Graham Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I could tell you what I'm getting today, but then I'd have to kill you. Had a phone conversation with Yamato today, they say this is their best VF yet and they have put a lot of effort into making sure the joints are all tight and that the toy locks together very well and is really solid. Graham
raptormesh Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I could tell you what I'm getting today, but then I'd have to kill you. Had a phone conversation with Yamato today, they say this is their best VF yet and they have put a lot of effort into making sure the joints are all tight and that the toy locks together very well and is really solid. Graham Sweet...always happy when companies improve their products with such gusto, even when it's not something I'm interested in getting. Really wish to know what's on the horizon
Renato Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I could tell you what I'm getting today, but then I'd have to kill you. Had a phone conversation with Yamato today, they say this is their best VF yet and they have put a lot of effort into making sure the joints are all tight and that the toy locks together very well and is really solid. Graham So...... Did they fix the colour of the hands? Are the intake covers removeable? Are the eyes translucent? WHAT PARTS WILL BREAK, etc....
hutch Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Wonder when this actually will arrive at HLJ. I'm very excited to get it.
numagus99 Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I have been holding off on rewatching Macross 7 till I have the Kai in hand. Put the kids to bed and recreate scenes from the show.
Actar Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 It is gonna be so epic transforming the figure with Totsugeki Love Heart blasting in the background.
kurdt_the_goat Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) Wonder when this actually will arrive at HLJ. I'm very excited to get it. The Yamato newsletter today says the release is on 19th May! Edited May 6, 2011 by kurdt_the_goat
Reïvaj Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I could tell you what I'm getting today, but then I'd have to kill you. [...] Graham Please don’t tell me you’re getting a VF-19KAI from Yamato TODAY for one of your famous reviews, otherwise it’s me who will have to kill you!!!
Vi-RS Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 So...... Did they fix the colour of the hands? Are the intake covers removeable? Are the eyes translucent? WHAT PARTS WILL BREAK, etc.... If you look at the pictures from Yamato's blog, these are basically the final production version, not painted prototype. http://www.yamato-toys.com/blog/img/320-1.jpg http://www.yamato-toys.com/blog/img/320-2.jpg http://www.yamato-toys.com/blog/img/320-3.jpg
Radd Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 I'd been disappointed, but resigned to not picking this up due to my current financial situation....but now seeing those photos, it hurts a lot more and makes my old 1/60 YF-19 look a whole lot sadder.
derex3592 Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Seeing as I just bought the "Ultra Fire" CD and I am anxiously awaiting it's arrival, if Graham gives this the thumbs UP, I'll guess I'll break down and buy it...
Shaorin Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) Damn chicken hands Damn MacDonald's Valk. i sure hope to god that YAMATO milks this mold, though. Mickey-D's VF aside, this mold truly does look SMASHING, and is obviously flexible as all get-out. it truly is a marked improvement over the 1/60v.I YF-19. that much i cannot deny. i just hope that this damned thing doesn't prove to be YAMATO's MACROSS swan song. really now, an over-saturated market, coupled with a poor world-economy, and topped off by a love it or hate it VF toy from a love it or hate it MACROSS series that enjoys popularity pretty much only in it's home country, does not bode particularly well, IMO. that said, given MAC-7's unfathomable high-popularity in japan, i rather fear that YAMATO is now going to attempt to coast along over the next year at least on MAC-7 valk variants, and people like me possibly might be lucky if we see YF/VF-19 variants based on this new mold that aren't the VF-19kai or either of the two BLAZERs before we turn old and gray, if ever. maybe i'm just pessimistic, but i'm just worried that we're going to be headed right back to the Bad-Old-Days, when companies like BANDAI only wished to satisfy the lowest common denominator of MACROSS fan, with those horrible MAC-7 products they marketed back then. finally, with the market over-saturated as it is, even if YAMATO DOES get around to new non-MAC-7 YF-19 products, they will surely cost the less-affluent MACROSS fans out there (such as myself) an arm, leg and a pair of kidneys. MY GOD, what is the not so well-heeled MACROSS fan to do these days? not so terribly long ago, $150.00USD seemed a princely sum for a 1/48 VF-1. today though? we're looking at $200.00USD minimum, with $250/$300.00USD the most common price point. we get better design and QC then ever before with YAMATO products, but BOY do we ever have to pay for it!! Edited May 6, 2011 by Shaorin
jenius Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 The Hi-Metal Bandai line is a wonderful second choice... I hope that line doesn't die.
