EXO Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Well unless a good translator tells us otherwise then this news went from interesting to annoying. Quote
UN Spacy Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Save's inbox must be overflowing with requests right now. Quote
jenius Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 I asked for a translation also: The description basically reads like this A 1/60 scale Model kit that will come with a attachment that will allow you to connect it with the new Yamato display stand. 12 cm front to back and 1000 pieces limited. I placed an order anyway, it's unique enough for me! Quote
ff95gj Posted April 24, 2009 Author Posted April 24, 2009 And also "it has to be assembled and painted. Tools and paints to be bought separately". Quote
Vifam7 Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) http://www.yamato-toys.com/ec/items/detail.php?gid=1352 1/60 Fan Racer model kit. Cost: 3,000 yen Notes: Special limited edition release. 1000 pieces only. Available for pre-order for Yamato fan club members only. Will be sold at Shizuoka Hobby Show. Whatever left over from pre-orders and Shizuoka HS will be sold on Yamato online shop starting June 1st. Edited April 24, 2009 by Vifam7 Quote
eriku Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) Isn't there another fanracer toy out there right now? In the 1/200 line? Or has that not been released yet? (I should probably check the thread for that line, shouldn't I?) :EDIT: To answer my own question, yes, there is a 1/200 fan racer in the upcoming series 3. I'll just settle for that. Edited April 24, 2009 by eriku Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 F*CK YOU YAMATO AND YOUR EXCLUSIVES!! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 I didn't realize mods could preempt word filters and back on topic... a Fan Racer... really, thats the best they can give us? You can say it with me too!!! M o t h e r F u c k e r s !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm getting one Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Now, Yamato is getting to the point of being lazy. Their not even trying to add landing gear. They just scribe in hatches. And you have to assemble and paint this? Approx: $30 for a less than 3 inch model exclusive? Screw this. By the time this hits e-bay or any secondary market, you'll be paying about $120+, not including the exhorbitant costs associated with shipping. Thanks again, Yamato!!! No really, thanks for nothing. Quote
Kicker773 Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Didn't you have one that can be recasted =) Quote
Agent-GHQ Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 I don't understand the anger or hatred towards Yamato. It's not like you are obligated to buy. Shiets, if you don't buy and support the exclusives or what not, then maybe Yamato can learn from your boycott? Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Didn't you have one that can be recasted =) Not in 1/60. 1/48 Quote
VFTF1 Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) I wouldn't get to angry about it either... I mean - as hard as this might be for some people to imagine but... Yamato doesn't actually...you know...produce Japan Hobby Show exclusives with...people in California in mind. They do it --- now I know this might come as a shock but --- they do it with... bear with me.... Japanese and other nationality but local fans who....will...attend the hobby show in mind... Pete Edited April 24, 2009 by VFTF1 Quote
mpchi Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 Excluding the fact for being an exclusive, 3000yen for a 12cm simple plane unpainted plastic model kit is asking a bit much. Quote
Vifam7 Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 I'm not angry or worried. Give it some time. I suspect we'll get a pre-built one in the near future. At double cost ofcourse. Quote
anime52k8 Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I don't understand the anger or hatred towards Yamato. It's not like you are obligated to buy. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm mostly upset that rather than using the time/resources/energy/etc. that went into designing and producing this to make something that's actually worth getting, they made this. Quote
mpchi Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I don't know about everyone else, but I'm mostly upset that rather than using the time/resources/energy/etc. that went into designing and producing this to make something that's actually worth getting, they made this. Wouldn't be bad if its 3000yen pre-built toy, with Hikaru & Minmay, and inner details and removable panels similar to the VF-1 Fast Pack's fashion. Then it would be a nice special piece that worth the cost. But as it is now, I don't really see whats so great about it being a model kit, other than the obvious reason of 'cutting the cost'. Guess the motto "If you don't like it, don't buy it" will apply. And I know I am not buying this one. Quote
