Vifam7 Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Link to thread, please. -Kyp 2ch thread on all non-Yamato Macross toys - http://hideyoshi.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/toy/1274897413/ Quote
Kyp Durron Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks, too bad babel fish can't seem to translate the page so I can find my way around, lol. -Kyp Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 Just flop around... Even before you pick up the toy.Another member TD reports the same problem... On the same wing (left wing).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. If you turn the gun hands upside down in fighter mode, can they still stay on? Mine should arrive today or tomorrow and I'll take some pics. Anyone have any special photo requests? Dynamic crouching poses and poses showing the limits of articulation in battroid/gerwalk modes. Quote
lechuck 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? If you have any, please pose with some MG Gundams or any other toys/models in 1/100 scale. Thank you. Quote
Tking22 Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 I unfortunately pre-ordered mine on evilbay thinking I'd get it faster, the seller says he hasn't even received his supply of the damn figures yet, I should have just used HLJ I have a 10% off coupon from them anyway. Quote
Vi-RS Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 I unfortunately pre-ordered mine on evilbay thinking I'd get it faster, the seller says he hasn't even received his supply of the damn figures yet, I should have just used HLJ I have a 10% off coupon from them anyway. And 70% off for shipping. You only pay 388 yen for shipping from Japan to US via Fedex express mail. Quote
Tking22 Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 And 70% off for shipping. You only pay 388 yen for shipping from Japan to US via Fedex express mail. I forgot about their shipping sale as well, good god that is terrible luck and timing. Quote
Horatio Positronic Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 My VF-1J is sitting at the post office waiting for me. They tried to deliver it while I was at work. Quote
bb_f1 Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) The 1st time I touch it, it feels crap! For 1/100, I think it's the best so far. Everything stays when you transform or plays with it. But just have the feeling all the joints will be loose after a while. It feels light weight and small. Edited June 29, 2010 by bb_f1 Quote
eriku Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) Got mine today. No pics until later but here's a whole bunch of words for you. Package: This has some of the best box art for a Macross toy that I’ve seen in quite some time. Images of all three modes of the toy mixed in with a big gorgeous painting of the VF-1J in battroid, TV Hikaru and Minmay. It harkens back to box art from the 80’s (although still isn’t as aesthetically perfect as a Takatoku box). There is a box flap that is held shut with magnets and a window underneath that is die-cut around the shape of the valk so you can’t actually see the accessories at all. I like this effect since a wide array of accessories is usually kind of ugly. The inside of the flap and the back of the box are standard and show various photos of the toy listing its different points of interest. Fighter: I really like the feel of this straight out of the box. While the Toynami 1/100 VF-1 felt a bit flimsy, fragile and frobbly to me (although still a good toy in its own right – and cheaper) this one has a nice heft for something of its size and nothing frobbles – it’s tight as a drum just like a Yamato V2. Neither wing is loose on mine, either. The plastic isn’t quite as bright white as a Yamato TV V2 toy, having a more off-white tint. One thing that I find particularly striking is how far the head tucks in. Instead of the battroid head jutting out like most other VF-1 toys, this one is tucked in so flush with the underside that its not even visible from the side. Heads sticking out has never bothered me, but once I saw this I realized how much more streamlined it makes fighter mode. Landing Gear: Not much to say, really. They’re separate pieces that plug in. They hold tight, they look great and they do their job well, they’re not microscopically tiny. The wheels don’t roll, but that’s probably a good thing for this scale. I’m not one for lots of extra parts, but I almost like these removable gear better than retractable. They seem easier to deal with to me. Wings: Wings clip out and in easily and all four have a tight connection. The hardpoints hold each of the missile clusters tightly with a simple round peg/round hole attachment. Not much else to say. Cockpit/Canopy: The canopy comes off rather than opening on a hinge. While that is a bummer for those who like to have an open-canopy display, it’s probably for the best with this size as a hinge could be really easy to break. The canopy is a slightly smokey blue/grey with neatly painted black trim. It attaches securely with two pegs that are diagonally across from each other. The cockpit is painted a glossy gunmetal and there are no instrument panel details (naturally). The pilot is incredibly small, yet removable and painted. I’m surprised they painted as many details on him as they did because it’s so tiny. It’s clearly Hikaru in his TV flight suit. Transformation to Battroid (my method, I haven’t checked the instructions): Unpeg legs from tailfin/backpack/arms (they are secured tightly in three different areas). Next fold the (metal) swingbar and legs to the back. Unpeg chestplate and swing it up and over the canopy...fold arms out to sides on double hinges (no sliding over humps here, they fold straight out)...Fold over the nose piece and peg into metal swing bar...remove canopy and replace with heatshield (heatshield is panel-lined!)