Limbo Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Ok, less than 10 days for the end of august... Let's put some information (and hype) togheter . 1) What is the Fast Pack? (Description from Valkyrie Exchange) This is the Yamato 1/48 scale VF-1 Fast Pack Accessory kit. Kit included 13 pieces of weaponry to convert your 1/48 VF-1's into a Strike Valkyrie (cannon tip as shown in picture) or the standard Super Valkyrie. Features include: *Removable covers to show booster engine and missile rack *Removable micro missiles on booster *Removable covers on leg armor *Enlarged booster nozzles for an aggressive look! *Attachable RMS-1 missiles ***THIS IS AN UPGRADE KIT! VALKYRIE IS NOT INCLUDED*** Release Date: Aug. 2003 2) How much does it cost? Prices are ranging around $50 plus shipping. 3) Where to buy? (From my past experience of good service) Valkyrie Exchange Hobby Link Japan Quote
FRED THE FRENCH Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Another image. I ordered two kits from Valk exchange. And you know what? I'm going to make a super strike VF 1S (with two cannons) Quote
H Kakizaki Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 ok...i'm convinced, i'll go put in an order now! Quote
Etrigan Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 I'll be buying a set when the Hikaru 1S is released. This is still my favorite picture of the packs. Credit to the photographer, and figures.com. Quote
Hybridchild Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 I'll be buying a set when the Hikaru 1S is released. yeah me too Hybridchild Quote
UN Spacy Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 I also ordered two sets from Kevin......I think he was supposed to start billing on the 21st. Well...whatever. Those Fast Packs are gonna make my 1/48's complete. Quote
pfunk Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Yeah baby,,,,ordered the low vis, im gonna wait for a month before those that detail is kick arse, you can imagine the fuel running from the tanks and the missles reloading, completly awsome Quote
mechatek Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Ordered three sets from BBTS.com for the DYRL valks, they're gonna look so sweet. Anyone know if Yamato is going to release the TV version FPs by themselves? I hope to put them on the Low-Vis and CF (if released). B) Quote
vlenhoff Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 I ordered two from Kevin @ V-E, and I'm thinking about ordering on emore for my low-vis. It's good they're late, because my wallet got a serious hit last month. I also bought one of those tooth brushes that brush at 37,000rpm(Ibelieve), and that set me back even more. Now brushing is fun and educational I really want three sets, Lets see if Kevin do a Credit program for long term MW members Vic! Quote
Hurin Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 I wonder if there is a setting to keep one large image from screwing up the text wrapping for every post in the thread. Though, I have to say, that the large image causing the problem above is actually appreciated. It's now my new desktop. Quote
Cdr Fokker Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Got my set preordered through Tamim over at Twin Moons (http://www.tmpanime.com) recently... I just can't wait! Quote
Mr March Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Damn, I haven't seen that display case picture before. Very nice! I got one set pre-ordered at HLJ. If I really like the set, I may purchase another set. However, I'm thinking I want those new hands on the VF-1J. I might wait to see if they release new FAST Pack sets with the additional hands or if I'll have to purchase the VF-1J to get them. Quote
GreenGuy42 Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 I'm pickin' mine up as soon as my books at school are covered.. prolly two from Valk Exchange. Quote
Hybridchild Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 I gotta order a set for the Hikaru 1S i just ordered, whos giveing the best price for them? Hybridchild Quote
UN Spacy Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Sorry to go kinda off topic. Aren't the intake covers supposed to be on when the Fast Packs are used? Quote
imode Posted August 21, 2003 Posted August 21, 2003 Sorry to go kinda off topic. Aren't the intake covers supposed to be on when the Fast Packs are used? Given that they only use the Fast Packs in space, then yes. Quote
Commander McBride Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 I guess I'll have to pick up a set or two of these myself. I'll need one for max, and maybe another when I see how they look on Bulky Lee. Quote
Lightning Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 I'm gettin a set for LV regardless of how they look! Quote
