Graham

That was the prototype Bandai 1/100 scale non-SAP VF-2SS plastic model, which unfortunately never made it into production. It was shown in several Japanese hobby mags at the time Macross II was first released. Graham

In response: - 1) I could tell ya, but then I'd have to kill ya! 2) I guess it's safe to say that this is a totally new sculpt. 3) [dirtyharry]Do you feel lucky? Well, do you punk?[/dirtyharry] Graham

Yep, the front landing gear/groin/hip-joint area of the YF-19 is a major pain to design, without involving either parts removal, too short front landing gear or lots of ugly external lumps and bumps which spoil the lines of the fighter mode. Another problem area is the interface between the upper arms and shoulders and the back of the legs in fighter mode, to keep the fighter looking streamlined enough without the shoulders sitting too high up or having to remove half of the back of the leg. After many years work those geniuses at Yamato have solved all the above issues. And yes, it will be perfect transformation with no parts removal or parts swapping. The old Bandai 1/65 VF-19S/Kai had extremely bad proportions, simplified transformation and limited articulation Graham

The 1/60 YF-19 is an improvement on the 1/72 YF-19 in the same way that the 1/48 VF-1 was an improvemnt over the 1/60 VF-1........only better! We are talking quantum leap here. Can't go into details yet, but it's gonna be amazing. Graham

You mean Ray Bradbury, the science fiction author? Graham

Heh, that's why I just sold my last mint in box 1/72 YF-19 on ebay. Graham

The fact that it says 'YF-19' and not 'VF-19A', should give you a hint as to the color. C'mon, even if I knew the answer to your second question, you know I couldn't say. Graham

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams ... glitter in the dark near Tanhauser Gate. All those ... moments will be lost ... in time, like tears ... in rain. Time ... to die. Graham

Trust me, it looks a 100 times better. Graham

Oh well, the cat is out of the bag at last. And to sort of answer the question above, just slightly shorter than the VF-0S. Graham

I love dystopian future movies sci-fi made in the 70s, they are the best. Death Race 2000 is one of my all time favorite movies. Graham

Eh.....what's the connection between BSG & Smith & Wesson? I haven't seen it! Graham

Ah, Miami Vice, one of my favorite (if not the favorite) TV series. I'm eagly awaiting the release of MV season 3 DVD set. Graham

Coming. Got the pics done and am about 25% done with the text. Just very busy at the moment though. It's a bad week. Graham

What's the toys height in battroid's mode then? Graham

*does a google on I AM LEGEND* HRM??? WHAT! *blinks* Ah! They are remaking The Last Man On Earth, but with a different name, again. No way in hell is Smith gonna be able to pull it off. Price did an awsome job the first time, but now it sounds like they are gonna make it a modern day lame 'monster movie'. 409909[/snapback] I remember several years ago, Arnold's name was mentioned as starring in a new remake. Never seen the original Vincent Price version, only the 1971 Charleton Heston remake, released as The Omega Man. Graham

Not sure. Have to ask. Graham

Thanks. The Legioss is supposed to be 10.25m long in fighter mode, so if the toy is 23.5cm long, that would make it about 1/43.5 scale(?). Graham

Quick question for those in the know. Are the Toynami Alpha MPC actually 1/55 scale or not? If not, what scale are they and what's the length in CM in fighter mode? OK, that was actually several questions! Graham

Planning to go see this on June 30 with a bunch of the HK MWers. Graham

Good news, the diecast bar is being redesigned. If you have a broken one, contact the shop you bought it from, so they can contact Yamato to arrange for a replacement bar. Graham

NOooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! That is wrong on just so many levels. Yes, I agree that I Am Legend is a great book. Graham

Of fairly recent, non-commercial Sci-Fi movies, I enjoyed Gattaca, but fell asleep on the plane trying to watch Solaris. Perhaps I should rent it to give it another try. Graham

I find it extremely worrying that Jon Favreau is currently scheduled to direct John Carter of Mars. Graham

While they are not meant to be played with in the way that say a 5 year old plays with his toys, they are meant to be strong enough that an adult collector can repeatedly transform and repose the toy without having to fear breakage through normal and careful daily handling and transformation. Yamato has proven that it can make detailed yet durable transformable collectors grade toys. A case in point is the 1/48 VF-1 series. After a few initial teething troubles when the toys first came out, such as people having to learn how to correctly handle the BP8 hinge, most people here now regard the 1/48 VF-1 toys as sturdy and durable and transform and handle them without fear. So far, the 1/60 VF-0S also seems to be holding up pretty well as well. Graham