Nobody knows for sure if a larger version of the VF-0 is coming. Some members have theorised that a similar situation may exist to the VF-1, where we got the smaller 1/60 non-perfect transformation version first and then the larger 1/48 perfect transformation version later.
So, it's possible that a larger perfect transformation version may be in the works, but nobody (myself included) knows for sure.
Graham
I'm not sure, but based on recent photos in either the May or June issue of Hobby Japan, I think those Starship Troopers Powered Suits are resin garage kits.
Personally, I love the small Kaiyodo Powered Suit Toys. Great articulation for the small size. It's just a pity that they never made the OVA version.
Graham
If this movie features Xtreme lava surfing, I am not, REPEAT I am NOTgoing to see it
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Doh!.....OK, yes I'll probably still go to see it, but I'll hate it.
Stupid lava surf boards
I just had this mental image of Obi Wan and Anakin surfing lava with the theme to 'Hawai Five O' playing, and Keanu Reeves standing in the background saying "Dude"
Graham
Yes, Yamato are making a 1/100 scale VF-0S toy. It should be released sometime in June or July (no firm release date has been announced yet).
The retail price will be somewhere around ¥4,000.
The toy will be ABS and PVC, no die-cast metal. It will also require parts-swapping in order to transform as it comes with different noses for Fighter and Battroid modes.
This toy has been discussed in-depth on these forums in several topics and if you do a search on the toy forums you can find more info.
Graham
I'll have to watch the opening movie of VF-X2 again, but IIRC the VB-6 does not land in shutttle mode, instead it transforms to Gerwalk mode to land and then steps on and squashes an enemy tank
Graham
Pic of the Yamato 1/100 VB-6 prototype from the June 2004 issue of Dengeki Hobby: Here.
Page 4 of this thread has the first pic of the painted Yamato VB-6 from the Shizouka Hobby Show.
Graham
Nice S&W in the pic above. Looks like a 5906 or perhaps a 4006.
Gotta say, I liked the first RE movie, watched it twice at the cinema and then bought the DVD. I'm a big fan of Zombie movies. Definitely looking forward to the second movie.
I only have a passing familiarity with the games tho. I've only played the very first Bio-Hazard game on the Playstation years ago, so I don't really care if the movie follows the games or has the same characters.
Graham
I love the Bandai VF-17S/D toys. They are nearly indestructable, despite having zero diecast metal content and they are very quick and easy to transform.
Bandai did a really good job with the level of detail, except for the landing gear which is very poorly sculpted. If you look closely, you can see Bandai put every single panel line that should be there on the toy.
My only complaints with the toy are those already mentioned, the limited knee articulation and the slight chunkiness in fighter mode.
Graham
ummm... what about macross 7?
What about Macross 7? Lots of great looking mecha there, VF-11C, Full Armored VF-11C, VF-11D, VF-17S, VF-17D, VF-19F, VF-19S, VF-22S.
Graham
MAHQ have got the name wrong. The correct name IIRC should be Queadlunn-Nna. This mecha was featured in the Sega Saturn/Playstation DYRL side-scroller game.
Graham