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I'm totally with you guys. Esp on everyone's concerns. But don't forget also the retracting back area to Battroid mode. How I wish the retracting rails are diecast or high quality plastic. Transforming this everytime to Battroid might loosen up a bit. Anyways, let's hope that everything should be fine after the 20th.

Yes. It will be released on the 20th. Not yet. I'm basing this on what Scyla's reply on the said inquiry that I asked a few pages ago. And here's Scyla's reply:

Yup, she is. Yeah, it's true that it's not on par with the original one. But man, didn't expect this girl will expose something in that movie. Hahaha!

Looks like the upcoming reissue of Alphas this coming October 2015 has been taken down from BBTS. Probably nobody preordered even one. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=robotech%20alpha%20fighter

I have a feeling that it will not have a big chunk of diecast as big as the backpack for this release. I'm trying to imagine how big the diecast part on any other DX releases esp a part of the torso/chest. And usually DX Valks only uses diecast on the joints. But if it has, then it would be nice. But I still doubt it.

Final Fantasy VII remake... 'nuff said! Because of this announcement and how my wife saw my face when I found out that there's a remake, she approved on getting a PS4. How cool is that? Hehehe. I know it's a long shot but it would be nice to see Squall too on PS4. Imagine the Gunblade/Revolver in PS4 graphics. uber cool!

Yeah. That's true. Yamarcadia's 'newly and improved' VF-19/YF-19 really stands out. And I salute them for that esp since I didn't get the chance of owning the first YF releases from Yamato. Including the 2 protoype variants which I really like. But we've already seen them do great stuff over and over with Macross/DYRL, M+, M7, M0. Here's the thing, would it interest you to see a different company, other than Arcadia, to get a chance and take on one of their famous releases and make it their own? E.g. the VF-19 Advance (which is just a souped-up version of the YF-19, IMO)? It's interesting since you mentioned Bandai just picked up what's already been done by Arcadia with adding only minor improvements. It's like what Graham said 'There are only so many ways you can design a transforming YF-19' which is true. All the transformation somehow identical except with those panels and articulation. But this time, Bandai retained the original design for the pelvic part instead of using what Arcadia did. They used the original design concept of flipping the pelvic part just like the early Yamato release. And this time, they added the waist articulation which IMHO, Arcadia should have put it on theirs since they renew the design. But to be honest, they just reused the design from their VF-19 releases and just added those missles. And to top it off, Bandai's price is not as expensive as the Arcadia. Which most of the member here says it's a no-brainer. Now here's another question, would I still buy another Arcadia YF-19 down the line if ever they learned some things from this Bandai release? Yes I will. Why? Simple. Because I like Arcadia's model-like quality better than Bandai's. The ONLY thing that I really don't like with Arcadia releases is the lack of tampo markings.

Not sure how to answer this properly. Based on my opinion, I really like the YF-19 so much so I decided to get this as well even if I'm so satisfied with my Arcadia version. That's why I have 2 of them. One to play with and one to display in fighter mode with Fold Boosters. The reason why I decided to get this is to also have a different version of it. And to display with my Isamu's YF-29. Based on the photos and video that we have seen, it really is different from the one we got from Yamarcadia. And from what I've noticed on this thread since Page 1, everyone was so excited that Bandai's going to release it even though it just have 2-5 second cameo in the last Macross Frontier movie. But when they saw the transforming video, some are kinda held back whether to keep their PO or not. I guess, some got turned off on the folding panels and other nitpicks and gimiks from the transformation. Which probably will make the Valk very loose in time. The only thing you could do if ever is, wait for others to say what they think about their figure and decide whether you buy it or not. Or continue to preorder the thing, and have a feel once it gets arrive, and decide later if you still want to keep it or sell it. I mean, there's really no way to know how the figure is going to be unless it's in your hands. It's the same thing that happened with YF-30 release. Some kinda held back when they seen the transformation and the brackets, but after they got their figure, everyone is happy. Let's hope it's going to be the same with this release. By the way, since you mentioned that you have both Yamato and Arcadia's YF-19, how did you felt or what made you decide to get the Arcadia version as well since you already have the Yamato?

