Hurin Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 Yeah, those shoulders look ridiculously big. I'm not going to be a big fan of the GBP armor if you can't put it on existing 1/60s. That is not a whine. That's just me saying that I won't be buying it. . . but I can see how others who love the GBP and have never owned any rendition of it will be psyched. I personally just sold my 1/55 version. . . As for the glossy heatshield on the 1/48 Hikaru 1J. As with all 1/48s, the paint is on the inside of the heatshield. So what you are seeing there is light reflecting off the clear plastic. The only way they could prevent this, I suppose, is by coating the outside of the heatshield with a flat clear-coat. H Quote
williwoods Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 the 1/60 valks have big shoulders just like what is underneath the armour, I think it is gonna be for 1/60 yamato valks. Quote
Vermillion One Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 Great pics, thanks for the scoop. Too bad I just sold all of my 1/60's. How much are the helmets supposed to go for again? Quote
rdenham Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 Although I collect both VF-1 scales from Yamato I think I will wait for the 1-48 version of the GBP Armour. I waited on getting the 1-48 VF-1S Skullone until they re-released an improved version and sure enough that is exactly what they are doing. I have little doubt that even in 1-60 scale the VF-1J with GBP Armour will sell well and will eventually end up being made into a 1-48 version. Quote
the white drew carey Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 BTW what up with the purple helmet here? http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/be-j/sin1010/index11.htm I wouldn't be surprised if the Pruple Helmet is a tie-in with the new Macross game coming out for PS2. Your squadron in that has a purple scheme. Quote
kam63 Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 after looking at rdenham posted pic I think the shoulder missles and that shoulder is one piece that fits over the existing 1/60 shoulder...I could be wrong Quote
Gyges Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it frickin' rules to be a Macross fan right now. The VE, the VT, the Hikaru Strike and now the GBP-1S have all been reincarnated (who needs reissues?), and new stuff is on the way... Life is sweet. Quote
Batou Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it frickin' rules to be a Macross fan right now. The VE, the VT, the Hikaru Strike and now the GBP-1S have all been reincarnated (who needs reissues?), and new stuff is on the way... Life is sweet. Correction: It frickin' rules to be a Macross fan with disposable income right now. (I just happen to have a lot of disposable income and no gf at the moment, so ... ) Holy CRAP is this good news. 1/48 whatever. I'll get it too if it comes out. I want 'em both. Gimme gimme!!! A little OT, but can anyone comment on this pic: What's with the Guges and Briarios??? That's as exciting as a GBP as far as I'm concerned. Someone actually loves us neglected Appleseed fans at last! Who the heck is making these, and what are they going to cost??? I MUST KNOW!!! Quote
EXO Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I've said it before, and I'll say it again: it frickin' rules to be a Macross fan right now. The VE, the VT, the Hikaru Strike and now the GBP-1S have all been reincarnated (who needs reissues?), and new stuff is on the way... Life is sweet. Correction: It frickin' rules to be a Macross fan with disposable income right now. (I just happen to have a lot of disposable income and no gf at the moment, so ... ) Holy CRAP is this good news. 1/48 whatever. I'll get it too if it comes out. I want 'em both. Gimme gimme!!! A little OT, but can anyone comment on this pic: What's with the Guges and Briarios??? That's as exciting as a GBP as far as I'm concerned. Someone actually loves us neglected Appleseed fans at last! Who the heck is making these, and what are they going to cost??? I MUST KNOW!!! This is the first I've seen the Guges, but the Briareos is a repaint (I think) as well as the Deunan. I believe Toycomm is releasing these domestically (U.S.) Quote
Batou Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 This is the first I've seen the Guges, but the Briareos is a repaint (I think) as well as the Deunan. I believe Toycomm is releasing these domestically (U.S.) Wow. Wasn't expecting a response so quickly. No kidding? Toycom? With a US release even? That Bri looks almost like a painted resin kit - at least from what you can see of him. You're not talking about these things, are you? Link Those weren't anywhere near as big as the behemoth shown above, were they? They both look almost as large as the 1/48 VF-1. Quote
