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Post by mpchi on Jan 14, 2013 17:28:49 GMT -5
Tip of the day : be carefull with the wings, the little plastic nail is easily breakable... -> the one which is the rotate axis. See mine : nail head as just broke. Will glue it later. img834.imageshack.us/i/imagebhkd.jpg/Unfortunately have to learn it the hard way yesterday while changing out the wings from the Armor Parts. The exact same small white pin broke off as I pull out the old wing and change to the new one with hard point mounts for the missiles. Fortunately, strong super glue can fix it (even though the wing may not glide as smooth after the fix). And the Armor Parts came with 2 improved round wing tabs that holds the wings more secure than the original pair. Make sure you use the new ones and not mixed up with the old, as they look almost identical. The Armor Parts look awesome on the VF-171EX, but assembly did remind me how fiddly the 171 torso can be, as I find myself spend more time aligning it than putting on the actual armor pieces. Puts on one piece, the torso pops out of alignment, fix it, lock it, try another piece, torso pops out of alignment again, fix it, put another piece, another pop...etc. But once all said and done, the valk look gorgeous and can stay aligned and locked as long as I don't pose it in something too dramatic. It is still more of a display piece than something I can handle a lot. For folks that like more arm articulation in battroid mode, leave the triple missiles unattached to the wings, as they will totally block out the elbow movement of the arms (and scratch some black paint off). The thigh pieces also seem to come off a bit too easy when you grab the figure on the thighs. Chest armor could be tighter too. Other pieces hooks on very tight with bigger longer tabs or hooks. The arm cannon is very sweet with an articulated arm to swing it around. The structural design of the Bandai 171EX wasn't very impressive for me, but the look is definitely there. And with the Armor Parts added. It is definitely one of the prettiest in my book. Just wish they went with something simpler and stronger on the torso locking mechanism.  |
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Post by OzmaLee on Jan 15, 2013 5:16:26 GMT -5
Sweet! Hopefully mine comes today.
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Post by OzmaLee on Jan 15, 2013 19:01:10 GMT -5
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Post by pinoy78 on Mar 9, 2013 15:36:26 GMT -5
Two months late...but here's my review of the Armored Parts.
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Post by Gakken on Apr 8, 2013 13:26:06 GMT -5
Kind of let down that these armor parts have no moving thrusters or opening pays like the Ozama.
I just got a pre-order in for the 171-ex nightmare so I think I'll just stick with it for $170 instead of shelling out $300 for this guy. Plus I have the Vf-25f on pre-order, so having two of the same color scheme seems a bit much.
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Post by Lejam on Apr 12, 2013 4:31:01 GMT -5
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Post by locidm on Apr 12, 2013 11:42:42 GMT -5
Cool thx lejam. How about super parts for Michael?
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Post by clobberator on May 8, 2013 22:03:23 GMT -5
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Post by mecha-mania on May 9, 2013 0:38:39 GMT -5
nice pics ozmalee! at first i was very skeptical about the armoured parts, but they look so good in your pics!
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Post by OzmaLee on May 9, 2013 15:26:13 GMT -5
Thanks mecha-mecha! Careful with the hip armors though. They pop off so easily.
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Post by Lejam on May 31, 2013 6:17:18 GMT -5
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Post by edge on Jun 5, 2013 15:23:07 GMT -5
So I finally got to trying to transform my vf 171ex and I ended up breaking a little flap. I think it was actually already cracked when I opened it cause it was really loose and I barely moved it. I basically touched it and it fell off  I'm also having trouble completing transformation into robot mode. I can't get the the backpack to snap into place. I can get it lined up where the peg goes into the slot but it no way does it stay in place it's just loosely in there. Am I missing something? |
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Post by greengetterguy on Jun 21, 2013 17:14:51 GMT -5
I never transform mine, but the "arguably better color "mass production" 171" is back on sale at AmiAmi at around $125 shipped.
That's a great price...
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Post by squall12 on Jul 16, 2013 10:13:15 GMT -5
hi guy,
want to ask what the different between DX Chogokin VF-171 Nightmare Plus general machine and production type?
Thanks
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Post by OzmaLee on Aug 13, 2013 18:32:59 GMT -5
hi guy, want to ask what the different between DX Chogokin VF-171 Nightmare Plus general machine and production type? Thanks Nothing. They're one in the same. |
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Post by squall12 on Aug 13, 2013 20:08:11 GMT -5
ok thanks ozmalee.
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Post by OzmaLee on Oct 7, 2013 10:33:45 GMT -5
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Post by ulessa on May 20, 2014 16:33:00 GMT -5
What is that clear stand? |
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Post by OzmaLee on May 20, 2014 17:03:56 GMT -5
What is that clear stand? Those flightpose stands. Not sure if they're still doing business. Check them out. Flightpose.com |
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Post by ulessa on May 21, 2014 0:32:38 GMT -5
What is that clear stand? Those flightpose stands. Not sure if they're still doing business still. Check them out. Flightpose.com What is the length of the one you have? Seems pretty high. For its price I guess I'll get it. |
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