ghostryder Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 I really wish people would stop re-posting these old pics from a few months back.
Dobber Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Still no change, still no buy. The nose/canopy just suck IMO. Here's hoping for change that people are thinking may be comming. Chris
Garou Kuroryuu Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 SIDE COVERS!!!! WE NEED SIDE COVERS!!! What are these "side covers" several are demanding for?
jenius Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 They came with the Yamato 1/48 GBP, they detachable parts I found kind of annoying that you would slide into the side of the Battroid so it didn't have a big gap when viewed from the side. It does make the battroid look a lot better.
danth Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 They are still cheating. Pass.... Still no change, still no buy. The nose/canopy just suck IMO. Here's hoping for change that people are thinking may be comming. Same here. I was excited as hell about the two seaters. But this is extremely disappointing. Looks like I'll be saving money.
miriya Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 I still love this valk and am totally getting it. It will be my first V.2 1/60 VF-1 figure as I was not able to get the VF-1J that I wanted.
EXO Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I'm not internationally known, but I've been known to rock the microphone...
edwin3060 Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 It looks great! I would probably get this sometime.. Just not on my immediate list with all the MacF releases that are coming out.
Black Valkyrie Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 All my wish came true for those beautiful VFs but now can`t afford them due to the high Yen .
chowyunskinny Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 I'm not internationally known, but I've been known to rock the microphone... cuz I get stupid, I mean outrageous, stay away from me, if yer contagious
logos Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) Anyone find out what exactly is going to be included in the Super parts package for the D (if there is one)? I think I will hold off on ordering and order both together to save on shipping but I am wondering if it is going to be worth it or not? The D is my favorite version. I just love that head! Edited January 19, 2009 by logos
Vostok 7 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 (edited) I love this thread. It's like a perfect narrative of Macrossworld. 1) A new upcoming product gets posted or speculated 2) Speculations run rampant between it being the best new product in the world, or the worst 3) Speculations reach a climax before pictures are released, with insane claims being made (it's going to be pink, it's going to come with a 1/1 Minmay, etc. etc.) 3a) Someone bashes Robotech 4) Pictures are released, everyone goes nuts proclaiming it the best sculpt of the subject ever seen, saying that they will DEFINITELY buy 10+ pieces, no matter the cost 4a) Someone bashes Robotech 5) Slowly doubts begin to creep in when someone mentions ONE slight difference between the lineart and the actual sclupt 5a) People are extremely angry that it wasn't pink, or it's not coming with a 1/1 Minmay, etc. etc. 6) Within a week of the pictures being released, it has now become the worst representation of the subject ever seen, and no one is going to buy any more than one "just to have it". 7) Someone says "it's going to break just like everything else from Brand Y does." 7a) Someone bashes Robotech Product is released, and process begins again with next product. Vostok 7 Edited January 19, 2009 by Vostok 7
505thAirborne Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Vostok 7, I give you props for that posting, Supper funny, Still laughing!!
edwin3060 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 You forgot: 8b) Everybody begs for a review 8c) Someone posts a review 8d) Robotech bashing 8e) Further discussion and bashing of toy, with a few praises before 8f) process begins again with next product.
Vostok 7 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 You forgot: 8b) Everybody begs for a review 8c) Someone posts a review 8d) Robotech bashing 8e) Further discussion and bashing of toy, with a few praises before 8f) process begins again with next product. Good point Vostok 7
eugimon Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 You forgot: 8b) Everybody begs for a review 8c) Someone posts a review 8d) Robotech bashing 8e) Further discussion and bashing of toy, with a few praises before 8f) process begins again with next product. at least we no longer have: 9) someone laments that Bandai won't use "perfect grade technology" to finally make a durable and 100% anime accurate in all modes version.
miriya Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 at least we no longer have: 9) someone laments that Bandai won't use "perfect grade technology" to finally make a durable and 100% anime accurate in all modes version. Yes, that dream has been thoroughly shattered!!!! Or was it manifested?
