ghostryder Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) No way, it does look like you can't angle the feet! I knew this couldn't be perfect. I just hope the "forgot" to angle the feet for the photo shoot... 368013[/snapback] Well maybe the bevels in the feet make it so you don't need them to angle... Somebody convince me that Yamato will be able to Tampo print 4 straight tailfin skulls, and they'll have my money. Edited February 8, 2006 by ghostryder Quote
vlenhoff Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) Well maybe the bevels in the feet make it so you don't need them to angle...Somebody convince me that Yamato will be able to Tampo print 4 straight tailfin skulls, and they'll have my money. 368020[/snapback] Still, I have my fingers crossed on this. I really love that feature in my 1/48s I can live with a crooked skull tailfin, but feet that does not angle really hurt me Edited February 8, 2006 by vlenhoff Quote
eugimon Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) I can deal. crooked jolly rogers don't bother me.. the feet thing... I'm thinking they can pivot... if you look at some of the pics from the akihabara thread the foot appears to be pivoting... maybe someone in japan could saunter down over and take a closer look? Edited February 8, 2006 by eugimon Quote
vlenhoff Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) Well, you can't really see the feet completely in those pics from the akihabara thread. Plus, it is standing on glass, which makes it harder to really determine if the feet are bent or not. Maybe, when you pull the feet outwards, it will allow you to angle them. As you can see that extra piece just above the feet would probably make it difficult to have an angle while the feet are fully openned/extended. The important thing is that this a wonderful toy, and I'm glad I pre-ordered two of them. edited grammar once more. Edited February 8, 2006 by vlenhoff Quote
vlenhoff Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 Wow, did anyone notice the clear LCD display on the top of the control panel inside the cockpit? Wow, I wich the 1/48 TV versions had this feature. Quote
wolfx Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 I don't think the feet angled that well on the 1/48's either. Its not that obvious. Maybe its the same for the VF-0. In any case, its minor. One thing that does bother me though is the seam line down the middle of the thigh. Don't know why they decided to join it from the front instead of the side, like the 1/48s. Quote
vlenhoff Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 Ok, here is the reply of Ken at Toy-Wave: "Hi! I will open pre order soon! Ken" So, if anyone is interested, this guy is really cool. I 've had only great experiences everytime I order something from him. Quote
kensei Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 (edited) the pitot tube is the little tube that sticks out from the nose of the VF-0 in fighter and gerwalk mode..... 368001[/snapback] Thanks. Now I understand. Pitot tube: An instrument for measuring the relative speed of a fluid. Let's remember that air is a fluid that is less dense than water.In aviation is that protuberant, antena looking tube in located in an undisturbed, unobstructed area of every aircraft. Regarding the VF-0S this tube is located in underneath its nose, and it is removable to avoid its breakage. 368003[/snapback] Thanks to you as well. Much better understanding now. I don't think that it is removable just because of breakage, but because of kids and the danger of stabbing yourself several times while transforming.... Looks great so far, how many variants are there of the VF-0S? And do you guys think hoping for a set of reactive armor is asking to much? 368009[/snapback] Officially? Just one. I'm sure that Yamato willl find a paint scheme to milk it though. No way, it does look like you can't angle the feet! I knew this couldn't be perfect. I just hope the "forgot" to angle the feet for the photo shoot... 368013[/snapback] The feet do look like they angle slightly, but I think that it is poor compared to the 1/48. I wonder if the VF-0s arms are capable of a full flexion position like the 1/100 scale Gundams? Edited February 8, 2006 by kensei Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 The painted missles, the articulation, the aesthetics, they've got a winner on their hands with this one. I'm gonna wait till you guys start recieving your orders to hear about the quality before I order. Just to be safe. I think if we do get another it'll undoubtedly be a VF-0A since the only new tools they would need is a new head. And it lends itself to possibly 2-3 repaints alone(CF, Shin, other CF with bunny logo). Quote
Fortress_Maximus Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 INCREDIBLE! This is so... going to hurt the terrified wallet. Quote
Dante74 Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 I promised my wallet that I'd stick to 1/48's but after seeing these pictures,....... Looks like they will use the same bad stickers though. Quote
Fort Max Posted February 8, 2006 Posted February 8, 2006 This toy has been looking good from the beginning but even so I am impressed. From looking at the pictures of all these fine details, it is clear to see just how far Yamato has come as a company. I hope we can expect this same level of sheen from the Garland. Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 I was just wondering about the pilots.Shouldn't the 1/60 VF-0S pilot be smaller in scale in-line with the rest of the 1/60 VF-1 series. Just a observation... 367911[/snapback] I don't think the 1/60 VF-1 pilots are a good measure of the 1/60 scale. When the 1/60 VF-1 was originally made, it didn't come with any pilots. The pilots were an afterthought, contorted to fit a cockpit that wasn't really designed to accomodate a pilot. I think it's safe to say that Yamato had pilots in mind since the inception of the 1/60 VF-0. Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 The new pics look good. So any word on the pitot tube and what material it is? Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Hey I think the pics are of a PRODUCTION VERSION~!! Look at the closeup of the cockpit section and the kite symbol, do you see the EDGES!!? Other than that its a damn fine looking production model. The sooner I hear good qc reports, the sooner I put my order in! This sucker costs a lot I hope yamato uses all the proft they get from this on a SV-51 and VF-0D. Nothing like a 2 seater! 2 seaters ROCK and it would be the FIRST 2 seat yammie on the market~!!!! And it wouldn't hurt if someone like Tenjin did the box art...but then again I think im dreaming again. Darn it. Since 1/55 is close to 1/60 im gonna make this be buddies with my bandai reissues. KICK ASS!~ And it looks like a better toy than the 1/48. Definitely a progression. And PAINTED MISSLES!~ Quote
