izzyfcuk Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 just back from hongkong Scored a VF-25F re-issue at 850HK, at CTMA Centre Shop name "Ant Toys or Toy Ant" something on 2Floor, corner unit for anyone's interested
MACROSSF Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 VF-25G is in stock again at Over Drive... http://www.over-drive-inc.com/store/produc...products_id=995
logos Posted May 25, 2009 Posted May 25, 2009 Man I would by one if I didn't have to pay for a VT-1 and a VF-22 in the next couple of months. I am literally taped and struggling to decide whether I should get a SV-51 Nora that is on sale right now.
MacrossJunkie Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 An update: I've finally read from another source; the swapable part is the neck joint. I've seen extendable necks for 25S on sale on Yahoo JP auction; and Bandai doesn't care enough to do that. Just swapped parts... No I am not surprised. Yeah I know I should be thankful for the hard lasers and swapable neck. Wow, that is really lazy of them. It better be because their designers are too hard at work to take time away from the VF-171 or VF-27 to make a decent neck design for the 25S. How does the 1/72 VF-25S model handle the whole head/neck thing? It doesn't seem to suffer from the same problem as the DX version.
ff95gj Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 Wow, that is really lazy of them. It better be because their designers are too hard at work to take time away from the VF-171 or VF-27 to make a decent neck design for the 25S. How does the 1/72 VF-25S model handle the whole head/neck thing? It doesn't seem to suffer from the same problem as the DX version. The model has a neck component that pushes up in battroid mode to hold the head higher. Excuse me if I don't explain it well enough; but there are ways to do it and definitely not involving rocket science.
TCracker Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 well, I guess I will have to use my spare revoltech joints for the neck extension, even on this supposedly new and improved version of VF25S
bb_f1 Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) The model has a neck component that pushes up in battroid mode to hold the head higher. Excuse me if I don't explain it well enough; but there are ways to do it and definitely not involving rocket science. Ya can't they just do a hatch or something to lock it or to push higher . Edited May 27, 2009 by bb_f1
logos Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 (edited) After watching MacF I really wanna get my hands on some nice Toys... as for now I own two 1/48 scale Hikaru Yamato ones one of 'em with SUper Strike Parts. That all I have and know about Macross and that's why my question ist... Where to get the Frontier Toys (I live in Europe so which online source is best)? I only know hlj.com but they don't have ozma and alto anymore. Furthermore I'm afraid of buying something outdated, after ready all that re-isue stuff... would you wait or can I buy 'em without further thoughts and without worrying about buying crap? I hope it's okay to ask these question, though I might get my answers by reading all the 30 pages and 4 other MacF Dx threads... but feeling somewhat lost, I hope someone can help me faster and reliable. Thanks in advance Try Overdrive http://www.over-drive-inc.com/store/default.php Hobby Search http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/ Edited May 27, 2009 by logos
logos Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 Well now that they have a neck and head laser "fix" I guess I am preordering the Armored VF-25S then.....that was pushed back to August right?
VFTF1 Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 HJ scan. Appears to talk about modification made to armored VF-25S' head. WHAT THE ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am I blind or did EVERYBODY MISS THE FRICKIN' VF-19 Kai in 1:48 scale in that picture!?!? Where can I get that! When is it coming out!? Pete
Vifam7 Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 WHAT THE ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am I blind or did EVERYBODY MISS THE FRICKIN' VF-19 Kai in 1:48 scale in that picture!?!? Where can I get that! When is it coming out!? Pete That's the prototype for the Hasegawa 1:48 YF-19 model.
VFTF1 Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 Wait a moment while I gather up all the fragments of my shattered hopes and dreams... Pete
BoBe-Patt Posted May 27, 2009 Posted May 27, 2009 WHAT THE ?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am I blind or did EVERYBODY MISS THE FRICKIN' VF-19 Kai in 1:48 scale in that picture!?!? Where can I get that! When is it coming out!? Pete Where does it say VF-19 Kai? All I see is YF-19. And I believe it's a model kit and it's old news, but correct me if I'm wrong: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=29700
jc07 Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Does this toy count as a limited item? I've seen online sites that say they are "Discontinued". I'm waiting maybe they will release DX versions of the upcoming movie.
CF18 Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 Colour picture of the special packs. http://ga.sbcr.jp/mgangu/012962/ http://ga.sbcr.jp/mgangu/012961/
Jasonc Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Those exclusive additions are awesome. Too bad they're like $100. I'm so far behind on collecting, I'm just gonna go at my own pace now, instead the pace at which all these things are coming out in. I can't keep buying 5 and 6 versions of the same thing all the time.
Graham Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Not sure I will display the Super Fold Booster. It's a little too pink. Yeah, I know it was that way in the anime, but really on the toy, it looks very gay IMO. Love the missiles and Ghost though. Graham
bb_f1 Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Wonder is there anyone like me thinking of getting 3 ghost sets?
Guppy Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 yech.. pink! I can't believe they didn't say "screw the anime authenticity, let's make it gray!"
m0n5t3r Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Super Fold Booster. It's a little too pink. Yeah, I know it was that way in the anime, but really on the toy, it looks very gay IMO lol, i was waiting for someone to make this comment... ... and what is w/ those markings that look like a flower flanked by 2 hearts???
anime52k8 Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 lol, i was waiting for someone to make this comment... ... and what is w/ those markings that look like a flower flanked by 2 hearts??? I thought it looked more like a cat face. hello kitty fold booster.
mustang1 Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 ooh! can't wait to do a custom color scheme on that booster pack. I agree that color is horrible!
alfye Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Pic1 - I don´t like Ranka figurine Pic2 - Tampo on right shoulder is 180º wrong
Sebastian Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 yech.. pink! I can't believe they didn't say "screw the anime authenticity, let's make it gray!" Dig out your Air Brush you lazy Aussie??? when was the last time you use it I wonder???
Guppy Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Dig out your Air Brush you lazy Aussie??? when was the last time you use it I wonder??? haha, funny, I was just thinking the same thing the other day. Answer: probably shortly before I became a parent, ie more than a year and a half ago..
Salamander Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Pic2 - Tampo on right shoulder is 180º wrong It looks the same as the other shoulder to me. Nice metallic colors on the translucent Alto, BTW.
Cent Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 Its upside down, but its hard to tell with the clear scheme. I don't know whats all the rave about the clear exclusives anyway.
Talonvar Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Its true though, if the pink were a bit more on the darker side it might look at bit better displayed, but no fold pack for me!
Graham Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 Wonder is there anyone like me thinking of getting 3 ghost sets?I was going to, but the higher than expected cost forced me to reduce my order to 2.
Salamander Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Its upside down, but its hard to tell with the clear scheme. I don't know whats all the rave about the clear exclusives anyway. '500' instead of '005'? Knowing Bandai and their clear exclusives, it could even be intentional (it actually looks that way - look at the shape of the '5'!). Sometimes they even swap colorschemes... Some people like it, others don't. Since most clear versions aren't canon anyway, I don't think it's much of a problem, but YMMV. Edited May 31, 2009 by Salamander
anime52k8 Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) what "5" are you talking about? he's talking about the tempo printing on this shoulder here. it's not supposed to be 500 or 005, it's supposed to be 007, but it's printed on upside down. Edited May 31, 2009 by anime52k8
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