Dante74 Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 I'm hoping to have more info and have clearance to release that info by tomorrow. Stay tuned.Graham 370445[/snapback] Staying tuned,... Quote
Mowe Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 I was a button away from buying the first release on ebay, and I stumbled across Graham's "stay tune" comment. The suspense is killing me!!! By the way I'm a newbie on this site. Hi everyone!!!! Because of MW, I learnt a fair bit about the 1/48s but I can now proudly say I'm penniless with a fast shrinking wallet. Yamato, you are killing me too!! Quote
kensei Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 Didn't he say he is offline till the Monday? Quote
Dante74 Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 Yep, he did,... This weekend is no fun at all. Still staying tuned,... Quote
Dante74 Posted February 18, 2006 Posted February 18, 2006 I'm hoping to have more info and have clearance to release that info by tomorrow. Stay tuned.Graham 370445[/snapback] hmmmm,... After reading that post again I guess it's possible that Graham has more info but no clearance to release that info. Quote
promethuem5 Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 *sniff*... no Grand Poobah until Monday.... Quote
Renato Posted February 19, 2006 Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) If Yamato keeps comming with cool stuf like the GBP/new low vis/stealth I'll never get around to buying a VF-1S Roy. damnit 371222[/snapback] Don't worry. It's starting to look as if they will keep reissuing that bad boy until every living soul on the planet has got one. Yamato's master plan revealed! (Edited for spelling and grammar. Duuhh... ) Edited February 19, 2006 by Renato Quote
BlueMax Posted February 20, 2006 Posted February 20, 2006 Still waiting for the big "G" Man to update us on the version 2.... lol~! Quote
Graham Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 Should have some definite info by Friday. Graham Quote
Dante74 Posted February 21, 2006 Posted February 21, 2006 Should have some definite info by Friday.Graham 372238[/snapback] So I should wait with my HLJ order until then? Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Hey guys I assume the GPS-1 makes the valk heavy. Anything to look out for when the armor is on?(tripping over, balance issues, et al). The only qc problem I hear of is the design of the chest armor and the hinge, but other than that it seems problem free for the most part. And the pics look GORGEOUS! Good pics fellas! Quote
Graham Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 GBP is pretty much problem free. The chest problem will be fixed by the second release. Still waiting to find out the color change (if any) of the 2nd release. Sorry. Graham Quote
Dante74 Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Any word on when it'll be available? I'm really itching to get one. Quote
promethuem5 Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 Die cast part or a thicker cross bar? Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 (edited) I'm glad they are fixing it. I hate it when stuff snaps. Expensive toys should be unbreakable if possible imo. Love the existing GBP though. Will the GBP recolor itself be the only one with the improvement? Will they reissue newer GBP with improvements in the older colour as well? This is so that I can tell if some ebay seller tries to sell me an older version and I can query if it is a newer, improved release versus the old release. What were these extra details that were talked about earlier? Edited February 26, 2006 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote
Dante74 Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 GBP is pretty much problem free. The chest problem will be fixed by the second release. Still waiting to find out the color change (if any) of the 2nd release. Sorry.Graham 373321[/snapback] HLJ has it up for a march restock now. Any word on a color change? BTW. I couldn't wait any longer and I ordered one along with the Super Stealth. It's going to be a very long wait. Quote
Vermillion21 Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 After reading all the reviews and seeing all the cool pics of the GBP armour, I definitely NEED to get this. It looks frigging amazing!!!! Thanks to all for sharing the pics!!! Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) When you do, could you let me know if they fixed the chest mechanism piece that breaks in the chest when missiles are inserted roughly? Thanks. I am thinking to get a tv hikaru vf1J (outfitted with the gbp) one day. (after the wallet recovers from all the macross zero stuff) With all the recolouring of fast packs (ie black for SStealth, blue and red for max and milia) and recolouring of GBP(camo valk) I wonder if they would come up with an idea to release a special LE cannon fodder fast pack? (done up in the tan of the CF? or maybe release a super cannon fodder set like the super hikarua and super max etc - this might be a good way to sell some more CF? But this time the pilot wears a DYRL-style space suit but comes with the usual tv fast pack and arm armor) Edited May 30, 2006 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote
Vermillion21 Posted May 31, 2006 Posted May 31, 2006 When you do, could you let me know if they fixed the chest mechanism piece that breaks in the chest when missiles are inserted roughly?Thanks. I am thinking to get a tv hikaru vf1J (outfitted with the gbp) one day. (after the wallet recovers from all the macross zero stuff) With all the recolouring of fast packs (ie black for SStealth, blue and red for max and milia) and recolouring of GBP(camo valk) I wonder if they would come up with an idea to release a special LE cannon fodder fast pack? (done up in the tan of the CF? or maybe release a super cannon fodder set like the super hikarua and super max etc - this might be a good way to sell some more CF? But this time the pilot wears a DYRL-style space suit but comes with the usual tv fast pack and arm armor) 403682[/snapback] Can't afford the GBP armour right now, but I am thinking about getting it the next month or so .... Quote
