RavenHawk Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I kind of wouldn't mind seeing them take a stab at the Alpha/Legioss at this scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 (edited) At this size, YES! Especially if Sentinel goes with a reinterpretation of the Legioss. I could definitely enjoy having KC feed my classic itch while Sentinel gives me a modern take. Edited December 22, 2018 by jenius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 33 minutes ago, jenius said: At this size, YES! Especially if Sentinel goes with a reinterpretation of the Legioss. I couldn't definitely enjoy having KC feed my classic itch while Sentinel gives me a modern take. Big yes to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogueload Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 That transformation tho!! Lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 So much cringe watching that video. Obviously he is not a big fan of Macross / Robotech with the head being backward and the transformation being so sloppy. Such a disservice to an otherwise fantastic looking toy. The detailing with the panel lining is great. It kind of reminds me of the Tomytec models. I still dislike those massive upper air intakes, and the leg intakes are also a little bit off. Again even in the instruction manual they don't show the shoulders being able to be positioned with the wings fully open. LED gimmick is kind of nice, but I don't feel like it was required. Glowing camera module or gun pod don't come to mind when I think of Macross / Robotech. It's more a giant robot or Gundam thing. Actually the only Macross glowing thing that comes to mind is when Hikaru / Rick was flying through the Shadow Zone of Saturn and all you could see were his lights in fighter mode. Now that is a memorable scene involving glowing lights. I found it strange that they didn't package the toy in Fighter mode like Bandai and Yamarcadia do. Macross / Robotech valkyries are primarily Fighter planes, and the other 2 modes are their secret weapons. Especially since it's easier to learn to transform from Fighter > Guardian > Batteloid and not the other way around. Then again the Hi Metal R series are all packaged in Battroid right (sorry I'm going off memory, and I also don't own any HMR)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 That was some brutal handling of a Valkyrie. It does sound ratchety. I hope it is durable at least. Agreed, the man in the video appears to be so unfamiliar with a Valkyrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrambledValkyrie Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 2 hours ago, eggy99 said: I found it strange that they didn't package the toy in Fighter mode like Bandai and Yamarcadia do. Macross / Robotech valkyries are primarily Fighter planes, and the other 2 modes are their secret weapons. Especially since it's easier to learn to transform from Fighter > Guardian > Batteloid and not the other way around. Then again the Hi Metal R series are all packaged in Battroid right (sorry I'm going off memory, and I also don't own any HMR)? Yes, Bandai packages all HMR VF-1s in battroid mode. It might be more space-efficient, or a reflection of the art on the box, which is usually in battroid. But I agree that VFs should be packed in fighter. The 1/100 Hi Metal (non-R) were done that way. Toynami also packages their 1/100 VF-1S in battroid/battloid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 4 hours ago, vlenhoff said: That was some brutal handling of a Valkyrie. It does sound ratchety. I hope it is durable at least. Agreed, the man in the video appears to be so unfamiliar with a Valkyrie. That was the highlight of the video, that delightful ratchety sound. The panel lining & tampo do look nice on this Valk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 5 hours ago, vlenhoff said: That was some brutal handling of a Valkyrie. It does sound ratchety. I hope it is durable at least. Agreed, the man in the video appears to be so unfamiliar with a Valkyrie. I think he just handled the toy like a toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 12 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: I think he just handled the toy like a toy. None of my toys would survive if I handled them like that guy did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 58 minutes ago, 505thAirborne said: None of my toys would survive if I handled them like that guy did. You meant, none of your collectibles would survive, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 The original Takatoku 1/55 VF-1 would and still can easily take such a beating! Speaking of how VF's are packaged...Bonus Round!.....Who can name the first VF ever released and packaged in fighter mode straight out of the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 I can't think of anything before the Bandai reissues in 2000ish or the Yamato V1s, I can't remember which came first. HCM, JM HCM, henkei, 1/100, 1/55, block system, paro, all were battroids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 1 hour ago, jenius said: I can't think of anything before the Bandai reissues in 2000ish or the Yamato V1s, I can't remember which came first. HCM, JM HCM, henkei, 1/100, 1/55, block system, paro, all were battroids. .....courtesy of Anymoon.com! Double bonus time!!! What Bandai non-VF-1 release was also originally packaged in Battroid mode.....then in Fighter-mode packaging for its re-release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Ha, I should have known! The VF-1S with the new head sculpt was probably fighter too so that'd be my guess for 2nd fighter more toy. Second one is the DX VF-19Kai! