Yamato Vf-0s 1/60 In-store Display Akihabara

[kensei]

There are ALWAYS leftovers dude.

BTW with regards to the VF-0, I gotta love the new gunpod. Looks sweet.

With time on my hands and the generosity of a modelling friend I am learning how to scratchbuild. And making my own set of articulated hands for the VF-0. Mwahahahahahahahaaaa.

[Dobber]

Man I can't wait for this thing! I agree about Shins VF-0A, I think it would be perfect for "low-vis" like release. Love that blue grey!

Chris

[Mechamaniac]

COOL...If there's any chance he will let you take some better (outside the reflective glass case) pics, then please do so!.

[Fortress_Maximus]

He probably snuck in those pics since most stores in Akihabara do not allow you to take pics. I know when I visited those stores there were signs all over the place, NO PICTURES.

But damn is that the right price? 17,000 yen?

[Matt Random]

I'm looking forward to the VF-0 more than any other toy that has been announced or rumored for 2006. That is saying something considering my excitement for the Sideshow Lord of the Rings and Star Wars 12" lines. Too bad my usual source hasn't put up a preorder yet.

Edited February 6, 2006 by Matt Random

[myk]

Roger that. The VF0 will definitely be one of the hottest releases this year...

[VF-0S FAN]

Must go to Japan now and come back with it !!!

[Deimos]

He probably snuck in those pics since most stores in Akihabara do not allow you to take pics. I know when I visited those stores there were signs all over the place, NO PICTURES.

But damn is that the right price? 17,000 yen?

367314[/snapback]

ya man... i am surprised no one is complaining abt the price tag

[capt.actionjackson]

It looks pretty frakin' sweet. I might have to order a 2nd one.

[kanedaestes]

My wallet is crying cause i cant afford one yet. Dammit i have 4 1/48s, one fast pack, no armor, and i want both the armor and this. WHaaahaaaahahahahaaa. Being an E-2 in the AF doesnt pay enough. dammit i need a second job.

[UN Spacy]

Does Yamato's Macross usually get that kind of display case space around Akihabara?

[Fortress_Maximus]

Yes. Most of the more expensive toys and models are encased and/or behind the counter. I rarely saw and SaveRobotech and samurai_m and verify this, any high end toys like Macross in the store windows when I walked around on the streets of Akihabara, Ueno and Nakano. Other places I am not sure about.

Edited February 6, 2006 by Fortress_Maximus

[Fortress_Maximus]

He probably snuck in those pics since most stores in Akihabara do not allow you to take pics. I know when I visited those stores there were signs all over the place, NO PICTURES.

But damn is that the right price? 17,000 yen?

367314[/snapback]

ya man... i am surprised no one is complaining abt the price tag

367367[/snapback]

I think they are all blinded by the beauty of the Zero to notice until the bill hits them square between the eyes.

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

There must be something in the choice of materials that drove the price up. I mean size wise its not as tall as the 1/48...either that or its damn close. It does look bigger in some parts, and perhaps not only is the finish different but perhaps the grade of plastic? Perhaps it has a tougher more durable plastic that costed more to incorporate. Who knows? least I hope this is the case.

[1/1 LowViz Lurker]

Someone mentioned they wanted to recoup costs from 1/100 that was scrapped. Maybe that explains the price?

[wolfx]

Or yamato just wants your moolah.

[ghostryder]

More gimmicks, more parts, and they want to recoupe costs for the mold (which will have less repaint variations than the VF-1). Plus, they know we are hungry for new Macross goodies and have money to spend. I don't see how the ABS plastic would be any better than the VF-1, which is already pretty good.

[myk]

$142.79, converted...What's there to complain about? Hold on. What did the 48's retail for? I never knew their original prices as I always bought from stateside dealers who had to mark up the price after the fact...

[Save]

There must be something in the choice of materials that drove the price up.  I mean size wise its not as tall as the 1/48...either that or its damn close.  It does look bigger in some parts, and perhaps not only is the finish different but perhaps the grade of plastic?  Perhaps it has a tougher more durable plastic that costed more to incorporate. Who knows? least I hope this is the case.

367438[/snapback]

No the high price is only because Kaiyodo is like KB Toys, they over charge because they know Otakus will just shell out the ¥ for it. I found a store a few weeks ago on the other side of Akihabara station that nobody goes to and they are selling the 1/48 armor for 8500¥, and 1/48 Valks for 10500¥ all new, most shops charge 12500¥ for the armor and up to 17000¥ for a 1/48.

