doodler7

hmmm...i'd always loved mechanical stuff...thanks to japanese cartoons and childhood friends/teachers who said i "suck" at drawing...they provided the fuel to get me to doodle a lot.

i switched majors a couple of times...from mechanical, architectural and to finally, graphic design...too bad i couldn't make it to Art Center in Pasadena, CA...but i say, if you like what you're illustrating, just keep doing it and make a mark in the world (actually a well know cartoonist gave me that advise).

besides Radd, UN Marine and Sithlord, do any of you guys have illustrations on a website we can all check-out?

jason

Durable, as in better than model kits...you know, just based on materials used and functionality (don't forget the detailed forms)...these valkyries are well balanced.

Of course, there are parts we wish Yamato would create as die-cast parts.

For the price we're paying, these valkyries are meant to be displayed, and transformed once in a while...you can't treat them like Sigma 6 figures.

Heh, and they're perfect for illustration references!

my vf-0s arrived wednesday from tmpanime.com also...everything's cool except with the right chest armor stub (which at first looked as if it cracked off the chest plate) ... it's just loose.

very nice indeed.

yamato should have made this vf-0s into a 1/48 scale, even for a $190 price ... i think we'll still buy it ... it's inevitable ... we macross/robotech fas are all grows-up, makin' money ... no way you'll pass on these valkyries.

overall, i think these are by far the best representation of valkyries by a company; looks, durability, customization and details...er, until some new materials are created for joints to pave way for more poseable versions (like those revoltech joints).

9.5 for me, out of 10.

i think you mean the super stealth VF-1J, huh? the super stealth version comes with a VF-1J and a fastpack. while the regular stealth just comes with VF-1J. kyatsu

so is this new stealth version a limited version?

and why the heck is the package so big? what else is inside that the vf-1j does not have?

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OOPS...sorry, i meant the vf-1j miria super valkyrie deluxe...what's inside the new super valkyrie stealth that the super valkyrie miria does not have?

are you guys all planning to buy the stealth, do you guys recommend waiting for the next production run?

so is this new stealth version a limited version?

and why the heck is the package so big? what else is inside that the vf-1j does not have?

ridiculous ... trying, and about to complete all binaltechs that's currently available ... close to $1100. (withouth the BTAs and the newly chinese version "metal transform")

my biggest ebay purchase so far is a yamato 1/48 low viz at $287, shipping included (water decals applied, but everything included with unapplied original decals)

does this count?

it looks like the stealth valkyrie by itself and the package with the armor are up in sales...everyone's buying them more than the green low viz ... do you guys think the stealth is worth the buy?

or just buy for the next set of valkyries?

I don't know gang...I'm still waiting for mine.

I think Yamato should have stuck with the 1/48 scale for this VF-0S, and for other future macross plus valkyries.

But we'll see how it goes...I'm still not digging the battroid mode...just too much lines and angles...and at $150 a pop...the looks definitely gotta top functionality.

Fighter mode on the other hand looks great.

man, lots of releases in a matter of two to three months ...

... do you guys know if the Low Viz ver. 2 is a "Limited Edition" ?

I think i'll skip the purchase for now, and buy later...but I am asking because I do not want to go through the whole ordeal like acquiring the LV v1, and having to pay up to three times the normal price.

And as for the Stealth versions...they're not limited, correct?

Arrgh, I am getting ready to buy an engagement ring and pay for a custom, I will have to wait until the second release, argh.

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Knight26!

What are you talking about! Like that dirty guy from Waterboy says, "Go for it!"

I bought the engagement ring while in the middle of the a 1/48 Low Viz acquisition, a CF and a Koenig Monster!

Now, I'm debating whether to buy or not buy the upcoming GBP v2, Stealth and Low Viz v2 ... cuz my fiancée and I are in limbo on the wedding invitations issue.

I didn't tell her about the VF-0 purchase though...hee hee.

You can do it man! I earn peanuts as a designer...I'm sure you folks are better off too!

