ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) ack, :edit: Overdrive talks to Yamato Rep, didn't show up to be cut.. Mods can change if they have time. :-) Sorry I`m a little late. Ok just met the people at Yamato and we got the information you asked for. First they are adjusting the design of the arms of the VF-0S which is one of the reason it's shipping late. They realize they had a problem with the arms and they're not going to be the same arms as the first production version. It may not be the same as the fixed VF-0A arms but you should assume they will get it right before they release it this time. How much will it be adjusted I don`t know but they are aware of the problem and are trying to fix it. Hope this helps Thanks Overdrive!!!! Interesting hey! I'll be grabbing one, probably get it in a month by the time i get my funds together, then can confirm for yas. VF-0S for the win! Edited September 5, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 what, another fix? blegh, Just make the arm assembly out of aluminum and call it a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well I just got my new VF-0S with booster, and it's great. I'm so glad that they fixed the feet too and made them with a locking mechanism. The arms are tight...very tight....I was afraid of breaking them initially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 Sounds like it's not really a fix, but a remake, will be interesting to see pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 fix the loose legs too while they're at it.... (or did they already fix it with the Shinn VF-0A release?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) No loose legs with my Shin at all, tight. Only thing they needed to fix with the legs is how the backpack locked to the legs in fighter mode. (it doesn't lock properly at all). Anyone else have the backpack fighter mode locking problem or is it just mine? Edited September 5, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 fix the loose legs too while they're at it.... (or did they already fix it with the Shinn VF-0A release?) Fixed already. The only one with the loose legs (and also splitting apart) is the first VF-0S release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 So...the VF-0A had an arm fix, but it wasn't much of a fix, right? I've always wanted to pick up a VF-0A, but was put off by my experience with my VF-0S. If the joints are tighter, and the arm fix is good this time, then I might be swayed to nab one, finally. Assuming they apply this fix to an improved 0A as well, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 This is good news, but I think I'll take Bandai's VF-0 for a test flight before trying another Yamato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i'd love to get one vf-0 with a redesigned arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkReaper Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Bandai's VF-0 is a 1/100 partsformer, it's not really comparable to yamato's. How difficult can it be to fix the arms, they already fixed them for the Ghost releases. Just take the vf-0s from those and put em in a no ghost box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 This is good news, but I think I'll take Bandai's VF-0 for a test flight before trying another Yamato. i don't expect much for 1/100 scale. The yamato design is beautiful as it is unbeatable. Specially in 1/60 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatMoose Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 fix the loose legs too while they're at it.... (or did they already fix it with the Shinn VF-0A release?) Yep, both of mine are like that. Got another odd problem with my Shin -0A, the feet don't close all the way together in fighter mode. There's a split there that is not present in my first-edition -0S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i don't expect much for 1/100 scale. The yamato design is beautiful as it is unbeatable. Specially in 1/60 scale. QFT!!! The Bandai 1/100 might turn out good, but the 1/60 VF-0 is beautiful as can be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I'd probably buy a VF0S if it had a brand new better am design... my floppy armed (but thankfully unbroken) VF-0A makes me sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoducks Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 So the VF-0 will be fixed, for good, FINALLY. Yamato should put something on the box for future rereleases that have the fixed arm design. Some sellers will probably want to dump the old ones before offering the new ones. I guess investing time and money to fix it is a good sign for a possible 0D (Yamato pleeeeeeese). Or an armoured buldle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmegaD3k Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Fantastic news! Although I've had my VF-0's since the first initial release and never had any problems with the arms (up until now..), this might motivate me to get a couple more "Phoenix's" (if that is the 0's official "name" or "callsign"). