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I just received my copy of this from Mandarake. Comparing to my VF-31AX Mirage Custom, this toy is light years better. The tabs go right in, no trimming needed. The only “thing” is the mini-gun pods not tabbing in all the way and the inherent looseness at the wing roots. I think this is a design flaw and not something that can be fixed. I have just handles it a little, have not transformed it yet. Have to say that my initial impression is a good one. Twich
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I figured that it was probably misaligned, or jostled. I am looking forward to this, also really looking forward to your review of it Jenius! Twich
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The landing gear seems to be pretty well detailed as well. Looks like the gunpod will touch the ground though, unless that display is mistransformed. Twich
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Super Macross Mecha Fun Time Discussion Thread!
twich replied to Valkyrie Driver's topic in Movies and TV Series
Now I know from being on these boards for almost 2 decades and from discussions, humans, as of the late 2060's can synthesize fold carbon rather well, but still lack the ability to synthesize fold quartz. The fold carbon is present on the base line VF-31, and I may assume incorrectly, but is located next to the monitor turret on the spine of the fighter craft. I also recall you translating the fact that in the VF-31AX Variable Fighter Master File that one of the versions of the YF-29 had Fold Carbon in place of Fold Quartz to try to get the tap on the limitless energy from fold space to power the Energy Conversion Armor in all modes and power the weapons and boost the engine output to try to match the YF-29 that SMS let Alto use in the last battle with the Varja. Very interesting stuff. Twich -
Check out the gap in the forearms…..seems the lower arm might split apart to hide the hand, kind of reminds me of their Hi Metal R VF-2SS toy. Twich
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Super Macross Mecha Fun Time Discussion Thread!
twich replied to Valkyrie Driver's topic in Movies and TV Series
Not that I have read any Gundam books, but in my mind, Minofsky(sp?) particles where explained away in the same nebulous way that Robotech explained Protoculture fueling their Very-tech’s. All the gundam shows that I have seen use the particle field as a way to obscure sensors and to show where mobile suits have been and done battle. This explanation is rather interesting. Thank you for showing us this neat little nugget. Twich -
So I am curious about this “floating” VF-1…..Is it just a thin plastic shell with magnets in the bottom to create the repelling effect from the base? Seems an interesting desk ornament. Twich
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Sorry, was not trying to sound snarky with that response, but for me, the cost of shipping it from HK does come into effect, for the overall "inexpensiveness" of the toy. I meant to flush out my initial response by saying that if BBTS or similar e-tailer were to sell this new, cheaper packaged VF-1 for $90, then that is what I would consider to be a good deal. The $190 for the three toys is a "good deal". The cost of shipping though is a bit of a deal breaker. Twich
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well, when the cost of the shipping is equal to, or greater than the cost of the toy itself....... Twich
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So I wonder how much "less expensive" will be the price? Without stand, missiles and reduced packaging, would that justify a $50 price decrease? That might just make this a offer too good to pass up. Twich
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Thank You, I can see the resemblance, though certainly more organic looking then the VF-25 Super Pack Boosters Twich
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Watching this video, I am very impressed by this DX YF-21. The tampo does not bother me, the belly plates do not have glaring gaps, I remember first getting the Yamato 1/72 YF-21 Fast Pack toy when it first came out and couldn’t help thinking it looked like a rear end jacked up muscle car……look how far better this is? there will always be things that not everyone will like, but I sure am glad that I will be getting the opportunity to own a 1/60ish scale YF-21, when Bandai releases this beast! Twich
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Unfortunately, I have not owned a Macross Design Work Book since early 2000’s, so I am out of the loop. Twich
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After I posted, I went and watched the video. I actually kind of dig the stylized VF-1J. The fighter mode reminds me of the VF-2SS, which someone already pointed out. Whatever the case, hope it is good quality and affordable. Twich
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So, I’m confused since everything is in prototype grey….the VF-1J says it is a transformable action figure, but the thing with the VF-1D head is a non-transforming action figure? it is difficult to gauge scale from a still photo. How big is this? HMR size, or closer to the new ThreeZero or Arcadia size? Thanks! Twich
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Don’t know why, put I am really excited about ThreeZero’s VF-1. Can’t wait to start seeing these out in the wild. Twich
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Thanks for posting this! Twich
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I assume this says “coming some time in 2024?” Twich
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I noticed that too….seems kind of weird to forget to put the heads on your display valkyries, but what do I know?!? Twich
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I think that they making several colors of the JOTUN valkyrie with color coordination of the armor is cool! I wonder how much diecast the battlepod and Glaug will have with it. Twich
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I was silly and asked for the Switch Lite, because I never saw myself wanting to play the switch in anything other than handheld mode. I played through Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Witcher 3 on the Switch Lite and I absolutely Loved it, then the Switch OLED came out and I asked for it, because of the awesome screen. I remember the original PS Vita with the OLED screen and how much more awesome it was then the next version without it. Twich
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to me, this one picture, the nose of the VF-5000 reminds me greatly of the VF-0D Shin Custom from Macross Zero. I know that they were both designed by Kawamori, but how many years apart was this? The VF-5000 is from the late 80's, early 90's.....the VF-0 from early 2000's....pretty interesting! Twich
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or heck, maybe entice them to start to sell some of those toys again, do another production run? I would not mind another crack at any of the Macross Zero line of Valkyries and re-release the SV-51 to e-tailers outside of Japan. BBTS had Nora's SV-51y for over $400 USD.....way too much money. Twich
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It is also back up at Big Bad Toy Store! Twich
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I think that it is really cool him standing next to the XB-70 Valkyrie with the VF-1J Valkyrie. I wonder when this was taken? I noticed in the thread talking about the Bandai DX Chogokin YF-21 that showed up at Otacon 2023 that in addition to the YF-21 and YF-19, they also had the Bandai Hi-Metal R VF-0S and the VF-4A. Could this mean that Bandai is fixing to release the VF-4A under the WWM banner? I would not mind picking up the VF-4A Hi Metal R, I have the VF-4G in Focker colors, and it is a good toy, but I would like the Hi-Metal R version to be available here, in the US at a US e-tailer. Twich