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For sheer firepower and intimidation factor, I would have to say that the SV-51 is the winner hands down. The only advantage that I see for the VF-0 is that it has laser head turrets (1 or 2) depending on model. The SV-51 would probably be even more intimidating if the hip guns were replaced by lasers or if there was a head laser or 2 attached to the head/telescope unit on the SV-51. I think that the gunpod is much more hardy and is field reloadable, while the VF-0 is not. Twich

Personally, I think that this is really going to be an awesome design and an awesome toy to get in the year 2011. I only was able to get the VF-25F 1/60 from Bandai, I wanted the VF-27, but it was so difficult to obtain that I had to pass. Getting the hope of a new toy in the DX 1/60 line is very inviting, and I really like the looks of the new Valk. I like that it takes the best elements of the VF-25/YF-19/VF-27/SV-51 and combines them, as these are my favorite Valkyries. I agree though that final judgement will have to wait for the complete picture of the design in all three modes. Twich

Now I am a little confused. I know that one of the images posted here states that the YF-29 will be a 1/100 model kit, but I have read elsewhere that this will also be a DX 1/60 from Bandai. Did I read that incorrectly, or will there also be a toy of the 1/60 YF-29? any clarification would be appreciated. Twich

I agree that when I look at the SV-51 Design, even the Mass Production Model, I get this sense of menace and sheer Danger. The Gunpod is practical and has a realistic storage method while in GERWALK and Battroid. If I could have one wish, I would wish that Yamato or Bandai would re-release(release in Bandai case) this toy with the style and lines of the Yamato model, but the ruggedness of a Bandai ala the VF-25 DX series. I Love My SV-51a from Yamato, but I do not like the fact that it is sooo floppy and the fact that the Tail Fins/Arm Shields do not stay in place no matter what I do to them. I saw some Fanart of the SV-51 recently and it is amazing how much the profile of the SV-51 reminds me of the YF-21. Twich

I think that the most innovative and original Valkyrie designed is the SV-51. Look at all that it can do, and it is the biggest valkyrie of the non VA/VB variety. I am in love with the design and I just wish that it had been designed with head lasers and arm lasers like the VF-17 and YF-21 VF-22S. Twich

On the subtitled version that I saw/read, it said that the reason why his VF-25F went offline was that the pulse was jamming the navigation system, but was not causing damage to the valkyrie. Maybe I remember it wrong. Twich

Well, those are indeed CGI images of the SV-51, but they are just black and white copies of Nora's Valkyrie, you can tell by the flame designs on the images. They are also a bit grainy, I was hoping for something in color, and also less grainy in High Resolution. Thank You for pointing those out to me! Twich

Hello, I would really like to find some good quality CGI pictures of the SV-51Alpha(Mass Production type). I would very much like these to be as large as possible and I cannot seem to find any of this particular valkyrie. Any help or direction to where I can find it would be great. Twich Edit-To clarify, I have found many images of the SV-51R flown by Nora and DD. I have the Yamato toy of the SV-51alpha, and I want to get a good collection of imagery of the mass production SV-51 for a project that I am doing. There are particularly no pictures of this model in GERWALK mode. Any pictures or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Thanks for the screw-tightening suggestion! Will give it a whirl Twich

Hello, I recently got a Yamato 1/60 SV-51a Mass Production model toy. I just transformed it for the first time from fighter to battroid mode, and noticed that the legs and arms and the stabilizers are really loose and floppy. Is there anyway, short of disassembly to correct the problem? Thanks! Twich

Hello, I was looking for a good stand to go with my Bandai Chogokin 1/60 VF-25F Non Fast pack version. Does Bandai sell this separately? Or is there another source that is perhaps a little more reasonably priced? Any suggestions? I have seen in peoples sigs, Flex Stands, but are these able to take a 1/60 scal Valkyrie toy? I am really confused. Thanks! Twich

Hello, I do not know if this is the most appropriate place for this discussion, but if it is in the wrong place, then MODS, please move it. I was wondering if we could discuss possible suggestions for upgrading previous mecha to modern (Macross Frontier) level engines and power. My vote would be for upgrading the SV-51 to Macross Frontier levels. What would be your suggestions to make this already great mecha space worthy and capable of competing with the likes of the VF-171, VF-25 and possibly the VF-27? 1. Upgrade the engines-give it the same engines as the VF-25, like the FF-3001 2. Strengthen the airframe to current G-Force/stress levels. 3.? What are your suggestions? Please discuss! Twich

