Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 VF-171 ELINT ftw! And hell if its hobby japan pics, you know what that means, TOY PICS FOR THE TOY SECTION TOO! The VF-171 is proving elusive to see pics of in other modes, so I hope we see the battroid mode soon.
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 5 pics by Japanese Fans Kresphy, I think they are official wallpaper by MBS, not fan works. Graham
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 VF-171 ELINT ftw! And hell if its hobby japan pics, you know what that means, TOY PICS FOR THE TOY SECTION TOO! The VF-171 is proving elusive to see pics of in other modes, so I hope we see the battroid mode soon. I'll pick up the new Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby today during my lunch break (in about 3.5 hours time) and try to get them scanned in after lunch). Graham
wolfx Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 I'll pick up the new Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby today during my lunch break (in about 3.5 hours time) and try to get them scanned in after lunch). Graham Thanks Graham. Awaiting picture floodz!
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Konig monster! Great now people can't say it shouldn't have been made into a toy because it's not going to be as recognised as much. Good move. I still have my yamato konig monster stuck in the same pose for 1 year. Hopefully the monster weapons can penetrate bug armor.. or humans are doomed (that was the only thing that hurt the afos in zero wasn't it?)
RichterX Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Konig monster! Great now people can't say it shouldn't have been made into a toy because it's not going to be as recognised as much. Good move. I still have my yamato konig monster stuck in the same pose for 1 year. Hopefully the monster weapons can penetrate bug armor.. or humans are doomed (that was the only thing that hurt the afos in zero wasn't it?) that is because they shot a reaction weapon to it.
charger69 Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the scans! I'm wondering what does the red Q-Rau mean?? Grandma Miria maybe... Edited January 25, 2008 by charger69
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Quick scans done on the office scanner from the new March issues of Hobby Japan Magazine and Dengeki Hobby Magazine. I'll do some better scans when I get home tonight. I can't say how excited I am that we are going to be seeing both the VB-6 Konig Monster and these modified Q-Raus in Frontier. I love the shark mouth on the Konig Monster. Still no news on Frontier toys and models though. Graham
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Awesome! Thanks Graham! I love how the 171 looks sleeker than the 17, due to it looking longer and the nose is definitely lengthened.
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Notice that because the VF-171's nose is longer, it has to fold in battroid mode. Graham
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 The new slim lower legs on the VF-171 mean that a transforming toy that is accurately proportioned in all 3-modes should be possible. Although the chunky lower legs on the original VF-17D/S from Macross 7 look better IMO, they make it impossible to have a slim line-art accurate fighter mode toy (witness the Bandai 1/65 DX VF-17D/S). However, the slim lower legs make me wonder whether the VF-171 does have a gunpod, or just relies on the twin chest guns only? I know the manga shows the VF-171 with a VF-17 style gunpod, but it just seems to me that there is no way it would fit in these new slim lower legs. Graham
wolfx Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) Awesome pics! I like the sleek new look although as Graham mentioned one wonders about the Gunpod now. And very curious if the elbow lasers are still there though from the manga it seems to be still there. interesting design for the Q-rau. It seems to have somewhat the same kinda cannon that the Nosdjeur Ger has. It seems to have bigger pulse lasers on the hands as well. I shudder at the thought of getting a better proportioned 1/60 Konig Monster! Btw that ship , the one above...it looks like the arms of the Battle 7. Edited January 25, 2008 by wolfx
GGemini Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Quick scans done on the office scanner from the new March issues of Hobby Japan Magazine and Dengeki Hobby Magazine. I'll do some better scans when I get home tonight. I can't say how excited I am that we are going to be seeing both the VB-6 Konig Monster and these modified Q-Raus in Frontier. I love the shark mouth on the Konig Monster. Still no news on Frontier toys and models though. Graham WOOOW VF-171 in battroid!!! GREAT!! Thanks for the scans!
Sumdumgai Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Awesome scans Graham! The VF-171 looks great! The VB-6 Koenig Monster looks fitting with the shark mouth. About the only time I actually like seeing the shark mouth on an aircraft. And the Q-rau looks cool and weird. The shoulder cannon looks awesome. The two thingies sticking off the other shoulder... Make it look weird. And Ranka keeps summoning the image of a dog to my mind.
