pfunk Posted March 28, 2005 Posted March 28, 2005 awesome, good to see things still happening, its weird that they are letting out such preliminaly pics Quote
Mechamaniac Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 awesome, good to see things still happening, its weird that they are letting out such preliminaly pics That just means that we can expect to see the GBP sometime in about 2007 or so. Quote
Mr March Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 Must say, nothing surprising so far. I knew the GBP groin armor would require removal of the nose cone to look good, the shoulder covers were certainly to be expected, and I knew the 1/48 arms would look thin in GBP armor. Which is amazing that in spite of all that, the 1/48 scale GBP armor looks fantastic so far and I'm ready to purchase at least two or more. Funny thing is, I think that for once the 1/48 Valyrie outfitted in GBP armor will be more front-heavy than back-heavy. The chest portion is very large, combined with the addition of missiles in both the chest and forward half of the shoulders, it may be that the load will be in the front moreso than the back. Regardless, I am thrilled to see some progress being made on this product. It's been a long haul, but the 1/48 series is finally coming together at last. Eagerly awaiting the GBP release Quote
Mr March Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 Just had a thought. Seeing these pictures makes me wish I purchased a Low-Visibility Valkyrie. The battroid is gonna look quite striking in GBP, even after the colors are put on the armor. Quote
Guppy Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 It's cool the missiles are removable.. maybe I can use the good old clear twisty ties and add some sort of fire trail effect to the missle so the GBP can be launching some of his missiles. Quote
EXO Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 at least the fake shoulder can be seperated from the armor. shouldn't be too hard to mod. I can't wait to get these... what's the ETA again? Quote
eugimon Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 wow... looks simply amazing.. glad to see yamato is going all out with this one. I love the detailing inside the missile bays. Quote
Jin_Kune_Do Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 (edited) Waits for someone to post the Thunder Hammer pic, you know its on its way. Damm....how can i miss my que hehehe - Jin Edited March 29, 2005 by Jin_Kune_Do Quote
kensei Posted March 29, 2005 Posted March 29, 2005 (edited) Geez you are so irrepressible Jin. I hope this will warrant the release of another round of plain or Super VF-1J's. Let's wait and see! Well, I guess it's time for me to retire from this thread now, until next month's edition of the Hobby Magazine that is. Would you agree that if these are the pics they show now, the sculptor is already well on his way to another part of the armour, backpack, chest, crotch or legs? When's the next edition of the Dengenki Hobby Mag come out? Edited March 29, 2005 by kensei Quote
ZorClone Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 wow.. I haven't been to the forum in a long time, and this is a nice surprise to return to! finally, I shall get a 1/48 J.. if they package it with the armor that is Quote
Graham Posted March 30, 2005 Author Posted March 30, 2005 When's the next edition of the Dengenki Hobby Mag come out? 24th or 25th April. Graham Quote
promethuem5 Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 My birthday! What a nice present that could be.... aside from the one I'm already going (hint: it ryhmes with Breen Bay Doncert) Hope there are more pics, this looks awesome. Quote
mechatek Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Man oh man, finally some actual proto pics. Thanks again G-man. Definately want the nosecone to be removed for the crotch armor. Line art accurate damnit! Quote
Guest Bromgrev Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Hey, what's that picture doing on the toy forums? Thought you could sneak one past us model lovers, eh? Have to get up earlier than that to evade the old matt-finish radar! Quote
EXO Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Hey, what's that picture doing on the toy forums? Thought you could sneak one past us model lovers, eh? Have to get up earlier than that to evade the old matt-finish radar! Quote
twich Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 I am just hoping that this seems to indicate that Yamato has not stopped with Macross toy production and we do indeed see some Macross Zero toys as well as the YF-19 FP...but one could only hope. Twich Quote
vlenhoff Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 I am just hoping that this seems to indicate that Yamato has not stopped with Macross toy production and we do indeed see some Macross Zero toys as well as the YF-19 FP...but one could only hope.Twich For the M0/YF-19, very dark the future looks....(in Yoda's voice) I'm getting a couple of these armors, if the price permits that is. Vic... Quote
kensei Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 When's the next edition of the Dengenki Hobby Mag come out? 24th or 25th April. Graham Thanks! Quote
PC Valkyrie Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Wow. I haven't posted here in almost a year. Like many people, I've been waiting for this product for a long time. I wonder whether the demand will outstrip the supply? Quote
Graham Posted March 31, 2005 Author Posted March 31, 2005 Hopefully if it does sell well, it will encourage Yamato to make more Macross products. Graham Quote
