Yamato & Bandai Macross Toys

[uteiki]

hi Tober,

is the VF-25F the new renewal version? If it is, could I get it please? thanks. Will send u a PM.

regards,
daniel

[lancalot]

just received the VF25s armored messiah ozma custom and the box is massive!!:eek::D totally worth it compare to the other figure only ...

[VGMStudios]

Picture or it didn't happen. Haha

[lancalot]

Picture or it didn't happen. Haha

too me??.. it in the first Scavenger's Acquisitions thread for this month
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=16628

compare it to the GTR package

[lancalot]

here it is compare to the other boxes... if you want a review i can put one together

http://imageshack.us/a/img43/7332/3jxn.jpg

[lancalot]

Nippon-yasan having a sale on the nightmare and rvf25 luca

http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/macross/4449-macross-f-dx-chogokin-vf-171ex-nightmare-plus-ex-regular.html

http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/macross/4696-macross-f-dx-chogokin-rvf-25-messiah-valkyrie-luca-angelloni-custom-renewal-version.html

[SharkyMcShark]

I know nothing about Macross and own a neglected YF-19, but I've come dangerously close several times over the last week to investing a weeks wages into one of those YF-29s.

[drifand]

I know nothing about Macross and own a neglected YF-19, but I've come dangerously close several times over the last week to investing a weeks wages into one of those YF-29s.

It depends wether is Yamato/Alcadia or Bandai. I personally prefer Bandai because their stuff don't break as easily.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Since the shoulder cracking on the Yamato VF1 v2's, they've been pretty damn good with build quality.

I think Yamato's VF-19 is in a league of it's own - much more solid construction & material quality compared to Bandai's Frontier valks.

[seespotrun]

I know nothing about Macross and own a neglected YF-19, but I've come dangerously close several times over the last week to investing a weeks wages into one of those YF-29s.

That's how I started too...A YF-29 here ("I only need one"), a VF-1 there ("Can't pass up the iconic focker"), a few Yamatos on sale... I was also motivated by seeing this pic (http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery/v/Toys/Yamato/vf4g/IMG_5716.JPG.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1) on CollectionDX.

I like Yamato's toys more---less finnicky small parts, nice tight joints. However, since they went bankrupt, aftermarket prices have skyrocketed, so Bandai would be a cheaper way to get started.

[drifand]

Since the shoulder cracking on the Yamato VF1 v2's, they've been pretty damn good with build quality.

I think Yamato's VF-19 is in a league of it's own - much more solid construction & material quality compared to Bandai's Frontier valks.

The YF-19 went through a few versions before they got it right.
Yes is better, but it took a while, and because I cannot trust any first versions they released I drop the entire thing. the YF-21 was great as well.

If you actually are a toy player, the Bandai one will suit better. If you want to just display, the Yamato were more catered to the adults serious category.

I have a VF0S 1/60 and part of the flap broke on first transformation. IMO kind of bad design on their part.

I do understand if people like them. Just like I enjoy the simple Takatoku version which I can transform 100 times without breaking anything, and I can do it with my eyes closed.

[Dkaris]

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-001197&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_maker%3DArcadia%24pag emax%3D30%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

does anyone know what this companies standards are like? im wondering if they are on par/ better than Yamato

[Tober]

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-001197&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_maker%3DArcadia%24pag emax%3D30%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1

does anyone know what this companies standards are like? im wondering if they are on par/ better than Yamato

Yamato announced at Wonderfest (February?) that they were merging with Arcadia and would be releasing all future products under the Arcadia banner. The product is basically the same.

[Dkaris]

Yamato announced at Wonderfest (February?) that they were merging with Arcadia and would be releasing all future products under the Arcadia banner. The product is basically the same.

ah ok, I've been out of the loop for a fair while. heres hoping for a max rerelease

[lancalot]

Just got this guy...my first yamato figure and i really like it :) it a nice solid figure, the only thing is that the legs abit fiddly to stand .
I was wondering if this is the same mold that they use for the yf21?
And which one do your recommend for a yf19 ? in 1/60 scale, i been reading that the first few releases got QC issues...
Man it getting expensive to get the mascoss range !

http://imageshack.us/a/img443/7565/27xf.jpg

[Tober]

Just got this guy...my first yamato figure and i really like it :) it a nice solid figure, the only thing is that the legs abit fiddly to stand .
I was wondering if this is the same mold that they use for the yf21?


Yes, just a few minor pieces change, such as the head unit and canopy (from memory).



And which one do your recommend for a yf19 ? in 1/60 scale, i been reading that the first few releases got QC issues...
Man it getting expensive to get the mascoss range !

Save up and wait for the third generation Arcadia 1/60 YF-19 next year. There are too many risks with the YF-19, unless you go for a discounted Double Nuts or Bird of Prey, which had most of the QC issues sorted.

[kurdt_the_goat]

That is a pretty nice figure, i have the Max version :)
The YF-21 is the same excepting the cockpit design i think.
The newer Yamato's are considerably better though!
I hope a new YF-21 is on the cards, not only is the original expensive/hard to find, but they could do a much better job on it now.

For YF-19, patience will reward you! Next year they're coming out with a new one. I wouldn't recommend the original, it's way too lanky and has various fit and hold issues in my opinion. The new YF-19 is based off of the VF-19, which is a stunning piece of toy design! No pricing info yet, but i'd expect upwards of $300... but honestly, it'll be worth it!

Here's the latest pics of the new YF-19:

http://i.imgur.com/HWrs3pQm.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/HWrs3pQ.jpg)

[lancalot]

That cool...ill wait for next year then ... Can you guys post up a preorder link when it ready as i want it cheap and not after market prices...

Also i was just watching the macross froniter movies and they have different superparts for the vf25 than from the series ? I can't check it as i don't have the series anymore and it been year since i seen it ... Also is there a English dubbed of it?

[Tober]

That cool...ill wait for next year then ... Can you guys post up a preorder link when it ready as i want it cheap and not after market prices...

Also i was just watching the macross froniter movies and they have different superparts for the vf25 than from the series ? I can't check it as i don't have the series anymore and it been year since i seen it ... Also is there a English dubbed of it?

The FAST packs in the movie are the Tornado sets, they aren't available for the renewals (yet).

There isn't an English dub, but I'm sure I saw an Asian DVD version that had an English subtitle option on eBay.

[lancalot]

I knew i shouldn't have watched the Macross frontier movies!.It was so good sucked me into buying these guys!!..And when the vf27r came i was impressed by that figure had to get them all ...

These guys came today....I ordered the vf25g the older one , but i guess they didn't have any left so they sent me a re-new version :D! So that it for me for awhile now ... got a max vf22 coming from kurdt_the_goat , that look cool next to miria ... got a yf29 on preorder ...waiting for the yf19 to be release for preorder ...and when the yf30 coming out..?? man im going broke with these guys! And then they suck you in with the super parts as well!

Im still look out for YF21 and VF1J rick hunter colours the original , guessing these two should be in my collection as well , hopefully the make a new version of these . i loved watching robotech as a kid , rewatch it on dvd a couple of years ago and remembering thinking that it was still very good and didn't age that bad in story(heaps better then some out now even) and animation.
Im still on the fence about the SV51 from macross zero ... they just look out of place in the macross collection ... what are your opinion on this and the figure as well..
cheers




http://imageshack.us/a/img14/6600/9hf3.jpg

[lancalot]

Hey , i was just wondering if any one here has Macross Mechanics #01: Macross Frontier ?is it any good? Picture wise, ref pic etc..? as i cant read japanese so picture are the most important thing .

[lancalot]

The max VF22s came today thanks to kurdt_the_goat
What a nice couple they make :D

http://imageshack.us/a/img266/158/rkf5.jpg

[kurdt_the_goat]

Glad it arrived safely, they look great together!

[drifand]

I was tempted to buy just the hero plane of Macross Frontier but I think I better not start and get suckered in to the rest. Don't get me wrong, I already have some Macross stuff like the Konig Monster by Bandai. rest of my Macross stuff are with my brother.

[lancalot]

I was tempted to buy just the hero plane of Macross Frontier but I think I better not start and get suckered in to the rest. Don't get me wrong, I already have some Macross stuff like the Konig Monster by Bandai. rest of my Macross stuff are with my brother.

The re-new version of the frontier plane are heaps better compare to the v1 of them ... and yeah it does get addictive to have them all as they such nice planes and very well designed .

Well this came today VF27 with super parts set....it actually alot nicer in detail then the v1 as well plus you get the super parts and stand included .

http://imageshack.us/a/img819/2518/fhcx.jpg

[drifand]

Was considering pre-order the limited YF-29 but I know, once I start.....

[Trent]

The re-new version of the frontier plane are heaps better compare to the v1 of them ... and yeah it does get addictive to have them all as they such nice planes and very well designed .

Well this came today VF27 with super parts set....it actually alot nicer in detail then the v1 as well plus you get the super parts and stand included .

http://imageshack.us/a/img819/2518/fhcx.jpg

So when are you getting your VF-4G? They don't go for that much these days. :p

[lancalot]

So when are you getting your VF-4G? They don't go for that much these days. :p

:eek::eek: WTF !!!man that just crazy !just look at the ebay prices :rolleyes: .... lucky it so ugly i don't want it in my collection :D ...

[drifand]

thank god, not Bandai so I don't bother for me. But as it is, I am really finding hard whether I want to bite into a renewal vf-25f, then find myself "I want armour" man......list goes on.

