nexxstrait Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 I've got a soft spot for VF1Js, so this is on my to-buy list, but a decent review would certainly be welcome. Quote
Mommar Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 So, is anyone getting this at all? While I can understand the felling of not wanting to get another VF-1 toy, I can't help but feel that this toy isn't getting as much love as it should. I'm still waiting for mine to be delivered. Will let everyone know what I think once it arrives unless somebody else here beats me to the review. More mag scan. That crouching position is pretty cool looking. And the shots of Hikaru and Max back to back makes the Max Valk look pretty cool. Quote
eriku Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 So, is anyone getting this at all? While I can understand the felling of not wanting to get another VF-1 toy, I can't help but feel that this toy isn't getting as much love as it should. I've got one on the way. As for the toy not getting much love...like you said - it is just another VF-1 toy so it's easier for people to be critical of something they don't really want anyway. I think very few of us really wanted or asked for a 1/100 VF-1 so there isn't much for most people to get excited about. My hope is that Bandai keeps a brisk pace with this line and keeps the non-VF-1 toys coming. Speaking of which we should be seeing new pics of the Hi Metal YF-21 soon. Quote
jenius Posted June 25, 2010 Posted June 25, 2010 I've got one of these toys on order, I'm hoping for a shipping notice soon (with my Grace VF-27 and DX display stand). I've got line art and similar toys waiting for comparison shots so I can get a good review of it done. Quote
Mommar Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 I'm still waiting for mine to be delivered. Will let everyone know what I think once it arrives unless somebody else here beats me to the review. That crouching position is pretty cool looking. And the shots of Hikaru and Max back to back makes the Max Valk look pretty cool. Well never mind. Amiami decided, although I preordered, that they didn't have the quantity of items and apparently canceled it. Or, rather, the pre-order had an error and then disappeared from my cart. Quote
Tking22 Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Bah I can't wait for mine! Hopefully I'll get a shipping email tomorrow. Quote
ff95gj Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) I wasn't impressed with how plastic it looks when it was out of the box; and wasn't thrilled either when I transformed it to Gerwalk mode. However, as a battroid-mode guy, I am happy with how it looks in B mode. In official pictures, it seemed to me that they are trying to make it look good by shooting in certain angles only. I was wrong. The B mode is better than I've thought. Although, I think it's too expensive. And one of the wings are already too loose to stay in Battroid mode; I used blu-tac. The degree of articulation is shown in the second last pic. Also, in fighter, in the pic above, I think it's a bit crooked? I don't have a fighter mode VF-1 on hand to compare... and I am just too lazy to transform now. And as a HI-METAL product, all the metals are in the feet. And also the backbone thing (as Yamato did). I like it much more than the VF-19, and I am going to buy several more of the VF-1 if Bandai releases them. Edited June 26, 2010 by ff95gj Quote
apharmd Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Thank you for the review, ff95gj. It's really appreciated. Quote
raptormesh Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Looks pretty dynamic in Battroid mode. Is it floppy though, or will all the joints hold especially when you invert it. Quote
ff95gj Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 It doesn't feel floppy... yet. Only one of the wings is. Quote
s001 Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Wow pretty sweet! But the feet look too small on the photos. Quote
Graham Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 How well do the missiles attach to the wings? Do they stay on securely, or fall off at the slightest touch? Can we have a photo in battroid standing next to the Hi-Metal VF-19? Graham Quote
ff95gj Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 How well do the missiles attach to the wings? Do they stay on securely, or fall off at the slightest touch? Can we have a photo in battroid standing next to the Hi-Metal VF-19? Graham There is enough friction to hold the missiles. It would take some time to waear it out. Sorry that I have packed my VF-19... I've just measured it from head (skip the head lasers) to toe, and it's 14cm. Hope that helps! Quote
Graham Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Glad to see they kept the VF-1J in scale with the Fire Valk. That said, the VF-1J is gonna be a pretty small toy. And the VF-19 Hi-Metal rocks! Just wonder why they left of the head lasers and head fin in the photo. Graham Quote
apharmd Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Glad to see they kept the VF-1J in scale with the Fire Valk. That said, the VF-1J is gonna be a pretty small toy. And the VF-19 Hi-Metal rocks! Just wonder why they left of the head lasers and head fin in the photo. Graham Too lazy? In any case, I'm quite excited for the VF-1J. It'll be my first VF-1 toy and second Hi-Metal. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 I wasn't impressed with how plastic it looks when it was out of the box; and wasn't thrilled either when I transformed it to Gerwalk mode. However, as a battroid-mode guy, I am happy with how it looks in B mode. In official pictures, it seemed to me that they are trying to make it look good by shooting in certain angles only. I was wrong. The B mode is better than I've thought. Although, I think it's too expensive. And one of the wings are already too loose to stay in Battroid mode; I used blu-tac. The degree of articulation is shown in the second last pic. Also, in fighter, in the pic above, I think it's a bit crooked? I don't have a fighter mode VF-1 on hand to compare... and I am just too lazy to transform now. And as a HI-METAL product, all the metals are in the feet. And also the backbone thing (as Yamato did). I like it much more than the VF-19, and I am going to buy several more of the VF-1 if Bandai releases them. Was transformation pretty easy? Also, the retractable right hand, can it hold the gunpod without parts swapping? Is the heat shield necessary for transformation? Just wondering, don't mind if the chestplate is loose without it in battroid mode. I've become a battroid mode guy as I grew older, I love posing battroids(I love all modes really, but battroid is fun because it's the most poseable of all). This figure looks like straight up toy crack. I also think it is expensive, but there is a ton of small parts tooled for just this 1 release, so, to me, most of the price can be justified. Quote
