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It's not a new Valk, but it is still an all time favorite for many people ... even in 2006. This just shows how iconic, classic, sturdy, and well built this Valk really is.

HOLY FOCKER!!!

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Happy New Year! The year 2006 was one of the best years for Yamato Macross toys. They threw almost everything at us ... VF-1 Low Viz camo, Low Viz camo GBP, VF-1 super stealth (along with the biggest toy box ever made), Angel Birds, green VF-1 of that fat guy that got [spoiler ALERT] killed, display stands (with ipod nano colors), VF-0S (which gave us the term "floppiness"), VF-0A, YF-19 (with the infamous crooked gunpod!!!). There were just one good annoucement after another and that made for a very exciting year. These were all released this year, right??? Of all these Yamato toys released this year, which one was your favorite? As much as I like the YF-19, my vote goes to the VF-0A. The YF-19 could have been my favorite, but it was not perfect. The VF-0A on the other hand is close to perfection. It looks good in all 3 modes, all the QC issues from the 0S have been addressed, the color looks great, the details are awesome (rotating seat, feet exhast, etc), innovative transformation that does not require going to the gym, and it just plain looks cool. Here's hoping for an exiting 2007! Now it's time for me to party soon and I'll check back next year! Remember, don't drink and then try to transform a YF-19 (you will be sorry in the morning)!!! Hahahaha. Added Poll as requested.

Happy New Year! The year 2006 was one of the best years for Yamato Macross toys. They threw almost everything at us ... VF-1 Low Viz camo, Low Viz camo GBP, VF-1 super stealth (along with the biggest toy box ever made), Angel Birds, green VF-1 of that fat guy that got [spoiler ALERT] killed, display stands (with ipod nano colors), VF-0S (which gave us the term "floppiness"), VF-0A, YF-19 (with the infamous crooked gunpod!!!). There were just one good annoucement after another and that made for a very exciting year. These were all released this year, right??? Of all these Yamato toys released this year, which one was your favorite? As much as I like the YF-19, my vote goes to the VF-0A. The YF-19 could have been my favorite, but it was not perfect. The VF-0A on the other hand is close to perfection. It looks good in all 3 modes, all the QC issues from the 0S have been addressed, the color looks great, the details are awesome (rotating seat, feet exhast, etc), innovative transformation that does not require going to the gym, and it just plain looks cool. Here's hoping for an exiting 2007! Now it's time for me to party soon and I'll check back next year! Remember, don't drink and then try to transform a YF-19 (you will be sorry in the morning)!!! Hahahaha.

OK, Done. For the Yamato 1/60 Scale Macross Zero Survey, should number #2 say "1/60 Scale VF-0A Production Versions " instead of "VF-0S Production Versions"?

Looks the the fastest YF-19 to make it to the US was from Samurai Monkey ... it must have had a fold boster attached to it! I've ordered from him before and he definitely sends things out quickly, and at a good price. Last thing I heard, he moved out of Japan?? So far, here are the YF-19 arrival dates to the US: 1) Dec 12 - Samurai Monkey 2) Dec 15 - HLJ 3) Dec 19 - Action-HQ 4) Dec 20 - LAFtoys 5) Dec 22 - Ebay

Merry Christmas everyone! I know a lot of people wanted the YF-19 in time for Christmas ... so who actually has one in there hands. If you got one before Christmas, where did you order from, when did it arrive, and what country are you in? If yours have not arrived yet, what retailers are you waiting on? I'm trying to find out which retailer gets the Yamato stuff the fastest. So far, I think people who ordered from HLJ, LAFtoys, Image Anime, and of course people who live in asia were able to get one already. Anyone else I missed?

Here's my new YF-19, safety tucked away in the display cabinet along with my other macross plus stuff. Sorry for the crappy pic.

I got my YF-19 last Wednesday from LOS (good retailer) and I still can't put it down. I like playin ... ehh, I mean, transforming this thing. It's totally different from the VF-0/VF-1 transformations. Good thing Graham did the videos or I would snapped off the front end! Overall, I really like it, it's pretty big and yet it looks very sleek. Like everyone else, I have wheel problems and the crooked gundpod. As mentioned by someone eariler, the gunpod problem seems to be from the gunpod handle not being thick enough. I put the VF-0 gunpod, which is thicker, on the YF-19 and it came out straight (see picture). I think Yamato should fix the gunpod, recall on all the defective ones, and send everyone the fixed gunpod free of charge. Car companies do that all the time and the Wii controller straps got recalled, so why can't Yamato do the same? I know, I know ... it not a safety concern, but how can you get the bad guys if you can't shoot straight! BTW, the upcoming fast packs look great! I wish we can get just the fast pack (for like $20) and skip the fold boster.

