Graham

Yes, so do I. Although for its special attack the VF-17D/S should you a large beam attack, to simulate the single shot beam-adaptor. Graham

Its from one of the OVA Encore episodes, I forget which one. Graham

(Also posted in the YF-29 model kit thread) I just noticed that early pics of the unpainted model sculpt show the YF-29 with outward-canted ventral leg fins (see attached pic). However the newer CAD pics of the DX toy (and also the recent painted model kit pics), do not show these ventral leg fins. So I wonder if these leg fins were a mistake by the kit sculptors and were later removed? Or perhaps the YF-29 only uses them in an atmosphere and during space combat they are kept retracted into the leg? Another thing just occured to me. Perhaps the micro-missile launchers on the lower-leg are removeable FAST Packs and the leg fins only extend out when the packs are not fitted. Graham

I just noticed that early pics of the unpainted model sculpt show the YF-29 with outward-canted ventral leg fins (see attached pic). However the newer pics of the painted kit (and also the DX toy CAD pics), do not show these ventral leg fins. So I wonder if these leg fins were a mistake by the sculptors and were later removed? Or perhaps the YF-29 only uses them in an atmosphere and during space combat they are kept retracted into the leg? Graham

The new information and pics that Renato refers to are also up on the Famitsu Website. This pic warms my heart. I just hope the VF-19S/F with Super Packs can fly in an atmosphere in fighter mode, like in the anime (Macross 7, episode 44). And of course I really hope that the VF-17D/S finally gets it's FAST packs this game as well. Some of the other relevant pics. Graham

Ok, I'm now officially excited again. Graham

Finally got around to watching the subbed Blu-ray rip on my PC all the way through. Previously I had only watched bits and pices of my R2 DVD. Actually enjoyed it much more thean I expected. The final battle scene was graphically pretty awesome in hi-def, with some great fight-scene choreography as well. Loads of mecha eye-candy. Actually quite psyched for the 2nd movie now. Graham

Notice on the CAD drawings that it looks like the tip of the underside of the shield has a hinged hatch (shown in blue). I wonder could we finally be getting internal knife storage in the shield? Graham

I'm a little worried about those large gaps around the knees in the CAD fighter mode side view. Graham

Yeah, I'm also surprised that Ozma didn't get any votes yet. After Gamlin, he's my second favorite pilot. Graham

I think you are right about that. I didn't notice that bar before. Graham

Larger scan of the 3D CAD art of the YF-29 DX from this month's Dengeki Hobby. Graham

Not sure yet. One is planned AFAIK, but may come with the sound booster instead of the VF. I think it's still being decided. Graham

Nah, the wings are almost certainly going to fold ala the VF-25. On the Dengeki Hobby 3D CAD scan of the DX toy, where the parts are in different colours, you can clearly see what look like hinges (cream backplate). Also, it's looking 99% certain that the wings (blue part) will retract into the wing gloves (grey part) in battroid mode. Graham

Please bear in mind that those colour pics from Hyper Hobby magazine, posted on the previous page are just of the painted resin prototype. They are NOT of an actual ABS test shot yet, so are not representative of the final product in terms of finish or colour. The tooling is still being cut, so no ABS test shots exist yet. Graham

I'm slowly warming to the YF-29 design and will likely buy the DX. However, I still think it would look much better if it lost the mid-wing boosters. Still not loving it, but at least I'm not hating it so much now. Really want to see the battroid mode though, especially the head as that will be make or break for me. Graham

Easy pass, as I also refuse to watch anything with Sean Penn in. Graham

I will ask Yamato when they are back from their holidays. To be honest, I have no idea whether it has been cancelled or not and have not asked Yamato previously about a release date. A soft vinyl Britai is not something that is of interest to me personally. Graham

Hoping the DX will have full-length, decent looking landing gear. Graham

Gamlin, of course! Graham

It's a really annoying feature of the current version of the forum software, that if you make multiple posts within a certain timeframe, it automatically lumps them together in one post. I really, really hate it. Should try to look if it can be turned off. Graham

FYI, that pic comes from either the box of the Bandai 1/100 VF-19Kai or Bandai 1/100 VF-19S plamodel kits from 1995 (I forget which). It is printed on the inside of the box. At the time it lead a great many people into thinking that Bandai was going to release a YF-19 model kit. Graham

Heh, I must admit after I got the Quarter for X'mas 2009, it went on the shelf a few days later and has never been touched since. Graham

Here's a bigger scan of the YF-29 lineart from the February issue of Dengeki Hobby Magazine. I'm wondring if in batroid mode, the 2 beam cannons will be able to pivot on the cross bar they appear to be attached to, which would possibly have them pointing forward over the battroid's hips(?) Graham

Heh, and I have one of the gloss finish 1/60 YF-21 prototypes sitting at home somewhere and very nice it is too, although the gloss plastic does tend to scratch and show up the scratches easily. Graham