VF-0A poll

[Lonewolf]

Hi,

I'm a bit uncertain as to which version of the VF-0A to get.

I like the cannon fodder's missile accessories, but I like the bonus Ghost fighter of Shin's version.

Since I can't afford both, I want to know which version you guys from the board like the most.

Thanks for voting and hopefully it'll help me choose.

[myk]

I'm not following the Ghost or Shin toys very closely so correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you should buy the CF to get the missile accessories, then at a later date get the Ghost drone as a separate piece; this way you can have it all!

[UN Spacy]

I voted for Shin because it meshes with Focker's VF-0S so much better than some no name cannon fodder.

Plus, everyone usually goes for the hero ships first.

[KiriK]

forgive me but as long as we have this thread, can some one post comparison pics of the 2??

from what i've seen, i can't tell the difference from the actual VF-0A's themselves....

[Lonewolf]

Cannon Fodder VF-0A http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/toys/vf-0a/vf-0a.htm

Shin's VF-0A with Ghost Booster http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/toys/s...a/shinvf-0a.htm

The main difference, is in the accessories. Other than that, Shin's version has a white stripe on the chest which the CF version doen't have. Also the CF version has sexy grey stripes on it's wings which Shin's version doesn't have.

Edited December 21, 2006 by Lonewolf

[Mechafan]

I would get Shin's version if you have none. I have the normal VF-0A and wish I had waited.

[Lonewolf]

I would get Shin's version if you have none. I have the normal VF-0A and wish I had waited.

Aside from the accessories, why do you wish you had waited?

[jenius]

Shin's, it'll probably have everything the others have (that''s the way the Super 1J 1/48 VF-1 releases worked), it'll be the hero valk, and it may have any additional improvements Yamato may have decided to make since the release of the CF.

[Hurin]

I'll never understand the topics which essentially ask: "Tell me which one I like more."

[mister_e]

I can't imagine Shin's 0A NOT having the regular missles that are packaged with the 0S and current 0A. I have no proof that they will be included, but not doing so would be pretty silly on Yamato's part. Not having the regular missles would make it look pretty weird without the Ghost booster

[David Hingtgen]

They did it all the time on the 1/60 VF-1's. You only got the type of missile they felt like including. VF-1's without armor, loaded up with RMS-1's look really weird---I had to buy the other missile types from other members here, as I had like a dozen RMS-1's, and not anything else.

[ruskiiVFaussie]

Well, if Shin's didn't have the continued white stripes going down the arms i would consider not buying it,

but it has, so that's a plus.

So what i am looking at is tampo'd intake '>'s there?

Another reason for buying it is that it will be in the gift pack.

Cheaper all round for us international buyers. I do like this ghost's scheme.

I have no idea what mode i will display it in, battroid is filthy, but fighter mode would be nicer. Meh!

So... as i have not watched it yet for perfectionism reasons, which VF-0 did Shin aquire the most flight time???? This one?

I would also have to say that i would buy Fockers 0S on it's 2nd release ONLY if the GBP was a go for the Zeros.

Edited December 21, 2006 by ruskiiVFaussie

[do not disturb]

i say shins.

i think theres less chance of them re-releasing a bundle set, just look at the Super VF-1J's.

[mister_e]

They did it all the time on the 1/60 VF-1's. You only got the type of missile they felt like including. VF-1's without armor, loaded up with RMS-1's look really weird---I had to buy the other missile types from other members here, as I had like a dozen RMS-1's, and not anything else.

True. I had forgot about the 1/60 Strike & Super valks. But the 1/48 Super 1J releases had the all of the missile types included, so I was hoping they would follow that trend.

[Graham]

The poll should have an option for 'both'.

Graham

[Fly4victory]

I would get the Shin for the package deal, cheeper shipping for a single package and possible limited release.

Standard 0A and 0S will be on ebay for sometime.

[Fortress_Maximus]

Buy both if you can afford it.

[Lonewolf]

I'll never understand the topics which essentially ask: "Tell me which one I like more."

Actually, I like both equally, I just thought knowing what other people thought about each version would be interesting.

Besides, there's nothing wrong in asking other's opinions.

[Roy's Blues]

I would get Shin's version if you have none. I have the normal VF-0A and wish I had waited.

Ditto.

The reason I bought it was because, Shin basically flew this in EP. 5 of the anime.

I'm considering selling mine to fund the purchase.

[Gatillero PR]

I have a 0S and a 0A, if I have known that there was gonna be a Shin 0A I would have waited for the ghost set. Since I already have a 0A I'll just go for the ghost, I can't afford all variations of the same model. I know that the 0B is non cannon, but if they release it I would buy it.

