ff95gj Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 good to hear that the prices for these have normalized... hope there will be some left by the time i go there, along w/ the 25G and the prices remain the same if not lower. BTW, how's your 25G? i really want to get a 25G also but i'm worried about getting one w/ the reported loose groin connection. so far, from what i've read, the 25G has the most reported cases of this... and i'm really trying to avoid having to apply nailpolish or whatever... seems like all the other 25s have a more secure groin connection. thanks! The 25G is a looser. The groin and leg intakes are easier to fall off than the 25F. Luca's... I can't remember now; didn't pose him often as I like him in fighter mode better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The 25G is a looser. The groin and leg intakes are easier to fall off than the 25F. Luca's... I can't remember now; didn't pose him often as I like him in fighter mode better. damn looser... maybe why he died? guess it'll have to be just Alto then... unless i lose my self-control thanks, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 But if you really want to loosen them, just keep twisting the ball joint back and forth a bunch of times (while holding the 5 dots square block...you don't want to break the screws there like a few others, especially the left shoulder block, just in case) and it will get looser. Just make sure you don't rub off the shoulder markings by accident. The back screw is shut tight by the circular cover, so there is no way to access the screw, unless you pry or drill out the cover. While I don't suggest doing this on VF-25 (since the shoulder screw is not accessible), seeping in some oil on the ball joint can quickly loosen the joint by reducing friction. But its a non-reversible loosening if you can't open the joint and wipe off the oil/grease. But might work well in other cases. Hope that helps. Thanks for your reply... But my original intention was to loosen it so it won't wear out as fast. The current state is unnecessarily tight... That means unnecessary fictions in place... And unnecessary wear-offs. If I can loosen it like the 1/60 VF-1, I can lessen the case, and also I can tighten it a bit later when it naturally wears away. The problem is, I don't know how to remove the shoulder cap thing for the VF-25 (if I am not told by some MWer that I can just slip if off for the VF-1, I dared not to try too). Anyone tried that? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkhet Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Quick shots: this picture looks darn good to me, the head lasers are definitely fixed and WERE NOT like this before in the first release guess i am finally making my first DX purchase from HLJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Ill say it again How do I get into the weapons business. Triples and doubles of everything!!!! COME ON!!! Actually, I'm in the surveillance equipment business now, not weapons anymore. Boring, but pays better. And also, don't forget, I don't have to pay overseas shippping, so it makes stuff easier to afford. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Haven't the head lasers always looked like that? On the first realease, you couldn't angle them out much. On the reissue, they appear to be angled out much more. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuinJester Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) On the first realease, you couldn't angle them out much. On the reissue, they appear to be angled out much more. Graham I can angle my first release out like that if I feel like stretching them. <shrug>. I like the slicked back look, though. My VF-25G is the second tightest of my three Messiah valks, only slightly looser than my RVF-25. theyr'e both really tight in the groin though. Much as I hate to say it, it seem groin lock tightness is a bit of a crapshoot at this point, no matter which version you get. Unless you get the RVF-25, which seems to be overall fine. Edited April 29, 2009 by QuinJester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Has OverDrive contact anybody about the two accessory sets yet? I let them know ages ago that I wanted multiples and have reminded them a few times, but still haven't reecived any poayment request. I though Bandai was already taking orders for these? Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 For the head cannons... They were angled in too in the box. I've pulled them sideways a dozen of times before I shot the pics; and I hope it will stay that way for a while. Wait. You pulled them sideways a dozen of times? So they were forced into position? Does that mean Bandai didn't do any modifications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Wait. You pulled them sideways a dozen of times? So they were forced into position? Does that mean Bandai didn't do any modifications? I don't quite understand your question... The head lasers are ball joints inserted into the slots of the head... In terms of basic design, I believe it has been the same since the old version. But did they adjust in minor ways such as angle alignment, etc... I have no idea because I don't have an old one for comparison. Sorry! P.S. I pulled them sideways a dozen times just to "angle-out" the lasers, if I misled you to something else before. Edited April 29, 2009 by ff95gj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Actually, I'm in the surveillance equipment business now, not weapons anymore. Boring, but pays better. And also, don't forget, I don't have to pay overseas shippping, so it makes stuff easier to afford. Graham Lord of War Graham has become into Lord of Spyware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negotiator Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The original's lasers aren't ball joints, just pegs. Now I have triple check after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 The original's lasers aren't ball joints, just pegs. Now I have triple check after work. Hmmm... I'll have to double-check too. But I remember it's not just a peg like the VF-1s. Otherwise I won't pull them side ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negotiator Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Oh btw, are the lasers still that soft, gummy plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Oh btw, are the lasers still that soft, gummy plastic? Affirmative! