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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jan 18, 2019 10:01:28 GMT -5
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jan 18, 2019 13:54:49 GMT -5
**CROSS POST**
So with this being my first go at higher-ended Macross stuff, I didn't know that this was the first DX Chogokin that was 1/48 until I asked a friend before snapping up the VF-19 Advance last night. Is this a one off or the svale going forward? It's unfortunate that I need to hold off on some really nice looking valks bc of this.
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Post by OzmaLee on Jan 18, 2019 22:15:50 GMT -5
**CROSS POST** So with this being my first go at higher-ended Macross stuff, I didn't know that this was the first DX Chogokin that was 1/48 until I asked a friend before snapping up the VF-19 Advance last night. Is this a one off or the svale going forward? It's unfortunate that I need to hold off on some really nice looking valks bc of this. Knowing Bandai, they’re going to milk this mold since there are so many variants of the VF-1. Welcome to the wallet destroying world of Macross! My Macross collection outnumbers all of my others in volume. |
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jan 18, 2019 23:50:37 GMT -5
Haha, thank you, man. Hoping I don't fall too far in. These things are lovely though. Just Transformed this thing into GerWalk for the first time. Man oh man it's pretty darned sexy:  |
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Post by Yumcha on Jan 19, 2019 0:14:02 GMT -5
^ Welcome to the addiction, Kuma. You're screwed.  |
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Post by tasuke on Jan 20, 2019 11:55:02 GMT -5
to quote "Parker" from the movie ALIEN; "It's... -I Don't Know- It's just... BIG!!" it is, without question, the VF-1 toy i've been waiting my life for. it's proportions are PERFECT. IN ALL THREE MODES. oh, and WHAT A SATISFYING HEFT. that leg weight, supported by such a spindly hip bar assembly, seems disturbingly delicate, but the metal throughout seems of top quality. hell, the metal feet are resonant, and ring when struck. only time will tell, of course, but the quality seems positively peerless, easily the closest to the rugged, reassuring quality of the TAKATOKU/BANDAI 1/55 Chunky any modern VF-1 toy has ever come, and, perhaps, ever will. i don't know how BANDAI did it, but they certainly did, and how. the proof of miracles is sitting right here, staring me straight in the face...           |
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jan 20, 2019 21:53:09 GMT -5
^ Welcome to the addiction, Kuma. You're screwed. You say that, but then your sig tells the truth! ha.  |
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Post by mrclean08 on Jan 21, 2019 11:14:41 GMT -5
Someone post some pics of this next to the 1/48 Yamato version please.
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Post by GetterBoi on Jan 21, 2019 12:42:03 GMT -5
Someone post some pics of this next to the 1/48 Yamato version please. Or try his youtube video.
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jan 21, 2019 19:44:27 GMT -5
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jan 22, 2019 13:13:15 GMT -5
Got the full breakdown article and gallery for the Bandai Tamashii DX Chogokin VF-1J is up: kumastyledesigns.com/bandai-dx-vf-1j-review/ Pretty much had to give this one a 10/10. This thing just knocks it out from top-to-bottom and even without an attachment to Macross there's no way that you can't see how good of a piece this one is. The article breaks it down piece-by-piece per normal, but here are some pics from the gallery portion (Full galla approx 30 pics:)    
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Post by Yumcha on Jan 22, 2019 13:24:48 GMT -5
As always, gorgeous pics, Kuma.
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Post by KumaStyle.com (TJ) on Jan 31, 2019 18:50:19 GMT -5
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Post by f360 on Feb 22, 2019 23:45:03 GMT -5
If anyone is still looking for one, nin-nin game still have them I was able to log in to my account and quote for shipping from nin-nin-games is $48.41 for Fast EMS shipping to the USA. So total would be $313.65 shipped to the USA if you were to get a DX vf-1J from them. Then there's this below for future purchases, By buying this product you can collect up to 1424 loyalty points. Your cart will total 1424 points that can be converted into a voucher of US$13.26. So for people that are late, the price looks good. And if you pay in Yen it's even cheaper (for people that have creditcards that does not charge international conversion fees) The price will be 33690 yen Shipped EMS to the USA. which is around $305 USD shipped and you will still get loyalty points for future purchase. By buying this product you can collect up to 1424 loyalty points. Your cart will total 1424 points that can be converted into a voucher of ¥1,424 www.nin-nin-game.com/en/japanese-import-hobbies-toys-game-character/28249-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-first-press-limited-edition-vf-1j-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijyou-machine-dx-chogokin--4573102551382.html |
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Post by tjdetweiler on Apr 9, 2019 23:33:57 GMT -5
Hi guys - I think its best if we just stick with one thread as for sure we would have multiple VF1 releases. Anyway, looking at the pages back, man the VF1J was much more easier to PO than VF1A Max, CDjapan lasting for a good hour but for the VF1A - the website was crashing - I do believe this is due to the feedback and reviews after handling and seeing the VF-1J and then again ofcourse it is Macross, anyway new pics:
It's a thing of beauty!
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Post by bleah on May 23, 2019 7:41:33 GMT -5
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Post by xephon0930 on May 23, 2019 11:50:43 GMT -5
Definitely getting the Striker Pack set but I need a Roy Focker Variant.
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Post by leeboo1211 on May 23, 2019 16:31:21 GMT -5
Oh yesssss..... Been waiting for this.
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Post by bleah on May 23, 2019 16:57:06 GMT -5
Oh yesssss..... Been waiting for this. I was actually thinking this would come out after all the tv Valks were released (a year or two). I'm not complaining unless pre-order day will be the same as Dairugger XV... I'll focus on this since this won't get a US release. I'm taking a day off for this PO. |
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Post by tjdetweiler on May 23, 2019 17:12:41 GMT -5
Instabuy for sure - VF1S looks amazing, I have VF-1A PO'ed, I just only need this and Fokkers one thats it.
I hope it doesn't fall on the same PO night as Dairugger SOC!!!!! what an expensive few months
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