valhary Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 yamato and bandai are crazy with that ridiculous prices if that wings come with real sound boosters mp3 or something like that justify the cost but only plastic I avoid so I have to wait only for specific valkyries that want like the vf 19s and vf 25s 2.0
Actar Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Evidently a huge chunk of it is gonna be die-cast, such as all the interior mecha detailing.
Xx-SKULL-ONE-xX Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 (edited) Pre-order placed...The yawning Basara put me over the top Edited June 27, 2011 by Xx-SKULL-ONE-xX
Frogze Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Wow, 9800 yens MSRP...? Really? That's the price of a V2 VF-1, and I don't see how it justifies here, the diecast content argument just doesn't seem valid to me.
eugimon Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 meh, it's a one off that's only going to appeal to some of the people who bought the kai. Can't say I'm surprised about the price, luckily I don't care enough to want it either way.
m0n5t3r Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 look on the bright side, at least it's not a web exclusive.
Reïvaj Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Yamato's site announces the Sound Booster is on its way! The pictures are the ones we've already seen but with greater detail thanks to the PhotoZoomer. It's the painted prototype; I'd love to see how the actual toy will look like. The site mentions the sound booster's been carefully designed in order to not to collapse when attached to the VF-19 in battroid mode, a Basara figure in his stage costume and a replacement piece for attachment to fighter mode, all supervised by Mr. Shoji Kawamori. Source: http://www.yamato-to...il.php?gid=1914 It's also mentioned at Yamato's blog that the Sound Booster will be present at WF. Source: http://www.yamato-to...x.php?logid=331
kanedaestes Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) One could make the argument it could've been added in the release of the Kai but that would've made that price sky rocket. Eugimon is right it's mainly for people that really want it but it won't halt the sales of the Kai like it would have been if it were packaged in. And me being who I am.....I will be a sucker and buy it cause it will make the Kai more awesome to me lol. Now to find a guitar in scale for it lol Edited June 28, 2011 by kanedaestes
Renato Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 9800 yen MSRP. What the hell?? They raised it! Is that the price for the ability to attach in Fighter? (I'm betting that was a last-minute addition which would also explain the delay) The site mentions the sound booster's been carefully designed in order to not to collapse when attached to the VF-19 in battroid mode, Yeah, right. Some people's Battroids won't stand up under their own weight anymore because of those infernal ankle ball-joints, so "pass the salt, please".
Renato Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Maybe the extra piece is a stand. Nope. ■付属品：熱気バサラフィギュア（1/60VF-19改ファイヤー用）/ファイターモード用接続アタッチメント/マーキングステッカー/取扱説明書 (http://www.yamato-toys.com/items/detail.php?gid=1914&infolnk=index_pickup180mm) Accessories included: Nekki Basara figure / Attachment piece for Fighter Mode/ Marking Stickers / Instruction Booklet That's it. Hey, I never noticed you could write comments on that page. Hmm. I wonder if that's a new feature of their site. EDIT -- I told them that while I'm happy they are allowing attachment to Figher, for the asking price they could have made them real working speakers. Though, of course we know that's probably not true. Seems the comments don't display publicly, but they "received it". Edited June 28, 2011 by Renato
kyekye Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Usually I don't leave comments for the stuff I'm not gonna buy, but that price worries me a lot for their next products... No more high-quality-good price 'made in China' Japanese toys..? I hope VF-19 version 2.0 won't be like $300 or something..
Renato Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Usually I don't leave comments for the stuff I'm not gonna buy, but that price worries me a lot for their next products... No more high-quality-good price 'made in China' Japanese toys..? I hope VF-19 version 2.0 won't be like $300 or something.. On the front page of the paper this morning was this headline: http://japanrealestatecommentary.blogspot.com/2011/06/japanese-women-cut-salarymans-allowance.html Bloomberg source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-27/japan-s-men-survive-on-15-a-day-as-wives-tighten-purse-strings.html The market is shrinking, I point this out every so often. If you want to keep buying high-quality toys, you are ever-more in the minority. We are in the tail-end of the nostalgia boom now, and only a select few of us will be able to afford these ever-more limited items.
VF-18S Hornet Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Wow the wings look like they belong to the VF-1, gonna pre-order this
Kanedas Bike Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 On the front page of the paper this morning was this headline: http://japanrealestatecommentary.blogspot.com/2011/06/japanese-women-cut-salarymans-allowance.html Bloomberg source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-27/japan-s-men-survive-on-15-a-day-as-wives-tighten-purse-strings.html The market is shrinking, I point this out every so often. If you want to keep buying high-quality toys, you are ever-more in the minority. We are in the tail-end of the nostalgia boom now, and only a select few of us will be able to afford these ever-more limited items. Agreed about being on the tail-end of this particular (or our) nostalgia boom. It's too bad, but I am grateful to have had the means to take part in buying the types products I've wanted since I was a kid. Hopefully with Frontier and any other future Macross shows the fan base grows with a newer/younger audience and in turn keep companies making products I want to spend my disposable income on. On topic - without denying the glowing reviews I'm still on the fence about the VF-19, and without having watched any of Macross 7 I'm also pretty ambivalent about the relatively expensive "maybe it does, maybe it doesn't" MP3 playing Sound Booster. -b.
kyekye Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 The market is shrinking, I point this out every so often. If you want to keep buying high-quality toys, you are ever-more in the minority. We are in the tail-end of the nostalgia boom now, and only a select few of us will be able to afford these ever-more limited items. 'tail-end of the nostalgia boom' Just that term makes me feel old and sad On the other hand, [Hot toys] is doing pretty good even in this economy for that matter thou.
badboy00z Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Anybody else wish that the ankles are detailed like Bandai's YF-29?
