eugimon Posted October 6, 2008 Posted October 6, 2008 Hm odd, considering it's not out for another entire month and they generally don't charge you until the product is there, and I don't have the charge at all, only on the VF-1A. I'd email 'em and ask them what gives. hmm, well, i think it's because that particular order also has the destroid on it, so they processed the whole order rather than break it up. I'm okay with that.
Hikuro Posted October 6, 2008 Posted October 6, 2008 Ah, well if that was the case no biggie, hope you put specific notes to have them ship the destroid seperately unless you're cool not seeing it until november.
eugimon Posted October 6, 2008 Posted October 6, 2008 Ah, well if that was the case no biggie, hope you put specific notes to have them ship the destroid seperately unless you're cool not seeing it until november. Actually, I don't know where I'm gonna be living next month so i've asked them not to ship anything till I have an address to ship to...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 6, 2008 Posted October 6, 2008 I've been thinking, maybe Yamato should utilize the old shoulder hinge design from the old 1/60 toy. That seemed to be made out of POM, and we NEVER had any reported breakages for it. The difference being mainly in shape. The shouler hinge itself had 2 pegs molded on, that plugged into an upper, and lower socket, rather than having one single pin go into 3 pieces. It is hard to explain if most of you have not seen what the old 1/60 hinge looked like.
adrianop Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 Is there going to be a 1A Max coming anytime soon? Havent heard anything regarding the genius.
Sumdumgai Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 I certainly hope so, adrianop. The DYRL VF-1A Max is what I've been waiting for from the 1/60 v2 line.
Javabean Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 If you notice the stickers for 1S fastpacks, there include blue & green skulls markings! Yes believe Max & even Kakizaki are on the cards soon, probably next year.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) I think the TV 1A Max should be released first, and DYRL? after. With the 1A 1/48 TV Max still in sight (for jap residents atleast) the 1A Max TV 1/60 v.2 would benefit more wouldn't it? But when has Yamato expressed their logic with releases. (not recently!) Edited October 7, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 the 1A Max TV 1/60 v.2 would benefit more wouldn't it? But when has Yamato expressed their logic with releases. (not recently!) I think with both Bandai and Yamato, flashy designs that are more visually appealing are catered to more than combat relevance. For example Max's TV VF-1A was used in Max's most important episodes, yet the only toy coming out in japan is an extremely limited edition version that you can only get via a special promotion. Yet his DYRL 1A is always made, as well as his 1J. Sure the 1J was given when he was promoted, and he used it to escort Komilia in a space baby carriage. In the end, his 1J is mainly relevant because it was flashy and indicative of his rank promotion. Even hasegawa has yet to release Max's TV 1A, and they are a model kit company.
adrianop Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 I certainly hope so, adrianop. The DYRL VF-1A Max is what I've been waiting for from the 1/60 v2 line. Same. What good is the Skull Squadron without the Jenuis afterall. Next year eh, and I was hoping to complete my trio by Xmas.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 7, 2008 Posted October 7, 2008 I think with both Bandai and Yamato, flashy designs that are more visually appealing are catered to more than combat relevance. For example Max's TV VF-1A was used in Max's most important episodes, yet the only toy coming out in japan is an extremely limited edition version that you can only get via a special promotion. Yet his DYRL 1A is always made, as well as his 1J. Sure the 1J was given when he was promoted, and he used it to escort Komilia in a space baby carriage. In the end, his 1J is mainly relevant because it was flashy and indicative of his rank promotion. Even hasegawa has yet to release Max's TV 1A, and they are a model kit company. Heh, that is very sad. Hasegawa is punching out all these non-canon fan custom schemes and still not Max 1A TV. tisk!
Hikuro Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 I'm just wondering when in the heck am I going to get my damn Vf-1A, had I bought it elsewhere, I'd have it sometime ago.
