Mog Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 2.5 to 3-foot long TV-STYLE SDF-1. The namesake of the franchise needs to be an imposing sight for the eyes, towering/lording over all of its offspring and charges. Since I'm nearing the end of my mecha collecting, only this (and maybe some 1/60 Regults) would pull me out of semi-retirement. Quote
VFTF1 Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Well - yeah - Yamato need to make a TV style SDF-1. That's for sure. But I just don't know how they'll remain faithful to their "1/60" Philosophy with that. Also - rather than the GN-U line being full of mecha - it would be nice if Yamato made the characters that Kayodo seems to be taking its' sweet time with. I'd buy Yamato poseable figures of Misa, Minmey and the others. Heck - they can even start with the DYRL designs. Pete Quote
Letigre Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Also - rather than the GN-U line being full of mecha - it would be nice if Yamato made the characters that Kayodo seems to be taking its' sweet time with. Honestly, I would rather see the the chraracters covered with Revoltech, and the GN-U sticking with mecha, since I think that is each's series strong suit. I do wish Yamato persue doing Macross Zero vehicles in the GN-U...there are just not enough toys from that series. For what it's worth I can realistically see Kaiyodo producing them as well. Quote
edwin3060 Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Honestly, I would rather see the the chraracters covered with Revoltech, and the GN-U sticking with mecha, since I think that is each's series strong suit. I do wish Yamato persue doing Macross Zero vehicles in the GN-U...there are just not enough toys from that series. For what it's worth I can realistically see Kaiyodo producing them as well. Oh yes.. Octos please! Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Honestly, I would rather see the the chraracters covered with Revoltech, and the GN-U sticking with mecha, since I think that is each's series strong suit. I do wish Yamato persue doing Macross Zero vehicles in the GN-U...there are just not enough toys from that series. For what it's worth I can realistically see Kaiyodo producing them as well. That would be an awesome concept for Mac Zero toys, especially if all the VF-0's & SV-51's were made and in each individual mode. I'd buy those!!! Quote
Mog Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 Well - yeah - Yamato need to make a TV style SDF-1. That's for sure. But I just don't know how they'll remain faithful to their "1/60" Philosophy with that. Of course not, but it's an outright shame that no toy company has made a large-scale, updated version of the franchise's signature ship (strict adherence to the 1/60 scale be damned!). Yeah, I know we have the smaller Wave version. But I want something with enough heft and enough gravitas to show the casual observer that this ship, this robot is the head honcho. Heck, it's pretty damn shameful that we have the Macross Quarter coming out soon, but no original Macross anywhere on the horizon (not that I have anything against the Macross Quarter being produced, mind you ). With the length of the main guns being a factor, the SDF-1's definitely gotta be between 2.5 feet and 3 feet long to fit my personal criteria. Quote
miriya Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 1/60 Perfect Transormation: VF-0D VF-4 VF-9 VF-3000 Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 1/60 Perfect Transormation: VF-0D VF-4 VF-9 VF-3000 1/48 Perfect Transormation: VF-0D VF-4 VF-3000 (I hate the 9) Quote
miriya Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 1/48 Perfect Transormation: VF-0D VF-4 VF-3000 (I hate the 9) The VF-9 has great Gerwalk and Fighter modes but I dont like the battroid that much. Quote
UN Spacy Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Is Yamato even interested in making more 1/48's? Quote
eugimon Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I think it's pretty clear that the 1/60 is their scale of choice Quote
miriya Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Is Yamato even interested in making more 1/48's? I still want a Hikaru Fanjet in 1/48 with a civilan flightsuit Hikaru and Minmei on his lap and a giant Maguro Tuna fish for awesome diorama!!!! Quote
Graham Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Is Yamato even interested in making more 1/48's? Nope. Possibly the occasional reissue or limited edition if there is demand, but for all intents and purposes the 1/48 line is finished. Graham Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Nope. Possibly the occasional reissue or limited edition if there is demand, but for all intents and purposes the 1/48 line is finished. Graham We can always dream, I guess... BTW, a Gundam would totally kick a VF's ass. Gundams have God stats, standard, you know. Quote