[lancalot]

thank god, not Bandai so I don't bother for me. But as it is, I am really finding hard whether I want to bite into a renewal vf-25f, then find myself "I want armour" man......list goes on.

lol it a heaps better figure then the first v1 .....they should be releasing a tornado pack as that hasn't been released yet for the re-new version. But don't really know if they going to release that with the figure... but then again it was a strange move for them to release a super part set with a vf27 figure and not a separate thing.

[drifand]

No idea, Bandai themselves have political departments. Certain projects are never above others. I might just get the vf-25 renewal and call it quits as I only wanted a piece from that series but not going overboard with the add ons.

[lancalot]

My tornado parts set for the vf25 came today , man i got to say i love this set ...it makes the vf25 into another fighter with that added wings ...

I was getting confuse with the weapon set for the tornado parts ..as that was the added on for this one!! an add-on of an add-on ! :mad: they could of combined into the same set ! so now im consider getting that as well...just for the bombs and the plug..mmmm....they just suck you don't they :rolleyes:

http://imageshack.us/a/img17/9448/sk42.jpg

[Trent]

mmmm....they just suck you don't they

Buh?:eek:

[lancalot]

Buh?:eek:

yeah they suck you into buying more added on !!
eg ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BANDAI-DX-Chogokin-Macross-VF-25-ALTO-Tornado-Armored-Powered-Weapon-Parts-Set-/321207114434?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4ac96f9ac2

[lancalot]

i just love this look of the tornado ...so here another shot of it
http://imageshack.us/a/img802/5575/l3d2.jpg

[drifand]

man....must resist. This is the world of pain when you have interests in other Mecha. I have Gundams on one end, Super Robot chogokins on another and some macross plus Transformers. Too hard.

[lancalot]

man....must resist. This is the world of pain when you have interests in other Mecha. I have Gundams on one end, Super Robot chogokins on another and some macross plus Transformers. Too hard.

it easy ...get them all.!.... :D man that remind me, i still got my PG gundam that i got to do.. just too lazy putting them together these days...
i love planes and Macross figure are some of the best looking ones around .

[Tober]

That Tornado Pack is on a ver. 1 VF-25F isn't it?

[lancalot]

That Tornado Pack is on a ver. 1 VF-25F isn't it?

yeah .... my orig one form 4 year ago! :) need the set to hide the ageing plastic colour :cool:

[drifand]

Gee....the VF-25S is a bit ex for me to even touch. The old one was like you said not a good sculpt. I may have to snap up VF-25F while I still can afford it. I think I settle for one.

[lancalot]

Gee....the VF-25S is a bit ex for me to even touch. The old one was like you said not a good sculpt. I may have to snap up VF-25F while I still can afford it. I think I settle for one.

yeah the renew version of vf25 are good....at least have one in your collection if you like them.... and you still can found them at retail prices if you look around .. also the renew vf27 with super parts as well before they go crazy on prices like ebay!

I was going through the macross frontier movie and the vf27 got 3 red ghost at the end fight scene with the yf29!! the red one looks cool ...they need to release a set of 3 for him like they did with luca AVF-25 , which i totally missed out because i didn't want to get the renew version :(

[drifand]

giving up the idea, the parts are just way too ex. I think version 1 will have to be for me.

[lancalot]

OMG 34 440 yen!! :eek:that just killer :mad:


http://imageshack.us/a/img32/3795/8l70.jpg
http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=39470&page=41#entry1075553

[Trent]

And people complain about the price of Transformers. :rolleyes:

Still, I'm not completely saying no.

[drifand]

Found out the hard way when I bought the wrong Armour parts for VF-25 Alto.
I just so want to get out of Macross for now and put a brake on my collection.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Somebody please buy my v2 VF-25S (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=372724#post372724) to help lessen the burden on that YF-19! Open to (reasonable!) offers.

[Tober]

OMG 34 440 yen!! :eek:that just killer :mad:

It's a lot, but pretty much what was expected.

Hopefully stores will offer decent pre-order discounts to put the price below $300. It's still six months away from release, so you'd have to be able to put away $2 a day from now until April.

[VGMStudios]

That's beyond ridiculous. There is no reason why it should cost this much.
Its just greed. Looks I won't be getting this one.

[drifand]

Somebody please buy my v2 VF-25S (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=372724#post372724) to help lessen the burden on that YF-19! Open to (reasonable!) offers.

Seen your offer, unfortunately not one I can offer.

I don't get it why this guy is $300+ and his armour is under $200 and Alto's renewal is reversed situation.

Nothing wrong with your price though, is what everybody asking but not something I am going to pay.

After combining armour plus renewal I thought long and hard enough to give up the idea. I might just look for version 1 Alto and that's it.

[Tober]

That's beyond ridiculous. There is no reason why it should cost this much.
Its just greed. Looks I won't be getting this one.

Because microeconomics, because Japan.

Arcadia isn't Takara or Bandai, but they have learned from them. Yamato were just a small team of three or so core members; their engineering done by contractors (T-REX or M.E.F. usually). After the merger with Arcadia we didn't even know for certain what their plans for the Macross license were.

For the last four or so years they have only released one or two new molds a year - SDF Macross, VF-19/S/P/F, VF-17S/D, VF-4G and now the YF-19. All high-end toys with a high price. You can expect the unconfirmed VF-0 series to cost about the same.

[VGMStudios]

I didnt take somethings into consideration. Some of the members over at the macross forums gave an explanation. Though the price is still high. Just seems price for these collectibles are going up and up.
Its really hard to keep up with it.
Im not sure if I'll get it. I would really have to save.

[kurdt_the_goat]

There's no doubt that is some serious price gouging, not very well disguised by the amount of accessories... But really we've already had 6 months and now 6 more to save if we have to.

Regardless of how easily any of us could afford it or not, it's still a huge sum when in most cases we're all collecting lots of toys (cheap and expensive ones). I wouldn't say i'm pleased with the price but it can be a good thing to help focus our collections on the pieces we want the most.

[drifand]

But think about it, even Bandai's at original price is a joke. count the number of vf toys plus armour plus other armour plus other versions. Even with default prices I easily can count 1K. No way I have my kids collecting or playing this.

I was so keen on buying the renewal with armour till I calculated $400+? I am like "really?" and this is just one figure, and then I look at Metroplex, then I am reconsidering my priorities and think hell no.

[kurdt_the_goat]

That's basically what i mean though, it comes down to priorities and preference.

I doubt i'd buy a Metroplex even for $50.. it's too big for any of my displays and the comparatively basic transformation doesn't do anything for me. I can see how someone might not have those issues, and also how someone could consider it a great deal, especially factoring in it's size.

I'd just rather spend my money on easier to display, complex engineered toys. Thankfully there's not a lot of them around so if i stick to my tastes, the odd exorbitant purchase doesn't seem so bad.

[drifand]

That is true, Hell no way I be starting collecting everything so tall.

But saying that, I would not pay $300 plus either for each toy with special parts.

I am actually confident Bandai will release the entire Ozma VF25s with armour if it was so high demand. Just takes time.

Thanks god I am very selective with my Gundam metal built toys.

[Tober]

As collectors of toys we have to weigh it up on a dollar/enjoyment scale. I don't think I'm going to be spending much on Macross or Transformers past the new year, the Bandai Frontier DX line is almost done, only a few possibilities still exist there.

[lancalot]

As collectors of toys we have to weigh it up on a dollar/enjoyment scale. I don't think I'm going to be spending much on Macross or Transformers past the new year, the Bandai Frontier DX line is almost done, only a few possibilities still exist there.

totally agree ... i just love the look of the planes and take alot more pleasure in seeing them on display ... that how i justify my spending so much on them as i can stare at them for hours . The new yf19 should come with the fast pack and accessories included isn't it ? also I like too see a 3 red ghost pack to be released for the vf27 ...that be so cool!

[lancalot]

my yf29 30th + super parts came today :D:D wooohhhooo

[drifand]

totally agree ... i just love the look of the planes and take alot more pleasure in seeing them on display ... that how i justify my spending so much on them as i can stare at them for hours . The new yf19 should come with the fast pack and accessories included isn't it ? also I like too see a 3 red ghost pack to be released for the vf27 ...that be so cool!

There no problems if you can afford them either. ;)
Though if they were more affordable I had no issues collecting them all.

[lancalot]

Yf 29 30th memorial ver ....and with the super parts .. I was mesmerized by the shape of this plane when i first saw it , it looks so nice , just love the forward swept wing style .... the engine on the wing can rotate 360 but with the super parts on it slightly heavy for it and it just can stay in place but barely! i dont think the super parts add any better in term of looks as the original design is so nice already... i thought this would be my favorite but i still think the vf25 with tornado pack still look the best.

http://imageshack.us/a/img41/7704/5iki.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/275/ie1j.jpg

[VGMStudios]

That's the thing though. You are spending $300+ on a figure just to stare at it. It doesn't do much anything else. Id understand more if it was rare or they were only making a few.
I guess the price point includes the costs for Arcadias take over and we are paying for that.
I wonder if this will be a limited run. Maybe I can find our on sale somewhere next year. Heh.

[Tober]

Yf 29 30th memorial ver ....and with the super parts .. I was mesmerized by the shape of this plane when i first saw it , it looks so nice , just love the forward swept wing style .... the engine on the wing can rotate 360 but with the super parts on it slightly heavy for it and it just can stay in place but barely! i dont think the super parts add any better in term of looks as the original design is so nice already... i thought this would be my favorite but i still think the vf25 with tornado pack still look the best.