Shmitty Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Wow, did anyone notice the clear LCD display on the top of the control panel inside the cockpit? Wow, I wich the 1/48 TV versions had this feature. 368031[/snapback] Thats the HUD, the feature isn't there on the 1/48 because the VF-1's HUD is projected onto the canopy instead of a small screen. Quote
Beltane70 Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 My only complaint is that this doesn't come out in March when I'll actually be in Japan Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 I dunno man doesn't yamato only put up product photos once the toy is near release? And plus that one sample showed up in akhibara....I tend to think you might have a chance of buying it in march! =) Maybe april was just listed as a saturation date? Some stores do get toys in early. Quote
Graham Posted February 9, 2006 Author Posted February 9, 2006 I've just added a page on the 1/60 VF-0S to the main site. The release date for the toy is still scheduled for April 2006. I can confirm that the toy in Akihabara is NOT a final production version. It's a test shot from the molds to check if any parts need modifying, before production goes ahead. Graham Quote
myk Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Good Lord. I'll have to stop counting freckles for this one... As always, thanks for all of the homework, Graham... Edited February 9, 2006 by myk Quote
David Hingtgen Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Very impressive and all---now why can't they do a YF-19 like this?!?! Also--I still plan to hold out for a VF-0D. The standard VF-0 is still too close to a VF-1 for me. Side note since it's come up so often: Pitot is pronounced "pee-toe". It's French. Not "pit-ot". Quote
Graham Posted February 9, 2006 Author Posted February 9, 2006 Side note since it's come up so often: Pitot is pronounced "pee-toe". It's French. Not "pit-ot". 368341[/snapback] Thanks, I did not know that. Graham Quote
baronv Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 So anyone know what reputable site out there has the best price to pre-order the VF-0S? Quote
orguss01 Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 NICE PICS This is really turning out better than most of us expected!!! "DAMN IT"- my wallet/bank account Quote
Mule Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Until I saw that last series of pictures, I wasn't really considering getting this toy, but now I don't see how I could pass it up. I hope they make the D model too. I agree with David Hingtgen: Why can't they do this with a YF-19?! It was my search for a YF-19 that lead me to this site BACK IN 2002! Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 WOW!!! Cool mainpage update Graham! That got me by surprise! I am thinking now that the pitot tube is made out of vinyl. Its softer than PVC, and for something that small might be able to take the brunt of damage. What I DO like is how it can be rotated 180 degrees. I am glad they are tampo printing more integral liveries, I only wish the kite symbols on nose and intake warning signs were tampoed as well, but I do understand how difficult it might be to accomplish. And I hope the test shot went well for yamato, less kinks to iron out for them! Quote
wwwmwww Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 I've just added a page on the 1/60 VF-0S to the main site.The release date for the toy is still scheduled for April 2006. I can confirm that the toy in Akihabara is NOT a final production version. It's a test shot from the molds to check if any parts need modifying, before production goes ahead. Graham 368334[/snapback] WOW!!! I saw the update on the main page and was curious who was updating things. I haven't kept up with this thread but this is very interesting info indeed. So many questions which are probably answered elsewhere in this thread but I don't have time to go digging for them now... 1. Graham, does this mean you are back in contact with Yamato? If so that is great news. If not where is all this inside info coming from? 2. Am I to assume you have this pre-production version? If not who? The pictures that aren't from Yamato's web site have to be coming from some where. 3. Anyone know how the place in Akihabara got a pre-production version? I'd understand if some of these question maybe couldn't be answered in public but they sure make me curious. Either way... its so good to see Macross World getting this kind of info again. Now if we could just get Shawn back... Carl Quote
wolfx Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 HOLY COW WE HAVE A WEBSITE!!! Nice update. Quote
Mr March Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Thanks for the very large pictures Graham. I can see a lot more of the details now. Quote
ghostryder Posted February 9, 2006 Posted February 9, 2006 Jeez, Graham, are you marketing this thing for Yamato??? Awsome huge pics, I must get one now Quote
Sundown Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 Thats the HUD, the feature isn't there on the 1/48 because the VF-1's HUD is projected onto the canopy instead of a small screen. 368276[/snapback] *Pines for a real 1/48 VF-1 HUD-endowed TV Version* Quote
Graham Posted February 10, 2006 Author Posted February 10, 2006 1. Graham, does this mean you are back in contact with Yamato? If so that is great news. If not where is all this inside info coming from?2. Am I to assume you have this pre-production version? If not who? The pictures that aren't from Yamato's web site have to be coming from some where. 3. Anyone know how the place in Akihabara got a pre-production version? Carl 368417[/snapback] 1. Yes. 2. No I don't have one..............yet! 3. Yamato gave it to them. Graham Quote
wolfx Posted February 10, 2006 Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) 1. Yes. 368750[/snapback] w00ts!! Congrats, Graham!! Kiss and make up!! Edited February 10, 2006 by wolfx Quote
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