DYRL VF-1S Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 9 hours ago, Moosey said: Dear god this thing is freakin massive. Just opened mine yesterday. Gonna need a whole new Detolf just for it! Just got mine today. HUGE Quote
borgified Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 The SV-51 are a total detolf shelf pigs in valk mode and roughly the same size as the VF-0 valks. Hmm... That just gave me an idea. I'll try and shove the two SV valks together in one shelf sometime soon and I believe someone has attempt it? Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 Fortunately they (or at least mine) poses fairly well in battroid, and takes up less space that way. Lots of articulation, and the arm/leg joints seem stiff enough. Quote
sqidd Posted February 19, 2020 Posted February 19, 2020 3 hours ago, borgified said: The SV-51 are a total detolf shelf pigs in valk mode and roughly the same size as the VF-0 valks. Hmm... That just gave me an idea. I'll try and shove the two SV valks together in one shelf sometime soon and I believe someone has attempt it? With some next level YetiStand trickery I think you can get two SV-51's in Fighter mode in one Detolf cube. Quote
rematron Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 If a person were to order one of these from HLJ now, would they get the replacement parts automatically with the order since it’s a well known problem at this point? Or do you have to inspect your toy before you can order the fixings? Quote
RIBFIR Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 39 minutes ago, rematron said: If a person were to order one of these from HLJ now, would they get the replacement parts automatically with the order since it’s a well known problem at this point? Or do you have to inspect your toy before you can order the fixings? HLJ's latest batch from a couple months ago did not have the QA issues the original release had (several members including myself confirmed with them). Quote
Bolt Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) On 2/18/2020 at 9:35 PM, borgified said: The SV-51 are a total detolf shelf pigs in valk mode and roughly the same size as the VF-0 valks. Hmm... That just gave me an idea. I'll try and shove the two SV valks together in one shelf sometime soon and I believe someone has attempt it? Well, you know.. Thanks to @sketchley for facilitating Edited February 21, 2020 by Bolt Quote
borgified Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 So that means the DX Draken is roughly the same size as the DX YF-19 valk wise and can be stuffed with the Yamacadia 51. I'm going to use the Arcadia Valk stand for the Yammie Nora, as the V.1 stand might not hold up the large bird without toppling it over. Quote
rematron Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 2 hours ago, RIBFIR said: HLJ's latest batch from a couple months ago did not have the QA issues the original release had (several members including myself confirmed with them). Great news. Thank you. Quote
jenius Posted February 23, 2020 Posted February 23, 2020 It took way too long (thanks to that leg SNAFU) but I've finally posted my review of the Arcadia SV-51. Separate transformation and leg installation guides have now also been posted. Check it out! The article with links to all the videos and most the same content in text form is here: http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=14588 Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted February 23, 2020 Posted February 23, 2020 3 hours ago, jenius said: It took way too long (thanks to that leg SNAFU) but I've finally posted my review of the Arcadia SV-51. Separate transformation and leg installation guides have now also been posted. Check it out! The article with links to all the videos and most the same content in text form is here: http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=14588 Just in time for my unboxing. Thank you sir! Quote
Bolt Posted February 23, 2020 Posted February 23, 2020 3 hours ago, jenius said: It took way too long (thanks to that leg SNAFU) but I've finally posted my review of the Arcadia SV-51. Separate transformation and leg installation guides have now also been posted. Check it out! The article with links to all the videos and most the same content in text form is here: http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=14588 Though i don't have the Arcadia version, i love your reviews and will check this out. Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 This thing is gorgeous. (Yes, feet are correct. The one time waiting paid off.) Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 It's really a shame that the release is marred by that foot issue. Other than that it's a gigantic and (for the one I got) solid beast. Quote
MKT Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 Gotta agree with @jenius's review. Overall, this SV-51 doesn't feel like a big improvement on Yamato. Yes Yamato's was quite a floppy mess, but Arcadia's iteration also doesn't give that much more confidence for long term durability of its joints.. I was thinking, perhaps its due to its spindly design that it's hard to make joints to be tougher / beefier without sacrificing line art. But then, I look at the SV-262 and it also has quite a number of intricate wing joints yet they don't ever feel they are going to get loose anytime soon from first handling. Can't help feeling some disappointment, and I wonder if it's T-Rex not bringing their A-game to this effort.. Quote
sqidd Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 I like the DD Arcadia SV-51. I got a couple because I did not have Yamato copies. When/if Arcadia releases a Nora there is no way I will be replacing the Yamato ones I have with Arcadia units. The difference is so small between the two it's not worth it in any way. Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: It's really a shame that the release is marred by that foot issue. Other than that it's a gigantic and (for the one I got) solid beast. I was fortunate that I actually had no intention of getting the SV-51 or really any of the Zero line that Arcadia is doing, but when I saw Nora on display (and the fact that @Slave IV raves about the 0S) I had to at least look at them. My delayed desire to purchase meant that by the time I was interested, both HLJ and Hobby Search had the 51 at MSRP with corrected feet, so I jumped in. (And found 0S for only like $30 more than MSRP...which is nothing considering the cost.) 4 hours ago, MKT said: Gotta agree with @jenius's review. Overall, this SV-51 doesn't feel like a big improvement on Yamato. 3 hours ago, sqidd said: I like the DD Arcadia SV-51. I got a couple because I did not have Yamato copies. When/if Arcadia releases a Nora there is no way I will be replacing the Yamato ones I have with Arcadia units. The difference is so small between the two it's not worth it in any way. Like @sqidd, I did not previously own the Yammie, so it worked out for me. And now that I know Nora is coming, I won't try to go back in time to find the Yammies. But, if I had owned them, I probably would just wait for a PF from Arcadia (or actually just be content with the original 1/60 releases). Edited February 24, 2020 by DYRL VF-1S Quote
