mickyg Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 I don't know. I get it. I know some customization tricks and have used them to great effect on some toys and models as well. But these days I just don't have the time. So seeing something I've been waiting for for a very long time and knowing I'll need to spend a lot of time "fixing" it is a real bummer. But it's definitely not hate. Quote
VF5SS Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Unfortunately, Hasegawa is bound by the same issue that plagues all Macross products not endorsed by Harmony Gold. They choose cut corners because the SDF-1 mold cannot be reused in the same way a VF-1 (or other Valkyrie) can. You're going to have to beg Toynami or Pallidium to do something, because the TV SDF-1 is simply not popular enough in Japan to warrant Hasegawa making the expense. Or, you could wait for Megahouse to release their Cosmo Fleet Special completed model. They do a number of Yamato 2199 and Gundam ships in this style, so maybe that will be to your liking. Quote
HannouHeiki Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 (edited) This is a limited edition Japan only kit. You think they would've gone further if they had international licensing rights to sell a new mold around the world, instead of just for sale on a few islands in the Pacific? Limited edition essentially means that they know some peoold want this design, but they won't make tons of money over high unit sales. In fact, it is the same price as the regular version. Maybe the company with the international merchandising rights could market their own mold around the world, or commission one with Hasegawa or something... Edited September 14, 2015 by HannouHeiki Quote
Jefuemon Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 Just to throw oil on the fire here, even the 1/20,000 scale put out by Arii got the front end correct. Quote
joscasle Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 I am not in favor of Hasegawa for any reason, but I think it was clear from the announcement that this new version of the SDF-1 would be based on the version of the film, so we knew that this kit will have problems.Now, I thought Hasegawa would make further changes to the original model, it was clear that the legs were not going to be changed (I can live with that), but I think the main cannon and the middle part could be easily modified by the inclusion of 8 new pieces.http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10308073z/70/1They already change 4 of those 8, why not change all? Quote
HannouHeiki Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 This may be part of the reason why it's a Limited Edition. If it was a permanent offering, they would've probably invested more in the modifications. I'm sure this is something they would consider doing if the market (and market size$ justified it. Quote
Chas Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 This may be part of the reason why it's a Limited Edition. If it was a permanent offering, they would've probably invested more in the modifications. I'm sure this is something they would consider doing if the market (and market size$ justified it. Yep. The Limited Edition of this release, plus the fact that we have not seen a new tool TV SDF-1 in 30-odd years, makes me think that we aren't likely to get anything else for quite some time (if ever). Not gonna pass this up. Quote
Darth Mingus Posted September 14, 2015 Posted September 14, 2015 We need a correction set ASAP Quick! To Shapeways! Quote
Renato Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 Yeah, there's always Shapeways, and there's always this book: http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E8%B6%85%E6%99%82%E7%A9%BA%E8%A6%81%E5%A1%9E%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9-SDF-1%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9%E8%89%A6-%E5%BE%B9%E5%BA%95%E8%A7%A3%E5%89%96-2400%E3%82%B9%E3%82%B1%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%82%B9%E8%89%A6%E3%83%9A%E3%83%BC%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%82%AF%E3%83%A9%E3%83%95%E3%83%88%E4%BB%98%E3%81%8D~/dp/4839955123 Quote
cool8or Posted September 15, 2015 Author Posted September 15, 2015 Every day I feel less enthusiast about this SDF-1. I really like to have both SDF-1 versions in the same scale, but as somebody said few posts ago, we make model kits because we worry about details and accuracy, and obviously this kit doesn't comply with that expectations. Quote
Spitfire_BR Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 So it's looks like we have few options to get an decent replica of DYRL SDF-1: Wait Hasegawa see this stupidy mistake and re-create this model as the way it must be = impossible dream Wait a correction set from our dear Captain = oh yeah, please, please ! An new model from another company = impossible dream ? Who knows ? Do-your-self improviment, using your skills to fit this garbage = nah, i'm fine, i pass and can wait John's correction set. Wherever option you have, one thing is clear. This's not the model we are looking for ! Great dissapointed with you, Hasegawa, bad kid, bad, bad kid ! Go to your room without dinner. And the Wi-Fi is off to you from the rest of the year ! Quote
