Black Valkyrie Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 I hate to say but the 25 year old VF-1J CF design looks better than the VF-25F.
anime52k8 Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 I hate to say but Yamato well engineered VF-1J CF looks better than Bandai's half-assed attempt at a VF-25F. fixed for you
nexxstrait Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 I really don't understand all this hate for the 1/60 VF25 F. I got mine yesterday and will post pictures soon. I personally love it.
Cent Posted September 7, 2009 Posted September 7, 2009 I dont understand why the clear version has the upper half of the arms still in solid grey. Durability issues? Regardless, there doesnt look to be all that many mechanisms recognizable through the clear plastic anyway. You're not seeing the internals, only the other side of the plane. =/
nugundamII Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 My friend thats now back in Hong Kong told me the armored version is 182 CDN which is reasonable. Here at pacific mall in toronto some jackass wants 330 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah wipes tears hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah
macrossnake Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 My friend thats now back in Hong Kong told me the armored version is 182 CDN which is reasonable. Here at pacific mall in toronto some jackass wants 330 hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah wipes tears hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah Yes, man. I feel your pain! Most of the toys I have are from online stores...
anime52k8 Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) I ment the design . well, no accounting for taste then. Edited September 8, 2009 by anime52k8
m0n5t3r Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 I hate to say but the 25 year old VF-1J CF design looks better than the VF-25F. i'd have to agree when it comes to battroid mode only...
nugundamII Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 Yes, man. I feel your pain! Most of the toys I have are from online stores... well maybe im misunderstanding you or you me but im not in pain im laughing what moron would pay good money for that when most of the awesome SOC's are available for less. My friend now is in HK and she is getting everything i need Teehee Fu Pacific mall you rich spoiled HK bastards! Im getting her to find a supplier and get into business for myself. Heck im thinking of getting in that mall and selling everything less then those HK money launders are selling them for Muhahahahahahahahahahahahaha
jenius Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll come to understand why they're marking things up so much. Once you calculate the costs of rent, overhead, staff, etc. it's pretty easy for the price you charge to escalate rapidly... especially when everyone is desperately seeking out overseas sellers directly online. That's not to say these people are reasonable with the astronomical price tag you saw, I'm just saying that you'll probably view things a bit more sympathetically.
anotheran Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 well maybe im misunderstanding you or you me but im not in pain im laughing what moron would pay good money for that when most of the awesome SOC's are available for less. My friend now is in HK and she is getting everything i need Teehee Fu Pacific mall you rich spoiled HK bastards! Im getting her to find a supplier and get into business for myself. Heck im thinking of getting in that mall and selling everything less then those HK money launders are selling them for Muhahahahahahahahahahahahaha If you ever do start a store and sell at a reasonable cost, let me know and I'll definitely be a customer
Fortress_Maximus Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) jenius definitely raises some good points! thanks for sharing! and nugundamII best of luck keep us posted if it ever gets off the ground. side question for everyone who purchased or is considering purchasing a Bandai VF25S Armored Messiah Ozma: does the box art matter at all to you? compare: http://www.toy-wave.com/eng/detail.php?id=...3&table=422 with http://www.toy-wave.com/eng/detail.php?id=...2&table=384 . do you prefer one over another? especially for the older fans who grew up with the 1/55s i am very curious to hear you opinions too. personally i like both, so just curious if others share the same feelings. thanks! oh and i just ordered mine from so i am eagerly awaiting its arrival! Edited September 8, 2009 by Fortress_Maximus
KiriK Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 well one is the 1/60 DX version and the other is the 1/72 model kit... since i can't build stuff, haha... 1/60 DX for me
Fortress_Maximus Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 ok kirik but i was referring to the boxart only. which do you prefer? does it matter at all to you?
KiriK Posted September 8, 2009 Posted September 8, 2009 ok kirik but i was referring to the boxart only. which do you prefer? does it matter at all to you? ahhh.. right right, well i guess i like my box art to show off the actual toy in action, so i guess i still prefer the DX version. See what you get instead of showing original artwork in action. =]
arrow Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I'm not too particular about the photo. But, it would be cool if they put in more english descriptions.
