spanner Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 The 27 is the weakest release in my collection and I have three 171 CFs. And I like those despite the major cracking issues so count me as one of the ones underwhelmed by the last release of the 27. No offense to those who love it awww I love my VF-27γ! It's one of my favorite Frontier Valks! =D Quote
Novareign Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I think I need a VF-171EX Nightmare Plus EX (Saotome Alto Custom) , love the design of them Quote
Saburo Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Great collections everyone! my growing JMs collection...need moar... Those JMs are so awesome! One day I'll add one or 2 to my collection. The frontier valks I've gotten so far: To The Frontier... by Mike - drowning in plastic, on Flickr Still waiting on my YF-25 to ship, the RVF-171 to get released, and the VF-25G to get reissued. Not sure what else to get frontier-wise after that... I think I am the only person that likes the VF-27, well the VF-27 1.5 version. Granted it could have been better engineered but I like how it has a sinister bird of prey look. Quote
anime52k8 Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I've got an original, 1.0, non-fast pack VF-27, and it's pretty bad. I kind of want to get the half renewal version. I like the design, I like the fast packs, and it is an improvement over the one I have. But I just can't get over all the things that they didn't fix or could have been fixed better had they done an entirely new toy instead of just retrofitting a really mediocre one. Quote
spanner Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I think I am the only person that likes the VF-27, well the VF-27 1.5 version. Granted it could have been better engineered but I like how it has a sinister bird of prey look. you're not alone Saburo! I've got an original, 1.0, non-fast pack VF-27, and it's pretty bad. I kind of want to get the half renewal version. I like the design, I like the fast packs, and it is an improvement over the one I have. But I just can't get over all the things that they didn't fix or could have been fixed better had they done an entirely new toy instead of just retrofitting a really mediocre one. I bought my son the original and he loves it! I have the 1.5 version and yes it could have been brought up to VF-25 v2 specs but it's still pretty good. I keep mine in fighter mode so I'm not so fussed with its short comings.. Quote
Saburo Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 (edited) I've got an original, 1.0, non-fast pack VF-27, and it's pretty bad. I kind of want to get the half renewal version. I like the design, I like the fast packs, and it is an improvement over the one I have. But I just can't get over all the things that they didn't fix or could have been fixed better had they done an entirely new toy instead of just retrofitting a really mediocre one. I don't have a v1 VF-27 but from what I have read it was bad. I started collecting late and in a way I am sort of lucky with Frontier stuff and the Yamato releases I completely missed out on. The Frontier renewals were already in the market when I started and reading the reviews for the Frontier v1s and they were ok for the time but no where as good as they could/should have been. you're not alone Saburo! I bought my son the original and he loves it! I have the 1.5 version and yes it could have been brought up to VF-25 v2 specs but it's still pretty good. I keep mine in fighter mode so I'm not so fussed with its short comings.. Yes I am not the only one. I keep my VF-27 in fighter mode too. I bought a 2nd VF-27 v1.5 because it was a good deal. When I get my display cases up, I'll have one in Battroid and the other in fighter mode. btw: your son must have some really awesome toys! Edited August 13, 2014 by Saburo Quote
xrentonx Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Don't get me wrong...I don't hate my semi-renewal 27...just disappointed they didn't improve it beyond what we got. More surface detail is at the top of the list of what I wanted. :/ Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Put me in the "I like my half-Renewal VF-27" column too. Totally agree with the feedback that there could have been further improvement upon the v1, but all-in-all it's not a horrible release. -b. Quote
spanner Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 btw: your son must have some really awesome toys! yeah he's getting there! He has a few Valks in his collection now but he has a load of other cool non-Macross related stuff too! Lots of Aliens and Godzilla stuff amongst it all.. Quote
Scream Man Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 I like the 27 as well. Solid, the joints are still tight, looks great in all modes, easy to transform. Nothing to hate! Quote
spanner Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 I like the 27 as well. Solid, the joints are still tight, looks great in all modes, easy to transform. Nothing to hate! +1! Quote
Saburo Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 yeah he's getting there! He has a few Valks in his collection now but he has a load of other cool non-Macross related stuff too! Lots of Aliens and Godzilla stuff amongst it all.. Nice, the next generation of toy collector. Quote
chyll2 Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 Not really a collection cause it is the only one so far. Quote
505thAirborne Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 (edited) chyII2, we all started with one.... there will be more to come! My latest, Hikaru's VF-1A, need to get fast packs now! Edited August 14, 2014 by 505thAirborne Quote
KH355hamdi Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 chyII2, we all started with one.... there will be more to come! My latest, Hikaru's VF-1A, need to get fast packs now! Nice! I'm growing to like VF-1. I might get one next. Quote
spanner Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Not really a collection cause it is the only one so far. first Valkyrie or just first Frontier Valkyrie? give it time, you'll get there! I never thought I'd ever get to nearly 40 of em and that's still nothing compared to what some of the other folks have in here! Quote
505thAirborne Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Nice! I'm growing to like VF-1. I might get one next. You should definitely get a VF-1, as much as I love the Macross Zero & Frontier Valks theres nothing quite like the original especially with the Fast packs!! Quote
Falcon18 Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Nice! I'm growing to like VF-1. I might get one next. You should. But careful. Once you start with one they'll somehow multiply by themselves. Quote
spanner Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 You should. But careful. Once you start with one they'll somehow multiply by themselves. tell me about it!! I have 19 of em so far and there's at least another 6 types I want to get!! It's like a drug addiction! Quote
jvmacross Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Arms kind of loosing grip....but Yamato's VB6 still towering proudly above the rest.... Edited August 16, 2014 by jvmacross Quote
ChaoticYeti Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Arms kind of loosing grip....but Yamato's VB6 still towering proudly above the rest.... Nice. Dryer for scale? That thing is massive. I have never seen one in person. Quote
jvmacross Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 Nice. Dryer for scale? That thing is massive. I have never seen one in person. heheh....top of the dryer is always my photo studio!!! It is huge...I think only a Yamato SDF-1 in attacker mode might stand taller.....I actually have the SDF-1 on display....maybe I can snap a pic with the two later.... Quote
Raya1823 Posted August 16, 2014 Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) .. Edited August 17, 2014 by hazray13 Quote
close313 Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Those revoltech deity figures are RAD! I love that display Quote
spanner Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) my 2nd 19F arrived today! now my Emerald Force display is complete! will adjust their poses to something a little more interesting later.. for now im just happy they are all together! Edited August 19, 2014 by spanner76 Quote
CoreyD Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 I like the look of the stealth parts on the standard Focker VF-1S. Quote
jvmacross Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 my 2nd 19F arrived today! now my Emerald Force display is complete! will adjust their poses to something a little more interesting later.. for now im just happy they are all together! Emerald Force.jpg Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 ^That's kind of a bad-ass picture/cel right there. Almost makes me feel an affinity for Macross 7 Valkyries. Almost. -b. Quote
miriya Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 Those revoltech deity figures are RAD! I love that display Thanks! Yeah l love those revoltechs. Loving this hanger scene!! Thanks. Ron5864 scratch built the hangar I like the look of the stealth parts on the standard Focker VF-1S.Yeah I like it better than the standard blue strike parts. I was lucky and got these pretty cheap back when they were still plentiful Quote
jvmacross Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 30 years of valks Nice pic.... So the only "VF" variants that Yamato did not get to were the VF-9 and VF-14???......they even gave us a VB just to prove how hard-core they were!!! Dang...we were so close..... Quote
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