Vifam7 Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 Bandai is moving away from that route, they are using PVC less and less. I don't know. They're still making GFFs and what's the new Robot Spirit figures made of? Anyone have a Robot Spirit 00 Gundam? This is a partsformer so Bandai may opt to use PVC in certain areas that need strength. Like the crotch and shoulder areas. As for the price, if it is indeed 4800 yen, it's pretty much what I expected. GFF level pricing. We shall see if this will be a parts falling off mess or a nice solid toy. The reviews on the recent GFF Alex with Chobham armor gives me hope.
QuinJester Posted November 5, 2008 Posted November 5, 2008 I don't know. They're still making GFFs and what's the new Robot Spirit figures made of? Anyone have a Robot Spirit 00 Gundam? This is a partsformer so Bandai may opt to use PVC in certain areas that need strength. Like the crotch and shoulder areas. As for the price, if it is indeed 4800 yen, it's pretty much what I expected. GFF level pricing. We shall see if this will be a parts falling off mess or a nice solid toy. The reviews on the recent GFF Alex with Chobham armor gives me hope. The Damashii figs are marketed as all being non PVC, ABS and POM construction.
IXTL Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 (edited) More pics of the 1/100 VF-25F. http://www.amiami.com/shop/ProductInfo/product_id/109377 That's a lot of parts forming. Edited November 6, 2008 by IXTL
Vifam7 Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 Looks fantastic in fighter mode. Real good looking landing gears and tires.
jenius Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 Articulation looks really good but I suppose it should be with all those parts being swapped.
AcroRay Posted November 6, 2008 Posted November 6, 2008 Nice, and nice for the price! Winner for me, and it'll nicely fit my 1/100 kit & toy collection. Can't wait to get one.
Sumdumgai Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Looks way better than the 1/60 even with the gap in fighter mode. I like it.
miriya Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 I love it! The battroid looks great! Not too fond of the fighter mode on this version but I probably wont pose it that way unless I get an ozma version.
Graham Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Looking mighty purty. Put me down for two. Graham
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 The main thing that I don't like, is the fact that you need to swap out parts for the thighs in gerwalk mode...or add in parts. Other than that, the toy looks great so far, detailed for it's size, and unlike a variable plamo in the same scale, this one is exponentially more survivable. I look forward to more releases.
sev Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Is there any chance Bandai will change the canopy color to the same purple-blue that is on the 1/60? That is the only thing I think should really be changed at this point. Otherwise, it's pretty nice.
biggooftoybox Posted November 7, 2008 Posted November 7, 2008 Wow those pics look good to me. However the price does seem a bit steep. But compared to the 1/60 DX version, that's 60% price difference, i guess that is acceptable. I can accept those parts forming pieces, it doesn't look too bad although there are many many pieces.
Dobber Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Not too bad. What I don't get, though, is that if you need to swap out the cratch peice then why are the legs still in the wrong spot like the 1/60??? I mean transformation has been taken out of the equation so why the wrong placement? Chris
Lobizon Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Bandai 1/100 VF100's VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie Alto Custom available in HLj.com Bandai 1/100 VF100's VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie Alto Custom--->here for 4.560 Yens Lobi
ntsan Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Bandai 1/100 VF100's VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie Alto Custom available in HLj.com Bandai 1/100 VF100's VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie Alto Custom--->here for 4.560 Yens Lobi cheers! pre-ordered!
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 8, 2008 Posted November 8, 2008 Not too bad. What I don't get, though, is that if you need to swap out the cratch peice then why are the legs still in the wrong spot like the 1/60??? I mean transformation has been taken out of the equation so why the wrong placement? I wonder the same thing.
protostar8 Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Not too bad. What I don't get, though, is that if you need to swap out the cratch peice then why are the legs still in the wrong spot like the 1/60??? I mean transformation has been taken out of the equation so why the wrong placement? Chris I was thinking the same thing.
Sumdumgai Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Not too bad. What I don't get, though, is that if you need to swap out the cratch peice then why are the legs still in the wrong spot like the 1/60??? I mean transformation has been taken out of the equation so why the wrong placement? Chris Because they put in enough effort to get it done, but not enough to make it blow-your-pants-off fantastic. It looks good, but you ask yourself "what were they thinking?"
DarkReaper Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Normally I would argue about cost/profit ratios but as development and production costs would be the same if they just moved the hole 5mm further down, I say Bandai just doesn't give a damn and just scales down 1/60 parts where they can.
Savvi Posted November 9, 2008 Posted November 9, 2008 Quite a few swap parts. And it looks good in plane mode. The bad point, it the canopy, the windshield colour should be purply-blue. I hope the articulation is good, not like those Gundam Fix Figure line haha. The Damashii line, gives me hope and I would get 2 of them so I can put them in with my Gundams and other 1/100s. VF-25G is definitely on my list of purchase
emajnthis Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Not too bad. What I don't get, though, is that if you need to swap out the cratch peice then why are the legs still in the wrong spot like the 1/60??? I mean transformation has been taken out of the equation so why the wrong placement? Chris I take it as a blessing, it just means someone can modify the crotch piece to have the legs sit lower like the model kit and have it be 100% accurate.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Since Bandai has included the mega cock of doom in their toys of the VF-25, I'd be interested in seeing why, since the 1/100 certainly did not need it, so it doesn't seem to be on accident, I just want to know the reason.
Black Valkyrie Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 I would get 2 of them so I can put them in with my Gundams and other 1/100s. VF-25G is definitely on my list of purchase Interesting .
Vifam7 Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Quite a few swap parts. And it looks good in plane mode. The bad point, it the canopy, the windshield colour should be purply-blue. The canopy color should change as the product comes closer to release. It ought to be clear or transparent purple. I hope the articulation is good, not like those Gundam Fix Figure line haha. The Damashii line, gives me hope and I would get 2 of them so I can put them in with my Gundams and other 1/100s. VF-25G is definitely on my list of purchase I'm getting 2 as well. One for battroid mode and one for fighter mode. This way, I won't have to bother with constant parts-forming.
IXTL Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 From Tamashii Web's latest diary update. http://tamashii.jp-network.co.jp/staff_dia...y.php?eid=00140
sev Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Is it just me or does the Alto figure in Figter mode have the purple-blue canopy color now?
ntsan Posted November 10, 2008 Posted November 10, 2008 Is it just me or does the Alto figure in Figter mode have the purple-blue canopy color now? Yeah I think that is the final color for the toy
anime52k8 Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 Is it just me or does the Alto figure in Figter mode have the purple-blue canopy color now? still looks like the same toilet bowl cleaner blue to me.
Midi_Amp Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 (edited) Wow, I've been busy with the 1/72 Bandai model kit and totally oblivious about the VF-100's. Seeing that the VF-100's has clearer picture of what will be on sale, I'm probably ditching the Macross F model kit altogether for this line. A 1/100 scale toy with 5000 yen price totally fits my budget and my house... I was quite worried that anything bigger than a 1/100 scale (anything) would cramped my house. My wife already complaints about the abundant Revoltech and Gundam model kit strewn around the place, so a 1/100 valks are just what I need. Part swapping is a non issue for me, and what I love about the VF-100 is... Pronounced hip movement! Edited November 11, 2008 by Midi_Amp
sev Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 Look at the Fighter version compared to the Gerwalk in that pic above. The canopy is a different color on the one in fighter mode.
bandit29 Posted November 11, 2008 Posted November 11, 2008 (edited) Early bird at HLJ 4800 yen http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN954818 sorry if this has been posted along with international shipping (probably at least 2000 yen) and a crappy exchange rate...grrr Edited November 11, 2008 by dejr8bud
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