Javabean Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) I think with both Bandai and Yamato, flashy designs that are more visually appealing are catered to more than combat relevance. For example Max's TV VF-1A was used in Max's most important episodes, yet the only toy coming out in japan is an extremely limited edition version that you can only get via a special promotion. Yet his DYRL 1A is always made, as well as his 1J. Sure the 1J was given when he was promoted, and he used it to escort Komilia in a space baby carriage. In the end, his 1J is mainly relevant because it was flashy and indicative of his rank promotion. Even hasegawa has yet to release Max's TV 1A, and they are a model kit company. I do agree that while TV 1A Max mades numerous importance appearance, yet the only toy came out will be a limited release. I wud love to see Kakizaki TV 1A in 1/60 as well as Hikaru (soon to release) & Max (will ever release?). Kakizaki's DYRL green 1A toys was released in 1/48, yet I never get to see his aircraft clearly (with any tint of green?) in the movie, before he got blown off on earth. Edited October 8, 2008 by Javabean
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) Why don't they give Hikaru's VF-1J Cannon Fodder any love? it got a screentime of like 4 seconds! I'm dying here Yamato! Edited October 8, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
Necron_99 Posted October 8, 2008 Posted October 8, 2008 I'm just wondering when in the heck am I going to get my damn Vf-1A, had I bought it elsewhere, I'd have it sometime ago. where did you buy it from?
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) In the end, his 1J is mainly relevant because it was flashy and indicative of his rank promotion. Don't forget that is when he and milia get to be seen in the super valk upgrade too. So it's like now he is even more deadly as a pilot with the valk given more speed. In macross II the super valk with fast pack was almost a super robot! Edited October 9, 2008 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker
s001 Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I only got one question: Why the hell Yamato keep making the DYRL fast packs in that blue-green color when the movie shows very clear that they are navy blue in color???
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 (edited) Don't forget that is when he and milia get to be seen in the super valk upgrade too. So it's like now he is even more deadly as a pilot with the valk given more speed. In macross II the super valk with fast pack was almost a super robot! Didn't notice, half way between episode 2 and 3 they were dropping like flies. lol Un Spacy sucked so much ass against the Marduk........ The Metal Siren on the other hand... (except when Silvie didn't know how to get it out of first gear) Edited October 9, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Don't forget that is when he and milia get to be seen in the super valk upgrade too. So it's like now he is even more deadly as a pilot with the valk given more speed. That plane, even with SUPER parts was not significant in combat though, all it did was give Max a more flashy looking valkyrie to fly.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) That plane, even with SUPER parts was not significant in combat though, all it did was give Max a more flashy looking valkyrie to fly. And micro missiles! hmm i'd like to think it was alot better in combat (speed and armour) in comparison to a VF-1 without it? Edited October 10, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 And micro missiles! hmm i'd like to think it was alot better in combat (speed and armour) in comparison to a VF-1 without it? What I am getting at is combat relevance. Max's most important scenes had him using the VF-1A.
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) Oh yeah. sorry your correct. Hikaru alone was shown to be using the Booby Ducks in a bad ass way. Max and his gnarly abilities were put to better use with puttin up with Millia's cooking around that time. He went missing, Mr K felt he had to be brought back in Mac 7 to make up for it. DYRL? i think both were equal in the limelight overall, but again Hikaru with the Strike. Edited October 10, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) That plane, even with SUPER parts was not significant in combat though, all it did was give Max a more flashy looking valkyrie to fly. True but the same could be said of any upgraded mecha. Doesn't mean people dont like the upgrade more. For example I much prefer hikaru in roy's vf-1S because that is when he is at his most experienced as a pilot and the overall appeal of that plane. Just as I like the armored VF-0S regardless of how little time it got in macross zero. Not everyone buys based on how much or how little exposure a given robot gets you know. There are other factors too. Ozuma is not the main character in macross frontier but I think he has a way better looking mecha than alto. Whereas it's the reverse for Macross Zero: I think shin's cannon fodder looks better than white VF-0S. (I hate too much white) The vf-11 cannon fodders got blown away with ease in macross plus and macross 7, but I like the grey scheme, and the simplicity of the bot mode a lot. But they are just background pilots getting their butt kicked and shown to be not doing anything unless a good pilot is in one. They are not heroic, basara has much more significance in his cutting edge vf-19 which saves the galaxy, but why are the grunt so popular? Not because they have a major important person using one and doing something of significance. But other things like personal taste. I hate the coloured stripe system of the DYRL valks. Another thing is I hate the idea that each pilot is in the same team and each of them gets a skull emblem. I don't give a crap if max's battle against miria was handled much more smoothly in animation for the movie than the crappy tv series version. Max is better in the SDF:M with a blue VF-1J (most iconic to me) and Miria is cooler in that green grunt Qrau. (green Qrau with markings just looks better to me) Admittedly I like the upgraded tech and details in the movie editions. But hate the outside paintscheme of the movie. TV series was the real war, so Miria was iconic in her red vf-1J which she used to fight off the desperate zentradi, and max is iconic in the blue VF-1J because that what he used to fight alongside her as a team of aces. His super upgrade is him able to really unleash hell on large numbers of enemies and fight at full potential. So although there is no flashy animation involved the footage of him fighting back to back with his lover in the most significant episode (when the humans are armed with everything they can throw at the aliens; reaction missiles and all - this is the final battle that will determine who wins or loses) that is what people will remember the most. Edited October 11, 2008 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker
kanedaestes Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I will say this....I love Max's VF-1J. It is my fav valk. Ever since it first came on screen i was smitten. I did love his 1A from the series but his 1J was more badass. From a marketing aspect it is more like it has a tone of color and the first different color valk you see except the 1D. Everything else is mostly white with a few glimpses of other all color valks. Plus he had one of the coolest transformation sequences ever in that valk. When Hikaru first got the Bobby Duck, Max was turning over in space then in mid turn he change to Battroid and kicked ass. One of the best scenes in the whole series.
