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1/60 perfect transforming vf-1 from yamato?

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do not disturb SMS Squadron Leader

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There's nothing to suggest that HLJ gets big discounts from Yamato.

really? then how come you can open a wholesale account with them?

they're one of the biggest toy distributors and buy in greater volume than any brick and mortar shop.

more volume = costs less.

But I'd like to know where you see it sold for $100.

not someone i want to shop with but yes, toy-wave has them for $100.

they might be $118 now but this was his post from april 28th....

http://macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=25905

Dangard Ace SMS Squadron Leader

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It's $118 at Toy Wave (not including shipping from HK).

I think the weak American dollar is more of the issue than HLJ's pricing.

My pre-order email receipt says $100. Of course this was Apr. 24 so the price has gone up since then.

misterryno SMS Squadron Leader

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My pre-order email receipt says $100. Of course this was Apr. 24 so the price has gone up since then.

Guess I shoulda ordered through them in the first place. Eh........too late.......I went with LOS and he will hook it up.

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I think the weak American dollar is more of the issue than HLJ's pricing.

I remember when 1500 yen was less than $10 <_<

No offense to Yamato but besides waiting on a paint scheme I want I think I'll wait it out for a "debugged" release. Preordering is still extremely tempting though especially since it has all the TV/DYRL bits all in one. Time to exercise that self control (see: drinking)

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With all this buzz of the new 1/60's do you think Yamato is going to produce as many variations as it did with the 1/48's i.e. Angel Birds, Woodland, Low-viz color schemes? Besides the perfect transformation, how much does it differ from the current 1/60's? Does anyone know if this new 1/60 is compatible with the current 1/60 GBP armor? If this was answered already I apologize, i missed it.

Graham Super Dimension Member

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It differs a lot from the 1/48: -

  • Better articulation = more poseable.
  • More tampo printing, including the UN Spacy kit on the nose and other markings.
  • Better proportions in all three modes (IMO).
  • No ugly seem running down middle of the face on the VF-1S.
  • Nose cone doesn't hang past the kness like the 1/48.
  • Missiles attach much more firmly to the wings.
  • *Special gimmick..............to be revealed later*.
  • Articulated hands proprtionally larger than on the 1/48.
  • Hands hold gunpod much more securely.
  • Tighter joints overall.
  • improved foot thruster detail - no more split thruster detail like on 1/48.
  • Special ********** on canopy
  • Folding fins on legs, to more easly accomodate GBP.
  • Locks together more solidly in all three modes, especially fighter mode.
  • Nose cone and flaps fixed, so won't fall off like on the 1/48.

It's not a scaled down 1/48, it's a complete redesign, improved in many ways and very playable and solid feeling.

Not sure if it will fit the old 1/60 GBP. I threw mine away in disgust, so don't have a set to test.

Not sure on what variation colors Yamato will release yet.

Graham

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*Special gimmick..............to be revealed later*.

Ok...time to play guessing game!! :)

The gimmick is that you can fold out the repair-robot-arm that was used in SFM TV episode 2? :)

Or better yet that when you open the head the chair slids out? :)

Or better still - press a button and the figure plays "Kyun Kyun! Kyun! Kyun!"

On that note - I was actually JUST about to write how happy I was the Yamato stuff doesn't have gimmicks :)

But I guess it depends on what we mean by gimmick?

VFTF1

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I bet it is gonna be something awesome. In Graham we trust! (not that I will be getting the new 1/60s. nope...no siree...oh maybe just a 1S, maybe a 1J....awww hell)

misterryno SMS Squadron Leader

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This all sounds VERY good to me. I am soooooooo happy G-Man. THANKS for the info!!!

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Kyp Durron Alaska Base Survivor

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Not sure on what variation colors Yamato will release yet.

Graham

They'd damn well better release them all since they've touted the fact that it's been designed to incorporate two-seater variants. :p

It sounds like the value of the original 1/60 line really will be going down the toilet with all the improvements Graham mentioned. Makes me sooo glad I never bothered to invest in them.

