Lorindor Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 the three Valkryie types I'm interested in are the YF-19, YF-0s, and the YF-25 I'm not really the best person to help you since I don't have any of those toys, but I'd recommend reading the reviews at anymoon.com: Yamato 1/60 YF-19 - http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=1673 Yamato 1/60 Vf-0 - http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=1240 Dubble Nuts and Bird of Prey are non-canon alternative color schemes (blue and orange trims, respectively) for the YF-19, so the one you've seen should be an actual toy of the variable fighter, though not in the regular Macross Plus colors. Phoenix is the nickname of the VF-0, just like the VF-25 is called Messiah. A renewal version line for the VF-25:s has recently been released by Bandai, but the release has been a total mess. I'm certain that someone is willing to fill in on the details, because I haven't really followed the situation. But unless they are restocked in the future, I guess that they will be very hard to find and be very expensive. The toys should be quite good, though. Quote
IdeaOfEvil Posted July 30, 2012 Posted July 30, 2012 I'm not really the best person to help you since I don't have any of those toys, but I'd recommend reading the reviews at anymoon.com: Yamato 1/60 YF-19 - http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=1673 Yamato 1/60 Vf-0 - http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=1240 Dubble Nuts and Bird of Prey are non-canon alternative color schemes (blue and orange trims, respectively) for the YF-19, so the one you've seen should be an actual toy of the variable fighter, though not in the regular Macross Plus colors. Phoenix is the nickname of the VF-0, just like the VF-25 is called Messiah. A renewal version line for the VF-25:s has recently been released by Bandai, but the release has been a total mess. I'm certain that someone is willing to fill in on the details, because I haven't really followed the situation. But unless they are restocked in the future, I guess that they will be very hard to find and be very expensive. The toys should be quite good, though. That's a fantastic website! Thanks so much for the information =) Quote
jenius Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks, glad you like it. I'm a little slow on posting new reviews right now as life got in the way just before i could get my yamato vf17 review up. Hoping to start getting new content up in a week or so. Quote
Benson13 Posted July 31, 2012 Posted July 31, 2012 Thanks, glad you like it. I'm a little slow on posting new reviews right now as life got in the way just before i could get my yamato vf17 review up. Hoping to start getting new content up in a week or so. I really appreciate all your reviews. I've gone over every word and picture before I make any purchases. You've saved me a couple hundred bucks easy. Thanks. Quote
Valkyrie Magnus Posted August 19, 2012 Posted August 19, 2012 Why are there no toys or models of the macross battle 7? It seems like it would be a cool toy to have like the SDF-1 pr the Macross Quarter. Quote
anime52k8 Posted August 20, 2012 Posted August 20, 2012 (edited) small shopping question: for anyone who's Ordered form Nippon-Yasan before, are you allowed to pay later on web limited items or do you have to pay up front? Edited August 20, 2012 by anime52k8 Quote
Reïvaj Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 small shopping question: for anyone who's Ordered form Nippon-Yasan before, are you allowed to pay later on web limited items or do you have to pay up front? I’ve never paid up front on web limited items when ordering from them. Quote
Loop Posted August 21, 2012 Posted August 21, 2012 I actually refuse to pay upfront, if the item will take longer than 45 days for release day. The problem is, if you do that ,you may end up out of luck if there are any disputes if you use PayPal. Quote
Renato Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 Newbie question. I've only ever owned a VF-1D and VE-1 from the 1/60 v2 line by Yamato, but recently I got my first VF-1A, the Cavaliers scheme. Is there a way to transform the 1A without taking off the head? If I try to leave it on, I can't fit the laser through the hole... Quote
Reïvaj Posted September 6, 2012 Posted September 6, 2012 Newbie question. I've only ever owned a VF-1D and VE-1 from the 1/60 v2 line by Yamato, but recently I got my first VF-1A, the Cavaliers scheme. Is there a way to transform the 1A without taking off the head? If I try to leave it on, I can't fit the laser through the hole... It is possible with a little manipulation, although it is a bit difficult when the neck joints are still stronger than the grip of the pin to which it is attached. Before transformation from fighter to battroid mode you have to extend the head out of the nosecone in order to have the extra room you need to release the swinging bar and fit the laser through the hole. Quote
