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The SV-51 seems less complicated

I initially disagreed with this statement as most people probably would, but then as I thought about the transformation, it seems complicated because we aren't used to it.

1)Arms drop straight down, (VF-0's arms are tucked inside and have to turn out)

2)Legs drop straight down (Same as VF-0)

3)Head position stays in relatively the same position during the transformation, just pops up (VF-0 has to flip up from the underside through a hole)

5)The cockpit area of the fighter could really be described as the only complicated part of the tansformation and all it is doing is rotating to put the pilot out of harms way. Not a whole lot worse then how the head has to fold up then the body folds in half on the VF-0.

6)The Wings fold up neatly, as do the VF-0's, though the VF-0 is definitely easier here.

I do however disagree that the SV-51 has alot more kibble though. SV-51 wing kibble is just above the shoulders where the VF-0 wing kibble is below the butt (and therefore not as easily seen from the front). If you leave the missiles off in battroid, the wings are mostly out of the way, even with one set of missile pods on it is still relatively neat. However, if you add a set of missile pods to the VF-0 in battroid mode, then you will see some wing kibble!

I make no excuses for the VF-25 though, its like it has a Beta fighter still attached to its back after it transforms to battroid!

I don't have any Mac 7 toys, and even though I would pass on the Blazer and Kai, I would definitely buy a Yamato VF-17.

What does the re-release/ package renewal schedule look like?

It's not like I MUST have the clear canopy, since a few of my Valks like the VE-1 and VT-1 have the rainbow tint, but I'd rather not pick up the current versions (especially at their inflated price) only to have Yamato reissue them shortly after with the new upgrades.

As far as a good source for the VE-1 goes, besides eBay, I know there was one up for sale here on the MWF, but the box was a bit bashed up.

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=34077

Graham, any insight on the VF-1S's would be greatly appreciated

HLJ has an VF-1S strike hikaru for an ok price, and with %50 of EMS you have apretty good

deal....

http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00179

Unfortunately, it looks like the Phalanx is dead.

Thats too bad. One could safely then assume there will be no Spartan either.

Any other thoughts...anyone???

My anniversary Roy has the old hip lock and tinted canopy but fixed shoulders...I love him. He may be my favorite valk.

I don't think The rainbow is a problem (I like it on my 11B as well), but if you must have a clear canopy then you will have to wait, and who knows for how long.

Anyone know a good source for a VE-1? speaking of DYRL valks.

For a second I thought this was EXO thread. DARN.

Ha! sorry to get your hopes up...Maybe he will read it?

Have any of you enterprising individuals ever considered making a YF-19 FAST pack arm unit? http://www.macross2.net/m3/macrossplus/yf-19/yf-19-weapon.gif

Probably lots of work, but it could use the gunpod slot and shield slot to clip into...Man that would be badass. Anything that can one shot a Monster is ok in my books. If I knew anything about resins and molding I would try.

Yamato should make that and a rocket booster pack for the 11B as an accessories pack together with the X-9. Dream big eh?

Least favourite is probably the SV-51. I think the magazine looks way too clunky and ruins the sleek barrel.

I used to think this until I realized what they were going for with its design. I think it was made to look like a classic WW1 area machine gun such as the Lewis gun, or more probably the Russian Degtyarev DP DPM RP-46 http://world.guns.ru/machine/mg34-e.htm

I suppose that doesn't change the way it looks but at least I can appreciate the design choice which makes me like it more.

Bayonets have always turned my crank. 11B for me.

I have a question...While Vtol fans are great and cool on the SV-51, does any plane with a Gerwalk mode really need these?

I suppose they may add some thrust to Battroid and some maneuvering to fighter... As a VTOL mechanism though it seems as though this would be pointless.

In a different universe, where the SV-51 and VF-0 were competing against each other as designs, and not on opposite sides of a war (like Project Supernova) what design do you think would have come out on top and why?

I will stir the pot and start the debate by suggesting the SV-51 because of its close quarters battle advantage given by the periscope.

One reason I love AmiAmi is for their great customer service. I had a bit of a problem with the last order I received and they got back to me the same day with a solution. Simply brilliant.

I am happy to hear this, I have a VF-1J 1/60 GBP ordered through them

I also have a SV-51 Ivanov coming in through Locus HK...I know the Ivanov is not without its problems, but damn, if you are only going to have only one SV-51 paint scheme...

Transformed 3 times, armour applied once in Battroid mode.

$150 plus shipping

Images to follow in about a week ( I am off on a hunting trip)

Ok, no one has pulled the trigger yet, here are some pictures.

The box is not mint and came to me in its current condition. It has a small tear near the front right flap, a small crease on the front left and some of the back corners are dented. Everything else is perfect as far as I can tell. If you want a specific shot of something let me know

jay

Nice... this is my family

I think your skull one paint scheme is my fav...for obvious reasons

a doucheb@g

I would open the banged up one

Anybody deal with Overdrive recently? Seems like they have not updated their site for a while.

Yup, got my toy right away, though they didn't respond to my message

Transformed 3 times, armour applied once in Battroid mode.

$150 plus shipping

Images to follow in about a week ( I am off on a hunting trip)

subycon ...Thanks for the great valk

Given that Basara actually flew two custom variants of said Valks says something about the model.

Reason for me to minus a vote!

I think the fighter mode is pretty amazing, again it just looks like a killing machine.

I am in your camp.

Admittedly, when I first saw Zero I hated it but seeing the yamato model in the various modes and then watching transformation videos gave me a new appreciation for this VF, now it is one of my favorite designs in all modes.

I have a small home so I needed to dig most of them from boxes, so I didn't have time to dress them up, except for 1/48 M&M, who come with the FAST packs on.

I figured it was something like that.

Well, she can style her hair just by thinking about it...

Fascinating!

Well that changes everything! No more plot holes in frontier!

Pics I took last November:

No 1/60 GBP, or VF-25S armoured? And you call that a collection.....

j/k, that is an astounding collection and it looks like minus Max and Milia, none of your valks wear FAST packs.

I on the other hand am a sucker for fast packs (even the silly Mac plus ones, though the fold booster is cool)

Possibly, as it's like a full minute, it's kind of hard to miss.

Just confirmed, it is not present ( I will have to update my review I guess). The scene goes from Sheryl sleeping on the bed after getting hit by Alto (with Grace talking in the backgorund) to Ozma's car and no talking. Luckily I am currently downloading/seeding the 720P version with hard coded subtitles...It may help my enjoyment getting a better sense of plot.

Or maybe not much talking/plot, just Grace bewbs?