Arcadia 1/60 VF-0S/A Reactive Armor

[neko878]

Does anyone have some scene pics they can share from the ova when they used the reactive armor?

Edited February 13, 2017 by neko878

[Graham]

Damn, that photo really shows the difference in missile size!

[seti88]

1 hour ago, F360 said:

someone on 2chan tested the armor with the VF-0D and this was the result,  

the rest can not attach due to difference in molding and extra wings and other parts.

And next to a Bandai

Nice display option...pop in a GBP in between and it looks like a generational evolution in armor packs...

OD with armor arms looks like a RPG beserker/warrior class character, just missing a sword to hold...

[barurutor]

The shoulder missiles don't look pink in the vf-25s comparison pic.  

[no3Ljm]

2 hours ago, sh9000 said:

I think it would look pretty badass on the VF-0D if it did fit.

Nah. Wrong shade of blue, sir.  

1 hour ago, neko878 said:

Does anyone have some scene pics they can share from the ova when they used the reactive armor?

From OVA Episode 3. VF-0S in Armor starts at 20:00. Missile barrage at 20:13.

Here's a snapshot just in case the video doesn't load.

 

 

[barurutor]

I wish they had done CG treatment just for that scene like the VF-0S first transformation.

[neko878]

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

From OVA Episode 3. VF-0S in Armor starts at 20:00. Missile barrage at 20:13.

Here's a snapshot just in case the video doesn't load.

Thank you!!  I forgot how awesome that scene was in the series.  Can't wait for this add-on to arrive!

Edited February 13, 2017 by neko878

[calubin_175]

Looks like this production run is quite small. I ordered from amiami 16000 +2500 airmail.

Amazon global has it for 15000(tax removed) + 3000, so that is the cheapest.

[spanner]

got order preparation notice from NY today.. fingers crossed it gets shipping out soon and not in 2 or 3 weeks time. 

[Graham]

Saw this in a shop in Hong Kong last Friday at the Ins-Point mall for HK$1,380 (US$177), but I didn't buy as I don't have any Arcadia VF-0 toys.

 

 

[Lolicon]

Mine arrives Thursday. Can't wait to suit up the 0S!

[Xigfrid]

1 hour ago, Graham said:

Saw this in a shop in Hong Kong last Friday at the Ins-Point mall for HK$1,380 (US$177), but I didn't buy as I don't have any Arcadia VF-0 toys.

 

 

You should really grab a VF-0S, it is flawless and the color scheme is very attracting. I really like the 0D and 0A, but thats probably because I don't have the falling legs issue. The engineering is really good and the tolerances are very tight. Among all my Macross stuff the new VF-0 are the ones that feel the less as "toys" and the more "collectibles"

[sh9000]

Got a preparation in progress email from NY as well.

[Lolicon]

3 hours ago, Graham said:

Saw this in a shop in Hong Kong last Friday at the Ins-Point mall for HK$1,380 (US$177), but I didn't buy as I don't have any Arcadia VF-0 toys.

Arcadia's 0S is one of the absolute best Macross toys ever released. I consider it a must-have for any serious Macross collector. 

The only downside is that Arcadia's releases are rather light on the tampo printing. 

Maybe we'll see a premium finish version someday? 

[MacrossJunkie]

47 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

Arcadia's 0S is one of the absolute best Macross toys ever released. I consider it a must-have for any serious Macross collector. 

The only downside is that Arcadia's releases are rather light on the tampo printing. 

Maybe we'll see a premium finish version someday? 

And it would only cost $150 more!

[sh9000]

Saw this on facebook.

[Mr Bomber]

got order preparations yesterday.

cant wait for my valk to:

 

[dizman]

Looking at those OVA screenshots I can't help but think the missiles look a little pink .

Joking aside I kinda wish the armor had some kinda purple flame accessory to snap onto the rear thruster, that scene is pretty great.

[wm cheng]

4 hours ago, Lolicon said:

Arcadia's 0S is one of the absolute best Macross toys ever released. I consider it a must-have for any serious Macross collector. 

The only downside is that Arcadia's releases are rather light on the tampo printing. 

Maybe we'll see a premium finish version someday? 

