chriswoo Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) On 6/16/2022 at 3:46 AM, MKT said: Great work as usual @Lolicon! Mine arrived yesterday, handled it briefly. Does anyone think if the new, matte plastics somehow feels stronger compared to the older 25 releases? Although the YF-30 from that era is also matte finished, this one feels somewhat different. But when I put this and the old 25 on the scale, they weighed exactly the same (only 1g difference). Expand Personally I think the glossy plastic intend to get yellow easily , more brittile and prone to see more scratchs . The matte look more clean and maybe resist more to yellowing. However both still same product and material. Btw I think the additional screw on the hip makes it heavier 1 g haha Edited June 16, 2022 by chriswoo Quote
MKT Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 6:52 AM, chriswoo said: Btw I think the additional screw on the hip makes it heavier 1 g haha Expand Yes, this must be it lol.. Not so convinced that matte plastic by itself more resistant to yellowing. After all, the YF-30 appear to yellow as easily as the other glossy Frontier valks. I was a bit bothered by the black ankles in this WWM VF-25. Looking closely it appears to be black molded plastic. I always thought they were full metal items on the older VF-25s, but I guess they are nicely painted metal-finish items after all. Quote
Sildani Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 Just checked my 25A. The segmented-looking ankle bits are metal on there. Quote
derex3592 Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) On 6/16/2022 at 1:39 AM, Lolicon said: Fixed up the WWM VF-25 a bit. The matte finish out of the box looks great, and it does incorporate some of the improvements from the recently reissued YF-29, but the overall QC is pretty bad for a $200 toy. It easily has the worst QC of the 25 line. Still, it's a VF-25 and she's quite lovely to look out. Expand THAT LOOOKS GOOOOOD!!!! Great job!!! @Lolicon Edited June 16, 2022 by derex3592 Quote
Sandman Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 7:25 AM, MKT said: I was a bit bothered by the black ankles in this WWM VF-25. Looking closely it appears to be black molded plastic. I always thought they were full metal items on the older VF-25s, but I guess they are nicely painted metal-finish items after all. Expand Oh wow. I just checked my WWM vf-25 and it is plastic. That really bugs me now. Quote
Lolicon Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 2:59 AM, seti88 said: Hip kite on the hip. 😅 Expand Haha So while decaling I learned why the NUNS emblem is on that spot on the YF-25. It's because the shape of the 25's nose makes other insignias look awful when plastered across such an uneven surface. Only the SMS insignia looks good there. On 6/16/2022 at 7:25 AM, MKT said: Yes, this must be it lol.. Not so convinced that matte plastic by itself more resistant to yellowing. After all, the YF-30 appear to yellow as easily as the other glossy Frontier valks. I was a bit bothered by the black ankles in this WWM VF-25. Looking closely it appears to be black molded plastic. I always thought they were full metal items on the older VF-25s, but I guess they are nicely painted metal-finish items after all. Expand I looked through my old valks. The 25s and 29 (even the recent reissue) are metal. I can't determine if they are metal on the WWM 25 because of the paint. Anyone care to damage or destroy their WWM ankles for science? On 6/16/2022 at 2:55 PM, derex3592 said: THAT LOOOKS GOOOOOD!!!! Great job!!! @Lolicon Expand On 6/16/2022 at 6:34 PM, Sandman said: Oh wow. I just checked my WWM vf-25 and it is plastic. That really bugs me now. Expand How did you make that determination? Quote
Magnus Posted June 17, 2022 Posted June 17, 2022 Welp, some Kiki and a sliver of silicone in the ball joints of each leg socket have seemed to fix things up for my copy. What I found interesting is that when I disassembled the leg, the ball joint looked to be a brass color. Weird. Anyway, my other question is in regards to the head - the neck area doesn't really seem to peg into anything in battroid mode - is that normal for the 25s? The entire setup feels kind of floppy, and the neck doesn't seem to extend as far as the promo images make it seem. Quote
Sokeijon Posted June 17, 2022 Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 3:46 AM, MKT said: Great work as usual @Lolicon! Mine arrived yesterday, handled it briefly. Does anyone think if the new, matte plastics somehow feels stronger compared to the older 25 releases? Although the YF-30 from that era is also matte finished, this one feels somewhat different. But when I put this and the old 25 on the scale, they weighed exactly the same (only 1g difference). Expand By any means, I love this matt finishing. Quote
eriku Posted June 17, 2022 Posted June 17, 2022 The ankles aren’t plastic on the WWM 25, they’re painted metal. I just touched my lip to one (and, OK, maybe a little tongue because I’m kinky like that) and it was cold, cool metal. They do very much LOOK like plastic though. Quote
MKT Posted June 17, 2022 Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 6:00 PM, eriku said: The ankles aren’t plastic on the WWM 25, they’re painted metal. I just touched my lip to one (and, OK, maybe a little tongue because I’m kinky like that) and it was cold, cool metal. They do very much LOOK like plastic though. Expand We have the science winner! Quote
eriku Posted June 17, 2022 Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 6:47 PM, MKT said: We have the science winner! Expand Hillbilly science! “Aint nothin you caint figger out by puttin yer mouth on it. Ayup.” - Eustus Hickory Bodean Jr. Ph.D Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted June 17, 2022 Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 6:47 PM, MKT said: We have the science winner! Expand Quote
Rein+ Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 6:00 PM, eriku said: The ankles aren’t plastic on the WWM 25, they’re painted metal. I just touched my lip to one (and, OK, maybe a little tongue because I’m kinky like that) and it was cold, cool metal. They do very much LOOK like plastic though. Expand So instead of doing the old jobby the h cold touch technique you invent a new cold lick technique. Nice.😂 Quote
