Graham

Well, the VF-1 is a much smaller plane than the VF-25, so it's only to be expected that the VF-1 toy is smaller than the VF-25. The Macross Compendium gives the following length for the 2 fighters: - VF-1 = 14.23m length in fighter mode. VF-25 = 18.8m length in fighter mode. Graham

I doubt that this is going to be a problem, especially given the large numbers of VF-11B out for ages with no reported breakages. 1 incident does not an epidemic make. Graham

Not Chronicles related, but could I put in a translation request for the attached file, which I'm hoping may reveal some interesting info on the Tornado packs. TIA, Graham

Yah, rub it in why don't you! Oh well, see if I can hunt down one for a "reasonable" price when I'm in Tokyo later this month. Graham

That doesn't necessarily make it any good though. The crap Gundam seem to far outweigh the good Gundam IMO. Graham

A man after my own heart. Graham

That picture is actually kinda scary. My gran used to eat Liquerice Allsorts for Christmas. Graham

Hoping the Macross Frontier Movie gets some coverage in Chronicles. I'd love to see a Tenjin picture of the VF-25F with Tornado pack (and full stats of course). Graham

I would imagine there is a good chance we will see those in series #4. I can't imagine there won't be a series #4 as there are loads of VFs still to do. Graham

Asahi is real beer. Bud is just yellow water. Graham

Got a big stress mark on my Gamlin VF-22S's hip. I blame myself though. Graham

At the moment, that is a completely unknown quantity. We haven't even seen any CAD art yet, so we have no idea about the sculpt, features, gimmicks etc. Hoping to find out more during my upcoming visit to Yamato in Tokyo in mid-April. Graham

Now that Lucifer and Tornado DX's have already been released, the Hi-Metal VF-19S Blazer is now my most anticipated toy of 2010. Graham

Here's a pic of the 'SWS' markings on the right leg armour of mine. This doesn't really bother me at all to be honest. Also, another pic of the VF-25F with Tornado packs fitted, just cus' it's such a nice looking bird IMO. Haven't transformed it to Battroid or Gerwalk mode yet, despite having it over a week now. May not even bother, as Fighter mode looks so nice. Really hope we get to see some tech specs on the Tornado packs soon. Love to know how the thrust-to-weight ratio compares with the Super and Armoured versions. Graham

A few quick pics I just took of the current VF toy display on my bedroom TV top. Graham

Actually, I have to take back what I said. I just took a closer look at my Tornado pack and the Tampo printing on the right leg armor is indeed upside down, so it reads 'SWS'......LOL! Graham

Yes and yes. Graham

But stickers and to some extent decals, never look as good as factory applied Tampo printing. Plus stickers will eventually peel. The wing root peg locks into a hole in the top pf the leg armor, so if you want the wing root to lock in place, you can't fit the leg armor the wrong way. Graham

You got Bandai'd. It's not supposed to be upside down. On my Tornado DX, both are the right way up. Bad luck. Graham

In fighter mode, it's a good and relatively unfrustrating toy if you leave the forearm packs off. Getting the foream packs to stay on in Fighter mode is an effort in frustration. In battroid mode, you will either have to use the display stand or use some sort of support under the boosters if you want it to stand by itself. My Armoured Ozma is completely unable to stand by itself now, without the crotch unlocking and/or the whole thing toppling backwards. A coulple of other minor negatives: 1) It is quite lacking in tampo printed markings, this is especially noticable compared to the new Tornado pack which has loads of markings. 2) The missile boxes on the lower legs are missing the molded-in exhaust vent detail, which is strange, as Bandai got it right on the model kit and VF100s versions. Graham

Had mine since last Friday (26th March), but sorry, haven't taken any pics yet. Graham

Ditto for mine. I bought it when it was first released, transformed it twice and then stuck it in the display cabinet in battroid mode and didn't touch it until recently. Unfortunately, the arm and leg joints have some how become really loose. Graham

Shoulder Hinge Update - 29th March 2010 Just caught up on all my PMs. The second batch of off-white hinges is now all allocated and I have PMed everybody who requested a set(s). I am not accepting any new requests for off-white hinges. There is still a small quantity of the bright white and cream hinges remaining. I am extremely busy at work at the moment and will be travelling overseas for most of April. For these reasons, the next lot of hinges will not be posted out until early May. Graham

The Tornado parts for the wings, legs and back all attach easily, stay on very securely, yet are easy and quick to remove if needed. No complaints. The arm armor however is still exactly the same pice of crap design from the Armored Pack. No changes in how they attach. So basicallly, they are as fiddly as all hell to attch in fighter mode and fall off if you look at them the wrong way. I just leave them off in fighter mode. It's just not worth the frustration and high blood pressure of trying to get them to stay on IMO. Graham

Wow, I want that framed Tenjin painting of the VF-25F, that is just pure awesome. Graham