Vermillion21 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hey is this a sign of things to come Kev? Pun intended. OO good news indeed .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowman Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I prefer the glossy paint job one though, but still this is one heck of a toy. I'm still thinking whether i should get this one or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Buy it ... you KNOW you want to .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I prefer the glossy paint job one though, but still this is one heck of a toy. I'm still thinking whether i should get this one or not. This is a first. I prefer the matte finish. The glossy finish made it look toyish. Then again it is a toy...well not in my book it's not! OO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 WOO HOO! Not bad for $200 shipped on ebay. Seeing that pic reminds me: Why does everything from Hong Kong come in green paper. Ive been meaning to ask for awhile now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) When i get stuff shipped from Yesasia.com, i get green paper. (hong kong based) Edited June 5, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GogDog Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Here's my gallery. Flickr Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Here's my gallery. Flickr Gallery NICE PICS!!! THANKS FOR SHARING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Definitely nice pics. I put the fodildo on last night and it looks great. I'm afraid I'll lose those little pegs if I leave the thing on there, though. Am I the only one who wishes the intake detail was a deep duct looking thing instead of having the visible turbine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Gogdog's gallery FTGDMF'NW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GogDog Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) Gogdog's gallery FTGDMF'NW. Wow, thanks for all the positive replies. I thought they kinda sucked., to be honest (I usually have a lightbox, but this thing is way too big for it). And they nowhere compare to the Almighty Swoosh. Edited June 5, 2008 by GogDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Seeing that pic makes me want a VF-22S Milla real bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 great pics Gogdog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peolesdru Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 ANd also, step 15 of Gerwalk to Battroid just shows a close-up of the little hook behind the ankle, what is the significance of that? I second that question - is that a locking mechanism for the telescoping leg or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Wow, thanks for all the positive replies. I thought they kinda sucked., to be honest (I usually have a lightbox, but this thing is way too big for it). And they nowhere compare to the Almighty Swoosh. I love your pic too!! I second that question - is that a locking mechanism for the telescoping leg or what? yes, it is, in battroid mode, since it is top heavy, they helps to prevent the telescoping portion slides back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 WOO HOO! Not bad for $200 shipped on ebay. You're kidding right??? OO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Here's my gallery. Flickr Gallery AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Nice pics everybody. Graham's review is OK, but it could have given more details on the Battroid mode. Judging by the pics I'd say Fighter = godly Gerwalk = OK Battroid = bad/ugly It's the legs, they just don't do it for me. In fact I would have to revert one of my previous posts, where I said the legs were too curvy. Now I think they are too straight. Battroid mode of the YF-21 should always give that "Yo, my mama was a Q'Rau" feeling. Sadly I'm not getting that impression. It's kind of annoying that Yamato emphasizes one mode over the other, but hopefully they will correct that with the new ver.2 1/60 VF-1s and maybe the VF-11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) It's kind of annoying that Yamato emphasizes one mode over the other... Psh. It's not like they have a choice. These transforming robots use anime magic on the big screen. I really don't think we have the technology to translate anime magic onto plastic toys in this day and age, unless you want to go back to Yamato's "dark ages" and have removable parts again. If someone really gets off on one mode or the other they should buy the corrresponding model kit for that mode. Besides, Macross variable fighters are aircraft FIRST. Gerwalk and Battroid will always take a back seat to Fighter mode. Personally speaking, I say thank God for that... Edited June 5, 2008 by myk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I was looking at some of my Yammer-toes last night and wondering WHEN they will introduce air-intake covers that don't have to be removed. Still counts as part-forming to me. Pfft. Perfect variable my aunt Fanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GogDog Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 (edited) The one thing that bothers me: because of the small feet, this thing will NOT stand as well as other valks. I have a 1/48 Strike Stealth, a YF-19, and a Nora SV-51, and they all stand better than this one. Does anyone wonder why most people are posing the 21 with a wide stance? Thats the only way to get a solid posture. Maybe it's just mine, but I really wish they ankles were tighter. I tightened the screws in the feet, which helped, but they still need to be tighter. I still really like this figure and think its an engineering marvel, but that is my one gripe. I can poke the YF-19, and he will barely sway. Good