miriya Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks guys. Actually 18000 JPY looks pretty decent at about $182. Then shipping will be like $30ish? That sounds decent. Maybe I will wait for that. But I really cant wait to see how the armored ozma looks in fighter mode colored. The clear prototype makes it difficult for me to get an overall idea of how good the sculpt will be.
edwin3060 Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 What's wrong with the wings? Vostok 7 Not only do the wings have a dihedral starting at the wing glove root, but the wings themselves are curved upwards instead of being straight like they are supposed to be. Not a deal killer for me, but someone posted here that this was the biggest issue the Japanese fans had. If I had to get only 1 DX, I would go for the Ozma Armoured Bundle, no doubt. Of course, that's because the VF-27 is not available
Vostok 7 Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Not only do the wings have a dihedral starting at the wing glove root, but the wings themselves are curved upwards instead of being straight like they are supposed to be. Not a deal killer for me, but someone posted here that this was the biggest issue the Japanese fans had. If I had to get only 1 DX, I would go for the Ozma Armoured Bundle, no doubt. Of course, that's because the VF-27 is not available I thought the upward curve was lineart accurate? Vostok 7
QuinJester Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I thought the upward curve was lineart accurate? Vostok 7 Difficult to say. There exists no lineart that shows the VF-25 from a head-on perspective.
Kyp Durron Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Difficult to say. There exists no lineart that shows the VF-25 from a head-on perspective. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...st&p=709745 -Kyp
eriku Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Technically he did say 'lineart', but point taken. Correct or not, the curved wings on the DX never bothered me. Actually when I first saw them I thought, "Oooh, curved wings! That's new for a valk, isn't it?"
Kyp Durron Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Well, it's the same thing considering that screen shot was taken from the 1st episode. I guess this means that only the 1/100 version has the wings anime accurate. -Kyp
Vostok 7 Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Well, it's the same thing considering that screen shot was taken from the 1st episode. I guess this means that only the 1/100 version has the wings anime accurate. -Kyp So the anime shows the wings being straight, but side lineart shows the wings decidedly angling upwards. I thought this was discussed in one of the earlier DX threads and it was determined that angled/curved wings were "correct", if not anime correct, it's at least they way the Hoary Froating Head wanted them. Vostok 7
badboy00z Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I think the side profile "line art" on the box was done with a built model for reference. There isn't a side profile line art that SK drew AFAIK.
MacrossJunkie Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Got my notice that my Luca has shipped. Hopefully, it will arrive either tomorrow or the day after. I'm both anticipating and dreading it. Mostly just hoping for the best that I get one of the ones that have less noticeable variation in color...
m0n5t3r Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Gosh this unlucky guy's luca had "004" markings on both shoulders, instead of "SMS" and "004" on each shoulder. what a shame WTF bandai just only noticed this... do all the RVFs that recently came out have this marking error? Edited March 31, 2009 by m0n5t3r
Vostok 7 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I think the side profile "line art" on the box was done with a built model for reference. There isn't a side profile line art that SK drew AFAIK. There has to be SK-drawn lineart SOMEWHERE because I'm sure he didn't make the 3D models for the show None of it has been officially released yet, I guess. Vostok 7
drifand Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Quite sure SK's lego model's had no curved wings, if that helps ;-)
Roy's Blues Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I had some extra $$ this week from converting lightsabers, so I ordered DX Chogokin VF-25G Messiah Valkyrie Michael Custom from HLJ. It ended up being 196.00 shipped via EMS to USA. Any tips or a video transformation guide? I've been away for a while from MW, and hope to be on more often.
SuperHobo Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Anyone else besides me got some nasty stress marks on their super pack missile packs on the stick portion of the ball joint?
MacrossJunkie Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Anyone else besides me got some nasty stress marks on their super pack missile packs on the stick portion of the ball joint? Surprisingly, not me. I was pretty abusive with those and bending them in ways I shouldn't trying to position them when at the time I had the boosters attached incorrectly and couldn't figure out why everyone else had so much space between the boosters to the shoulders. Then I read the warning by other people that they were getting stress marks near the ball joint and I was like, "Oh, err... oops"
MacrossJunkie Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Updated Gamu review of the RVF with super packs. You know... if that is the worst of what mine ends up looking like, I think with the super packs on I won't mind so much. I just hope by the time they re-release Alto's VF, that it has the fixes with the legs and wings and doesn't suddenly develop new color issues. I want a 25 that I can display without needing fast packs to hide deficiencies. I'm tempted to see what would happen if I sprayed Future on to the less glossy parts of Luca to see if that might bring the color back to being similar to the color of the glossier plastic parts. Edited April 1, 2009 by MacrossJunkie
SuperHobo Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I'm sorely tempted to ask Overdrive if they might somehow get me a replacement set of missile pods because I can foresee something snapping off in the future.
