Official Yamato v.2 1/60 VF-1S TV Version

[VF-18S Hornet]

Get them both, believe me you won't regret it. Cause if you wait too long you will miss out like I did and have to look around for it.

[VF-18S Hornet]

Here is the first phase of my customization of my TV VF-1S Hikaru inspired by Rabidweevil's work, took me awhile to get ready though not as much as I thought it would turn out at first to be last five after I did a paint test with the first. Had to get a circle templet to cut a 9/32 diameter hole in painters tape to paint the tip of the missile no mess though. I had intended to dip the tips in flat red paint though that didn't work out the way I had planned it, I had to deal with the glob of paint dripping down which took me several minutes to wipe way the excess paint with the paintbrush. My next phase will be the verniers, wish me luck. Plus I did get the decals from Erick from Takatoys, unfortunatly for me it ended up at my home address in Pittsburgh, long story short Paypal had my old address saved from my HLJ account back when I ordered model kits from them, and I didn't have paypal back in 1998. So my mother will be mailing them to me here in Delaware.

Edited October 29, 2010 by VF-18S Hornet

[ae_productions]

Those 1/60's sure are sexy.

I'm just scared about the QC.

[Rabidweezil]

Here is the first phase of my customization of my TV VF-1S Hikaru inspired by Rabidweevil's work, took me awhile to get ready though not as much as I thought it would turn out at first to be last five after I did a paint test with the first. Had to get a circle templet to cut a 9/32 diameter hole in painters tape to paint the tip of the missile no mess though. I had intended to dip the tips in flat red paint though that didn't work out the way I had planned it, I had to deal with the glob of paint dripping down which took me several minutes to wipe way the excess paint with the paintbrush. My next phase will be the verniers, wish me luck. Plus I did get the decals from Erick from Takatoys, unfortunatly for me it ended up at my home address in Pittsburgh, long story short Paypal had my old address saved from my HLJ account back when I ordered model kits from them, and I didn't have paypal back in 1998. So my mother will be mailing them to me here in Delaware.

Looks great! The missile tips are removeable though. They are barely glued on. I just stuck a safety razor under the edge, spun it around and twisted the blade slightly to loosen the glue. Then I stuck the back of the tips to a doubled-over piece of scotch tape and painted them. After they dried I just used a drop of model glue to get them back on.

[Tking22]

Why would someone get both standard and the one with the super? That seems like a massive waste of money, is the different colored pilot really that big of a deal?

[eugimon]

Why would someone get both standard and the one with the super? That seems like a massive waste of money, is the different colored pilot really that big of a deal?

why would anyone get a 200 dollar toy? How about you let the guy enjoy his hobby the way he wants to?

[Uxi]

Why would someone get both standard and the one with the super? That seems like a massive waste of money, is the different colored pilot really that big of a deal?

I really only want the Roy, but the allure of TV pilot Hikaru (I always thought the DYRL flight suits are more than a little ridiculous and like the TV suits much better). I prefer DYRL FAST Packs but don't exactly dislike the TV Super Packs...

[VF-18S Hornet]

Looks great! The missile tips are removeable though. They are barely glued on. I just stuck a safety razor under the edge, spun it around and twisted the blade slightly to loosen the glue. Then I stuck the back of the tips to a doubled-over piece of scotch tape and painted them. After they dried I just used a drop of model glue to get them back on.

I did do that, but had a problem keeping the damn thing still when I tried to paint it, kept moving all ove the place. just had nothing to hold on to while painting. Drove me nuts.

Edited August 27, 2010 by VF-18S Hornet

[EXO]

why would anyone get a 200 dollar toy? How about you let the guy enjoy his hobby the way he wants to?

LOL... I guess there's a limit for some people when really we're all buying the same toy over and over and over...

[Tking22]

why would anyone get a 200 dollar toy? How about you let the guy enjoy his hobby the way he wants to?

First off neither of these are $200, second off I'm not stopping him from enjoying his hobby, third off I voiced my opinion handle it.

[eugimon]

LOL... I guess there's a limit for some people when really we're all buying the same toy over and over and over...

gotta love the blow hards who feel perfectly justified wasting their own money on what is essentially worthless luxury goods but feel the need to shove their noses in other people's business when they do the same.

