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Nice find. What's the contents like? I've been looking for an artbook for awhile now but not many good ones.

I recently acquired a VF-1S Hikaru, Super Strike I can't see any breaks yet and I've even had it fallen off it's display once. Does anyone have a link to a photo for what to look for? Cheers

+1. Too bad at most of the cheaper online stores they're out of stock already.

I believe the former is actually transformable whereas the latter is not. I did a fair bit of research b/c I was facing the same dilemma awhile back now when I couldn't decide which of the VF-25Fs to buy between the two lines. I settled for the Robot Damashii b/c of superior articulation, balance and durability. The VF-100 is a bit of a partsformer and I'd prefer to stick to the DX if I really wanted something transformable. I'm a bit anti-parts though which is another reason I avoided the VF-100. Ultimately depends on what you're looking for though. I love the VF-25s and their robot look and I'm satisfied with my DX so I don't need a partsformer transformer.

Personally I can't see what's all the complaining about. I'm quite fond of the VF-25F. I received mine earlier this week and in love with it. Sure the Super armour limits some articulation in the legs but it's still quite a magnificent looking piece as opposed to the retro looks of the VF-1S/A/J The Tornado armour looks a bit plain gray is the only quibble I have. Hopefully there are more paint apps as we progress along. Other than that, I think it looks sweet. Will it come with the VF-25F as well or just the armour? I don't mind having a spare.

I tried just now but didn't want to push it any further b/c it didn't seem to be budging. I'm also very impressed by the RD VF-25F. Love the armour and the solidity of the figured. The poseability is great and I love the look and feel of it. My only quibble is that the back heels don't articulate, only the front of the foot. But in all, it's a very lovely figure and the eyes are great as they really catch the light.

Nice pics, thanks for sharing. Definitely on my want list even though I've already got the 25th Anniversary version.

Whoa, they do look very nice. I wish I had the patience (and time) to build them. My other quibble with them is that they don't feel as solid as the toys themselves

^^ What he said

Hi there, just wondering if there's anywhere online where I can sample Macross art books? I'm looking to get a few but am not sure where to start. I'm really only interested in artbooks about the mechas, not the ones with the human cast so muhc. I should mention that I've already checked out the artbooks on the main page but am not a B&W fan so would only be interested in colour

[snip snip] Does the 25th Anniversary VF-1S come with that backpack? I thought it didn't? If that's the case, where did it come from might I ask?

Whoa! Awesome pics. My YF-19 Anniversary is on its way in the mail. I'm very much looking forward to this beauty.

I think they're pretty neat actually. Sure, I like the look of the older Revoltechs too but these ain't too shabby

Whoa some beautiful photography there. Love the ones with the gun barrel blurred and then unblurred

Could I ask where you get your bases from?

Y'know as an Australian, we've had plenty of swings in fortunes with the currencies. The US has long been the prime currency but if it ain't, a lot of you yanks are gonna be in the same boat as the rest of us.

Officially the first Macross toy I've played with. I love it to bits. I think the colours, the design and the stands all sync together so well to create a very wholesome figure. The attention to detail is great as well and I love all the little pegs. They are a bit frustrating yes but when you get it all together its very satisfying. The weight distribution could be improved but given that it has a stand (a beauty at that) I have no qualms. Its not like Transformers where there is no stand. I love the wings too. They're very dynamic and give lots of options as to how you want them to look. Also, it's my first real experience of a toy having so many interchangeable parts. It really makes it a pain to go from pose to pose or to try different things but I do appreciate he added flexibility though storage will become an issue as I'll probably have to keep it close by as opposed to in storage. Some queries/quibbles (me being unsure which is which since I'm a newb) - The helmet in armoured mode does not move with the head. It pretty much can only look directly in front. I have to cheat and remove it from the ball point. - The "crotch" plate. It falls off way too easy if I start to pose. Am I missing something? Or is there an easy fix? - Articulation in armoured mode: Very limited leg articulation in armoured mode. Only maybe 20-30 degrees of articulation. Makes it hard to do flight poses. The shoulders don't move, only from the elbow down. - The shoulder pads slip off a bit too easy. Great addition to my collection and hopefully there will be many more!

I just bought my Ex-Gear and SV-51 from Over-drive and there was a problem at the checkout. They didn't contact me, I had to contact them to confirm if they'd received my order. They did but ever since I haven't heard from them at all. I've sent them an e-mail last night about whether they'd sent it and tracking, no response. It's been a week since I first ordered. I'm a pretty patient guy but at the least they should give me a status update. Not too satisfied atm

As a newb, I'm waiting for my 1st Macross toys: Ex-Gear and the SV-51 Nora Type. Pretty darn excited!