505thAirborne Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 This one really looks good and if anyone finds or sees pics of the VE-1, don't hesitate to show them!!
m0n5t3r Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 The VT-1 is priced at 15800 yen, and it does not have missiles and the gunpod. It's even more expensive than a SSP bundle. I reckon it is because the mold cannot be recycled, and I accept that as a reason myself... 3000 yen more expensive??? bummer...
anime52k8 Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 3000 yen more expensive??? bummer... not worth it, totally not worth it. maybe for the VE-1 but definitely not the VT. and isn't the head/sensor thing supposed to be facing forward in fighter mode, not down?
m0n5t3r Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 not worth it, totally not worth it. maybe for the VE-1 but definitely not the VT. and isn't the head/sensor thing supposed to be facing forward in fighter mode, not down? exo mentioned that it's supposed to be folded down when in f-mode w/out the SPs a few pages back... ? damn Yamato... can't milk the mold so they're going to milk us of our money instead...
Vostok 7 Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 exo mentioned that it's supposed to be folded down when in f-mode w/out the SPs a few pages back... ? Yes, according to the Hory Froating Head Design Works, the sensor unit folds flat to the underside when the Super packs aren't installed. Makes for a nice streamlined fighter mode. I don't mind paying 3000 yen more for such a work of beauty. Can't wait for the VE-1 either. Vostok 7
honkhet Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 Thanks! I've never been a fan of the VT-1, probably for the reason that the head of the VF-1D is embedded deeply in my psyche from watching the first few episodes of Macross probably hundreds of times (at the start of my Macross fandom, we could only find the first 3 or 4 episodes of Robotech on VHS tape from FHE. I watched those things over and over and over). The missing trapezoidal markings on the chest from the VF-1D and the FAST packs also look weird to me. after seeing the price being so high for the VT-1, i might get a VF-1D eventually. i wasnt a fan of the VT-1 head either, but the fact that the rear passenger of the VF-1D doesnt get full leg space really bothers me. if not for that, the VF-1D would have been perfect enough for me. anyway, the VT-1 was the sin valk, Hikaru's actions of using it leading to the cause Roy's death
m0n5t3r Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 i wasnt a fan of the VT-1 head either, but the fact that the rear passenger of the VF-1D doesnt get full leg space really bothers me. if not for that, the VF-1D would have been perfect enough for me. has it been confirmed that the VT/VE passenger seat can fit a full pilot fig???
todd77 Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 I was never really a fan of the VT-1 but after seeing those pics, the amount of little changes like the tips of the wings and the canopy design, plus the uniqueness of the fast pack sold it for me.
sidearmsalpha Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 Yes, according to the Hory Froating Head Design Works, the sensor unit folds flat to the underside when the Super packs aren't installed. Makes for a nice streamlined fighter mode. I wonder if thay had to eliminate that collar that goes around the neck to achieve this? The version 1 has it. Also, I'm surprised no one is really complaining about the shorter tailfins on this like the VF-11B.
edwin3060 Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 I wonder if thay had to eliminate that collar that goes around the neck to achieve this? The version 1 has it. Also, I'm surprised no one is really complaining about the shorter tailfins on this like the VF-11B. They already expended their vitriol on the v1 with short fins Besides, I mentioned the short fins, and someone else commented that Bandai's 1/55 managed with normal fins, so does that count as complaining? Either way, I don't get the 'not milking the mould' excuse-- 90% of the VF is made from the same parts anyway, and the VF-1D, where they used the new nose/front fuselage design, still cost the same as the other VF-1v2s. I think we are paying for the exclusivity of it, mostly, and just a bit for the new moulds needed for the Super pack.
anime52k8 Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 Either way, I don't get the 'not milking the mould' excuse-- 90% of the VF is made from the same parts anyway, and the VF-1D, where they used the new nose/front fuselage design, still cost the same as the other VF-1v2s. I think we are paying for the exclusivity of it, mostly, and just a bit for the new moulds needed for the Super pack. maybe we'll be getting more repaints of the VF-1D? (I'm hopping for a LV2 camo version)
edwin3060 Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 maybe we'll be getting more repaints of the VF-1D? (I'm hopping for a LV2 camo version) Haha thats what I'm hoping for as well. Both LV1 and LV2 camos!