I like the YF-30 with super parts in fighter, but not so much in battroid. And I like the 30th more in battroid than fighter or gerwalk.


That's the thing though. You are spending $300+ on a figure just to stare at it. It doesn't do much anything else. Id understand more if it was rare or they were only making a few.
I guess the price point includes the costs for Arcadias take over and we are paying for that.
I wonder if this will be a limited run. Maybe I can find our on sale somewhere next year. Heh.

Apparently they are being made to order now, so unless HLJ or HK Collectibles overstock I wouldn't be counting on it. It's things like people waiting for a HLJ sale that hurt Yamato.

[drifand]

That's the thing though. You are spending $300+ on a figure just to stare at it. It doesn't do much anything else. Id understand more if it was rare or they were only making a few.
I guess the price point includes the costs for Arcadias take over and we are paying for that.
I wonder if this will be a limited run. Maybe I can find our on sale somewhere next year. Heh.

Actually I disagree with on the figure that doesn't do much and just stare at it. A lot of people fail understand the amount of engineering is involved in making a toy. Granted if this was just plane mode and never transform, but is not the case is it?

End of the day, it may be a statue to you, and to someone else a piece of artwork, or a great toy or a combination. I also look into the quality to see if the money was worth spending.

[Trent]

That's the thing though. You are spending $300+ on a figure just to stare at it. It doesn't do much anything else. Id understand more if it was rare or they were only making a few.

How is it different from buying a Transformer? In fact, every Valkyrie is arguably a triple-changer. It's hardly a model plane.

[drifand]

How is it different from buying a Transformer? In fact, every Valkyrie is arguably a triple-changer. It's hardly a model plane.

Plus the detailing it really higher in comparison even to a MP.

But all aside is the same as Transformer toys. Some girls would regard every single one as the same thing as a barbie doll.

[lancalot]

Plus the detailing it really higher in comparison even to a MP.

But all aside is the same as Transformer toys. Some girls would regard every single one as the same thing as a barbie doll.

the engineering that goes into these guys are amazing with the the amount of detail on them as well ,The paint apps on them are very nice already but they even give you more decal to put on them as well... i don't really play with them , but knowing that i can and that they are full transformable give me that sense of awe about them .

but please don't compare them to barbie :p

[drifand]

Well thats the common thing that some girls would compare it to, they don't care about each details.

The VF-29, I am digging at the new alt colour version. The grey one that you displayed looks okay for me. Then again I am trying so hard not to pre-order it. lol

[VGMStudios]

The difference between transformer and this is about $250.
If spending $300 on a single toy it better make me coffee as well look pretty. Haha.

[lancalot]

Well thats the common thing that some girls would compare it to, they don't care about each details.

The VF-29, I am digging at the new alt colour version. The grey one that you displayed looks okay for me. Then again I am trying so hard not to pre-order it. lol

Well you should preorder it and you can always cancel it if you decide not too :), but can can't order it when it sold out and you decide that you like it , it cost too much later on.. :mad:
some of my recent purchase of macross has been expensive but i never once regretted it ... but actually the opposite, that i'm glad that i actually have it in my collection

[lancalot]

The difference between transformer and this is about $250.
If spending $300 on a single toy it better make me coffee as well look pretty. Haha.
there are cheap macross figure as well .... as there are expensive transformers also

[Trent]

The difference between transformer and this is about $250.
If spending $300 on a single toy it better make me coffee as well look pretty. Haha.

It all comes down to if you think it's worth it or not. But TFs can and quite often do cost as much, if not more, than Macross figures.

Hasbro Asia MP-10 (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11744&mode=retail)

Hasbro Asia Grimlock and Jetfire (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11742&mode=retail)

SD exclusive Fortess Maximus (http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=AST10000&mode=retail)

All recent/upcoming examples of official TFs (didn't want to get into 3rd parties, but they're pricey too) that cost $300 US or more.

And none of them make coffee :p

[VGMStudios]

Pointing to bbts isnt fair. They are one of the most expensive sites out there.
And the links you provided are either exclusives or come with a lot of accessories.
But its true. The value is what the buyer thinks its worth.
Still contaplating if $360 is worth a transforming plane.

[drifand]

Pointing to bbts isnt fair. They are one of the most expensive sites out there.
And the links you provided are either exclusives or come with a lot of accessories.
But its true. The value is what the buyer thinks its worth.
Still contaplating if $360 is worth a transforming plane.

It is pretty fair to me, even the cheapest isn't that far off from a Macross figure as well.

As for $360? hmmm... me think I would have gotten VF-25 renewal and armour rather than just the plane.

[lancalot]

the new yf19 should come with the super parts as well , but we will know more when it getting closer to the preorder date..

now time for bandai to announce the yf30 !! in tune with the 30th celebration wouldn't you think ....
been reading the background story of the YF30 from the game and it really good... it time for them to make a new movie/series and not remake of the same story .

[drifand]

I am still thinking about the VF-29, I just think I spend too much this year on toys alone.

Saying that I am going to play macross 30 on PS3. :)

[lancalot]

here more photo for you to make up your mind ;)
Actually the yf29 has really grown on me and i bite the bullet and got an red alto one at a fairly :rolleyes: reasonable price ...

http://imageshack.us/a/img89/9223/k3o6.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/6712/gm4r.jpg

[drifand]

I still have to finish this vf-25 armour I gotten first.

[lancalot]

when i got home a whole bunch of boxes came ! :eek::D:D:D
vf 171ex , vf0a , vf22s gamrin , weapon set with ghost ,2x hanger , zoid maintenance factory ...and one of my macross grail....YF29 red alto :D!!!
http://imageshack.us/a/img443/4923/0ran.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img706/259/u55v.jpg

[Tober]

That's a nice haul lancelot! :cool:

[Trent]

How are Nippon Yasan to deal with usually? I ordered a VF-25 last Sunday and it still hasn't been posted. I have emailed them 3 times since, first time they replied saying that it would be posted the next day, which it seems that is wasn't, and have not had a reply to my last 2 emails. If I don't have a reply by tomorrow arvo I'm going to file a Paypal dispute.

[Tober]

How are Nippon Yasan to deal with usually? I ordered a VF-25 last Sunday and it still hasn't been posted. I have emailed them 3 times since, first time they replied saying that it would be posted the next day, which it seems that is wasn't, and have not had a reply to my last 2 emails. If I don't have a reply by tomorrow arvo I'm going to file a Paypal dispute.

Not the best... It can take them up to two weeks to 'process' an order. I wouldn't be worried too much, but they are slow and don't properly update their progress. Many posts on MW or their site saying 'order processing' even after it has arrived.

Which VF-25 did you get?

[lancalot]

yeah and also because last week alot of preorder came in as well.... so the were very busy doing that ... a fortnight ago they sent an item straight away , but last week i had it processing a for a couple of day so i wrote to them and they responded with "We are sorry we took late in the shipment because last week we had a lot of pre orders.
We will send you soon as possible your order.
Thank for your understanding."

which was true as i know the MP soundwave reissue , MP prowl , and armor parts for the vf171 all got released last week , that i know of at least ..

also curious as which vf25 you ordered ?

[Trent]

Not the best... It can take them up to two weeks to 'process' an order. I wouldn't be worried too much, but they are slow and don't properly update their progress. Many posts on MW or their site saying 'order processing' even after it has arrived.

Which VF-25 did you get?

Ok thanks. I'll give them some time. I picked up an Alto. I like the colour scheme and need another Valk to go with my VF-1S. I'll pick up a YF-19 and that will round out my collection nicely. :)

[lancalot]

That's a nice haul lancelot! :cool:

thanks man... it hurting my saving quiet alot ! :rolleyes: there a couple more to come as well but i opt out on the cheaper shipping so it going to take a week or so longer .... the shipping a killer on the macross figure as the boxes are so large! some of them only offer EMS option ... it good if you order alot and also the aus$ quiet high last week so i went on a purchasing spree :D.... well an early xmas present ...

[Tober]

So you got the VF-25F Renewal ver? Just checking...

And you're going to fork over the $350 or so for a YF-19 next year..?

[Trent]

So you got the VF-25F Renewal ver? Just checking...

And you're going to fork over the $350 or so for a YF-19 next year..?

Yes got the renewal. And yes, probably going to fork out for a YF-19. Always been a fan of them. Why do you ask?

[Tober]

Yes got the renewal. And yes, probably going to fork out for a YF-19. Always been a fan of them. Why do you ask?

I you didn't get the renewal ver I would have advised you to cancel if you could.

It's good to see people saving for the VF-19 despite the near exorbitant price. :)

[lancalot]

i was looking for the super parts for the alto yf29 !!OMG:eek: what a rip !
man i might just get the 30th one and paint the tips red....

[drifand]

I you didn't get the renewal ver I would have advised you to cancel if you could.

It's good to see people saving for the VF-19 despite the near exorbitant price. :)

I didn't get the renewal, but being the reason I couldn't afford the renewal armour. I was ok with the first version and armour.

The prices of the renewal are not great for the main characters. If they release Ozma vf-25S again I would take it otherwise I can just wait.

[lancalot]

30th anniversario VF1j :) finally put the 2x hangar together last night with the zoid factory to test out ... look pretty good i reckon ...so im going to need 8 more hangar! :D
Also the VF-0a is huge compare to the VF1 !! i though arcadia got the scale wrong on the VF1 but i check the master files and it is right that the VF0a is heaps bigger ...

http://imageshack.us/a/img694/7435/emrj.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img7/1518/ub89.jpg

[lancalot]

http://imageshack.us/a/img580/9399/wahg.jpg

here it is with a vf27 folded wings on my book self

[drifand]

Tight fit. :)

I have chain nest hanger base to do up and I am painting them.