Javabean Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Received my 1A Hikky yesty. So far so good, hv made 1 transformation with no prblms. The 1A looks great & I'm beginning to like this 1/60 ver.2. Looking forward on next 1J.
Mechinyun Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I will say this....I love Max's VF-1J. It is my fav valk. Ever since it first came on screen i was smitten. I did love his 1A from the series but his 1J was more badass. From a marketing aspect it is more like it has a tone of color and the first different color valk you see except the 1D. Everything else is mostly white with a few glimpses of other all color valks. Plus he had one of the coolest transformation sequences ever in that valk. When Hikaru first got the Bobby Duck, Max was turning over in space then in mid turn he change to Battroid and kicked ass. One of the best scenes in the whole series. Which episode is this in?
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) I believe it was the episode where Max (1J) was flying escort for Misa (going to see her dad back on earth) and he got caught up kicking ass elswhere and didn't have the time to protect Misa at the same time (Kamjin's ploy) that's when Hikaru came in and blasted his way there in like under a minute and wasted everything in his wake. Such is the power and speed of the Booby Duck'd VF-1S. My fav episode (before final battle). Edited October 11, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie
Javabean Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) If i'm not wrong, Max & his squadron is not equipped with Booby duck yet during the escort. Otherwise if they are, Max will kick double ass out of it, even without Hikaru to the rescue. Edited October 11, 2008 by Javabean
ruskiiVFaussie Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Correct, this was the first mission of the booby ducks. Hikaru got first dibs on the new stuff just like the GBP-1S.
Hikuro Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Hey, question, anyone get their stuff from LAF toys yet? : / it's almost been long over a week since they charged me and I still ain't see squat.
Javabean Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Think we are drifting off the topic discussing storyline...hehe...shall we get back to 1/60 discussion Edited October 11, 2008 by Javabean
sqidd Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Hey, question, anyone get their stuff from LAF toys yet? : / it's almost been long over a week since they charged me and I still ain't see squat. I haven’t gotten a thing from them. I have been charged and I am waiting on a VF-1A Higgy with S&S parts. I sent an email a few days back and no response. Anyone have any info on this? And to stay on topic…..sorta. Has anyone received their VF-1A Higgy with S&S parts already from a different vendor? Have they even been released yet? And if someone does have one do you have a small report you can post about it? Thanks Jason
HoveringCheesecake Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I haven’t gotten a thing from them. I have been charged and I am waiting on a VF-1A Higgy with S&S parts. I sent an email a few days back and no response. Anyone have any info on this? And to stay on topic…..sorta. Has anyone received their VF-1A Higgy with S&S parts already from a different vendor? Have they even been released yet? And if someone does have one do you have a small report you can post about it? Thanks Jason I was charged for the stand-alone Roy but he was waiting for the 1J Hikaru to come in before he shipped my order. I wouldn't worry about it, Los is a good guy. We'll get our stuff from him.
Mr. Troska! Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 I just ordered the 2.0 Vf-1S from him yesterday; perhaps I should have misgivings, but I'm willing to wait a while longer.
Necron_99 Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 And to stay on topic…..sorta. Has anyone received their VF-1A Higgy with S&S parts already from a different vendor? Have they even been released yet? I've had my VF-1A Hikaru with S&S parts for about a month or so now. It might have only been a couple of weeks, and I ordered him from HLJ.
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