Graham

Yes it is. Just like all other V2 1/60 VF-1. Graham

Heh, really seems a lot of fans can't accept that the 19 & 21/22 are no longer the latest and greatest. Graham

I find the above question and answer very interesting. I've always thought that given the sheer number of VFs in an average colony fleet (thousands of VFs), changing to a new model must be quite a long, slow process. Not only do you actually have manufacturer the new VFs, but you also need to do conversion training for all your pilots. Likely, new VFs are introduced as attrition replacements, except in time of war against a superior enemy, when production of the new model is likely fast-tracked. Kawamori's answer is telling, in that I read ithe "probably some fleets out there that are still using the VF-19s" as implying that the VF-19 is considered quite an old model (as it should be as it's a near 20 year old design) and only a few "some" fleets are still using it. Graham

Parts swapping. Lots of small parts. Read back through the thread.

The 1/00 VF-25G will come with a spare set of wings with speaker pods attached.

You crazy cats & your shipping. I picked up mine from the store yesterday & very nice it is to. The only bad point is that there is not enough leg room in the rear seat for a full size pilot, hence why Minmay has her knees pulled up to her chin. No shoulder cracks on mine.

On a more serious note, I spoke to Yamato today and they confirm they will be changing to a smaller diameter shoulder pin on the next V2 1/60 VF-1 release after the VF-1D.

Well, after 7 kids ya gotta expect she's gonna be kinda loose.

Realistically, the chances of getting a whole book dedicated to them is slim to none I reckon. The VF-25 on the other hand......... Graham

Got it on preorder, but yeah I hope they are going to have other volumes covering different mecha. Cough.......VF-25......cough! Graham

If you bought it from HLJ, contact them about getting a replacement toy or replacement part at least. Or you could try asking Overdrive. They are very good about getting Yamato parts, so perhaps they would be willing to contact Bandai and ask for spare parts. Given that the DX was touted as being very durable and rugged, this is worrying. Hopefully, it's just a one-off case. Graham

Hardly an issue for concern!? You're not the black Knight from Monty Python's Quest for the Holy Grail are you by any chance? 'Tis but a scratch! Graham

For those of you in Hong Kong wanting the 1/72 Alto VF-25F with Super Pack, I just saw it in the Animate on Sugar Street in Causeway Bay for HK$499. Didn't pick it up myself. Although the kits are great, they are a lot of work, so I'm sticking with the toys from now on. Graham

Given that we've had multiple shoulder screw breakage and now one hip joint breakage reported in the DX VF-25 thread, be careful what you wish for. Graham

Bummer. Well, I guess this line is going to be sales driven, so the more we buy of each release, the more chance there is of getting our personal favorite VF made. As long as we get a VF-171, VF-2SS, VF-17, VF-27 and VF-4 made, I'll be happy. Don't reallly care too much about any of the others on the poster, as they are mostly covered by Yamato anyway. Graham

I for one prefer the DYRL version. Never really liked the look of teh TV version that much. It's goonna be expensive, true, but we've got a year to save for it. Graham

Yay, Armored VF-25S. Can't wait.

Macross toys are cursed, cursed I tell you!

Looks like it's the Ex-Gear.

Not that I've heard.

Heh, front mounted overwing clips.

Looks much better & more detailed than expected.

Cool, Alto in Ex-Gear as well!

Yay, both VF-17 & VF-171! Also VF-25S with Armoured Pack. Little disappointed that the VF-2SS is shown without SAP.

Google also didn't translate Ozma's name, so I found out which one it was by going to the Compendium as the have the Japanese characters for his name next to the English. I voted Ozma and Sheryl and also chose eps 7, 17 and 25. No idea what the box in the middle is for. Graham