I'm going to go back to Kaiyodo and sneek more pics today. Should have more pics up in the next 4 hours.

[TheLoneWolf]

The most likely reason for the price hike is that Yamato know fans will pay it regardless.

If you're looking for something more elaborate, then you can say that Yamato won't be able to sell as many variants of the VF-0 like they could with the VF-1.

[UN Spacy]

There must be something in the choice of materials that drove the price up.  I mean size wise its not as tall as the 1/48...either that or its damn close.  It does look bigger in some parts, and perhaps not only is the finish different but perhaps the grade of plastic?  Perhaps it has a tougher more durable plastic that costed more to incorporate. Who knows? least I hope this is the case.

367438[/snapback]

No the high price is only because Kaiyodo is like KB Toys, they over charge because they know Otakus will just shell out the ¥ for it. I found a store a few weeks ago on the other side of Akihabara station that nobody goes to and they are selling the 1/48 armor for 8500¥, and 1/48 Valks for 10500¥ all new, most shops charge 12500¥ for the armor and up to 17000¥ for a 1/48.

I'm going to go back to Kaiyodo and sneek more pics today. Should have more pics up in the next 4 hours.

367457[/snapback]

KIIIIIITA!

We'll be waiting. THX SaveRobotech!

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

85oo for the GPS? Or the FP? If the GPS...holy crap! Good discount!

[Save]

85oo for the GPS? Or the FP? If the GPS...holy crap!  Good discount!

367474[/snapback]

Yep GPS for the 1/48. Here is a translated review of the shop I found online.

According to Showa the second floor of the building which has ドトールコーヒー which went north, about 5 minutes it walked. Being to have left from according to in the Akihabara central town barrel center, is, but default discount it is large, (20-35%OFF. 15%OFF) doing even with the new product, the ã¡ã‚‡ approaching good fortune.

Business hour 11:00-21:00 (as for earth day celebration 20:Up to 00) with nothing during year 休.

# The above-mentioned business hour inscription with shop front. In the past 10:30-20:Description of 00 opening of shop, being in addition to become so even with web, it does, but whether either one is correct lack of confirmation.

[Omni Existence]

Anyone notice a problem with this pic?

Is it just me (I'm not wearing glasses right now), but doesn't the top corners of the chestplates look like it's partially blocking the shoulders?

Or the toy just wasn't transformed properly?

[myk]

Looks that way to me, also. This isn't the final product though, is it? I was under the impression this was a good looking mock-up, indicative of what the final model might look like...

[mojacko]

whoooaaaaa.....thats really cool...nice pix.....

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

Omni, Since the shoulder are on ball joints, I assume the shoulders can be tilted outwards and still moved up. If anything its nothing like the 1/60 VF-1, where shoulder rotation was limited since the shoulders were far into the chest. This one has further spaced apart shoulders, so I think we should be okay.

[Save]

OKAY here are some larger size pics and larger file size so I hope you have fast internet. Also while I was there they put the air brake back in place.

VF-0S Gallery

[eugimon]

mmmm, thanks for the continued Vf-0 goodness...

that shoulder design is very odd... look at how it's all folded in to get that pose... hmmmm... hmmm...

[Graham]

You can see from some of SaveRobotech's latests pics that they haven't transformed the shoulder correctly.

And don't worry, the chest plate does not block the shoulders. Trust me on this.

Graham

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

That plastic screams chunky monkey plastic to me, which I LIKE!!!! Bandai had some nice durable, brick like plastic on their valks, and if yamato used that plastic on this beautiful monster then I will be pleased. The 1/48s plastic was durable, but I felt the bandai 1/55s had tougher plastic, they are BRICKS after all, but damn good ones!=).

Please be durable bricklike plastic with gloss finish!

If anything if it is the same plastic as the bandais, then this sucker will be substantially heavier than the 1/48.

Can't wait to see transformed pics, and I say screw a VF-0A as a next release, I want a darn VF-0D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES!

[Retracting Head Ter Ter]

OK nitpicking but looking at the nose, it might have a rather stumpy nosecone in fighter mode.

[eugimon]

Graham - thanks, it's nice to have confirmation that the toy is transfromed incorrectly.

I still can't wait, I hope this bird gets released early..

[Graham]

Looks that way to me, also.  This isn't the final product though, is it?  I was under the impression this was a good looking mock-up, indicative of what the final model might look like...

367541[/snapback]

It's a Test-Shot from the moulds, which means it's pretty much how the final product is going to be.

Graham

[Macross73]

I need this!!