My wife ordered me a Yamato 1/60 SV-51a from HK Collectibles for our anniversary/Valentines Day present. She ordered it on Tuesday 2/9/10 and payed for speedpost. As of checking the status, it says that it was shipped from the Hong Kong PO, but no details on when it is set to arrive. The website indicates that Speedpost is 3-4 Business Days delivery. Twich

Didnt realize I posted my question in the wrong spot, but thank you for moving it, and thank you for answering the question. I am always curious about that sort of thing, and it is nice to see proof that there is something in the line art, and not just anime magic behind things. Thanks again for the pic and discussion. Twich

Hello, Has it ever been discussed what the secondary thrusters help the VF-25 achieve forward motion in GERWALK mode? I know most all the other valkyries have some secondary thruster unit for motion in Gerwalk, but I dont know if the VF-25 having this. Does it rely on the thrusters of the Super/Armored Fast Packs solely? I know that it has massive thrust in each of its engines, but is that enough? Discuss- Twich

Thanks! Was distracted by all the eye- candy and didn't see it. Twich

Ok, quick question. Can someone post release date for the movie please? Thank you. Twich

Hello, I am very interesting in getting a 1/60 VF-25S or VF-25F, now the question I have is whether the basic models without Fast/Armored Packs come with stands, or is that only for the ones that come with Armored/Fast Packs? Please let me know. Thank You Twich

Hello, I have a request for information on any shops selling Macross Bandai toys in California. I am currently in Buena Park, CA and tomorrow I am leave for home back to Spokane, Washington. I am driving, today I went to Anime Jungle located in LA, and after searching for it for 45 minutes, I finally found it, but it is closed on Tuesdays, and only Tuesdays...I am going to be going to Simi Valley, CA tomorrow and then on up to Vallejo, CA. I would really like to find a place that sells Macross toys, specifically the 1/60 DX Bandai Macross Frontier Valkyries and the VF100 Macross Frontier Valkyries. I dont want to go too much out of the way, but since my google searches have come up blank, and I am leaving tomorrow morning for Simi Valley, then Vallejo at 6am, I dont have much time to stay to go back to Anime Jungle. Is there anything shops that are near Vallejo that sell Bandai Macross Frontier Valks? Any assistance would be wonderful! Thank You! Twich

Hello, I see myself only being able to get a VF100 VF-25, I would prefer the VF-25S, armored would be better, but where is the cheapest place for an american to order on of these things? I have skimmed the 21 pages of the thread and I saw mentioned that the price was reduced? But I still see them for sale for 40-50 USD. Is this the reduced price? Any help or direction would be appreciated. Twich

Has anyone heard anymore information on the Warhammer 40k Space Marine game that I saw a short demo of a couple of weeks ago? Is this game coming to the PS3? I would really like to see this game, I just hope that they would not destroy the full functionality of a Space Marine to make this into a gimmicky Close Combat game as the demo seems to suggest. Any Thoughts? Twich

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Hello All, Okay, I am having a problem upgrading my phone from Windows Mobile 6.0 Standard to Windows Mobile 6.1 I have a HTC S621 smartphone and I have Unicel as my carrier. I have gone to the HTC, Unicel and other cellphone providers to see if there is an update for this phone because I want the latest version of the OS. I have only found upgrade ROM's for this phone available from other users, so I guess you could call them "cracked" versions of the upgrades. I dont know anything about upgrading phones or flashing the ROM for an update or anything of the sort. Can someone please help me out with an easy, step by step guide of where to get this upgrade for my phone and then how to apply this ROM to my phone without frakking up the phone and making it useless. Thank you to anyone who can lend a hand, I really want this and I am getting a little frustrated by the lack of resources that I am finding. Twich

I seem to recall that the VF-o had a similar door to access the engines. Maybe it is there for realism? Seems to be much too big for a flap or airbrake. But who knows. Thank You David for posting the picture. Twich