treatment Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 hmm. will it be a kit-only release or a complete gpb-1j release next year? If it's a kit-release, then the FAST-pack kits for the older 1/60's should be released as well. I already have two 1/60 1J. All I need is the GBP kit. well, i need to complete the 1/48 line, too. but no moneys, yet. Quote
LePoseur Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 This is the first I've seen the Guges, but the Briareos is a repaint (I think) as well as the Deunan. I believe Toycomm is releasing these domestically (U.S.) Wow. Wasn't expecting a response so quickly. No kidding? Toycom? With a US release even? That Bri looks almost like a painted resin kit - at least from what you can see of him. You're not talking about these things, are you? Link Those weren't anywhere near as big as the behemoth shown above, were they? They both look almost as large as the 1/48 VF-1. Well, he might as well be a resin kit for the amount of articulation he has. While Bri is a not strictly a repaint, he has a few changes, I don't know if they're enough to make me buy another. Also, they're made by Yamato and distributed by Toycom in the U.S. About three pages back I said I thought the legs on the Guges blow. Anyone who has the manga handy wanna check? Could be my memory playing tricks, but it looks way, way off to me. Finally, there's already three out. Quote
EXO Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 This is the first I've seen the Guges, but the Briareos is a repaint (I think) as well as the Deunan. I believe Toycomm is releasing these domestically (U.S.) Wow. Wasn't expecting a response so quickly. No kidding? Toycom? With a US release even? That Bri looks almost like a painted resin kit - at least from what you can see of him. You're not talking about these things, are you? Link Those weren't anywhere near as big as the behemoth shown above, were they? They both look almost as large as the 1/48 VF-1. Yeah, I saw these at the S.D. Comic Con. They have a bunch of repaints already out. LePoseur, I agree, the guges' legs are suppose to be huge and round not flat on the sides. Maybe these are modeled after the movie coming out as the packaging suggests. It would be cool if they released Briareos in Guges type armor like in book 4(?)... The box for the Super 1J looks to be the same size as the others and have the same cloud type packaging as the Low-Viz. maybe it's going to be thicker. Good luck to the dealers and us consumers with the shipping rates that that's going to come with... Quote
rocco_77 Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I REALLY hope that GBP is just an armor kit. I would hate to have to buy another 1J.......But I would! I hope you are right about the shoulder Kam... It would suck if you couldn't remove the armor and still transform the sucker. Quote
robokochan Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I'm pretty sure my partner went to this....didn't tell me though because I would have told him to take a ton of pics of the Macross stuff. Anyway If he took alot of pics.. and i know he got good ones of the GPB Armor I will post them. Rob Quote
Aegis! Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 mmmm....Graham seems to have fallen asleep or something , I can't hear anything from him I'd be pretty pissed off if they release the GBP armour only as a bundle with the VF-1J (i.e. VF-1J+GBP) , I love the 1J but mi absolute rule is that I won't buy a the same variant twice . Quote
orguss01 Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 after seeing pics-Ogruss01walks to hall closet and picks out .1/2 doz pillows> straps them to body using bungie cords and walks around house " lauching missles " at everything while yelling "GBP, GBP, GBP.......""lol Quote
Cdr Fokker Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 It's about damn time! Really, though, I don't mind the wait as long as I know a great product is coming.... like the 1/48 -1J and now the GBP as well! Quote
ZorClone Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I love those TV hands on the 1J looks like it'll hold on to that gunpod nicely Quote
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I'd be pretty pissed off if they release the GBP armour only as a bundle with the VF-1J (i.e. VF-1J+GBP) , I love the 1J but mi absolute rule is that I won't buy a the same variant twice . fer real. i hope they release it by itself. that way my CF can get some GBP. Quote