[Tking22]

gotta love the blow hards who feel perfectly justified wasting their own money on what is essentially worthless luxury goods but feel the need to shove their noses in other people's business when they do the same.

All I do is voice my opinion on why one would buy literally the exact same figure and color scheme, just with the armor and a different pilot. Why I can't voice an adverse opinion? That's what it seems like every time I try to post, you or someone else comes along and basically squashes my opinion and says I should respect others, yes we do mostly buy the exact same figures in different schemes with different heads, but this, to me, seemed like a massive waste.

[eugimon]

First off neither of these are $200, second off I'm not stopping him from enjoying his hobby, third off I voiced my opinion handle it.

and I voiced mine that maybe you shouldn't act like a self righteous ass when someone else is having a good time with their money in a way that has zero impact on you. handle it.

All I do is voice my opinion on why one would buy literally the exact same figure and color scheme, just with the armor and a different pilot. Why I can't voice an adverse opinion? That's what it seems like every time I try to post, you or someone else comes along and basically squashes my opinion and says I should respect others, yes we do mostly buy the exact same figures in different schemes with different heads, but this, to me, seemed like a massive waste.

So, people aren't allowed to voice their opinions if they contradict yours? Bwahah, man... that's rich.

Edited August 27, 2010 by eugimon

[Tking22]

and I voiced mine that maybe you shouldn't act like a self righteous ass when someone else is having a good time with their money in a way that has zero impact on you. handle it.

So, people aren't allowed to voice their opinions if they contradict yours? Bwahah, man... that's rich.

I really don't see how I was acting like an ass, I made a simple statement that I thought it was a waste to get practically the exact same figure twice, like I said it was a simple opinion, one that I guess was important enough for you to reply to and crush making you seem like an ass to me. You didn't voice an opinion, you twice now said I should respect others, people can obviously do what they want, the guy obviously has both figures, my opinion had no impact before I made it, what's the big deal? To be honest you're the one acting like an ass when I voiced a simple unimportant opinion, apparently it bothered you enough to reply and somehow try to suggest I don't respect others opinions. Seriously guy chill.

[VF-18S Hornet]

Geez!!!! Can't we all just get along here people without pissing each other off to the point, that this threat gets locked by the moderator?

[eugimon]

I really don't see how I was acting like an ass, I made a simple statement that I thought it was a waste to get practically the exact same figure twice, like I said it was a simple opinion, one that I guess was important enough for you to reply to and crush making you seem like an ass to me. You didn't voice an opinion, you twice now said I should respect others, people can obviously do what they want, the guy obviously has both figures, my opinion had no impact before I made it, what's the big deal? To be honest you're the one acting like an ass when I voiced a simple unimportant opinion, apparently it bothered you enough to reply and somehow try to suggest I don't respect others opinions. Seriously guy chill.

It was a simple, unimportant, unsolicited "opinion" putting someone down who was obviously excited and happy at his purchases. You're neither his mom, wife, or financial advisor and he didn't ask, so your "opinion" is at best condescension and at worst insulting.

This is a thread about toys, if you think buying toys is a waste of money, then kindly remove yourself from the conversation and let the people who are happy to spend THEIR disposable income on toys do so in peace.

[Tking22]

It was a simple, unimportant, unsolicited "opinion" putting someone down who was obviously excited and happy at his purchases. You're neither his mom, wife, or financial advisor and he didn't ask, so your "opinion" is at best condescension and at worst insulting.

This is a thread about toys, if you think buying toys is a waste of money, then kindly remove yourself from the conversation and let the people who are happy to spend THEIR disposable income on toys do so in peace.

Ah my last say in the matter, I put nobody down, I gave no names, replied to nobody, I aimed at nobody in particular I just posted. And once again you put words in my mouth, I never said buying toys was a waste, I said buying several of the nearly identical figure was, and obviously I'm nobodies wife, or husband, or advisor, but since my comment was aimed at nobody it particular that point you tried to make was unnecessary. Obviously I buy macross figures as well, or I wouldn't have become a member and posted.

