spanner Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 If you think the Yamato versions are creepy...check out the Frontier Volks dolfies... Quote
Mommar Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 So did anybody catch this tweet by Mr K today???? Quote
aaajin Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 If only they could release their event-exclusive mini SDF-1 Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 not sure if jenius is referring to the Yamato minmay dolls....if so, these are it... [sze=3]They kinda look nice. Wish it has more in line with Medicom RAH so it has a beautiful 'anime' face. [/size] If you think the Yamato versions are creepy...check out the Frontier Volks dolfies... Yup, a little creepy. If only they could release their event-exclusive mini SDF-1 If only too they could release the 1/2000 or 1/3000 SDF-1 and more affordable. Quote
aaajin Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 If only too they could release the 1/2000 or 1/3000 SDF-1 and more affordable. I was thinking more of a pocket-breather release, in between major releases. An unassembled, mass-produced and cheap kit would fit the bill. But knowing Arcadia, they'll prolly come up with some weird releases that not many wants to buy, like their the 30th anny, M7 guitars & human-sized GU-11 gunpod. Sigh... Quote
spanner Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 I think those dolls are actually looking at me!? I think they want to hurt me! Quote
jvmacross Posted June 27, 2015 Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) If the Volks are too creepy...the only other option are the Megahouse dolls....think they made 2 sheryls and 2 rankas.....here is one of them Edited June 27, 2015 by jvmacross Quote
spanner Posted June 28, 2015 Posted June 28, 2015 yes not so creepy looking but no so nice looking either.. It seems that none of the doll companies can pull off a decent doll version for either of them.. Think I will just stick to the fixed posed statues for now.. Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Oh man. Would love to have this as the 'ultimate' perfect henkei Valkyrie VF-1 unit in 1/6 scale. As what they're doing for the Kawamori Exhibit. Yellow or Red, it doesn't really matter. Quote
xrentonx Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 Cool! They ended up using Focker colors after all. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 29, 2015 Posted June 29, 2015 does it transform from guardian mode to rick hunter's jet? Quote
Graham Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I do think Arcadia needs to step up their game, as in my opinion they have now been surpassed by Bandai. 6-7 years ago when Bandai started with the first generation of Frontier toys, they were obviously so far behind Yamato and had to do a lot of catching up. However, I do think with Bandai's recent releases such as the YF-30 and VF-19 Advance, Bandai has now surpassed Arcadia in terms of design and quality. Of course both Yamato/Arcadia and Bandai have had their share of disasters and neither company is perfect, but I personally feel that Bandai is now leading the way. Quote
jenius Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 You know the Bandai evolution is probably just going from using the Gundam B team and rookies to paying the same teams Yamato did to design their products. Quote
Ivan Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I do think Arcadia needs to step up their game, as in my opinion they have now been surpassed by Bandai. 6-7 years ago when Bandai started with the first generation of Frontier toys, they were obviously so far behind Yamato and had to do a lot of catching up. However, I do think with Bandai's recent releases such as the YF-30 and VF-19 Advance, Bandai has now surpassed Arcadia in terms of design and quality. Of course both Yamato/Arcadia and Bandai have had their share of disasters and neither company is perfect, but I personally feel that Bandai is now leading the way. Graham, are you still in contact with Arcadia's management like you used to? Wonder how they are doing financially. As an oustider, I get the impression that they are still struggling. Hope I am wrong though Quote
chyll2 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) If only too they could release the 1/2000 or 1/3000 SDF-1 and more affordable. you must be mixing dreams and reality to even TRY to expect it from Arcadia Edited June 30, 2015 by chyll2 Quote
Graham Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Sorry, I have zero contact and no relationship with Arcadia. About 12+ months ago the last of the 3 close contacts that I used to have at Yamato told me they have no more contact with Arcadia. They have all moved on to other jobs. So, I know nobody at Arcadia. I have no idea what their plans are. I have no contact with them. Graham Quote