m0n5t3r Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I wouldn't get to angry about it either... I mean - as hard as this might be for some people to imagine but... Yamato doesn't actually...you know...produce Japan Hobby Show exclusives with...people in California in mind. They do it --- now I know this might come as a shock but --- they do it with... bear with me.... Japanese and other nationality but local fans who....will...attend the hobby show in mind... Pete know what, they could've been thinking about non-Japan residents when they were making this... ...they were probably thinking "hey, lets make a fan racer and make it an exclusive, all-white, non-painted, w/out landing gears, no pilot figs model kit... that would piss those guys off!..." but seriously, it's more of a disappointment to get really excited about three new releases and find out this crap they're pulling... i just don't get their logic behind this fan racer and for the 22, not including the stand that came w/ the 21 but providing stand attachment for who knows what display stand... Quote
UN Spacy Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 LOL. Argue all you guys want. But I know a few of you will still buy it. Quote
505thAirborne Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) I'm sure they'll make one in 1/60 or if lucky enough in 1/48 scale one day. I always wanted one of these as far back as 1985, I've waited this long, I wait a little longer!! Hopefully with a well detailed Ichijo figure & Landing gear!! Edited April 25, 2009 by 505thAirborne Quote
SchizophrenicMC Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 Fan Racer? Peh. Fail Racer's more like it. Quote
Jasonc Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 There are 2 things that really detract from this item. 1)While it's cool that it's a model kit, it has no landing gear, or any addition visual points of detail, like the nobs that pop off the back for the jet propulsion. 2) The price is just slightly less than the 1/72 Macross F model kits, which have detail, transform, and are highly detailed. Now, while I do understand that it's a very limited run, you'd think that at least by increasing the run to 5000, they'd lower the price and sell more. This "exclusive" thing kinda annoys me. I'd like to buy one, but with only 1000, how much am I gonna have to pay for it now? Quote
Save Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 Doesn't this topic belong over at Model kits. Anyways if you are on the side of supporting Yamato and want one pm me. I will talk with Tokyo Hunter on a price. Quote
EXO Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 haha... they can start their own thread. 1/60 is a toy collector's scale! I'm wanting those 1/48 Hasegawas though. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I'm not angry or worried. Give it some time. I suspect we'll get a pre-built one in the near future. At double cost ofcourse. Agreed. Yamato will use this limited release to gauge interest in the fan racer. Be patient and eventually you'll get the real thing with retractable landing gear and Hikaru and Minmay figures. We already got the standalone Ghost, so why not the fan racer? Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 Yamato should have included with VF-1D or the VF-1S TV ver. if they plan to produce it. Quote
macrossnake Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 Yamato should have included with VF-1D or the VF-1S TV ver. if they plan to produce it. Or come with the Yamato SDF1 next year! Quote
miriya Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 LOL. Argue all you guys want. But I know a few of you will still buy it. I just got mine pre - ordered. Quote
big F Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) Exclusive MEH!!! Model yay better in 1/48 though. chances of getting one slim... I Love the fan racer. Any of you avionics buffs know if the design could actually fly for real ?? I assume the wings would need to be a bit longer at least. Edited April 25, 2009 by big F Quote
Valkyrie Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I'm just glad to see that Yamato is getting in on Macross model kits Quote
DarkHawk Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Any chance that yamato would produce the fan liner that was used for the grand prize of the "miss macross"competition? Are the 1/60 scale valkyrie pilot figures going to be able to fit in the fan liner? Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) Around 50 bucks actually, I've got myself one already reserved, i found out last week before this was announced here and i jumped! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS my preciousssss fannnnnn racerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Hope we get a Hikaru civvie flightsuit fig as well, i don't care if this is a kit, it's 1/60!!!!!!!!!!! DAMN STRAIGHT TIS IS A F'N GREAT TIME TO BE A MACROSS FAN! Hope the 1/60 Fan Liner is planned as well. Edited April 26, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
Valkyrie23 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 where did you guys pre order the fan racer? Quote
GRAND CANNON Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 5 years ago there was a 'wishlist' thread (HERE), and I had the following: UN SPACY 2-PACK -- QF-3000E GHOST & ES-11D CAT'S EYE So now that we've got a Ghost, add the Fan Racer "toy" with the Cat's Eye!! Include the asteroid and smashed canopy for the Cat's Eye to take out the pilot! (BTW, when looking at that thread, it's pretty interesting how many wishes came to life!!) Quote
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