[lancalot]

yeah it is tight now... was only a test with 2 hangar to see if it look good ...planing to get 8 more now!

[lancalot]

found a cheap sv-51 ivanov !!wooohhoooo should be here next week
:D

[drifand]

I think you got a real addiction. lol
I am definitely holding back, despite I was an aircraft engineer and I definitely appreciate the designs.

[lancalot]

I think you got a real addiction. lol
I am definitely holding back, despite I was an aircraft engineer and I definitely appreciate the designs.

yeah , im pretty hooked into it now...just loving the planes ... i try so badly not to get a y19 now and waiting for the new one.... it funny but you getting to see the drop in the prices of vf19 now and alot of people starting it sell there one...
i am also resist to get a yf21 as i think arcadia might release one after the yf19

[kurdt_the_goat]

There's truly no comparison with the older YF-19 and the updated VF-19 (that the new YF-19 is based on). Do NOT get an older one for even a cheap price!

[drifand]

There's truly no comparison with the older YF-19 and the updated VF-19 (that the new YF-19 is based on). Do NOT get an older one for even a cheap price!

thats the same as the renewal Vf-25 and vf-25s but arent we forgetting that the price are a joke? If everyone can buy at RRP prices I will definitely agree, unfortunately is not the case and major scalpers have been the main issue here worse than transformers it seems. There isn't a guarantee on the newer version is all perfect either.

[lancalot]

How are Nippon Yasan to deal with usually? I ordered a VF-25 last Sunday and it still hasn't been posted. I have emailed them 3 times since, first time they replied saying that it would be posted the next day, which it seems that is wasn't, and have not had a reply to my last 2 emails. If I don't have a reply by tomorrow arvo I'm going to file a Paypal dispute.

hey trent .... my order just got shipped today :)...and i order from them last wed 25th... so i was wondering the progress of your order?

i actually used their website to email them asking about the progress of my order on fri and got the response that i posted earlier ... so if you had no response or anything then you might try that ...

[Trent]

hey trent .... my order just got shipped today :)...and i order from them last wed 25th... so i was wondering the progress of your order?

i actually used their website to email them asking about the progress of my order on fri and got the response that i posted earlier ... so if you had no response or anything then you might try that ...

I threatened them with a Paypal dispute and it was marked as posted the next day :) hopefully it will get here on Friday.

[drifand]

I ordered soundwave like on Monday, they are only preparing it at the moment.

I am not going to rush them though, I think for what I am paying I am not really going to complain about it. Though I wished they could be flexible sometimes, I think overall it is considered reasonable store.

If you ask me, HLJ has the best ordering system among the whole lot as I can store in warehouse, and I can combine ship etc at my own arrangements, all the other sites have been a slight difficulty to reach.

[lancalot]

here the new YF-19 pics.... man it looks nice... proper folded back wings , missile in the leg section ... Wow
http://blog.yahoo.com/_ED274AZGFINLESDVVHRADMVIMU/articles/1256661/index

[Tober]

It looks great. I'm more of a YF-21 guy myself, but the 19 is cool too.

Pre-orders are expected to go up within the next few weeks. :)

[Trent]

Very impressive!

[drifand]

best in plane mode, robot is not bad, gerwalk looked a bit okay.

[drifand]

It looks great. I'm more of a YF-21 guy myself, but the 19 is cool too.

Pre-orders are expected to go up within the next few weeks. :)

same here

[lancalot]

It looks great. I'm more of a YF-21 guy myself, but the 19 is cool too.

Pre-orders are expected to go up within the next few weeks. :)

well hopefully after this one they release a YF21 ...well that what i wishing on ... and holding back getting the old one now...

[Tober]

Pre-orders up earlier than expected.

Amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-002551&page=top) 11% OFF 28,980 JPY

I'll wait for Anime Export myself. They might be cheaper, but payment upfront.

[drifand]

Pre-orders up earlier than expected.

Amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-002551&page=top) 11% OFF 28,980 JPY

I'll wait for Anime Export myself. They might be cheaper, but payment upfront.

I suggest people who want this get it now from amiami, this won't last 1 day by normal circumstances. I have experienced hot items gone within 5 minutes.

[lancalot]

cool... thanks ...order one :) ....now the loooong wait :D

[Tober]

HLJ (http://www.hlj.com/product/ACA82042/Sci) 10% off 29,520 JPY

Still waiting for AE and HobbySearch to list before committing.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I preordered at Amazon JP and will have my inlaws ship it to Aus... in an attempt to save a bit from the shipping markup of other stores, and have them pay COD for me. God bless Japanese inlaws :D

They're listing it at a nasty 34,440 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9%E3%83%97%E3%8 3%A9%E3%82%B9-%E5%AE%8C%E5%85%A8%E5%A4%89%E5%BD%A2-YF-19-%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%91%E3%8 3%83%E3%82%AF-%E5%A1%97%E8%A3%85%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF%E5%AE%8C%E6%8 8%90%E5%93%81/dp/B00FJPJ6JM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2QEG06Z01G8W9&coliid=I1WIMC6XDC7478).... for now, but that should go down to about the price of the other stores thanks to preorder price guarantee.

[drifand]

HLJ (http://www.hlj.com/product/ACA82042/Sci) 10% off 29,520 JPY

Still waiting for AE and HobbySearch to list before committing.

should be any minute. Normally hlj is last.

[Trent]

Preordered. Yay, now the 7 month wait :(

[drifand]

Anime-export is the cheapest I think.

[lancalot]

i think biginjapan the cheapest so far..? but its pay straight away ..
http://biginjap.com/completed-models/8211-macross-plus-1-60-yf-19-with-fast-pack.html

[Tober]

Amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-002551&page=top) ¥28,980
HLJ (http://www.hlj.com/product/ACA82042/Sci) ¥29,520
Nippon Yasan (http://www.nippon-yasan.com/lang-en/macross/5997-macross-plus-yf-19-with-fast-packs.html) ¥29,750
Big In Japan (http://www.biginjap.com/modeles-complets/8211-macross-plus-1-60-yf-19-with-fast-pack.html) for ¥26 250 (payment upfront including shipping)
Hobby Search (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10246266) ¥29,520
Anime-Export (http://www.anime-export.com/product/16354) ¥27880 (payment upfront, shipping on arrival)

[lancalot]

Thanks for that tober , you think it better to pay now or later?.. is our aus$ going to be better or worst with this new government by April ?

Man nothing came on fri...:( and it the long weekend ... well next week should be a good week then ... im expecting a few more planes .. :D

[Tober]

I'd pay upfront if you have the funds, 20% is a decent saving. I couldn't say which way the AU$ will shift, most likely down, although the Japanese government were trying to deflate the Yen last I heard...

[VGMStudios]

Can someone please tell me what is so great about this one?
I don't know to much about it.
What does it mean to you?
Im on the fence about buying it but im not to sure.

[Trent]

Can someone please tell me what is so great about this one?
I don't know to much about it.
What does it mean to you?
Im on the fence about buying it but im not to sure.

I like it because of Macross Plus. Saw that years ago (on VHS) and loved the YF-19. And it rounds out a nice (very) little Macross shelf I have going.

[drifand]

Can someone please tell me what is so great about this one?
I don't know to much about it.
What does it mean to you?
Im on the fence about buying it but im not to sure.

Well.....it depends, if you are not liking it, don't buy it for the sake of monkey see monkey do. I have not pre-ordered it if you were thinking everyone is jumping on it.

This isn't because its not nice though, its purely its price is a bit high for me. I am slightly off the fence of not buying it. This isn't the first time I avoided Macross toys either. I would really focus on what you like and can afford if I were you.

Have to say this is a much more refine version of what it first came out.

[VGMStudios]

Oh believe me. Its not a case of monkey see monkey do. I only buy figures that I like regardess of everyone else. I just wanted to know the history of the YF-19 and where it came from and all that jazz. I do like how it looks but like you said, the price is off putting. Maybe ill wait to see what their next one will be and skip this one.

[drifand]

The VF-19 has been done by Bandai in the old Macross 7 as well, and it isn't as nice either.

I am used to hate Yamato for their QC control and this is my only concern as the toys isn't cheap but I also think they have already learn from past mistakes.

If you were to wait, the VF-21 may be your cup of tea. This is something I like that Bandai has not done anything for.

I will like to see if Arcadia will bring on the VF-21 and I can pre-order that piece. For me, I can live without the other, I know some fans would think thats insane.

I do not know how others see, feel or like about the vf-29 but of all the three current models Bandai released, I liked the Isamu's version best which is based on the same colors as this VF-19.

[Tober]

The first version had a bunch of flaws. It was loose, didn't lock together properly in battroid, gerwalk was almost an afterthought, fighter was somewhat stubby instead of being sleek.

This is a comparison pic someone at MW put together showing the fighter profile

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/post-12283-0-36434800-1379826807_thumb_zps32ff0343.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/post-12283-0-36434800-1379826807_thumb_zps32ff0343.jpg.html)

It might not seem obvious to people who aren't Macross/Plus fans, but to the fans it's a huge improvement.

