whitestar Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 On 1/3/2012 at 8:16 PM, Matrix Soul said: exacto would do nicely, also a sharp pair of scissors, one of them beauty scissors with precise tip that girls use (or guys) On 1/4/2012 at 12:42 AM, Graham said: I call em' nose hair trimming scissors : D Graham Thanks guys!
Raptor One Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 On 1/3/2012 at 8:16 PM, Matrix Soul said: exacto would do nicely, also a sharp pair of scissors, one of them beauty scissors with precise tip that girls use (or guys) This is what I use (the scissors). HLJ also sells decal trimming scissors
alchemo Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Here are a few pictures I took of the VF-17S Edited January 4, 2012 by alchemo
Kelsain Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Wow, those are some nice pics, man. Love the black background! (null)
Mommar Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I finally got mine last night. Didn't even have time to fully transform it yet. It's sitting on my dresser in Gerwalk right now. Something I did notice is that the head is not centered/aligned correct. I haven't transformed it to Battroid to see if it's easy to manipulate but from Fighter/Gerwalk it was pretty much impossible to straighten back out. From most angles you can't eve see it, but from top-down (the very first view I got of it in the packaging) it was really noticeable.
Archer Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Hey Mommar, considering our hate of the VF-19 ankles, and how we were screwed over by Gerwalk, I'd like to get your opinion on the Vf-17 ankles, as well as stability in Gerwalk? I'd really hate to have another Vf-19 incident over again...
whitestar Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 5:50 AM, Raptor One said: This is what I use (the scissors). HLJ also sells decal trimming scissors Thanks Raptor One, I'll have to get this when I order the VF-17s from HLJ.
Mommar Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) On 1/4/2012 at 5:19 PM, Archer said: Hey Mommar, considering our hate of the VF-19 ankles, and how we were screwed over by Gerwalk, I'd like to get your opinion on the Vf-17 ankles, as well as stability in Gerwalk? I'd really hate to have another Vf-19 incident over again... So far they've been decent. The fact this Gerwalk has a back half that sticks out so far helps keep some of the weight off of the toes (though it will, as all of the Gerwalks do, tilt towards the forward toes.) So far it's been pretty stable and can dig its nose right into the Earth without tipping. I was going to test out some more dramatic/severe poses to see how it handles it tonight. Will let you know. So far I'm still not super happy that I can't really bend the feet back, or forward, as much though. The Ankles on this thing are a hell of a lot tighter then my 19S as well. Edited January 4, 2012 by Mommar
eugimon Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 5:19 PM, Archer said: Hey Mommar, considering our hate of the VF-19 ankles, and how we were screwed over by Gerwalk, I'd like to get your opinion on the Vf-17 ankles, as well as stability in Gerwalk? I'd really hate to have another Vf-19 incident over again... ankles are solid and the gerwalk joint has a deeper bend than the vf-19. gerwalk fans should be happy
Raptor One Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 4:55 PM, alchemo said: Here are a few pictures I took of the VF-17S The -17 never looked better
Mechapilot77 Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 wow, was never a huge fan of the vf-17 until i saw this thread and teh collectiondx pics. $291+shipping from japan may be a bit much for something i haven't wanted for YEARS (i'm not a mac 7 fan). decisions decisions. this thing does look awsome though. curse the yen thats been on steroids though.
kanedaestes Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Those pics show it as the true definition of the Stealth Valk lol
Kelsain Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Except for the built-in "aim here" yellow stripes. (null)
eugimon Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 5:17 PM, Mommar said: I finally got mine last night. Didn't even have time to fully transform it yet. It's sitting on my dresser in Gerwalk right now. Something I did notice is that the head is not centered/aligned correct. I haven't transformed it to Battroid to see if it's easy to manipulate but from Fighter/Gerwalk it was pretty much impossible to straighten back out. From most angles you can't eve see it, but from top-down (the very first view I got of it in the packaging) it was really noticeable. the base of the neck is on a swivel so that the head will sit further back. If it looks off center it's probably because it's somewhere in between the position it's supposed to be for fighter and battroid
UN Spacy Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Awesome pics alchemo. Nice to see the Mighty Block can support the weight of the VF-17. That wasn't as easy to do with the VF-19.
kanedaestes Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 9:23 PM, Kelsain said: Except for the built-in "aim here" yellow stripes. (null) They are the stripes of doom, if you see those you are dead. Kind of like Batman's Yellow center mass target symbol, lol by the time most see it they are all ready doomed by intensive beat down.
Mommar Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 5:19 PM, Archer said: Hey Mommar, considering our hate of the VF-19 ankles, and how we were screwed over by Gerwalk, I'd like to get your opinion on the Vf-17 ankles, as well as stability in Gerwalk? I'd really hate to have another Vf-19 incident over again... So far Gerwalk has been fine for me. Pretty poseable. Still not quite as dynamic because the ankles have less play (and I'm also not willing to push them forward or back too far. You can get a pretty deep stance with the nose pointed forward without it tipping.