m0n5t3r Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 i'll probably pick this one up May 2012... ...when it goes on sale on HLJ.
derex3592 Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 (edited) soo- It's not "legal" for Graham to put up the review until it is released correct?? Edited May 7, 2011 by derex3592
eugimon Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 soo- It's not "legal" for Graham to put up the review until it is released correct?? yeah, he did that for the SDF-1 as well, waited until it hit the streets and then he posted his review.
UN Spacy Posted May 7, 2011 Author Posted May 7, 2011 soo- It's not "legal" for Graham to put up the review until it is released correct?? Where's our other Sith Lord to tell us I will make it legal.
derex3592 Posted May 7, 2011 Posted May 7, 2011 Where's our other Sith Lord to tell us I will make it legal. LOL!!!! yes!
UN Spacy Posted May 10, 2011 Author Posted May 10, 2011 Looks like we've got a street date of May 19 for the VF-19. http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-154029-1-1.html
Graham Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Holy crap! Buy, buy, buy! Best toy from Yamato ever. Super tight joints, loaded with cool gimmicks, great finish, fantastic attention to detail and the coolest sticker sheet ever! This is how a 19 toy should be. And no gullet Quantum leap from Yamato again, they have really raised the bar. Oh and surprisingly small box. Graham
AlphaOne Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Great to hear it's another home run from Yamato - But Graham, did they fix the color on the back of the hand armor plates?
Graham Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Great to hear it's another home run from Yamato - But Graham, did they fix the color on the back of the hand armor plates? They have a black stripe on them now. Graham Any news from Yamato regarding Macross the First items?...maybe an add-on set (Daedalus and Prometheus) for the SDF-1 and/or a VF-1D MtF head??? Wrong thread to ask in. VF-19 comments and questions only please. Graham Some unexpected diecast metal for those that like it. Graham
UN Spacy Posted May 10, 2011 Author Posted May 10, 2011 Great news Graham. Are the intake covers removable?
AlphaOne Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 They have a black stripe on them now. Graham Are they accurate like in the anime and thanks Graham!
SuperHobo Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Unexpected metal content? What what? Like in the joints or exterior metal? Same questions intakes removable?
Xx-SKULL-ONE-xX Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Awaiting review with great interest (not that it matters, my pre-order is in already)
Renato Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 They have a black stripe on them now. Graham Heh, sounds like they got them the wrong way round, then
Loop Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Heh, sounds like they got them the wrong way round, then Yeah, I was hoping they could get that right....... But from the sounds of it so far (Graham) I am happy I have it on pre order.
Graham Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Unfortunately, as the sample was late and I only received it yesterday, I'm not sure I will ne able to get a review done in time, as I'm in hospital on Thursday for a few days for some minor surgery Graham
Reïvaj Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I hope it’s nothing serious, Graham. Thanks for your efforts anyway!
charger69 Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) Thanks for insights Graham! And get well soon Edited May 10, 2011 by charger69
Javabean Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Thank Graham for the infos. Health comes first, pls take care yourself & keep the sample in the cupboard.
kyekye Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 I can't wait for Graham's review!! Please answer my selfish question before going to the hospital thou . Is the final product color Pink-Magenta Red? (as shown in recent pics) or Dark Orange red (like in earlier pics)? Good luck with surgery and get well soon~
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