Arcadia: 1/60 VF 1S Roy Focker Special Movie Ver

[Ignacio Ocamica]

I've wished for years that they'd use black screws instead of chrome. Half the screws are "in the stripes" and would be invisible if black. But the chrome stands out.

(Forearms too, not just legs)

Yamato used black screws for the 1/48 I don't know why they changed to chrome for the v2 VF-1.

[technoblue]

I'm not bothered by the screws. But as it is, I find myself agreeing more with treatment as time goes by. The bright white is making me wish this was actually a TV release of Roy with TV-style parts. And with so much going on with Macross at the moment, it's interesting that Arcadia is choosing to play it safe instead of surprising customers with rare releases or paint schemes.

I dunno. I'm going to have to put some extra thought into where I'll be spending my money this summer.

[Garfinkel]

I think it is more that Arcadia are worried about getting blown out of the water by Delta and all its hype. Many collectors will be saving towards Delta valks. That means they will be playing it safe.

[Chronocidal]

Given the option, I wouldn't mind screw covers if they would make them easier to remove. It just seems like every time I actually need to take something apart to fix it, I'm stymied every which way by screw covers that are so over-glued, I have to destroy them to get them out.

Bandai is the worst for this though. At least with Yamato/Arcadia, the screw covers are usually easily identified, and not covered by massive glued-on panels.

[Bub]

Looking at the promo pics, the 4 screw holes on the inner side of each leg just bug the hell out of me.

I see plenty of cancelling of pre-orders.

[MAC-X]

I cancelled my 2 pre-orders. This was supposed to be my first 1/60 scale VF-1 valk and I was excited. I was half as excited after Arcadia revealed the price tag. The screw holes in the promo pics didn't help. I may be nitpicking here, but at this price point I don't think its unreasonable to expect covers or something to hide those ugly holes.

[Vi-RS]

I cancelled my 2 pre-orders. This was supposed to be my first 1/60 scale VF-1 valk and I was excited. I was half as excited after Arcadia revealed the price tag. The screw holes in the promo pics didn't help. I may be nitpicking here, but at this price point I don't think its unreasonable to expect covers or something to hide those ugly holes.

It's a decade old toy.

They have improved that on VF-0, but not the way you think by having merely a cover. They strategically integrated that into the panel line.

Edited May 18, 2016 by Vi-RS

[technoblue]

It's a decade old toy.

They have improved that on VF-0, but not the way you think by having merely a cover. They strategically integrated that into the panel line.

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It sucks that Arcadia didn't have solid QC on the new Zero Valkyries until the 0S. With the VF-1 reissues, I can't shake the feeling that they are missing a good opportunity by not moving outside of that Roy/Hikaru comfort zone.

*shrug*

I could be wrong with that impression...

Edited May 18, 2016 by technoblue

[walawala]

Sorry, butter fingers.

Edited May 18, 2016 by walawala

[Mechapilot77]

those screw holes have always been there. chrome plate screws are way better than black ox for almost everything btw. if people are really that fussed over it you could unscrew it and put a black ox screw in or...paint the top.as for screw hole covers...that would be nice but frankly not having on in front of me right now i can't rememver if the holes are deep enough (to the head of the screw) where covers woudl stay in. maybe there is a market for that if so though.

[Sandman]

those screw holes have always been there. chrome plate screws are way better than black ox for almost everything btw. if people are really that fussed over it you could unscrew it and put a black ox screw in or...paint the top.as for screw hole covers...that would be nice but frankly not having on in front of me right now i can't rememver if the holes are deep enough (to the head of the screw) where covers woudl stay in. maybe there is a market for that if so tho

Out of curiosity, what makes chrome screws better than black?

[Big s]

Nothing

[QEssential]

I find it amusing that people are nitpicking over screws now?!? Shows really how spoilt we are! lol I could never imagine this happening 20 years ago!

On another note, I'll be passing on this one. Already have the DYRL versions and the TV VF-1S. I guess the next release after this is the 1S Hikaru? Really disappointed Arcadia is not growing some balls and stepping outside their comfort zone of 1Ss... C'mon, there's tons more valks to do!!!