Vostok 7 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I've been thinking about this, and I see a problem: Yamato is backing itself into a corner. Once they are done milking the V2 1/60s, what do they have left to do? I mean, there's some non-canon VF-1 schemes they can (and I hope they) do, and they could do some non-canon schemes on the 2 seaters (which I hope they make every one, considering there's only 4 models to do (VF-1D, VT-1, VE-1, VFER-1) and they sacrificed battroid accuracy on the single seat VF-1s for easy engineering of the two seaters)... But after that what's left? The only other thing in the pipeline (that we know about) is the 1/60 VF-11 (which so far is disappointing because of the lack of tailfins). Then there's the destroids, after the Tomahawk, Defender, Spartan, Phalanx, Cheyenne 1 and 2, what's left? Maybe the Octos, and maybe the Monster (I wouldn't hold my breath for either, especially in 1/60), but that's about it. Especially with them releasing V2 1/60s sooooo quickly. I hope they've got something planned because they are going to run out of things to do with Macross pretty quick if they aren't careful! Vostok 7 Quote
edwin3060 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I've been thinking about this, and I see a problem: Yamato is backing itself into a corner. Once they are done milking the V2 1/60s, what do they have left to do? I mean, there's some non-canon VF-1 schemes they can (and I hope they) do, and they could do some non-canon schemes on the 2 seaters (which I hope they make every one, considering there's only 4 models to do (VF-1D, VT-1, VE-1, VFER-1) and they sacrificed battroid accuracy on the single seat VF-1s for easy engineering of the two seaters)... But after that what's left? The only other thing in the pipeline (that we know about) is the 1/60 VF-11 (which so far is disappointing because of the lack of tailfins). Then there's the destroids, after the Tomahawk, Defender, Spartan, Phalanx, Cheyenne 1 and 2, what's left? Maybe the Octos, and maybe the Monster (I wouldn't hold my breath for either, especially in 1/60), but that's about it. Especially with them releasing V2 1/60s sooooo quickly. I hope they've got something planned because they are going to run out of things to do with Macross pretty quick if they aren't careful! Vostok 7 From various anime licenses, VF-0B,C,D VF-4 VF-11B Booster From VF-X2 license, VA-3 Invader VF-11 Protect Armour VF-17 VF-19A VF-22 More Obscure VFs VF-9 VF-3000 VF-5000 And that's just off the top of my head. I don't really see a problem here! Quote
Vostok 7 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 From various anime licenses, VF-0B,C,D VF-4 VF-11B Booster From VF-X2 license, VA-3 Invader VF-11 Protect Armour VF-17 VF-19A VF-22 More Obscure VFs VF-9 VF-3000 VF-5000 And that's just off the top of my head. I don't really see a problem here! Oh, I know there's stuff they CAN do, but unless they're working on most of those NOW, we ain't seeing anything for some time. The VF-0D/B/C could be turned out relatively quickly, but they've showed no sign of working on it. The rest of your list (other than the VF-11, -21/22 & -19 variants) will have to be engineered mostly from scratch... Remember how long it took them to get the 1/60 YF-19 done? Geez. And I thought indications were they don't have the VF-X2 license anymore? (But they DID do those VF-X2 colored figures recently) As far as the VF-4, Graham-san stated that they told him they have no plans for a 1/60 version any time soon. Combine that with the fact the 1/48 line is dead means that they're only making a 1/200 one in the mini line. If they were truthful with Graham, that means they aren't even engineering one yet which is the most time consuming part of coming up with a new toy. They just haven't shown us anything or given any indication of what they've got down the pipeline beyond the current lines. Vostok 7 Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 I stand firm with my wish for a Yammie 0D Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 If they make a VF-0D with all new shatter proof Arms/shoulders, I'll definitely get one!! Then the VF-11B & Beagle ride armor, All 3 1/60 Max Valkyries...... I need to win the lottery!! Quote
