drifand Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 The new tailfins and nosecone don't bother me in the same way the 1/48's hands and arms didn't bother other folks here. :-)
kensei Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 You either like the fighter, or the Battroid. I like both, so I'm gonna have to get both.
danth Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 YOu forgot to add crappy shaped tailfins amd also stubbier front and ridiculous double bump from the side profile with reduced details on the landing gear.I think the 1/60 tailfins, though a bit small, are much more accurately shaped than the 1/48's. If you look at the line art, the 1/48 tailfins are totally wrong. As for the "stubbier front," I pesonally don't see it, and this shows that it isn't really stubbier at all. I agree that the 1/60 double bump is not as nice as the 1/48 canopy's smooth contour, but it doesn't bug me nearly as much as the low-hanging shoulders of the 1/48. The new front landing gear looks good enough for me, but I personally don't care much about detailed gear.
kensei Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I think the 1/60 tailfins, though a bit small, are much more accurately shaped than the 1/48's. If you look at the line art, the 1/48 tailfins are totally wrong. As for the "stubbier front," I pesonally don't see it, and this shows that it isn't really stubbier at all. I agree that the 1/60 double bump is not as nice as the 1/48 canopy's smooth contour, but it doesn't bug me nearly as much as the low-hanging shoulders of the 1/48. The new front landing gear looks good enough for me, but I personally don't care much about detailed gear. I don't see it that way at all. If anything, the 1/48 is closer to the lineart, particularly with the angle of the first backward edge.
Wicked Ace Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I think it’s great that Yamato is investing in a new line of Macross toys; it can only mean bigger and better things for Macross in the future. But I am surprised how excited everyone here seems to be about some 1-60 VF-1’s. Does anyone here plan on selling 48’s to get 60’s? I'm not getting rid of any of my 1/48 scale VF-1 Valkyries, but at the same time, I've always liked having smaller VF-1 Valkyries available; way back when the 1/55 was the only game in town, I still bought the smaller VF-1 offerings after owning the 1/55 scale ones. I'm probably in the minority, but getting smaller perfect transformation versions of the VF-1 is very exciting news for me.
GobotFool Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 So far the only thing that strikes me as off about the sculpt is that the shoulders in battroid mode look a tad small.
Mog Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 ^^It was probably a compromise to keep the arms from dipping too low in fighter mode.
Dobber Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Bulging along the sides is ok for realism, but the overall width of the 1/48 (and now 1/60) canopy is far bigger compared to fighters of the same size (e.g., F-16). Compare the 1/48 to an F-14, F-16, F-15, or even F/A-18 model - the canopy looks downright toylike. Like Ghostryder said, Bulbous is different than too wide. This and the 1/48s canopies are too wide when viewed from above. Like someone else said probably just a comprimise for Batt mode. Not a deal breaker just my least favorite feature from the 1/48 that is in this design as well. Overall I really do like the way it looks. Chris
Smiley424 Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I'd like to know if the 1/60 GBP armor will fit these new perfect transformation 1/60 valks, if so I'm sold and will finally have my GBP VF-1J (never did get around to getting that sucker in 1/48 scale). Also hoping for some Glaugs and Regulds, please Yamato.
hutch Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I'd like to know if the 1/60 GBP armor will fit these new perfect transformation 1/60 valks, if so I'm sold and will finally have my GBP VF-1J (never did get around to getting that sucker in 1/48 scale). Also hoping for some Glaugs and Regulds, please Yamato. If they make those or announce plans to...it's on like neckbone.
Radd Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I'll likely pick one up. 100 bucks a pop, with shipping and no FAST packs? Not likely to dive headfirst into them. If the fast packs are cheap, I might buy a couple. I really dislike the old 1/60 line. I'm surprised that it seems so few people are bothered by the hideous hip bulges on the things. To me they're an eyesore worse than any swing bars, or skeleton hands. Also, I imagine this new 1/60 line will continue the trend towards less die-cast, for better or for worse. I just don't know, the price seems a bit steep to me. Though I have to admit, the pics we have so far look nice.
Dante74 Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Given the current trend of Yamato including all kinds of accessories (SV-51, boosters, stand---YF-21, FAST packs, stand) with their releases, I think we'll see FAST packs included in the package with the 1/60 VF-1 line. And if they don't include it with a certain release, I'm sure it'll be cheaper than 100 bucks.
Nexx2 Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I hope that Yamato release a space booster Is it too much if I ask for an armored gerwalk too ?
danth Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I hope that Yamato release a space booster That would be freaking awesome! Is it too much if I ask for an armored gerwalk too ? Yeah, probably. But you know everyone here would go nuts for one.
danth Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Also hoping for some Glaugs and Regulds, please Yamato.Me too, but gawd, how much would Yamato try to squeeze us for a 1/60 battlepod? Yamato, I don't care how tall they are or how good they look -- I'm not going to pay more than $40 for a non-transformable ball on top of skinny legs.
EXO Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 Me too, but gawd, how much would Yamato try to squeeze us for a 1/60 battlepod? Yamato, I don't care how tall they are or how good they look -- I'm not going to pay more than $40 for a non-transformable ball on top of skinny legs. The Q raus were $110 retail weren't they? Bought some for half that price but still not at $40.
nightmareB4macross Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 The Q raus were $110 retail weren't they? Bought some for half that price but still not at $40. I got a few for $40.00 last year, but only kept one. I think retail was actually 90.00, but you have to remember that the Q-rau is rather large. $80.00 would still be an attractive price (this would also be for the Destroids and Enemy Mecha).
