khyrox Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Hi all... I stumbled upon this web site and found out about the Yamato 1/48 Valks. After seeing all the pics I broke down and ordered one! I got a 1/48 VF-1J Hikaru (TV colors) along with the DYRL Strike Armor Fastpack. Holy smokes, the toy is beautiful! I was expecting a little more die cast parts for the amount of money I paid ($200 with shipping) but I can live with it. The transformation is alot more complex than other Valkyries I've played with in the past (Bandai comes to mind) but I love all the little touches - moving flaps, integrated heat shield, etc. I'm not sure if anyone else has experienced this, but whenever I transform it, it feels so delicate - some of the little parts pop out really easily and I'm always afraid of breaking it. But all in all, I'm really happy with it. It looks so GOOD. (Yeah, I've been a little slow on the Macross toys side of things... I've been spending most of my money on Transformers reissues and Alternators...) Anyways, nice to meet you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 first one huh? i can guarantee it won't be you're last. welcome to macrossworld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khyrox Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Thanks... hehe yeah, that's what I'm afraid of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Thanks... hehe yeah, that's what I'm afraid of... fear teh addiction man and don't hang around here. i started off with one 1/60 VF1J for the memories. then out of nowhere, i got about 20-25 valks. i think i'm going to have to get a second job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Even with the small details, the 1/48 is a lot more durable than it looks, as long as you don't toss it into a wall (only 1/55s can withstand such an impact). Welcome to MW BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbeat Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 A 1/60 is like an iron bar that goes whack! A 1/48 is like an iron chain with an iron ball and it goes Wang!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Even with the small details, the 1/48 is a lot more durable than it looks, as long as you don't toss it into a wall (only 1/55s can withstand such an impact). Welcome to MW BTW. this is VERY true. I manhandle mines and it comes out alive. When transforming the trickest part is the heatshield, thatws in midtransformatioon and it feels flimsy when midtrasnformation. SO what I do is keep the head tucked under fuselage, lift chestplate at an angle, slide or push heatshield down, AND THEN move the head to robot position and fold dueselage. saves time really. Watch out for the back hinge dont force it and be careful wit the fast packs onit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 first one huh? i can guarantee it won't be you're last. welcome to macrossworld. Yeah. What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrClay Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 watch oot for the backpack hinge... other than that, i've had one fall 4 feet onto a hardwood floor and survive with no damage at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khyrox Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 Wow, thanks for the tips and the welcome. Yup, I'm afraid I'll probably pick up some more Valks after hanging around here long enough. That's what happened to me with the Transformers G1 reissues... I started out with an Optimus Prime... now I have a whole mess of Transformers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonkimberson Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 (edited) Wow, thanks for the tips and the welcome. Yup, I'm afraid I'll probably pick up some more Valks after hanging around here long enough. That's what happened to me with the Transformers G1 reissues... I started out with an Optimus Prime... now I have a whole mess of Transformers! thats exactly what happened with me but now i have over 50 valks (1/55, 1/60, 1/48 and mpc), and a gang load of tformers || || V (look at link, heheheh) Edited June 15, 2004 by jasonkimberson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khyrox Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 Holy moley! That's a huge collection! I don't have room to buy two of everything so I'm usually selective about what I buy two of... but including my original G1's and various other "mecha" toys (Voltron, Gundam, etc), I think I have between one to two hundred or so... mostly loose though. Only my G1 reissues are still in the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armor Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Hey Dude, Welcome to the Macross fix. Valks, Valks, Valks and more Valks. You'll be getting more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Holy moley! That's a huge collection! I don't have room to buy two of everything so I'm usually selective about what I buy two of... but including my original G1's and various other "mecha" toys (Voltron, Gundam, etc), I think I have between one to two hundred or so... mostly loose though. Only my G1 reissues are still in the box. you ain't lying, DAMN he got alot of TF's. i've been staying away from them cause my wallet is scared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonkimberson Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Holy moley! That's a huge collection! I don't have room to buy two of everything so I'm usually selective about what I buy two of... but including my original G1's and various other "mecha" toys (Voltron, Gundam, etc), I think I have between one to two hundred or so... mostly loose though. Only my G1 reissues are still in the box. you ain't lying, DAMN he got alot of TF's. i've been staying away from them cause my wallet is scared. macross stuff tends to burn the wallet just as much, esp if you want to buy doubles and tripples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khyrox Posted June 16, 2004 Author Share Posted June 16, 2004 I'm feelin' the love here... I like this place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonkimberson Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I'm feelin' the love here... I like this place! 1/48 is the first step to becoming a valkoholic and welcome to the boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechatek Posted June 16, 2004 Share Posted June 16, 2004 I'm feelin' the love here... I like this place! One of us! One of us! One of us! Welcome khyrox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 (edited) Just got a low visibility 1:48. Very impressed with the level of detail and look of the thing in all modes, plus the quality is very good and it's not as delicate as I thought. No problems so far except for an unpainted area on the outer edge of the left throttle in the cockpit. Very strange. The one on the other side is painted fully. Anyone else notice this on thiers? I'm going to throw it in the bin for recyling now.. just kidding. Now bring on the 1:48 brownies! Edited June 17, 2004 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbs357 Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I got my first one for Christmas, 1/48 VF-1J as well. =D Can't wait to get some FAST packs, and I really hope that Yamato rolls out the GBP armor. And I also can't wait until I can afford more of them. =D <-- Needs a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synch Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 I'm a poor smuck so I can't aforid any of these just yet... Which sucks cause I want them transforming red & blue jets that are out right now . Yea I'm more into transformers my self & there cheaper too compared to this stuff holy ($*! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted June 17, 2004 Share Posted June 17, 2004 (edited) Maybe if every member here got together to bulk purchase 1000s of Valks from yamato at once we could all get them cheaper. lol Edited June 17, 2004 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khyrox Posted June 18, 2004 Author Share Posted June 18, 2004 Haha... if there was a group buy, count me in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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