ghostryder Posted March 25, 2006 Posted March 25, 2006 (edited) Just some more random and pointless thoughts as I eagerly await the release - It would have been cool (but not necessary) if the dorsal fuel blisters were removable, as seen when Shin jettisoned everything in the final episode. EDIT: I just looked at the big scans in the toy section - I think they CAN be removed Also, as the VF-0 was an experimental test-bed, I wonder if it was cleared to use RMS-1 missiles (or whatever they were called in M0). Compared to the VF-1, there's a nice recess between the legs where 2 or 4 missiles could be mounted, like the Phoenix missiles were mounted on the F-14. A 2/4-missile mouting pallete that mounts between the arms in lieu of the gunpod would have been sweet. I think this could be bashed together with the double missile racks from the VF-1 Fastpack set. Edited March 26, 2006 by ghostryder Quote
Graham Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 The new May 2006 issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine has some more pics of the Yamato 1/60 VF-0S, showing part of the transformation sequence. See it here. Graham Quote
jenius Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 Man I was really hoping for a picture that showed some box... Quote
eugimon Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 nice, you can see the pilot pivoting back in those pics of the canopy sliding under the heat shield. Quote
Graham Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 I wouldn't expect too much of the VF-0S box. By all accounts it's Yamato's usual photo shop job. Graham Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 Maybe someone on macross world can sell custom made boxes for thier yamato toys. Just joking. Quote
Macross73 Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 Looking at the scans of the transformation and comparing it to Mzero (from memory)I thought that the nose cone was too stubby, but now i see that given the length of the legs that the nose would have been too long and would have hung below or about knee level when in battroid mode. it would have looked off. Quote
fansubs2000 Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 Thanks Graham, the pics look great! This looks superior to any Valk I have ever seen. Awesome! Quote
wolfx Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 Graham: I remembered that you mentioned sometime ago that the seat had to be manually made to turn the right side up. But from those pictures it seems that it tilts up as the nose cone goes into the chest. So is it true that the seat is part of the transformation? Quote
Graham Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 No, you still have to use your finger (or other appendage ) to rotate the seat, it's not automatic. Graham Quote
wolfx Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 lol....what other appendage would u suggest in an absense of a finger hmmm? (or all limbs for that matter) Thanks for that. Quote
Graham Posted March 27, 2006 Author Posted March 27, 2006 You are all going to be very happy with this toy. It's loaded with improvements over the 1/48. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to go into details yet. Graham Quote
EXO Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 You are all going to be very happy with this toy. It's loaded with improvements over the 1/48. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to go into details yet.Graham 384535[/snapback] bastid!!! Don't tease... can't wait to hear more. Quote
Nani?! Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 You are all going to be very happy with this toy. It's loaded with improvements over the 1/48. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to go into details yet.Graham 384535[/snapback] I'm happy with it already and I dont even have it yet. thanks for the scan graham. Quote
bryan_f_davis@yahoo.com Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 The new May 2006 issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine has some more pics of the Yamato 1/60 VF-0S, showing part of the transformation sequence.See it here. Graham 384476[/snapback] Thanks Graham! Just when I thought I could not get any more excited about the Zero. Man, that toy is insane. Quote
kensei Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) You are all going to be very happy with this toy. It's loaded with improvements over the 1/48. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to go into details yet.Graham 384535[/snapback] Hence there is really no need to wait for a second edition do you think? I hope they give us removable "shutter" type air intakes in the open and the closed positions. That would be awesome! I wonder if they are also going to give us the hexagonal missle pods too? They were only seen on the VF-0D, but adding a few of them in wouldn't hurt. Hmm...I think they won't as we didn't see them in the pictures. Edited March 27, 2006 by kensei Quote
recon Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 (edited) Tks graham for the scans. The plastic seen here looks whiter than before, shown in the previous scans, which was more of a beige white ...than again it maybe due to the lighting. Graham any info abt the base color used, issit same as that of the VF-1 or beige white in color? Suppose you would be doing a review on it unless kazaki beats you to it again Edited March 27, 2006 by recon Quote
Toonz Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 wowowowowow!!!! thanks graham for the pic and i cant wait for it to arrive.....wowowowowow Quote
Dante74 Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 I think I'll have to back out of my promise to my wallet/GF that I'd only go for 1/48's. Why didn't they make it 1/48? I know, it would be too big and too expensive, blah, blah. I'm just using my basic MW right to whine and b*tch. Quote