Engineering-wise, Yamato hasn't put a foot wrong in a long time. Their third generation designs, from the VF-11B onwards have all been good, I think... From memory the last Yamato problem was the gnurled pins that ended with the VT-1, and that was a factory assembly problem, not a design issue.

[lancalot]

I just wanted to know the history of the YF-19 and where it came from and all that jazz. I do like how it looks but like you said, the price is off putting. Maybe ill wait to see what their next one will be and skip this one.

Hey VGM ...the YF19 was in the film macross plus series and movie.... i can lend it to you if you want... it still a great movie and holds up pretty well as the animation and story is great. I manage to get the dual audio as i hate reading sub these days..

So this figure is one of the best representation of the YF19 technical design to date , with the accurate folded folded wings now and proportion to the line art .
Plus it such a nice looking plane ...:)
Here some pic to entice you ....got heaps more as well if you need more enticing ;):D


http://imageshack.us/a/img10/6680/yl3f.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/5749/x8y4.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img842/660/rn9z.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/9971/4lov.jpg

[lancalot]

Also don't confuse this with the VF19 from the macross7 series in which it is more cartoony for my liking , which are the red and blue figure that you see mostly ... they look more rounded and i just hate the faces that they have ..
Too my understanding is that the YF19 is the prototype fighter then the VF19 are the mass produced one ...

[kurdt_the_goat]

I had a used 1/60 YF-19 first release, but after a while i just grew to hate it. Things would fall off, the proportions were way too lanky (separate to any accuracy issues, i just didn't like the lankiness period) and it didn't hold together very well. I will say that it may have been that mine was just a bit too used, but i sold it when news broke of the VF-19 that was to be an all new toy.

I had watched Macross Plus at the time i think, but not Macross 7 so i watched the whole lot in preparation. It's different to the others but the music won me over and overall i enjoyed it, then by the time the new VF-19 came out, i was really excited!

The toy didn't disappoint at all. It's amongst, if not THE best built toy in my collection, it's only real competition is the Yamato toys released after, like the VF-17 and VF-4G.

Because of it's quality, the 19 has become my favourite Macross design of them all. It's pretty much kibble-free, so it seems like a great robot design in terms of "if this were real...". I can see it doing the battles from the show in my mind, whereas the 17 would be knocking it's arms against it's wings, and the 4G could barely raise it's arms up :D

I just love it so much i couldn't live without the new YF-19. They've changed everything that needed to be changed and the inclusion of weapon options helps to further differentiate it from the VF-19 for display purposes.

If i only got one toy next year, the YF-19 would be it - and that's saying a lot i think, given we're likely to get a bunch of exceptional TF MP's next year!

[drifand]

For me, it would be the vf-21, I be waiting. The vf-19 is my favorite in plane mode. I don't think Bandai is going to release either one, so these from Arcadia would be best bet. I am still not too please with my VF-OS.

[lancalot]

For me, it would be the vf-21, I be waiting. The vf-19 is my favorite in plane mode. I don't think Bandai is going to release either one, so these from Arcadia would be best bet. I am still not too please with my VF-OS.

Same here , they better redo a YF21 ! im waiting ! ...And yeah my vf0a left shoulder joint just cracked to pieces the other day while i was transforming it !! :mad: man i had to super glue it together and it took me a while to found all the little pieces that fell to the floor .

[Tober]

I don't think they will revisit the YF-21 any time soon. The VF-22s didn't sell well, even if the YF-21 did initially.

The VF-0 Valks were poorly made, crumbling shoulders and arms due to material errors and loose joints. It is widely expected that the next Valk Arcadia does will be the VF-0D. Although a Ghost X-9 may come first. They tweeted the next reveal will be at Winter Wonderfest, which is around early Feb.

[lancalot]

It is widely expected that the next Valk Arcadia does will be the VF-0D. Although a Ghost X-9 may come first. They tweeted the next reveal will be at Winter Wonderfest, which is around early Feb.

Ohhh please don't be a VF0D ...i hate the wing look... it just so ugly ,..

[kurdt_the_goat]

Though it seems the VF-OD might be next in line, the fact that they're revisiting Macross Plus (after doing a load of 7 valks for a while) makes me think a YF-21 is fairly likely, relatively soon. Also those 22's probably sold about as well as you could expect for something with so little screentime (iirc!).

[Tober]

VF-0D looks great. :cool:

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/vf-0d-300x186_zpseca90b13.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/vf-0d-300x186_zpseca90b13.jpg.html)


I'm all in for a revised YF-21. It's just that the original 1/60 wasn't as flawed as the YF-19.

And whilst they have that Mac 7 license, the VF-11C with reactive armor would be nice too.

[drifand]

Wait and see I guess, I rather they do take their time to get things done up properly than rushing it out.

[lancalot]

Yeha a VF11c with armor would be sweet....
English version of line art ....didn't know the diamond shape are micro missile launcher

http://imageshack.us/a/img834/3020/2thp.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/3917/qh2o.jpg

[lancalot]

finally had time to pull out VF25s and put his full armor on... There lots of review saying that the v1 armor very annoying and keep coming off , but i found that my one snap into place pretty good and stay in place fine ... So to me having the v1 with full armor is fine as it cover all the fault of the v1

http://imageshack.us/a/img51/2899/dw39.jpg

[drifand]

this is version one isn't it? Still looks great. Does the gun fit underneath?

[lancalot]

this is version one isn't it? Still looks great. Does the gun fit underneath?

yeah it version 1 ...and no the gun doesn't fit with the stand ...as you need an extension for the armor so the hole for the gun to far down

[lancalot]

http://imageshack.us/a/img854/6177/inja.jpg

[Raptormesh]

Doubt they'll do yf21 the 22s are still being discounted even now after the Yamato panick crisis. I would go for either zero or a 11 armor.

That said if they do renew 21 I would be broke.

[drifand]

Looks awesome! waiting for my vf-25f to arrive

[lancalot]

My ghost booster came today :) wished the missile and weapon could be equipped on the ghost itself as well... looks really good but...the only other thing is that there a big "made in china" under the wing :rolleyes: i never notice that on any other macross figure
http://imageshack.us/a/img96/1653/4qcf.jpg

[drifand]

the beige colour looks a bit plastic for my liking, the grey is not bad. Everything is made in China these days. Is how good and strict the QC is would be the deal breaker.

[Trent]

the beige colour looks a bit plastic for my liking, the grey is not bad. Everything is made in China these days. Is how good and strict the QC is would be the deal breaker.

I think he was talking about the sheer size of the print being very noticeable.

And my VF-25F arrived today! Yay! This is only my second Macross bird and I'll tell you what, it's a fair bit bigger than my VF-1 :eek: Wasn't expecting that.

Now to wait for the YF-19 :)

[drifand]

I think he was talking about the sheer size of the print being very noticeable.

And my VF-25F arrived today! Yay! This is only my second Macross bird and I'll tell you what, it's a fair bit bigger than my VF-1 :eek: Wasn't expecting that.

Now to wait for the YF-19 :)

Yup, I know that. was making an entirely different statement, my bad.

Are you getting any armour with that beauty?

[lancalot]

yeah it is plastic looking like the vf0a ...
Just see this under the wing just kinda kill it for me , just made it look cheap , and it so big ...the wheel flaps is made from a soft plastic so it doesn't really close properly either .... none of bandai super parts have that ...

http://imageshack.us/a/img713/1194/lejt.jpg

[lancalot]

this was waiting for me at home !! NY package :) the bomb look awesome for the 171!!
http://imageshack.us/a/img855/1421/fmy0.jpg

[Trent]

Yup, I know that. was making an entirely different statement, my bad.

Are you getting any armour with that beauty?

Don't know. At this stage I'll say no, because I like the clean look it has. Throwing armour parts at it makes it look less like a jet and more like a toy.

I may change my mind though. :)


this was waiting for me at home !! NY package :) the bomb look awesome for the 171!!
http://imageshack.us/a/img855/1421/fmy0.jpgwhere did you get the money for all these? This thread is probably the most active its ever been because of you posting up all the Valks you've bought over the last few weeks. Have you robbed a bank or something? :confused:


:p

[lancalot]

yeah man...just spending my savings....lol:D well that what they are for right? plus the aus $ is pretty high at the moment that why i might as well start getting them before it drop again .... and i found out about mandarake site which has good prices . . so just starting out a new collection i need heaps of them to get .... man i knew it i shouldn't have watched that Macross frontier movie! ... actually there still a few left to come ... :) sent them by slow mail to save abit , but for large muti item sending EMS is sometime cheaper then SAL ...

[lancalot]

My VF-171 squadron :D I love the 171 armor ...look really good ..you can't see it from the top but he got lots of armor /jet on the bottom attached to his legs added... Going to have to wait untill next month for the rest of the armor as i preorder it with Vf25g super parts :(
At first i didn't like these guys from the photo and pic on the net... but in person it really nice .... there heaps of review saying that the shoulder nuns parts comes cracks but lucky for me none of these guy have it ... only one of the 171 while transforming his neck piece which encased the ball joint cracked in half :eek: but nothing major , i think the glue snap apart :mad:..I didn't bother super gluing it as i have to take alot of the figure apart to access the piece also i might accidentally glue the ball joint and that would be worst .

http://imageshack.us/a/img6/9433/ul3w.jpg

[drifand]

you actually went to buy two production ones. wow.

The Alto's 171 is actually one of my favourite of all his three planes .

[lancalot]

you actually went to buy two production ones. wow.

