Renato Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 When Renato compared the Fire Valky to the VF-22S I was amazed/shocked, because. I like the 22 and if the Fire Valk is that much better, that's #$%&*(ing amazing in my book. Seriously, if you hold one in each hand, you would never believe they were made by the same company. And I'm not knocking the 22, I love it. But this is just a whole other level. The 22 has all these little fit issues which are unthinkable on the 19 if you even just take a glance at it.
Graham Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 I agree with Renato, with the VF-19Kai, Yamato have taken things to a whole new level. Graham
Loop Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) I agree with Renato, with the VF-19Kai, Yamato have taken things to a whole new level. Graham +1 I just transformed mine for the first time tonight. Love it, even though these are not my favorite colors in the world. What could I do though, had to add Basara to my Mac7 collection. Can't wait for the other versions to release. Oh, and I used the video from Yamato for the Gerwalk joint and did not have breakage. I was really careful. Also for anyone complaining about the extra parts it is not an issue at all. I actually like how they gave us a centered shield, and maintained anime accuracy in the rear of the plane with the other shield. On the YF-19 it was either too high or too low on the arm. I also appreciate the the neck and thigh covers, makes the it look more sleek. Edited May 28, 2011 by Loop
Loop Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 I just got mine. Expect a video review for CollectionDX next week. Glad you got one! Can't wait to see your review.
raptormesh Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Seriously, if you hold one in each hand, you would never believe they were made by the same company. And I'm not knocking the 22, I love it. But this is just a whole other level. The 22 has all these little fit issues which are unthinkable on the 19 if you even just take a glance at it. Wish they would do a new version of the 22 or 21 sometime in the future then, I can never get behind kai's colors unfortunately, even at 50% off. Guess design matters more to me than the toy.
eugimon Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 One of the things I like so much about this is how easy it is to transform back to fighter mode. The arms stow away much more cleanly without the funky swivel bicep/elbow design of the yf-19 and because there are so many tabs, you're not constantly fighting the legs flopping down or what not as you try to get everything lined up. I have to agree with Renato and Graham, this truly is the next step for Yamato.
EXO Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Seems like all the budget went to the toy, and none to the box art...
Renato Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Yeah, the box is horrible as ever. At least it's not a freaking enormous black hole vacuum of nothingness like the first-issue YF-19's. I had to throw that one away, and I usually keep everything.
kurdt_the_goat Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Yeah, the box is horrible as ever. At least it's not a freaking enormous black hole vacuum of nothingness like the first-issue YF-19's. I had to throw that one away, and I usually keep everything. I actually like the box! On the web i didn't think much of it, but in person i think it's pretty striking, whereas i usually think they're quite dull. Is there any reason why there's no cockpit sticker? I don't remember if it had one in the cartoon or not.
VF-18S Hornet Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Just be careful of the shoulder flaps, I had mine pop off trying to move the right shoulder due to the tightness of the joint after I had transformed it into Gerwalk mode. It seems it is made just like the flaps on the 1/48 wings, it can be placed back on. it's not connected to a rod so no need to panic
VF5SS Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 here's my videoi totally forgot about the shoulder speakers
kensei Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 I'm jealous of how much better this is than my YF-19. I really wished that the technology that was in this would lead to a rerelease of the original with improvements and also a VF-19F/S and VF-19A Ravens. I remember when the YF-19 came out, someone said that the VF-19s could not be done whereas I said that it could. Look at where we are now. Amazing.,
numagus99 Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 I just transformed mine from F to G. I really must thank all of you who posted videos of the transformation. It was really easy to transform once I knew what to twist and what to be careful of. I think Yamato should include links to transformation videos on their website in all their instruction manuals from now on. They are a big help.
firmpulse Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 you have total control over how far out you pull the ankles, there are several potential lengths. If you're not going for a crazy pose you can have the ankles recessed so they don't look spindly. For gerwalk and more dynamic poses you'd go bigger. I think I had the feet on mine recessed for the line art comparison. thanks man, guess i'm going to have to order it now.
derex3592 Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Solid review Andrew. Agreed. I totally had missed the step where the legs swivel out and up going to Battroid mode I think.
charger69 Posted May 28, 2011 Posted May 28, 2011 Gamu-toys Review Page 1/2 Gamu-toys Review Page 2/2
firmpulse Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Gamu-toys Review Page 2/2 this photo set just shows how posaballistic the battroid mode on this thing is. awesome.
Vic Mancini Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 this photo set just shows how posaballistic the battroid mode on this thing is. awesome. That is so bad-ass.