...clip chestplate into heatshield...flip up the head...fold up the backpack (held with friction, but is tight)...fold out the hands (open a panel and flip them out)...pull out the feet...done. Most of it is pretty standard, but the little differences are NICE, like the way the swing bar attaches to the back of the nose and the way the arms fold out to the sides on double hinges. Everything is very intuitive and nothing is fiddly or aggravating. It’s almost as quick and simple as transforming a 1/55 chunky. Battroid: If you’ve handled Robot:Damashii figures then you’ll have an idea of the overall feel of this. It’s small, but it has a tight and durable feel to it. The plastic has a nice rich finish and doesn’t feel as cheap as the Toynami 1/100. The joints are all have the perfect tension on mine. None are worringly tight and none are annoyingly loose. They’re all friction joints except for the knees, which ratchet. The feet have an amazing range and can pull out a lot further than you might expect to allow for some very wide stances. One thing that I don’t recall being mentioned is that you DO NOT have to swap hands for the gunpod. The right hand that folds into the arm has a square hole in it that holds the handle of the gunpod perfectly. I don’t think I’ll even use all of the extra hands that it comes with (both robotic and cartoony). Proportions are fantastic. It looks to me like they took the Yamato V2 design and made it better. The hips probably stick out further than some would like, but to me they look nicely proportioned with the rest of battroid. Articulation is, pardon my language, goddamn AMAZING. The Yamato V2 is really fun to pose but this one beats it. The legs have the most range I’ve ever seen on a VF-1. This thing can almost do Yoga! Random thoughts: One thing I was worried about was that the head lazers would be limp and gummy, but they’re actually pretty rigid and very straight. Not only that but you get a second set in the box which is brilliant. The intakes and hands are easy to swap and hold securely. Overall I can safely say this is easily my favorite VF-1 toy yet – or at least tied with my previous favorite the Joke Machine. It’s got everything I want: Durability, fun and easy transformation, superposability, an excellent sculpt, and a size that wont hog my shelves and will encourage me to break my “one sculpt only” rule. I don’t think I’ll get the exclusive Max 1J, but if they do TV versions of the 1As, the 1S, 1D, Elint and Ostrich, I’ll be all over them. I’ll also get the super/strike packs when they are released (which they will be, there are connection points for them). I’m also really, really hoping they do a GBP armor set for this because if it was made with the same care and cleverness as the 1J it would be phenomenal. Edited July 1, 2010 by eriku Quote
Tking22 Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 Sweet mine is finally on the way, I can't wait! Quote
Mommar Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks for the review. It sounds like a pretty cool toy. I wish Amiami hadn't screwed me out of my pre-order. I'll have to find one of these sometime soon. Quote
Raptor One Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 (edited) Got mine today. No pics until later but here's a whole bunch of words for you. [Review] Thanks for the review. Just one request: Mind giving some thoughts on Gerwalk mode? Edited June 29, 2010 by Raptor One Quote
eriku Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks for the review. Just one request: Mind giving some thoughts on Gerwalk mode? Sorry, I didn't comment on gerwalk since I always go straight from fighter to battroid. I'll give gerwalk a try later when I'm shooting photos. Quote
Horatio Positronic Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 Lots of words. Got mine this morning. The only part of this I don't agree with is the "favorite VF-1 toy" bit. My favorite VF-1 remains the 1/250 Bandai MFC version since it has no part swapping, no loose joints, no parts that break etc. I can't wait until more versions of this come out. It'll be neat to see how/if they handle super parts or armor. Quote
m0n5t3r Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 i think he meant "favorite transforming VF-1 toy..." in all fairness, battroid mode does look good from looking at bbf1 and ff95gj's pics. and if it's really similar to posing/handling a Robot Damashii fig., that's a pretty good. just too small for me when it comes to a transformable toy and i'm more into fighter mode and just transforming and staring at my valks right now... but congrats to those who got this. i hope they make a VF-4 so i can finally get my hands on a VF Hi-metal fig. Quote
