Graham Posted August 20, 2009 Author Posted August 20, 2009 If I came upon one of these metallic finish versions in a toy store, I'd probably buy it, if it wasn't any more expensive than a regular version. The idea of a fixed fighter mode actually appeals to me for zooming around the house. No need to worry about floppy or misaligned parts or bits fallling off all the time. Not going to actively hunt one down though, but if one does cross my path for a reasonable price, well.............. Graham
ff95gj Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 If I came upon one of these metallic finish versions in a toy store, I'd probably buy it, if it wasn't any more expensive than a regular version. The idea of a fixed fighter mode actually appeals to me for zooming around the house. No need to worry about floppy or misaligned parts or bits fallling off all the time. Not going to actively hunt one down though, but if one does cross my path for a reasonable price, well.............. Graham I have the exact thought! It's nice, but not something I would hunt or pay a hefty amount for.
Black Valkyrie Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 Checking mine right now, all what you said are true and its more a kit than a toy, very floppy. There was no reason in the first place for Bandai to produce them, what a waste.
DarkReaper Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 Are you sure these are glue-fixed in fighter mode? The nacelles on the VF-25S exhibit the same problem my unglued VF-25G has, namely that one nacelle sits snuggly between the back plate while the second one is pushed out by the arms and sits under the backplate. If they glued these things together they should both be between the nacelles as in the (cg?) promo pictures.
alfye Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) Are you talking about this picture? But, if they are 3ModeTransformation, where are Battroid & Gerwalk promo pics??? Edited August 20, 2009 by alfye
Rabidweezil Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 (edited) I would wager they are not glued together...but rather Bandai just didn't include any parts for Gerwalk and Battroid mode. Edited August 20, 2009 by Rabidweezil
regult Posted August 20, 2009 Posted August 20, 2009 bhwaahahahaha...that'd be so lame, but so possible!
Zinjo Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) Are you talking about this picture? But, if they are 3ModeTransformation, where are Battroid & Gerwalk promo pics??? Non-transformable special paint limited editions. I contacted one of the toyblog owners who was willing to pick them up for his readers but he wanted almost double the retail price + shipping!! I'm a collector, and they are truly purdy, but I can't justify spending 15000 Yen on both + undisclosed shipping, so I had to decline... Particularly because I want to pick up another VF-25G and paint it into a cannon fodder VF-25A(?)... I also want to find a good decal maker to print off some resized deculture decals so I can get a couple more to do customs... Edited August 21, 2009 by Zinjo
Zinjo Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 So, is the VF-25F Armored worth it or should I wait for a sale? The armors are pretty popular so a sale may not come for them. It's worth the cash. Just shop around for the best price, including shipping.
m0n5t3r Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 ...almost double the retail price + shipping!! well, that's why i hate these exclusives... the store gets these metallic VF100s for 4k Yen w/out their usual distributor/wholesale discount (w/c is commonly 50%), as a result they mark them up by ~100%...
Zinjo Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 well, that's why i hate these exclusives... the store gets these metallic VF100s for 4k Yen w/out their usual distributor/wholesale discount (w/c is commonly 50%), as a result they mark them up by ~100%... Wow! Talk about sabotaging your own distribution chain....
GRAND CANNON Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Small snapshot of the new HobbyJapan showing a VF-25 Variant (first of many, I'm sure.....it is Bandai y'know...) coming in November. Can we get a translation on what Version it is? You can also see something printed under the forward canopy.... You can also see what appears to be the foot of the -19Kai, so I'm looking forward to the full scans.... Edited August 22, 2009 by GRAND CANNON
Vifam7 Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Small snapshot of the new HobbyJapan showing a VF-25 Variant (first of many, I'm sure.....it is Bandai y'know...) coming in November. Can we get a translation on what Version it is? You can also see something printed under the forward canopy.... You can also see what appears to be the foot of the -19Kai, so I'm looking forward to the full scans.... Looks like a Family Mart (a chain of convenience stores) exclusive. The colors are Family Mart colors. I guess Family Mart wanted their own VF-25s. The typical looking Family Mart store in Tokyo. Edited August 22, 2009 by Vifam7
miriya Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) Looks like a Family Mart (a chain of convenience stores) exclusive. The colors are Family Mart colors. I guess Family Mart wanted their own VF-25s. The typical looking Family Mart store in Tokyo. WoW! YOu are totally correct about that. Look at the Family Mart logo on the leg of the valk! I want a 7-11 variant! Then a Taco-bell version, then a golden arches one. Oh the possibilities are endless! Edited August 22, 2009 by miriya
anime52k8 Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 WoW! YOu are totally correct about that. Look at the Family Mart logo on the leg of the valk! I want a 7-11 variant! Then a Taco-bell version, then a golden arches one. Oh the possibilities are endless! isn't the VF-19kai close enough to a McDonald's Valk already?
Cent Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 I'll buy the dollar-store variant. If it's under a dollar that is. =P
Chronocidal Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 isn't the VF-19kai close enough to a McDonald's Valk already? You've just given me an epic idea for a repaint.
