Yamato 1/60 VF-19S/F/P - All Variants

[aceoftherebellion]

Have we had any reports of anybody actually breaking theirs? I haven't heard of it, but that doesn't mean anything...

[valhary]

no broken parts but unfortunately stress marks in the sharp points of my blazer

[skullmilitia]

My Emerald's arm sliders are terribly loosy goosy. I can hardly pose them with out sliding out.

The Zola on the other hand is Boner material. Such a lovely looking Bird.

[miro79]

My Emerald's arm sliders are terribly loosy goosy. I can hardly pose them with out sliding out.

same thing here.. right arm is kinda ok, but left is horribly loose.

[Kurisama]

My P's right bicep slidey-cover is installed wrong, it's back to front, or rather in the same orientation as the left side - checked my F, it's got both in the right orientation...

Edited March 5, 2013 by Kurisama

[Valkyrie Magnus]

I just got my P in today but I also got my VF-17. What to transform 1st decisions decisions.

[Golden Arms]

On the Zola, Keep an eye on the green diamonds on the shoulders. I've had 2 different ones and they both had one of he diamonds slip out.

[Renato]

On the Zola, Keep an eye on the green diamonds on the shoulders. I've had 2 different ones and they both had one of he diamonds slip out.

Yeah, they like to pop out a lot. I've superglued one of them on.

In other news, I got a 19S the other day, because I love this sculpt so much. I'm impressed with how the S looks, but for some reason most of the joints are much, much looser compared to the Fire and 19P, right out of the box. Is this the case for anyone else here?

[Valkyrie Magnus]

On the Zola, Keep an eye on the green diamonds on the shoulders. I've had 2 different ones and they both had one of he diamonds slip out.

Yeah, they like to pop out a lot. I've superglued one of them on.

In other news, I got a 19S the other day, because I love this sculpt so much. I'm impressed with how the S looks, but for some reason most of the joints are much, much looser compared to the Fire and 19P, right out of the box. Is this the case for anyone else here?

Thanks for the tip on the P.

I like my S. it seemed about the same as the fire but I have yet to try the P since I am still fiddling with my 17.

On the Zola, Keep an eye on the green diamonds on the shoulders. I've had 2 different ones and they both had one of he diamonds slip out.

Yeah, they like to pop out a lot. I've superglued one of them on.

In other news, I got a 19S the other day, because I love this sculpt so much. I'm impressed with how the S looks, but for some reason most of the joints are much, much looser compared to the Fire and 19P, right out of the box. Is this the case for anyone else here?

Thanks for the tip on the P.

I like my S. it seemed about the same as the fire but I have yet to try the P since I am still fiddling with my 17.

[Chronocidal]

My P's right bicep slidey-cover is installed wrong, it's back to front, or rather in the same orientation as the left side - checked my F, it's got both in the right orientation...

Actually, one nice thing about the P and Fire valk.. if you lift up the speaker covers on the shoulders, you can actually rotate the shoulder covers up far enough to get to the screws and completely take apart the shoulders. If it bugs you, it might not be hard to remove the arm and flip that sleeve around.

[VF-Zer0S]

I know this is a silly question asking from this topic, but I need to know something. I really liked the fire Valkyrie but I also like the Durandal. In toy terms which do you think I'd get more out of my money?

Thanks

[jenius]

If both cost the same or the fire valk is cheaper go with the fire valk... But eventually get both because they're both awesome.

[Chronocidal]

Given they're near the same price range due to availability issues for the YF-29, I'd say it's up to which design you like better. Bandai valks have a tendency for their joints to go limp over time, and the VF-19's feet can get floppy if you move them certain ways, so they both have their faults.

I will say that the engineering and molding in the VF-19 is a lot more precise than the stuff Bandai makes, and I prefer it over the Durandal for that reason.. though I'm also biased because the VF-19 is my favorite valk design in general.

Right at this particular moment though, given the whole Yamato/Arcadia thing going on, I might go for the VF-19 just because they might get very hard to get soon. Bandai's not going anywhere, and even if they produce absolutely tiny amounts of them, they can always produce more YF-29s if they want to.

Edited March 12, 2013 by Chronocidal

[Sandman]

The vf-19 is an amazing toy. I rate it higher than the yf-29. Yamato valks are way more fun to play and fiddle with than bandai valks and the Vf-19 represents the best of yamato.

[Shaorin]

The vf-19 is an amazing toy. I rate it higher than the yf-29. Yamato valks are way more fun to play and fiddle with than bandai valks and the Vf-19 represents the best of yamato.

i should be in for a serious treat when i finally get one heading my way, then...