Knightdramon Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I think that Arcadia is more or less limited at this time. Bandai has the capital and probably connections to secure licenses for the newer or upcoming shows, so naturally they get first dibs on all the figures that are currently promoted, be it by videogames or a TV show/movies. Arcadia, on the other hand, appears to be limited to past shows. As Macross is a niche market anyway, they have covered all the A-listers and some B-listers already. VF1---Done, in most variations YF19--Done and re-done VF19Kai---done YF21---Already done VF17--Done VF4---Done SV51--Done VF0--Done and re-done VF22--Done So really, what is next, besides going back and re-doing some figures? Sure they can re-do a very expensive YF21 and SV51, but then they will be at the same spot again. What other fighter can generate decent sales? Quote
aaajin Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 What other fighter can generate decent sales? VF-1D VT-1 VE-1 Listed in the order of importance (hi to lo). If priced sub $200, or better yet $150-ish. Not a fan of the M&M's tho.. Quote
spanner Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 VF-1D VT-1 VE-1 Listed in the order of importance (hi to lo). If priced sub $200, or better yet $150-ish. Not a fan of the M&M's tho.. Best bet these are going to be the next VF-1 to come out of Arcadia.. I don't see them re-issuing Max & Millia any time soon.. But if they do prove me wrong I'll happily meet up with who said otherwise and buy them a beer! Quote
Graham Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Arcadia should have released the VF-1 FAST Packs already if they wanted to make a quick buck. Quote
lechuck Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) I find the VF-1 toy to be somewhat outdated nowadays, articualtion is just to poor for being one of the simplistic VFs. If they truly wanted to do something new, they would tackle the VF-5000. It is missing from the M7 line-up and there are enough variants to produce. Also it is similar to a VF-1 and they can in bring all new ideas (please no t-bar) for transformation and articualtion. And this would then be the basis for an all new VF-1 toy, that they can milk. Edited June 30, 2015 by lechuck Quote
jvmacross Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 So really, what is next, besides going back and re-doing some figures? Sure they can re-do a very expensive YF21 and SV51, but then they will be at the same spot again. What other fighter can generate decent sales? VF-9 VF-14 M+ Fz-109's VF-14 M3 Complete Sound Force.... VF-5000 D7 VA-3C D7 Sick of valks? How about.... TV SDF-1.... Battle 7??? Any one of these would "sell well" based on Arcadia's new low production/high MSRP..."build to order" business strategy..... Quote
Mommar Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 ^ I would buy nine of the ten things you just displayed. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 You know you'd break down and get it anyway! (Battle 7?) Quote
Desty_Nova Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I need an NMC in my life and I hear yamato hinted at one before they went under. Quote
seti88 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Love them all esp the vf14...how about destroids ...was there ever a phalanx 1/60 toy? Ooishi.... Quote
whitestar Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Absolutely love the Vampire! Would also love to see the Variable Glaug in toy glory Quote
jvmacross Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 (edited) Love them all esp the vf14...how about destroids ...was there ever a phalanx 1/60 toy? Ooishi.... There were plans from Yamato that seemingly have been abandoned..... But hopefully soon one of our own can bring it to reality.... Edited June 30, 2015 by jvmacross Quote
seti88 Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Ahh so there were plans and its been six years since... Not much hope me thinks....thanks for the quick update jvmacross... Quote
jvmacross Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 Ahh so there were plans and its been six years since... Not much hope me thinks....thanks for the quick update jvmacross... Quote
Gwynne Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I do think Arcadia needs to step up their game, as in my opinion they have now been surpassed by Bandai. If Arcadia could just figure out these color and paint problems they seem to be having I think that would go a long way. I hope the rest of this new VF-0 line will be solid. Quote
jvmacross Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I think the best "hope" we have right now for a complete destroid line is from Bandai's Hi-Metal R line.....if anything, we will get the 1/100-ish Monster and Spartan that Takatoku never delivered before their unfortunate demise... Quote
xrentonx Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 I'm of the opinion that Arcadia and Bandai are in a stalemate and Bandai hasn't really surpassed Arcadia/Yamato yet. They've both done some things better than the other and some things worse, I think. Quote
Mommar Posted June 30, 2015 Posted June 30, 2015 You know you'd break down and get it anyway! (Battle 7?) I'm all about Battle 7, it's the M3 version of the 14 that I don't like. At least the Cutlas I like in fighter mode, I can't say I like any mode of the M3 14 however. Quote
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