For the flight suit, will there be hoses that connect from the backpack to the back of the helmet (like the wonderfest exclusives)? How likely is that feature and how likely is the light-up chest plate feature going to happen? Also, what color will the face sheild be (clear, or tinted blue, or something else)?

Lordy, after seeing how it transforms, I'm keeping mine in fighter mode! hahaha. Thanks for the videos Graham ... they were bloody good, mate! The videos will be a big help for everyone. There will be less MW members screaming their heads off and running to the forums when pieces of their YF-19 start popping off. Wait, what am I talking about, people here love to coming to the forums to scream and complain. I think if you take your time and not man-handle (like Graham), things will stay in place. With a toy this detailed, you're going to have small complicated parts to deal with. It's good to see that things can be popped back into place. As for the gunpod ... c'mon guys, we all have crooked gunpods. As long as you can shoot straight, it's all good! I personally think the transformation process is very compliated and intricate. I don't know how the peeps at Yamato can think up with stuff like that...it just amazes me. When is Yamato going to make something that tranforms itself automatically with a push of a button? That would probably cost like $20,000, but that would be the ultimate toy! BTW Graham, how many dogs do you have in your neighboorhood, and how do you get a good night sleep?

Thanks for the pics! Looks like it can hold a good pose. Still can't believe that's a $200 toy tho...makes the VF-0 looks like a bargin, because the zero valks looks more beefy. Man, I can spend hours in that store like that. I really need to visit Japan sometime soon again. I miss all the eye candy and the sensory overload!

The Yamato pics doesn't really look any different from the pics on the first page. All the colors look to be the same. Must be just the lighting. Still looks good to me, because I'm impress with the somewhat complicated paint scheme. Lets face it, they could of just gave us a simple boring repaint, but instead they made it look like a cool customized work.

That box will look good under my Christmas tree....even though it looks like a cake box. The inside stuff looks yummy though, mmmmm, Yumato.

I don't know. The fold booster looks like a carry handle. I guess we can all carry our YF-19s like a purse. Will this thing have a light feature?

Thanks for the link ikhii. I'll just insert the pics in here. credit goes to whoever made them. Sorry, can't read Japanese. The Japanese reads "Don't steal my pictures or I will chop off your thingy with my samurai sword while you sleep" hahaha. Just messing with ya (I'm pretty sure it doesn't say that)??

Oh yes, it will be mine. I've been waiting for something like this. Looks great. I have a feeling there will be tons of different GBP repaints. This is one cow that yamato will milk until the nipples get sore. Wait, do cows have nipples, or are they utters? Anyways, I don't blame them, the 1/48 scale GBP is a very well designed accessory.

According to BBTS: MACROSS 1/5000 SUPER DIMENSION FORTRESS - TRANSFORMER MODEL KIT: We are not sure of the exact size of this kit, but given the price point its bound to be big and a lot of fun to assemble. This kit actually transforms between ship and mecha, and is priced at $159.99 - great images are available here: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product...amp;mode=retail So it's a model kit. "given the price point its bound to be big" hahahaha. I don't think so...it should say "given the price point, its another expensive Macross toy"

Looks great. Keep the macross stuff coming!

The VF-0 is cool, but the VF-1 will alway be a classic. Plus it has the best looking accessory out there ..... STRIKE FAST PACKS!!

SDF1 COSTING $500

November magazines? It's still September where I live. Just how big is the time difference between Asia and the United States ... I though it was 1 day, not 2 months? hahaha. Anyways, thanks for the new pics. I don't know how you can keep all these Yamato secrets without exploding. It must feel good to relieve some built up pressure every once in awhile. Maybe one of these days you're gonna snap and reveal all!

Very nice score. The head sculpts might be a little off, but overall I think they look pretty cool. I really like the look of the flight suits, the chest plate details, and back pack features, and even the led lights. The helmet definitely needs the visor. I hope Popbox can pull off something similiar, but with their current head sculps. I hope they are taking notes on what can be done.

I hear you .... remember this thread: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?...c=17460&hl= I was complaining when the prices were at $150, and I said I will stop if it hits $175. I'm going to retract that statement and say, "If it goes over $200, then I'm done." (Next year I'm going to say if it hits $250, then I'm done ... for reals this time) hahaha