Ghostkiller Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 the wait has been long for the fans of the vf-17 the toy is kind of badass............ I start to understand the love for this mecha But I would like to say that the resin proto did had gaps and the final toys have them too really strange from yamato with this fresh design
Loop Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 I have not transformed mine yet, but they seem to be of the same design of the VF-19S.
Golden Arms Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 (edited) Damn, the anticipation is killing me. I should recieve mine tomorrow. The joys of living in th midwest. Edited January 3, 2012 by Golden Arms
Mommar Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Damn, the anticipation is killing me. I should recieve mine tomorrow. The joys of living in th midwest. Mine has been sitting at Fed Ex in Albuquerque since Friday morning. Talk about killing me.
Vi-RS Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 the wait has been long for the fans of the vf-17 the toy is kind of badass............ I start to understand the love for this mecha But I would like to say that the resin proto did had gaps and the final toys have them too really strange from yamato with this fresh design What gaps are you referring to?
Jasonc Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Yeah, I don't see big gaps in mine, either. Seems pretty solid to me.
VF5SS Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 http://collectiondx.com/toy_review/2011/vf17s_diamond_force_color 愛してる...
Graham Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 http://collectiondx....ond_force_color 愛してる... Great Review. I actually learnt something from both your video review (that the bottom neck joint could swivel 360 degrees, mine is super tight and I didn't think it could move) and your text review (that the FP slot on the leg could open and close). Graham
Loop Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I just transformed mine for the first time tonight. I really like this toy alot, but I can see what graham was saying about the pointy parts playing a little to close with one another. I also wish there would have been a way to slide the back pack closer to the back. All in all though it seems to be a great toy. The only nit picks I had with my sample are: When one of gamlins feet were assembled, a piece of clear plastic was wedged between the base and the top part of the foot. It was a piece of plastic like from a blister pack or something, fortunately I was able to pull it from between the the parts with my teeth and it came out. The other was that one of the small screw covers for the leg(tiny square bit if looking at the leg in fighter mode) was completely loose in the box. Glad I did not lose it(whew). I wonder how my foot passed qc though, as it was sharp and poked me.
usagiz Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Awesome pics and review, I cant wait until mine arrives! Just out of curiosity, does the VF-17 appear to be able to mount a fold booster, or is that likely to be something the armor parts would include? (null)
Loop Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Awesome pics and review, I cant wait until mine arrives! Just out of curiosity, does the VF-17 appear to be able to mount a fold booster, or is that likely to be something the armor parts would include? (null) Well, from the kibble that came in the box I would have to say no for now. Maybe they will make some weird parts and add them to the super parts kit ,and include the beam adapter too if we are lucky
Reïvaj Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 [...] fortunately I was able to pull it from between the the parts with my teeth and it came out. [...] That sounds like a very professional job!
Reïvaj Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 http://collectiondx....ond_force_color 愛してる... Thanks for the great reviews, Andrew.
Loop Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 That sounds like a very professional job! Yeah, I was at my pc and had it in my lap mid transform watching a video on how to do it
Graham Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Took off the large untrimmed kite stickers from the chest and used some from a 1/60 v2 VF-1 that I trimmed off the clear edges. Looks much better now. Will post pics later. Upgrading my score for this toy to 8/10 after more time with it. Graham
Reïvaj Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Took off the large untrimmed kite stickers from the chest and used some from a 1/60 v2 VF-1 that I trimmed off the clear edges. Looks much better now. Will post pics later. Upgrading my score for this toy to 8/10 after more time with it. Graham For comparison purposes, what's the score for the VF-19Kai?
knoted Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I also wish there would have been a way to slide the back pack closer to the back Well, the way it is now, it's got enough clearance for the hips to rotate around freely, without jamming into the wings like the VF1 does.
Graham Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 For comparison purposes, what's the score for the VF-19Kai? The Kai and Blazer get a solid 9.5 from me. Graham
Reïvaj Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 The Kai and Blazer get a solid 9.5 from me. Graham What’s this VF-17 lacking in your opinion to get a higher score? The one I bought is still on its way to me so I haven’t had the opportunity to handle it yet…
Graham Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 It's so nice to be able to have a shelf of Macross 7 Valks like this. Only been waiting since 1995. Gotta remember to add Milia's VF-22S to the pic next time. Graham
Mechamaniac Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Does the fold booster attach natively or did you jury rig it?
Graham Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Does the fold booster attach natively or did you jury rig it? It's just sitting on the VF-17, it's not attached at all. Graham
VF5SS Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 "Diamond Force will attempt a risky long range fold using these experimental boosters." "Good luck"
Sebastian Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 http://collectiondx....ond_force_color 愛してる... What I really dislike about this guy reviews is I always end buying the damn toy after I see it!! Happened with the VF 19S and now with the VF 17...
Reïvaj Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 What I really dislike about this guy reviews is I always end buying the damn toy after I see it!! Happened with the VF 19S and now with the VF 17... Good for you!
Raptor One Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 http://collectiondx....ond_force_color 愛してる... Great review as usual. Took off the large untrimmed kite stickers from the chest and used some from a 1/60 v2 VF-1 that I trimmed off the clear edges. Looks much better now. Will post pics later. Upgrading my score for this toy to 8/10 after more time with it. Graham It does look a LOT better with the trimmed stickers
whitestar Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 ...It does look a LOT better with the trimmed stickers Can anyone tell me what tool I should use to trim the stickers? I plan on stickering the vf-17 up when I get it, so I want to make sure I have the right tools to do it right. Thanks!!!
Matrix Soul Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) exacto would do nicely, also a sharp pair of scissors, one of them beauty scissors with precise tip that girls use (or guys) Edited January 3, 2012 by Matrix Soul
Mommar Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Anybody sticker theirs with the low vis ones instead?
VF5SS Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Hey the VF-17 from Digital Mission VF-X kinda resembles the Yamato toy
Graham Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 exacto would do nicely, also a sharp pair of scissors, one of them beauty scissors with precise tip that girls use (or guys) I call em' nose hair trimming scissors : D Graham
typhoon Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Must say this Valk is awesome. I jumped on the preorder with this one but I wasn't hanging out for it like some of the other members here. Now that I have it, I have a new respect for VF-17. Fighter mode is ok, but I think battroid looks so imposing definitely it's best mode.
VF-18S Hornet Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Still waiting for HLJ to finish processing mine to ship, but it's beacause of the New Year happening, it will most likely be ready to ship by Thursday. Which means it will most likely arrive at my job on the day I have to go to my second job afterwards, not giving me enough time to enjoy it. Edited January 5, 2012 by VF-18S Hornet
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