do not disturb Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 (edited) well IF it is official then its definitely 100% 1/60 scale. and how do i know? well being a 1/60 fanatic, there one simple clue that has been missed..... THE KNEES you'll noticed the no knee caps in the photo. the 1/48 all have knee caps and i can't see yamato removing them from the design just for a 1/48 GBP. by the shape of the thigh and knee joint, you can easily tell its a 1/60. OHHHH YEAAHHHHH! i'm gettin me some! *added* and check the spot between the thigh and the upper thigh?(with the intake) and you'll noticed it has the same proportions as the 1/60. the 1/48 has a slimer less noticeable joint. Edited October 9, 2003 by haterist Quote
niomosy Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I'll pass on the 1/60 GBP. Not overly interested in the 1/60's to be honest. I'll wait patiently for the 1/48 Quote
Skull Leader Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 Umm, why bother? The little card in front of it says it's 1/60........ Quote
Hurin Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 I'd be pretty pissed off if they release the GBP armour only as a bundle Guys, let's not be pissed about anything. Sure, express a preference for something else. . . but let's not let this thread descend into whining like every other thread where a product by Yamato is actually announced. We do not have a god-given right to Macross toys. In light of this fact, the overwhelming emotion I would think should be gratitude. Again, express a preference, but let's not get nasty. H Quote
Godzilla Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 Umm, why bother? The little card in front of it says it's 1/60........ You can read that on the card? I could barely make it out. I dunno... your eyes must be better than mine. Quote
Shaggydog Posted October 9, 2003 Posted October 9, 2003 Umm, why bother? The little card in front of it says it's 1/60........ You can read that on the card? I could barely make it out. I dunno... your eyes must be better than mine. *smacks self on forehead* you did see the BIG photo, right? Quote
CHAN Posted October 10, 2003 Posted October 10, 2003 Umm, why bother? The little card in front of it says it's 1/60........ You can read that on the card? I could barely make it out. I dunno... your eyes must be better than mine. *smacks self on forehead* you did see the BIG photo, right? Quote
Golden Arms Posted October 10, 2003 Posted October 10, 2003 Thanks for the great pics shaggydog. Your efforts are much apppreciated. I bet the GBP will be packaged with a vf-1J. I bet Yamato had to make a few mods to the current design to allow the GBP to be compatible with the 1/60. But I don't care. I'll be buying the gbp in whatever scale it's produced. If the 1/60 version doesn't sell well, then those holding out for a 1/48 version don't be upset if one never see the light of day. Yamato is a business "and if it don't make dollars then it don't make sense". Quote
Apollo Leader Posted October 10, 2003 Posted October 10, 2003 Does "Mr. Yamato" Graham have any additional input? Finally, my dreams of having a GBP-1S armor equiped Valkyrie toy will become a reality! B) Quote
Graham Posted October 10, 2003 Posted October 10, 2003 Wow.....that GBP looks really nice. Yes, this is the first time I've seen it myself. The big bubble fists look great, just like the old Arii/Imai box art. Yes, it's 1/60, as can clearly be read on the card. Also, as haterist mentioned, the leg joint below the hip armor is a big giveaway that it is 1/60 not 1/48. I have no idea whether the armor will be released seperately or bundled together with the VF-1J, but if I was a gambling man, I'd bet all my money that it will come bundled. I'm pretty sure the VF-1J can transform. If you read the card, it mentions '3' something, so I'm guessing that it says 'can transform into 3 modes' in Japanese. And for those naysayers among you, do you honestly think that Yamato is so stupid that they won't eventually release a 1/48 GBP? Yes, the purple color helmet is a tie in from the squadron (team?) that fly purple color Valks in the upcoing PS2 game. For pics of these purple Valks go check out the pinned PS2 game thread in the game forum. Graham Quote
Toonz Posted October 10, 2003 Posted October 10, 2003 just when i thought that yamato is done with the 1/60 VF-1....... and now..... 1/60 GBP..... hmmm..... will it come with another 1J? my guess.....YES with some improved features like collapsible handle for the gunpod tighter hip joints maybe a hikaru TV pilot suit lets just wait and see...... Quote
bsu legato Posted October 10, 2003 Posted October 10, 2003 Yay, GBP armor! And I'm glad it's likely coming with a VF-1J too, since I don't have one. Quote
Shaggydog Posted October 10, 2003 Posted October 10, 2003 Yes. It says something about '3'. If only some nice person posted a translation provided by a friend fluent in Japanese... Quote
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