-To VF-18S Hornet, good for you I'm sure the figs will look great, I personally would never buy several of the same fig, but if you're into that and can afford it go for it! Twas simply an opinion, some people, geez...

[vlenhoff]

Ah my last say in the matter, I put nobody down, I gave no names, replied to nobody, I aimed at nobody in particular I just posted. And once again you put words in my mouth, I never said buying toys was a waste, I said buying several of the nearly identical figure was, and obviously I'm nobodies wife, or husband, or advisor, but since my comment was aimed at nobody it particular that point you tried to make was unnecessary. Obviously I buy macross figures as well, or I wouldn't have become a member and posted.

-To VF-18S Hornet, good for you I'm sure the figs will look great, I personally would never buy several of the same fig, but if you're into that and can afford it go for it! Twas simply an opinion, some people, geez...

Wow, I realize now you are right Tking22! you are not an ass, you are a donkey's ass, lol

A selfish donkey ass

xD

[Tking22]

Wow, I realize now you are right Tking22! you are not an ass, you are a donkey's ass, lol

A selfish donkey ass

xD

That's cute, grow up.

[vlenhoff]

That's cute, grow up.

This is fun, keep it coming. Dig yourself even deeper. No respect, no manners, just a big fat ass, lol

=p

[ae_productions]

I remember I got an extra VF-1J (for my 1:48's) for the GBP armor. I also brought an extra VF-1S so I could pilot swap them, and have a TV RICK HUNTER. Yes, Rick Hunter. I grew up with Robotech, and it introduced me to the world of anime. At that time, it was called Japanamation. Then it changed to Manga. Now it's Anime. Wow. Off subject, Davis.

Point is, I *LOVE* both my Valks, even though the only difference is the pilot. I don't see the big deal if someone wants a TV Hikaru (I switched back to Macross for you all) and a DYRL Roy.

I have a small army of VF-1 Valkryies. Each of them are identical to the other. The only thing that separates them is a different paint scheme or head (1A, 1J, 1S). So, why do I have so many of them? Well, I love my Valkyries. And, it's fun having options when you display them. If you have more than one Valk, you can display one in a fighter mode, and have the battroid behind it. Or, have the DYRL Valks on one shelf, and the TV on the other. Or, have them organized by squadron...

It doesn't matter.

Eugimon is right. It's his hobby. A hobby that MOST of here on this forum share. If you don't like it, just keep the negativity to yourself. It's one thing to express a bad opinion about an inadimate object, but it's another to indirectly attack another person for what is ultimately no reason. And, considering you collect toys as well, probably fair to say hypocritical. Opinions are great, and we all have them, but being negative for the sake of it is destructive and even vindictive.

Long live Robotech. I mean, Macross. Ha ha!

[vlenhoff]

^^^ +1

[anime52k8]

Geez!!!! Can't we all just get along here people without pissing each other off to the point, that this threat gets locked by the moderator?

nope, we're all just here to piss on each other like some sort of fetish porn sight. (Honestly, I'm shocked we've had an argument this stupid that I'm not even directly involved in. )

anyways, good luck with the verniers if you haven't started already. I've never had luck hand-brushing the inside of verniers myself.

[Tking22]

This is fun, keep it coming. Dig yourself even deeper. No respect, no manners, just a big fat ass, lol

=p

This guy's hilarious, idiot aside I love my TV VF-1S, I have armor packs on the way, him and the VF-1D look excellent together. I'm not much for the 1/60 line but the 1/48 is pretty much dead, so I might have to pick up a VF-11B next...

[bluemax151]

Why would someone get both standard and the one with the super? That seems like a massive waste of money, is the different colored pilot really that big of a deal?

Well I can't speak for everyone but having a tv accurate gummi Roy was a must for me and if you didn't already have a gummi Hikaru from one of the other releases or really only wanted to have have "Hikaru's 1S" too I could see where getting both would make a lot of sense.

