The Macross Thread

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by pinoy78, Jun 22, 2006.

  1. betsuni

    betsuni I'm just here for the robots

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    The destruction of servers will be epic when the pre-orders for this one goes live.
     
  2. borgified

    borgified You're going to get speared to death!

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    I'm thinking that Alto's 29 is not a good colour to digibash into Max's 29, as Mr. Banana Ears (RB) is somewhat easier @Rodimus_Prime minus the Super Packs.

    Go and poke into the MW theads as its has been done. If you have any questions why it was done over there @Flapjacks said it right and talk to the man in charge.

    @OCProwl - Don't log on MW unless you can stand up to the chaos there.
     
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  3. Slave IV

    Slave IV more wealth than you can imagine!

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    I think I got it wrong and the coupon is given as part of downloading their new app. You can watch Patricia explain it:D 

     
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  4. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    Thanks, I guess I will watch then.
     
  5. madpanda

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    Missed the preorder madness, skipped the Hayate Kairos, but wanted the Mirage version.
    If anyone every wants to trade their Mirage 31AX after they receive it for a Mirage 31C, please lmk.
     
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  6. Shin Densetsu

    Shin Densetsu I WILL DESTROY YOU Content Contributor Veteran

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    I would take one in low vis grey or repainted in SDF VF-1 paint schemes. Mirage’s VF-31AX would look great using the deco for Hikaru’s VF-1J.
     
  7. Meister61

    Meister61 Starscreams Ghost

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    Don't do this to meee

    Edit: that new release is ugly anyway compared to the majestic YF-19.

    Concer
    Considering you guys saying plus isn't that popular in Japan, are the chances of pre-ordering better for the YF-19?
     
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  8. treatment

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    All Bandai DX Chogokin Macross items are difficult-to-impossible to preorder since the Frontier v2 valks.

    It is mostly due to Bandai's artificial-scarcity/limits tactics.

    Arcadia and other brands like Sentinel items are considerably/significantly easier to preorder. Regardless if their items are Macross-related or not.

    eg:

    Arcadia YF-19 reissue preorder still up on Ami and HobbySearch:

    AmiAmi [Character & Hobby Shop]

    1/60 Perfect Trans YF-19 with Fast Pack (Completed) - HobbySearch Anime Robot/SFX Store
     
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  9. borgified

    borgified You're going to get speared to death!

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    Sent you a PM @madpanda, it's your call.
     
  10. GoggleV

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    Has anyone ever had an unfufilled order from luna park? I was thinking of ordering mirages AX from there, but it's a little suspect that they somehow still have stock and you can seemingly add an infinite amount to cart. It makes me think they are going to oversell and pull a N-Y or something?
     
  11. Meister61

    Meister61 Starscreams Ghost

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    Is this the improved ankles one? If so wanna preorder 1 through one of my lil bros Japanese friends and have him send it as a gift. No tax on gifts right?

    Edit: will this also rise in value, if so 2 might be better so I can sell 1 for profit later. Or are dx the ones that increase in value?
     
  12. treatment

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    Neither Arcadia nor Mr.K (the main designer) has ever stated the reissue will have improved ankles, so we won't know until someone actually received and reviewed the reissue.

    No idea about resell-profit/valuations and stuff since I don't sell any of my toys.
     
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  13. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    I've ordered from them once and received it just fine, it was DX VF-1D. I'm not sure if anyone has reported NOT receiving something they ordered from them.

    I recommend you watch the video Slave IV posted below and follow the instructions, the coupon is worth your time/effort if you decide to order from them.

     
  14. GoggleV

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    Thanks, I sent them a screen shot last night, it ended up taking 1500 off so I just ended up ordering one. Figure it comes out in less than 6 months so worst case scenario I can still file a claim.
     
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  15. Strike Creamsicle

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    Given that the earlier releases of it never really went super high in price I can't think of any reason this one would. There might have been a window where they sold for higher than MSRP, but only slightly.

    I think this idea that the reissue will have fixed ankles came from a picture that was posted on twitter by "Mr. K".

    https://twitter.com/Mrk_arcadia/status/1392621826409259008

    There is a YF-19 leg with the ankle extended on the desk. So from that picture it was assumed they were going to do something to the ankles. No actual announcement has ever been made about it.

    (There's also a fold booster in the picture, but their YF-19 release has not included one in the past and I don't think anyone was jumping to conclusions that one would be included now.)

    At any rate, last I saw it was delayed until November, so I guess we'll find out soon enough. Unless it's delayed again.
     
  16. borgified

    borgified You're going to get speared to death!

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    Arcadia’s Nora 51 is also either delayed or put on hold @deruberhanyok as the intended release date was last month.
     
  17. treatment

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    I don't remember Arcadia announcing any official release-date for the SV-51 Nora.

    The SV-51 Ivanov re-issue was the only SV-51 that was announced and then got released last month or so.
     
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  18. borgified

    borgified You're going to get speared to death!

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    It was unoffically announced on April 16, 2021 (not yet by Arcadia)

    『エヴァ』白いプラグスーツ姿の式波・アスカ・ラングレー彩色見本が初展示!真希波・マリ・イラストリアスや『SAO』ユウキフィギュアなども要チェック【第14回カフェレオキャラクターコンベンション速報レポート】

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    Don't tell me that you didn't see this at another Macross forum @treatment. You even posted Mr. K's twitter about Nora's molded exploded bits for her 51.
     
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  19. Strike Creamsicle

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    I remember Nora’s being shown but i don’t think it’s actually gone up for order anywhere. Or did I miss it?

    no doubt it’s delayed but we didn’t have a date to start with.
     
  20. borgified

    borgified You're going to get speared to death!

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    Not posted on Arcadia’s website either as I went on it. The Re-issue 19 and the PF 19 has been posted for release at a later date.