eugimon Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 See the link Graham posted. Its resin. I heard that they brought the actual production prototype to the show but when they opened the box, 5 joints and 2 hinges broke plus they found that it had 2 left wings so they had to show the resin one.... is this supposed to be a funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 is this supposed to be a funny? Hmm........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowe Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I love Yamato's proportion. The anime is too skinny. Thanks for the pics. Is good that the production prototype broke before it arrives our door steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Gawd! I can't stop looking at those pics! Graham, Have you held it in your hands yet? Have you seen how it transforms? [shameless consumer mode] I WANT THIS NOW!!!11[/shameless consumer mode] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoducks Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 The eagle-like talons in Gerwalk look kickass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Have held, it, but didn't dare transform the resin prototype, it's worth too much. I did open, close & fold a few parts, but that's all. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 what mode was it in>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Thanks for the pictures Graham. Question, You seem less enthused about this release than you have in the past with the VF-0's and the YF-19, is it just because you aren't a big fan of the SV-51 or is there something wrong with the design? ( like what Retracting Head Ter Ter said) It's LOOKING really good to me though, I'll just keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best. Retracting Head Ter Ter, were you serious? I guess if it did happen, it's better that it happened now so Yamato can reenforce the joints. Chris Edited March 13, 2007 by Dobber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 See the link Graham posted. Its resin. I heard that they brought the actual production prototype to the show but when they opened the box, 5 joints and 2 hinges broke plus they found that it had 2 left wings so they had to show the resin one.... Just to clarify, before people start panicking this is not at all true, just I guess an attempt at sarcasm. We really need some sort of sarcasm smiley, so people know when things are true just a joke. If I was Yamato, I'd be thinking about suing Retracting Head Ter Ter about now for Libel. Wonder if he is a HG or Toynami agent? Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for the pictures Graham. Question, You seem less enthused about this release than you have in the past with the VF-0's and the YF-19, is it just because you aren't a big fan of the SV-51 or is there something wrong with the design? Chris I'm very excited about it. I love the SV-51. I do prefer Nora's colors to Ivanov's though. Still trying to figure out how I'm going to make room for one, let alone multiples in my display case though. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 It's hands make me want to have tea with it. They're so dainty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I'll be waiting for the reviews. Its such a skinny mecha. Almost insect-like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 It's hands make me want to have tea with it. They're so dainty. You see the hat? I am Mrs Nesbitt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 We really need some sort of sarcasm smiley, so people know when things are true just a joke. Graham 5 joints, 2 hinges and 2 left wings and a sarcasm smiley is still needed? Or are some people's faith in Yamato _that_ low? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 5 joints, 2 hinges and 2 left wings and a sarcasm smiley is still needed? Or are some people's faith in Yamato _that_ low? I'm gonna go with....YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I'm gonna go with....YES yes for me as well... do we really need a run down of all the flubs in recent releases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Well, I went against my own best judgment and preordered from HLJ... the early bird discount was just too tempting. Besides, Yamato is playing this one very shrewdly by releasing the more popular Ivanov version first (I'm sure there are those who prefer Nora's, but Ivanov's is just so badass!); that way, they are almost guaranteed to sell out the first run. I'm just hoping that Yamato has learned its lesson concerning initial releases and put this toy through the ringer to identify problem spots and redesign/reinforce parts accordingly and make same in materials that won't crumble under stress. Edited March 13, 2007 by mechaninac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huihong Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I'll be waiting for the reviews. Its such a skinny mecha. Almost insect-like. Especially in Gerwalk mode. I thought it looked more like a bird of prey. A falcon or an eagle perhaps. And the legs resemble powerful talons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Very cool, but very expensive! Seems like every new 1/60 valk coming out is going higher and higher in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 (edited) Very cool, but very expensive! Seems like every new 1/60 valk coming out is going higher and higher in price. I tend to agree. However, with the SV-51 it appears that we'll get a lot more for the money when compared to the YF-19. Whereas you got a "bare" YF-19 for an exorbitant price, the 51 will include external ordinance, booster engines, and a display stand in one box... while still too pricey, it at least offers more bang for the buck. Edited March 13, 2007 by mechaninac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Here's my two cents, Graham meets with Yamato on a regular basis; AFAIK Graham doesn't speak Japanese, which means that the Yamato rep must speak english; The people at Yamato know that Graham owns a Macross Fan site with a busy forum full of fanboys; Therefore the English speaking Yamato rep must lurk here, he'd be stupid not to; They must have read all the Yamato bashing that's been going on following the release of the YF-19; They must have thought that, if they weren't going to lower the price of the toys and add more goodies with the package, they'd sell a lot less units of the upcoming SV-51. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anavel Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 some new shots of the ol' resin prototype that appeared at wonderfest http://ga.sbcr.jp/g-toys/miyazawa2/01/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Here's my two cents, Graham meets with Yamato on a regular basis; AFAIK Graham doesn't speak Japanese, which means that the Yamato rep must speak english; The people at Yamato know that Graham owns a Macross Fan site with a busy forum full of fanboys; Therefore the English speaking Yamato rep must lurk here, he'd be stupid not to; They must have read all the Yamato bashing that's been going on following the release of the YF-19; They must have thought that, if they weren't going to lower the price of the toys and add more goodies with the package, they'd sell a lot less units of the upcoming SV-51. I would imagine you're right about this... or at the very least, I'm sure graham communicated how much displeasure there was here when he met with them. However it went, the SV-51 looks to be much more cost effective than the YF-19 and as long as the quality is there, I'll be quite happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 its so pretty! some new shots of the ol' resin prototype that appeared at wonderfest http://ga.sbcr.jp/g-toys/miyazawa2/01/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks for the new pics It's a beauty!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I'm with Graham--it's neat, but I'm waiting for Nora. Pink mecha rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Nit Pick! Will the silver nub turn into a gatling gun on the final product? some new shots of the ol' resin prototype that appeared at wonderfest http://ga.sbcr.jp/g-toys/miyazawa2/01/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I want one of each. Enemy mecha at last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Argh! I don't know whether I should place an order or not... I want to get the 0S first. Gah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 1) There are a few people at Yamato who speak very good English. Yes, selective topics on the MW forums are read. Not all the time, but occasionally. 2) While I'm not allowed to go into detail yet, the wings do have an interesting feature, that should help with concerns about strength. 3) I've already informed Yamato about the hip gatlings at Wonder Festival. I'm waiting for an answer about whether they will be changed. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Awesome. It's nice to know that Yamato actually reads the board from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Argh! I don't know whether I should place an order or not... I want to get the 0S first. Gah. If they ever release an OS with ALL the fixes, I will be first in line. I think I will sit back and wait till it comes out and see if there are any problems before getting one this time. -Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busted VF1A Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) 1) There are a few people at Yamato who speak very good English. Yes, selective topics on the MW forums are read. Not all the time, but occasionally. 2) While I'm not allowed to go into detail yet, the wings do have an interesting feature, that should help with concerns about strength. 3) I've already informed Yamato about the hip gatlings at Wonder Festival. I'm waiting for an answer about whether they will be changed. Graham Graham, I envy you and your vast amount of undisclosable knowledge (on yamato at least ). Edited March 14, 2007 by Busted VF1A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 I'm just hoping that Yamato has learned its lesson concerning initial releases and put this toy through the ringer to identify problem spots and redesign/reinforce parts accordingly and make same in materials that won't crumble under stress. VADER: The Emperor does not share your optimistic appraisal of the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fort Max Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 2) While I'm not allowed to go into detail yet, the wings do have an interesting feature, that should help with concerns about strength. Some kind of re-inforcement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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