Nice. Can't wait to see more pics of VF-2SS.

Finally, I finished listening to the podcast. And it's interesting to hear different opinions on this specific toy release. I know I have to watch out for certain things esp coming from an 'unknown' company to transforming toys. But I can't stop thinking that nobody will take a stab on this franchise besides them. Unless, this toy will sell out then the big two might see that it's 'bankable' to produce their own. Anyways, I'm still decided on getting atleast one. And hoping that it will still come with SAP. If not, then I will just keep my naked valk as is and shake my head off.

True. It's a healthy relationship that they have. A give-and-take relationship. Now, let's wait for Arcadia to release their Version 3 YF-19. Hehehe.

Nope. This is their 3rd time now. First, YF-30. Second, RVF-171Ex. And it really helps a lot when they do this.

I guess, they felt that the ball hip joint (half plastic / half metal) really works well with them to reinvent again. Let's just hope that it will be accessible to tighten it up again if ever it gets loose.

I guess that's the reason why it has a 'colapsible' front landing gear. To accomodate the waist swivel gimik. Arcadia should learn a thing or two from Bandai now. And that's a bold statement coming from a Y23000 toy.

Thanks, F360! I can adjust my budget now. And see if there's anything I need to buy from HLJ before I ask them to ship this out. Also, I rewatched the video again during lunch break. Since they didn't show it in the video, I also assumed this one also has the pull and extend the knee joint for those A-stance poses, correct?

Forgot to mention, I love that this one has waist joints. Version 3, Arcadia-san?

Bandai DX releases is non-scaled.

Finally! Been waiting for this one. I must admit the transformation on this one is more logical than Arcadia's. Thanks erikos0311! Check around 1:32 onwards, he snaps back a neck cover. I assumed there's an extra cover besides the one attached to the shield. Pachinko music. Or Family Computer game music. Overall, I like the transformation sequence. Seeing it has the high speed mode on its wings, I'm interested to see that mode while the Advance pack boosters are attached. It will look awesome for sure. As for the small wings in the canard, I know it folds towards the back based on the video, I do hope that it can also be folded towards the front for YF-19 configuration. That's it. After seeing the video, I'm just glad I'm getting two. So don't fail me, HLJ for my extra copy.

Here's what I'm thinking. I don't want this to be another case of that recent released Megahouse Orguss. Some of the members doesn't want to buy it because of the price. And I was holding back too on another set. Coz I was hoping to buy two of them. But when I got the figure, I'm so happy that it's all good. Didn't expect to be great coming from Megahouse due to their early releases of transforming toys. But this one is a superb release. After that, I tried to find another one, hoping that it will have the same SRP price, but some shops is asking me more than that. The rest is already in YJA. And I don't want to pay more. I just rather wait if ever there's going to be an Olson one. If not, I'm just happy to have one. Hopefully, this release will not be the same case. Coz we're just basing everything from the photos released by Evolution Toys. I'm guessing only a handful of people will buy this toy. And later, if we find out that the figure is great from reviews, let's just hope that it will still be affordable afterwards.

Congrats on this haul! Planning on completing the set? Congrats! Congrats barurutor! And PM'ed as well for an inquiry.

Great pictures, Saburo. Not a big fan of the Elint Seeker but I might say I'm digging it now... well, except for that head. Question, if VE-1 or VT-1 get reissued, which one you guys will advice me to get?

Can't stop looking at your VF-0D, Mr. Cheng. It's so gorgeous. That's how the salt weathering looks like. Superb! Regarding pix, you can use Photobucket or Flickr. Anyways, great weathering.

Thanks for your generosity, Mr. Cheng. And great VF-0D as well.

Wow! Great collections!

Thanks Scyla. So they sent out the payment request the day of the release date. Cool. Good to know. Thanks!