Reïvaj Posted October 2, 2011 Posted October 2, 2011 Hey, Uxi, buy them all, keep the pilots and I’ll take care of the valks!
UN Spacy Posted October 2, 2011 Author Posted October 2, 2011 So what's the release date for the Speaker Pod Gamma? AFAIK it's still TBA.
Gian Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 1/60 Destroid Monster was a Yamato product shown once (I think) at some toy show and then never heard from again, thus implying the Speaker Pod Gamma is vapourware Looks huge!!!
EXO Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 lol, that one picture is always gonna pop up. But I freakin love it. I'm surprised that no one else got a pic.
ae_productions Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Just came in today, so far i love it it makes the fire valkyrie look cooler. the one thing that bugged me was the way you have to get the 3 pegs to come out for attaching to battroid mode, also the sound booster makes it heavier so a lot more stress on the thigh joints. but dont let that keep you from buying it because it is an awsome addition. Never been a fan of the fire valk, but after looking at that picture with the sound booster attached...wow. That is just crazy wicked! Makes me want to get one now!
Archer Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Shameless plug: For those guys wanting one, I'm trading my vf-19 away. Check out the for sale and trade section. I don't want to lowball anyone, so I have some really good options available for those interested. "Option 4" in terms of money, gets you the fig for nearly half off (it will make more sense if you check out the thread. Just letting you guys know, especially those that may not have the funds for a vf-19 at full price!
kurdt_the_goat Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) Not to steal your sale thunder Archer, but those that do want to pay full price will get another chance in December according to Amiami I hadn't thought it'd sold well enough to warrant a second run (never saw it go out of stock on Amazon Japan) but i guess it did! Edited October 22, 2011 by kurdt_the_goat
Archer Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 Not to steal your sale thunder Archer, but those that do want to pay full price will get another chance in December according to Amiami I hadn't thought it'd sold well enough to warrant a second run (never saw it go out of stock on Amazon Japan) but i guess it did! Oh, lol, don't worry about it. I sold it already a week ago
Shaorin Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 well, i've had a few days now really get the feel of the old 1/60 YF-19 ver.I, and, after all the necessary prerequisite corrections to fix it's major bugs are done, as was done on my copy by the previous owner, i have to assert that it truly isn't a bad iteration of the valk at all. yes, it is dated compared to this new standard in 19-series chassis design, no question about it, but it's really not nearly as inferior as one might think, at least to my seemingly unspoiled eye, and certainly well worth it, for the immense savings in price between it and the new modern reference. so long as those known problem areas in the arms hold out- -and i think that mine will, as i am VERY gentle in manipulating them during transformations, and they have yet to show any hint of flaws in integrity, even after over a dozen transformations- -then i think i'll have a solid winner here, that will effectively take the sting out of the likelyhood that i'll likely never be in a position, at least for the foreseeable not-too-distant future to be able to blow $300+ on a Yammie Valk. perhaps, in a few years, half a decade or more from now, perhaps, i might be able to get a VF-19F/S, or a 1/60ver.II YF-19 that MAY or MAY NOT be soon seeing the light of day, second-hand or something, for a much more reasonable price than $300 or more dollars. until then, however, i think this old 1/60v.I will fill my needs surprisingly well...
KiriK Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 I just got my hands on this toy (thanks Archer!) and finished transforming it for the 1st time. I'm not much a fire valk fan, but this has got to be the BEST yamato valk ever constructed. It just feels so solid in my hands and sturdy! There's quite a bit of heft on this bad boy and it's super well constructed. I'm really amazed at the engineering that went into the toy to get it to fit seamlessly in fighter mode and still have bulk and mobility in battroid! Maybe this has all been said before, but it's definitely made me a believer of this mold and i wouldn't hesitate getting any other future releases of this mold. It's just a solid win! As much as i hate to admit, i'm on the bandwagon now to hoping the YF-19 from Mac Plus gets an update like this!!
Loop Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 ^^ I agree, I think this has to be the best engineered toy I have probably ever come across as far as valks are concerned.
Archer Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Glad you like it KiriK. I appreciated the engineering, but do the ankles feel loose (like i mentioned) to you (since you've got the one I had)? How is posing? Edited October 25, 2011 by Archer
Uxi Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 Hey, Uxi, buy them all, keep the pilots and I'll take care of the valks! lol, no. I want the Valks, too.