[KiriK]

VF-0A

VF-0A Shin

[ghostryder]

I never noticed, but it looks like the Shin 0A head is painted a lighter gray around the side/jaw area... and the hands are a lighter gray.

[mister_e]

side-by-side comparison

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[jenius]

Hey mr. e, nice pick up on that 1A Hik today! I kinda forgot about that auction, d'oh!

The side-by-side pic begs the question, is the Shin version a tiny bit bluer than the CF or is that just a lighting effect?

[mister_e]

I needed another 1/48 VF-1A like I need another hole in my head, but it was such a steal.

The pic of the CF 0A has a gray background and the Shin 0A pic has a blue background, so that might be playing tricks on our eyes.

[Arthurius]

I like the stealth on the shin, but i DONT like the white stripes, in fact, i hate them, it ruins this valk.

I have a vf-0a first edition, and i couldnt be happier, my best (along with vf-1s 1/48) ever. I however do like the gray stealth better, on the shin, but i simply dont like that white stripe.

[Roy Focker]

Well as who's thinking of getting one in a couple a months time.

I'd go with the nobody's VF-0A. The booster on Shin just looks dorky.

[mujuro]

Wouldn't the shin look pretty much like the CF if you were to take all the accesories off anyways? I am not sure about how the 2 missiles on top are going to come off though.

[anime52k8]

the missile pods on the top do come off. and the difference is very minimal. but it has a ghoast.

[jenius]

Ya know, if there actually are two different shades of gray used for the main plastic I may actually end up getting both. If they're both exactly the same toy except Shin has a couple splotches of white paint then I'll probably just get Shin's and call it a day. I'm not a huge fan of the Ghost but I'd still buy the giftset for that once in a blue moon where I see someone else's Ghost and feel like playing with my own.

Now that we have a Shin VF-0A coming out, would it be safe to assume we'll see a proper CF at some point? Will that totally relegate the current CF release to "nobody's Vf-0A"? If that becomes the case maybe we'll never see a reissue of that particular valk which might make it a collector's item. Then again, if it is just a stripped version of Shin's, anyone who wants one can just buy a Shin version and strip it.

[Lonewolf]

...snip...

Now that we have a Shin VF-0A coming out, would it be safe to assume we'll see a proper CF at some point? Will that totally relegate the current CF release to "nobody's Vf-0A"? If that becomes the case maybe we'll never see a reissue of that particular valk which might make it a collector's item. Then again, if it is just a stripped version of Shin's, anyone who wants one can just buy a Shin version and strip it.

Well according to Kawamori-san, the VF-0A that's currently available IS the proper version of the Cannon fodder.

[jenius]

Well according to Kawamori-san, the VF-0A that's currently available IS the proper version of the Cannon fodder.

Actually, I believe that's according to Yamato by way of Graham... in the same conversation they said "There will be no Shin because according to Kawamori Shin flew a CF like the VF-0A we're making"

I think it's now safe to say all that was bunk.

[Sumdumgai]

I like the dark grey stripes on the CF, and I don't like the white strips on the Shin. And it does look like a smaller plane humping a bigger one...

[Dante74]

Now that we have a Shin VF-0A coming out, would it be safe to assume we'll see a proper CF at some point? Will that totally relegate the current CF release to "nobody's Vf-0A"? If that becomes the case maybe we'll never see a reissue of that particular valk which might make it a collector's item. Then again, if it is just a stripped version of Shin's, anyone who wants one can just buy a Shin version and strip it.

If it's going to be a collector's item, I'm screwed. I panellined mine, which makes it worth...nothing.

AAahhhh to hell with it, I love the color scheme and wouldn't sell it anyway.

I wonder if Yamato will milk these molds as much as they are milking the 1/48's?

If they do, they might end up doing a GBP.

Edited December 21, 2006 by Dante74

[doodler7]

Hey Lonewolf,

If I were you, I'd just get both to avoid the headaches or any remorse. Then you'll feel like a king!

Unfortunately like you said, some of us like yourself and myself, are limited in resources. If you'll be collecting pennies for the purchase, then buy the 0A with the Ghost...you get both with one purchase, a neat box to save space, and future purchase.

Don't be pushed around my a mere stripe of paint or naming convention of what's proper or not. You can always repaint the figure.

I'm actually waiting for the pre-order for the Ghost/0A combo....and maybe get the 1st issue of the 0A later, hee hee hee.

Mortgage sucks!

Good luck, mang!