Alex Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 I really hope the die-cast pieces don't make it impossible to install working speakers.
Renato Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Agreed about being on the tail-end of this particular (or our) nostalgia boom. It's too bad, but I am grateful to have had the means to take part in buying the types products I've wanted since I was a kid. Agreed. It's been a good ride. Hopefully with Frontier and any other future Macross shows the fan base grows with a newer/younger audience and in turn keep companies making products I want to spend my disposable income on. I can't speak for "future" Macross shows, but Frontier, although it brought in younger fans, was not targeted at kids like SDF and M7 were, so I do not foresee another nostalgia boom fifteen years from now like we have seen for the other shows. Who knows, though. On topic - without denying the glowing reviews I'm still on the fence about the VF-19, and without having watched any of Macross 7 I'm also pretty ambivalent about the relatively expensive "maybe it does, maybe it doesn't" MP3 playing Sound Booster. It DOESN'T. That would have been the major selling point and there's no mention of that ability anywhere. Anybody else wish that the ankles are detailed like Bandai's YF-29? Argh. Aren't they similar enough to Bandai's already?? Go back to ratchets, Yamato, seriously. I really hope the die-cast pieces don't make it impossible to install working speakers. Me too. Although at this price I don't know that I wanna be taking this thing apart much.
Mommar Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Anybody else wish that the ankles are detailed like Bandai's YF-29? Why would they be detailed? They're never really exposed in the show. The VF-25/29 have exposed, detailed ankles in the show so it would make sense for Bandai to match the lineart. The VF-19 has no such detail exposed.
nexxstrait Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Finally got my hands on this beauty. Awesome glossy plastic, I love it. Lots of little details. Still wish it had come with the sound booster. Anyway, some pictures: size comparison with "older" valkyries Generations Fighter size comparison Uh, I think I lost my face... Those were the days Edited June 28, 2011 by nexxstrait
Kelsain Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 'tail-end of the nostalgia boom' Just that term makes me feel old and sad On the other hand, [Hot toys] is doing pretty good even in this economy for that matter thou. I feel like I missed the bus, and now I'll have to shell out for outrageous cab fare...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 meh, it's a one off that's only going to appeal to some of the people who bought the kai. Can't say I'm surprised about the price, luckily I don't care enough to want it either way. I'm in the same boat, I won't get it. It's great that Yamato is making it for the people that want it. Now where's the protect armor for the VF-11????
Old Man Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 (edited) Now where's the protect armor for the VF-11???? WORD! By the way, HLJ now has the Sound Booster up for Preorder as well... http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00217 Edited June 28, 2011 by Old Man
badboy00z Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Why would they be detailed? They're never really exposed in the show. The VF-25/29 have exposed, detailed ankles in the show so it would make sense for Bandai to match the lineart. The VF-19 has no such detail exposed. I understand that but it just looks really weird with the ball joint and no other detail when the feet is extended all the way.
Twoducks Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 No word of MP3 function on a product that is around the corner really looks like a "no, it doesn't have it". If it at least came with Speaker Pod Gamma (or whatever that giat thing is named), then I would pay that retarded price.
Frogze Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 The high price probably also means a smaller production run. Maybe Yamato waited to see the VF-19's sales before setting the number of sets produced... And iIf we're on the end of the nostagia wave it only means the next wave isn't very far behind... these things usually keep coming relentlessly, you know
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Argh. Aren't they similar enough to Bandai's already?? Go back to ratchets, Yamato, seriously. Yes go back to ratchets yamato. Have you not learned your lesson from the old Qrau 1/60 which always falls back on its butt thanks to the ball-jointed hips and back heavy design of this mecha? Small figures can get away with it but not big ones. Posing (especially ones where you are trying to make them look like they are flying at a weird angle) sucks with ball joints on large figures. You can give us ball-jointed fingers on hands and stuff, but use common sense on the larger limbs. Edited June 29, 2011 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker
Reïvaj Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Better presentation but actually nothing new from Yamato's site: http://www.yamato-to..._095/index.html
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Take your time yamato. The wallet needs time to replenish. I just bought a bunch of older yamato stuff from hlj recently when they had a sale. I thought I was done with vf-1 but noooooo just had to buy another one.
charger69 Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Macross Massive Purchase Season is now open! VF-19 - May 2011 (In hand) YF-29 - June 2011 (In transit) VF-19 Sound Booster - August 2011 (Planned) VF-25F V.2 - November 2011 (Wishful Plan) Fill July with some Gundams (Robot Damashii etc.) Fill September and October with past products like VF-22S Gamlin and VF-11C. Edited June 29, 2011 by charger69
kamadoma Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 I'm afraid that the Sound Boosters would require decals like the lightning stripes and UN Spacy logos.
Mommar Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Macross Massive Purschase Season is now open! VF-19 - May 2011 (In hand) YF-29 - June 2011 (In transit) VF-19 Sound Booster - August 2011 (Planned) VF-25F V.2 - November 2011 (Wishful Plan) Fill July with some Gundams (Robot Damashii etc.) Fill September and October with past products like VF-22S Gamlin and VF-11C. I'd rather fill September and October with a 19 Blazer of some variety but the Gamlin and 11C are both good purchases too.
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