Robin-11 Posted September 20, 2023 Posted September 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Chronocidal said: Your best bet for that would probably be the 1/72 Hasegawa kit, since the 1/48 would probably be too big for 1/60. I agree. What about the super deformed version(egg plane i think it's called)? I was under the impression that there was a sheet of waterslide decals inside that kit too.... Quote
blitz Posted October 19, 2023 Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) If you're still waiting to pick up the reissue, usa gundam store has a coupon code "macross" for 20% off. Works on DX chogokin. Comes to $50 USD off. Also works on the VF-171EX revival. https://www.usagundamstore.com/products/macross-plus-dx-chogokin-yf-19-excalibur-isamu-alva-dyson-use Edited October 19, 2023 by blitz Quote
protostar8 Posted October 30, 2023 Posted October 30, 2023 Does this one have more accurate markings or is the color different or anything like that over the original 2 releases? I have 2 of the Fast Pack sets and don't see a need for this unless there is something I'm missing? Quote
MKT Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 6 hours ago, protostar8 said: Does this one have more accurate markings or is the color different or anything like that over the original 2 releases? I have 2 of the Fast Pack sets and don't see a need for this unless there is something I'm missing? Visually, it looks to be exactly the same. Perhaps they might fix the left vertical stab issue, which tended to pop off very easily on the first YF-19 release. You'll also get 2 new boiled-egg barrier punch effects. Quote
protostar8 Posted November 14, 2023 Posted November 14, 2023 On 10/30/2023 at 11:41 PM, MKT said: Visually, it looks to be exactly the same. Perhaps they might fix the left vertical stab issue, which tended to pop off very easily on the first YF-19 release. You'll also get 2 new boiled-egg barrier punch effects. So the colors are identical (markings too) to the earlier releases? For some reason I was thinking the earlier ones had extra markings b/c they were the "VF-19 Advance" movie version or something? Quote
Chronocidal Posted November 14, 2023 Posted November 14, 2023 11 minutes ago, protostar8 said: So the colors are identical (markings too) to the earlier releases? For some reason I was thinking the earlier ones had extra markings b/c they were the "VF-19 Advance" movie version or something? There have been two Bandai "YF-19" releases so far. The first was when they used the cameo in the second Frontier movie a a licensing excuse to release the VF-19 Advance. The second release was a minor re-tool of that release to give it the details and markings (cough) of the Macross Plus YF-19. The VF-19 Advance had entirely different markings, because it was serving with SMS, and came with the updated boosters and add-on packs seen in the movie. The YF-19 "Full Set" release saw them pull out all the stops, including every weapon and armor part Arcadia included in its YF-19 set, plus a fold booster and a transforming version of the heavy weapons pack seen used in Macross Plus for about ten seconds. They also slathered it in extra tampo prints that someone (probably Tenjin) thought looked nice and realistic, but many thought went overboard. I'm okay with most of them, but feel like the giant wing prints are just ugly and out of place. The new release is going to be a gutted version of the "Full Set" release, with basically no weapons or armor parts added, and costing... about the same? I don't know how that's going to work out. Depending on exchange rates and vendor mark-ups, it may even cost more than the original. Quote
protostar8 Posted November 14, 2023 Posted November 14, 2023 59 minutes ago, Chronocidal said: There have been two Bandai "YF-19" releases so far. The first was when they used the cameo in the second Frontier movie a a licensing excuse to release the VF-19 Advance. The second release was a minor re-tool of that release to give it the details and markings (cough) of the Macross Plus YF-19. The VF-19 Advance had entirely different markings, because it was serving with SMS, and came with the updated boosters and add-on packs seen in the movie. The YF-19 "Full Set" release saw them pull out all the stops, including every weapon and armor part Arcadia included in its YF-19 set, plus a fold booster and a transforming version of the heavy weapons pack seen used in Macross Plus for about ten seconds. They also slathered it in extra tampo prints that someone (probably Tenjin) thought looked nice and realistic, but many thought went overboard. I'm okay with most of them, but feel like the giant wing prints are just ugly and out of place. The new release is going to be a gutted version of the "Full Set" release, with basically no weapons or armor parts added, and costing... about the same? I don't know how that's going to work out. Depending on exchange rates and vendor mark-ups, it may even cost more than the original. So the "new release" is going to have all the same markings and tampo vomit? Quote