bb_f1 Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 I don't agree on the part that all joints are tight. Already I can feel the knee that turns the leg left & right, the backpack, the wings at Battroid mode not staying. But it is nice to play and pose with. Quote
Horatio Positronic Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 i hope they make a VF-4 so i can finally get my hands on a VF Hi-metal fig. This is the best idea I've heard all day. Quote
Chronocidal Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 Darn, all these comments are making me actually consider getting one of these little suckers. Well, I might eventually anyway, just the VF-19S takes precedence, since I already have 5 other Hikaru 1Js in various scales (some in various stages of being built). I wouldn't mind having one of these to sit on my desk at work though. Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted June 30, 2010 Author Posted June 30, 2010 eriku , I'm pleased and grateful with your review...... Come on VF-1SEMPAI ! Quote
Midi_Amp Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 I still have to wait two weeks for mine but this is my first ever VF-1 toy... The anticipation is killing me! But so far the reviews are very welcoming. I'm gonna download and print Revoltech's Macross diorama for this one. Quote
Renato Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 I'm gonna download and print Revoltech's Macross diorama for this one. ? What do you mean? Quote
Renato Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 I'm gonna download and print Revoltech's Macross diorama for this one. ? What do you mean? Quote
CF18 Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 ? What do you mean? Here: http://www.union-creative.jp/revoltech/information/ Download the pdf that say "082-083", find a color printer at work. Quote
Shaorin Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) i'll say it again; the ideal "Porta-Valkyrie" perfect pocketable size for those who might like a VF-1 on-the-go (myself included) nevertheless, it is overpriced, a PARTS-FORMER (even if only in the loosest sense) has an ugly stubby nosecone all too reminiscent of the TRANS-FORMERS JETFIRE sculpt. final verdict; a nice alternative; pocketable and well made, but NO competition for the Yammie 1/60v.II... Edited June 30, 2010 by Shaorin Quote
eriku Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) nevertheless, it a PARTS-FORMER (even if only in the loosest sense) Very loose. The only thing that needs to be swapped or added for transformation is the heat shield, and even that doesn't really have to be attached. It helps lock the chestplate down, but isn't absolutely necessary. Can't really count the landing gear since it isn't part of the transformation. Edited June 30, 2010 by eriku Quote
kanedaestes Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 Meh at best something to put up at work, but i first have to justify the price. I am more than happy with my Yammies. Quote
Kyp Durron Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 Does the backpack part really sit that high up in fighter mode? -Kyp Quote
Vifam7 Posted June 30, 2010 Posted June 30, 2010 (edited) Japanese blogger review with some good pics : http://show-kera.blog.so-net.ne.jp/2010-06-28 Gamu toys has posted his first half of his review : http://gamu-toys.info/goukin/gouki/vf100s/vfhimetal02/vfhimetal0201.html USPS didn't deliver my package today. Edited June 30, 2010 by Vifam7 Quote
Vi-RS Posted July 1, 2010 Posted July 1, 2010 Some new articulation point that we have never seen on VF-1 toy: Quote
eriku Posted July 1, 2010 Posted July 1, 2010 Added some pics to my review. Here's some more: Teach me how to pose, Sempai! I would, but these cracked joints are a bitch! Ask Uncle Lupin. I'll show you how to move. First lets stretch! Now get your body in harmony with some yoga... Alright, draw!! Now, ride the dinosaur!! Disfunctional family portrait Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 1, 2010 Posted July 1, 2010 Damn that VF-1J looks delish. See Eriku the other reason I lost some love for the Toynami 1/100's is because mine look like your 1S pictured; they are in pieces. Cracked polycaps=loose connection, loose enough to fall off onto the carpet and get lost for months. The best thing about the 1/100's by Toynami was the use of ABS and the design overall looked good, it was plenty fun to pose in battroid and the price was good. However the VF HI METAL seems to fix every qualm I had with the Toynami 1/100's and outdo it. I am itching to find out if the inevitable VF-1S will have able to conceal the head well in fighter mode. Every transformable VF-1S to date always has the visor(if even just a bit), peeking out. Will VF HI METAL be the 1st to break this tradition? Tentative purchase list for me might be VF HI METAL Blazer and 1J. Definitely looking into the 1S and 1A brownie since we know those are inevitable just hope Tamashii doesn't webshop the latter and make it exclusive. Quote
mickyg Posted July 1, 2010 Posted July 1, 2010 Added some pics to my review. Here's some more: Hah! These are exceptionally good! Thanks so much for sharing. Love your work man! Quote
ron5864 Posted July 1, 2010 Posted July 1, 2010 These Bandai 1/100 looks proportionally much better than the Toynami or Revoltech versions. Quote
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