Reïvaj Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 wow, i have to say i am sort of very exited about this line, and i dont know which head scult or color scheme i want yet, they all look fantastic!!! When is this due anyways, end of 2012, or end of 2011??? December 2011.
nightmareB4macross Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 2011 Dec??? I just hope this comes with the Super Packs. Courtesy of Macross Mecha Manual (Mr. March)
Reïvaj Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 2011 Dec??? I just hope this comes with the Super Packs. It'll be a massive toy, I don´t think it's going to happen.
nightmareB4macross Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 If that is the case, then here's to obtaining another useless box. But, let's be optimistic, as it just might happen.
Archer Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Will this come with the gunpod extension attachment? The one that pops out of the other leg (the leg without the gunpod)?
UN Spacy Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 It should. IIRC Gamlin only used it while piloting the VF-17S... ...that and the recycled footage of Gavil getting BLASTED by it.
Mommar Posted August 6, 2011 Posted August 6, 2011 2011 Dec??? I just hope this comes with the Super Packs. Courtesy of Macross Mecha Manual (Mr. March) The other problem with that is Yamato already opted to skip on putting fast pack attachments on the VF-19 because of the leg-missile gimmick. The legs on this Valk will also have to open for the gun pod to be ejected and that likely means these fast packs will be in the way as well. I'll bet they opt to skip.
ae_productions Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Oh, man. This will be epic. I hope it's real.
Matrix Soul Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Oh, man. This will be epic. I hope it's real. What's real? the VF-17? Graham has already seen the prototypes, it's real.
ae_productions Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 and a pic was posted a few pages back Doesn't mean anything. We've seen quite a few prototypes that have not made it into production or toy lines cancelled prematurely. All I'm sayin' is I hope this toy actually sees the light of day.
Reïvaj Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Doesn't mean anything. We've seen quite a few prototypes that have not made it into production or toy lines cancelled prematurely. All I'm sayin' is I hope this toy actually sees the light of day. Hey, there's even a release date!
jenius Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 I hear that release date is 'optimistic'. Someone asked me if I wanted it and said they expected it out q1
ae_productions Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 I hear that release date is 'optimistic'. Someone asked me if I wanted it and said they expected it out q1 Here's hoping. Fingers are CROSSED!
biggooftoybox Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Yeah i think the release date is Dec2011, i'm thinking it will slip into March2012. No basis on my comment, just my gut instinct
Dobber Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 So was Yamato security super tight at that show or something? Usually there are tons of pics out there of prototypes but all we got was the one grainy picture of this and the VF-19F/S. A least there were a few nice pictures of the VF-19P. Just surprised by the lack of pictures all around. Chris
valid Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I'm not going to revisit the reverse-engineering topic for VF-17, but these two designs are very different like YF-19 and VF-19 Experten's 1/100 scale perfect transformation VF-17 and VF-171 For details: http://experten.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2010/08/vf-171-cf5e.html is it a resin kit? where can i buy this!! WAOww 1:100 it look good!
Gian Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) I'm not going to revisit the reverse-engineering topic for VF-17, but these two designs are very different like YF-19 and VF-19 Experten's 1/100 scale perfect transformation VF-17 and VF-171 http://ressim.net/s/upload/85e4ab39.jpg http://ressim.net/s/upload/1043d435.jpg http://ressim.net/s/upload/4cc36322.jpg For details: http://experten.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2010/08/vf-171-cf5e.html And they even have the EX variation :o http://experten.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2011/06/ex-a044.html Edited August 17, 2011 by Gian
danth Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 And they even have the EX variation :o http://experten.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2011/06/ex-a044.html That color scheme just made me fall in love!
505thAirborne Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) I like that VF-171 EX variation, very sexy! Hope we see some Yamato 1/60 VF-17 pics soon! Edited August 17, 2011 by 505thAirborne
Mechapilot77 Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 is it a resin kit? where can i buy this!! WAOww 1:100 it look good! seriously i don't read japanese....so the link doesn't mean much to me. WHERE CAN I GET THESE? and why hasn't bandai done a VF-171!?
Archer Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 seriously i don't read japanese....so the link doesn't mean much to me. WHERE CAN I GET THESE? and why hasn't bandai done a VF-171!? This. Seriously, these things are freaking awesome. I want an EX one as well. Sooo much better than a regular VF-17 imho...