[xrentonx]

Ok which one of you bought up all the Fire Valks from hlj? I had to clamber around for a ny order last night.

I did end up buying 3 Yamato VF kits from hlj though. Feel like I'm goddamn preparing for the end of the world here

[Golden Arms]

The Bandai's are also heavily prone to paint scrapping.

[VF-Zer0S]

Thanks for the quick responce, I think ill get the Fire kai. I'm really trying to get a vf-0s so after that the kai it is

[Valkyrie Magnus]

Looks like NY is all out of 19's HK still has the Fire Valk

[Mommar]

Wow, it's turning into a mad-dash now isn't it?

[xrentonx]

It really is

[MacrossJunkie]

Man, this sucks. So I'm guessing this is it then and we won't be seeing any restocks from HLJ, NY or elsewhere? Wish I got in on the 19P when I had the chance but a lot of expenses came up =(

[Shaorin]

well, i'll finally be joining the -19S club in two weeks or less, and none too soon it seems! boy i can't wait!!

Edited March 14, 2013 by Shaorin

[Valkyrie Magnus]

well, i'll finally be joining the -19S club in two weeks or less, and none too soon it seems! boy i can't wait!!

Congrats! This is an awesome Valkyrie! You will like it. I opened my P last night and it is a beautiful Valkyrie

[Shaorin]

Congrats! This is an awesome Valkyrie! You will like it. I opened my P last night and it is a beautiful Valkyrie

yeah, it's kind of like coming full circle, after a fashion;

my very first ever "variable" VF was that awful old BANDAI 1/100 of the -19S, back around 1996ish.

15 years on, Yammie's 1/60 treatment will be my latest, and quite possibly last, Kanzen Henkei VF. going out with a bang, at least...

[Dimis]

Man, this sucks. So I'm guessing this is it then and we won't be seeing any restocks from HLJ, NY or elsewhere? Wish I got in on the 19P when I had the chance but a lot of expenses came up =(

And the lower priced on eBay are "pre-order and we should get it" type. I already asked... :-)

[Shaorin]

well, i'll finally be joining the -19S club in two weeks or less, and none too soon it seems! boy i can't wait!!

gonna see if i can upgrade to the faster shipping option before HK collectibles gets it out. i'm already finding myself impatient!!

Edited March 14, 2013 by Shaorin

[VF-Zer0S]

Just bought my VF-19 kai from Angolz!

190.50 With EMS!

So excited about my first yamato!

Kinda know what to expect since I deal with Masterpiece Rodimus Prime Version 1. I just hope it's alot better. I kinda have a thing for firey leaders.

Thanks for the help guys

[plutoniumhunter]

Woah, another mad-spurt's emerged again.... Now you guys have gotten me thinking about the 19S again

[Lightning]

I still haven't transformed my Fire Valk yet, fighter mode is so nice to look at...

[Kicker773]

"Its over......believe me baby its better this way.....too many second times around....too many times we've let each other down (Yamato'ed)" LOL

[Shaorin]

oh my god, i just skimmed through this ( http://www.modxtoy.com/v1/index.php?showtopic=133978 )

and it just hit me like a hammer just exactly how awesomely perfect the -19S actually is!!

now i really know for sure that i am not to be disappointed in the least bit by this beauty,

and this -19S is likely to become (and remain indefinitely) my no.1 Valk toy of all time...

Edited March 15, 2013 by Shaorin

[Renato]

Just bought my VF-19 kai from Angolz!

190.50 With EMS!

So excited about my first yamato!

Kinda know what to expect since I deal with Masterpiece Rodimus Prime Version 1. I just hope it's alot better. I kinda have a thing for firey leaders.

Thanks for the help guys

Dude... it is NOTHING like Rodimus Prime. I have them both and like them both, but if you were to compare, I would say the Fire Valkyrie makes Rodimus Prime look like a Playskool / Fisher Price toy. They may be priced similarly but they are nowhere near in the same league. The fit and finish alone is worlds apart.

[Valkyrie Magnus]

Dude... it is NOTHING like Rodimus Prime. I have them both and like them both, but if you were to compare, I would say the Fire Valkyrie makes Rodimus Prime look like a Playskool / Fisher Price toy. They may be priced similarly but they are nowhere near in the same league. The fit and finish alone is worlds apart.

I have to agree with this

By the way I am very impressed with the P! You guys were right pictures do not do it justice. The beauty of this thing blew me away. I thought the S would be my favorite 19 but this thing is so beautiful.

Edited March 15, 2013 by Valkyrie Magnus

[Shaorin]

'kay, i just paid the shipping difference to HKC... should have my baby in a matter of days now!!