David Hingtgen Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 Cutaway ships have become popular in Japan lately, but this is the first anime ship AFAIK. Kind of ironic, the first one released (by Takara) was the real Yamato (I bought the Musashi). There's also going to be clear-hulled variant. Quote
myk Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) I'm starting to see that ship popping up on the 'Bay. At 15 inches or so I'm actually thinking of getting one myself, as the SOC thingy is too steep dollar-wise for me. If anyone comes out with the Andromeda however, I'll pick it up regardless of the cost. -I can't believe that anyone would want to try their luck buying the randomly packed pieces though; knowing my luck, I'd buy an 8 piece set of the ass on that ship.,.. Edited January 2, 2006 by myk Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 2, 2006 Author Posted January 2, 2006 Since NOBODY wants anything less than a complete ship, most any store that sells cutaway ships opens them up and assembles complete sets, even if they won't do it for any other blind-packaged item. Also, there are generally 2 complete ships per case, so the stores don't end up with any leftover parts. Quote
chowyunskinny Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 From the pics in this thread, I think each individual box is Numbered. Yamato Mechanic File pics from Toysdaily And According to Zinc Panic the Andromeda IS up next: andromeda Quote
myk Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 Allelujiah! My heart is soaring! This is even more stimulating than my suspicions about BattleStar Galactica being confirmed! -I noticed on the 'Bay also, that complete ships are being sold as opposed to just random boxes... Quote
Fortress_Maximus Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 How much are these going for? Thanks. Quote
myk Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 (edited) I've only found them on the 'Bay. Here's an example: History for sale. So, they appear to be going anywhere from $50 to $80 US... Edited January 2, 2006 by myk Quote
Mechamaniac Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 I just got the SOP Yamato for Christmas from my Wife, and that thing is probably the coolest toy I have seen in a LONG time. Yes, it's spendy, but it is SO worth it. Quote
robokochan Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 If anyone wants these....I have them in stock. Rob Quote
myk Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 I just got the SOP Yamato for Christmas from my Wife, and that thing is probably the coolest toy I have seen in a LONG time. Yes, it's spendy, but it is SO worth it. 356686[/snapback] Yeah? Do the components fit well together? The fact that you have to assemble it makes me think that there may be some issues with pieces that just don't go together properly... Quote
robokochan Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 The Soul Of Popynica Yamato is just about the greatest toy ever created! You will definately not be wasting your money if you buy one of these. I myself have 2. One to display and one to give to my son when he graduates from college. Rob Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 2, 2006 Author Posted January 2, 2006 Though the ships usually have the parts numbered, they don't number the variants. Thus, for the Yamato-class ship I have, if you bought a box #1, #2, #3 etc, you might end up with a 1941 Yamato bow, 1945 Yamato bridge, and a 1944 Musashi's stern. You're guaranteed all the different pieces, but not from the same variant. So you still really need to buy an "opened" set, or you might end up with half the parts being the clear version, or something. Quote
zeo-mare Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 this looks really nice, i may look into these. chris Quote
Fort Max Posted January 2, 2006 Posted January 2, 2006 Though the ships usually have the parts numbered, they don't number the variants. Thus, for the Yamato-class ship I have, if you bought a box #1, #2, #3 etc, you might end up with a 1941 Yamato bow, 1945 Yamato bridge, and a 1944 Musashi's stern. You're guaranteed all the different pieces, but not from the same variant. So you still really need to buy an "opened" set, or you might end up with half the parts being the clear version, or something. 356724[/snapback] The clear varient isn't a chase thing, it's being sold as a seperate set and each set includes all eight parts convienently numbered. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 2, 2006 Author Posted January 2, 2006 Well that's a first. I REALLY don't see the point of blind-packaging ships. I can at least understand (and dislike) it for figures, but for ships---nobody wants anything but a matching, complete set. Quote
JELEINEN Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 If anyone wants these....I have them in stock.Rob 356704[/snapback] I might get one of these from you. How much is shipping? Quote
UN Spacy Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 GREAT. Where were you guys when I posted this stuff on the 28th? http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=17321 LOL. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted January 3, 2006 Author Posted January 3, 2006 While the title may be accurate, it really sounds like a book. When I first heard of this in another forum, and also skipped over it like 3 times thinking it was a design works artbook or something. Quote
UN Spacy Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 While the title may be accurate, it really sounds like a book. When I first heard of this in another forum, and also skipped over it like 3 times thinking it was a design works artbook or something. 356950[/snapback] It's all good.....it's nice to see there are still Space Cruiser Yamato die hards on MW. I'm still crossing my fingers for Bandai to make a SOP Andromeda. Quote
robokochan Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 I wouldn't cross your fingers for too long...they may get cramped. I really doubt that Bandai will make an SOP Andromeda. I think there is a better chance of them re-issueing the rest of the 1/55 Macross line before they do that. Quote
UN Spacy Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Need better pics. please 356712[/snapback] TONS of pics here. I need this. http://www.toysdaily.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28565 56k warning! Quote
Zentrandude Posted January 3, 2006 Posted January 3, 2006 Need better pics. please 356712[/snapback] TONS of pics here. I need this. http://www.toysdaily.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=28565 56k warning! 356953[/snapback] I was refering the clear hull version sorry. I was wondering if its worth to get it if the clear hull was good enough to see through but not so foggy it isnt worth it. Quote
JELEINEN Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 Just got mine today and it's pretty awesome and it has a lot of really cool details. The sections don't fit together all that great though and the really big problem I'm having is that the two tail fins won't go on. Anyone know the secret of attaching them? Quote
UN Spacy Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) This little sucker is a bit fragile. Loose artillery guns and as JELEINEN described the tail fins won't really stay on. EDIT: The small third bridge antenna just fel off! Edited February 2, 2006 by UN Spacy Quote
myk Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 You mean it broke? Or just.......detached itself? Quote
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 I have to say the Takara Micro World Yamato/Musashi is built with much better detail (parts and painting finesse) then this more expensive Bandai Space Yamato. Put them side by side and the spaceship looks rather 'rough' compared to the Takara beauty. I am currently waiting for the Takara 1/700 destroyers and cruiser Yahagi to escort the 1/700 Yamato sisters. Quote
UN Spacy Posted February 2, 2006 Posted February 2, 2006 You mean it broke? Or just.......detached itself? 365755[/snapback] Detached itself and now I can't find the little thing. It's here somewhere. Quote
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