Slave IV Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said: I was fortunate that I actually had no intention of getting the SV-51 or really any of the Zero line that Arcadia is doing, but when I saw Nora on display (and the fact that @Slave IV raves about the 0S) I had to at least look at them. My delayed desire to purchase meant that by the time I was interested, both HLJ and Hobby Search had the 51 at MSRP with corrected feet, so I jumped in. (And found 0S for only like $30 more than MSRP...which is nothing considering the cost.) Like @sqidd, I did not previously own the Yammie, so it worked out for me. And now that I know Nora is coming, I won't try to go back in time to find the Yammies. But, if I had owned them, I probably would just wait for a PF from Arcadia (or actually just be content with the original 1/60 releases). Haha, I hope I didn’t steer you wrong with the 0S. Man, I do love that toy and you got a good deal it seems. Quote
Bolt Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 @jenius great review , thanks amigo The extra articulations and darker color is very cool! Overall, I will say, I'm still quite satisfied with my Yammy. Quote
slide Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 11:32 PM, DYRL VF-1S said: This thing is gorgeous. (Yes, feet are correct. The one time waiting paid off.) QC'd things come to those who wait? Quote
DYRL VF-1S Posted February 26, 2020 Posted February 26, 2020 42 minutes ago, slide said: QC'd things come to those who wait? Haha! It seems that way in this case. I'm not one who would normally gamble a wait like this because the aftermarket prices are ridiculous on Macross, but wasn't committed to getting the Arcadia releases of Zero for various reasons. Worked out this time! Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 And fixed. Thank you apptt4!!! Quote
OptionZero Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Does anyone have a replacement leg I believe i need the RIGHT leg (battroid mode) Here is what mine looks like Conversely, if anyone needs a left leg, i have an actual arcadia replacement one with thigh pieces available that i incorrectly requested and received from a different member, so i am happy to trade or ship that to someone that needs it Edited May 23, 2020 by OptionZero Quote
Arkham Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 13 hours ago, OptionZero said: Does anyone have a replacement leg I believe i need the RIGHT leg (battroid mode) Here is what mine looks like Conversely, if anyone needs a left leg, i have an actual arcadia replacement one with thigh pieces available that i incorrectly requested and received from a different member, so i am happy to trade or ship that to someone that needs it This one is mine. Not even sure which one is wrong (left or right). My seller will not reply anymore If you need that piece, let me know. Happy to trade Quote
OptionZero Posted May 23, 2020 Posted May 23, 2020 Going of the video by Scorched earth toys, the leg on the left of that picture is wrong. The ankle hinge should be offset to the inside, i believe Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted May 24, 2020 Posted May 24, 2020 So far as I'm aware, every single one with the leg error has the same error, so swapping won't get you anywhere. Quote
OptionZero Posted May 24, 2020 Posted May 24, 2020 I thought some people had duplicates of the other leg Quote
snakerbot Posted May 24, 2020 Posted May 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: So far as I'm aware, every single one with the leg error has the same error, so swapping won't get you anywhere. How does this even happen? Did they somehow make way more of one leg than the other? Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted May 24, 2020 Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) This subject gets very confusing and I often get confused just talking about the leg instead of the ankle or vice versa. In order to help everyone here especially myself, here is a picture of fighter mode legs. In the picture with the angles extended you can see the correct orientation of the ankles as they relate to the leg. In the picture with ankles retracted you can see in the yellow circle how the foot points outwards and is not in alignment with the leg. Hope this helps someone. If anyone needs the extra legs flanking the SV-51 by all means hit me up. I bought these from apptt4, a really cool member from Australia who helped me out when in was need. So now I don’t need them as my Arcadia is finally in great working order. Thanks again apptt4. Edited May 26, 2020 by nightmareB4macross Added pics. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 21 hours ago, snakerbot said: How does this even happen? Did they somehow make way more of one leg than the other? I think it was more over production of the ankle assembly than the leg. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted May 25, 2020 Posted May 25, 2020 Possibly there was a mold defect or damage, and they (the manufacturer, not Arcadia) just produced more of the good side and hoped nobody noticed. Quote
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 28, 2020 Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail?scode=FIGURE-048606-S001 Macross Zero 1/60 Kanzen Henkei SV-51 Gamma Piloted by D.D. Ivanov Final Battle Version(Pre-order)(Single Shipment) 32,380 JPY Pre-order (Release Date: early Jun-2020) Edited May 28, 2020 by spacemanoeuvres wrods Quote
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