Gabe Q Posted September 15, 2015 Posted September 15, 2015 I think a completely stand alone kit was mentioned not a correction set. Quote
ivorysniper Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 I think this time I won't go with the imperfections of this SDF-1 TV version. Just cancelled the order from this item. However, I'll go with two Vf-25 super !!!. Thank you very much all of you for the feedbacks. Quote
joscasle Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) It's a Limited Edition, I still go for it, hoping some one can release a correction set Edited September 16, 2015 by joscasle Quote
Spitfire_BR Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 I think a completely stand alone kit was mentioned not a correction set. Well, Gabe G, we need to wait until John's next step, i'm not sure about what he wanna do, i prefer a correction set, even with this model being a limited edition, i feel it have the potential to sell a lot of sets. But a completelly new version from John could be amazing ! Any clue about the future, Captain ? Quote
cool8or Posted September 16, 2015 Author Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) John mentioned a 1/3000 SDF-1, so it will be not directly a "replacement" for Hase's SDF-1. Edited September 16, 2015 by cool8or Quote
Thom Posted September 16, 2015 Posted September 16, 2015 (edited) And here I am considering preordering another one!! But I'll wait. I'll wait to see what's on the trees. If the TV-version conversion parts are added in to the full Movie-version kit, then I'll pop for a second. What I want most are some extra parts in the hopes of bashing together a third version. Edited September 16, 2015 by Thom Quote
lavinrac Posted September 23, 2015 Posted September 23, 2015 I'll Check it out. Customizing doesn't sound INCREDIBLY Daunting. I'd really like if they did it right.. but really.. Macross product is so hard to get.. I'm glad to get anything. Still have not managed to pre-order anything Hi-Metal R. Model Kits, requiring a lot of work, are at least able to be preordered. Is there REALLY an issue with the rights to TV Macross IN JAPAN? Thread to look at? Quote
Jefuemon Posted September 25, 2015 Posted September 25, 2015 At least the Super Messiah is looking nice! One preorder I'm not canceling. Quote
antibiotictab Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 I wonder where to post this pic... Megahouse is also planning to release the SDF-1. Quote
kyekye Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 I wonder where to post this pic... Megahouse is also planning to release the SDF-1. image.jpeg Awesome news! I can put this between other Yamato lines and Gundam lines until they release more Macross Cosmo Fleet Specials! Quote
no3Ljm Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) From Bandai Hobby Show. I wonder where to post this pic... Megahouse is also planning to release the SDF-1. image.jpeg There's already a thread over at the Toys section. Edited September 26, 2015 by no3ljm Quote
Jefuemon Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 Why are they proudly displaying the sprues to the SDF-1 kit, when it still has the wrong front end on it? Quote
antibiotictab Posted September 26, 2015 Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) There's already a thread over at the Toys section. Thanks for pointing out. BTW, there are 2 SDF-1s at the Hasegawa booth at All Japan Model and Hobby Show yesterday. One of them were modified by a famous Japanese plamodeller, DorobouHige and decorative illumination was equiped in it. I will edit the videos I shot. It shows its small lights are blinking.There are some pics uploaded on the Net, but those do not show the gimmick. Please look forward to it. Edited September 28, 2015 by antibiotictab Quote
antibiotictab Posted September 27, 2015 Posted September 27, 2015 Looking forward to it! http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=30860&p=1224758 Quote
derex3592 Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 Went ahead and cancelled my Hasagawa TV SDF-1 order. Sorry Hasa.....no sale. go back and do it right! Quote
Thom Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=30860&p=1224758 Thanks! Quote
electric indigo Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 Tenjin cover Illustration for the Super M spotted: http://www.1999.co.jp/blog/img/20150925hasega41.jpg Quote
Dobber Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 Tenjin cover Illustration for the Super M spotted: http://www.1999.co.jp/blog/img/20150925hasega41.jpg That man is my VF god. We need a third Valkyries book. Thanks for posting that! Chris Quote
mechaninac Posted September 28, 2015 Posted September 28, 2015 Cancelled my pre order as well... too off. The Megahouse version looks right, so I'll get that instead. Quote
lavinrac Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 From Bandai Hobby Show. image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg There's already a thread over at the Toys section. Does that image of the SDF-1 that says 10/20 mean the hasegawa kit is coming out on Oct. 20? I'm trying to decide when to hit 'send' on my HLJ Private Warehouse. 10/20 is a couple weeks after i need to ship. Quote
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