Rick_Randy Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 any chance a separate tv version of the 1/48 booster pack would be released?? I mean since they are doing the GPS armor.. also one thing that would sell alot I know many guys have been customising theirs but would a brown vf1-a be a suitable option?? I mean even though I like the yammie 1/48 boxes maybe to save space and packaging they could release a standard 1/48 brown vf1-A with the wings "retracted". I am sure manyw ould buy more than one to "bolster" their models numbers. any chance that the destroids owuld get the 1/48 treatment?? Quote
Wheels Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Okay, do you mean a different version or packaged separately, like the GBP with or without a Valk? If you mean a different version, then there's only one, and that's and that's the TV ver. Side question - was there a DYRL? GBP? I don't seem to recall... As for the latter, Yamato did it in the 1/60 line and so far for the 1/48 line as well. So as far as the predicted pattern goes, more than likely. Quote
Rick_Randy Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Graham any chance yamato wil rpoducte a separate 1/48 Tv series booster pack?? also I means even though peole here are comming up with stunning customs, would It be a wise thing to ask yamato if they can make vf-1a 1/48 in teh standard brown tv series type?? I mean people would find another good excuse to buy more than one of the same generic type to bolster their "collection" perhaps even though I love the standard 1/48 boxes maybe for the generic brown valk you could package it with wings fully retracted. It would save on space, plastic, cardboard and would be ideal for storage. also will the destroids get the 1/48 treatment?? love to see at least a generic tomahawk Quote
Wheels Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Ummm...that's really up to the customers in Japan inclusively. As for the Destroids getting the 1/48 treatment, everyones guess is as good as yours. Though some of us are a little bit pessimistic(and for good reason), and'll say no way. But IMO, having them in 1/48 scale is a little over kill. I just bought a Playmates 7" Exo Squad Tomahawk on eBay for a killer deal and I think that any bigger than that would be too big for something that does transform. Note that the VB-6 is in the 1/100 scale and variable. Where as the Playmates are a little bigger than 1/100 scale, more closer to 1/72 scale or a bit shy from that scale. A good compliment to the Monster or any 1/72 Valks. So any bigger would be over kill, IMO. Quote
Renato Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Great news. Thanks Graham.Next questions: 1) How much? 2) How will it be marketed? Bundled with VF-1J or sold separately like the FAST Packs? The price is TBA, as is the release date. As a very rough guestimate knowing the speed Yamato work, I'd say we'll see it by Christmas 2005 if we are lucky or perhaps first quarter 2006. It hasn't been announced how it will be sold, but there were rumors flying around a while back that two versions are planned, the armor by itself and also sold bundled together with a Hikaru VF-1J, just like he 1/60 version. It would not surprise me if this were true. Graham That wasn't really a rumour, that was the official announcement back when we saw the first pics. Although things change, of course (eg, VF-0), so it's not like it's set in stone. Quote
柿崎速雄 Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 I read the text about the 1/48 GBP, said that will have a new version "big hand" in "manipulator style", I think is a big size " movie style" hand, not TV style version again Quote
Lightning Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 looks like I'll have to buy another 1/48 soon to replace the Low Vis I sold to Hirohawa....I'll get a Millia this time, as that's what I was wanting in the first place. Yamato, where's my VF-4???!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
Metal_Massacre_79 Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Definately want the nosecone to be removed for the crotch armor. Line art accurate damnit! Not interested in a "well hung" Valk? Quote
kensei Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 I read the text about the 1/48 GBP,said that will have a new version "big hand" in "manipulator style", I think is a big size " movie style" hand, not TV style version again That's cool. I wonder what they will look like? Or maybe manipulator hand TV style? Quote
mechatek Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Definately want the nosecone to be removed for the crotch armor. Line art accurate damnit! Not interested in a "well hung" Valk? Not really. I got the 1/60 version as a b-day gift and it's the only area that looks off. Well, at least Yamato is still making Macross toys. Quote
Godzilla Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Definately want the nosecone to be removed for the crotch armor. Line art accurate damnit! Not interested in a "well hung" Valk? Not really. I got the 1/60 version as a b-day gift and it's the only area that looks off. Well, at least Yamato is still making Macross toys. Well, then there is a glimmer of hope for mmore Macross toys. Quote
EXO Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 I think there'll be more Macross toys. Yamato just diversed their line up, not really increased it. Scopedog, Megazone, Bubblegum Crisis... it's all good. Quote
do not disturb Posted March 31, 2005 Posted March 31, 2005 Grahamany chance yamato wil rpoducte a separate 1/48 Tv series booster pack?? no. they only released the TV armor with the VF-1J hikaru and the M&M's(but those are colored). if you want the TV FP armor, you got 2 choices....buy a super VF-1J or try and convince someone to sell their TV armor. otherwise you can get the strike armor and not use the strike cannon(though the color isn't the same). Quote
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