Kyp Durron
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I just simply don't see them coming out with the same sculpt, but more hull detail, that's what the new 1/500 is for, IMO. And the reason they did that? Well, when I got the 1/1000 kit, I was ASTONISHED at the increased level of detail on such a much smaller scale that made the original 1/500 look bland. Bandai knew it too and decided to come out with a 1/500 with the expected detail. That, and you have to remember, the 2010 "1/500" kit was 1/500 alright....but to the original anime Yamato's 263 meter length! Not the 2199's 333 meters. Oops.... The new 1/500 kit is much larger than the first 1/500 because it's 1/500 is scaled to the 333 meter 2199 like it should have been in the first place. Going to sift through some of the quick pics I took be right back!
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I can just about tell you for a fact, there ain't going to be a renewal, the GX-57 would have been it, but then the 2199 series came out and all, so they felt they had to make one of the 2199 version. BTW, long story short, my package came to the post office and stated on the tracking ready for pick up, I did, I've I've spent the last two hours being blown away by this thing. wm cheng, I swear to you, get this sonofabitch, because it's a better quality model than the GX-57, I'm NOT KIDDING. I'll post a few pics in the next 30 minutes, but I'm telling you, when word gets out, this thing is going to sell out. I think the only reason it hasn't is because people already have the GX-57, and are hesitant to take the plunge. And I can understand that, but I've always liked the 2199 sculpt much more than the GX-57's sculpt. I don't normally try to convince people to spend money, but I will be putting up my GX-57 this weekend for only $120 because I took the stupid tiger stripe weathering off mine and panel lined the hull with a Grey Gundam marker. (Looks much better) That, and this thing makes it look like crap, IMHO.
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Will do. I just had to vent because in all my years, I've NEVER seen one freaking inch of snow cause so much havoc.
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Well, due to the one inch snow we had (Yes, one measly freaking inch ) and the fact that the temps haven't made it out of the 20's until today, mine will come in the mail either Friday or Saturday. USPS was closed yesterday and is working in limited capacity today. This is what happens when you live in a state that doesn't have much in the way of salt/sand crews, kids.
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Well, I don't know if they will or not, but from what I've seen and heard, once word gets out about this, I think they're going to start selling out. It's up to you, but if I was in your shoes, I'd get this if you can. True, if it sells out enough, Bandai MIGHT rerelease it like they did with the GX-57, but I wouldn't take that chance with this. With your mad modelling skills (I've seen your work), you could REALLY take this thing to a whole other level, and the best part is, 99% of the work is already done, assembly, paint (It's already the right hull color), and lighting. All you'd need to do is add weathering and decal detailing.
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Didn't think so, but like I said, no deal breaker for me. Glad I got this, will be selling my GX-57 on the forums once I'm done with my review. Don't know if mine will actually come in, we've got snow on the roads, and they're bad right now.
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Honestly, I don't think there is on this one, if so, I haven't seen it. Not a deal breaker for me either way. Unless the controller can be attached to the middle of the stand underneath where the Yamato sits...?
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YES!!! Constant lights on feature, WHOOHOO! It's OK if it turns itself off after a few minutes, but I have a feeling I'm going to end up wearing out that switch, lol.
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100% anime accuracy sculpt including paint coloring? . Accurate hangar gimmick identical to the 1/1000 2199 model? (Other than the fact that you can't remove the hangar wheel, but you CAN turn the wheel, though) Fighters are actually in scale with the Yamato unlike the GX-57? (They're actually more in scale with my 1/500 2199 model) Lighting effects are more accurate to anime, bridge tower lights power off during wave motion gun build up and firing, then come back on once the firing is complete. (I think) there's also the constant lights on feature when you turn the main power switch on, the sounds of the engine powering up and lighting up the bridge. Bridge lights stay on, and engine lights also stay on and flicker <----Major selling point for me, if true. Stands for the fighters that allow them to fly in formation beside the Yamato? http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=35927&page=57#entry1098415 No shitty tiger stripe weathering that DOESN'T BELONG ON THE HULL OR WAS NEVER IN THE ANIME TO BEGIN WITH? Really, if you like that, great, but I later decided that it just didn't look right and removed mine from my model. I would just rather NOT have to do that outright, and if I WANT weathering, I can always send mine to a modeler that is willing to do it. (For a price, of course) *Shrugs* Hey, if you're happy with your GX-57, then I'm honestly happy for you, brother. Me? I'm going to be selling mine here on the forums later this week once I'm done taking pics for my review.
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Just watched the video again and the bridge tower lights COME BACK ON after the Wave Motion Gun fires. It might actually HAVE a LIGHTS ON feature. Translation from product description regarding the lights : - When you turn the main power first, along with the starting of the engine sound, wave engine nozzle and the bridge portion to the light-emitting state.