Rune Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 All of my 1/48s must have strike/super armor!! Call me crazy. Quote
Graham Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 I'm going to buy 7 sets of FAST pack. Based on my conversations with Yamato yesterday, although they are trying their best to meet the end of August release for the FAST Pack, there is a possibility that it may slip to first week of September. Graham Quote
Toonz Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 just a thought..... for example, if there are altogether 100,000 1/48 hikaru roy and max valks, does that mean there will also be 100,000 sets of fast pack available? Quote
zerocool Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 i hope not i will have to camp out side off F & S before you guy's get there and buy all the FP. Quote
bandit29 Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 I'm going to buy 7 sets of FAST pack.Based on my conversations with Yamato yesterday, although they are trying their best to meet the end of August release for the FAST Pack, there is a possibility that it may slip to first week of September. Graham Toys R' Us Japan has the release date as 09/12/03 http://www.toysrus.co.jp/toys/cat_detail.s...ME=TAB_TOP_0001 and no they can't ship out of Japan Quote
1 VF-1 2NV Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 I'm going to buy 7 sets of FAST pack.Graham hint..hint... B) 1...vf-1a 2...vf-1s 3...vf-1a max 4...low viz 5...vf-1j 6...vf-1s hikaru 7...???????????? CF maybe Quote
Graham Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 I'm going to buy 7 sets of FAST pack.Graham hint..hint... B) 1...vf-1a 2...vf-1s 3...vf-1a max 4...low viz 5...vf-1j 6...vf-1s hikaru 7...???????????? CF maybe No, no, no.......nothing like that, it's just that I have the following ten 1/48 VF-1 toys: - 1) VF-1A Hikaru displayed in Battroid mode. 2) VF-1A Hikaru displayed in Fighter mode. 3) VF-1A Hikaru displayed in Gerwalk mode. 4) VF-1A Hikaru kept in box. 5) VF-1A Max displayed in Battroid mode. 6) VF-1A Max kept in box. 7) VF-1S Focker displayed in Battroid mode. VF-1S Focker kept in box. 9) VF-1A Low-Visibility displayed in Fighter mode. 10) VF-1A Low-Visibility kept in box. I'm planning to distribute my 7 sets of FAST pack as follows: - 1) 1 set on VF-1A Hikaru Battroid. 2) 1 set on VF-1A Hikaru Fighter. 3) 1 set on VF-1A Max Batroid. 4) 1 set on VF-1S Focker battroid. 5) 1 set on my future purchase of the Hikaru VF-1S Battroid. 6) 1 set on my future purchase of the Hikaru VF-1S Fighter. 7) 1 set kept in box. Graham Quote
Commander McBride Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 Hey, Graham, do you, like, get a discount, on yamato stuff? Or do they, like, give them to you? Or do you just pay full price and spend huge amounts of money on Yammies? Quote
Graham Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 Hey, Graham, do you, like, get a discount, on yamato stuff? Or do they, like, give them to you? Or do you just pay full price and spend huge amounts of money on Yammies? 2 of my 1/48s were free pre-production review samples. The other 8 I bought myself. Nope, no discount from Yamato. In fact Yamato won't even sell directly to me due to the HG/BW issue. I buy all my Yamato toys here in Hong Kong, usually from either Kanto Hobby or Animate. What you have to remember is that prices here in HK are cheaper. For the 1/48 usually around US$90 each. Graham Quote
Toonz Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 5) 1 set on my future purchase of the Hikaru VF-1S Battroid. i almost forgot about this future plan for the strike! got to get 4 sets then..... (looks into wallet.....a hole is burning.....) Quote
imode Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 So what's the official skinny on the fast packs and the low viz? Are they meant to go together or are we supposed to wait for the tv series versions that we saw mounted on the 1J? Quote
vf1_soulja Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 All of my 1/48s must have strike/super armor!! Call me crazy. You're not CrAzY! I'll be getting FPs for the 4 I currently have now. I'll hold off in getting additional FPs til the other 1/48s are released Quote
Jawjaw Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 Did you guys and gals every dream that Macross toys would ever be this awesome a few years ago? I don't see how it can get much better than this. Quote
JELEINEN Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 Anyone ever find out if the missiles in the arm launchers are removable or not? Quote
JsARCLIGHT Posted August 22, 2003 Posted August 22, 2003 I've got five sets on pre-order at the Valkyrie Exchange... and those paired with the 1/60 VE-1 and VT-1 mean I'll be having one expensive month. Quote
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