edwin3060 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) Yes, that dream has been thoroughly shattered!!!! Or was it manifested? I would say shattered-- unless you think Bandai's Chunky Monkeys are equivalent in aesthetic value to Yamato's VF-1s Edited January 20, 2009 by edwin3060
logos Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) I love this thread. It's like a perfect narrative of Macrossworld. 1) A new upcoming product gets posted or speculated 2) Speculations run rampant between it being the best new product in the world, or the worst 3) Speculations reach a climax before pictures are released, with insane claims being made (it's going to be pink, it's going to come with a 1/1 Minmay, etc. etc.) 3a) Someone bashes Robotech 4) Pictures are released, everyone goes nuts proclaiming it the best sculpt of the subject ever seen, saying that they will DEFINITELY buy 10+ pieces, no matter the cost 4a) Someone bashes Robotech 5) Slowly doubts begin to creep in when someone mentions ONE slight difference between the lineart and the actual sclupt 5a) People are extremely angry that it wasn't pink, or it's not coming with a 1/1 Minmay, etc. etc. 6) Within a week of the pictures being released, it has now become the worst representation of the subject ever seen, and no one is going to buy any more than one "just to have it". 7) Someone says "it's going to break just like everything else from Brand Y does." 7a) Someone bashes Robotech Product is released, and process begins again with next product. Vostok 7 That's the best laugh I've had all day! "Someone bashes Robotech" Seriously though I am peeved about the should problems with the 1/60 v2s but I am still going to buy a couple more (not of the same model I figure an A, S & D and i'll be satisfied) now that I have a good idea of what caused it and how to avoid the problem in the future. I mean what toy dosen't have problems? Now I just have to wait for those replacement shoulders from overdrive (I they ever get back to me about them) and I will soooo be ordering the VF-1D next. Now only if Yamato made the VF-0D........... ........oh and a new 1/60 Elint.... .....looks like I'll be eating Ichiban and Kraft dinner for the next few months (damn Destroids!). Edited January 20, 2009 by logos
edwin3060 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 That's the best laugh I've had all day! "Someone bashes Robotech" Seriously though I am peeved about the should problems with the 1/60 v2s but I am still going to buy a couple more (not of the same model I figure an A, S & D and i'll be satisfied) now that I have a good idea of what caused it and how to avoid the problem in the future. I mean what toy dosen't have problems? Now I just have to wait for those replacement shoulders from overdrive (I they ever get back to me about them) and I will soooo be ordering the VF-1D next. Now only if Yamato made the VF-0D........... ........oh and a new 1/60 Elint.... .....looks like I'll be eating Ichiban and Kraft dinner for the next few months (damn Destroids!). VF-0D for sure! I have no idea why they didn't make it after the VF-0A and S. Perhaps Graham could shed some light on the issue? There is at least 30%-50% commonality of parts with the A and S so many of the moulds could be reused after all.
Vostok 7 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 VF-0D for sure! I have no idea why they didn't make it after the VF-0A and S. Perhaps Graham could shed some light on the issue? There is at least 30%-50% commonality of parts with the A and S so many of the moulds could be reused after all. For all we know, they might be working on it... But it has been a LONG time. I just hope they do get done. There is a lot of re-engineering with the -0D and -0B, redesigning the whole cockpit for two seats and making sure it looks good doesn't come easy. I hope they do it though. Vostok 7
logos Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) Yeah it's not like the VF-1 where all they probably had to change was - the cockpit section - head - and maybe a few other components like the heat shield. The VF-0D would require: - new cockpit - tail fins on the leg - canards - wings - I imagine there might be a body re-sculpt change for the wings and longer cockpit. - new heat shield.) - about the only theing they could probably reuse is the arms and the head On second thought I can see exactly why Yamato is not making a VF-0D. It would probably be as expensive as the VF-11B or the YF-21... If I can't force myself to spend $200+ on a YF-21 (plus shipping ) I won't for a VF-0D, even though I really want to. Also where the hell do those wings go on the D in battroid mode? Is it some kind of fancy fold up or something? Edited January 20, 2009 by logos
edwin3060 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Yeah it's not like the VF-1 where all they probably had to change was - the cockpit section - head - and maybe a few components The VF-0D would require: - new cockpit - tail fins on the leg - canards - wings - I imagine there might be a body re-sculpt change for the wings and longer cockpit. - new heat shield. - new head?? (can't remember) - about the only theing they could probably reuse is the arms.... On second thought I can see exactly why Yamato is not making a VF-0D. It would probably be as expensive as the VF-11B or the YF-21... If I can't force myself to spend $200+ on a YF-21 (plus shipping ) I won't for a VF-0D, even though I really want to. The front fuselage, as well as heatshield would be one major component change as well as the wings. However, only the bottom of the legs would have to be changed for tail fins, the intakes are fine, and it's a minor change at that. The backpack/rocket pack wouldn't need to be changed at all-- they can just remove the tail fins as the stubs are present on the VF-0D. Also, if the VF-1D didn't require the body resculpt, the VF-0D won't either. The head is the same as the VF-0A as well. Finally, even if the changes are more extensive and it costs as much as a VF-11B or YF-21, the demand for a VF-0D should be huge! It's about the only purpose designed, combat operational, twin seater VF out there. It's unique out of all the other twin seater VFs, most of which are either trainer-designated or ELINT. Also, just think about the VF-0C-- same front fuselage as the VF-0A! The VF-0D front fuselage could likely be used for the VF-0B as well. It's a veritable mix and match!