chriswoo Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 (edited) I still waiting for mine arrive meanwhile display this 1st . I feel clear prismatic paint is nicer than the anniversary. Edited June 18, 2022 by chriswoo Quote
chriswoo Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 1:02 PM, Guyffon said: That clear version, is that a V1? Expand Yes is V1 and only ver has clear with prismatic color Quote
MKT Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 7:29 AM, chriswoo said: I still waiting for mine arrive meanwhile display this 1st . I feel clear prismatic paint is nicer than the anniversary. Expand For a display piece, I like this clear fold version as well. It looks better in flesh than in most pictures. The coating on the whole valk looks to be the similar stuff used for Yamato’s rainbow canopies. Because it is all clear plastic, it tends to be more brittle especially on stressed small areas. I would be careful of the ratcheted swing-wing mechanism as the teeth may break easily compared to other VF-25 variants. Quote
chriswoo Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 2:40 PM, MKT said: For a display piece, I like this clear fold version as well. It looks better in flesh than in most pictures. The coating on the whole valk looks to be the similar stuff used for Yamato’s rainbow canopies. Because it is all clear plastic, it tends to be more brittle especially on stressed small areas. I would be careful of the ratcheted swing-wing mechanism as the teeth may break easily compared to other VF-25 variants. Expand Yep all clear AND Ver 1 plastic are brittle which is why i don't intent to transform at all !! it just awsome by disply as plane it self Quote
chriswoo Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 Recent restoration project for my YF 25 added into the vf-25 collection Quote
Sokeijon Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 7:38 AM, chriswoo said: Recent restoration project for my YF 25 added into the vf-25 collection Expand Wow, all are still white and no yellowish. My Alto already yellowed 🥲 Quote
chriswoo Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) On 6/19/2022 at 2:08 PM, Sokeijon said: Wow, all are still white and no yellowish. My Alto already yellowed 🥲 Expand I restore the my YF -25 yellowish to white along with some other VF. Edited June 19, 2022 by chriswoo Quote
Rein+ Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 On 6/20/2022 at 4:53 AM, Lolicon said: From @chuppacabbra1971 on Instagram. Expand Aww... feels bad for you. Any chance to fix it with ABS Cement? Quote
Sokeijon Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 2:25 PM, chriswoo said: I restore the my YF -25 yellowish to white along with some other VF. Expand wow, how did you do it? Do you mind to share? Repaint or using hydrogen peroxide method? Quote
chriswoo Posted June 20, 2022 Posted June 20, 2022 On 6/20/2022 at 6:44 AM, Sokeijon said: wow, how did you do it? Do you mind to share? Repaint or using hydrogen peroxide method? Expand I use hydrogen peroxide method. Quote
ValkAddict Posted June 21, 2022 Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 1:39 AM, Lolicon said: The matte finish out of the box looks great, and it does incorporate some of the improvements from the recently reissued YF-29, but the overall QC is pretty bad for a $200 toy. It easily has the worst QC of the 25 line. Expand ^ Amazing custom work! Sad to hear about the poor QC. Still waiting for the US sellers to get it in stock so my pre-order fills. Quote
Lolicon Posted June 22, 2022 Posted June 22, 2022 On 6/20/2022 at 6:01 AM, Rein+ said: Aww... feels bad for you. Any chance to fix it with ABS Cement? Expand It's not mine, luckily. On 6/21/2022 at 1:28 PM, ValkAddict said: ^ Amazing custom work! Sad to hear about the poor QC. Still waiting for the US sellers to get it in stock so my pre-order fills. Expand Yeah I'm hoping this isn't the new normal for Bandai releases moving forward. These kinds of problems are not really acceptable for something this expensive. Quote
MKT Posted June 23, 2022 Posted June 23, 2022 Now the VF-25 is back to my top favorite fighter valk design. This spot alternates between a rather long list every other week lol I have not transformed it yet. Perhaps not daring to find out if the hips are loose.. Quote
Sokeijon Posted June 24, 2022 Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/23/2022 at 8:42 AM, MKT said: Now the VF-25 is back to my top favorite fighter valk design. This spot alternates between a rather long list every other week lol I have not transformed it yet. Perhaps not daring to find out if the hips are loose.. Expand LOL, I have not transform too. Quote
Magnus Posted June 24, 2022 Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 2:25 PM, chriswoo said: I restore the my YF -25 yellowish to white along with some other VF. Expand Did you mask off the painted areas or apply hydrogen peroxide all over? If you applied all over, I guess it didn't affect the paint? Quote
no3Ljm Posted June 24, 2022 Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/24/2022 at 7:46 AM, Magnus said: Did you mask off the painted areas or apply hydrogen peroxide all over? If you applied all over, I guess it didn't affect the paint? Expand I asked @chriswoo the same thing on the DX VF-1 thread: Quote
sh9000 Posted July 17, 2022 Posted July 17, 2022 The Chosen Prime emailed that this will be available in 3 days. Quote
betocc Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/17/2022 at 3:36 PM, sh9000 said: The Chosen Prime emailed that this will be available in 3 days. Expand I confirm this, I got the email. Quote
NoctisTalem Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 Has anyone had their orders from Amazon be shipped yet? they said it was released on the 15th but mine is still stuck in the ordered phase and not shipped out yet. Quote
DownIsUp Posted July 18, 2022 Posted July 18, 2022 How does this guy look with Vf-25G super parts on out of curiosity? Quote
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