GRAND CANNON Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 WoW! YOu are totally correct about that. Look at the Family Mart logo on the leg of the valk! I want a 7-11 variant! Then a Taco-bell version, then a golden arches one. Oh the possibilities are endless! Man, you gotta be kidding me.......but thanks for the info.
SuperHobo Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Picture of the VF-19 in fighter and gerwalk mode thanks to Ngee Khoing
UN Spacy Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Bandai PLEASE make that VF-19 Kai into a 1/60 scale... ...I'll give you ALL THE MONIES in the world.
jenius Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 It does look like the 19 uses significantly less partsforming. I hope that's the case.
regult Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 isn't the VF-19kai close enough to a McDonald's Valk already? Sure does but the promotional photos (as usual) make it look enticing! (now wondering where should the golden arches be printed)
Cent Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 That Kai looks pretty good. Looks like it's still missing some details though. The wings are also larger and further out than I thought they'd be... Doesn't the Kai have its wingspan reduced relative to the yf-19? Is that parts picture showing the partsforming pieces that fill in the carved thighs and the lower leg slot (that the arms take up in fighter mode)?
macrossnake Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Bandai PLEASE make that VF-19 Kai into a 1/60 scale... ...I'll give you ALL THE MONIES in the world. And if Bandai/Yamato make a 1/60 VF-4, I'll give them 20000 yen! I don't have any VF100, but I do hope they make a VF-4 though.
Chronocidal Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) That Kai looks pretty good. Looks like it's still missing some details though. The wings are also larger and further out than I thought they'd be... Doesn't the Kai have its wingspan reduced relative to the yf-19? I was always under the impression that the Kai had almost identical wings to the YF-19. The VF-19 models optimized for space combat had the clipped wing design, the big ankle rings, and no canards. The Kai essentially is a cross between the YF-19 and the later VF-19 models, taking the same body style, and adding back in the large forward swept wings and canards. Strangest thing to me is that the shoulders seem a bit huge in fighter mode. Probably a compromise for a better battroid, but it kinda sticks out. I'd like to see a closeup of the head mechanism too. Otherwise, the fighter looks awesome.. better than the Yamato 1/60 even. Funny.. looks like they even managed to avoid the gullet. Probably since it doesn't have retracting gear, but still... I'd love to see what would happen if Yamato and Bandai teamed up. Edited August 23, 2009 by Chronocidal
GRAND CANNON Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Picture of the VF-19 in fighter and gerwalk mode thanks to Ngee Khoing Still no release date seen. No confirmation if it is a standard or limited/exclusive release either.
Vifam7 Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 Still no release date seen. No confirmation if it is a standard or limited/exclusive release either. Nothing suggests that it would be an exclusive. Exclusives are usually optional parts or variations on the standard release. Besides it says this will be the 2nd VF100s release. One new info is presented in the blurb. It says diecast metal will be used for one area. Doesn't say where but I think the use of metal would certainly improve this line.
Graham Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 I still don't see any doors for the rear landing gear on the VF-19Kai. Maybe Bandai decided to forego landing gear?
Graham Posted August 23, 2009 Author Posted August 23, 2009 I still don't see any doors for the rear landing gear on the VF-19Kai. Maybe Bandai decided to forego landing gear?
eugimon Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 I was always under the impression that the Kai had almost identical wings to the YF-19. The VF-19 models optimized for space combat had the clipped wing design, the big ankle rings, and no canards. The Kai essentially is a cross between the YF-19 and the later VF-19 models, taking the same body style, and adding back in the large forward swept wings and canards. Strangest thing to me is that the shoulders seem a bit huge in fighter mode. Probably a compromise for a better battroid, but it kinda sticks out. I'd like to see a closeup of the head mechanism too. Otherwise, the fighter looks awesome.. better than the Yamato 1/60 even. Funny.. looks like they even managed to avoid the gullet. Probably since it doesn't have retracting gear, but still... I'd love to see what would happen if Yamato and Bandai teamed up. but still what? It doesn't have landing gear so it doesn't have a gullet. It was the same decision that yamato had to make, make a partsformer that looks good or perfect transformation with compromises?
ff95gj Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 The release date is October from Denki Hobby: So are the model kits for YF-25 and VF-27: Pics borrowed from http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-106336-1-1.html
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Hey, is it me, or does the VF100's VF-19 look like it can transform without parts removal? All I see removable are those 2 leg panels above the ankle from behind, looks like you don't necessarily have to remove the hands to transform into fighter mode.
eriku Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Hey, is it me, or does the VF100's VF-19 look like it can transform without parts removal? All I see removable are those 2 leg panels above the ankle from behind, looks like you don't necessarily have to remove the hands to transform into fighter mode. Yeah, it looks like the hands would just hang off the back if you left them on, which wouldn't bother me as much as having to remove them. This thing is really calling out to me now. It's not my favorite color-scheme for a 19, but it'll do. Kinda surprised HLJ doesn't have it up for preorder yet...
ff95gj Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 The VF100 VF-19Kai looks nice... But given my limited love (if any) to the mech, I would most possibly leave the quota to the 1/60 version which I expect there would be one.
JCSaves Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 I can already hear "Planet Dance"!!! This has been turning out to be a great year to be a Macross fan!
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