Golden Arms Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Recieved my vf-19 today and transformed it for the first time. Thanks for the video VF5SS, very helpful. I have to say that this toy is pure perfection. Yamato really did pour alot of love into this release because it really shows. I wish that they go back and rerelease the Y-19, because Isamu definately demands a fighter as awesome as Basara's. I haven't watched a ton of Mac 7, is there a resource that shows where alot of the stickers shoudl go? I'm really anal about putting stickers on my toys and would like to see a diagram. Once again, great Job Yamato!!! Their best toy to date.
VF-18S Hornet Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 just put the no step stickers on the wings,and the pilots' name on the canopy. That is all that it need, as there were no other markings on the Kai with the exception of that bolt on the side which has already be painted on. The one thing they did not add to the sticker sheet was a sticker for the control panel. Butif you want to make it unique the balls in your court.
VF-18S Hornet Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) More pis of the VF-19 before I transformed it form F to G Edited May 29, 2011 by VF-18S Hornet
Mommar Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 I haven't watched a ton of Mac 7, is there a resource that shows where alot of the stickers shoudl go? I'm really anal about putting stickers on my toys and would like to see a diagram. Once again, great Job Yamato!!! Their best toy to date. There's a top and side cut-away in the VF-19 Master File book that shows where a few things go. Damn, that's a great pic. Really shows off the front profile well.
Renato Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 I have to re-iterate my disapproval of Yamato's choice to replace the traditional ratchet joints in the ankles with die-cast ball joints. The ankles are getting looser now on mine and others' too. I really don't want this thing to become a floppy mess like the Bandais.
treatment Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 I have to re-iterate my disapproval of Yamato's choice to replace the traditional ratchet joints in the ankles with die-cast ball joints. The ankles are getting looser now on mine and others' too. I really don't want this thing to become a floppy mess like the Bandais. ouch! didja tell them yamato-toys people about it? what's their reply?
charger69 Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 (edited) Received mine yesterday, and it's awesome!! You can pose it in an infinite way!! One small complaint... Left side of the head fin came in this state, could someone (Graham, you are more than welcome) confirm that Sticker Number 56 can bu used as a left side head fin sticker? And yes, super fast photo for testing with 1/8 scale guitar (Proper guitar strap building is in progress) Sorry for crappy cellphone photo Edited May 29, 2011 by charger69
kanedaestes Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 I can't order one till June 10 but damn I want it now. The first valk or rather Macroos toy I get to buy after my long absence from the Macross toy world.
Vi-RS Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Agreed. I totally had missed the step where the legs swivel out and up going to Battroid mode I think. That is the area where Yamato did the magic for the balance of appearance in B mode, pretty much like the V2 VF-1 where you need to push up the entire fuselage to shorten the gap between the thigh and chest plate.
VF-18S Hornet Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 Received mine yesterday, and it's awesome!! You can pose it in an infinite way!! One small complaint... Left side of the head fin came in this state, could someone (Graham, you are more than welcome) confirm that Sticker Number 56 can bu used as a left side head fin sticker? And yes, super fast photo for testing with 1/8 scale guitar (Proper guitar strap building is in progress) Sorry for crappy cellphone photo Now that's amusing. Just where did you get tat guitar from? Plus I finally got it transformed to Battroid mode, totaly solid, I even got it in its trademark pose, now if only they included some fixedpose hands like they did with the V2 VF-1.
VF-18S Hornet Posted May 29, 2011 Posted May 29, 2011 There's a top and side cut-away in the VF-19 Master File book that shows where a few things go. Damn, that's a great pic. Really shows off the front profile well. Thanks. Looking at it now kinda reminds me of the opening scene in Macross Digital mission VFX 2 video game
homura Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 get my vf-19 custom yestoday, too much surprises for me, I think it the most perfect VF toy for now, here are some compare pics with yf-19 and more I love it, looking forward vf-19s and vf-19f of emerald squad
Alex Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 I have to re-iterate my disapproval of Yamato's choice to replace the traditional ratchet joints in the ankles with die-cast ball joints. The ankles are getting looser now on mine and others' too. I really don't want this thing to become a floppy mess like the Bandais. Same here. My Kai is having problems standing. It's falling over far to frequently for my liking. One of the things I hate, ball-jointed ankles, and it winds up on the Kai. Wish they had used ratchets.
Keith Posted May 30, 2011 Posted May 30, 2011 I'm sitll crossing my fingers for the sound boosters come come with real USB powered speakers & lights.
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