Renato Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 It is possible with a little manipulation, although it is a bit difficult when the neck joints are still stronger than the grip of the pin to which it is attached. Before transformation from fighter to battroid mode you have to extend the head out of the nosecone in order to have the extra room you need to release the swinging bar and fit the laser through the hole. Thanks... It doesn't sound very different to what I've been doing until now, but I'll keep trying. Quote
EXO Posted September 9, 2012 Author Posted September 9, 2012 Have you tried moving moving the leading edge back and forth? Quote
Astralith Posted September 9, 2012 Posted September 9, 2012 After disarming an anti-matter bomb and performing orthodontic surgery on a Great White Shark, I enjoyed a refreshing evening transforming the VF-25F renewal. Quite simple and relaxing really. Question: In Battroid, the torso doesn't seem to "click" or lock in solid. There's about 3 degrees of loose "slouch" to it, with the belly-hip area as the vertex. (I hope I'm making sense). Is this normal? Quote
Renato Posted September 10, 2012 Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks Reivaj and EXO, I managed to do it! I just used my head. And the valk's. Er... Quote
aceoftherebellion Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 So here's a question I'm not sure should go here but what the hell- i'm looking at the VF-25 toys, but the renewals are just too rich for my blood at the moment so I think I'm going to settle for a version 1, despite all of it's problems. I've heard some horror stories about the minty-white plastic on the alto type going yellow already, so I was leaning towards that blue-tinted movie version. Anybody here have any problems with the plastic on that one? Quote
anime52k8 Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 So here's a question I'm not sure should go here but what the hell- i'm looking at the VF-25 toys, but the renewals are just too rich for my blood at the moment so I think I'm going to settle for a version 1, despite all of it's problems. I've heard some horror stories about the minty-white plastic on the alto type going yellow already, so I was leaning towards that blue-tinted movie version. Anybody here have any problems with the plastic on that one? Best advice I can give is don't waste your money on a v1 DX-25. seriously, that mold is junk to the point where yellowing plastic is the least of it's problems. Save your money and wait for a renewal reissue/the aftermarket prices settle out. Quote
aceoftherebellion Posted September 28, 2012 Posted September 28, 2012 Eh, the market on those looks like it's gonna get worse before it gets better, and the old one doesn't bug me too much. I'm just curious about experiences with the plastic anyone who owns one might have had. Quote
jenius Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 I've been handling my V1 Alto a fair bit lately (I did a super parts comparison of V1 to V2 recently on anymoon). I have the Alto that came with Tornado parts and it's not at all yellowed (although it's a later release). I can't speak to the blue "movie" version but if you HAVE to go V1 the Tornado Parts toy might not be a bad bet (but I'd echo the sentiment that the V2 is a huge improvement). Quote
xrentonx Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Eh, the market on those looks like it's gonna get worse before it gets better, and the old one doesn't bug me too much. I'm just curious about experiences with the plastic anyone who owns one might have had. Seriously, man, totally not worth it. Unless you don't mind disintegrating plastic... Quote
aceoftherebellion Posted September 29, 2012 Posted September 29, 2012 Thank you, that helps a lot! Maybe some of the rumors I had read about that were just overblown. Honestly, the much better better legs and hips on the V2 really are tempting but with the V1 at literally a fraction of the renewal's price right now I can live with the old toy's problems. Since you mention it actually, Anymoon has been a lot of help looking at comparisons; I appreciate the time and effort you put into keeping that site up. Quote