Yep just can't seem to bring myself to pay those kind of prices for such a bare toy.  The fact is that I just don't have the time anymore that Arcadia releases demand of me to bring it up to a respectable display level to match the others in my collection.

 

4 hours ago, MacrossJunkie said:

And it would only cost $150 more!

LOL Aint't that the truth!!!

 

I wished I had a VF-0S to put this baby onto, but never managed to find one at a price I could swallow for what they manufacture.  It's a beautiful scheme though.

[valhary]

I hope to receive mine for do a real evaluation but until now the Shoulder pads and the back skirt attach system don't convince at all I'm still thinking are better solved in the hasegawa version

[Mommar]

10 hours ago, wm cheng said:

Yep just can't seem to bring myself to pay those kind of prices for such a bare toy.  The fact is that I just don't have the time anymore that Arcadia releases demand of me to bring it up to a respectable display level to match the others in my collection.

That's a serious mistake.  The 0S out of package looks perfect, it doesn't need any additional tampo.  I have two and I really had a hard time deciding if I even wanted to put decals on them.  It has the kites, the skulls, a few other things... the scheme just works without anything extra.  As a matter of fact I don't have any decals on my two VF-1S's either.  Roy's scheme doesn't need any of that, it's perfect as is.

[jenius]

I'm with WM Cheng here... looks awfully plain with the limited markings but that doesn't make it a BAD looking toy. Usually I'd add "i'd pay more for more markings" but the Arcadia VF-0 toys were already priced to the stratosphere. 

[seti88]

Don't forget the RA fits on the OA as well. As lovely as the 0S is, i think shin's valk also deserves a suit up.
Btw Jenius, hope you are planning to review the RA set after its out too.. 

  

[seti88]

WHHHAAAATTTT?????

[F360]

so it'll be like the Yamato 1/60 VF-1 Assembly kit?  

[enphily]

i want vf-0s assembly kit for cheaper than vf-0s

[seti88]

Is this the so-called 'new' macross item arcadia hinted at last week? Gee I was hoping for a valk...

[neko878]

HUH???

 

Edited February 14, 2017 by neko878

[seti88]

superhobo replied its transforming mosaic in the whats next for arcadia thread...

Man the RA looks real good here!

Edited February 14, 2017 by seti88

[Lolicon]

11 minutes ago, neko878 said:

HUH???

 

For a second I thought that was a screenshot from a Japanese porno. 

[locidm]

Are they finally making the ghost and weapon set?

[Universe1010]

Somebody care to explain what the kit includes?

[wm cheng]

3 hours ago, Mommar said:

That's a serious mistake.  The 0S out of package looks perfect, it doesn't need any additional tampo.  I have two and I really had a hard time deciding if I even wanted to put decals on them.  It has the kites, the skulls, a few other things... the scheme just works without anything extra.  As a matter of fact I don't have any decals on my two VF-1S's either.  Roy's scheme doesn't need any of that, it's perfect as is.

I know what you're saying, Roy's white, black and yellow scheme is my favourite of all of them too!  But it would stand out in my personal collections as I have detailed every one of my toys. so this would stand out like a sore thumb (aside from the exorbitant price tag they are asking for - I always feel ripped off by Arcadia these days, not a nice feeling to have after being parted of $400-$500CAD dollars at a time).  I don't mind spending lots of money if it makes me feel good in the end, but its been once too many that I have been disappointed and burned with Arcadia.

 

BTW, its not the reactive armor, it looks fantastic and the price is ok too, its the VF-0S, and I wouldn't be able to just get one, one has to be in aircraft mode while the other wears this pretty armor - so 2 VF-0S is out of the question!

 

 

Edited February 14, 2017 by wm cheng

[seti88]

17 minutes ago, monishb said:

Somebody care to explain what the kit includes?

Its too early to tell if it comes with option parts or not. After all its just an armor kit.
Keep an eye out for further announcements esp since wonderfest is this sunday...

[Lolicon]

I can understand where Mr cheng is coming from regarding wanting to detail up your valks and not having time to do so. 

Of course Bandai valks may have more printing, but it's not like they come out of the box washed and weathered either. And Bandai prices are climbing pretty high too. 

On a side note I picked up my second 0S during a Hobby Search sale, so I think I paid around 24k yen for it. And I recall the 0A being discounted as low as $160 on HLJ. I should have waited!