[Shin Densetsu]

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Originally Posted by Kluster Bombs

Im thinking of getting this but have read some reviews of some Yamatos Valks with a cracked shoulder hinge.

My question is... Has this been fixed with this release?

A few of the stand alone VF-1J Hikaru's have the "fixed" shoulder hinges. The only "fix" was to use a smooth pin sans knurling, the knurling, or burred edges of the pins contributed to cracks.

The following are known to have smooth pins(aka fixed hinges):

• VF-1S Strike Valkyrie Roy & Hikaru Customs w/flashlight, anniversary edition(just released)
• VF-1S Low Viz
• VE-1 ELINT Seeker
• VF-1A Cannon Fodder
• VF-1J Mass production Valkyrie
• VF-1S Max Custom
• VF-1A Max Custom(DYRL? and TV types)
• VF-1A Kakizaki Custom(DYRL? & TV types)
• VF-1D Virgin Road

Of the recent releases, the VF-1J Armored Valkyrie GPB bundle set has overstock, repackaged VF-1J Hikaru's with the knurled hinges. The VT-1 also has knurled hinges.

The VF-1J Hikaru Super Valkyrie pictured above might be fixed if you get a later run version, IIRC I think someone DID have one with smooth pins from a restock. Not sure. I know for sure at least a few fans have the stand alone VF-1J Hikaru with smooth pins.