eriku Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 This thing totally seems worth the extra $$ considering Yamato probably has no plans to use that armor for any other release. A low-viz version would be cool but it's not something I would assume Yamato would be interested in making. And aside from that I guess an extra 3000Y doesn't seem like enough for me to panic about. I'm glad the heads are so easy to switch on these 1/60s because I've always wanted an Ostrich with a 1D head.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) Damn.. might only get 1 of these then if it's more exe, but totally worth it, this is my fav valk of all (besides hating battroid) They'll bring out at least one colour variant for sure, wouldn't they be mad?? Edited March 30, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 They already expended their vitriol on the v1 with short fins happy.gif Besides, I mentioned the short fins, and someone else commented that Bandai's 1/55 managed with normal fins, so does that count as complaining? No, no one is complaining because the fins are supposed to be short.
logos Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 I see Hobby Search has the VT-1 Super Ostrich on sale on their website with picks: 15,010 yen / 149.67 USD / 111.01 Euros http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10088020
macross1979 Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 (edited) I see Hobby Search has the VT-1 Super Ostrich on sale on their website with picks: 15,010 yen / 149.67 USD / 111.01 Euros http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10088020 HOW COOL IS THIS! Edited April 6, 2009 by macross1979
logos Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 I just wish that it had come out a little bit cheaper. But I guess they can't use the super parts from this one on any other valk.
Guest sh002 Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 early bird preordered from hlj. can't go wrong with years of good service.
VFTF1 Posted April 6, 2009 Posted April 6, 2009 Happy to see the VT-1 finally has a release date. Pete
UN Spacy Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Is anyone else having trouble keeping the canopy of their VF-1D to stay shut? I push in the canopy and it pops back up about half a mm. What gives?
mr.chogokin Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I can close my 1D's canopy okay, although only after I press the canopy down tight. It's a fitting of parts problem.
macross1979 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) early bird preordered from hlj. can't go wrong with years of good service. never mind I found it. YES YES YES!!! PRE ORDERED! Edited April 7, 2009 by macross1979
IHATEYOU Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Is anyone else having trouble keeping the canopy of their VF-1D to stay shut? I push in the canopy and it pops back up about half a mm. What gives? Mine does the same thing. I don't have the problem with my 1j and I am not retarded, it just doesn't close properly.
macross1979 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Mine does the same thing. I don't have the problem with my 1j and I am not retarded, it just doesn't close properly. I will hopefully be able to find out if I will be having this issue with my 1D tomorrow. Tomorrow is sooooooo far away
Crazy Canuck II Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) Is anyone else having trouble keeping the canopy of their VF-1D to stay shut? I push in the canopy and it pops back up about half a mm. What gives? Me too. In fact one of the little tabs on the canopy was broken off right out of the box, I found it in the hole but since lost it. So now, not only does the canopy not shut fully, it is slightly askew. I'm thinking of seeing if I can get a replacement from Overdrive, or see if I can fix it myself, but I so far I have not found a way to get the canopy off. Yamato QC strikes again Edited April 7, 2009 by Crazy Canuck II
BlueMax Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Maybe Hikaru's arms are in the way. either that or maybe Minmay's head is blocking.
UN Spacy Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Nope. Definitely not. I took both figures out and it still doesn't fully shut.
GGemini Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Nope. Definitely not. I took both figures out and it still doesn't fully shut. Mine didn't lock as well... had to push it a bit harder until a "click" was heard. That doesn't happen to my VF-1J or VF-1S though.
Jasonc Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 VT-1 preordered. One of the most anticipated VF-1s ever.
OmegaD3k Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 You have to press harder on the front of the canopy (tip of the canopy which is painted black) so that it locks in place. Mine kept popping off, but with a little force, it clicked right in. (not too much!) Hope that helps!
DarrinG Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Yep - had trouble closing my 1D canopy. Can get it to stick if I work at it long enough.
Jasonc Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Had the same issue on it. I don't know why it was such a hassle with the 1D, but it does close after some work. That's also without the figures in the cockpit. I wonder if they just didn't make the locking pegs long enough on the new cockpit. Also, if you have to push down that hard to get it to close properly, does that mean that there is more force trying to make the canopy pop up? Perhaps that's why Crazy Canuk's canopy was broken. The only grace to this, is that it seems to be somewhat isolated as far as breakage. That's a good thing.
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