wm cheng Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Might turn out a review tonight...anything y'all wanna see that hasn't been covered? How about how to deal with the frosted canopies? It seems some have it worst than others, mine isn't great - don't know how to deal with it short of taking it apart and wet-sanding and Tamiya compound. Is there really so much variation in the canopy finish? Love the matter finish though and it looks great! A tad floppy without the brace in Battroid mode though. Love the tampo throughout though, its great to not have to worry about making decals. Quote
takatoys Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 I got the toy and looks impressive. The design and colors are great. I also got the frosted canopy and the nose does not connect flush, you can see a big gap under light. Quote
Duymon Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 How about how to deal with the frosted canopies? It seems some have it worst than others, mine isn't great - don't know how to deal with it short of taking it apart and wet-sanding and Tamiya compound. Is there really so much variation in the canopy finish? Love the matter finish though and it looks great! A tad floppy without the brace in Battroid mode though. Love the tampo throughout though, its great to not have to worry about making decals. My second YF-30 has some imperfections on the canopy. Gonna get a microfiber cloth and some rubbing alcohol....argh.. why can't it be clear like my first one lol Quote
stormshadow0621 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Just got mine...slow SAL shipping. Couldn't find any instructions video so I just transformed it slowly (maybe I should have used the instructions). Anyhow, hardest / scariest part was the front landing gear tabs, they wouldn't pop out without wiggling and force. Turns out you don't need to open them in order to transform unlike the other DX planes. Really love the waist movement, lets it do poses the other models can't. Quote
jenius Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 My review is uploading now, it should be published in the morning unless I get stupid Youtube errors like I did with my last ride armor review. I had to upload that one three times . The transformation video will go up after work. Quote
Shukenzero Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Jenius, I enjoyed your review of the valk. Very nice and detailed analysis as usual. Quote
wm cheng Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 My review is uploading now, it should be published in the morning unless I get stupid Youtube errors like I did with my last ride armor review. I had to upload that one three times . The transformation video will go up after work. Fantastic review - enjoyed the read and agree with all your points. Might I add that I wished they did the two tone black paint (lighter black / dark grey on the leading surfaces), they forgot the pink/purple fold crystals on the top of the rear black portion of the leg (there are holes there for them, but no clear plastic insert) and I wished the blue fold crystals were clear and not just a painted detail. It's odd that on my copy, the wheels all roll freely individually on my fingers, but when I put the toy down to roll on a glass surface, the wheels don't roll. The Battroid mode is growing on me after a few hours of play (it looks great from the front view, side view is pretty funny though), I wished it was cheaper to break my rule of no doubles - I don't think its worth the premium though, I think it should be around the same price as the VF-25 renewals (maybe +10%) Quote
jenius Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks guys! Video review is up, transformation guide will follow after work. I'll embed both videos on the site then also. Quote
Gakken85 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Sweet. Let Jenius do the grunt work. I can transform it like a dummy when I finally ship mine Quote
Mechapilot77 Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 sweet i'll be sure to watch it befor i open mine up (arriving today!) this weekend. Quote
Saburo Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Great job on the reviews (written and video) Jenius! Quote
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks guys! Video review is up, transformation guide will follow after work. I'll embed both videos on the site then also. Link? Quote
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Check signature. Thanks. Never mind, found it. Edited August 21, 2014 by funkymonkeyjavajunky Quote
VF5SS Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Here's my review of the YF-30. It was fun and kind of exhausting to assemble so I hope you all enjoy. http://collectiondx.com/toy_review/2014/yf30_chronos Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Great reviews, jenius and VF5SS! Now I can transform mine. Quote