Renato Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Wish-list: Variable Glaug, VF-9, Full-Armoured Thunderbolt. Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 If they make a VF-0D with all new shatter proof Arms/shoulders, I'll definitely get one!! Then the VF-11B & Beagle ride armor, All 3 1/60 Max Valkyries...... I need to win the lottery!! Man, I don't even care about the arms/shoulders... I JUST WANT A 0D! Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Man, I don't even care about the arms/shoulders... I JUST WANT A 0D! You say that now!! Wait til you shell out around $200.00 dollars or so shipped for one to have the arms or shoulders shatter!! Trust me, it will matter that the arms are redesigned or positively fixed!! For without doubt the VF-0's are some the best designed fighters of the Macross series, Its a shame they have this reputation still!! All in 1/60 of course: -VF-4 -VF-2SS -VF-2JA -1/3000 SDF-1 TV & DYRL -some one bashes Robotech -Zentradi battle pods -Zentradi Fighter plane from the TV series (forgot its official name) -More enemy mecha -1/3000 Macross cannon -Metal Siren Quote
Vostok 7 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 You say that now!! Wait til you shell out around $200.00 dollars or so shipped for one to have the arms or shoulders shatter!! Trust me, it will matter that the arms are redesigned or positively fixed!! For without doubt the VF-0's are some the best designed fighters of the Macross series, Its a shame they have this reputation still!! All in 1/60 of course: -VF-4 -VF-2SS -VF-2JA -1/3000 SDF-1 TV & DYRL -some one bashes Robotech -Zentradi battle pods -Zentradi Fighter plane from the TV series (forgot its official name) -More enemy mecha -1/3000 Macross cannon -Metal Siren Unfortunately, I doubt the VF-2s or the Metal Siren will ever be done in our lifetimes And someone bashes Robotech. Vostok 7 Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Well I agree that Macross II is a bandai license after all, but since they have no love for it, maybe Yamato would adopt there mecha design's and say what the hell, a VF-2SS+SAP and Metal Siren in 1/60, it would be a huge seller!! You don't have to love the OVA, but the Valkyries are awesome!! And everytime someone bashes Robotech, an angel gets its wings!! Quote
edwin3060 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Well I agree that Macross II is a bandai license after all, but since they have no love for it, maybe Yamato would adopt there mecha design's and say what the hell, a VF-2SS+SAP and Metal Siren in 1/60, it would be a huge seller!! You don't have to love the OVA, but the Valkyries are awesome!! And everytime someone bashes Robotech, an angel gets its wings!! Bandai will probably sit on the license till Kingdom come, doing nothing with it Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Thats true & it so blows!! I guess with Bandai if its not Gundam or a super super cash flow, its not worth it..... Quote
Vifam7 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Thats true & it so blows!! I guess with Bandai if its not Gundam or a super super cash flow, its not worth it..... The continued belief of this nonsense is amazing. Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 Which nonsense are you referring too? Quote
Dobber Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 How about a mass produced version of my custom SV-51 Chris Quote
cyde01 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 How about a mass produced version of my custom SV-51 Chris YES!!!! YES!!!!! Quote
Vifam7 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) Which nonsense are you referring too? That Bandai only cares about Gundam. While it is very disappointing that Bandai has never supported MacII with any kind merchandise (save one model kit), we need to be fair in regards to that situation. Hopefully, the VF-2SS will soon be released as part of the VF100s line. Anyway, since this is a Yamato thread, a Gnerl fighter pod would certainly be something interesting. Of all the enemy mecha, it's one of the coolest looking. It certainly can't be that hard to make. Edited January 21, 2009 by Vifam7 Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 (edited) Sorry about that, I guess I should have worded that differently, But true if it is part of the 1/100 scale line at least, I'll be happy with that!! Most of my books are all packed away still, The Gnerl fighter pod is the one I was thinking of the other day, I always wondered why that one has never been made into a toy yet??? If Yamato would consider it for 1/60 scale, that would awesome!! Edited January 21, 2009 by 505thAirborne Quote
505thAirborne Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 How about a mass produced version of my custom SV-51 Chris Thats a no brainer my friend!! They would have to make a lot of those, it would sell out very fast!!! Quote
Vostok 7 Posted January 21, 2009 Posted January 21, 2009 How about a mass produced version of my custom SV-51 Chris I mentioned it earlier in this thread, but YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!! YAMATO PLEASE!!! Heck, I wouldn't mind them releasing a whole slew of 'Real World' non-canon SV-51s. With Russian stars please Vostok 7 Quote
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