-Kyp

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I'm guessing the new gimmick is a detachable cockpit module that can be attached to the arm of a 1/60 battroid.

misterryno SMS Squadron Leader

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I'm guessing the new gimmick is a detachable cockpit module that can be attached to the arm of a 1/60 battroid.

OOOoooooo good guess. It may just be.

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my guess...

head guns and fast pack are able to shoot out bullets

special light effects on canopy

press a button and the whole damn thing transforms by itself (fat hope :D )

light up visor (opps! duck from flying stones)

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It differs a lot from the 1/48: -

  • Better articulation = more poseable. Nice.
  • More tampo printing, including the UN Spacy kit on the nose and other markings. Nice.
  • Better proportions in all three modes (IMO). Two out three isn't bad. Not too fond on the battroid.
  • No ugly seem running down middle of the face on the VF-1S. Nice.
  • Nose cone doesn't hang past the kness like the 1/48. Nice.
  • Missiles attach much more firmly to the wings. Cool.
  • *Special gimmick..............to be revealed later*. HEAD WILL TILT FORWARD AND ALLOW SEAT TO SLIDE UPWARDS OR HEAD TELESCOPES UP AND DOWN TO TUCK INTO THE FUSELAGE BETTER IN FIGHTER MODE.
  • Articulated hands proprtionally larger than on the 1/48. Nice.
  • Hands hold gunpod much more securely. Finally.
  • Tighter joints overall. Cool.
  • improved foot thruster detail - no more split thruster detail like on 1/48. Cool.
  • Special ********** on canopy. HEADS UP DISPLAY (HUD)
  • Folding fins on legs, to more easly accomodate GBP. Yay, for GBP, coming soon!!
  • Locks together more solidly in all three modes, especially fighter mode. Nice.
  • Nose cone and flaps fixed, so won't fall off like on the 1/48. Nice to have the same gimmicks as the 1/48.

Graham. Thanks, Graham.

Special gimmicks can be any number of things. But for now this is what I'm guessing.

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I just hope that after Roy we go straight to Max and Milia :)

VFTF1

Nice! and then directly to VF-1D, VE-1 and VT1 and then Minmei Guard.

eugimon Super Dimension Member

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I think when Graham says the nose cone and flaps are "fixed" he means they're no longer detachable/movable and not that they stay on better.

misterryno SMS Squadron Leader

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I think when Graham says the nose cone and flaps are "fixed" he means they're no longer detachable/movable and not that they stay on better.

I hope so.

:ph34r:

misterryno SMS Squadron Leader

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The way things are going, this might come out before the YF-21 does... <_<

-Kyp

You may be right.

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eugimon Super Dimension Member

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The way things are going, this might come out before the YF-21 does... <_<

-Kyp

I should ask Kevin if he can ship them together to save some cash on shipping... :unsure:

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Yo know what would be very cool? Camera details behind the head's visor just like in the YF-19!!! BTW looking at the pictures I bet the VT-1 will be the best valk of this line.

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yamato should do a mass produced weathered version on this 1/60....now thats gonna be NICE

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Hey Graham, I don't think this will qualify as a gimick so you may be able to answer this...

Does the 1/60 VF-1 have ratcheted joints for the swing wings like the 1/48 or are they like the old 1/60 VF-1 and Mac Plus 1/60s where you have to align them symmetrically by eye?

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super secret gimmick ?

is it...

-detachable cockpit?

-landing hooks?

-collapsible cockpit ladders?

-articulated backpack nozzles?

-extending toe?

-bigger, better built-in side covers?

-non-removable, movable intake covers ?

-spinning fan blades?

-pivoting front landing gear?

-battroid chest/torso joint?

-secure(er) heatshield?

-better wing/hip clearance?

-individual, detachable micro missiles?

-minmay figure?

was i even close? :lol:

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It differs a lot from the 1/48: -

  • *Special gimmick..............to be revealed later*.

Graham

Let me guess too. Auto-morphing, like those transformers movie toys. e.g. heat shield extend/retract automatically

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I'd love to have a VF-1 with accurate exhausts....ie the padles or bars instead of the standard circular exhaust. So far I don't think anyone has gotten that correct Yamato, Bandia, hasegawa ect... although the super possibles may have had them not sure though.

Chris

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