Golden Arms

Damnit I was gonna pass on those, but seeing them now I might have to pick up a set.

Roy is the best Bar none!!! But Hikaru was pretty badass by the end of DYRL. Congrats to all the new valkaholics. You can't own just one.

Does anyone have pics of the Motoslave? I'd like to see Mospeada and Southern Cross Hovertanks as well. But, Southern Cross was a flop in Japan, and truth be told it was the least thought of series of the Robotech line in the West.

I forgot that one. Didn't he and Faith hook up towards the end? The Blonde FBI guy played Syril on the HBO show OZ. And the Gov't guy in the detention center played Dresser in the five Heartbeats.

Well now we Have Kumar, Dr. Bashear (Deep Space nine), and Collin-Collard Green-- the President (Romeo Must Die).

Great work as always Kurt!! Your customizing skills are second to none.

Of all of the releases so far, I think the Vf-0A is the best output by Yamato to date. It doesn't have any of loose joints that plagued the Vf-0S. Gorgeous transformation. Choice of Skull, bunny, or Wolfpack stickers. Fastpacks attached with magnets. Then you add the fact that the VF-0A and VF-0S look better than the standard 1/48's IMO. The only issues that were found with my Yf-19 were the misaligned gunpod and the shoulder tab that has a tendency to fall out when transforming. Neither of these were big issues with me so they were a non issue. The 1/48's saving graces are that all of the later releases are QC problem free, You can get GBP armor for them all, and you have several choices of fast packs. I don't think its humanly possible to limit oneself to only one Yamato. I suggest that one own atleast one of each ( 1/60 yf-19 , a 1/48 , and a 1/60 zero)

I'd like to see a rerelease of the Milia super 1/48 as well. I think that the gunpod issue on the YF-19 is getting blown well out of proportion. How many of you plan to display the 19 upside down any way? I've got my 19 displayed in Fighter and the only way that you can really tell that the gunpod is slightly off center is if you pick the dang thing up. And as far as price is concerned we have this silly discussion every other month ad nausem. The reason that they can't offer their 1/60's in the same price range as the MP Starscream is that Yamato is a much smaller company with a much smaller production run of their toys. Not to mention that Macross has a substantially smaller consumer base than the Transformers. Also they can't technically sell their macross stuff outside of japan. Then you factor in the developmental cost to make something like the YF-19 which doesn't have no where near the repaint and release possibilities as the 1/48's and you get your higher cost.

Yep. They won't ship something over a certain size using SAL. As a matter of fact all of the 1/48's and the 1/60's Ive bought from them were all shipped by EMS. I got my yf-19 from them in a week, using EMS.

Double post sorry.

I tried to contact HLJ about getting a missing part (the bicep arm band) on my VF-0S a few weeks ago, and they informed me that they would be unable to meet my request. They told me that the VF-0s isn't currently in production, so they couldn't get any replacement parts from Yamato. Just send HLJ a scan from the instruction manual, and they might be able to pass along your parts needs to their Yamato contact. Good luck getting the parts you need. Check out the whats wrong with my yamato thread in the toy section. Another member might be able to meet your need.

A Giant P-38 would be a vast improvement over the current Megatron movie design. He looks like melted plastic.

I got Mine as well. He is tough to squeeze in there. This is shaping out to be great weekend. Yesterday I got my Aoshima Black Getter and Today I got my 19. I'm in toy nerd heaven. Now I've got to rewatch Grahams Video again. Thanks again to Yamato for making a kiss A@# 19.

But that one had Hilliary Swank.

I preordered with HLJ when they 1st announced the YF-19 and my order is listed as dec restock as well.

Great Review Graham. I my have to order a 2nd after christmas. My hat's off to Yamato. They continue to astound me on each sucessive release.

I just ordered the Aoshima Black Getter. I should hopefully have it by next week. The Eva is that the Bandai version?

Hiro Mentioned the Alamo Drafthouse theater's here in Austin. Hiro was trying to fulfill his wish by making the 1000 cranes. Hideo Kuze in GITS 2nd GIG was doing the same when he was a child. Did Nikki recieve her sisters consciouness somehow? Or is she simply crazy? Very good episode.

Does anyone know what the two parts below the gunpod are?

We think so. Which kinda sucks because my 0A is currently sporting Shins squad number. GutsAndCasca, can we please see pics of your Wolf 0A? I don't think anyone has stickered there's up with these markings and posted them online.

Would these fit the Bandai reissue valks? If so put me down for one.

Los is the only person selling them. You can get them at http://www.laftoys.com Los is a great guy with excellent customer service. I highly recommend. After seeing some of those pics I now need to get the small stand so I can mix and match some of the arms.

Did You guys notice that the Mazinger style Robot popped up again in this weeks episode. It was in Micahs bedroom on his dresser.

Pyro (from the X-men) power is also listed as a form of telekensis. One could practically do anything with that ability.

I recieved my Kit today. Thanks again Ryuji!!