Scyla Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Diecast should only be used in the internal framework or mechanism for durability such as the sliding mechanism to pull the feet out if cost is not a major factor. Discoloration and paint loss are the major gripes to use Diecast in external parts. I like it when toys have metal feet. Or the metal armor on the recent SoC Mazinger Z work great due to the shape of the panels. However there is a delicate line where die-cast is beneficial to a toy and when not. The die-cast intakes on Bandais Renewal Frontier Valkyries is an example where I think that the toy would've benefited form the use of plastic. Quote
arrow Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 I like how they show us the prototype photos. These thing take forever to get to the final production toy. They should have several works in progress VF so that we don't get impatient. Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Just leave it out in the sun if the color is too bright on release. It seems like colors changed a bit on the arcadia YF-19 due to community feedback. I am sure Mr. K would respond in kind here. Quote
skullmilitia Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 I like how they show us the prototype photos. These thing take forever to get to the final production toy. They should have several works in progress VF so that we don't get impatient. I'm guessing at least two new re-releases to be announced. Whatever was blurred in the picture I posted last week, and probably at least one new VF-1 scheme. If they don't announce a new VF-1 scheme, I'm guessing a V3 is around the corner. Still anything planned to be released around the holidays $$$$$ is going to be announced at WF. Quote
spanner Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 I can't wait for this to come out more than the YF30 same!! Quote
abbadon Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Wonder Fest is today. I do hope to get a better look at the VF-0D and any surprise Arcadia has in store for the holidays. Quote
aaajin Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Cant wait to see the 0D pics. GBP is already confirmed...roll in the pics already Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Gorgeous. Count me in. Even if it stays that saturated. Quote
Gakken85 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) waah wah wee wah! looks sexy mate. I'll have 2. Perfectly captures the grand nature of the fighter mode hanging out on a real carrier, and the nods to the VF-1. Love it. Edited July 27, 2014 by Gakken85 Quote
David Hingtgen Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Yeah, that's "Max VF-22S" blue, not "Shin 0D" blue. Not even close. If that's the final color, it's a deal-killer. (and a 0D has been my most-wanted valk for years at this point--but that looks nothing like the valk I saw in M0) Quote
Sildani Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Mmm... not the correct shade of blue. There might be anger and rage. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Mmm... not the correct shade of blue. There might be anger and rage. More like disappointment. Really, has Mr K/Arcadia/etc not actually watched the animation itself? Are they basing the blue on the Hasegawa kit's paint-mixing directions? Quote
CoreyD Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 It's not the right shade. But... I'm ordering it anyway! Quote
Gakken85 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 I think a retooled VF-0 model that isn't floppy and feels like a proper yamacadia, is much more important than the shade of blue in my mind. It's not the end of the world, but like I said if it's a big deal to you make a twitter account and let them know. Mr. K is very easy to chat with. Quote
close313 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Oh man, it's impossible to wait another year! Quote
technoblue Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Exciting stuff. My forecast is that 2015 will be an expensive year. Quote
spanner Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 I think a retooled VF-0 model that isn't floppy and feels like a proper yamacadia, is much more important than the shade of blue in my mind. It's not the end of the world, but like I said if it's a big deal to you make a twitter account and let them know. Mr. K is very easy to chat with. I have to agree with Gakken85. As much as the color is not correct, I'll just be happy that the build quality of the Zero has been brought up to (or beyond) the standard of the current VF & YF 19's.. Going back to the color issue, yes it is quite disappointing but maybe they had their reasons for it? But still when something is as closely faithful as possible to the anime it does make it that extra bit special! Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Looks good to me, although it's not hard to see why some would be less than pleased with that shade of blue, it really is wrong and very "Max" in shade. My money is that Arcadia will correct it before release. Exciting stuff. My forecast is that 2015 will be an expensive year. Ha! As if 2014 isn't/hasn't been? Now bring me a new VF-0S Arcadia. -b. Quote
Tking22 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Damn I hope that's not final, that blue is ugly as f#%@, if it is I'm passing, seriously, I can easily go without, I'd prefer a re-tooled VF-0S. Quote
Tober Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Isn't final color choice usually up to Kawamori? This is a hand painted prototype. Quote
David Hingtgen Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 It's not the end of the world, but like I said if it's a big deal to you make a twitter account and let them know. Mr. K is very easy to chat with. The real point is, it shouldn't be THAT far off to start with. This is nothing like the YF-19, where a "few more shades over that way" were needed. This isn't even close to the right color. It'd be like if someone made Brera's valk "Milia red" instead of the fuschia-wine color it really is. Did they simply tell the painter "it should be blue" and left it up to that? Isn't final color choice usually up to Kawamori? This is a hand painted prototype. If anything, history has shown hand-painted valk prototypes to have more anime-accurate paint than the final production. (this mainly based off of Bandai though). Also--Kawamori approved colors? We all know the story of the "Shin" VF-0A Yamato first released. And then the 'real' Shin 0A they did later. Both of which were "correct and approved by Kawamori". Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Doesn't look like a painted prototype to me, it looks like that plastic was molded in that color blue. A shade that Arcadia probably has tons of lying around. Why is it that no one thinks any problems, issues or concerns, be it paint, or some other gripe (legitimate or not, and I do think this is legit) about accuracy won't be addressed? -b. Quote
xrentonx Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Lookin good and I'm ordering it right-shade-of-blue-or-not (right shade preferable, of course)! Quote
UN Spacy Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 I wanna bitch about the hand painted color and obvious prototype. PASS. I'm gonna cancel my preorder the SECOND after I make it. Quote
Tober Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Why is it that no one thinks any problems, issues or concerns, be it paint, or some other gripe (legitimate or not, and I do think this is legit) about accuracy won't be addressed?[/font] -b.[/font] Macross World tradition... Quote
David Hingtgen Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 And the tradition of more than one valk getting LESS accurate, when going from sample to final production... Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 reminds me of the max blue not the anime max but yamato max blue which i don't favor... Quote
aaajin Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 confirmed where? http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=41447 Quote
treatment Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Nice! Should also come with a Mao and the Birdman's head as well. Wonder if they'll make the CF version, too... Quote
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