Graham Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 I guess I must really like this thing, as I now have 4. Am I crazy? Yes!.............LOL. Graham On 1/4/2012 at 5:17 PM, Mommar said: I finally got mine last night. Didn't even have time to fully transform it yet. It's sitting on my dresser in Gerwalk right now. Something I did notice is that the head is not centered/aligned correct. I haven't transformed it to Battroid to see if it's easy to manipulate but from Fighter/Gerwalk it was pretty much impossible to straighten back out. From most angles you can't eve see it, but from top-down (the very first view I got of it in the packaging) it was really noticeable. Just adjust the neck swivel base to the correct position when in battroid mode. It's impossible to move it in fighter or gerwalk modes. Graham
Vi-RS Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/5/2012 at 12:40 AM, Graham said: I guess I must really like this thing, as I now have 4. Am I crazy? Yes!.............LOL. Graham Apparently showing the valkyrie in each mode is not enough, every room you walk around in your house gotta have one....lol
Archer Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Thanks for the update Mommar. Feeling more confident about picking one up now. If G System's new stuff doesn't take away my monies first, I'll be sure to pick one of these up (unless hints of what the -17D head mold look like start to show up )
Mommar Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 I finally transformed this thing into Battroid. Kinda interesting. It's definetely the most menacing looking of all the Valks. This is one tough looking son of a bitch. A few oddities. The Neck swivel was TIGHT. I had such a hard time moving the head into the correct position. I seem to be having a hard time keeping the two l-shaped joints at the hips to stay in. They keep popping out of their locked position. Also the right arm is super loose at the elbow. I took a screw driver and tried to adjust the screws there but neither in or out worked well. The two pieces of the gun don't seem to fit together too well either.
Mommar Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/5/2012 at 2:06 AM, Archer said: Thanks for the update Mommar. Feeling more confident about picking one up now. If G System's new stuff doesn't take away my monies first, I'll be sure to pick one of these up (unless hints of what the -17D head mold look like start to show up ) As much of a Gerwalk fan as I am having a pair of D's flanking this S in Battroid would look totally awesome. I gotta see if I can save and spring for two D's instead of just the one I had originally planned.
Graham Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 4:55 PM, alchemo said: Here are a few pictures I took of the VF-17S Fantastic pics. Love the black background. Graham
Graham Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/5/2012 at 2:07 AM, Mommar said: I finally transformed this thing into Battroid. Kinda interesting. It's definetely the most menacing looking of all the Valks. This is one tough looking son of a bitch. A few oddities. The Neck swivel was TIGHT. I had such a hard time moving the head into the correct position. I seem to be having a hard time keeping the two l-shaped joints at the hips to stay in. They keep popping out of their locked position. Also the right arm is super loose at the elbow. I took a screw driver and tried to adjust the screws there but neither in or out worked well. The two pieces of the gun don't seem to fit together too well either. Same on my first one. The neck base is super tight. I have to use my little finger or a piece of hard plastic to push it around while in battroid mode. My right elbow is also lose, but this is not such an issue, as I usually have it holding the gunpod in two handed poses anyway. I find the metal hip bars do want to slide out when I'm changing pose, but not while it's not being handled. Graham
VF-18S Hornet Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 4:55 PM, alchemo said: Here are a few pictures I took of the VF-17S Looks like he's trying to say mind if I scratch my nose On 1/4/2012 at 10:17 PM, UN Spacy said: Awesome pics alchemo. Nice to see the Mighty Block can support the weight of the VF-17. That wasn't as easy to do with the VF-19. May have been hard for you, but I managed to pull it off by tightening the screw in the pivot joint
Reïvaj Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 4:55 PM, alchemo said: Here are a few pictures I took of the VF-17S Thanks for the really great pictures, alchemo! This valk looks awesome! On 1/5/2012 at 4:03 AM, skull_leader001 said: where I can buy Mighty Block? I'm afraid probably nowhere...
Jasonc Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 11:36 PM, VF5SS said: The legacy of Diamond Force Wow, what a size difference. The 17 looks like a 1/100 compared to a 1/60. Transformed this toy about 8 times so far, and still solid, no scratches, dings, etc. It's still brand spankin' new.
kanedaestes Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) I think you mean compared to a VF-22 as they are both 1/60th scale. The 22 is a much bigger valk in general, at least in fighter anyway. Edited January 5, 2012 by kanedaestes
ErikElvis Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 As far as the mighty blocks I picked up 2 a few months ago for the 19 and 17. But they do not come with the arms to hold anything up.. just posts. Do you get the arms separate? Im kinda pissed I didn't pay for the 17 right away as Ill prob have to wait till the end of next week to get it now from HLJ.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 The sculpt looks EXCELLENT. The articulation is very impressive too. I have decided to wait for the VF-17D which I suspect will be even sexier. PIC REQUEST: Nightmare next to 1/48 VF-1(any).
Reïvaj Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/5/2012 at 5:33 AM, ErikElvis said: As far as the mighty blocks I picked up 2 a few months ago for the 19 and 17. But they do not come with the arms to hold anything up.. just posts. Do you get the arms separate? Im kinda pissed I didn't pay for the 17 right away as Ill prob have to wait till the end of next week to get it now from HLJ. skull_leader001 asked for the Mighty Block #1, the ones you bought are the #2. One of their colour versions is still available at Yamato’s site: http://www.yamato-toys.com/items/detail.php?gid=1322 On 1/5/2012 at 5:48 AM, Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 said: The sculpt looks EXCELLENT. The articulation is very impressive too. I have decided to wait for the VF-17D which I suspect will be even sexier. PIC REQUEST: Nightmare next to 1/48 VF-1(any). I haven't that one but I can offer you this one: Source: The really nice gamu-toys' review: http://gamu-toys.info/goukin/yamato/vf17sd/vf17sd01.html http://gamu-toys.info/goukin/yamato/vf17sd/vf17sd02.html
raptormesh Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 On 1/4/2012 at 11:36 PM, VF5SS said: The legacy of Diamond Force Love this pic!
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