VF5SS Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) They're pre-built (I think) resin toys sold only at shows like Wonderfest. Check the rest of the blog and you'll see him selling them at trade shows. He's made VF-1s, VF-17s, VF-19As, VF-4s, and even VF-3000s. Edited August 19, 2011 by VF5SS
Graham Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 2011 Dec??? I just hope this comes with the Super Packs. Maybe not 'come with', but there's a very good chance we will see it Graham The other problem with that is Yamato already opted to skip on putting fast pack attachments on the VF-19 because of the leg-missile gimmick. The legs on this Valk will also have to open for the gun pod to be ejected and that likely means these fast packs will be in the way as well. I'll bet they opt to skip. The reason that Yamato are not doing FAST packs for the VF-19S/F, is not because of the leg missile bays. The reason I have been told is twofold: 1) Getting the shoulder mechanism to work for the FAST Packs is seen as being quite difficult. 2) Due to the way the wing looks tighly to the leg, you would only be able to get half a FAST pack on the leg anyway. Graham
Reïvaj Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Maybe not 'come with', but there's a very good chance we will see it Graham Yes, I hope we have that chance; the VF-17 fast pack doesn’t seem to be very complicated mechanically speaking… Nice to see you around this thread again, Graham. Edited August 19, 2011 by Reïvaj
Mommar Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Maybe not 'come with', but there's a very good chance we will see it That's a good reason to buy the S variant as well. Yamato should officially discuss the chances of fast pack additions. People one the fence or who have flat out decided they dislike the S variant color/head may rethink if they can get a true S variant with the packs. I know I'm now going to get both based on what you've said. The reason that Yamato are not doing FAST packs for the VF-19S/F, is not because of the leg missile bays. The reason I have been told is twofold: 1) Getting the shoulder mechanism to work for the FAST Packs is seen as being quite difficult. 2) Due to the way the wing looks tighly to the leg, you would only be able to get half a FAST pack on the leg anyway. Graham I could see the shoulders being a slight pain. More than anything they look pretty dumb in Battroid configuration. The leg fast packs, after looking at the line art, are impossible to implement save for having an additional clip-on part for Gerwalk/Battroid mode. You can clearly see in fighter mode that the wings attach right about the middle of the "bell bottoms" and the fast pack only covers the front (bottom) half of the calf. Suddenly in battroid it's covering the entire calf but you can still see on the back of the fast pack where it's drawn to have a flat edge like where the wings would fit over it. The only possible way to do that would be an extra part that snaps on/off. I still think it would be cool to have one though because it looks pretty awesome in fighter mode. Edited August 23, 2011 by Mommar
nightmareB4macross Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Hmm... magnets would work pretty well in this situation, on the legs. The canons would attach at the wing roots. The only parts I would really be worried about are how short the leg missle holsters are in battroid mode. You can clearly see in the lineart that the holsters are longer than the lower part of the leg while in fighter mode. The canons on the back boosters shouldn't be too tough, if Yamato were to design them to extend similar to the knees of the VF-0S to accomate GERWALK mode, it just might work.
Mommar Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Hmm... magnets would work pretty well in this situation, on the legs. The canons would attach at the wing roots. The only parts I would really be worried about are how short the leg missle holsters are in battroid mode. You can clearly see in the lineart that the holsters are longer than the lower part of the leg while in fighter mode. The canons on the back boosters shouldn't be too tough, if Yamato were to design them to extend similar to the knees of the VF-0S to accomate GERWALK mode, it just might work. I want to see what one of these looks like in Gerwalk. I'm not sure it's ever been shown. I can't find a place in the Animation where there was a Super VF-17 in Gerwalk at all and certainly none of the line art online has it.
mrhillz Posted August 25, 2011 Posted August 25, 2011 Hey, I wonder if the spiritia absorber gun that Gamlin used in eps 48 and 49 will be included with the super packs when released.
DARKWIND Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 Maybe not 'come with', but there's a very good chance we will see it Graham The reason that Yamato are not doing FAST packs for the VF-19S/F, is not because of the leg missile bays. The reason I have been told is twofold: 1) Getting the shoulder mechanism to work for the FAST Packs is seen as being quite difficult. 2) Due to the way the wing looks tighly to the leg, you would only be able to get half a FAST pack on the leg anyway. Graham Ok, ok hint taken and can't wait for the packs to be released. . .
Graham Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 I want to see what one of these looks like in Gerwalk. I'm not sure it's ever been shown. I can't find a place in the Animation where there was a Super VF-17 in Gerwalk at all and certainly none of the line art online has it. Tenjin drew the VF-17 with Super Packs in Gerwalk mode for Macross Chronicles. Graham
Mommar Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 Tenjin drew the VF-17 with Super Packs in Gerwalk mode for Macross Chronicles. Graham Any idea which one? I'd like to see it.
Graham Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Any idea which one? I'd like to see it. Issue # 29. It was the cover pic. Graham
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