UN Spacy Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 You are all going to be very happy with this toy. It's loaded with improvements over the 1/48. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to go into details yet.Graham 384535[/snapback] You're KILLING us Graham! Nevertheless the scans looks great and my wallet is ready to supply Yamato with fresh souls. Quote
Californium Posted March 27, 2006 Posted March 27, 2006 You are all going to be very happy with this toy. It's loaded with improvements over the 1/48. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to go into details yet.Graham 384535[/snapback] Sounds nice. I'd be a little concerned with how the swing bar is mounted to the inside of the back plate though. It doesn't have that secondary swivel that the 1/48 has, so it would be easier to stress the plastic holding it in place. And as the legs necessarily carry a significant portion of the toy's mass, that seems to just be asking for problems. I'm only going by what I've seen in pics though. No inside info here. Anyhow, they should get to the CF pretty quickly this time around, as there aren't as many schemes to choose from and they'll want to stretch the mold as much as possible. Quote
ominous Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Have anyone wonders why is the Yamato VF-0S 1/60 cost 2x - 3x others 1/60 scale......? hmm..... Quote
myk Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Don't let the 1/60 scale fool you, as the VF-0 toy is LARGER than the 1/48 VF-1 toy. I'd say that the VF-0 is priced perfectly... Quote
Graham Posted March 28, 2006 Author Posted March 28, 2006 In fighter mode the 1/60 VF-0S is slightly larger than the 1/48 VF-1. For those who still can't wrap the brains around this, it is simply beacuse the VF-0 is a big plane, where as the VF-1 is a much smaller plane. Also, the 1/60 VF-0S is more complex than the either the 1/60 or 1/48 VF-1, having more parts, more features and better articulation, thus tooling and development costs were much higher. Don't worry, you guys won't be disappointed with the VF-0S Graham Quote
ominous Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Thanks you guys... I throught the VF-0S 1/60 is the same size as others 1/60 scale... Now, I am definitey getting one.. Quote
ghostryder Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Don't worry, you guys won't be disappointed with the VF-0S Graham, you're killing us with every morsel of info withheld ... dang you to heck Quote
UN Spacy Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Don't worry, you guys won't be disappointed with the VF-0S Graham 384905[/snapback] Any chance Yamato will go back to the old school hand printed box art and styrofoam inserts for this one? I have a feeling we'll be disappointed with the box. Quote
Graham Posted March 28, 2006 Author Posted March 28, 2006 Haven't seen the box, but I'm not anticipating any surprises. Graham Quote
Macross73 Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 (edited) Don't worry, you guys won't be disappointed with the VF-0S Graham 384905[/snapback] Any chance Yamato will go back to the old school hand printed box art and styrofoam inserts for this one? I have a feeling we'll be disappointed with the box. 384919[/snapback] I like the clear plastic tray more simply b/c the inner box is blue/cloud like. Although i still wish they could compact the boxes a bit. Edited March 30, 2006 by Macross73 Quote
Project Phoenix Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Now I am regretting for not putting money down for this baby... I have doctor's bills coming up and I can't afford anymore. Quote
VF-0S FAN Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 In fighter mode the 1/60 VF-0S is slightly larger than the 1/48 VF-1. For those who still can't wrap the brains around this, it is simply beacuse the VF-0 is a big plane, where as the VF-1 is a much smaller plane.Also, the 1/60 VF-0S is more complex than the either the 1/60 or 1/48 VF-1, having more parts, more features and better articulation, thus tooling and development costs were much higher. Don't worry, you guys won't be disappointed with the VF-0S Graham 384905[/snapback] Hi G Are you lucky enough to already have your VF-0S ? Just kidding Thanks for the pics. It's harder and harder for me to wait. Quote
Knight26 Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 Man I want this bad, but having just bought a house everything is going into it right now to fix it up. Paint alone is expensive, since I have to paint two rooms, one is a dark green right now with lots of scratched up walls, and the other was HOT PINK with a PEPTO PINK ceiling. Luckily I have taken care of that with primer, now I just need to get started painting the walls. You have no idea how nausiating that room was. Quote
Auto Pilot Off Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 In fighter mode the 1/60 VF-0S is slightly larger than the 1/48 VF-1. For those who still can't wrap the brains around this, it is simply beacuse the VF-0 is a big plane, where as the VF-1 is a much smaller plane.Also, the 1/60 VF-0S is more complex than the either the 1/60 or 1/48 VF-1, having more parts, more features and better articulation, thus tooling and development costs were much higher. Don't worry, you guys won't be disappointed with the VF-0S Graham 384905[/snapback] very very encouraging to buy at least 2..... hmmmmm great pics.. Quote
eugimon Posted March 28, 2006 Posted March 28, 2006 yeah, I'm getting two of these guys, first toy ever for me that I'm buying duplicates of. I can hardly wait though, it just looks awesome. Quote
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