Graham

Non-VF-1, means NOT VF-1. More repaints coming for VFs other than the VF-1. G-

Since the 1/60 YF-19 was released, I've been pestering Yamato to release more color variations, specifically a white version, based either on the white w/blue or white w/orange trim Project Super Nova versions, first shown in the TIAS Macross Plus bok and later featured heavily in a couple of issues of Model Graphix magazine. More recently, I've been pushing them to realease a white w/yellow and black trim version, similar to a custom that one of our members did. I forget who, possibly, Kurt or Jung? (See attached pic). I really wanted this Focker version, with the possible addition of a vertical black stripe down the side of the olower legs and also a black stripe terminating in a pointy end running along the nose, below the cockpit. I'm not sure why you guys are refering to the "Double Nuts" (stupid name IMO) version as an Angel Bird. To me, it looks just like a standard YF-19, but with white plastic instead of the standard light-tan. I''ve known about the VF-22 for ages, but not the choice of color schemes. Yamato were pushing hard to be allowed to do an M7 Max & Milia version, but I still don't know if they got approval from BW. As to whether this is an official MD7 Gamlin version, or just someting made to lok close to it, I don't know, but I will check. Mr. March - I'm gonna have to rewatch MD7 again tonight, cus' it really surprised me that you show Gamlin's VF-22 as green(!?). From previous viewings, I always got the impression it was black, or at least very dark grey, nearly black. And yes, there are more non-VF-1 repaints in the works. Graham

Max 1s & 1A out now in Hong Kong. Will pick up mine tomorrow.

Kaiyodo & Movic (K&M) variable VF-1 figures from about 5 years or so ago. Far smaller than Joke Machines.

April 20th, is just the date my local toy store told me a few weeks ago, not a date given to me by Yamato. I haven't checked with Yamato about the exact release date. Last time I spoke to Yamato just before the Easter holidays, they told me final checks before shippment were about to take place. So whether it comes out on time or not, depends if any problems were found in the final checks. A good indication on whether a toy is out or not, is to check Yahoo Japan auctions (link in the 'where to buy' section of the main page). The 1/60 VF-11B is not showing up yet. Graham

isamu-ad, sorry I haven't been checking my PMs. This seems like a cool thing you are planning to do. I'm sure you have the best intentions. However, as I don't personally know you it does make this difficult for me to officially sanction this lottery. If you want to go ahead, I won't stop you. I can't speak for Shawn as he is the actual owner of the site though. However, I do have to say in the unlikely event of anything going wrong this lottery is not officially sanctioned by either myself or Macrossworld. Sorry, I can't be more helpful. Graham

Spartan is very unlikely, or so I've been told.

Ozma is the man. He may have been injured a couple of times, but he never actually lost a Valk!

I don't hate the 1/48s. I still think they are great toys. Just think the 1/60s are a bit better. More secure FPs, smaller size =can display more in my cabinet. Haven't noticed any hate around here for the 1/48s.

Interesting topic. I mostly fall into the third category, the 'buy-one-get-one' group, minus the flooding ebay, as I seldom sell anything on ebay. Although due to lack of storage and display space and also heavy commitments on my finances, such as paying off my mortgage and sending my kid to an expensive private school, I'm trying to force myself to join the first group and only buy one of each item to save money. So far this is meeting with mixed results. For some items like the Yamato 1/60 V2 VF-1, I've been pretty good and only bought one of each. But for must-have items like the Yamato 1/60 VF-11B, I'll still definitely buy 2. My reason for buying a second, is not for investment. I have no plan to ever sell them. Instead, it's more of an OCD thing as I'm paranoid/anal about my play/display toys breaking, so the reason I buy a second is so I have a spare, if the first one ever breaks beyond repair. A secondary reason is to possibly also pass them onto my son at some date in the far future. Graham

He is mixed. I am Caucasian, but my wife is Chinese.

As many of us have kids, I just thought I'd ask, how many of you are encouraging your kids to get into Macross? And how many of you let your kids play with your Macross toys? My nearly 5 year old son really likes my VF toys and I have given him several of my old Bandai Macross 7 toys and Bandai Chunky 1/55 reissues. He keeps asking to play with my Yammies and newer VF-25 DX toys, but that is a big no-no. He was playing with the old Bandai toys tonight, so I just had to take a pic, which I thought I'd share here. A chip off the old block. It brought a tear to my eye to see him enjoying his Valks so much. Graham

Lack of time. Still planning to.

will make sure to review a shop bought production version.

Got to see Ranka, Sheryl and the SD mecha figures in my local store over the weekend. Very nice quality, but too expensive for my blood. The mecha figures are also much larger than I expected. Graham

Haven't been able to find set 2 anywhere here in HK. All the retailers seem to have forgot or couldn't be bothered to order it. Graham

I've been told it will hit the streets around April 20th in HK. Graham

I wouldn't say the tampo printing is flaking off per say (makes it sounds like it's falling off by itself), but IMO the gloss finish plastic does make it easier for the tampo printing and also painted stripes to wear off with repeated handling. My advice to everybody, when you hold your toy, try as best as possible to avoid touching any of the parts that are painted or have tampo printing, i.e just touch the bare plastic. Graham

I still haven't got the groin armor on in fighter mode and I'm not going to risk forcing it either, as I don't want to scratch any paint or risk snapping either of the armor tabs. Graham

Never had that happen on my matte finish Yamatos. Graham

The Z-Plus is one of the very few Gundams that I actually like enough to spash out money on a high-end toy. I really don't like the red & white & blue & white schemes, so won't be picking this up. I really hope Bandai releases this Grey version, I'd buy that in a heartbeat. However, they didn't release the grey version with the original Z-Plus GFFs, so I'm not holding out too much hope. Graham

Technically, if that diorama is portraying the battle at the end of episode 1, then it should be called a VF-25F Gilliam Custom. Graham

Expect some interesting non-VF-1 repaints soon.

I know it's not Chronicles, but could somebody please, please take a stab at translating the tech specs and background information paragraphs from the VF-25 Super Parts model kit. I seem to remember somebody (azrael?), saying they would do it. Really dying to know more about the Super Parts. Graham

Touche. But, still plenty of cool looking mecha in Macross 7 - VF-11C, Full Armored VF-11C, VF-17D/S VF-22S, VF-19F/S. Graham