Bandai DX YF-30 Chronos

[xrentonx]

He designed that shirt in lego too

[sketchley]

He designed both the VF-17 and VF-19 in Lego as well. Probably the Fz-109 too.

Didn't know that. Thanks.

That said, on closer examination, the wings of the VF-17 and VF-19 are definitely not Lego (black construction paper?).

So, I'll revise my originally comment: "the limitations of designs made COMPLETELY out of Lego."

[DarkHawk]

Is the November 1 date when the prototype pictures are revealed or is it when the preorders go active?

[Tochiro]

I'm going to be patient and wait for version 2.0 to come out. It seems like Bandai has a consistent history of rushing their first batch (ie. Frontier series) then realizing all the improvements they should have made by releasing 2.0. Anybody else feel this way?

I'm not sure its a safe bet that there will be a 2.0. This is by far the most obscure valk in Bandai's lineup. It's not something thats been used in a series or movie and is from a game that less than 100,000 ppl bought. You could say its a hero unit but its a hero most people have never heard of before. Either this will be released in very limited numbers or else it will end up as a discounted shelf warmer. I'm thinking of grabbing 2 (and I NEVER get 2) just because its such an obscure valk to make.

Is the November 1 date when the prototype pictures are revealed or is it when the preorders go active?

Nov. 1 is when more details will be revealed.

[skullmilitia]

General release seems odd for a fighter of this unknown caliber to most fans.

You'd think a game only valk would be built to order.

If it's general release, I'd imagine it means they already plan repaints.

[YF-29 Durandal]

So what colour schemes currently exists for this valkyrie?

[Shukenzero]

I hope it's tamashii exclusive cos ironically the limited run is easier to procure and won't have a price hike before launch...no more camping AmiAmi and NY...hope Bandai don't screw this up.

On another note, I was talking to a guy who said he got VF-0D vibes from the design. I'm inclined to agree...and it has the proportions, or at least feels like it has, of the VF-4G.

Still...love delta wing designs...maybe they'll force Arcadia to do a VF-0D!

[Mommar]

Could anybody take some screens of the alternate color schemes from the game so we have an idea what potential repaints could look like?

[wmkjr]

Sorry, no alternate colors. But here are some scans I found on the web.

I think the gunpod should attach at two points. One in the Missile pod container and one by the waist joint (via clip?) See ugly reference above. My reasoning is using only the missile pod connection you wouldn't but able to use the gunpod if you wanted to use the container, Unless they decide to sacrifice that gimmick.

BTW, this plane reminds me of Ace Combat's Fenrir and XFA-36a mixed together.

Fenrir XFA-36a

Edited October 26, 2013 by wmkjr

[close313]

Wow the fenrir really really resembles the YF-30 O.o

[Major Focker]

i would love both of those (three, including the YF-30) in 1/72 styrene.

[Falcon18]

Now that you mention it. It does look like the fenrir.

I remember playing that over and over again.. lol. Always annoying to shoot them down.

[XFJ-01A]

Sorry, no alternate colors. But here are some scans I found on the web.

YF-30 Dorsal.jpgYF-30 Ventral.jpgYF-30 side.jpgYF-30 gunpod.jpg

I think the gunpod should attach at two points. One in the Missile pod container and one by the waist joint (via clip?) See ugly reference above. My reasoning is using only the missile pod connection you wouldn't but able to use the gunpod if you wanted to use the container, Unless they decide to sacrifice that gimmick.

BTW, this plane reminds me of Ace Combat's Fenrir and XFA-36a mixed together.

FenrirACE-X_Fenrir_Color_4.png XFA-36aXFA-36aGamemodel02-1.jpg

I was always inclined more toward the CFA-44 from 6. But I can see the design cues from the Fenrir. I guess I was looking more toward the back end.

Edited October 27, 2013 by XFJ-01A

[MacrossJunkie]

That Fenrir really does share quite a few similarities with the YF-30. Especially the way the tail fins are attached. I wonder if Kawamori got inspiration from that design. It would be hard to believe that he didn't.

[YF-29 Durandal]

Bandai will announce the details for the YF-30 Chronos at Tamashii Nations on November 1st. http://www.macrossworld.com/

I just wanted to mention it if anyone has missed the info on the front page.

Edited October 28, 2013 by YF-29 Durandal

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

Bandai will announce the details for the YF-30 Chronos at Tamashii Nations on November 1st. http://www.macrossworld.com/

I just wanted to mention it if anyone has missed the info on the front page.

that's not necessary to re-post back at the source

the front page is like a newspaper taking the most important articles and pushing them to the front. if you read carefully, the front page credits the source(s) which is from this thread (original posters from this thread broke the news.)

Edited October 28, 2013 by davidwhangchoi

[YF-29 Durandal]

that's not necessary to re-post back at the source

the front page is like a newspaper taking the most important articles and pushing them to the front. if you read carefully, the front page credits the source(s) which is from this thread (original posters from this thread broke the news.)

Ah, my bad.

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

Ah, my bad.

but thanks for trying to help the MW community!

[YF-29 Durandal]

but thanks for trying to help the MW community!

Thank you.

[wm cheng]

Funny, but I almost never go the front page... I always go directly to the forums, I usually get my front page info from Facebook.

[Reïvaj]

I never go to the front page either so I appreciate the news. And, IMHO, it never hurts to mention the source.

[Scyla]

So it is November the 1st in Japan. Where is the information about the YF-30???

I demand a prototype nao!!!

Sadly no Vajra on display from what you can see over at CollectionDX.

[skullmilitia]

It's only 4:40 am right now, give them time to wake up lol!

[Scyla]

So any bets if we see a Tornado Pack?

[Kyp Durron]

I'm hoping to see a reissued Ozma on display.



-Kyp

[wm cheng]

I'm hoping to see a reissued Ozma on display.

-Kyp

ME TOO!!!

[Saburo]

I'm hoping to see a reissued Ozma on display.

-Kyp

Yes!! And right next to it a reissue Michael!

[Benson13]

Ozma, Tornado Packs, and a YF-30 will take me to my happy place.

[skullmilitia]

And our wallets to depression!

[Tochiro]

It's only 4:40 am right now, give them time to wake up lol!

It's 8 am on a work day. Plus people are recovering from Halloween last night. Not to mention the show hasnt even opened its doors yet. Give a Salaryman a break mate!

the front page is like a newspaper taking the most important articles and pushing them to the front. if you read carefully, the front page credits the source(s) which is from this thread (original posters from this thread broke the news.)

Actually, a LOT of news gets broken first on the Front page and THEN makes its way back to the forums (and some doesnt) so I recommend always checking the Front page first. (having said that, news HAS slowed down as of late). Edited October 31, 2013 by Tochiro

[SaitouSad]

Cybergundam put up a new promo pic. Nothing much new

[antibiotictab]

There were 2 YF-30s. Batoloid and Fighter. They have already painted.

Photography and recording are so STERNLY prohibited. I have never seen such a situation. There were some press people wearing pink vests and the Tamashii staffs were watching their movements one on one. lol

I set up my cameras but ended in vain.

But the pics will be uploaded somewhere. I could hear many Chinese conversations...

[jenius]

So were there tornado packs or an Ozma reissue? TELL US!!!!

[antibiotictab]

So were there tornado packs or an Ozma reissue? TELL US!!!!

Sorry, but no VF-25Ss.

There were 25 VF-25Fs's diorama showing their transformation sequences.

[cinello]

Sorry, but no VF-25Ss.

There were 25 VF-25Fs's diorama showing their transformation sequences.

It have show tornado Part ?