[bowman]

Ah my last say in the matter, I put nobody down, I gave no names, replied to nobody, I aimed at nobody in particular I just posted. And once again you put words in my mouth, I never said buying toys was a waste, I said buying several of the nearly identical figure was, and obviously I'm nobodies wife, or husband, or advisor, but since my comment was aimed at nobody it particular that point you tried to make was unnecessary. Obviously I buy macross figures as well, or I wouldn't have become a member and posted.

-To VF-18S Hornet, good for you I'm sure the figs will look great, I personally would never buy several of the same fig, but if you're into that and can afford it go for it! Twas simply an opinion, some people, geez...

Like you said if people can afford it go for it. So is there a reason for you to make a statement or express your opinion that it's a waste of money and wonder if it's a big deal to have different colored pilots. It's contradicting.

By wondering what the big deal is of having different colored pilots you sound to me and perhaps to others that it is ridiculous to waste money on it while at the same time you encourage those who can afford it to get it.

[vlenhoff]

This guy's hilarious, idiot aside I love my TV VF-1S, I have armor packs on the way, him and the VF-1D look excellent together. I'm not much for the 1/60 line but the 1/48 is pretty much dead, so I might have to pick up a VF-11B next...

You still a donkey's ass. I am so sorry, it must be horrible, and smelly.

BTW, I just want to complete my 1/60 TV set up. I am only getting the original TV quartet: Roy, Max, Hikki and Kaki. I am just missing TV Roy, and TV Kaki. The 102 I have already (genesis). I may not even get fast packs for these, since my 1/48 collection is 98% complete with FPs and GBPs.

[sidearmsalpha]

I just want to get the version without the armor because of the TV Roy pilot. I already have the Super VF-1J Hikaru, but plan on getting the GBP armor for that, so the pilot and Super Armor are a non-issue. I figure I could swap out the TV Roy for TV Hikaru and add the Super Parts just to change things up someday.

I haven't been following the thread closely, but is Hikaru's name tampo-printed onto the Hikaru version? I guess if it is, I would have to get that version at some point then. Are there any other differences between the Roy and Hikaru versions?

[Alain]

I would also liked the FP Hikky version, but since most of my DYRL valks have " Bent " vstabs, due to the fastpack, Im hesitant to get the FP version.

Edited August 27, 2010 by Alain

[Vi-RS]

Ah my last say in the matter, I put nobody down, I gave no names, replied to nobody, I aimed at nobody in particular I just posted. And once again you put words in my mouth, I never said buying toys was a waste, I said buying several of the nearly identical figure was, and obviously I'm nobodies wife, or husband, or advisor, but since my comment was aimed at nobody it particular that point you tried to make was unnecessary. Obviously I buy macross figures as well, or I wouldn't have become a member and posted.

-To VF-18S Hornet, good for you I'm sure the figs will look great, I personally would never buy several of the same fig, but if you're into that and can afford it go for it! Twas simply an opinion, some people, geez...

I don't see why it's a waste of money to buy multiple same figures, it's called hobby within the range of each individual's disposable income.

[anubis20]

I remember I got an extra VF-1J (for my 1:48's) for the GBP armor. I also brought an extra VF-1S so I could pilot swap them, and have a TV RICK HUNTER. Yes, Rick Hunter.

Give this man an award! Im with you man, Rick Hunter FTW!!

[VF-18S Hornet]

nope, we're all just here to piss on each other like some sort of fetish porn sight. (Honestly, I'm shocked we've had an argument this stupid that I'm not even directly involved in. )

anyways, good luck with the verniers if you haven't started already. I've never had luck hand-brushing the inside of verniers myself.

Ha Ha thanks, Believe me I will try not to go insane doing it. I'll just look at Rabidweezil's custom for key references on what to do.

[epic]

Good evening all,

I just received my VF-1S today; Roy version. I must say, as nice as the posted pictures are, this valkyrie is just awesome in person! And with the bright white color as opposed to the gray/white, it just catches your eye on the shelf. I also liked the skull & crossbones w/"VF-1S" on the inside of the packaging. I thought that was neat. Anyways, just thought I'd take a sec and share my thoughts. Later.

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

Hey guys, I do like the bright white this toy is molded in. Do you think it will yellow over time? That's what I am afraid of.

[EXO]

Do you think it will yellow over time?

Hell yes... be very afraid.