jenius Posted November 14, 2023 Posted November 14, 2023 Affirmative, same plane, less accessories. Quote
Froy Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 So, I was loosening the hip articulations and noticed that there is one missing piece. It seems to be just some kind of plastic filler. It kinda keeps the 2 halves of the socket together much like the other plastic piece below. Any ideas of it's function? It doesn't seems to affect the leg without it, was tight as hell. Quote
Chronocidal Posted November 18, 2023 Posted November 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Froy said: So, I was loosening the hip articulations and noticed that there is one missing piece. It seems to be just some kind of plastic filler. It kinda keeps the 2 halves of the socket together much like the other plastic piece below. Any ideas of it's function? It doesn't seems to affect the leg without it, was tight as hell. It's Bandai's patented system to make sure anyone who attempts to fix their nonsense design work will be forced to chase a half dozen parts across the room any time they disassemble the thing. They're so confident in their engineering superiority, they booby trap toys to make sure you can't put it back together if you attempt a fix yourself. Quote
Chaos Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 On 11/17/2023 at 4:31 PM, Froy said: So, I was loosening the hip articulations and noticed that there is one missing piece. It seems to be just some kind of plastic filler. It kinda keeps the 2 halves of the socket together much like the other plastic piece below. Any ideas of it's function? It doesn't seems to affect the leg without it, was tight as hell. It's an interference spacer. Works like a lever in that system, so the tightness of the joint is more adjustable. Metal doesn't have much give, so the difference between too tight and too loose is very slight. That POM part has more flex, to give you more control. Quote
Anasazi37 Posted November 24, 2023 Posted November 24, 2023 I'm starting to refer to this version as the "Null Set" instead of the "Full Set" since it comes with no accessories except for those egg-beater pinpoint barrier punch attachments. Quote
treatment Posted November 24, 2023 Posted November 24, 2023 6 minutes ago, Anasazi37 said: I'm starting to refer to this version as the "Null Set" instead of the "Full Set" since it comes with no accessories except for those egg-beater pinpoint barrier punch attachments. prefer calling it the "Dull Set", rather... Quote
Anasazi37 Posted November 24, 2023 Posted November 24, 2023 37 minutes ago, treatment said: prefer calling it the "Dull Set", rather... Both options definitely get the point across. Quote
borgified Posted November 25, 2023 Posted November 25, 2023 Or call it “Bland DX YF-19 with Zero Flavour”. As per Nigel Ng’s comedy skit Uncle Roger: “Needs to add the King of Flavour: MSG” aka: Monosodium Glutamate. Quote
borgified Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Most likely that the tolerances and QC will be exactly the same as the one from 2019 Full Set Edition. Super tight thigh joints that shears off when you try to do the transformation (like @onnasake’s copy), rear leg canards that loves to pop off when you breathe on it, possibly joint that crumbles when any of us move it from the clamshell and most important: Head Antenna that snaps into two when the top clam shell is put on. Not to mention the over the top and annoying tramp stamp plastered all over the 19. 🤪 Edited November 28, 2023 by borgified Quote
jenius Posted November 28, 2023 Posted November 28, 2023 I bet the packaging will be improved to avoid the head laser issue, especially since they'll be moving to a full plastic container inside. Quote
m0n5t3r Posted November 29, 2023 Posted November 29, 2023 4 hours ago, borgified said: Not to mention the over the top and annoying tramp stamp plastered all over the 19. 🤪 The 21 in the other thread looks to have even more. Quote
onnasake Posted November 30, 2023 Posted November 30, 2023 I need a new Fold Booster and the two supports. It'd be nice if they would sell it separately. Quote
borgified Posted December 14, 2023 Posted December 14, 2023 Scans of the Egg Yolk, Sunny Side Up lack luster DX YF-19 has shown up, Here are some of the pages from there, Looks very similar from the Full Set version with changes. HOWEVER there is a pic for a missile that can be added for the leg calf for this version (that is not included for this set?). Did Bandai mess up and for get to remove it for this watered down version of the YF-19 or is it a hint that Bandai loves screw us over with their false promises? Quote
