mister_e

I don't think Hasbro is trying to steal Takara's thunder. Takara sells Hasbro the right to manufacture and distribute the molds in the US. If anything Takara is giving away its' thunder . I disagree. I think you are only fooling yourself if you think that the Japanese toy companies somehow "care" about you. The only thing they care about is your money. If it seems that they are catering to a more adult market, then I'm willing to bet that it's because their research has shown that's where they can make the most money and not because they really care about the fans. Conversely, if Hasbro is marketing their version to kids and adults alike, then it's most likely because that's where they feel they can make the most money. I wasn't trying to imply that Takara might shorten the stacks on their version to help out Hasbro's sales, I was trying to say that if Japan had the same child safety laws as the US then Takara wouldn't think twice about neutering ol' Prime.I do respect your opinion. If you like Japanese toy companies better than their US counter-parts, there's absolutely nothing wrong with that (not that you need my approval anyway). It just bothers me when people bash a company for something that is pretty much out of their control. And, no, I don't believe it is a reasonable solution to only market this toy to adult collectors just because we feel they somehow "owe" it to us. The want to make money (just like ANY company) and that means marketing it to a wider audience. Edit: grammar and such

What part are you talking about? The little rectangle-like area on the armor near the hands that is red in his pictures? If so, then I'm not sure if there is an "officially" correct color to start with, but someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Well, the Toynami vs. Yamato issue is alot different than Takara vs Hasbro. When you're talking about Yamato vs. Toynami you're talking about different toys completely, but when you talk about Hasbro vs. Takara, you're only talking about cosmetic changes (or in the case of Binaltech/Alternators, die-cast vs. plastic). The Takara and Hasbro MPC Primes are going to be 95% identical. Only difference is the paint scheme and POSSIBLY the short stacks. Hasbro's version even has the same die-cast content as Takara's. I'm not defending Hasbro or anything, if you prefer Takara's paint scheme and/or longer stacks, by all means get that one. Like I said, I'm getting both, I have no loyalty to either company. Edit: spelling

Hasbro not at fault? Yeah right... As mentioned by countless others, if Hasbro chooses to label their G1 reissue Prime (as well as a G1 reish Megs) and MPC Prime as "adult toys only and not for children under the age of __ because of choking, poking, etc. hazard" and then sell them at places reserved for adult toy collectors like music stores, hobby/comic shops, or e-tailers, they wouldn't have to deal with the US child safety laws. But since they are a mega corporation out for profit, they will probably choose the short stacks instead of the cartoon accurate ones (that only Freaky Fan boys know about) to basically sell more of the toy. Basically this expensive toy is obviously made to satisfy a broader customer base and was never intended only for the TF fan/collector who can afford them. In addition to us 'Freaky Fan Boys' who are a gimme anyways, Hasbro is also aiming for those kids who can convince their mommies to spend $75 or more on a toy of a character design they probably have no real attachment to and thus the need for the child proofed stacks. Everyone knows mega corporations like Hasbro choose to be vague instead of having to explain the bottom line. Ummm....but it IS a toy....did I miss something? You think Takara wouldn't do the same? Just because they don't have to contend with the same laws as Hasbro doesn't mean they wouldn't do the same. Takara is a "mega corporation" just like Hasbro, and they're both "out to make a profit". In the end, I'm not too worried about it, I plan to get both a Takara and a Hasbro version.

Just for the record Hasbro has neither confirmed nor denied that MPC Prime will have the short stacks. On their site, they specifically state that they intend to have the full-length stacks. It's not Hasbro's fault if the stacks do get shortened though, it's those damn hippie child safety laws , the same laws that prevent us from ever seeing another G1 Megatron reissue or MPC. Now, the battle damage thing, that's all Hasbro there.

Nope, although IIRC, they did change the pronouniation from Fokker (short "o," how it's supposed to be pronounced to something like "fohker" (long "o") to keep over sensitive parents from accidentally hearing it as "#*$%er" or "*#$% her." They did indeed pronounce it "Foke-er" in Robotech.

Well, technically, the low-viz portion of the paint scheme is mainly for atmospheric conditions and FAST packs are only for out-of-atmosphere conditions so....ah hell, it just looks cool alright

This got moved? You have got to be kidding me .

I always assumed that the spelling of Roy's last name was changed to "Fokker" for Robotech because the spelling "Focker" is too close to...well, you know.

Well, they weren't call signs per se, but many times they are refered to by squadron + number (e.g. Skull 1, Vermillion 1, etc.). It's like that in Star Wars too (at least in the movies, I have no knowledge of the expanded universe).

Wow! Very ballsy. I'd never have the nerve to even put the stickers/decals on let alone re-paint the FAST packs, but they are definitely schweet!! nice job for sure.

I hear ya man, the Macross snobs are out of control. Whether the toys carry the Macross or Robotech moniker doesn't really make a difference, they're all based on the same thing. I could understand if he was asking a question about a Transformer or something, but it's still a Valk toy, whether the package says Robotech or Macross.

I voted Roy...the original Skull Leader

No, the 1/60's hands are not that big. Those are obviously new hands created just for the GBP. The normal 1/60 hands are not "rounded" nor do they come with two closed fists (just one).

VF-1

Here's the non-video version for those who can't get the videos to play (like me ): <--Link-->

The 1/60's have removable hands? I only have the Elint which only had one pair, do other 1/60's come with multiples? Can I order other hand sets somewhere? Yes, all of the 1/60's except the VE-1 Elint and VT-1 Ostrich come with two sets of hands. I don't know of anywhere that sells just the hands though.

They are detachable hands, in the same vein as the 1/60's. From what I have gathered, it comes with two sets of non-articulated hands and a set of articulated hands (the articulated ones appear to be the same ones from previous 1/48 releases).

I don't know if I'd call it a "flaw" per se, but I do think that gerwalk mode is the 1/60's weakest mode (both literally and figuratively). Not a big fan of the twist below the knee either...it's just....ugly IMHO.

I thought it might get a laugh or two.

RT.com shows Kakizaki's 1A with no U.N.SPACY logo on the legs, but it's Robotech so....well....err...take it with a grain of salt I suppose.

I would want both. But if I had to speculate as to which would sell better overall, I would say the 1J so I voted for the 1J.

That price isn't that high, it's the same price they were selling the super/strike valks for. Remember, the GBP comes bundled WITH a VF-1J.

Seems more than a few hours have passed. Living up to that lazy reputation, eh? j/k Edit: Becuz Eye kant spel

Battroid Do they fold up into the arms, or do they need to be removed for fighter mode?