Valkyrie23 Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Not to steal your sale thunder Archer, but those that do want to pay full price will get another chance in December according to Amiami I hadn't thought it'd sold well enough to warrant a second run (never saw it go out of stock on Amazon Japan) but i guess it did! Does anyone know if the 2nd production run of the VF-19F Kai will have all the corrections/fixes from the upcoming VF-19S Blazer release? I think it was mentioned that the 19S has better ankle joints and reinforced gerwalk tabs. I might want a fire valk down the road but not with the flaws of the first release Edited October 29, 2011 by Valkyrie23
Reïvaj Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 Does anyone know if the 2nd production run of the VF-19F Kai will have all the corrections/fixes from the upcoming VF-19S Blazer release? I think it was mentioned that the 19S has better ankle joints and reinforced gerwalk tabs. I might want a fire valk down the road but not with the flaws of the first release I bet Yamato will address the ankle joints issue, but reinforced gerwalk tabs? I didn’t know there was a problem there…
Valkyrie23 Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 I bet Yamato will address the ankle joints issue, but reinforced gerwalk tabs? I didn’t know there was a problem there… I should've phrased it better. I meant the thin tab behind the knee/thigh joint that is exposed when in Gerwalk mode. Here's a better pic from anymoon's site. I remember reading somewhere that this tab would be reinforced with the 19S variant.
Reïvaj Posted October 29, 2011 Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) I should've phrased it better. I meant the thin tab behind the knee/thigh joint that is exposed when in Gerwalk mode. Here's a better pic from anymoon's site. I remember reading somewhere that this tab would be reinforced with the 19S variant. Oh, I see. Yes, they said they will, so I expect the same for the 2nd run of the Kai. Luckily enough, I haven't had any problem with mine so far. Edited October 29, 2011 by Reïvaj
ALEXD Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 So whats the difference with this and the 2006 yf-19 other than paint? is it a new mold?
kanedaestes Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Yes it is an entirely new mold from the ground up. The YF-19 and VF-19 have completely different parts though they are similar. The transformation is different, and everything is more accurate including the fat looking battroid from a slim fighter.
Graham Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 So whats the difference with this and the 2006 yf-19 other than paint? is it a new mold? ..........................................
MacrossJunkie Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 So whats the difference with this and the 2006 yf-19 other than paint? is it a new mold? LOL Nice trolling attempt there
kanedaestes Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 I don't know if it's trolling as he has asked a similar question in the VF-25 thread. I think he's just new.
MacrossJunkie Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Possibly, but he knew enough to know that the YF-19 came out in 2006, so I'd have to assume that he knows what the YF-19 toy looks like as well. A cursory glance at pictures of the two show a world of difference. Perhaps I've been on too many Internet sites and forums that I start suspecting people of trying to troll for reactions and responses. If that was a sincere question, I apologize.
Reïvaj Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Possibly, but he knew enough to know that the YF-19 came out in 2006, so I'd have to assume that he knows what the YF-19 toy looks like as well. A cursory glance at pictures of the two show a world of difference. Perhaps I've been on too many Internet sites and forums that I start suspecting people of trying to troll for reactions and responses. If that was a sincere question, I apologize. He’s been asking that kind of questions in almost every single thread around so I don’t blame you for suspecting the guy of trying to troll…
kaos13 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Looks huge!!! that would of been hellah expensive..
Reïvaj Posted November 7, 2011 Posted November 7, 2011 According to Amazon Japan the VF-19S will be released on November 30th, 2011. Source: http://www.amazon.co...20701800&sr=1-1
Reïvaj Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 New release date information, new great pics: Source: http://blog.yahoo.com/cybergundam/articles/186147/index
MacrossJunkie Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 That looks awesome... but sooo shiny. I'm definitely gonna cover that sucker in a flat or semi-gloss coat when I get mine. Looks way glossier than Bandai's latest VF-25 release.
Raptor One Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) I came. The pilot looks awesome. That looks awesome... but sooo shiny. I'm definitely gonna cover that sucker in a flat or semi-gloss coat when I get mine. Looks way glossier than Bandai's latest VF-25 release. I've been wanting to see how these look with a flat coat. Looking forward to your pics Edited November 8, 2011 by Raptor One
Reïvaj Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 That looks awesome... but sooo shiny. I'm definitely gonna cover that sucker in a flat or semi-gloss coat when I get mine. Looks way glossier than Bandai's latest VF-25 release. I think it looks way glossier because Yamato uses way better plastic and molds. Looking forward to seeing your semi-gloss coated version!
pud333 Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) I love the gloss. I know it's not for everyone, but man do I love it. Edited November 8, 2011 by pud333
anime52k8 Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 The gloss makes it sexier. I wouldn't be getting one if it wasn't glossy.
Lynk Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 The gloss let's you know that it's a campy Macross 7 Valk.
kamadoma Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 Just a question. Is it possible to have the Fire Valk in Battroid mode with Sound Boosters on a Yamato Mighty Block stand? I mean, will the legs of the bot clear the surface at all given the short stand? Or is it recommended to use the regular Yamato Valkyrie stand for a mid-air pose?
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