Chindenathus Posted June 5, 2006 Posted June 5, 2006 the backpack, using the same metal joint as we know,and plus a extra armor parts(the grey parts) , make the backpack stick with the back of the body without any gap, and have a "lock" to prevent it falling backward.and the burner parts are movable TOO~! 355932[/snapback] Is the back pack boosters front nozzle detachable from the booster much like the fastpack and if so can you attach a regular fast pack version on it? 356348[/snapback] Yes, the front part of the GBP-1S's back pack booster is detachable. No, you cannot attach a regular FAST Pack version on it. Graham 356357[/snapback] Question: What do the the back pack units do on the GBP? Are they Minimissile pods like the the "Super" or are they just boosters to carry they core Valk to safety when they eject from a damaged suit of armor? Quote
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted June 5, 2006 Posted June 5, 2006 Was there ever a CF with Fast Packs/Strike ever seen on screen? Quote
kensei Posted June 5, 2006 Posted June 5, 2006 Was there ever a CF with Fast Packs/Strike ever seen on screen? 405558[/snapback] I think i've seen one in Force of Arms. Before they blew up Bodolza's fortress....there was one sticking out ofthe hatch with the other missiles. Quote
Die, Alien Scum! Posted June 5, 2006 Posted June 5, 2006 Was there ever a CF with Fast Packs/Strike ever seen on screen? 405558[/snapback] I think i've seen one in Force of Arms. Before they blew up Bodolza's fortress....there was one sticking out ofthe hatch with the other missiles. 405564[/snapback] There are also some in "Viva Maria." Quote
Godzilla Posted June 7, 2006 Posted June 7, 2006 Was there ever a CF with Fast Packs/Strike ever seen on screen? 405558[/snapback] I think i've seen one in Force of Arms. Before they blew up Bodolza's fortress....there was one sticking out ofthe hatch with the other missiles. 405564[/snapback] There are also some in "Viva Maria." 405632[/snapback] Yes they were in that episode. Quote
Fly4victory Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 the backpack, using the same metal joint as we know,and plus a extra armor parts(the grey parts) , make the backpack stick with the back of the body without any gap, and have a "lock" to prevent it falling backward.and the burner parts are movable TOO~! 355932[/snapback] Is the back pack boosters front nozzle detachable from the booster much like the fastpack and if so can you attach a regular fast pack version on it? 356348[/snapback] Yes, the front part of the GBP-1S's back pack booster is detachable. No, you cannot attach a regular FAST Pack version on it. Graham 356357[/snapback] Question: What do the the back pack units do on the GBP? Are they Minimissile pods like the the "Super" or are they just boosters to carry they core Valk to safety when they eject from a damaged suit of armor? 405553[/snapback] The GBP back packs do not contain the mini missles that the "supers" have. If the Armor has a selective jettison then the boosters could be used to assist the core Valk. To jettison wing stores on a real aircraft, there is by position and then also jettison all. It is not a far fetched idea to think the same for the GBP. In the TV series Hikaru ejected all the armor and the boosters. This may have been in preparation for him to infiltrate the Zentradi scout ship. As seen on Macross 25th Anniversary, the beginning of VF-X Ravens shows two VF-1As “skating†across the surface of a planet at night. The back pack would supplement the thrust from the legs and provided forward thrust in addition to the three thrusters on the back of the Valk. There is also a scene in space when all the armor is ejected and the VF-1A retains the boosters. Quote
Fly4victory Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) Frankin Ugly! Got the GBP armor and TV VF-1J Hikaru with fast packs last night and created a Frankin Ugly Armored Gerwalk. Two Strike Cannons on the TV Fast Packs, with the GBP shoulders, forearms, hands and lower leg armor. The Gerwalk is very nose heavy and wants to pitch forward, does not hold the gun pod well. Plus it looks awful. It will be converted to GBP battroid tonight. Took apart the chest piece to insert the missiles it was held together with four screws and two spots of glue. It required a little force to get the gray interior panel to release from the glue spots. Edited June 8, 2006 by Fly4victory Quote
1 VF-1 2NV Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Frankin Ugly!Got the GBP armor and TV VF-1J Hikaru with fast packs last night and created a Frankin Ugly Armored Gerwalk. Two Strike Cannons on the TV Fast Packs, with the GBP shoulders, forearms, hands and lower leg armor. The Gerwalk is very nose heavy and wants to pitch forward, does not hold the gun pod well. Plus it looks awful. It will be converted to GBP battroid tonight. Took apart the chest piece to insert the missiles it was held together with four screws and two spots of glue. It required all little force to get the gray interior panel to release from the glue spots. 406378[/snapback] Pics? Quote
Fly4victory Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Frankin Ugly!Got the GBP armor and TV VF-1J Hikaru with fast packs last night and created a Frankin Ugly Armored Gerwalk. Two Strike Cannons on the TV Fast Packs, with the GBP shoulders, forearms, hands and lower leg armor. The Gerwalk is very nose heavy and wants to pitch forward, does not hold the gun pod well. Plus it looks awful. It will be converted to GBP battroid tonight. Took apart the chest piece to insert the missiles it was held together with four screws and two spots of glue. It required all little force to get the gray interior panel to release from the glue spots. 406378[/snapback] Pics? 406379[/snapback] I will break out the digital camera tonight so that all can get a good laugh. Quote
Fly4victory Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 (edited) Pics of Frankin Ugly. My wife calls it Sumo Macross Edited June 9, 2006 by Fly4victory Quote
Vermillion21 Posted June 9, 2006 Posted June 9, 2006 Pics of Frankin Ugly. My wife calls it Sumo Macross 406535[/snapback] Doesn't look too bad .... liked the idea of 2 strike cannons .... Fly4victory - Any chance you can share more pics of your collection? Looks like you have a nice set-up on the desk .... Quote
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