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I think that the VF-1 should be packaged in GERWALK mode. It is distinctive and unique, even if it is the absolute worst for packaging efficiency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 4 hours ago, no3Ljm said: You meant, none of your collectibles would survive, right? I posted in another thread a couple weeks ago how shocked I was getting in some recent actual "toys", and not being worried about breaking them. I've gotten so used to collectibles or toys that are 30+ years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, JB0 said: I think that the VF-1 should be packaged in GERWALK mode. It is distinctive and unique, even if it is the absolute worst for packaging efficiency. Only if it comes on a blister card like the old arii gerwalk figures. Edited December 23, 2018 by anime52k8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, jvmacross said: The original Takatoku 1/55 VF-1 would and still can easily take such a beating! Speaking of how VF's are packaged...Bonus Round!.....Who can name the first VF ever released and packaged in fighter mode straight out of the box? Actually, the Achilles heel of the original chunky monkeys was the shoulder hinges. My first ever chunky monkey I bought was already split in half at those shoulder hinges. It was the only thing i could get, so i bought it, and I still have it today. Also a friend gave me one that was missing the tail, and the shoulder hinges were also broken. I did get the 1/55 Bandai, re-releases. If you handle them with care they'll last an eternity. This last video, shows the "robotech" fighter properly transformed. I have to say, i'm tempted to pull the trigger on one of these. Maybe i'll wait for a review first. Also, i am guessing the Gerwalk mode is not its forte, since only one valk is on display, is in that mode. Are you guys getting these from Robotech.com , or from kitzconcept.com directly? Edited December 23, 2018 by vlenhoff content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 It’s cheaper from Kitz isn’t it? They’ve got the preorder discount (assumption based on Rick 1/12 preorder) and free express shipping. Seems their customer service is top notch too from what I’ve read. Can we say the same for Robotech.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, 505thAirborne said: That was the highlight of the video, that delightful ratchety sound. The panel lining & tampo do look nice on this Valk. I do like the ratchety sounds, and the tampo printing. I don't mind the huge upper intakes either. The fighter mode looks super solid too. My only gripes are the feet extruding very far from the figther mode, and the massive head in the bottom. At least the arms are not hanging low. Does anyone here have the SD kitzconcept joke machines? If so, how are they holding up? Edited December 23, 2018 by vlenhoff Gripes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 3 hours ago, anime52k8 said: Only if it comes on a blister card like the old arii gerwalk figures. The perfect Valk package. ... Wait, a super 1D? That's... weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 7 minutes ago, JB0 said: The perfect Valk package. ... Wait, a super 1D? That's... weird. Don’t you remember that episode where Minmei was modelling her newest swimwear while Lisa was at Rick’s place tidying up, all the while Rick was ogling Minmei using his communications HUD in his Super VF-1D? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I think we might have watched different versions of Macross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenHawk Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 3 hours ago, eggy99 said: Can we say the same for Robotech.com? I will admit that I've ordered a few things directly from them over the years (i.e. when they were on clearance). Their shipping rates are excessive, and the items aren't packed very professionally. That said, one time when I had an issue with a product and emailed them to let them know, Steve emailed me back apologizing and send out a replacement within a day. I think he might be the only employee there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 33 minutes ago, JB0 said: I think we might have watched different versions of Macross. there were some weird edits in robotech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I have always loved the Armored 1D [1/60 Yammie v1 pictured] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB0 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 I like the 1D, especially the head. 'S just weird to see it tricked out to the nines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) In a way, the TV 1D is like the movie VT-1 in DYRL. but you’re right, even in DYRL it is not fully tricked out. Edited December 24, 2018 by vlenhoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 (edited) As much as I also love the VF-1D talk, lets please stay on topic. Edited December 24, 2018 by eggy99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Asked KC about the holdup....they said they hope to start shipping end of next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfly50 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) I stand corrected. It looks like this does have an integrated heat shield. (10:00) Edited January 8, 2019 by mcfly50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Oh dear. He mounted the missiles on backward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 50 minutes ago, mcfly50 said: I stand corrected. It looks like this does have an integrated heat shield. (10:00) Apart from the horrible green stand, I like what I'm seeing there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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