vlenhoff Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) Has anyone noticed this yet? https://robotech.com/store/product/kitzconcept-1-72-veritech-skull-leader Edited March 12, 2018 by vlenhoff more info
Convectuoso Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 I pre-ordered that one from the kitz concept web site
vlenhoff Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 Ha Anime52k8, it is about 16 dollars cheaper in their website too. I wonder if these will be any good. I guess i'll have to wait for the reviews.
tekering Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 I can tell this thread doesn't get much regular traffic, given all the repetitive content being posted. The 1:12 figures are a must-buy, but 1:72 Veritechs? After Bandai's 1:55, Imai's 1:72, Yamato's 1:60, Yamato's 1:48, Yamato/Arcadia's 1:60 v.2, and Bandai's 1:100, I honestly can't justify investing in another line of VF-1 Valkyrie toys... regardless of their quality.
jvmacross Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 1 hour ago, tekering said: The 1:12 figures are a must-buy, but 1:72 Veritechs? After Bandai's 1:55, Imai's 1:72, Yamato's 1:60, Yamato's 1:48, Yamato/Arcadia's 1:60 v.2, and Bandai's 1:100, I honestly can't justify investing in another line of VF-1 Valkyrie toys... regardless of their quality.
no3Ljm Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 8 hours ago, vlenhoff said: Has anyone noticed this yet? Yeah. F360 already posted that same video on page 6. 1 hour ago, tekering said: I can tell this thread doesn't get much regular traffic, given all the repetitive content being posted. The 1:12 figures are a must-buy, but 1:72 Veritechs? After Bandai's 1:55, Imai's 1:72, Yamato's 1:60, Yamato's 1:48, Yamato/Arcadia's 1:60 v.2, and Bandai's 1:100, I honestly can't justify investing in another line of VF-1 Valkyrie toys... regardless of their quality. I'm in the same boat as you. Whether it's weathered and comes with light up feature, I'm not so sure if I'm going to invest on a new line even if with just one figure. I guess, the only way I'm going to buy one is if they're going to do it in Rick's color for the VF-1S. But then, that's what I said too on the HMR line. And here I am, already owned a VF-1J Hikaru, VF-1J Max, VF-1S Messer, (2) VF-2SS, and (2) HM VF-1S Roy. Though I bought all of them at discounted price.
vlenhoff Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 i just need to see a few reviews. if it s fun figure, hell, why not.
jenius Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 I got one on pre-order and am looking forward to putting it through the review ringer... Hopefully in a more timely manner than most of my reviews. I hope it doesn't show up in the same week as Sentinel's ride armor... Though they're currently scheduled a month apart.
vlenhoff Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 oh man, I just got playing with my 1/100 toynami vf-1a Hikaru. Long story short, if these are these bad, i am not getting any!
kajnrig Posted March 12, 2018 Author Posted March 12, 2018 You don't so much play with the Toynami VF-1s as you fumble helplessly while they crumble apart in your hands.
jenius Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 I hope there will be nothing in common with a $20 Toynami toy... KC hasn't laid any real turds yet so no reason to be THAT pessimistic.
jvmacross Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 My only gripe would be the glossy armor....they did that with their SD offerings....makes them look more like toys and less like "adult collectibles".....which seeing that they are based on a 30+ year old cartoon....I'm guessing there will be no kids buying these... I think I'll be supporting KC for now....let's see where this goes.... It's good to see someone finally doing something decent with the Robotech license....
Convectuoso Posted March 12, 2018 Posted March 12, 2018 2 hours ago, vlenhoff said: oh man, I just got playing with my 1/100 toynami vf-1a Hikaru. Long story short, if these are these bad, i am not getting any! There's no way for this new VFs to be that bad.
TheLoneWolf Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 The 1/72 looks promising, though my only two gripes are the glossy plastic and the overdone panel lines. I can forgive the glossy plastic because glossy plastic is cheaper than a matte finish, which saves the customer money. But the panel lines don't save anyone money and may even bump up the price tag a little. If they were expertly done, then it'd be a different story.