todd77 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 You know... if that is the worst of what mine ends up looking like, I think with the super packs on I won't mind so much. I just hope by the time they re-release Alto's VF, that it has the fixes with the legs and wings and doesn't suddenly develop new color issues. I want a 25 that I can display without needing fast packs to hide deficiencies. I'm tempted to see what would happen if I sprayed Future on to the less glossy parts of Luca to see if that might bring the color back to being similar to the color of the glossier plastic parts. Agreed. I actually think it looks pretty good with the super packs despite the non-uniform colors. And I really like that underside antenna.
miriya Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Updated Gamu review of the RVF with super packs. Ohhhh! Thanks. It looks much better with the super parts on. The color difference is obscured.
badboy00z Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 There has to be SK-drawn lineart SOMEWHERE because I'm sure he didn't make the 3D models for the show None of it has been officially released yet, I guess. Vostok 7 Most likely in his drawing book.
miriya Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 What are the chances of a VF-25 Cannon fodder version? I was just watching episodes 3-5 and saw a few of those.
mpchi Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) What are the chances of a VF-25 Cannon fodder version? I was just watching episodes 3-5 and saw a few of those. My guess is not high. Unlike VF-1 cannon fodder, the VF-25 cannon fodder has very little screen time. I bet some not very hardcore Macross fan or casual viewer of the show may not even know it exists. I don't even remember seeing a VF-25 cannon fodder in battroid mode in the show myself, and already watched the show twice. And unlike Yamato, Bandai doesn't look like they are going for all variants possible in terms of their releases. So probably will just make the main ones, and maybe movie variants if there is a difference. Lucky if we'll get the VF-171. I really want that one. Edited April 1, 2009 by mpchi
eriku Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I think it's way too early to tell what Bandai's release plan is, or weather they plan to release all variants possible or just the main valks. We are only about 3 months into the line afterall. The line seems to be a success for them so far, so if the popularity remains then Bandai should have the incentive to produced more variants. Basically, anything is possible. Angelbirds didn't exactly get much screen time, either.
miriya Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Another thing I was thinking would make an awesome toy would be Ozma's Car that is painted like his valk. I dont remember but it is in episode 2, 3 or 4 maybe? And it would be double awesome if it came on a stand that ls the car-airlock that he goes down. You guys remember what I am talking about. Maybe I can dig up the screenshot.
alfye Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Of course!!! hehe And i´ve got the 1/72 ver. Edited April 1, 2009 by alfye
jenius Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) I hear my two new DX toys and Alto's super parts are on their way! I can't wait to play with 'em and picture 'em up. Of the DX toys, which should I do first? 1) Michel, 2) Luca, 3) Alto Super Parts? Edited April 1, 2009 by jenius
mpchi Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I think it's way too early to tell what Bandai's release plan is, or weather they plan to release all variants possible or just the main valks. We are only about 3 months into the line afterall. The line seems to be a success for them so far, so if the popularity remains then Bandai should have the incentive to produced more variants. Basically, anything is possible. Angelbirds didn't exactly get much screen time, either. But its Yamato's Angelbird, who is also releasing the 1J cannon fodder. I see your point though, and I agree its a bit early to tell. But from past history, Bandai hasn't been very eager to release variants. Not on the 1/55 (vintage & reissues), nor the 1/65 Macross 7 stuff. Since base on just watching the show, I don't even know what head a VF-25 cannon fodder usually come with. So I can see it not being a favorable pick for Bandai to do a DX release. A 1/100 or a 1/72 model kit will be more likely. Just my 2 cents.
todd77 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I hear my two new DX toys and Alto's super parts are on their way! I can't wait to play with 'em and picture 'em up. Of the DX toys, which should I do first? 1) Michel, 2) Luca, 3) Alto Super Parts? Alto, since that's the not so common one right now. Then the Luca and finally Michel (only because we've seen so many of the latter already!). Of course, that's my preference.
todd77 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Of course!!! hehe And i´ve got the 1/72 ver. I wonder what's the deal with anime man-boys with the Lancia Delta? Frontier has it and so does OO Gundam.
sil80jdm Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I hear my two new DX toys and Alto's super parts are on their way! I can't wait to play with 'em and picture 'em up. Of the DX toys, which should I do first? 1) Michel, 2) Luca, 3) Alto Super Parts? Alto super parts!!
Ignacio Ocamica Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I hear my two new DX toys and Alto's super parts are on their way! I can't wait to play with 'em and picture 'em up. Of the DX toys, which should I do first? 1) Michel, 2) Luca, 3) Alto Super Parts? 1. Michel 2. Alto Super Parts 3. Luca
Hikuro Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Okay wow wow wow, I missed something, looked back and couldn't really find it, WHERE are these super parts at?
MacrossJunkie Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Well, I just got home from work and opened up the box for Luca. I think I got one of the truly bad ones. I immediately saw that mine had 4 shades of green. The nose/cockpit area and main backplate were the brightest shade of green. The two wing root pieces connected to the backplate are a different slightly less bright shade of green. The wings, chest and shield were a grayish green. Finally, the back part of the legs were a touch more green than the the shield. Also, the left side LERX paint came pre-chipped in two areas, and the ELINT antenna is bent a bit at the tip. That's what I saw within the first minute of holding it. I'll update here when I have time to mess with it more. On an higher note, the radome is fun to spin and spins very well.
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