UN Spacy Posted February 19, 2009 Author Posted February 19, 2009 LOL. 1/48's......those are so 2007. I wonder if Yamato will release more 1/48 exclusives that're easily attainable with the new 1/60's. Quote
ff95gj Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 LOL. 1/48's......those are so 2007. I wonder if Yamato will release more 1/48 exclusives that're easily attainable with the new 1/60's. 1/48 and 1/60 are different things for me... The former is more like a collectible for display, and the latter is more a toy. And I do want a Vermillion Squad in 1/48. Quote
Save Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Just got my orders in. Want one go here! Quote
chowyunskinny Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) Just got my orders in. Want one go here! WOOHOO!!! Thanks Save!! Edited February 21, 2009 by chowyunskinny Quote
ff95gj Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks for the photo! Can't wait to receive mine! Quote
emerson Posted February 24, 2009 Posted February 24, 2009 Interesting...looks like Yamato decided to go with their Votoms-type packaging. i.e., thicker corrugated cardboard, but with no flap and window. Can't wait to get mine from Tokyo Hunter! Quote
vanpang Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Anyone got photos of the VF-1A max out of the box ? Quote
Dashgtr Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Finally got my hands on the VF-1A Max TV version. There are 8 bowes here all taken. 7 to be mail out soon and 1 which belongs to myself. I'm opening it to see how it's being package and the QC of the Max. So far so good. Enjoy the pics. Quote
Dashgtr Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Hi to the 7 guys who ordered the Max from me, I need to check with u all if u need me to open the brown box to check if the original box is ok, as there is no bubble wrap but only a thin piece of rice paper. No worries I wouldn't if u dun want to. The original box is taped up BTW. I will be wrapping a layer of bubble wrap ard the brown box and then another layer of brown card board before mailing to ensure better protection to the boxes. Quote
MacrossMan Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Yes! Can't wait to get this! Is there any new tampo printing on the Valk or are those stickers applied? Also I am assuming those are stickers and not water slide decals included with the Valk... Quote
chowyunskinny Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Hi to the 7 guys who ordered the Max from me, I need to check with u all if u need me to open the brown box to check if the original box is ok, as there is no bubble wrap but only a thin piece of rice paper. No worries I wouldn't if u dun want to. The original box is taped up BTW. I will be wrapping a layer of bubble wrap ard the brown box and then another layer of brown card board before mailing to ensure better protection to the boxes. I just PM'd you, but just in case, please Do Not open the brown box for mine Thanks! - chowyunskinny Quote
Dashgtr Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Yes I got it. No worries. I just PM'd you, but just in case, please Do Not open the brown box for mine Thanks! - chowyunskinny Quote
xstoys Posted February 25, 2009 Posted February 25, 2009 Hi Save, Your PM box is full. Please check your PM's & clear out your box. Quote
vanpang Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Finally got my hands on the VF-1A Max TV version. There are 8 bowes here all taken. 7 to be mail out soon and 1 which belongs to myself. I'm opening it to see how it's being package and the QC of the Max. So far so good. Enjoy the pics. Hi Dash, Thanks for the photos ! She is a beauty ! Quote
carlodibi Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 tv 1a max. must have!!! so nostalgic..... Quote
sil80jdm Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 i just noticed i wonder why they didnt include the tv hands with these? Quote
carlodibi Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 awww it doesnt come with tv hands?? is the shade of white the same as hikaru 1j? maybe it can be borrowed? Quote
KiriK Posted February 28, 2009 Posted February 28, 2009 the shade of blue looks a bit lighter than i expected on the max.... Quote
Dashgtr Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 All packed and ready to go! And some pics of the TV Max from the Mag issue 16 Quote
MacrossMan Posted March 2, 2009 Posted March 2, 2009 All packed and ready to go! And some pics of the TV Max from the Mag issue 16 This 1/48 fiend is drooling... Quote
mr.chogokin Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 I just got mine... No QC problems or anything noteworthy other than a small design improvement that allows its back fins' hinges to slide out so when you fold it down, they don't graze each other... don't know why they improve it only now since there weren't much complains on that area. I like the TV head. I have always liked the DYRL 1A head design and I think they did a good job with this "DYRLed" TV 1A head. I'm curious with corrugated material they use for the current packaging... isn't it a step down from their usual over-boxing with flapover window, since corrugated material is so... cheap... and this is suppose to be an exclusive limited edition release. And corrugated material dents more easily. All in all, the TV Max VF1A is just an overhyped and overpriced piece that could have done just as well for Yamato as a normal release. Quote