Archer Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Noob question: I've never had an SV-51, but really like their design. I've heard that some of Yamato's first releases were nightmares. Are there any releases of the SV-51's deemed "safe", or was there ever a reissue? Is it worth it to pick one up in this day and age? Thanks! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 7, 2012 Posted October 7, 2012 Noob question: I've never had an SV-51, but really like their design. I've heard that some of Yamato's first releases were nightmares. Are there any releases of the SV-51's deemed "safe", or was there ever a reissue? Is it worth it to pick one up in this day and age? Thanks! The worst that could happen to you is that you might get a first release Ivanov which some, not all of them, had a reversed wing hinge (very easy to repair) and a somewhat foggy canopy. Other than that, I believe Renato's Nora SV-51 had a disintegrating thigh (only reported case). Quote
War_Taker Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 I just start collecting 1/60 VF-1. Now I'm looking for VF-1J Hikaru and VF-1S TV ver. I found the older release are up to 30$ cheaper than 30th anniversary but I'm not sure. 1. Did 2008 ver. of those S and J have fragile shoulder problem ? 2. The canopy is plain clear or rainbow ? Thanks Quote
CoreyD Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 You should bookmark this list from Anymoon. It's pretty comprehensive on which Valkyrie's have the shoulder problem, and which one's are safe. http://anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Yamato-V2-Table-1A.jpg Quote
War_Taker Posted October 10, 2012 Posted October 10, 2012 Thanks for List. This mean I should go for 30th anniversary logo on the box for 100% safe. Quote
genomcorp Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Quick question: Has there ever been toys made of Global or Claudia (or even Kim and Vanessa)? I have the CMS Misa and Shammie, and would love to get the rest of the Bridge... thnx Quote
Astralith Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) 1:60 Gundam hands are too big for 1:60 VF-1s. Has any tried to fit 1:100 scale articulated Gundam hands on those valks. The pre-posed Mickey Mouse hands look horrible. I want better hands for mine. Suggestions? Edited October 14, 2012 by Astralith Quote
aceoftherebellion Posted October 15, 2012 Posted October 15, 2012 I used articulated hands taken from a gundam model on my old Imai/Bandai 1/72 scale transformable valks and they were exactly the correct size, but I think they'd be a bit small on the 1/60 valkyrie. Quote
Astralith Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Exactly what fighter does this go to? http://www.shapeways...ml/?material=62 And how can I get my hands on these hands without buying the whole valk? They should have added these in with the new Super-Strike Parts. http://www.mech9.com...08/img_8180.jpg Edited October 21, 2012 by Astralith Quote
Reïvaj Posted October 21, 2012 Posted October 21, 2012 Exactly what fighter does this go to? http://www.shapeways...ml/?material=62 VF-11. Quote
War_Taker Posted October 22, 2012 Posted October 22, 2012 From this list. http://anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Yamato-V2-Table-1A.jpg For VF-1 J and VF-1S TV version. 2008 should be avoid but 2010 is safe. How to know which version from their box ? Non 30th. logo is cheaper on E-bay anyway to know they are 2008 or 2010. Quote
VF5SS Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 disregard list http://www.shapeways.com/model/463232/kanzen-henkei-1-60-scale-fighter-variable-hinge.html purchase these Quote
aceoftherebellion Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 About those hinges- I remember you saying something about being able to use pins salvaged from like, paper-clips or something in a pinch- how viable is that? Has it been tested with other types of pin, etc? I've been thinking about buying these for my Hikaru 1A, but the original shoulders are just cracked, not so badly that I wanna risk ruining the stock parts for the aftermarket parts. What would you suggest? Quote
Astralith Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) I thought I read you should keep the pins you have and insert them into the new hinges or use finishing nails (the kind you hammer the cardboard backing of furniture on with). Can someone tell me what the different is between the two versions of white these come in and has anyone tried the black ones? I intend on buying a pair just to have in case my Valk breaks and Shapeways discontinues them one dreadful day. Edited October 23, 2012 by Astralith Quote
CoreyD Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Yeah, that's what I did. My Hikaru VF-1A DRYL has some cracks, but I've kept the valk in fighter mode, so I'm hoping they don't just fall off one day. Either way, I've got a replacement set from shapeways just in case Quote
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