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 great, at last...after the floppy disaster my first release VF-0S was, I decided to never buy another Zero valk, I really want the VF-0A Shin, but when the exploding arm issue began I was like, hell no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I suppose it's good news, although it seems like it took way too long to figure this mess out. And this information is useless to me, if at the end of the day I'm still going to be playing Russian roulette with Yamato's releases. If they can't or are unwilling to invest a couple of cents on a sticker that says "revised", "ver 1.5" or whatever then they won't get any money from me. Oh, and the same goes for the YF-19. Give us a sticker or release the damn combo pack already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-Zero Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Problem with the arms ? I have a VF-0S, its only problem is its hand's grip is weak. It's kind of hard to make it hold the gun... Is this the same problem with the new release ones ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 (edited) Bandai's VF-0 is a 1/100 partsformer, it's not really comparable to yamato's. It's a VF-0 toy, and that fact alone makes it comparable. As for being a parts-former, that's nothing more than an assumption. Bandai has stated the VF-25 would require parts to be removed for transformation but they have said no such thing for the rest of the 1/100 line. Edited September 5, 2008 by eriku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 i don't expect much for 1/100 scale. The yamato design is beautiful as it is unbeatable. Specially in 1/60 scale. I had one, and while it was a nice toy I wouldn't say it's unbeatable. Every toy leaves room for improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 No loose legs with my Shin at all, tight. Only thing they needed to fix with the legs is how the backpack locked to the legs in fighter mode. (it doesn't lock properly at all). Anyone else have the backpack fighter mode locking problem or is it just mine? Hey ruskiiVFaussie, yeah, my VF-0A is the same way, not best in design for how it is suppose to lock in place, comes loose alot. So you're definitely not the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I hope Yamato makes a significant indicator on the box that says whether the VF-0S has the new arms or not, maybe a slight packaging difference, like changing the color of the background or something. A sticker is easily removed, the color of an entire printed background is not. The reason why I say this is because I too, want a VF-0 at some point. I know some fans hate the design because it is so reminscent of the VF-1, but I love it, its the valk I always saw as bridging the gap between a fully fledged variable fighter(VF-1), and a conventionally powered fighter like the F-14. The A model is so damn sexy too, love that grey paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumdumgai Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) I only wanted one VF-0 for certain and that was the VF-0A, which I got before the news of cracked shoulders came up, and the shoulders disintegrated. I am not buying anymore VF-0s, unless a VF-0D comes out. It's too bad we can't get free replacement arms, because I'm not paying money to fix what shouldn't be broke. Burn in hell HG. edit: rephrased for making sense Edited September 6, 2008 by Sumdumgai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 I had one, and while it was a nice toy I wouldn't say it's unbeatable. Every toy leaves room for improvement. I'll rephrase that i don't hold hope for bandai to best yamato's anyways, smaller scale is aiming low as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Hey ruskiiVFaussie, yeah, my VF-0A is the same way, not best in design for how it is suppose to lock in place, comes loose alot. So you're definitely not the only one. cool. luckily the legs are solid and lock (not into the backpack tho) just not floppy, so it's not that noticable really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I always saw as bridging the gap between a fully fledged variable fighter(VF-1), and a conventionally powered fighter like the F-14. You and me both think the same in this regard. I think they should redesign it so that it's solid like the new 1/60 VF-1. -Kyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I really like the streamlined form as compared to the sharp contours of the vf-1. Even if it is the precursor of the vf-1. They should spruce up the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I really like the streamlined form as compared to the sharp contours of the vf-1. Even if it is the precursor of the vf-1. They should spruce up the line. I had a VF0A, it was one of the first Yamato’s I got. It was so loose that I sold it right away. I also have a VF0S that is pretty loose too but I transformed it into Batroid mode and it has been sitting there untouched since then. I’m afraid if I yell too loud it will crumble. I do have a VF0S with Ghost and that sucker is tight as a drum! If the new VF0A is like the re-release of the VF0S I will be all over that sucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianop Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 The sept restock of the vf-0s from hlj would be the fixed versions am i right? Or would there be no way to tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 And I will write for the millionth time... MY VF-OS has no problems. My VF-OA is kind loose. My old VFOA is gone along with it's $#@)#@ falling off arms and legs VFTF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiriyu Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Sure would be nice if updated replacement arms/parts would be made available independently. There are a lot of Zeros out there that are currently useless junk. I have one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 what is taking yamato so long with this? isn't the competition from bandai enough to make them move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'm trying to get confirmation from Yamato about what (if anything), is happening. Whether anything is actually happening depends on who at Yamato Overdrive spoke to. If it was just some junior sales flunky, they may have just given Overdrive a line of sales BS. If however, it was the CEO or head of product development, that may be another story. Stay tuned. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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