Kyp Durron Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) Bah, after comparing the pics to my 1/72 Ozma, I'll stick to the 1/72 line unless Yamato gets a shot at making 1/60's and they're anime accurate. I was going to go with the 1/100's, till I built my first Ozma and realized that they're not that hard to build. In fact, I just bought another Ozma kit today, lol. -Kyp Edited April 23, 2009 by Kyp Durron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickayesou Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Hmm... It looks alright. I'll buy it when the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 If I ever get a 25, it'll be the 1/100 Ozma... But I doubt it. What I'm really looking forward to (at least for now), is the VF-19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 If I ever get a 25, it'll be the 1/100 Ozma... But I doubt it. What I'm really looking forward to (at least for now), is the VF-19. Now that Yamato MAY be issuing M7 units, I'll pass the VF100 version VF-19. Let's see when more news emerges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regult Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 It's tempting to just pay around HK$ 2XX for a VF-100s and walk home... they may not be 100% anime accurate or transform smoothly (transform??) but the prospect of having a nice looking valk right out of the box (at that price) is enticing! I have the entire SMS squad in 1/72 form, but who knows when I will really put myself to building them properly!? I must look at that pile of 1/72 boxes and stay away from the VF-100s!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 That Ozma looks great! Does anyone know if the Armor from the Armored Alto will fit on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATEYOU Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 the armored parts are supposed to be non removable, so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Definitely buying one, but only one. Hopefully, they have added some wing locking for fighter mode, but I doubt it. Can't wait to see the VF-19Kai. Hopefully, VF-171 or VF-17D will be announced soon. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Spotted the 1/100 VF-25S Ozma type in two shops in the Oriental 188 Center in Wanchai today at lunch. One shop wanted HK$330 (US$42.58), the other HK$320 (US$41.29). I'll wait until the price drops to HK$239 (US$30.84), same as the Alto VF-25F. Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 24, 2009 Author Share Posted April 24, 2009 Also, just picked up the new hobby mags at lunch (Hobby Japan & Dengeki Hobby June issues), but no new pics of the VF-19Kai. There are some pics of the 1/100 VF-25S, VF-25G and some slightly larger and clearer pics of the Armored VF-25F unpainted, but nothing new really for the VF100 line to report. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Spotted the 1/100 VF-25S Ozma type in two shops in the Oriental 188 Center in Wanchai today at lunch. One shop wanted HK$330 (US$42.58), the other HK$320 (US$41.29). I'll wait until the price drops to HK$239 (US$30.84), same as the Alto VF-25F. Graham. Just checked Yahoo auction, and it is already under HK$300 (HK$288 is the lowest I see, but I have bad experience with that shop). I'll go out and check tonite... I may not wait till it reaches 25F level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy00z Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Now that Yamato MAY be issuing M7 units, I'll pass the VF100 version VF-19. Let's see when more news emerges. I don't think that it's confirmed that Yamato is marketing the VF-22 as Gamlin's. I wish they do have the license but don't get your hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I don't think that it's confirmed that Yamato is marketing the VF-22 as Gamlin's. I wish they do have the license but don't get your hopes up. It is already stated that way on the official site as "Gamlin Custom". So it's confirmed! Also, they are promoting that a new "title" is joining the Yamato Macross series. They are selling in a way that I am pretty sure this means a whole new line, not just a couple of units they manage to steal under the M7 license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regult Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Spotted the 1/100 VF-25S Ozma type in two shops in the Oriental 188 Center in Wanchai today at lunch. One shop wanted HK$330 (US$42.58), the other HK$320 (US$41.29). I'll wait until the price drops to HK$239 (US$30.84), same as the Alto VF-25F. Graham. Thanks G-man for the report, price is a bit steep for my liking, I got my "F" for only HK$228 in Richmond 111, not willing to pay more for the Ozma "S". Just checked Yahoo auction, and it is already under HK$300 (HK$288 is the lowest I see, but I have bad experience with that shop). I'll go out and check tonite... I may not wait till it reaches 25F level. I have never purchased anything from online yahoo sellers in HK, they're less polite than they are in their tiny shops. I will only have time to hang out on Sat, so if anyone sees these little guys at a good price, I'd appreciate you let me know! I was supposed not to buy any more 1/100s?!!?! what happened since yesterday!??! my 1/72 kits are still staring at me from behind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regult Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 It is already stated that way on the official site as "Gamlin Custom". So it's confirmed! Also, they are promoting that a new "title" is joining the Yamato Macross series. They are selling in a way that I am pretty sure this means a whole new line, not just a couple of units they manage to steal under the M7 license. OMG it's going to be a painful year of Macross prosperity but wallet emptiness! Do I hear "listen to my song" from a distance?