Graham Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 These days I seldom keep boxes, due to lack of space. Most of the time they get thrown out. Graham
Javabean Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I used to think the 1/48 boxes are too big to keep & glad the new 1/60 VF-1 & Frontier boxes are smaller. But as collections grow, space becomes prblm again but wl try to keep them anyway.
macrossnake Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 well maybe im misunderstanding you or you me but im not in pain im laughing what moron would pay good money for that when most of the awesome SOC's are available for less. My friend now is in HK and she is getting everything i need lol I was 'mis read' it...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 I prefer the boxart of the models, I miss hand drawn illustrations. Not sure if I will pick up more DX VF-25's. While there are things that I love about them, they aren't without their flaws, and this isn't so much a by product of the aesthetic chosen(thick over thin), but the handling qualities and flaws in other areas. I feel that if Bandai did go for a more anime accurate toy, maybe the paint on the LERX stripes wouldn't be scratched as much. Also the shoulders look better on the model kit, I don't like how the 5-dot block has to be moved up to move the shoulder out to the sides(it can move without moving the block but barely). The diecast and plastic used is fine, I prefer it, and I like the gloss paint job, but ultimately I hope Bandai makes a completely redesigned DX next year, and looking at how things are going, I wouldn't be surprised if they do next year. I'd like a redesigned one made with armor accomodations to begin with so that the armor stays attached, the silhouette of the model, articulation like that of the model+VF100's+SIDE VF combined, retractable landing gear similar in profile to the VF100's gear(I prefer it to the model), hands that HOLD the gun well and aren't loose under the weight of it at the ball joint attachment point, the gloss paint, diecast, and plastic of the DX but with more sealant to prevent paint scratches, a knife that can be removed from the shield, extending flap or compartment on the shield to accomodate ANY hands in fighter mode, universal ratchet/detent joints for the hips/shoulders, and possibly more.
arrow Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 articulated hands and a better rear landing gear would be something they can do without completely redesigning it.
anime52k8 Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 The diecast and plastic used is fine, I prefer it, and I like the gloss paint job, but ultimately I hope Bandai makes a completely redesigned DX next year, and looking at how things are going, I wouldn't be surprised if they do next year. somehow I don't see this happening so soon if at all. I think a good indication of what they're going to do in the future is what the do with the VF-27. a VF-27 would require about as much new development to make as a redesigned VF-25 would, If we don't see a VF-27 out, we're not going to see a completely redesigned VF-25. If the VF-27 does come out and it's as meh as the current VF-25's then I doubt they'll go back and release an all new improved VF-25. now if the VF-27 comes out and it's a major improvement over the existing DX's then I would not be surprised if the make an improved VF-25. so lets hope for a VF-27 DX.
Graham Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Still hoping for a cannon-fodder VF-25 brownie. You would think that would be a no-brainer for Bandai, given that it is a simple repaint of the VF-25G. Personally, I doubt we will see a completely redesigned DX VF-25. I really do hope we get a VF-171/171EX and VF-27 DX though. Graham
EXO Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Yeah, I want that VF-171 with the giant fin underneath... I wonder how it transforms.
jc07 Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 what's next in the DX line? DX vf-25f super messiah alto movie version http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-108145-1-1.html looks like light blue colors for the super parts
macrossnake Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 DX vf-25f super messiah alto movie version http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-108145-1-1.html looks like light blue colors for the super parts This new color version looks bad!
arrow Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 I wonder if there are improvements to the movie line valks.
honkhet Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 the model kit 1/72 VF-27 is already coming out by sept/oct, but there's still no news until now of the DX VF-27... not even a slither... which is a pity indeed but at least there's the DX macross quarter
arrow Posted September 12, 2009 Posted September 12, 2009 DX VF-27 would be nice to break the monotony of the VF-25
Neova Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Personally, I doubt we will see a completely redesigned DX VF-25. I did the HK Toy run with a fellow MW yesterday and we saw the DX Armored Ozma and Model kits. Pickedup the model kit for him but now I'm on the fence on this. Price difference was that not far apart here ~ 50 USD difference but the high intakes up on the crotch and flaking paint complaints are putting me off the DX line but I love the BIG valks. So my question is: Has Bandai EVER re-vised the DX line at all for any of their toys? EG A version 2 of something with major engineering improvements, moreso than the little and appreciated improvements from the Armored Ozma. If they have never gone beyond the little improvements, then I'll see if I can scrounge the funds for both model and DX.
catcha Posted September 13, 2009 Posted September 13, 2009 Looking at the movie renewal version of 1/60 DX Super Alto, does anyone know how much improvement has been made by Bandai? The pictures do not show much difference other than the colour scheme. Gee, the price of this is almost equivalent to my armored VF-25 Ozma due to the rising Yen Or should I wait for the armored VF-25 Alto... hm... hard decision...
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