27, 2022 by Crossbones72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 22 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: That's weird. It's still showing up on my end and was able to put one in my cart. Unless, you already placed an order prior then yes, it will show up as 'Sold Out' on your end since the limit is just one per customer. Well, now I'll never know...as I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossbones72 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Does anyone know if this will be available on Amazon Japan? I have a 6900 yen credit in my account that I would love to use. If not I hope it's still available on AE come Friday. It's been a while since I ordered from AE. They are pay up front correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Yes, you have to pay up front to preorder this TWE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Crossbones72 said: Does anyone know if this will be available on Amazon Japan? I have a 6900 yen credit in my account that I would love to use. If not I hope it's still available on AE come Friday. It's been a while since I ordered from AE. They are pay up front correct? No, since it's TWE release. But yes in the future with astronomical price markup from third party sellers. Say, for example Kakizaki's DX VF-1A for Y144470. And that is correct, any TWE item is always pay upfront. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikElvis Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I’ve slowed my macross buying. Only waiting for the PF 19. I like the Bandai 1/48’s so I’m in for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Will have to apply savings from not getting this to a Hikaru 1S on eBay. Perhaps. Some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossbones72 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 33 minutes ago, Ignacio Ocamica said: Yes, you have to pay up front to preorder this TWE 25 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: No, since it's TWE release. But yes in the future with astronomical price markup from third party sellers. Say, for example Kakizaki's DX VF-1A for Y144470. And that is correct, any TWE item is always pay upfront. Thanks very much for the replies! I have to wait until Friday to buy, so hopefully it's still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 From Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo "Robot Figures Launch!" Event: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 hour ago, no3Ljm said: From Tamashii Nations Store Tokyo "Robot Figures Launch!" Event: When I see this pic, the emblem & colors makes me think of what M&M would fly if they have to downsize to one valk in their golden years. But we already know Max instead trades up to the hypercar YF-29 lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 4 hours ago, no3Ljm said: No, since it's TWE release. But yes in the future with astronomical price markup from third party sellers. Say, for example Kakizaki's DX VF-1A for Y144470. And that is correct, any TWE item is always pay upfront. Thinking the Angelbird will top out at VF-1D current market pricing....rather than VF-1A Max TV or Kakizaki DYRL current market values.... And in case the OP was looking for either...look in YJA not Amazon...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Absolutely gorgeous, I've always loved the Angel Birds scheme, I'm in for one. That said, pretty disappointed we can't get a damn TV Kaki yet so we can complete the TV Vermillion Squad, oh well, one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Chunky001 said: The lettering and symbols are too much. I can't belive I'm going to say this. But I'm out. She's a bit over the top on Tampo yet one big reason & really one only that I'm getting this VF, is simply because I'm tired of NOT getting that particular or oddball Valk at Pre Order price, only to finally want it and have to pay 4x the asking price a year later. Yamato's Low Vis VF-1S, VF-11C, VF-X, Angel Birds and Virgin Road all come to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamutzyro Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Anywhere else to order from? Looks like AE is 1 per customer n big in Japan is sold out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 BIJ just said they have it back. Still, vs AE, which is likely to be cheaper in the end? Does BIJ charge more shipping than AE, less, or the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 49 minutes ago, Radioguy said: Still, vs AE, which is likely to be cheaper in the end? Does BIJ charge more shipping than AE, less, or the same? My reply from the PO thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Radioguy said: BIJ just said they have it back. Still, vs AE, which is likely to be cheaper in the end? Does BIJ charge more shipping than AE, less, or the same? i ordered 5x from hobby genki, shipping was 8,000yen by boat and 16,000yen by airpost 21,800yen by fedex 26,000ems to the US looked cheaper than BIJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 15 hours ago, Anasazi37 said: Edit: Just noticed that it's listed as "before sales start" on TWE, not sold out. I need more coffee. I'm still going to pass on this one, though. I think the Bandai-invented winged logo has no place on the valk, as it breaks up the clean red/blue lines of the scheme. You can't turn everything into Macross Delta, Bandai. SDFM and DRYL valks don't need logos stamped all over them. I'm a fan of Hasegawa's minimalist take on it, where the only markings are the stripes and "Angel Birds" on the legs. Agreed. That giant "family crest" style emblem looks like it belongs on the back of a VF-31, not something from the SDFM era of valks. Was on the fence on this one because it looks like a downgrade from my Yamato and I didn't want to pay that AE markup... then my friend in Japan texted me telling me he preordered one for me. I had forgotten that I had asked if he could also order me a copy of every TWE DX release whenever he ordered his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Add to Cart is enabled on the site now (4 hours now) The fact that is was not sold out is a good sign haha I wish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Big in Japan shows it as available for preorder for 22900 Yen + Shipping. I just successfully checked out and received a confirmation email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 I don't remember Angel Birds Pilots having red stripes on their uniform esp the arrow on the helmet. Oh, Bandai. And yup, that new marking is so distracting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Proxy got my order for 2 in, time to wait for release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolt Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Quite blingy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Putting UN SPACY on top of Angel Birds like that is the aircraft equivalent of going to McDonald's, ordering a Big Mac, and then asking them to add a fried chicken patty on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Had to buy one to couple with my Fan Racer. Crazy tampo choices aside, it will have to stay in fighter. Also picked up the Tiny Sessions VF-25 Sheryl and Ranka sets. Thanks AE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I'm willing to bet 95% of these purchased NEVER leave fighter mode...I can say with 100% certainty my Yamato V2 Angel Bird never has... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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