TrickyCustomer

Pre ordered the Collector's edition via GAME in the UK. £169 isn't cheap, but the 40cm Arsenal bird looks cool.  Can't wait to try the vr missions out. Wish the whole game could be played that way.

https://www.game.co.uk/en/ace-combat-7-skies-unknown-collector-edition-2538024?cm_mmc=Google+Shopping-_-Mint+Software-_-Mint+Software-_-+-+&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIltCc-I2n3gIVEpAYCh3J3ANFEAYYASABEgIm_vD_BwE

Looks like I need to order some of those spare antenna too! You would have thought Bandai would include a spare or softer material version like they did with the vf-25a. Not ideal but can be fixed I guess. 

Still waiting on my three dx 19's to arrive. Decided to throw these two into battroid mode ready for the 19 to hog the limelight. They transformed without issue and the joints are nice and tight. The 11b holds his gunpod like a champ. Not bad for an older release. The 21 can be a little wobbly on his feet. Once you sort the pose and balance, he looks like a boss. Can't wait to see how the 19 compares with these two. Hopefully someone will release the 11b and 21 in the near future. 

This is the only recent video I can find on the new yf-19, while we wait Apologies if it has already been posted here. I would have thought there would be some reviews out by now? 

I got a notification from NY that they were back in stock too. I got mine ordered through nin nin game, two from nippon figures based out of Italy and the last one from ami ami which I haven't paid for yet. I'm selling off most of my collection now so will only keep a few choice valks. 

I saw this on YouTube and thought it was the new mplus version review but sadly only get a short glimpse of it at the start. 

The  over/under boosters would be a worthy addition for a new mac plus vf-11 toy.

Transformimg this thing was put off for a long time. Trying to get it back into fighter was a pain in the ass. I couldn't get it to fighter 100% there were gaps and it never sat right. I decided to leave this guy in battroid. Thankfully I have another so one is never getting transformed! The lil drakens set sword and shield are a must for battroid imo. I love how this guy looks now. I prefer the Anubis look with his horns/ears upright too. It's a unique and interesting valkyrie. It woukd be a shame if they didn't do a white, green or mirage variant. 

Funnily enough I have not long put my yam vf-11b next to the Arcadia yf-19 for display. I had to borrow one of my sv262 stands as to make it look kind of in formation flight. The landing gear is down on the 19 but from certain angles it does the job. Size wise I didn't realise how small it is compared to the yf-19. A reissue/remould would be brilliant as the yam 11b while looking good, does feel kinda cheap and weak. I wouldn't feel confident transforming it and I know it's an old toy nowadays. I'm very fortunate to have one along with the 21.

I'm excited for the dx version. I have the Arcadia yf-19 here in fighter mode with my yam yf-21. Just waiting on the yeti stand now so I can have them in formation. 

3 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said:

They at least had the valk-specific adapter in clear plastic for the 262 and 31.

that's true, just need the rest to be clear plastic. The base doesn't bother me.

Really wish bandai would consider a clear plastic arm for their stands. 

https://twitter.com/tantheace2202/status/1035460510106304512?s=19

3 hours ago, seti88 said:

That isn't the DX version, the lack of tampo gives it away, not to mention the red chest stripe is actually on top! 

It looks to be the arcadia version with a custom forarm cannon.

3 hours ago, enphily said:

It's Yamato version

I shall hand my resignation in. I saw the arm cannon and thought it was legit. Goddamn it! haha

Another glimpse of battroid via macross gram 

15 minutes ago, Chronocidal said:

Ok, THAT looks amazing.  I never use those missiles on the YF-19, so I might have to beef a couple sets up to use on the VF-31s.  Though, Maybe some custom pylons would be a better start, since those would need to be mounted farther forward to deconflict with the control surfaces. Hmmmm...  

I agree, the Arcadia aren't perfect but will definitely go on. I just gently pressed them on. There are plenty of options to try. Give it a go! 

1 minute ago, seti88 said:

a glimpse of whats to come with the 19 DX ordinance. hopefully those fit nicely..

I'm sure the clips will fit better and hopefully the missiles won't be as prone to falling off. I ordered a few dx yf-19's so should have a decent stock pile of ordinance when it releases. 

I'd be happy for a pf VF-0A/D or for Arcadia to give the VF-11B or YF-21 a shot seeing as they did the YF-19. I still live in hope that one day someone will make Feff's red Gigamesh power Armor. Don't care who as long as it isn't Evolution lol 

Just tried to give my kairos a hint more realism by borrowing the missiles set from the Arcadia yf-19. I don't think it looks too bad. Although those missiles pop off quite easily. 

10 hours ago, seti88 said:

The 51 has 4 modes to display in actuality...the 51 stand-by mode would generate discussions by itself when displayed. I hope kawamori-san and future valks would have more of these. 

Hmm i tot they did, you might be right...

btw, i thk arcadia should release an accompanying hanger set for the 51!

Some kind of diarama would be cool. With the gantry platform going across by the cockpit area. Sounds more like a custom build really than something for general release. 

36 minutes ago, Dobber said:

I did the launch position pose when I still had my custom. Definitely saves space

Looks mega! I love how versatile the 51 is for displaying. Standby look awesome too. Would love to of seen one return from deployment and go into standby mode in the series. They never showed that. A yeti stand with a VF-0S or another 51 would look good. 

1 hour ago, Mommar said:

What’s the wingspan on the old Yamato one?  I’m not sure I’ll have room on my shelves for that sucker in Fighter Mode.

It's just over 12 inches Mommar. I was wondering if it will fit in a detolf too tbh lol 

1 minute ago, ArchieNov said:

Your “S” collection is lacking a couple more valks. I don’t see the 17S, 19S, 22S, unless you have them displayed elsewhere.

There’s also an Ozma YF-29 which doesn’t officially have the “S” designation, but it definitely looks like one.

That's true, I know there are other "s" models but i'm really not a fan of macross 7 at all. It was really really poor imo. My collection all has the same theme apart from Arad. He decided to buck the trend by changing colors but that's the only difference really. Ozma's 29 and even the Focker version would fit in nicely, but they aren't "official" variants.

Well the first 31s landed today. Looks great with the missiles. I put them further out on the wings which I think looks pretty good. The paintwork around the emblem seems to show signs of rubbing. And there is a small blemish on the thinner red stripe. Thankfully these are minor things and I still appreciate it for what it is. The second will be destined for the battroid mode (with armor in future) Happy to have the "S" collection finished now, or until the next variant comes along anyway.