hutch Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 I can deal with the hips. I want thigh swivels, more range of motion in the knees and ankles, longer nose gear, hands that don't go loose at the wrist under the weight of the gun pod, and shoulders that don't loosen quickly nor look weird due moving with the shoulder armor when the arms are put out to the sides. So...basically, you want a Yamato VF-25 instead of Chunky Monkey 2.0? That's what I want, although it'll be a long time before we get it, I suppose.
shadow strikers Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 So...basically, you want a Yamato VF-25 instead of Chunky Monkey 2.0? That's what I want, although it'll be a long time before we get it, I suppose. lol there was 666 post
UN Spacy Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 The DX VF-27 is on Early Bird Special at HLJ! http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN958455
sil80jdm Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 Just preordered my vf-27 at Anime-Export.com for 13600yen!
Lolicon Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 (edited) I'm beginning to think complaining about the hip placement is a knee jerk reaction to it being a DX and not any form of thought out criticism. the hips on the 27 DO NOT sit in the same place they do on the VF-25. really, the only thing that looks off is that the crotch isn't angled out enough, and that's probably just because they didn't transform/display it properly. Though I never once criticized the placement of the DX VF-27's legs simply because it looks so much better than the craptastic VF-25, I couldn't quite put my finger on it till you brought this up. So I fired up a bunch of Frontier episodes to check it out, and you're right, the VF-27's legs do appear to connect higher up than the VF-25. The DX VF-27 actually looks fairly close to the anime and may be my first DX purchase! The DX VF-25s look like a bunch of morbidly obese old men with their pants pulled up to their armpits. The air intakes look kinda elongated on both the DX and the model. Maybe it's just the viewing angle or the way it was transformed? EDIT: I meant second DX purchase, after the Quarter. Edited November 7, 2009 by Lolicon
Roy Focker Posted November 7, 2009 Posted November 7, 2009 That Macross Quarters looks pretty good. I doubt the arms will be able to stand up on their own.
anime52k8 Posted November 8, 2009 Posted November 8, 2009 Just preordered my vf-27 at Anime-Export.com for 13600yen! does anime export require you pay up front?
SuperHobo Posted November 8, 2009 Posted November 8, 2009 does anime export require you pay up front? Yes animeexport requires payment upfront for pre-orders.
DarkEyes Posted November 8, 2009 Posted November 8, 2009 Newby question When is gonna be released DX VF-25 armored Alto Custom???
kanedaestes Posted November 8, 2009 Posted November 8, 2009 It's already released, it is just an armored pack upgrade to Alto, the Valk doesn't come with it.
DarkEyes Posted November 8, 2009 Posted November 8, 2009 Ah, ok, I thought it could be something like the super parts set, that now Bandai is gonna release the valkyrie with super parts. Thanks for the info.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 So...basically, you want a Yamato VF-25 instead of Chunky Monkey 2.0?No, I want a redesigned or heavily retooled VF-25 using the same diecast and grade of plastic as the existing DX.
arrow Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 a Yamato VF-25 bandai-ed (more die-cast ) would be awesome. never mind weight problems.
regult Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 i know this has probably been debated before, but there seems to be no concluding answer: where does the shield go in the VF-27? I am not only wondering because there is a huge "tail" behind the DX toy, but because I don't remember seeing any "tail" in the anime.
arrow Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) does anyone know if the recolored alto super coming out nov has any new improvements? Edited November 10, 2009 by arrow
m0n5t3r Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) does anyone know if the recolored alto super coming out nov has any new improvements? release date is on the 14th - http://tamashii.jp/item/item.php?eid=01177&pref=301 guess we'll just have to wait and see. the sms logo on the stand is supposed to be painted like in the pic. Edited November 10, 2009 by m0n5t3r
UN Spacy Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 I really really REALLY hope they've made the paint aps more durable for the VF-27. IMHO that still remains my #1 nitpick with the DX series.
anime52k8 Posted November 10, 2009 Posted November 10, 2009 i know this has probably been debated before, but there seems to be no concluding answer: where does the shield go in the VF-27? I am not only wondering because there is a huge "tail" behind the DX toy, but because I don't remember seeing any "tail" in the anime. the shield sits under the tail.
Ivan Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 The movie version of the DX VF-25F with fast packs are out, that is, if anyone still cares
NSJ23 Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 any reviews on the new vf-25f? This. Mine shipped today, so i should have it by the end of the week. but anyone know of any reviews of it yet?
badboy00z Posted November 16, 2009 Posted November 16, 2009 New as in the one with a different color scheme and armor pack?
TCracker Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Hmmm...Alto with Super Parts are out, looks like it had a tint of blue...or is it camera lighthing? And finally, the SMS logo on the stand is colored. http://www.xl-shop.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6865
Knightdramon Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Mine's on the way, hopefully I'll like it enough to justify the cash spend on it
vendetta Posted November 18, 2009 Posted November 18, 2009 Hmmm...Alto with Super Parts are out, looks like it had a tint of blue...or is it camera lighthing? And finally, the SMS logo on the stand is colored. http://www.xl-shop.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6865 It's nice to see the stand colored. Oddly, the latest Macross Quarter photos show it displayed with a flat black stand like the previous releases. I hope it ships with a painted stand like this Alto.
regult Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 still looking like a morbidly fat old man with his pants pulled to his armpits...with a tint of blue! saw it on shelves here in Hong Kong last weekend and had to pass...the VF-25VF needs a complete retooling to convince me. The VF-27 looks promising, although the "tail" cannot be magically erased or concealed like in the anime...and is kind of disturbing.
Negotiator Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 (edited) Just got mine. It looks exactly like in the pictures. Blue/greenish tint. Can't take comparison pics atm. *edit The intake armor now has an extra piece inside that Holds on better when attached. Actually all the armor Stays on nicely even if bumped. The gun is darker too. The shoulders on the valk are not overly tight but still tight Out the box. I'm sure a few tranformations will change all that. Edited November 19, 2009 by Negotiator
todd77 Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Not sure if this has been asked but have Bandai improved the lower leg rear armor pieces to allow better knee articulation on the movie-colored super VF-25F?
eriku Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 I'm curious if the groin lock mechanism has been changed. That's still my solitary niggle with the DX. I'm holding off on any more DX's until that issue gets addressed.
Negotiator Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Not sure if this has been asked but have Bandai improved the lower leg rear armor pieces to allow better knee articulation on the movie-colored super VF-25F? No its the same. I'm curious if the groin lock mechanism has been changed. That's still my solitary niggle with the DX. I'm holding off on any more DX's until that issue gets addressed. Its the same lock on the valk. Its not loose tho...for now.
Wicked Ace Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Anyone know if the new color Super Pack for the VF-25F will be sold separately? I missed out on the first run, but did get an Armor Pack -- I believe I could have built and painted the 1/72 model kit in the time it took me to (mis)transform the toy. Maybe it would have been easier if I didn't start in reverse; I applied the Armor Pack right out of the box on the battroid instead of fighter.
GRAND CANNON Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 New Tornado pics? http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergundam/article?mid=36903
valhary Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 lucifer looks great and skinny much better than any vf 25
Wicked Ace Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 New Tornado pics? That backplate piece is a good length to keep this thing from flopping backwards in battroid mode.
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