Froy Posted December 14, 2023 Posted December 14, 2023 Wait, Bandai removes the fast packs but still throw in the Yang minifigure? Quote
Chronocidal Posted December 15, 2023 Posted December 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Froy said: Wait, Bandai removes the fast packs but still throw in the Yang minifigure? What were you expecting, sense? Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted December 15, 2023 Posted December 15, 2023 Does it still have fore arm cannon attachment? Quote
Froy Posted December 15, 2023 Posted December 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Chronocidal said: What were you expecting, sense? I'm starting to see that Bandai is not a fan of "as you seen it on the TV" Quote
seti88 Posted December 15, 2023 Author Posted December 15, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, davidwhangchoi said: Does it still have fore arm cannon attachment? This next release of the 19 will not have the forearm cannon attachment. Edited December 15, 2023 by seti88 Quote
borgified Posted December 15, 2023 Posted December 15, 2023 @davidwhangchoi - Most likely that Bandai has heard or read that collectors (or Karens) that complained about the pricing of the Full Set 19 upon official release and that they want it a affordable price. Years later for the re-release, Bandai has stripped everything down for a bare bones DX 19 this year. Bandai: "We heard that you guys wanted the DX YF-19 at an affordable price point and here you go. A no frills stripped down version at the price of the DX Full Set from 2019." Quote
David Hingtgen Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 Yet, they still haven't fixed the backwards paint on the chest-stripes. That's still a deal-killer for me, but such a simple fix. But, knowing Bandai, and the VF-1 modex debacle, I'm honestly kinda surprised they haven't "doubled down" and reversed the shoulder colors to match the incorrect chest... Quote
borgified Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 Plus this bare bones, lack lustre, stripped down, Sunny Side Up Egg Yolk DX 19 still has the annoying tramp stamp plastered all over the wings. Like what @SuperHobo has mentioned in another thread (my paraphrasing here): “It’s a Bloody Warplane, NOT a Daytona, Indy 500 or Formula F1 race car that display’s advertising for all the entire world to see”! Quote
treatment Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 (edited) Heppoko-Samurai just got his: https://twitter.com/simsim5479/status/1735870309163745744 web-translated snapshot of his tweet: moar pics and stuff on his twitter-page if interested. --- add. add: apparently, per tweet below, Bandai bandai'd the box description of it... https://twitter.com/hyogetu_japan/status/1735894321071817176 web-translated snapshot of his tweet: Edited December 16, 2023 by treatment Quote
treatment Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 another report... https://twitter.com/XXXG00YSW/status/1735912419648807157 web-translated: Quote
MKT Posted December 16, 2023 Posted December 16, 2023 6 hours ago, treatment said: apparently, per tweet below, Bandai bandai'd the box description of it... https://twitter.com/hyogetu_japan/status/1735894321071817176 web-translated snapshot of his tweet: Watch Bandai spin the 'super parts' into being the barrier punch effect parts lol.. 5 hours ago, treatment said: another report... https://twitter.com/XXXG00YSW/status/1735912419648807157 web-translated: Not sure what it means by the 'crotch block' but if it is the red circled part, I don't recall there were any problems on that area in the previous release.. Quote
seti88 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Posted December 16, 2023 7 hours ago, treatment said: another report... https://twitter.com/XXXG00YSW/status/1735912419648807157 web-translated: And there it is...the one reason to get the new release for OCD folks... secure tail fins! well, will have to see if its really that secure... Quote
seti88 Posted December 16, 2023 Author Posted December 16, 2023 9 hours ago, treatment said: Heppoko-Samurai just got his: https://twitter.com/simsim5479/status/1735870309163745744 moar pics and stuff on his twitter-page if interested. Thanks for the post....fighter still beautiful as ever.... https://x.com/simsim5479/status/1735870311642665296?s=20 as for the effects... https://x.com/simsim5479/status/1735870890284556432?s=20 cant remember....did the 19 fullset also have blacklight capable effects? new release making me think abt picking it up.. Quote
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