Bandai Sv-262 DX valk

[mickyg]

I didn't realize the hull on the 262 was so curved. It actually reminds me of the Yamato 17 in several ways. The hull is more curved than expected and this DX has to be thicker than we see onscreen.

I think a good portion of that curvature is actually barrel distortion from whatever camera was used to take those pics. It's not very easy to pick out because there aren't a lot of horizontal reference lines in the pics themselves. But the vertical lines near the sides give it away.

Still, there may be some curve there. And without a doubt, she's a thick bird!

[iguanaman8989]

It is a very chunky, thick fighter. Comparing the 1/72 kits, it just comes off as more beefy and powerful than the 31, which feels much more elegant and refined.

[thetrollphysicist]

My bet is that the first release of the Draken Hs version gonna have some problem with quality control like 171 due to its being an entirely new frame, although problem would have been fixed with the next release of the Draken Ba Cannon Fodder version.

[Duymon]

My bet is that the first release of the Draken Hs version gonna have some problem with quality control like 171 due to its being an entirely new frame, although problem would have been fixed with the next release of the Draken Ba Cannon Fodder version.

Actually that's not the case.

The VF-171 EX alto came out way before the 171 CF and the Alto was perfect. the CF was just QC failures because either bandai or the factory they contracted to make the CF 171's was sketchy

[aurance]

Actually that's not the case.

The VF-171 EX alto came out way before the 171 CF and the Alto was perfect. the CF was just QC failures because either bandai or the factory they contracted to make the CF 171's was sketchy

Yep, my Alto 171 is still in great condition through many many transforms over the years.

[venth85]

[IXTL]

22,000 yen without Japanese sale tax.

The Delta DX pricing is too steep for me to want to continue collecting beyond Hayate's VF-31J and Keith's Draken.

Edited September 21, 2016 by IXTL

[seti88]

awesome posting venth..

1) The mechanisms look delicate as expected, no fault due to the draken's incredible transformation.

Tho one joint above the folded shield forearm seems to be pin-based though and not a screw. I wonder why they did that...

2) Is that a gimmick for the thrusters which seem to conceal the engine nozzles?

3) Details markings on the wing tips look clean and nice!

and the dark blue and gold seem to be quite nicely contrasted! Cant wait man cant wait.....

[Xigfrid]

At this price level, I don't have faith that the sv-262 CF will sell well.

[Slave IV]

At this price level, I don't have faith that the sv-262 CF will sell well.

Does that mean there's hope preorders will last a full minute instead of under?

Edited September 21, 2016 by Slave IV

[seti88]

hehe it just might last an extra minute too! *Fingers crossed*

[valhary]

we need better scans

[wmkjr]

Hmmm, about 2000yen more than the VF-31. Gotta try to get 1.

[Garfinkel]

Mmmm i am all over that! When do pre orders open?

[no3Ljm]

Hopefully I can nab one Anubis on PO night.

[F360]

Mmmm i am all over that! When do pre orders open?

Base on the other preorder date / release date , it will likely be around the middle of October .

[Mommar]

It's almost like Arcadia prices or something...

[master of macross]

hot hot hot...i hope in AE

[Ignacio Ocamica]

More excited with this release than the VF-31J!!!

[IXTL]

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[seti88]

I hope it will be possible to straighten out the fuselage so the rudder stops slanting to one side.

And hope there is a way to close the gap towards the top of the rudder..

Not a big gap but you can tell it separating ever so slightly nearing the top..

[Sildani]

Doubt it. All other toys I've seen with split fins like that have a gap.

[Sildani]

Doubt it. All other toys I've seen with split fins like that have a gap.

[ULessa]

That price though. Going to save for the F91 MB instead then

[no3Ljm]

That price though. Going to save for the F91 MB instead then

But the F91 doesn't transform. It only open its faceplate to reveal a mouth.

[Mommar]

I'm in for the 262. And I might even be able to contribute to an actual "Collection" picture when my new Glass Cabinets arrive as well.

[UN Spacy]

No updated scans?

[Loop]

What kind of Cabinets you get Mommar?

[IXTL]

https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/photos/pcb.1219146044813575/1219145914813588/?type=3&theater

[IXTL]

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNge80D0OP9wJ1OMx5F_8raGfaaE8x7nRvHiTVmsNnNbQLRWJRrmGIaUbXt_LIuLA?key=a1hRZXdpdGQyWDhKTzhGdUlIeC1Dcm9vQTFoLXNR

Edited September 23, 2016 by IXTL

[Sildani]

Wow. Definitely in for a 262Ba. Still don't much care for Keith's.

[Mommar]

What kind of Cabinets you get Mommar?

Nothing you'd find in a store... well, for sale. They're commercial cases. A collection of stores is going out of business in my town (around the country, really) so I got a great a deal on some large, lighted cabinets. It's definitely enough room for all of my Yamcadia/Bandai stuff. Probably not going to house my growing Marvel Legends/Figuarts collections though.

[no3Ljm]

https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/photos/pcb.1219146044813575/1219145914813588/?type=3&theater

Not a big fan of the 'Wind'. But I'm more looking forward on having one of this than the Siegfriends.

[Lolicon]

Not a big fan of the 'Wind'. But I'm more looking forward on having one of this than the Siegfriends.

May the wind blow your way on PO night.

[IXTL]

https://twitter.com/t_features/status/779491405412524032