Yeah ...:D it a really very nice and solid figure , im surprised it got all the QC problems.. that one parts that wreck it for the whole figure ... you should try to see it in person , it got lots of marking and details and the finish doesn't look plastic due to the dark colour. Everything nicely fit together as well... i totally recommend him that forsure , you just have to becareful of the QC issue.

[Trent]

That looks pretty awesome. :eek::cool:

[drifand]

Yeah ...:D it a really very nice and solid figure , im surprised it got all the QC problems.. that one parts that wreck it for the whole figure ... you should try to see it in person , it got lots of marking and details and the finish doesn't look plastic due to the dark colour. Everything nicely fit together as well... i totally recommend him that forsure , you just have to becareful of the QC issue.

sounds like they need to renewal him. lol

[lancalot]

was bored so i was mucking around with the 30th vf1 .... this is my first vf1j and it pretty small compare to the other planes ... i really like the stand that display the figure in fighter mode at that angle like in the pic... It a great display piece .
it come with additional sticker and water decal ....but it look good already ..

http://imageshack.us/a/img853/6030/2e7e.jpg

[drifand]

I think I prefer the normal coloured versions.

[lancalot]

I think I prefer the normal coloured versions.

yeah it abit colourful hey .... here a size comparison shot ..

http://imageshack.us/a/img850/6265/2vly.jpg

[lancalot]

it was a good day ....look what was waiting for me at home!! plus the gtr and blitzwing :)

http://imageshack.us/a/img843/2426/yb7l.jpg

[Tober]

Someone has Macross fever... :eek:

out of curiosity lancelot, how much of Macross have you watched?

[drifand]

yeah I have to say, buying two production models gave me the :eek:
I can't afford it. But nice group you got going man.

Wife would have killed me if I did that. lol

[lancalot]

Someone has Macross fever... :eek:

out of curiosity lancelot, how much of Macross have you watched?

Well let me see...i watch robotech when i was a kid so i loved it ... then macross2 movie, macross DYRL and plus on VCR !! lol that was a while ago now ... I watch zero when it first got released ,watch the series of frontier when that came out as well...the 4th dvd of macross plus that finally got released around ten year later !:rolleyes: bought the dvd of robotech 1st series when it got released , man i got to say it still very good and hasn't age that badly at all...

About months or 2 ago i just got the bluray version of macross plus and the movies of macross frontier ..that got me hooked again ! ... Im trying to watch macross7 but it not my thing , and been sub not really helping it either.

[drifand]

I think a lot hate Macross 7.

I basically watched Macross TV series and Movie "Do you remember Love"
I have to say, it was the first cartoon I watched, a hero died and I cried as a kid.

Basically never believed in Robotech because they combined their own stories.
I have Orguss toys which are considered part of SDF.

I watched Macross Plus and yes that movie basically was enjoyable.

Have not watched Macross 0 or frontier.
Been more a Gundam fan and had been doing model kits. Transformers got me back from Binaltech and MP01.

[lancalot]

I think a lot hate Macross 7.

Have not watched Macross 0 or frontier.
Been more a Gundam fan and had been doing model kits. Transformers got me back from Binaltech and MP01.

you haven't watch them two!! :eek: you got to watch zero...and frontier part 1 and 2 movies.. they one of the best in the whole macross...! You don't really have to watch the frontier series unless you want to get into the secondary characters background story but you got to watch the frontier movies~~ !
The battle scene and animation it up there among the best !

[lancalot]

I have Orguss toys which are considered part of SDF.


just google it ..and i had this toy as well...i just didnt know what it was call or it was part of macorss !!! :D

[Trent]

So... is everyones CF 171 breaking in one way or another? I'm trying to get an idea of how widespread the issues are on them.

[lancalot]

So... is everyones CF 171 breaking in one way or another? I'm trying to get an idea of how widespread the issues are on them.

my one hasn't broke the triangle nuns yet...but i can see a stress marks on both of them on the top right side ... and a break on the neck piece :( as it so tight to transform the head parts.!

[drifand]

just google it ..and i had this toy as well...i just didnt know what it was call or it was part of macorss !!! :D

There was a short moment in the Japanese Macross TV series that featured an Orguss Orgroid on the SDF-1 Deck shooting.

Wow, if the 171 has such issues I think I will avoid for now.

How is the YF-29 Durandal?

[lancalot]

There was a short moment in the Japanese Macross TV series that featured an Orguss Orgroid on the SDF-1 Deck shooting.

Wow, if the 171 has such issues I think I will avoid for now.

How is the YF-29 Durandal?

The YF29 is awesome... i like the back mounted guns built in... and it just look stunning .. the only thing is that the wing engine is slightly lose as it can rotate 360 , it click in but doesn't hold that strong and just barely holds the superpack....
If you want a Vf-171 then get the alto version as it doesn't have any problems which is funny as it was the first one that came out , but it doesn't look as nice as the CF blue one.

[lancalot]

here the stressed part for the VF171
the arrow pointing (the black NUNS piece) you can see that there's a bend in it(lucky it hasn't snapped off yet ) my other one not that bad but you can still see alittle bend at the same spot ...well the second pic is the left side should be flat ...

http://imageshack.us/a/img845/8826/kyw9.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/7341/8z3g.jpg

[drifand]

The YF29 is awesome... i like the back mounted guns built in... and it just look stunning .. the only thing is that the wing engine is slightly lose as it can rotate 360 , it click in but doesn't hold that strong and just barely holds the superpack....
If you want a Vf-171 then get the alto version as it doesn't have any problems which is funny as it was the first one that came out , but it doesn't look as nice as the CF blue one.

gee....I dunno man, really have to pick carefully what I want. Have to wait for my Alto first.

Thanks for the heads up, at least we know what to look for.

[lancalot]

gee....I dunno man, really have to pick carefully what I want. Have to wait for my Alto first.

Thanks for the heads up, at least we know what to look for.

Well if you need any close up picture of any of the fighters that you not sure of ,i can post it up for you :D

[Raptormesh]

Muahahah welcome lancalot to the fold. If you haven't been to macrossworld forums do have a look and enjoy the banter with fellow addicts.

On the VF-171s I have two and none of them have breakages yet. Haven't been buying many valks lately. Ordered the VF-27 and VF-25A but ended up cancelling, as I really need to get my boxed valks free and displayed before buying more methinks.

Also, I'm not sure if this is just me but I don't seem to click with bandai valks. They are very well designed and I love the frontier movies but when I handle them they just feel like mere toys. But when I play with my yammies they seem so much more real and I can practically smell the thermonuclear jetwash.

But then again the last design I really loved was from macplus.

[Trent]

Having only received my Alto VF-25 this week, I haven't had much time to play with it but I love it. Granted it doesn't feel quite as solid as my Yamato VF-1S but still highly impressive. Also love the look of the 171 CFs so am debating buying one. And as for the issue with the triangles, it's a wonder no one has put a replacement part up on shapeways. If it was a TF you can bet someone would have done it by now.

Might take a gamble with it

[drifand]

well Bandai design are more toys, Yamato is more real look.

However both also have flaws, and it depends which you prefer.

This is why, I only like some of the Macross Frontier ones. The Yf-27, did not appeal to me at all.

End of the day, you have to be happy with what you want. I have not been a very Yamato guy but I do understand the YF-19 and 21 myself and I do like them.

I love Bandai stuff, however for Macross Frontier I came in late and I have to be real picky on what I like as well. For me all the red planes seems to be the wrong red and makes it very plastic. The whites and grey do tend to be better toys for this series.

[lancalot]

Muahahah welcome lancalot to the fold. If you haven't been to macrossworld forums do have a look and enjoy the banter with fellow addicts.


Yeah i might join up :) ....i think that the bandai figure ,they use the glossy white plastic that make them look more toyish , they should make it a flat/matt to make it look better. Also it feels like they are a more of a "plastic kit" figure then the yamato one, but has more detail on them .

[lancalot]

Might take a gamble with it

It a very nice figure...and you can get it for a reasonable price still... plus you know about the QC so you can be more careful of that area ... I was surprised how much i like it , at first i didn't like it that much from the pics but in person it very appealing , that why i bought two of them plus the alto one as well... it quiet big in size as well which was another good surprise for me ...

[lancalot]

just got my notice for the VF-25A :) ... it just got released and it still a good price for those who didn't preorder it

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10233203

[drifand]

ah....damn it, I think I have to pass that, I really am focused on what I want. you are making it so hard. lol

[lancalot]

wow that was fast ...gone now... must been their cancellation one that were spares...

Well got to open my vf11b today :)
i just love the way the leg armor uses magnet to clip it into place!!:cool: and the rainbow tint ...look so cool... It a really nice looking fighter

http://imageshack.us/a/img21/5318/ko1p.jpg


http://imageshack.us/a/img545/3655/j28z.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img18/5408/4cbt.jpg

[drifand]

yeah damn fast.

Yo dude, have to thank you for reminding me about Hobby search, as I managed to get MP Prowl at a good price. :)

This was one figure I have second thoughts etc....more than Sideswipe

[Trent]

yeah damn fast.

Yo dude, have to thank you for reminding me about Hobby search, as I managed to get MP Prowl at a good price. :)

This was one figure I have second thoughts etc....more than Sideswipe

:eek:

You bought one!!

Mwahahahahaha… It begins :p

[drifand]

:eek:

You bought one!!

Mwahahahahaha… It begins :p

Yes, its not going to be a chain reaction though. I do like Prowl but Sideswipe is a meh....for me

[kurdt_the_goat]

Arggg lancalot, the 11B! I really want one but so hard to find reasonably priced now, where/how much was it?

