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DX Chogokin VF-31A Kairos - Macross Delta 10th Anniversary

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1 minute ago, Seto Kaiba said:

Wasn't the problem that it was a web exclusive because they didn't think anyone would want the CF version compared to the character models, only for it to turn out to be a high-demand item that got scalped to hell and back?

See, this is the part that I'm not sure if we've ever gotten any truth about, and probably never will.

The rumor/excuse at the time was that Bandai had production issues with the paint, and it caused them to cut production.  Granted, this was also deep in the midst of the Great Nippon-Yasan Fustercluckening, so any news anyone had was probably at least partially polluted by their customer gaslighting service.

What I suspected was going on was that Bandai truly didn't expect any heavy demand for a CF variant from the domestic customers, and never made that many to begin with.  That smaller production run might have truthfully been reduced further due to production problems, if the stories are to be believed.

What's not really clear though is where the scalping began (you know, beside NY).  I actually half expect that some of it came from Japanese collectors who picked them up just to complete their own collection, only to discover they could make a tidy profit on the international market thanks to those silly international military aircraft enthusiasts.

I would love nothing more than to see all of the prices of the old 31As tank after this, but I doubt they'll really drop that much.  What I think is probably more likely is for this one to wind up discounted at Amazon. ^_^ 

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3 minutes ago, Mommar said:

I'm not sure where to try to pick this up.  HLJ are no longer honest brokers, in my opinion.

It's been a while since I ordered from HLJ, but did they always charge a handling fee on top of their shipping? I don't recall that being the case before. 

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Under other circumstances, this would look like a lazy repaint. But Bandai must have recognized the 31A has quite some pent-up demand. Wait, previous release was a TWE and TWE rule of thumb means no reissues? No problem, just add in a small Walkure emblem, change the modex & call it a 10th Anniversary and call it day. But it's the right move this time lol.

Bandai didn't even go with Arad's version. Also, if it's a proper anniversary celebration it would be some gaudy paint scheme.

dur Destroid Armour Waxer

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I used to own two VF-31A's but sold one when I was tight on toy funds.

 

This is a great opportunity for me to fix that mistake!  I LOVE the low-viz schemes.  I just wish they'd release the kairos armor and super parts, in which case I'd pick up even more!

seti88 BOMBA!

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Snagged one at HLJ....got a weird message though when ordering..seems like this pre-order at HLJ can't be cancelled because its past due date..?

anyhow just wanted the one...although its tempting to squadron build cannon fodder valks...

what a difference from the old 31A pre-order!! No F5 keys used!

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As much as I like the Kairos, I think I'm good with the old one I have. Funny thing is, the main reason I wouod want to get the reissue is because I want the newer box that doesn't use styrofoam. Helps prevent yellowing while stored in the box.

Now that I think about it, maybe I should get the reissue just for that. But not sure if I'll preorder or just wait until release date and get it at a discount like how the VF-19 is already discounted now.

seti88 BOMBA!

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3 hours ago, davidwhangchoi said:

Will wait for Tariff's to lift. Can't risk it.  

good reissue though

if only some of the administration/courts were macross fan's...ahem..section xx exclusions...macross!

what a timing though for US folks...just when the 31A is being released again...

someone tell bandai to hold on iconic releases..

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I still haven't seen Delta and don't really care about it, but I don't own a 31 yet and I love the paint scheme on this one. I'm not a fan of the graphics on the other Delta valks. Anyway it was really nice to be able to just casually buy this at retail from AE instead of the usual striking out on pre-order madness night and then paying way more later for the WWM release in North America. Very refreshing! It was like buying a Takara product! So easy. 

Sildani SMS Squadron Leader

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Nin-nin and HLJ are order stop, PO'd one from AE. Yen to USD is pretty good, so I don't mind ponying up one last time. 

I AM worried about the QC though. The 31 Siegfried/Kairos mold was great, but it was the assembly that made them the best Valkyries Bandai produced. Ever since COVID, it's been a crapshoot, and more bad than good.

Still, this is the one I always wanted, with the LO paint and missiles in the legs.

And holy cow, as I was writing this AE has sold out! PO madness, one.. last... time...

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7 minutes ago, Sildani said:

And holy cow, as I was writing this AE has sold out! PO madness, one.. last... time...

 

Unless otherwise noted, AE usually has limit-one policy.   So you will usually see "sold out" once you placed your own order, but it'll still be open to others that haven't.

 

 

 

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