Graham

Nancy Drew & the Hardy Boys? Graham

I'm gonna resist conversion for as long as possible. I'm not really a videophile and I'm quite happy with the video and audio quality of DVDs. I'm certainly not going to commit to a new system until a winner becomes clear. No more VHS/Betamax fiasco thank you very much. Graham

They are not really that small and as david mentioned, increasing the size could vreate problems with GERWALK mode. Graham

Pass. I've never liked mecha designs that are based on transforming/combing animals. Graham

I originally put the first set of Wolfpack nose stickers directly on the chine, but it didn't look so good, so I peeled them off and put the stickers from my second toy above the chine. Graham

Amended. Graham

IMO the VF-0's elbow and shoulder articulation is definitely improved over the 1/48. And the extra joint in the upper leg for GERWALK mode is a huge improvement. Graham

Better late than never, here's my full review of Yamato's VF-0A. Graham

From what I can tell from reading through the various VF-0 threads, we so far have 9 reported incidences of VF-0A or VF-0S shoulders already cracked or showing stress marks. The following members have reported this problem: - 1) Gatillero PR. 2) Pierre. 3) prometheum 5. 4) UN Spacy. 5) Scream Man. 6) Master of Puppets. 7) Ghostryder. Magnus. 9) eugimon. Anybody else? I'd like to keep a running total. Hardly an epidemic yet, but still cause for concern. Graham

You mean by dropping coloneys on it! Graham

From the front on, that VF reminds me more of an SV-51. And no, I hadn't heard of this, but I shall certainly try to find out more. Perhaps it's a way around HG's stranglehold on anything with the 'Macross' name in it? Graham

Just checked the shoulders on my VF-0 toys last night (4 x VF-0S & 3 x VF-0A) and thankfully all are fine. Graham

I realise that the YF-19 is less detailed looking due to it being a far more advanced design than the VF-0 and this is reflected in the lack of fine detail shown in Kawamori's line art. What I was actuall refering to is the accuracy of the sculpt and proportions. Although Yamato did a fantastic job with the YF-19 sculpt IMO, we all know that the YF-19 uses far more anime magic in it's transformation between the 3 modes than the VF-0. This shows in some areas of the YF-19 toy, such as the gullet & skinny thighs. The VF-0 is comparatively more accurate to the anime in all three modes than is the YF-19. They are both fantastic toys and I love them both, but I'd actually have to give a slight nod towards the VF-0A, which is fast becoming my favorite VF design and toy. Graham

As much as I like the new YF-19, I actually think Yamato did a better job on the VF-0A sculpt. I really love the look and detail of that toy. Graham

You guys baby your toys too much. I've never felt scared of playing with any of the Yamato 1/72, 1/60 or 1/48 line. I transform them all quite roughly. Graham

Nintendo WEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Sorry. Graham

So that's what they're calling it these days is it? Too much of that will make you go blind, don't ya know! Graham

Photography on my review is done and the pics are uploaded to the MW server. Just got to finish the review text (about 40% done) and edit the page in Dreamweaver. Should be finished before New Year's day. See how hardworking I am, even doing stuff for the site on Christmas day!!!!!!! Graham

Can we have some photos please? We've got several people this has happened to, but no pics yet. I'd like some pics to pass onto Yamato. Graham

For me it wasn't the shoulders, it was the ends of the thin metal swing bars. I'm also 2 for 2. Graham

If my son were a couple of years older, I probably buy some of these sets, so we could play with them together, as they look pretty cool. At two and a half, he's still a bit young though. Graham

I agree. With the exception of the wonky gunpod, I also think the toy is fine. Graham

Yes the booster can light up. No, AFAIK, there are no missiles hidden in the leg FPs. Haven't actually seen a set myself yet. Graham

Guys, here's some color photos of these lil' guys from the new February 2007 issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine. Angel Bird! Graham

Guys, here the first look at the YF-19 battroid mode with FAST Packs attached. Looks really mean. Can't wait to get these to add to my 19. Pics from the new Feb 07 issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine. Graham