EXO Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 All in all, the TV Max VF1A is just an overhyped and overpriced piece that could have done just as well for Yamato as a normal release. i agree, though I think at this point they dont want too many 1/48s sitting on the shelves for too long. Why make a bunch that would eventually go on clearance when they can make exactly the amount that will be bought from factory at a higher than retail price going directly into their bank? Quote
sidearmsalpha Posted March 6, 2009 Posted March 6, 2009 i agree, though I think at this point they dont want too many 1/48s sitting on the shelves for too long. Why make a bunch that would eventually go on clearance when they can make exactly the amount that will be bought from factory at a higher than retail price going directly into their bank? I've been watching these on Yahoo Japan, and it seems like they're only moving at about 16,000 yen or so. Of course, to Japanese bidders. Yamato could have made these more widely available by offering a limited run instead of them being a magazine exclusive with an even more limited run allowing for a lower price point through online dealers instead of the inflated cost that is being asked for them on eBay. I think these are going to turn out like the Revoltech VF-1J Miria - not that hard to find a few months from now at a good price. A few years from now, we'll see if they go up in value over what they initially cost. These will be competing with the 1/60 version, so new collectors may want that version instead. Quote
Foblander Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Does anyone even have pictures of this toy in battoroid mode and gerwalk mode? I only seem to find pictures of it in fighter mode. Thanks Quote
jenius Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 I have lots I'm sure you'll see them from someone else before I have a chance to post them... there are so many other toys I have to focus on right now. Quote
Javabean Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 i agree, though I think at this point they dont want too many 1/48s sitting on the shelves for too long. Why make a bunch that would eventually go on clearance when they can make exactly the amount that will be bought from factory at a higher than retail price going directly into their bank? Another possible reason is they want to focus & promote sales fm upcoming 1/60 TV Max. Why need to crash both scales on regular release. Quote
Mechinyun Posted March 14, 2009 Posted March 14, 2009 I got my max yesterday, just opened it. Awesome. That picture above with the lighter blue is from the flash, its pretty dark almost if not matching the vf-1j blue, I think so much white on the valk makes it seem lighter too. Quote
sidearmsalpha Posted March 15, 2009 Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) I got a couple of these from Rinkya Japan yesterday. Very cool! I love the TV style VF-1A head. Hopefully, we'll get a Cannon Fodder, Angelbirds, and Miria version out of this. I also like that Yamato didn't use the glossy plastic for the heatshield on this. Anyway, I took some pics of it, which can be seen here: http://s698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/sidearmsalpha/ Edited March 15, 2009 by sidearmsalpha Quote
chowyunskinny Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 I got a couple of these from Rinkya Japan yesterday. Very cool! I love the TV style VF-1A head. Hopefully, we'll get a Cannon Fodder, Angelbirds, and Miria version out of this. I also like that Yamato didn't use the glossy plastic for the heatshield on this. Anyway, I took some pics of it, which can be seen here: http://s698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/sidearmsalpha/ what the? Did yours come with the TV style clown hands? Mine didn't Quote
MacrossMan Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 I got a couple of these from Rinkya Japan yesterday. Very cool! I love the TV style VF-1A head. Hopefully, we'll get a Cannon Fodder, Angelbirds, and Miria version out of this. I also like that Yamato didn't use the glossy plastic for the heatshield on this. Anyway, I took some pics of it, which can be seen here: http://s698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/sidearmsalpha/ Nice pics! When I see the postman I am going to put my foot so deep in his rear end his breath is going to smell like shoe polish. Mine is still stuck in Customs since March 9th. Anywho, what's up with the blue side covers? Is that cannon? I was looking forward to adding a set of white ones to mine when it arrives. Quote
MacrossMan Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 what the? Did yours come with the TV style clown hands? Mine didn't I bet they didn't come with them. I am at least hoping so. We should all have extra clown hands around to make this work. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted March 16, 2009 Posted March 16, 2009 I bet they didn't come with them. I am at least hoping so. We should all have extra clown hands around to make this work. Since most of us have recieved out Max 1As, can someone tell me if these came with stickers or were this omitted from this exclusive. Quote
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