Loop Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) i admit, i feel pretty much the same, though from a purely technical standpoint, this YAMATO Kai design is a DAMN FINE work of technical art. i still personally prefer the feel of the original YF-19 toy, but that does not diminish my appreciation of the technical virtuosity at work here. it's just too damned bad that it has to be a work of high-tech art that also happens to look like a $300.00 POWER RANGERS TOY, ohmygawd. sorry, that's a rather pointy and specific hurdle that people like me just cannot seem to get over, no matter how awesome the basic design is, and is IS one AWESOME basic design. say, is there anyone around here that might be willing to sell me their YF-19? please follow this link if you are interested; http://www.macrosswo...showtopic=35048 oh, and what exactly does "LERX" mean? first time i ever herd the term was during a discussion of the MAC.ZERO VF-0 series. i had pretty much assumed that it was something specific to that design, and had left it at that. one final thing; does anyone know why YAMATO seems incapable of using the original SDF MACROSS logomark on the packaging of their VF-1 products? i can see from the -19Kai packaging that they appear to be fully capable of using the MAC.7 logomark however they wish, so what's up with SDF MAC.? The also used the UN spacy kite on the 1/3000 scale SDF-1 Macross. Edit - I misunderstood, I think you were referring to the actual title logo. Edited May 16, 2011 by Loop
Reïvaj Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Looking forward to Graham's review. Meanwhile, let's share some pics by B_A_T_. I have to say these are some of the best pics I've ever seen in a toy's gallery. And Yamato, I don't know what to say, maybe just WOW!
Dobber Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Wow, you weren't kidding! GORGEOUS pictures!!! That's how they should be done! Thanks Reïvaj!! Chris
wintermute Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Looks pretty sweet. Ironically, the color scheme was never a problem for me until the threads about this toy, lol.
Vic Mancini Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Wow, even I'm impressed! The only thing missing that would make this thing perfect is some little rubber accordion style slip covers over the ankles. Love that cockpit transformation! This makes me want a V2 YF-19 so bad.
m0n5t3r Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 that transformation sequence to battroid (esp. the cockpit part) is truly awesome!
kanedaestes Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I just had an accident in my pants. Time to sell my kidneys.
eugimon Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I just had an accident in my pants. Time to sell my kidneys. well don't sell both, keep one. That's what I did.
CF18 Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 that transformation sequence to battroid (esp. the cockpit part) is truly awesome! Heh Basara has to hold his breath when transforming in space.
Vi-RS Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 The best pictures are finally here, but I don't think the eyes are made from transparent plastic.
Old Man Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 The best pictures are finally here, but I don't think the eyes are made from transparent plastic. Yeah...I noticed that too.
Jasonc Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 BOMMMMBAAAAAAAAAA! Totsugeki Love Heart and all that goodness. This is Masterpiece!!! I absolutely love it. Such an awesome valk for combat, if only Basara was down for that. He'll be the baddest passive valk ever made.
Vic Mancini Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Heh Basara has to hold his breath when transforming in space. I was thinking the same thing!
raptormesh Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I was thinking the same thing! Pftt...he's got that sound energy protecting him don't ya know.
BeyondTheGrave Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Is Yamato going to the engineering from the Kai to make newer versions of the Yf-19?
raptormesh Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Is Yamato going to the engineering from the Kai to make newer versions of the Yf-19? Don't think anybogy here knows for certain, as it's going to require extensive remolding. We'll mostly likely see the blazer though.
UN Spacy Posted May 17, 2011 Author Posted May 17, 2011 Muuuuuuuust resist... ...keep telling myself... ...it'll eventually be discounted at HLJ.
VF-18S Hornet Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Muuuuuuuust resist... ...keep telling myself... ...it'll eventually be discounted at HLJ. Okay after seeing this I am having trouble keeping my jaw off the floor. I even noticed that it can hold the gunpod err.. soundpod with both hands, something the three YF-19's could not do. they really reworked the arms, If they make a v.2 YF-19 I'm selling the other two I got.But one question, what is up with those sticks for ankles connected to the feet, Would they be to fragile when puling them out?
VF-18S Hornet Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I'd never seen anything like this before!!! Thanks to Vi-RS: http://www.macrosswo...ndpost&p=910116 extreme high kick attack
BeyondTheGrave Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Don't think anybogy here knows for certain, as it's going to require extensive remolding. We'll mostly likely see the blazer though. I know it would take remolding. I'm more so thinking taking the engineering and technology learned and applying it to the yf-19.
nightmareB4macross Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 IIf the ankle is composed just as the destroids, then the fire valkyrie will be just fine.
derex3592 Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 BOMMMMBAAAAAAAAAA! Totsugeki Love Heart and all that goodness. This is Masterpiece!!! I absolutely love it. Such an awesome valk for combat, if only Basara was down for that. He'll be the baddest passive valk ever made. this!
Andy NYK Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 We'll mostly likely see the blazer though. definitely updating my hi-metal blazer with a yammie version when that happens.
takatoys Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 What a toy! Thanks Yamato for the incredible progress you have made since you first started the crappy 1/72 YF-19 back in 2000. Took Yamato 11 years to reach perfection. 11 years of producing average Macross toys at ridiculous prices, but we as loyal fans bought the toys until someday Yamato could give us the best Macross transformable toy. This day has finally come. I thought Bandai was the only company capable of this kind of toy engineering, I was wrong. Now bring us a new YF-19 and I will consider my money well spent.
charger69 Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Are we sure that B_A_T_ is not a member of MW? Maybe we should invite him here Looks like he has a pretty impressive collection shown on flickr...
Raptor One Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Funnily enough I think the impending release of this toy will be what finally gets me to finish Macross 7. I always got bored after the first few episodes but now I'm really into it lol
m0n5t3r Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Muuuuuuuust resist... ...keep telling myself... ...it'll eventually be discounted at HLJ. had to do a double-take... i thought you said "discontinued"... i'm w/ you there... doesn't have to be discounted like the 22s recently were, but I definitely want to pay less than the $250+ (w/ s/h) it's going for right now. gotta stop reading eugimon's posts...
jenius Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Well I just ponied up and sent my money... seeing that charge on the credit card statement will definitely help reduce my enthusiasm... let's hope this toy kicks major tail. Of course, I'll be sharing my opinions with you all -
badboy00z Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Awesome pictures!!! Loved the transformation sequence. Now can we get a stop motion gif of the transformation??? After seeing those pictures I really want one! How long until we get the Blazer??
Ivan Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 What a toy! Thanks Yamato for the incredible progress you have made since you first started the crappy 1/72 YF-19 back in 2000. Took Yamato 11 years to reach perfection. 11 years of producing average Macross toys at ridiculous prices, but we as loyal fans bought the toys until someday Yamato could give us the best Macross transformable toy. This day has finally come. I thought Bandai was the only company capable of this kind of toy engineering, I was wrong. Now bring us a new YF-19 and I will consider my money well spent. Wait till we get an arm breakage report shortly after release... sorry, I couldn't help it
Scream Man Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I think I just cried a little. Sold....Damn you Yamato... I'm sold...
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