Graham

The RAF Typhoons have always had the 27mm cannon. AFAIK, it was never removed, they just didn't train on it and had no ammo. But it's great if it is being cleared for operational use. How many times do those in charge need to re-learn that fighters need guns and missiles, not only missiles. Graham

That's the one. Graham

A Macross branded 12" vibrator for the wife. Graham

There is no review yet. The toy is not scheduled for release until late Nov. Graham

No. Graham

Yes the VF-0A head can tilt up quite a way. See attached photo. Are you are extending the neck first, by pulling up on the head? Graham

Coast to coast!

Ha Ha, David, I think the only way you are going to see them is to break down and buy a VF-0A for yourself. Graham

According to the OVA, the Hasegawa instructions and Tenjin's additional Macross Zero art in his 'Valkyries' book, the VF-0A does not have any Rabbit or Skull insignia on the heatshield, only on the tail fins. Graham

Will test head tilt when I get home tonight. Graham

There are loads of other VFs that I would like to see done in 1/60 scale, rather than the VF-1 yet again! Graham

I put the bunny wabbits on it already. Graham

I'll be writing one, but whether it's soon, really depends on how you define soon! The new job leaves me with little to no time to work on MW. Graham

The bottom pic is newer, being of a test shot from the actual molds, where as the upper pic is the original older resin sculpt. Graham

But unlike Faz, I have no desire to be sent lots of PMs. Also, being a moderator or Admin is a PITA IMO. Graham

The release is still scheduled for end of November. This date may or may not slip, depending on how smoothly any fitting and sizing issue (if there are any) get worked out. Even with CAD/CAM and EDM cut steel molds, the tooling still usually needs a bit of tweaking to get things just right. There are no photos of the mass production toy, as mass production has not started yet. Graham

Hopefully, this means Yamato will release a different color VF-0A with Shin Pilot figure and Ghost Booster later. For those impatient people it would be very easy to customise the pilot figure to make Shin. Graham

Hopefully, this means Yamato will release a different color VF-0A with Shin Pilot figure and Ghost Booster later. For those impatient people it would be very easy to customise the pilot figure to make Shin. Graham

I don't think the VF-0A pilot figure is Shin. IIRC, doesn't Shin's flight helmet have red markings? Have to watch Zero again when I get home. Graham

As mentioned a couple of pages back already, much better. Graham

They should really change the name of that convention. Sounds like it's a gathering for......ahem, how can I saw it politely, those with a fetish for the backdoor exploration. Graham

If Yamato did decide to release an all new perfect variable 1/60 scale VF-1 toy, I'd like to see it come with the following improvements over the 1/48 VF-1 and the older 1/60 VF-1 toy: - Rotating cockpit seat ala 1/60 VF-0 toys. No more removeable nose cone and moving flaps (damn things are a pain in the ass IMO). Better non-splitting engine detail inside the foot thrusters, like on the 1/60 VF-0. A better sculpted GU-11 gunpod. I find the one on the 1/48 to be too thin and tapered. Rear landing gear which can angle out when opened, like on the 1/60 VF-0 & 1/60 YF-19. The VF-1A Cannon Fodder variation to be released with swapable DYRL and TV style heads. Better detail on the foot thrusters at the back of the ankle. Even the 1/48 just has these as two painted red circles. The 1/48 GBP actually has these as molded on detail which is great. Designed from the start so that two-seaters are possible. A transformation system like the VF-0, with folding panels around the head in fighter mode, to reduce the length of the nose in fighter mode. A HUD in The TV versions. Painted missiles, like on the 1/60 VF-0. More as I think of them Graham

Hayao is correct: - 1) Yes, the biceps do have a new screw added. 2) Yes, the feet do now have a locking mechanism. 3) Yes, the two folding covers that sit around the front of the head in fighter mode have been resculpted, so they fit closer to the head. The VF-0A is a very good toy. Lets hope the VF-0S gets a reissue with all these improvements. Added stickers to mine and it looks great. I chose the bunnies for the tail fins. Maybe I'm imagining things, but it even seems the quality of the Yamato stickers is getting better, with little to no border. And I really love the color scheme the more I look at it. Graham

I need to sit down and do a side by side comparison of the VF-0A & VF-0S later tonight, but just from my short time with the VF-0A, get the impression that the feet are somewhat stiffer. Graham

Saw this in the shop where I bought my VF-0A yesterday. Think it was HK$438 (US$56) IIRC. No plans to buy it myself. Graham