ff95gj Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 This is going to be the next exclusive item for Macross Chronicle! 1/60 Angelbird + Fan Racer set Unsure if we are talking about the Fan Racer kit, or this time it's a completed model. Quote
VFTF1 Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) Given how many 1/48 Angel birds went unsold, this move is not unexpected. I'd love a squad of Angel birds but gotta admit it's the lowest on my list. Good thinking on their part, though, to include the fan racer. Things like this need to be done. Given that the VF-1 mold from DYL/SDFM TV tends to be repetative, you need more than just the jet to sell it. You should be putting in little unique additions. Like I still think the VT-1 should have had a little tent with Misa, Hikaru and in scale mini mutant fish set. Anything to liven things up. the VF-1D should have come with a dead Zendradi soldier that could be in a fixed pose, grabbing the Gerwalk's leg. Little things like that help add both diversity and spice. Pete Edited November 20, 2009 by VFTF1 Quote
Agent-GHQ Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) Pete, I think you should put in your resume with Yamato and attached this thread. As for this AB 1/60 v2, will definitely get a few squads! Edited November 20, 2009 by Agent-GHQ Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 I expected this, good move Yamato, not that i want one or feeling violated by not being able to pick this up as a normal release, this is how it had to be... Quote
eriku Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Aw crud, I was hoping the Angelbird would be a regular release. Oh well, better this than no Angelbird at all. Quote
Roy Focker Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Given how many 1/48 Angel birds went unsold, this move is not unexpected. I'd love a squad of Angel birds but gotta admit it's the lowest on my list. Exactly. While a Ranka or Klan Klan doll dressed in a sailor uniform might sale to those who collect figures. A Sailor Suit Valkyrie isn't high on people's list. Quote
lechuck Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 I have always presumed that the low sales rate of the AB and most of the other (non-)canon variants later on was down to fact of being yet-again another A-head Valkyrie. I think there was like exactly 3 variants with S-head, 5-6(?) J-heads and gazillion A-heads with the 1/48 line. Quote
logos Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Yeah considering the sale prices they where offering the AB this year and last I could see why they would want to limit the production run on the 1/60 version. It's a shame though that offers like this exclude us. I really wish for web exclusives they would setup something so we could have a chance as well at them. Quote
gwfalcon Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Good luck to this batch of AB. Hope they are not like their 1/48 counterparts in Yahoo JP (the current price is insanely low). Quote
Vi-RS Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Good luck to this batch of AB. Hope they are not like their 1/48 counterparts in Yahoo JP (the current price is insanely low). Which is why they do limited exclusive run with additional product value in it, fan racer in this case. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 20, 2009 Posted November 20, 2009 Hey ff95gj, in person, does the photograph show darker blue than the one seen on the 1/48? If so it looks great in my eyes! Quote
ff95gj Posted November 20, 2009 Author Posted November 20, 2009 Hey ff95gj, in person, does the photograph show darker blue than the one seen on the 1/48? If so it looks great in my eyes! That photo is from a cheaply printed slip in the 1/48 Kakizaki package; so although it does look darker, I am unsure it's the model's color or the printer's limited palette. Quote
Vi-RS Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 so how do I get my hands on one of these? I don't think OD or HLJ is gonna carry them unless we go for private seller? Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 Save / Overdrive are worth the e-mail to find out i reckon. Quote
shadow strikers Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 This is going to be the next exclusive item for Macross Chronicle! 1/60 Angelbird + Fan Racer set Unsure if we are talking about the Fan Racer kit, or this time it's a completed model. they should make a 1/60 scale fan racer and angel bird Quote
Vi-RS Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 they should make a 1/60 scale fan racer and angel bird fan race is already in 1/60 scale. Quote
ultimateone Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 From yamato website on 11/19: That's pretty cool... Quote
jenius Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 That's pretty cool... Buy this 1000 limited* Fan Jet model!!!! * We will improve this design and packaging later and sell it openly. Yeah Yamato, you want me to buy a 100 limited SDF-1 from you? Go F*ck yourself. Quote
eriku Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Buy this 1000 limited* Fan Jet model!!!! * We will improve this design and packaging later and sell it openly. Yeah Yamato, you want me to buy a 100 limited SDF-1 from you? Go F*ck yourself. This reminds of the opening of SNL last night: "Will you kiss me?" "What?" "Will you kiss me?" "Kiss you?" "Yes, because I like to be kissed WHEN SOMEONE IS DOING SEX TO ME!!!!!" Edited November 22, 2009 by eriku Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 This reminds of the opening of SNL last night: "Will you kiss me?" "What?" "Will you kiss me?" "Kiss you?" "Yes, because I like to be kissed WHEN SOMEONE IS DOING SEX TO ME!!!!!" Indeed - that whole skit was funny as hell. But as much as I actually enjoy ALL of my Yamato Macross toys they are really pissing me off with these initially super limited items that are either likely to have mass produced versions later down the line, or are practically impossible to get if you don't live in Japan or you live in an area where you have to import their products. -b. Quote
Javabean Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 * We will improve this design and packaging later and sell it openly. Damn! I got the 1st fan racer so-called exclusive that came without pilot & a shabby white box that looks like my local post office parcel box. Now Yamato is going to do a normal release with a new Hikaru pilot, design & box? Quote
Omegablue Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Considering the loyalty this forum has for Yamato, the members here should be offered an exclusive from Yamato? Graham? Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Calm down boys!!! Don't set the torches The posted picture shows another unassembled model kit in runners in a tranlucent box. Where was it confirmed that it's going to be a painted and assembled mass produced Kit? It does come with a pilot which my 1st exclusive fan racer didn't, but it's not that a big deal. If in the near future Yamato produces a 1/60 toy out of it (they should do a fan liner too) it's like the 1/60 v2 VF-1 update. Quote
shadow strikers Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 From yamato website on 11/19: could you use the hikaru figure in the fan racer in a valk figure Quote
DarrinG Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 I ordered the missile launch effect armor through a source just 2 weeks ago! Mid next year their will prob be a much improved set released with an accessory kit, or other armor design. Had I known 'they' were going to start doing this so blatantly I will have held up. I like the look of the newer, more finished fan racer, but I would be pissed if I forked out for the initial release only to see it come up later. I'm waiting on everything from here out . . . Quote
gwfalcon Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 NSFW source This painting effect should be leading to a much better sale for the 1/60 AB batch. Thx 4 pix. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 NSFW source WTF is up with that AB hideous paint scheme?!? Quote
anime52k8 Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 Buy this 1000 limited* Fan Jet model!!!! * We will throw it in a cheap plastic package with a pilot and sell it as an even harder to get exclusive later. fixed Quote
anime52k8 Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 NSFW source poo that's hot. I'm not sure what I want more, the AB, Miria's VF-22 or that carbon fiber Ingram shield. http://www2.moeyo.com/img/09/11/30/3/328.html :drools: Quote
jenius Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 I like the new AB scheme... looks a bit more aggressive. I'm not sure if it's just the darker blue. I wonder why they're showing a clear fan jet? Quote
RDClip Posted November 30, 2009 Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) I wonder if they are ever going to just make a toy fan jet with a reasonable non-exclusive production run. Lol, they can make a repaint for every character (booya max and millia fanjets, lol) Edited November 30, 2009 by RDClip Quote
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