luck doing that with this figure. I'm going to make a video showing this after work today. Edited June 5, 2008 by GogDog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 The one thing that bothers me: because of the small feet, this thing will NOT stand as well as other valks. I have a 1/48 Strike Stealth, a YF-19, and a Nora SV-51, and they all stand better than this one. Does anyone wonder why most people are posing the 21 with a wide stance? Thats the only way to get a solid posture. Maybe it's just mine, but I really wish they ankles were tighter. I tightened the screws in the feet, which helped, but they still need to be tighter. I still really like this figure and think its an engineering marvel, but that is my one gripe. I can poke the YF-19, and he will barely sway. Good luck doing that with this figure. I'm going to make a video showing this after work today. I don't think Yamato is to blame for it YF-21 not being as stable as other VF toys. The feet were designed by Kawamori to look small and they need to fit in the fuselage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GogDog Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I'm not trying to point fingers at anyone, it's just a fact of the toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 When I first transformed the YF-21 into battroid mode, I found that it didn't want to stand up very well. Then I made sure I locked up the rotating hips, and now it can stand up prettty well. It can even do some pretty nifty poses with a bit of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 When I first transformed the YF-21 into battroid mode, I found that it didn't want to stand up very well. Then I made sure I locked up the rotating hips, and now it can stand up prettty well. It can even do some pretty nifty poses with a bit of work. That's actually a good point. I spoke to two people who didn't realize the hips locked. And can someone confirm that the seat rotates automatically when you transform it back to fighter. Graham was suspicious of my claim in his review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GogDog Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 That's actually a good point. I spoke to two people who didn't realize the hips locked. And can someone confirm that the seat rotates automatically when you transform it back to fighter. Graham was suspicious of my claim in his review Yeah, it worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I was looking at some of my Yammer-toes last night and wondering WHEN they will introduce air-intake covers that don't have to be removed. Still counts as part-forming to me. Pfft. Perfect variable my aunt Fanny. THIS. It has always been a pet peeve of mine to keep track of the infernal things. How hard would it be to make them actual vents with a post on each end that went into the internal walls. It would be a neat detail, and closer to the anime. David, Do real aircraft have these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 And can someone confirm that the seat rotates automatically when you transform it back to fighter. Graham was suspicious of my claim in his review I can confirm that, as well. It's actually pretty obvious if you think about it and look at the positioning of the seat when it's the vertical position and what the seat would be in the way of if you went back to fighter without that. IOW, it's a necessity and perhaps unintentional as a "feature." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Z Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 WOO HOO! Not bad for $200 shipped on ebay. Link to auction please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDClip Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 eCheck finally cleared, should be getting mine pretty soon. Just gotta figure out what to do with my old yammy 1/72. Still doing that transformation video, Graham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 The one thing that bothers me: because of the small feet, this thing will NOT stand as well as other valks...Does anyone wonder why most people are posing the 21 with a wide stance? Thats the only way to get a solid posture. Thanks for clarifying this. I noticed the small feet in the early ads and was surprised that no one had yet mentioned how they balance in battroid mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Am I the only one who wishes the intake detail was a deep duct looking thing instead of having the visible turbine? You are not alone. The visible turbines have looked weird to me ever since the first prototype pics. I don't recall ever seeing the turbines in the anime or any line art. The deep black ducts are sort of a signature feature of the 21 for me. I might paint them black when I get mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowman Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Buy it ... you KNOW you want to .... Hell yeah i'm bowman, that is my plane. If anyone should get it, that would be me lol I don't even own a macross toy and i've been a fan since the 80's. I gotta join the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Hell yeah i'm bowman, that is my plane. If anyone should get it, that would be me lol I don't even own a macross toy and i've been a fan since the 80's. I gotta join the club Ummmmmm yeah you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostkiller Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 playing with it now it is my first YF21 NOT EASY TO TRANSFORM but so cool euhhhhhhhhh by the way customs are impossible on it that is the only bad thing I see on it now so so happy about this first release good job yamato !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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