[drifand]

Arggg lancalot, the 11B! I really want one but so hard to find reasonably priced now, where/how much was it?

About $200 bucks on evilbay. without shipping :(

[lancalot]

Arggg lancalot, the 11B! I really want one but so hard to find reasonably priced now, where/how much was it?


About $200 bucks on evilbay. without shipping :(

that pretty cheap for ebay price...don't suppose they have a white one by any chance? looking for a VF-11c now lol

i got it for 21500 yen shipped :D mandarake

[drifand]

I do have $10 ebay voucher though.

[Raptormesh]

The VF-11B, she's such a beauty. Love her lines. Great purchase. I might get the VF-25A if it hits below 12k.

[lancalot]

The VF-11B, she's such a beauty. Love her lines. Great purchase. I might get the VF-25A if it hits below 12k.

yeah she is hey...that why i want the white one now ... going to be hard to get it for a good price... Amiami had 25A it earlier for 11 290 it actually selling out now , which was a surprise , i thought no one would buy it ...

[drifand]

yeah she is hey...that why i want the white one now ... going to be hard to get it for a good price... Amiami had 25A it earlier for 11 290 it actually selling out now , which was a surprise , i thought no one would buy it ...

must have missed amiami they are extremely fast.

[Raptormesh]

Thats a decent price but I'm in no hurry as I've got the rvf so not too keen on the same mold.

[lancalot]

You know the renews ..each one got an extra accessories ... like 25F got an alto fight suit figure , 25g got a grappling hooks ...what RVF , 25s ,25a have i wonder?.

[lancalot]

frontier collection
http://imageshack.us/a/img443/404/uxwc.jpg

[lancalot]

The SV-51r ...man this guy is huge!! the one major thing is that his plastic is kinda soft feeling making feel very toy like....so i won't be getting the others, but the nora paint job looks good ...

http://imageshack.us/a/img11/7526/td8z.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img585/6341/d961.jpg

[drifand]

Thus you can see my concerns about buying anything Yamato/Arcadia.
I need to see what are people's reviews on the new vf-19 when they get it.

[lancalot]

Thus you can see my concerns about buying anything Yamato/Arcadia.
I need to see what are people's reviews on the new vf-19 when they get it.

don't get me wrong it still very good figure ... also to my understanding is that the yf19 is made to order right ? so you got to pre-order it or you going to miss out and then pay after market prices :( it costing 350 shipped now and that with 20% discount imagine rrp plus ..:eek:!

[drifand]

don't get me wrong it still very good figure ... also to my understanding is that the yf19 is made to order right ? so you got to pre-order it or you going to miss out and then pay after market prices :( it costing 350 shipped now and that with 20% discount imagine rrp plus ..:eek:!

hell no, that cannot be right? Make to order? No way this is made to order.
I would say if that was the case people are NOT allowed to pre order and cancel, so definitely cannot be right. It will be limited stocks but that's about it.

[drifand]

Okay, lets talk about Macross Titans.......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-WEST-1-24-Variable-Fighter-VF-1S-VALKYRIE-Super-Dimension-Fortress-Macross-/121192731205

Have fun, only a few people has seen this. :)

[lancalot]

Okay, lets talk about Macross Titans.......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BIG-WEST-1-24-Variable-Fighter-VF-1S-VALKYRIE-Super-Dimension-Fortress-Macross-/121192731205

Have fun, only a few people has seen this. :)

Wow that thing is huge!!!! Too bad that eg is not complete , looks like it missing the head and the tail broken ... I wonder if it can transform ?,it got a booklet but so it look like it a parts swapper for robot mode ...

[drifand]

Sad to say, is not complete. Yes it is transformable.

[Raptormesh]

Thus you can see my concerns about buying anything Yamato/Arcadia.
I need to see what are people's reviews on the new vf-19 when they get it.

The latest Yamato releases with the VF-19S/F/Kai is leagues above what bandai has produced, even from a toy standpoint. And this YF-19 will be even better.

[drifand]

The latest Yamato releases with the VF-19S/F/Kai is leagues above what bandai has produced, even from a toy standpoint. And this YF-19 will be even better.

I have seen them touched them from my bro's collection, and I still stay clear of it till I am convinced otherwise.

Who still wants a Massiah Vf-25A production? I can get it to Perth at $185
shipped.

[lancalot]

I have seen them touched them from my bro's collection, and I still stay clear of it till I am convinced otherwise.

Who still wants a Massiah Vf-25A production? I can get it to Perth at $185
shipped.

It cool my one in the mail...should be here by next week... :)


VF-1J ...a true classic that started it all.... i just love the tinted canopy

http://imageshack.us/a/img202/7640/8gx2.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img834/6497/fdpz.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img28/4537/1xsu.jpg

[drifand]

Looks a bit too white? What you think?

[lancalot]

Looks a bit too white? What you think?

well it suppose to be white.... :p i guess it very plain now so it need some panel lining and more paint apps but it came with a whole sticker sheets! :)

[drifand]

Thought is supposed to be an off white more greyish colour. but never mind.

[lancalot]

i caved in and got the weapon pack for the tornado cause it love the tornado...
So it ready for space warfare now! :D
http://imageshack.us/a/img809/6576/wf6e.jpg

[Lord_Zed]

Thought is supposed to be an off white more greyish colour. but never mind.

Nope it's definitely meant to be white, and what a fine pure white that toy is.

http://images.wikia.com/macross/ja/images/4/4e/Vf-1j-battroid-hikaru.jpg

[drifand]

I must have mixed up with the TT version. Is okay, I just think the white is a bit "too pure" for my liking, its like bright white, mind you could be the camera or my monitor.

I think for animated colours this is correct but I prefer the realistic weathered duller white.

[lancalot]

Nope it's definitely meant to be white, and what a fine pure white that toy is.

http://images.wikia.com/macross/ja/images/4/4e/Vf-1j-battroid-hikaru.jpg


I must have mixed up with the TT version. Is okay, I just think the white is a bit "too pure" for my liking, its like bright white, mind you could be the camera or my monitor.

that a good example Zed .....nah it really is very white ... and it looks really good :) transforming him was a scary experience as i was very careful with his shoulder , and he was very stiff did not help ....

[drifand]

Shouldn't be scary, I could do the tt version with eyes closed.

Are the joints too tight or something?

[drifand]

Just gotten my alto vf-25F first version, okay I can see why people have complaints, but I think is pretty okay overall.

Waiting on armour to arrive.

[lancalot]

Shouldn't be scary, I could do the tt version with eyes closed.

Are the joints too tight or something?


Just gotten my alto vf-25F first version, okay I can see why people have complaints, but I think is pretty okay overall.

Waiting on armour to arrive.

I was reading that some of the v2 vf1j still got Qc issue with the shoulder so I was scared ..... The v1 vf25 is still very good figure , as there really nothing wrong with it ...man the armor taking a while to get to you ! I think after you get the armor you like the figure more :) as it pretty naked now lol .. It just add that extra upgradability that make cool :cool: and fun , it just something about adding more firepower to a fighter to so satisfying :D

[drifand]

I don't really regret the version one despite I knew improvements of renewal.
The price did made it more affordable for me and I could buy other stuff as well.

Funds are limited for me, and I can understand why you got suck in, into buying these as they look great in plane mode. Like to own a vf25S but I think if I can't I move on to the Isamu Vf-29 as I likes its colours.

Yeah my vf-25F white is just as bad as your 1J. lol I think I am so used to modelling kits I have a eye for less plastic look.

[lancalot]

my VF25f has two tone of white on it :(... the lower legs started to yellow abit ... that why i like the tornado parts even more as they hiding it now... :D

[lancalot]

looks totally different from the top as to a naked VF-25F and a slight tilt in the wings up from the front

http://imageshack.us/a/img707/4455/h6u2.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img822/3655/aafi.jpg

[VGMStudios]

Hey VGM ...the YF19 was in the film macross plus series and movie.... i can lend it to you if you want... it still a great movie and holds up pretty well as the animation and story is great. I manage to get the dual audio as i hate reading sub these days..

So this figure is one of the best representation of the YF19 technical design to date , with the accurate folded folded wings now and proportion to the line art .
Plus it such a nice looking plane ...:)
Here some pic to entice you ....got heaps more as well if you need more enticing ;):D
[snip]

Aww thanks so much Lancalot. You are much to kind. I would love to borrow your movie, but unfortunately I do not live in the great down under.
Thanks for all the info. I never knew anything about it. I appreciate all the help. Ill look up the movie and see if I can acquire it. :)

[drifand]

my VF25f has two tone of white on it :(... the lower legs started to yellow abit ... that why i like the tornado parts even more as they hiding it now... :D

Don't notice it at all from your pics.

[lancalot]

Don't notice it at all from your pics.
:(
http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9874/wwgj.jpg

[drifand]

contacted sunlight?

I just bought Vf-25S from Kurdt, loving it and at the same time not used to the renewal.

Kept it back in the box for now, will open it as my Christmas present.

Thanks Kurdt. :)

[lancalot]

contacted sunlight?

I just bought Vf-25S from Kurdt, loving it and at the same time not used to the renewal.

Kept it back in the box for now, will open it as my Christmas present.

Thanks Kurdt. :)

It didn't have contact with sunlight or anything ...was on display when i first got him over 4 year ago now for about 6 months and then was in box until last month ... and it came out like that :(
wow you got a renewed VF25s ...cool....
im still looking for one at a reasonable price...