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I was supposed not to buy any more 1/100s?!!?! what happened since yesterday!??! my 1/72 kits are still staring at me from behind! I sweared on the grave of someone I don't know too that I won't buy the VF100. And then the price goes down, and the VF-25S comes out... In fact I would still prefer to wait till the Super or Armored version 25S, but if the price reaches HK$235... I don't know what would happen. It's not our problem, it's just a curse. P.S. I only use the Yahoo auction as a price reference. Handy! I would go to a shop too unless I am looking for some old stuffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 you guys are soooo addicted! lol your wallets are screaming for some V.A. intervention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegablue Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Really liking the Ozma, but holding out for some reviews to see if they've fix the flaws on the 25F. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickayesou Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 figure ou 05/09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 No front wing clips for boosters? Hooray! At least they didn't copy the DX exactly again =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuinJester Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 No front wing clips for boosters? Hooray! At least they didn't copy the DX exactly again =P No, in this case it's probably just a completely new wing and you have to rip the other ones off. Personally, I like nice smooth wings without big honking locking rings on the underside of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) Locking rings are the best you can get without slipping in thin tiny super magnets. When Yamato gets that down, its all over. Anyway, if they're going to do partsforming, they mind as well make it accurate. This is the right way to go. Edited April 25, 2009 by Cent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) I actually prefer the clip on/over-the-wing approach to the locking rings, too. To each his own I suppose. Edited April 25, 2009 by eriku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regult Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) I am going out to the urban jungle and see what happens, maybe I can resist, maybe my wife will confiscate my money, maybe I will show you pictures of some new macross toys later...wish me uh...luck (?). I too prefer the Armored "S", but you never know what the curse upon us may do. Edited April 25, 2009 by regult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickayesou Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 hobby japan 05/09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
protostar8 Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 hobby japan 05/09 Does anyone else think the 1/100 Armored Ozma kinda looks like an R-type fighter in that pic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cent Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 ? Armored Ozma? I only see an Armored Alto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regult Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Saw the plain "S" in many shops in Hong Kong's Monkok area, prices ranged from HK$280 to HK$360... and since it has the wrong hip/leg placement, I definitely will wait. I am probably going to pass on the rest of the SMS squad until we get the armored with the new cod-piece in battroid. Hopefully they'll get that fixed for the plain VF-25s too, but I am not counting on it. So, sorry, no new toy to share with everybody this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 I picked up the 1/100 VF-25S for HK$299 yesterday in Tai Po. There are been no changes or modifications to the design that I can tell of. I was hoping for extra wing locking, but it was not to be. So basically, if you have the Alto, you know what to expect. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areaseven Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I picked up the 1/100 VF-25S for HK$299 yesterday in Tai Po. There are been no changes or modifications to the design that I can tell of. I was hoping for extra wing locking, but it was not to be. So basically, if you have the Alto, you know what to expect. Graham Ouch. Good thing I decided not to continue collecting this line after the 25F. And mine is still loose after X coats of clear nail polish on the joints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regult Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Ouch. Good thing I decided not to continue collecting this line after the 25F. And mine is still loose after X coats of clear nail polish on the joints. Try the blue-tac solution I mentioned a while back, a very small amount of the sticky substance in the "inner" part of the knee press against the arms (in fighter mode of course) and usually it stays there if you don't play "chase the vajra" around your house. Since mine is in fighter model almost all the time, with gears down, the legs stay as high up as they can, no gap between leg and lower fuselage (arms). I will sit and wait for the Armored versions to see if they really decide to relocate the leg pegs for battroid...that will be my next 1/100 purchase for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savvi Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Its been a while since I looked on MW ^^; I've been looking at these VF100s for a while now http://hlj.com/product/BAN954819 (Ozma's) http://hlj.com/product/BAN958456 (Mikhail's) Probably get Mikhail and Alto's VF-25 But they're pretty expensive at the moment. Credit crunch or what? I may just get one of the model kits instead lol ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 the ozma visor is painted or cristal clear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 CollectionDX reviews the 1/100 VF-25F. Protip: DO NOT WANT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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