Taking the Plunge

[Macette]

I've been holding off for some time now and would like some feed back. I've read alot of great reviews for the 1/60 v2 VF-1 yamato toys. I've been collecting the yamato line since they first released the vf-1a dyrl Hikaru, and i have quite a few of the version one (Hikaru vf-1a dyrl, Max VF-1a DYRL, Roy VF1s normal and strike, vf-1j super and VF1a CF) i hate having duplicates but i also don't like how i have to remove the legs to transform them.

Is it worth it to start collecting the V2s or should i focus on other series like the bandai frontier v2 as well as the new vf-19s. Any feed back would be apreciated.

[eugimon]

do you like the vf-1? If you do, then yeah, collect the v2. It's the most complete line of the vf-1, ever.

[Jasonc]

It really depends on what fighter you like better. If you like the VF-1, the v.2 is a great line and aside from some QC quirks, is a good toy. If you like the Frontier VF-25 look better, then the renewal version is so far new, and relatively available and viable as well. If you lke both, then both those versions are what you wanna get.

[Reïvaj]

Get them all.

[Macette]

Not looking good for my wallet, ugh, i don't have any frotnier Valks yet, so maybe i should go that route, i just don't want to dropp $300 US on a valk, the current rate for it is due to newness right? if i wait will it drop to a reasonable price, i don't mind spending $200 ish

[BoaRepublic]

Get them all.

+1

In some cases I've found that waiting ends up costing me more....at least for the good versions (v2 & renewal) of valks.

[Kicker773]

v2? .....phssssshhh.. them broken shoulders =P ehehehehehe.. get the 1/48!!! then again GET THEM ALL!!!

[Macette]

Actually, i have a handfull of 1/48s i personally love them, I have the VF-1A Hikaru DYRL, VF-1S Hikaru (with fast packs) and a VF-1J (with super armor). i just noticed all my 1/48s are Hikaru Valks =p

[mechaninac]

I got the whole Vermillion Squadron about a year ago during one of HLJ's many Macross sales, 40-50% off on each Valkyrie was hard to pass up even though, like you, I had been holding off on adopting the V2s due to the fact that I already had quite a few V1s; but let me say that despite my misgivings and hesitation to take the plunge I must admit that the ones I got are awesome (elsewhere on this site you can get a break down on which editions to avoid due to QC or engineering flaws and which examples are safe). I still prefer the looks of the 1/48 in fighter mode despite the low hanging arms, but the 1/60 V2s are superior to their larger cousins in just about every other aesthetic comparison.

I'd say wait for a good sales deal and/or shipping discount and get one, or two, or three, or four......

[Agent-GHQ]

Why bother! I suspect a version 3 the minute Yamato covers every scheme and character. If so, I hope they return to the 1/48 scale for the 3rd version.

[arrow]

I still have 1/48 and v1 of the VF-1. what I did was purchase the other macross series VF from zero, plus, 7 and frontier, Since I like the variety of different VF.

[Loop]

I have bought all of the available v2's that have come out so far except the non cannon one's (Double nuts,Bird of prey and the aniversary YF-19)

I am majorly hooked on these damn toys. All I can say is "gotta catch em all"

[Kicker773]

All the available v2? Really?

[caslon]

But I'm afraid that some of the 1/60 VF-1 ver.II toys have become extinct....hard to get now!

[Macette]

I'd love to do a Vermillion Squadron, but if i where to fill in the blanks with my existing V1s with V2s, will the differance be that noticable (in fighter mode). I also don't have any valks from M7 or Frontier, I really want a vf-25 v2, just waiting for the price to settle down a bit. and the VF-19s has really caught my eye, being the YF/VF-19 series is one of my favorite valk designs (Fire Valk aside too cartoony for me). Man, this is going to be expnensive, and i just bought my self a 1/3000 SDF-1 and VF11B (which i think is one of Yamatot's best designs, the figure just feels so solid)

[Mommar]

I hate to tell you this but there's no such thing as the price settling down when it comes to the VF-25's. Bandai make so few you have to jump on them when they're new or the prices will only get higher.

[Kicker773]

Actually you shouldn't fear and let ebay prices guide you.. the forum has people here unloading some things as well. Be patient when you find items that are to your price liking.

[Jasonc]

Not looking good for my wallet, ugh, i don't have any frotnier Valks yet, so maybe i should go that route, i just don't want to dropp $300 US on a valk, the current rate for it is due to newness right? if i wait will it drop to a reasonable price, i don't mind spending $200 ish

Definitely not due to "newness" of the valks, but the dollar/yen ratio. As of late, a lot of the "new" stuff coming out, especially from Bandai, has been gone from the get go. Example: the YF-29. Luckily for those still wanting one, it's going to be available again in a couple months. I think Alto's VF-25 is still hard to find, and I think the Ozma version is disappearing too. You may end up paying a premium for waiting, not getting them for less.

[Macette]

So what should i do? grab one now? or wait? i heard rumors of another line of the 25s coming out. Weren't there some complaints about the paint on the legs being slightly off?

[eugimon]

So what should i do? grab one now? or wait? i heard rumors of another line of the 25s coming out. Weren't there some complaints about the paint on the legs being slightly off?

the current line of the 25s (renewal) just came out. They're really excellent toys.

[Kicker773]

let the insanity begin!!

[Reïvaj]

let the insanity begin!!

Edited February 4, 2012 by Reïvaj

[Jasonc]

So what should i do? grab one now? or wait? i heard rumors of another line of the 25s coming out. Weren't there some complaints about the paint on the legs being slightly off?

If you can find one at hlj, or amiami for the regular price, you should jump on it. The Alto version, when it was gone, instantly went above $200. For Yamato, you may have slightly better luck, but even some of those simply disappear, and can't be found for .less than 20% markup above the MSRP. I've been burned by the waiting game, as well as many here, so play at your own risk.

[myk]

Agreed. If money is ever an issue for you don't take the risk of waiting. I did that and to this very day I'm still aching for a '60 V2 Roy 'Strike. I will NOT pay what those things are going for on ebay...

[Macette]

Well i get my Bonus from work soon, i may as well take the plunge and hunt down a bandai VF-25 v2. Anyone not happy with thiers and willing to let it go?