[lancalot]

just mucking around with fast pack and tornado ...
i love the added missile pod with a fully packed tornado ...


fast pack with tornado wings
http://imageshack.us/a/img843/5356/1ybm.jpg

But i love this one...
tornado with fast pack missile pod ..
http://imageshack.us/a/img209/9260/lioj.jpg

[lancalot]

the super parts looks so plain now... :p

http://imageshack.us/a/img856/9600/vzh9.jpg

[drifand]

I saw someone on ebay selling off 4 of the version 1 fighters at about $350+
and yes he had the same issue of the alto turning yellow.

One of my friends sold parts away as he realised which parts he enjoy best with.

In honestly though we been suckers for this, the parts should have been a standardised colours and decals to differentiate and standard parts to fit all of the same model type.

I am thinking where to get the renewal armour at the best price. Seems like US$160 is the best atm.

[lancalot]

I never sell my cause it was the first Macross figure that i got even if he yellowing , that why he fully armored now :) ....
Totall agree with you the super / armored parts are all the same ... well it printing money for them so why change :rolleyes:

that why i bought the super parts for the yf29 30th and am going to paint the tips red to fit the alto Yf29 and save myself $120 !! lol


yeah the renew armor still cost alto now for alto and ozma ... im leaving my renew alto naked to display as a Vf25 bare , and i don't have a Ozma renew.

[VGMStudios]

Did you see my reply lancalot?

[drifand]

I thought the alto armour is way mark up over the Ozma, Ozma is cheaper because the valk is not affordable and nobody can buy the valk hence armour nobody buys. Alto on the other hand, the valk is affordable hence the armour is extra $50 compared to an Ozma one. Talking about the renewals here.

For version one is pretty much quite affordable, But in honestly if you can afford renewal, go for it, but if you can't version one isn't as bad. I was taken a back transforming Ozma thinking I had done version one I could do it but was slowed down with the head area.

I am broke, I really have to put a stop on buying stuff. I will see if I can afford the Isamu vf-29 when it is released in December.

[lancalot]

Aww thanks so much Lancalot. You are much to kind. I would love to borrow your movie, but unfortunately I do not live in the great down under.
Thanks for all the info. I never knew anything about it. I appreciate all the help. Ill look up the movie and see if I can acquire it. :)

It cool...:) ohhh your in japan?!:eek: :cool: it easy for you to get Macross stuff over there !!the movie are great and at least then you don't have to read the sub! lol

[lancalot]

you know what killing me ...it the shipping !! the boxes are so big it so about 60 or more each time i send it ...!

[drifand]

I use the cheapest available, SAL non insured. I send it to my digital parcel at my post office.

Unfortunately some website or most when you reach a certain amount they would refuse SAL but insist on EMS post.

For Japan if you are unsure where to go is also as much as you are better off online. I would shop for items where you have never seen before.

[lancalot]

yeah i use sal for all the small items... im pretty satisfy with my macross collection now... :D i seem to have all the ones that i want now ... just maybe one or two more of the different variant if i found them at a good price ... Man i just looked at my cc statement :eek: not good ....:D:cool:

[drifand]

Guys here already can tell about your cc statement. Lol
Take care of spending, I already put a stop till I see my account rise again.

[VGMStudios]

It cool...:) ohhh your in japan?!:eek: :cool: it easy for you to get Macross stuff over there !!the movie are great and at least then you don't have to read the sub! lol

No no. I live in Canada! :)
I wish I lived in Japan.

[lancalot]

Guys here already can tell about your cc statement. Lol
Take care of spending, I already put a stop till I see my account rise again.

Just ordered a VB-6 Konig Monster SP Ver...:D man i can't help it... remembering that you said it was a great figure and seeing its a pretty good deal...



No no. I live in Canada! :)
I wish I lived in Japan.

:eek: Ohhh ...man my geography is bad...:p and it the capital as well...:rolleyes:
yeah it might be hard for you to found the movies then ... well if all else fails then you have to d/l it ;)

[drifand]

Just ordered a VB-6 Konig Monster SP Ver...:D man i can't help it... remembering that you said it was a great figure and seeing its a pretty good deal...

It is a very different figure when you compare it to the normal planes. I like it, as the quality is pretty good compared to the Yamato one for this.

[drifand]

well......its been quite some time for my armour, I have to raise a paypal dispute just in case. is almost a month, I gotten my vf-25 way later than the armour and that already came since Monday.

I be a bit real pissed if I see my Ozma armour arrives first. This is my last purchase like two days ago.

[lancalot]

well......its been quite some time for my armour, I have to raise a paypal dispute just in case. is almost a month, I gotten my vf-25 way later than the armour and that already came since Monday.

I be a bit real pissed if I see my Ozma armour arrives first. This is my last purchase like two days ago.
yeah the parts for the vf25 has been awhile now...if that doesn't come you should order the tornado parts for it instead...;)
you gotten the armored parts for the ozma renewal?..cool..

[lancalot]

Just mucking around with the SV-51 and boy it just a flimsy figure... the wing cant hold up in the gerwalk mode properly and is just a loose mess ..and when added the booster and missile you can just forget it , it barely hold up it up in fighter mode even .. the robot mode just ugly and another thing is that the missile doesn't even lock in place firm and just a little touch making it drop which got so annoying ... It a huge plane and initially it look really good but in closer inspection there still a gap between the main joints that doesn't lock together tight :(

http://imageshack.us/a/img692/4782/j78z.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img849/4700/24np.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img689/1410/a674.jpg

[Tober]

The SV-51 wasn't one of Yamato's finer moments, especially the Ivanov. The Nora and production models were slightly better, from shonky memory. You could try using nail varnish to stiffen the wing joints and hard points - I think that's what people on MW were doing.

[lancalot]

The SV-51 wasn't one of Yamato's finer moments, especially the Ivanov. The Nora and production models were slightly better, from shonky memory. You could try using nail varnish to stiffen the wing joints and hard points - I think that's what people on MW were doing.

i going to leave it in fighter mode :) it a very good design ..just like the film ..in which i manage to get a HD copy and watch it last night... still very good.. i like how the head can pop up in figther mode as it did in the film also..:D
I think they didn't chose the right plastic for this figure , it would have been a top figure if they did , as the detail and engineering is very accurate to the film design ... Total recommend to watch macross zero again... it good to see a young Roy Fokker

[drifand]

I take the vf-29 over that. :)

[Lord_Zed]

I still love the SV-51 design, the toy mechanics work well enough, but it's just a bit too fragile, that said I think it is still better than the Zero and at least equal to the soon to be replaced YF-19 of the time. Yamato Macross toys back then were all a little floppy, I don't think that changed much till the second version of the Vf1 and the VF11 Thunderbolt came out.

[lancalot]

I still love the SV-51 design, the toy mechanics work well enough, but it's just a bit too fragile, that said I think it is still better than the Zero and at least equal to the soon to be replaced YF-19 of the time. Yamato Macross toys back then were all a little floppy, I don't think that changed much till the second version of the Vf1 and the VF11 Thunderbolt came out.

yeah i love the design , but the QC of it leaving me not wanting to get the Nora one ...well hopefully they redo it into a new version ...

A huge box came today and i though it was some else but it ended up been a Macross quarter DX :) the EMS shipping so fast ...order it on fri and came today :)

http://imageshack.us/a/img547/1172/mhws.jpg

[drifand]

Left Ozma renewal? You got the entire set of Macross frontier I believe?

Wish I had as much funds as you. :(

[lancalot]

Left Ozma renewal? You got the entire set of Macross frontier I believe?

Wish I had as much funds as you. :(

yeah i saw it cheap so i got it :D ...i don't have a renew 25s but was planing to use it on the 25a for now... Many years of saving up then the financial crisis hit and i lost quiet abit , so now i just buy what i like :cool: plus i don't go out much any more so save the money for drinking into figure instead :p...

[drifand]

ishoptogo had the armour for vf-25s cheap if you want that. I know it doesn't make sense since you don't have the renewal but hey, its almost default price for renewal armour.

[lancalot]

yeah that pretty cheap..! lol ...ohhh it temping ...i can always repaint the lids colour :)

I manage to get a copy of Macross frontier the series in HD ... And i got to say it still very good in animating and unbelievable detailed of the fighters and battle scenes ... having an understanding of the story help alot more this time around so it tend to be heap more enjoyable to watch , and appreciate the amount of detail in animation and scenes that where included .

[lancalot]

The macross Quarter is huge !...and very heavy due to the use of die cast for the feet and joints on both legs and arms .... It does include little rubber fighters and a vajra to scale and a small art booklet which is a nice addition as well... It is very nicely detail with all the gun turrets all move around etc. You still can find this fairly cheap under 100 is totally worth it...but the shipping cost abit cause the box is large !

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/7776/gcrr.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img163/8736/d0e7.jpg

[Tober]

Nice keyboard. What is it?

My 25A arrived today. Which possibly marks the end of the 25 Renewal era, unless they do the YF-25 Prophecy.

There are no Renewal products announced past the new year are there? The YF-29 Isamu is set for release on the 31st of December, and it's sure to have a Super Parts pack later, otherwise I think that's it for now.

[drifand]

Thank god. This is expensive, and I think I might get the Isamu Yf-29 and call it quits, as I like that colour scheme most.

I don't like the Quarter, I have it for years now and I prefer my SDF-1.
The arms were quite hard to get it in place, I remember the fear of almost breaking it but it was that tight.