Hiriyu Posted March 13, 2018 Posted March 13, 2018 I was hoping/thinking that the dark panel lines and gloss paint on the fast packs of the KC 1/72 was just the result of hand-painting for the pre-production display sample. If they'll come that way out of the box it's maybe a slight negative but not a deal-killer if the price stays reasonable. I'm more concerned about how well the hinged lower nose section will close up, and hopefully stay closed - gappiness there would really spoil the look in fighter mode.
Stampeed Valkyrie Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 Kitz Concepts has the Minmei figure up for pre-order... 10% off and free shipping. So $45 shipped currently BBTS has it up for pre-order as well.. $60.. plus S/H do the math! lol
sh9000 Posted March 16, 2018 Posted March 16, 2018 https://kitzconcept.hk/index.php/all/1-12-action-figures-series-lynn-minmei-preorder.html $45 shipped is not bad. Minmei will be released in June and preorders for Rick will be up in May.
DarkArchon3000 Posted March 17, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018 Not bad at all. Thanks for the link! Order placed.
Shinobi Rendar Posted March 17, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018 Might skip the Minmei, but I'm down for the upcoming Rick!
Chronocidal Posted March 17, 2018 Posted March 17, 2018 Oof.. that prototype actually looks like a mess.. Also, the little thruster/sensor pods on the thighs are attached to the wrong half of the thigh bend.
Sam Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 Rick looks awesome! would grab in heartbeat! minmei not so much . Best figure of her but not screaming 'buy me' so much =-) hopefully they put up a pre order for him soon!
tekering Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Sam said: Best figure of her but not screaming 'buy me' so much =-) Actually, I think this Minmay figure is far better... ...but it's not Robotech. I'm looking forward to pre-ordering Rick as well.
dragonstar1982 Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 1 hour ago, tekering said: Actually, I think this Minmay figure is far better... ...but it's not Robotech. I'm looking forward to pre-ordering Rick as well. Which line is this from? I haven't seen this anywhere
no3Ljm Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 11 minutes ago, dragonstar1982 said: Which line is this from? I haven't seen this anywhere It’s probably a custom of Ranka’s body and Minmay’s head from SQ Costume Crossing series of figure to celebrate the 30th Anniversary.
tekering Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 Precisely correct! A simple custom, and the figures only cost me $5 apiece.
no3Ljm Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 1 hour ago, tekering said: Actually, I think this Minmay figure is far better... ...but it's not Robotech. I'm looking forward to pre-ordering Rick as well. Hey Tekering, is this one off from YJA? I saw one I think like last week ir so for bidding. If it is, nice catch.
no3Ljm Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, tekering said: Precisely correct! A simple custom, and the figures only cost me $5 apiece. Oppss. Too late for me to see this post. Nice! Can you take photo of Minmay’s head? I’m thinking the same before but not sure if Sheryl’s cap can be removed so I didn’t bought the figures. Can you show me some head shot and what’s been done so I can do the same. Because I like Minmay’s face from this series. Thanks! Edited March 18, 2018 by no3Ljm
tekering Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 1 minute ago, no3Ljm said: Hey Tekering, is this one off from YJA? No need to search online, the so-called "recycle shops" here are full of 'em. 15 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Can you show me some head shot and what’s been done so I can do the same. Removing the cap simply requires some heating with a hair dryer, so the vinyl's soft enough for the glue to separate. It only leaves a small notch in the top of Minmay's head, which is easily puttied and painted over if you're so inclined... I simply haven't bothered yet. 20 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: I like Minmay’s face from this series. It's more CR Fever than Mikimoto, but it's still the best Minmay face I've seen on a figure.
jenius Posted March 18, 2018 Posted March 18, 2018 On 3/16/2018 at 10:49 AM, sh9000 said: https://kitzconcept.hk/index.php/all/1-12-action-figures-series-lynn-minmei-preorder.html $45 shipped is not bad. Minmei will be released in June and preorders for Rick will be up in May. Still not sure I'll do a review of it but I went ahead and bought one to show support.
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