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negotiator Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Ok I pulled the lasers out of the head. There is a ball at the end of the joint but it goes pretty deep inside the head. Even if I pull it out a little, I still can't make it angle out like yours. Oh well, I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Nothing has changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin3060 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Has OverDrive contact anybody about the two accessory sets yet? I let them know ages ago that I wanted multiples and have reminded them a few times, but still haven't reecived any poayment request. I though Bandai was already taking orders for these? Graham I emailed Overdrive about this (if you recall, I previously allowed them to open up my boxes for the coupons)-- and for all those who also went the coupon route, your coupons have been sent in to Bandai-- and Overdrive just needs to know the dimensions/weight of the boxes before they can price the shipping, but they said they would be invoicing me by May 7th. Overdrive seems to be pretty busy though, maybe they are still settling in after their move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCracker Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 can't wait...my VF-25G will be coming tomorrow...very hyped up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TCracker Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 awesome pics there, just a question, in this new reissue, does the hip armor still want to pop off at the slightest touch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 awesome pics there, just a question, in this new reissue, does the hip armor still want to pop off at the slightest touch? All super parts attach reasonably well, unlike my 25G. (At least for this particular unit!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thanks for the pics ff99gi That makes me REALLY REALLY want a 1/60 VF-25 Alto with Super Parts. It is the $$$ that is keeping me from it. What is the total cost to get this with the super parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thanks for the pics ff99gi That makes me REALLY REALLY want a 1/60 VF-25 Alto with Super Parts. It is the $$$ that is keeping me from it. What is the total cost to get this with the super parts? DX VF-25F shipped? $130.00 DX Exclusive Parts? $092.00 Owning Frontier merchandise? Priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 DX VF-25F shipped? $130.00 DX Exclusive Parts? $092.00 Owning Frontier merchandise? Priceless. Thanks for that. It is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd77 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hey, someone cheated by removing the rear leg armor! Anyway, nice pics and glad to hear that the fit is more secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG Blows Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 DX VF-25F shipped? $130.00 DX Exclusive Parts? $092.00 Getting raped by tamashii exclusive armor? About $40. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transfan52 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I really do want to get the fast packs for the alto dx figure but I don't think it justifies a purchase price of 100 dollars U.S to get it... If I can ever find it for a reasonable price id get it but for now i'll have to pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Just picked up a reissue VF-25F Alto DX. Won't have time to open it until Saturday though. Will report than any changes I find then. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 im really gonna wait this out until everything is fixed in the dx line, its slowly improving bits by bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 lemme ask u this: Are the wings supposed to cant up? All the pics and reviews show that the topys do, but no angle i can get in the anime makes them look like that. Is this just a mistake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwin3060 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 lemme ask u this: Are the wings supposed to cant up? All the pics and reviews show that the topys do, but no angle i can get in the anime makes them look like that. Is this just a mistake? Yes it is a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Pics in fighter mode please showing the wings being less canted. -Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Haven't taken any pics for fighter mode yet... But here is a pic I took for a request to adjust the feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logos Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Sweet I can't wait for my VF-25 to show up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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