EXO Posted December 30, 2007 Posted December 30, 2007 I got a few for $40.00 last year, but only kept one. I think retail was actually 90.00, but you have to remember that the Q-rau is rather large. $80.00 would still be an attractive price (this would also be for the Destroids and Enemy Mecha). The Rau is the same size, it may have skinny legs but the main body is huge... which would make engineering that much more challenging, unless they just provide a stand with it. That would still cost extra $$$. $90 was before importing it, but it was $110 everywhere. F&S and VEX.
ghostryder Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Like Ghostryder said, Bulbous is different than too wide. This and the 1/48s canopies are too wide when viewed from above. Like someone else said probably just a comprimise for Batt mode. Not a deal breaker just my least favorite feature from the 1/48 that is in this design as well. Overall I really do like the way it looks. Chris I agree - I've lived with the wide 1/48 canopy so long, I can live with the same on the 1/60. I loving the 1/60 battroid mode too much to let this one pass. I'll still buy at least 2 or 3 .
ShadowerV2 Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 How much better would the Fast Pack look I wonder? Or would they be the same sculpts from the old 1/60 line.... Questions.. Questions..
Apollo Leader Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 (edited) Just when I thought I was done collecting VF-1's! And once again I need to stick my head in this part of the forum more often! Edited December 31, 2007 by Apollo Leader
Dobber Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Ha Ha!! Sorry you where Tarty to the Party Apollo!!! Chris
Kyp Durron Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I know on one of the page scans it said 2008, but we need someone to translate the rest to know when. -Kyp
Kyp Durron Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Namely, this text here : Even if it's just bablefish, I'll take it. -Kyp
Kyp Durron Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Thanks, now we have our release date, more or less! -Kyp
danth Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 That's summer 2008. It's gonna be a long spring for me...
Godzilla Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Damn, I was gone for a week and I missed this? As much I am happy for the revamped 1/60 coming for the VF-1, part of me seems really irked by this new 1/60. I like it to be the same scale as the other 1/60s but good lord, I have over 140 1/48s. Sure I wont sell em but man why regress? Now it means I have to remove the 1/48s to place the 1/60s so everything is to scale? Or buy new display case. Seriously, I am irritated by this announcement. Why didnt they do that in the first place? Piss poor marketing and execution IMO. On the flip side, I can see Yamato making the 1/60 destroids, finally the 2 seater VF-1. and enemy mecha... so I cannot be too upset with all the macross goodies coming then. I am on the wall on this... My questions: 1. Will they have the nice gummy complete pilots that can fit into the cockpit not the stupid half-@$$ed figs I saw with the VT-1 Super Ostrich? 2. How about yellowing? My VF-1A Hikaru DYRL 1/60 is yellowing. Even the missiles are yellowing. My 1/48s have not yellowed at all. 3. Will the macross stands work with it?
EXO Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Damn, I was gone for a week and I missed this? As much I am happy for the revamped 1/60 coming for the VF-1, part of me seems really irked by this new 1/60. I like it to be the same scale as the other 1/60s but good lord, I have over 140 1/48s. Sure I wont sell em but man why regress? Now it means I have to remove the 1/48s to place the 1/60s so everything is to scale? Or buy new display case. Seriously, I am irritated by this announcement. Why didnt they do that in the first place? Piss poor marketing and execution IMO. On the flip side, I can see Yamato making the 1/60 destroids, finally the 2 seater VF-1. and enemy mecha... so I cannot be too upset with all the macross goodies coming then. I am on the wall on this... My questions: 1. Will they have the nice gummy complete pilots that can fit into the cockpit not the stupid half-@$$ed figs I saw with the VT-1 Super Ostrich? 2. How about yellowing? My VF-1A Hikaru DYRL 1/60 is yellowing. Even the missiles are yellowing. My 1/48s have not yellowed at all. 3. Will the macross stands work with it? SUCKA!!!
Scream Man Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 actually thats a good question, I wonder if it will come with sa stand...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 Damn, I hope summer comes fast, I'm so excited for this. I hope we see a TV Max type VF-1A, Hikaru 1J, VF-1D, and we have already seen the Focker 1S. If the above 3 come out, I will buy them.
aaajin Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 talking about stike/super packs...I wonder how small the micro missles would be in 1/60 scale, in case they decided to make it at the same level of detail as the 1/48 line...maybe then they'll have a reason to call em micro missles
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 I wonder how small the micro missles would be in 1/60 scale, in case they decided to make it at the same level of detail as the 1/48 line...maybe then they'll have a reason to call em micro missles I'd rather they not. In fact, I would be content with just removable covers/panels to expose inner detail, and thats it.
Godzilla Posted December 31, 2007 Posted December 31, 2007 SUCKA!!! It is all your fault. I blame you for this.
danth Posted January 1, 2008 Posted January 1, 2008 I hope we see a TV Max type VF-1A, Hikaru 1J, VF-1DThat's be the ultimate initial wave in my opinion. I'm way tired of the DYRL 1S's and 1A's. Let's see some TV valks.
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