QuinJester

It's pretty, but I'd definitely say it's overpriced, especially on the aftermarket. But yes, definitely pretty.

It's funny. I was told just this morning by my Japanese boss to put the words "Pre-production sample; final product may vary" on one of our ads because our (Japanese) factory goofed on the color (which was very clearly specced and will now be depicted incorrectly in all of our advertisements) of one of our products. How the world changes. Still, in the case of our own factory, the problem is being changed at the 11th hour. It's never too late to change things, even days before delivery, so I wont be in a panic about anything until I see the delivered product. It's easier on the blood pressure.

you're a funny man

Ah, I see now. You're asking for increased details, like panels, rivets, that aren't necessarily depicted on-screen but could be assumed to be present due to the general design. That's more of a design decision than a failure to meet standards. Some like excessive detailing, some prefer to be as close to "on-screen" as possible. Yes, Bandai seems to be catering to this latter group in this case, but that's again a design decision. How many people would be annoyed if Bandai "made up" a bunch of techno-greeblies to fill space on the models? I'm sure there would be plenty. And not to be snarky or anything, but I'm hardly a newcomer to models. I've been building models my entire life, and I've worked with everything from aircraft kits to snap kits, balsa frame WWII planes to Harrier Jets, Gundams to Five Star Stories resin kits. While many other companies focus on individual part details and the like, Bandai is consistently ahead of the game when it comes to technology like molded color, design, markless sprue cuts, and the like, which is what I was referring to. Detail is not technology. Still, I do see what you mean and can understand why you wouldn't be happy with these offerings. We each have our own hopes when it comes to the intellectual properties we follow, and sometimes those just don't mesh with the people making them. Hopefully Hasegawa will get in on the design action with some of their own fixed-mode, high detail models, so that everyone can be happy.

Come now, I'm sure this is all a storm in a teacup. Yamato will clearly fix this issue. ... with the release of the VF-1A, three months from now. (I kid! I kid! Sorta!)

I believe he's pointing out that, were this truly the case, you would be able to see the cutout for the mounting slot on the underside of the left arm. Because you can't it means that both arm pieces AREN'T exactly the same...

I'm astounded that people are judging these already based on the rapid prototypes; considering that rapid prototype models are for general shapes and can't render fine scribed details (and as such, those come later in the design phase). No, they aren't made of wood and honestly Bandai is probably at the forefront of model design and technology. Yes, they'll probably be a great deal more detailed than they are here, and will probably have a mix of ABS (joints/internal hinges) and styrene (exterior/details). So much unfounded vitriol. I, for one, believe that Bandai can and will produce a product that wont disappoint.

Go figure... within an hour of sending in a query about it, I don't get a reply but a shipping notice. Hopefully this figure (red shoulder) wont disappoint. I rediscovered my love of plasticy ratchety yamato goodness when I finally fixed my 1/48 VF-1J so I have high hopes.

Now if only they'd process my order since they've been sitting on it for over a week after charging my credit card...

I really hope that's a funny camera angle or something they shot it from. The head and torso are too big, the legs too skinny and short. Actually, I really hope that's what it really looks like so I'm not tempted. The CM's is good enough for me.

So... I know this is a huge long shot, but a long long time ago, in a galaxy far far awa.. uh.. anyway, once upon a time, someone had recast BP8 pieces, and I was never able to get one for my own long-broken VF-1J Stealth set. Is it possible in some way or some fashion to get a replacement BP8, either official or recast, without buying up a parted or broken Valk (or, for that matter, is anyone parting out a broken 1/48, preferably black, that I can pick a BP-8 from?) anymore?

Call this number: 1-800-553-6937 ... and tell them you didn't get the book. NOBODY got the book, I don't think. Those of us who ordered online (me) got e-mails telling us to call the number and request it. They should be able to hook you up.

Uh, no. Nova is going to be 32cm. That's over a foot tall from toe to head. SOC Dan is a "mere" 10.5 inches. If you add in the cannons, yeah, he's taller, but that hardly counts. However, your other points stand pretty valid, though overall, I think that point #2 is the most important factor in all of this. This is going to cost a metric @#%ton. Considering what else you can get for that kind of scratch, it just doesn't seem worth it.

Dollars to donuts that it's another repaint of Aoshima's Getter 1 figure. Kawai Shokai does repaint versions of all of their Getter variations. Don't know if it'll be a pearlestent, metallic, or weathered paint scheme though.

It could be a great deal worse, Yamato could be releasing it without limbs, and selling those as an "addon set" for $80

Variable Vf-4 Lightning II (1/60 or 1/48... I dont remember its relative size) Variable VF-11 (1/60) Variable VF-5000 (1/60 or 1/48... I don't remember its relative size) /returns to lurking

I think he meant it wasn't at final (plastic) production stage; eg made of resin and painted over. Then again, if Yamato HAS decided to start doing die-cast again.. well. That'd be rather surprising, to be honest.