Edited May 19, 2016 by QEssential

[no3Ljm]

You know what's also amusing? Is that if Arcadia gave us now screw covers since some of us here doesn't want to see the 'exposed' screws, people will start complaining next on how to remove those tight covers without ruining or scratching the plastic or paints or tampo prints if there's any, so that we can fix the joints if ever those gets so loose over time. In the end, people will still put the blame on Arcadia (even though they gave people what they want) for putting the screw covers. I guess, the only solution on this is, design or make your own 'perfect' toy. Problem solved.

[Chronocidal]

I'd be perfectly happy if they gave us rubbery screw covers that you can just pop in and out. Covering the screws isn't the problem, it's that they soak the darn things in super glue, and you have to practically drill them out.

[Mechapilot77]

Out of curiosity, what makes chrome screws better than black?

generally they are both harder and have better corrosion resistance etc. black zinc plating would be just as good though as "chrome" with respect to corrosion but not as good at wear resistance. anyway it doesn't matter so much for toys kept in good environs but here is a quick guide

http://www.instockfasteners.com/Tools/guidetofastenerplating.asp

[Loop]

I also find it pretty odd to complain about the screw holes that were always present in this toy line. Personally I prefer them the way they are without covers. It makes it easier to do repairs.

If they made rubber ones they would have to be black/white because of where the hole is in relation to the stripe. I think it could be possible though, but I don't have any knowledge on how they would mfg that.

Edited May 19, 2016 by Loop

[no3Ljm]

Or, if we really don't want the screw holes, we can still go the model kit route.

[Vi-RS]

If I remember correctly the V1 went with the route of using rubber round covers, but those look out of place in every possible way so they dropped that on V2.

I think what they are doing on recent release is brilliant by integrating the covers in the panel line. It'd be best if they leave a small indentation on the cover for maintenance, but the MW members will complain irregardless.

[Sildani]

Got an email from Nippon-Yasan this morning saying the release date for this has changed from August 31st to August 25th. Yay!

[abbadon]

[Old Man]

Looks like the packs might be a different color than the Yamato set. Am I the only one who is hoping this is the case?

[barurutor]

^ was there any problem with the color of the Yamato DYRL packs in the first place?

I plan to treat this as my TV VF-1S anyway and slap the TV Super Parts on it.

[Old Man]

^ was there any problem with the color of the Yamato DYRL packs in the first place?

I plan to treat this as my TV VF-1S anyway and slap the TV Super Parts on it.

Not at all, but I kinda like the idea of keeping the Yamato and Arcadia releases distinct.

I just know a lot of people need FPs for their collection, and these might not jive so well with the Yamato FPs if they're a different color.

[erizai]

Wow, very nice box packaging, good job Arcadia.

Hmmm... I actually wanted to throw all the boxes away to slim down my collection and 5S,

Anyway wont be selling it.... should I keep the box???

[Vi-RS]

Wow, very nice box packaging, good job Arcadia.

Hmmm... I actually wanted to throw all the boxes away to slim down my collection and 5S,

Anyway wont be selling it.... should I keep the box???

Seriously I'd love to take the box off your hands if you decide to toss them away.

[jenius]

Is this getting close to release?

[505thAirborne]

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Is it just me or does the Skull & Bones look crooked/slanted?

Still looking forward to this one, can't say no to a VF-1S with FP's!

[iguanaman8989]

Is this getting close to release?

End of August, according to HLJ.

[Sildani]

25th of August, according to NY.

[jenius]

Well I don't think I can wait that long to ship my Monster.

[Cowboy17]

Back up available for order on HLJ.

[no3Ljm]

Back up available for order on HLJ.

Already put my order at AmiAmi before since it's sold out at HLJ.

Sharing the HLJ link here.

http://hlj.com/product/ACA82128/Act

Edited July 31, 2016 by no3ljm

[kajnrig]

Already on Order Stop again. I had no intention of getting it, but geesh you folks work fast...

[Sandman]

There will be more on release day.