Jason

nerds.

heh heh.

me too!

but, true fighter mode looks great. the battloid mode is just straight...the robot looks too stiff. and yamato better have tightened the ankles because these 1/48 are just too wobbly...especially with the GBP armor.

and the box...sheeesh man! we're paying over $150 for this thing...man, those guys can sure use some new fresh graphic designers. and one can't even display the box because it's huge.

i know it's too early to judge, so i'm waiting for mine from tmpanime and we'll see.

stealth was alright...low viz jets...half r-type, half yf-22...i think if those fools would have made a macross live movie, it would have done way better...

but of course it's not the jets we're talking about here...hells no...you guys know that it's Jessica Biel that we need to talk about!

so uh, anyway, anyone here tried disecting a 1/48 F-14 so that it follows a silimar transformation as the Yamato jets?

dude, it doesn't look like a sci-fi phaser/laser/blaster anymore when you added that forearm-grip-looking thing...just like a regular pistol now.

feh. I can see why apple zealots would find that humerous since they all get spoon fed everything from the great steve jobs... same hardware, same software. After all, since everyone is using the same product, no one needs to know what it does and what it needs. Of course if you're some dumb PC user with all these different choices in OS, music software, different hardware connfigurations and actually care about and know what's inside your box then gosh, maybe that stuff is actually useful.

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i don't know about spoon fed. apple just creates aesthetically better packaging. and it's cool that way because their marketing "strategerie" separates them from the rest of software and hardware manufacturers.

if an apple or dumb PC user decides to make a purchase, i'm sure each makes an effort by common sense to do a research before making a purchase.

and as for microsoft, they could care less about the look of their packaging because they know they have dumb PC users by the balls; since 90% of computer users are on windows based machines.

The 1/60 VF-0S will be as tall as the 1/48s right? The 0 will have a rotating cockpit, though the body a little different in the cockpit area, that should provide a good example on how to set up the rotation points.

Absolutely amazing...thank you for the photos, Dave!

These are great! Man, that 178 is so "buff!"

Great job!

Port!

Nice Job! Would it be possible if you can have the Strike stand next to a perfect grade and take a snap shot...how about next to the MK II or the GP-01?

I would like to get this model kit, but would like to see how it look next to perfect grades.

Thanks!

Hi,

Hopefully this is not a repost...but have you guys seen the new trailer for Another Century's Episode 2?

There are actually Valkyries on this game.

I have not seen the first game for PS2...but the animation looks sweet.

I think as a bonus, they should have a "what if" easter-egg...comparing pilots and their abilities...basically who's better and who's the best!

http://www.ace-game.jp/

Jason

Sounds good EXO ... I'm down ... is there a deadline for the art submission?

feudallordcult, I think your best bet is to save a portion of your earnings specifically for Toys...if you're serious about this whole collection thing. When I got the GBP-1 armor, it was closure...er until the next similar add-on for 1/48 valkyrie comes along.

1) 'got engaged 6 months ago and we're 13 months away from our wedding. i'm able to buy a valkyrie every two months...if not, that money goes to savings...but i'm also trying to complete my perfect grade gundams (including all other 1/60 gundams) and all binaltechs.

2) no a completist ... one of each is fine for me, plus there's no more space in our apartment.

3) just keep an eye out for those specific text blurbs; "limited edition" etc ...

another thing that can help is a freelance job on the side. right now we're saving up for our wedding ... and house is next.

prices of houses in san diego, california are not so nice...sooo...we're thinking about the midwest ... or texas .... damn it.

good luck.

got some pics up...a little overboard, but i was excited and tingly all over...like when ralphie got his red rider, lever locking spring air, 4.5 mm bb rifle...

... sigh ...

http://www.teamvariance.com/downloads/gbp/

i'm already guessing that yamato may bring out a similar armor parts set for the 1/60 vf-0s.

so whatcha' think?

heh heh ... finally got my set too ... had the box delivered at work.

nice pics SaveRobotech, the 1/60 vf-0s is suppose to be taller than the 1/48 correct, by about 2 cm?

can you guys tell/confirm?

Very nice collection stuffparties.

And great case too! Is that thing air-tight?

That OG Voltron is dope!

Are you getting the GBP armor soon?

Graphic Designer / Illustrator ... but mostly doing production work, currently working on our boxing website's ring card girls ... keeps this month interesting.