Ivan Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Wow, the VF-1J is almost as plastic looking as the Revoltech inside the box, but I am a sucker for Bandai Macross toys, so I caved in and bought one. Will play with it later tonight. Based on initial feedback from other members, I have pretty high expectation. Will probably buy the Max one too. Regarding the price, I paid less for the VF-1J than the Fire Valkyrie, which is reasonable since it's smaller, but I am sure alot of people will still find the price steep Quote
JET7 Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 its really hard to justify the cost of buying this hi-metal.. when its really (really) close to the price of an average v2 1/60 yamato. Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted June 26, 2010 Author Posted June 26, 2010 Not really impressed, better stick with the 1/60 v2, even if they have problems. Quote
m0n5t3r Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 can't put my finger on it, but GERWALK mode looks off... any comparison pics w/ the VF-1 Revoltechs... or a pic of it on the palm of your hand? Quote
ff95gj Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 Was transformation pretty easy? Also, the retractable right hand, can it hold the gunpod without parts swapping? Is the heat shield necessary for transformation? Just wondering, don't mind if the chestplate is loose without it in battroid mode. The retractable hands are closed fists that can hold nothing. For the gun holding hand, it actually molds with the hilt of the gun. I am not sure what do you mean by "necessary" to change the heat shield... You mean you want to expose the cockpit in battroid? I suppose you can... To Monster: A comparison against Revy Alien (I love this guy) and 1/60 VF-1S: I shake like hell when shooting one-handed. And my hands are smaller than average people, mind you. Quote
nexxstrait Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 I could not resist the urge and have just placed an order with HLJ to have the 70% shipping discount... but only if monday they file my order in time (crosses finger)! Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 26, 2010 Posted June 26, 2010 The retractable hands are closed fists that can hold nothing. For the gun holding hand, it actually molds with the hilt of the gun. I am not sure what do you mean by "necessary" to change the heat shield... You mean you want to expose the cockpit in battroid? I suppose you can... *snip* I should have worded it differently. Can you transform the toy without swapping out the canopy for the heatshield? I don't mind having the canopy show..I was used to it on the 1/55's and didn't mind that at all. Also, can it still be transformed without retracting the hands, and can the gun hand be kept on(unretracted) in fighter mode? I hate keeping track of parts, so I'm trying to figure out if I can just transform the sucker without swapping/removing parts at all. Are there extra parts needed to mount the gunpod in fighter mode? Quote
Graham Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 And one of the wings are already too loose to stay in Battroid mode; I used blu-tac. Just to clarify, you mean the wing actually falls off without the blu-tac? Or does the wing just flop around when you pick up the toy? Graham Quote
ff95gj Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Just to clarify, you mean the wing actually falls off without the blu-tac? Or does the wing just flop around when you pick up the toy? Graham Just flop around... Even before you pick up the toy. Another member TD reports the same problem... On the same wing (left wing). I should have worded it differently. Can you transform the toy without swapping out the canopy for the heatshield? I don't mind having the canopy show..I was used to it on the 1/55's and didn't mind that at all. Also, can it still be transformed without retracting the hands, and can the gun hand be kept on(unretracted) in fighter mode? I hate keeping track of parts, so I'm trying to figure out if I can just transform the sucker without swapping/removing parts at all. Are there extra parts needed to mount the gunpod in fighter mode? I think you can transform without swapping the canopy... (at office now! can't really check) But no, you can't keep the gun hand in. The gun-holding hand is molded with the gun hilt, so it won't fit. Quote
raptormesh Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 I think you can transform without swapping the canopy... (at office now! can't really check) But no, you can't keep the gun hand in. The gun-holding hand is molded with the gun hilt, so it won't fit. That means you'll need to keep at least two parts in hand for transformation unless you couldn't care less about the gun. I tend to either lost these sort of parts or stash them somewhere and wouldn't bother with them. Quote
EXO Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Did you guys see Yacolog's page? http://wildcats.pupui.jp/mt/archives/2010/06/post_264.html Quote
Vifam7 Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Amiami has shipped my copy! Fans in Japan already panel-lining and thinking of superpacks. Pics from 2ch board. Quote
eriku Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Mine should arrive today or tomorrow and I'll take some pics. Anyone have any special photo requests? Quote
Kyp Durron Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Amiami has shipped my copy! Fans in Japan already panel-lining and thinking of superpacks. Pics from 2ch board. Link to thread, please. -Kyp Quote
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