Official Bandai 1/60 Scale DX Toy Thread Ver.6

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I would guess that with the movie coming out. A recolored ozma would not be far.

[Awacs]

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

I am probably the only one, but I actually quite like those colours.

I can't give a solid, rational reasons why, but something abot them just works aesthetically for me.

Karl

[Knightdramon]

To my knowledge, bandai has not relased ver 2.0 of any of their DX Chogokins [Aquarion military mass production type was rumoured to be with stiffer joints].

Seeing as so far, "movie" Alto has minimal differences to tv ver alto, I don't expect that there will be major differences, if any, with Ozma either. After all, wasn't DYRL 1S Focker identical to TV version?

My money's on changing the colours and\or patterns of Luca and Michel, similar to how Max and Kakizaki were changed for their DYRL versions.

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

To my knowledge, bandai has not relased ver 2.0 of any of their DX Chogokins [Aquarion military mass production type was rumoured to be with stiffer joints].

There have been v2's of Mazinger and other hero robots in the SOC line. Also, Bandai has redone some of their EVAs in the Soul SPEC line.

[Knightdramon]

There have been v2's of Mazinger and other hero robots in the SOC line. Also, Bandai has redone some of their EVAs in the Soul SPEC line.

Yes, but those are part of their regular SOC and SOC SPEC lines, not the DX Chogokin. Frankly, the only other DX Chogokin I know of is Aquarion.

[Ivan]

Pics of the transparent VF-25 Alto version. Looks nice, but not my cup of tea

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-108277-1-1.html

Edited September 14, 2009 by Ivan

[Vahouth]

Is it me or is the movie version Alto's shield differrent? It seem like it's closer to the arm.

Edited September 14, 2009 by Vahouth

[Graham]

Neither the clear version, or the movie color version do anything for me. I will pass on both.

And the shield on the movie version doesn't look any closer to the arm to me.

Graham

[Neova]

Pics of the transparent VF-25 Alto version. Looks nice, but not my cup of tea

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-108277-1-1.html

WOW! I was thinking about skipping it but after seeing those pictures might have to reconsider the model kit at least...

The YF-19 Double Nuts in the same thread makes it a MUST BUY! Looks great in blue and white. Sorry OT!

[ruskiiVFaussie]

Looks great to be honest!

Edited September 15, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie

[Negotiator]

An over priced fold vf-25 with no fold booster. That's great

Edited September 15, 2009 by Negotiator

[m0n5t3r]

if the clear ver. was released as a regular item and not an exclusive and essentially doubling it's price, IMO people will warm up to it more.

[Graham]

if the clear ver. was released as a regular item and not an exclusive and essentially doubling it's price, IMO people will warm up to it more.

Not me. I just don't like it. Even if it was half the price of the regular version, I still wouldn't buy it.

Clear or metallic plated versions have never been my thing.

Graham

[ruskiiVFaussie]

Not me. I just don't like it. Even if it was half the price of the regular version, I still wouldn't buy it.

Clear or metallic plated versions have never been my thing.

Graham

What if it was a VF-1 or Zero or a VF-17... VF-27?

[Graham]

What if it was a VF-1 or Zero or a VF-17... VF-27?

Nope, not even my favorite a VF-17D. I just think clear or plated versions are silly.

Graham

[David Hingtgen]

Plus it's not actually clear in the typical sense---it's like transparent rainbow-chrome.

With totally clear, you can at least say "it's like a cutaway drawing, showing the internal mechanics". But this? That's just plain girly IMHO.

[eugimon]

Plus it's not actually clear in the typical sense---it's like transparent rainbow-chrome.

With totally clear, you can at least say "it's like a cutaway drawing, showing the internal mechanics". But this? That's just plain girly IMHO.

yeah, maybe if it were like the yamato vf-1 fast packs or the PG gundam kits where there was actually something to see but this just holds zero appeal for me.

[honkhet]

the model kit clear version was so much better than this...

[regult]

Because in the model kit there is a "skeleton" to look at...and even then I didn't find it appealing either, so guess I am with the G-man and a whole bunch of fellows here.

[jenius]

Meh, I don't care what you haters say, Bandai took a scheme seen in the show as a lighting affect for only several seconds and made a toy of it. That's pretty cool. I'm not saying it's for everyone but if Bandai is going to make exclusives I think this was a great idea for one.

[blacklotus]

Looks like Bandai/Big West stole a bad idea from Wonder Woman and her invisible jet.

And I agree with Graham on this one: bad idea, bad execution.

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They should have concentrated on improving the line starting with the armored ozma(More improvements).

[anotheran]

The clear is pretty neat. It'll go well with the fold booster. Definitely for a niche market so it makes sense to be a web exclusive.

Like regult mentioned about the skeleton, I prefer the clear model over the DX mainly cuz there's more to see inside. It doesn't look right to see into the fuselage and see nothing there.

[nugundamII]

Pics of the transparent VF-25 Alto version. Looks nice, but not my cup of tea

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-108277-1-1.html

i REALLY like this version. I think its the best of the VF-25 series WIll buy this one

[mitch]

While the clear '25 isn't my cup of tea, I would advise anyone who does buy this exclusive to handle it extremely carefully. Clear plastic has a reputation for being more brittle than solid colors, and when you add that to the Macross DX's notoriously sensitive decal aps (never mind the 'warp' coloring) you have a recipe for heartbreak.

Unless Bandai comes out with a seriously kick-ass paint or sculpt variant from the movie I'm done with the VF-25.

[Javabean]

I'm done with VF-25, except for cannon fodder which i hope Bandai will do it one day.

Myself not a fans of clear version. I even skip the clear fast packs for VF-1.

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never mind the clear. Is there any news on other releases in the DX line? and, is the alto armor the same as ozma(in terms of updates)?

[PsYcHoDyNaMiX]

Just got a notification from Over-Drive about processing my Alto Armored pack... -=]

[Graham]

Just got a notification from Over-Drive about processing my Alto Armored pack... -=]

Same here.

Graham

[Ivan]

I got a call from my supplier in Hong Kong that the Alto Full Armor has arrived. Will be picking them up tomorrow.

BTW, the Bandai Alto action figure is also out here in Hong Kong.

Edited September 18, 2009 by Ivan

[ATLMYK]

Got a email on my set as well. Any word if anything beyond the armor coming with the set?

[GRAND CANNON]

Some galleries abound.....

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/type97/20090918

http://gamu-toys.info/goukin/gouki/dxf10vf25fap/01.html

[catcha]

Some galleries abound.....

http://d.hatena.ne.jp/type97/20090918

http://gamu-toys.info/goukin/gouki/dxf10vf25fap/01.html

nice photos... however like the Ozma, it's missing the reactive missiles... also missing are the sniper rifle and the skull emblem on the chest plate. I think the Alto looks a lot less dramatic than the Ozma somehow...

Fingers crossed a bundle will come out soon instead of getting this expensive piece...

Edited September 19, 2009 by catcha

[MacrossJunkie]

The color of the armor just doesn't look right on Alto's VF.

[jc07]

anyone knows if that armor pack is compatible with the 1st issue of the alto unit?

or is it just for the reissue compatible