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 And Ranka keeps summoning the image of a dog to my mind. Doggy style? Graham
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 The two thingies sticking off the other shoulder... Make it look weird. I'm guessing they are propellant tanks or power packs. Graham
Kurisama Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 The Q.Rau does indeed look kick ass - and the N.Ger cannon really fits it nicely! I'm also a bit iffy about those 'tanks' on the back - ah well i can just not stick them on when i get a model of this... I wonder if the N.Ger will make a come back? I really love the cannon in the chest.
badboy00z Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Doggy style? Graham I think it's because of the scene where her hair lifts up like a dogs ear to catch the green thing. Also seeing those shots of the VF-25, it seems that the intakes are split into 2 sections. Looks weird IMO. Lol,
Vegas Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 now im excited to watch the series! and hopefully we get some macross f toys soon. so what do you call a q-rau with a long canon? a strike q-rau?
kensei Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) The modified Q-Rau looks like it has taken some concepts from it's male power armour counterpart. I can't say I like the arms of the new VF-171. Cool to have a new view of all the modes of the 171 though. Edited January 25, 2008 by kensei
kensei Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Hmmm, I prefer the 17 pose with the elbow cannons in GERWALK. Hope it can still do that.
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 So who's gonna be the first one do a custom SMS paint scheme on their Yamato 1/100 Konig Monster? Guess we need somebody to make some custom decals or stickers. Graham
Kurisama Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 God/Allah/Buddah/Hory Froating Head bless you, Graham.
kensei Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 So who's gonna be the first one do a custom SMS paint scheme on their Yamato 1/100 Konig Monster? Guess we need somebody to make some custom decals or stickers. Graham Yamato is drooling with glee that most of their existing designs can be reused.
Kelsain Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) I'm on the fence now about the 171. I kinda miss the anime magic on this one. It looks like the VF-17 has gone on the Jared diet; and is skinnier, sure, but it looks a little out of proportion. I understand and expected the slenderizing of the legs, and I can get used to that. My main issue is with the arms. Maybe it's just the angle/pose, but the elbows look ridiculously flimsy. It's also hard to pick out details on the face, due to the color scheme and print quality. I bet when I see it in action, in context, I'll like it just fine though. The problem may be that I am used to seeing the lineart with a dynamic pose. These shots of the 3D models just look too static to really make a grand first impression. I do like the update of the Qrau, though. I wonder what the story behind them will be. Edited January 25, 2008 by Kelsain
Graham Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Yeah, I think a lot of the issues with the VF-171 battroid are just that particular pose. I'm sure it will look better in action or in a more dynamic pose. Graham
MacrossCN Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Feb. 24, MF new PV will be released in 25th Anniversary MACROSS MUSEUM
briscojr84 Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Looks like they made the Uraga alot bigger and made the Guantanamo less chunky as well. Definately like the 171, and love seeing the VB-6 back.
LadyLuck® Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Here's a higher res scan of the mecha. Graham Wow I really like what they did the the VF-171. They really enhance VF-17 design, for sure they've use the CAD program to utilize its transfromation. NYAHA!!! König Monster!!! this will be its debut TV Series
GGemini Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Feb. 24, MF new PV will be released in 25th Anniversary MACROSS MUSEUM What's the "Macross Museum"?
azrael Posted January 25, 2008 Author Posted January 25, 2008 What's the "Macross Museum"? Maybe a hallway of Macross stuff? Interesting variation of the Q-Rau. I guess the big gun makes up for the smaller barreled-arm cannons. One wonders where SMS gets the money to have a VB-6 in their arsenal. I guess the VF-171 is Kawamori's answer to making a proportioned VF-17...but like Graham wonders, where can they stick a gunpod on that thing. It feels like they made a VF-17 anorexic and called it the VF-171.
Mr March Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Thank you Graham! The VF-171 looks great! That VF-171 fighter just kicks butt and I really love the new redesigned elements of this new fighter mode. It looks much more "Valkyrie-like" than F-117-like of the original. Not that I had much a problem with the original, but this is new VF-171 is just so much better. The battroid mode is different, but great. The slimer legs look awkward at first glance, but once you start thinking "171" instead of "17" the proportions look perfect. The whole design is sleeker and slimmer and even the torso has been altered significantly. THe wings are also more pronounced in battroid mode and seem much more traditionally mounted as opposed to the much wider stance of the 17. I LOVE the 171 GERWALK. Finally a 17-like GERWALK mode that actually looks like it works. I have to say, the VF-171 GERWALK reminds me more than a little of the YF-21/VF-22 GERWALK mode. I agree that the only issue I have right now is the idea of a gun pod. The legs really don't look like they can carry a gun pod. At least, not like the gun pod of the original VF-17. Maybe a gun pistol
cyde01 Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 What's the "Macross Museum"? I'm curious about this as well. There's a Macross Museum? Where is it? And how much to get in?
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