Mommar Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Here's my review of the YF-30. It was fun and kind of exhausting to assemble so I hope you all enjoy. http://collectiondx.com/toy_review/2014/yf30_chronos FYI, the bracket is actually there in Battroid if your leg to torso connection is so crap that the two halves refuse to stay together. Both of mine are like that. Quote
Duymon Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) My issue with the Bracket is that it's held on by two diddly pins. It doesn't snap into any grooves for a real secure fit like any real bracket would.... Any downward force could easily dislodge the bracket connections little by little as all that keeps the bracket in place is those diddly vertical pins and their friction with the intake holes. On one of my copies, these holes are loose so the bracket dislodges super easy. Half-assed solution is half-assed. Bandai-ception!!! aside from that love the valk Edited August 21, 2014 by Duymon Quote
XFJ-01A Posted August 21, 2014 Posted August 21, 2014 Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that the Impromptu Shoot from the U.S.S midway is up and in Album Form for your Viewing Pleasure! http://smg.photobucket.com/user/psychoshot77/slideshow/Valkyries%20on%20the%20Midway Also wanted to share some pictures of the Chronos in Gerwalk form that I did for #gerwalkwednesday on instagram. Threw in a little bit of Yui Takamura because of my Namesake. Quote
pikashoo Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) HLJ gentlemen. Go get it. http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN986342 Edit: Dang now gone Edited August 22, 2014 by pikashoo Quote
Keiichi Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 In stock on HLJ! Just scored one, woohoo!! http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN986342/Act Quote
94medition Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Missed it AGAIN. I just checked not long ago, and it was not opened! XFJ-01A, the picture shoot on the U.S.S Midway is awesome! Quote
Mommar Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that the Impromptu Shoot from the U.S.S midway is up and in Album Form for your Viewing Pleasure! http://smg.photobucket.com/user/psychoshot77/slideshow/Valkyries%20on%20the%20Midway Also wanted to share some pictures of the Chronos in Gerwalk form that I did for #gerwalkwednesday on instagram. Dude, nice! We (I) NEED more Gerwalk pics! Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that the Impromptu Shoot from the U.S.S midway is up and in Album Form for your Viewing Pleasure! http://smg.photobucket.com/user/psychoshot77/slideshow/Valkyries%20on%20the%20Midway Also wanted to share some pictures of the Chronos in Gerwalk form that I did for #gerwalkwednesday on instagram. Threw in a little bit of Yui Takamura because of my Namesake. Awesome! Just checked out your feed on IG as well, very nice. -b. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Yep. Second clip printed. Edited August 22, 2014 by ChaoticYeti Quote
charger69 Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Yeti unlocked the true ability of part swapping!! Quote
jenius Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 My issue with the Bracket is that it's held on by two diddly pins. It doesn't snap into any grooves for a real secure fit like any real bracket would.... Any downward force could easily dislodge the bracket connections little by little as all that keeps the bracket in place is those diddly vertical pins and their friction with the intake holes. On one of my copies, these holes are loose so the bracket dislodges super easy. Half-assed solution is half-assed. Bandai-ception!!! aside from that love the valk The braces on mine locked in incredibly tight, it was a little scary popping them back off. The bracket pegs in exactly like the intakes do in fighter mode. On the one where you keep having it fall out, do the intakes also fall out really easily? That would be a nightmare. My transformation video is now also posted. Thanks to everyone that's been checking the review out! Quote
matic Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Appreciate the reviews. Seems like bandai valks are more available these days. Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that the Impromptu Shoot from the U.S.S midway is up and in Album Form for your Viewing Pleasure! http://smg.photobucket.com/user/psychoshot77/slideshow/Valkyries%20on%20the%20Midway *snip* Great shots on the USS Midway. Yep. Second clip printed. Those are cool, Yeti. Edited August 22, 2014 by no3ljm Quote
Falcon18 Posted August 22, 2014 Posted August 22, 2014 Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that the Impromptu Shoot from the U.S.S midway is up and in Album Form for your Viewing Pleasure! http://smg.photobucket.com/user/psychoshot77/slideshow/Valkyries%20on%20the%20Midway Also wanted to share some pictures of the Chronos in Gerwalk form that I did for #gerwalkwednesday on instagram. Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. Quote
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