logos Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) Yeah but what about those "canards" on the forward part of the the "legs"? And I would still like to see how that longer cockpit snugs in for battroid mode. I imagine it's going to be hanging low down there (not that it really matters as it's all about the fighter mode on this one for me). Anyway your probably right but I think there will have to be some changes made to the legs for sure. That and I don't know how they are going to work a larger heat shield in properly. Edited January 20, 2009 by logos
Vostok 7 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 (edited) The front fuselage, as well as heatshield would be one major component change as well as the wings. However, only the bottom of the legs would have to be changed for tail fins, the intakes are fine, and it's a minor change at that. The backpack/rocket pack wouldn't need to be changed at all-- they can just remove the tail fins as the stubs are present on the VF-0D. Also, if the VF-1D didn't require the body resculpt, the VF-0D won't either. The head is the same as the VF-0A as well. Finally, even if the changes are more extensive and it costs as much as a VF-11B or YF-21, the demand for a VF-0D should be huge! It's about the only purpose designed, combat operational, twin seater VF out there. It's unique out of all the other twin seater VFs, most of which are either trainer-designated or ELINT. Also, just think about the VF-0C-- same front fuselage as the VF-0A! The VF-0D front fuselage could likely be used for the VF-0B as well. It's a veritable mix and match! Once they have the forward fuselage and main fuselage designed for the -0D, making the -0B and -0C would be a cake walk, like you said. That's three more Mac 0 Valks that I know would fly off the shelves (while they're at it, they should do a "real world color" SV-51a in a Flanker scheme). Yamato! Listen to our song! Vostok 7 Edited January 20, 2009 by Vostok 7
edwin3060 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Yeah but what about those "canards" on the forward part of the the "legs"? And I would still like to see how that longer cockpit snugs in for battroid mode. I imagine it's going to be hanging low down there (not that it really matters as it's all about the fighter mode on this one for me). Anyway your probably right but I think there will have to be some changes made to the legs for sure. That and I don't know how they are going to work a larger heat shield in properly. If yamato could make 2 seater VF-1s, they can make 2 seater VF-0s. The proportions will probably be sacrificed a little, like in the VF-1D, but hey, the VF-1D looks great, doesn't it? As will the VF-0D if it every comes out!
nightmareB4macross Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 The VF-1D is far more complex than you guys might think. Even Yamato's attempt to make a great looking and true VF-1D toy has eluded them. It's not a simple change to a longer cockpit and viola you had a VF-1D, it really is much more involved than that. The VF-0D on the other hand is pretty straight forward. The cockpit is made larger by opening it forward. Then the pilot gets is moved forward and a space is cleared a bit rearward, as well as extending the cockpit rearward. This is sufficient to make allow the both pilots to sit tandem and not look so crammed in the allowable space. The remainder of the changes are mostly add ons to make the VF-0D complete. The heatshield is extended via an additional plate attached to two pivot points on the lower (forward) end of the existing heatshield. From what I have seen, Yamato misapplied their interpretation of the VF-1D. Everything they did with this V.2 should have been used to make the the VF-0D.
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 The VF-1D is far more complex than you guys might think. Even Yamato's attempt to make a great looking and true VF-1D toy has eluded them. It's not a simple change to a longer cockpit and viola you had a VF-1D, it really is much more involved than that. The VF-0D on the other hand is pretty straight forward. The cockpit is made larger by opening it forward. Then the pilot gets is moved forward and a space is cleared a bit rearward, as well as extending the cockpit rearward. This is sufficient to make allow the both pilots to sit tandem and not look so crammed in the allowable space. The remainder of the changes are mostly add ons to make the VF-0D complete. The heatshield is extended via an additional plate attached to two pivot points on the lower (forward) end of the existing heatshield. From what I have seen, Yamato misapplied their interpretation of the VF-1D. Everything they did with this V.2 should have been used to make the the VF-0D. Someone who thinks like I do!!
m0n5t3r Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) ...thought i'd bump this up since it's now Feb. and the VF-1D is just around the corner... can't wait (starting to go into valk withdrawal syndrome again and needing a new valk fix )... Edited February 1, 2009 by m0n5t3r
RainBot Posted February 1, 2009 Posted February 1, 2009 ...thought i'd bump this up since it's now Feb. and the VF-1D is just around the corner... can't wait (starting to go into valk withdrawal syndrome again and needing a new valk fix )... This is the first 1/60 2.0 that I have considered investing in. I was determined not to repeat myself with collecting these things, but gosh... it's my favourite Macross valkyrie. And it comes with a squishable Minmay! Can it get any better than that?
regult Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 This is the first 1/60 2.0 that I have considered investing in. I was determined not to repeat myself with collecting these things, but gosh... it's my favourite Macross valkyrie. And it comes with a squishable Minmay! Can it get any better than that? besides the sample shots, no yamato official pic (website) is showing the hikaru and minmey figures anymore!!! are they really going to include them? I am already looking every corner for the VF-1D, despite the cockpit cheat...
edwin3060 Posted February 4, 2009 Posted February 4, 2009 Well, every VF-1 v2 has been released with a pilot figure so I don't see why not. These are far less involved than the figures for the 1/60 Q-Rau anyway (which disappeared for the re-issue)
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