How to tell if its version 1 or version 2 and so on?

[iTEN]

Hi everyone,

Wanted to know how to tell which is what version of the Yamato 1/60 VF toys.

I'm not entirely sure how to look at which is what. I'm just trying to avoid getting the ones that will have defects in them. Any tips/advice is much appreciated!

Thanks!

[Uxi]

If the legs are diecast and the details appear far more crude, yet certain aspects appear CLOSER to the line art (cockpit shape for example, IMO), it's a v1. If it's really light and has apparently no diecast, yet has a bunch of tampo printed markings with a better scaled pilot/cockpit, and 1/48 details/gimmicks, it's a v2

[iTEN]

If the legs are diecast and the details appear far more crude, yet certain aspects appear CLOSER to the line art (cockpit shape for example, IMO), it's a v1. If it's really light and has apparently no diecast, yet has a bunch of tampo printed markings with a better scaled pilot/cockpit, and 1/48 details/gimmicks, it's a v2

Any way to tell by the box?

[Uxi]

If it has a see-through plastic window with no flap on the box, it's a v1. IIRC all the v2 don't. Do any v2 have a flap?

[iTEN]

If it has a see-through plastic window with no flap on the box, it's a v1. IIRC all the v2 don't. Do any v2 have a flap?

So , the box with the " + " (one with the skull light) is a V2?

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

Hi everyone,Wanted to know how to tell which is what version of the Yamato 1/60 VF toys.I'm not entirely sure how to look at which is what. I'm just trying to avoid getting the ones that will have defects in them. Any tips/advice is much appreciated!Thanks!

V1 has square panels on the side of the nose FLIR sensors, because of the removable plug-in piece. On the V2 1/60, this piece is done away with and you will see circles on the sides of the FLIR sensors instead. From above the V1 has a more narrow nose/randome. The V1 also has more noticeable screw covers.

Any way to tell by the box?

Most of the V1 1/60 VF-1's came in black boxes sans flap.

If it has a see-through plastic window with no flap on the box, it's a v1. IIRC all the v2 don't. Do any v2 have a flap?

Actually most of the V2's had flaps until the TV Focker was released IIRC.

So , the box with the " + " (one with the skull light) is a V2?

Yes.

[pud333]

I posted this on the other thread. If you're looking for a VF-1, then this is the one to get. I have this one. No flap. It's perfectly safe. Smooth shoulder pins. Plus you get a geeky pen light. There's a red and black box that is for Hikaro.

If you're going to get one off Ebay, be very careful. I inquired a few times with various sellers, and they were all cryptic about which version it was. In the end, I paid a bit more at my local comic shop because I wanted to be 100% sure. They even let me open the box to inspect it.

I also just ordered a VF-0S off HLJ after confirming with people on MW and the folks at HLJ that the one they were selling was in fact the second version. If you're paranoid like I am, just deal with reputable online sellers, and get confirmation by email. Places like HLJ will shoot straight with you.

Edited September 27, 2010 by pud333

[regult]

Shouldn't this thread be moved to the "noobies questions'" thread?

[Vi-RS]

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