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I understand you're wanting that level of detail but like I said, the level of detail the GX-64 has is what the anime showed most of the time, and is in the (what I consider "iconic") end of the intro song flyby that had been shown from Episode 3 onward. Also, you GOT to love the detailing of the ACCURATE hangar bay that they integrated into this release (No doubt using the experience they gained from the 1/1000 model), that's awesome no matter how you look at it. AND...I could be very well wrong, but it looks like this version has the lights on feature with the engines, look at that guy's review video and see how long the engines stay lit, or how the bridge lights go out when the wave motion gun powers up, just like in the anime. That's also awesome, IMO. Drad, can you confirm/deny this for us? *EDIT* BTW, that's the reason I got rid of my SoC Andromeda, I didn't like the overall sculpt either, the Marmit version was MUCH more accurate, IMO.
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So, how is it? Post pics when you can!
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Well, to be fair, I'm single and have no kids, so that makes a HUGE difference, lol. You can always go SAL shipping, I suppose, don't know how much less that is though. Also...just remember, if the popularity of the anime is any indicator, these are going to probably get hard to find once word about these gets out from people like me who are getting them. (Assuming the reviews are mostly favorable, which I think they will be) Not to mention secondary prices are already kind of high, and I bet they will skyrocket much like the Andromeda did, once places like Ami-Ami and the others sell out.
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Payment method: PayPal Shipping method: EMS Shipping fee: 4560 Store Credit: -81 TOTAL: 25449 JPY Paid: -25449 I'm in the U.S.. BTW, as far as "Details", or this perceived lack thereof, this ship has the same detailing as the anime Yamato flyby that you see near the end of the intro song starting from Episode 3 onward. *EDIT* January 28, 2014 Depart USPS Sort Facility BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 January 28, 2014 , 8:02 am Processed through USPS Sort Facility BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 WOW, this thing will be here tomorrow!!
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If Bandai can do it, Arcadia can to, there's NO EXCUSE. -Kyp
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Bah, it's not the real deal if you can't see her nipples like in the anime.
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WOW, even the spotlights on the sides of the stacks are painted. Looks fantastic, glad I got mine! Thanks for posting that. -Kyp
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It's in the country at ISC New York (USPS), so if all goes well, it might be here by Thursday if they release it quick enough. -Kyp
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They still have some, but now it's at 23,400 yen. Ami-Ami is still the cheapest. -Kyp
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I used the scale calculator, at 42.5 centimeters long and with the actual size being 333 meters, this is a very odd scale of 1/783. Oh well, it will go nicely with my Diamond Select TWOK refit Enterprise since it's 1/750 scale and will be close enough to get away with it. -Kyp
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While it's around the same size as the GX-57, the fighters that come with the GX-64 are accurately scaled with the GX-64 Yamato, from the pictures I've seen. Still this Yamato will be a different scale than the GX-57, since it's length is supposed to be 333 meters as opposed to 265 meters like the GX-57 was supposed to represent. So instead of 1/625, this Yamato will be a smaller scale, maybe close to the 1/590 scale that my Yamato Resurrection model is scaled at, I think. And I have no fuggin' idea where the heck that controller is supposed to fit with this new stand, I haven't seen one photo showing that. -Kyp
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Sorry, I didn't mean to imply that I had it already. The review should be done this coming weekend, it just shipped out today so I should hope to have it by Friday (Or sooner!), spend that day taking pics and posting it this coming Saturday. I will be posting comparison pics between it and the GX 57, I may throw in the 1/1000 model and my 1/590 Taito Yamato Resurrection model into the mix for fun. I'm going to start taking the separate pics of my GX 57 and other models this weekend to get some of it out of the way. Believe me, I WISH I HAD THIS ALREADY, LOL. Unless this thing ends up having serious QC issues, I don't see how this won't blow the GX-57 away. Last I looked, it was still available at Ami-Ami for 20,970 JPY. I don't know of anywhere else cheaper than that, that's where I got mine.
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It may wind up being a lot more than mildly, once I post my review on this vs the GX 57 and you see just how badly this is going to blow it away. For openers, the fighters are actually in scale to the ship unlike the GX-57. That, and several other important differences. -Kyp
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Yep, if they got the license and started making VF-25's, I'd sell my 25A immediately and not think twice. -Kyp
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Well, it has the hangar gimmick that the 1/1000 model has, and it's prebuilt/painted w/lights, so that made it a no brainer for me. Also, the detail level on the SoC is what the animation showed most of the time anyways. For those of you who aren't getting this, "You're going to be sorry...." -Kyp
