Lonewolf

Went for DYRL, since it's got great visuals and it combines the most important aspects of the tv series.

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1st choice would be the VF-11B

2nd choice would be a new valk

3rd choice would be the VF-3000

That's one hell of a collection you got there kicker.

1 - I sure hope so. But I'm not holding my breath on it.

2 - It woulb be reasonnable to think it would cost around the same price as the GBP-1s set. So it'd be around 100$USD.

4- I'd sure buy a set.

5 - I haven'T bought the VF-0S yet so I wouldn't know.

That's actually a very good suggestion, it shouldn't cost Yamato much to throw in an extra gunpod. Although I don't think the YF-19 + FP set should need the extra gunpod. I'd imagine that if someone bought the 1st release of the 19, they'd just buy the Fast Pack set.

Yup, I'll just buy the Fast Pack set and be happy with it.

A VF-2SS with optionnal fast pack would be really great, but that'll probably never happen.

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I'd tone down the cheek in your post mate. You've made your point, you've battyed enough, no punching below the belt at the man that has worked so hard in getting our voice across to Yamato.

I agree. Graham has been very kind to the community. If it weren't for his and others efforts you wouldn't even have a borad to complain on, so show a little respect.

Wasn't planning to buy this, but end up finding one on ebay at a decent price.

Nice details and paint (even though mine has a couple paint hiccup spots), while not bad diecast content actually. Part of the center torso block is also diecast, not just the legs. And while its small compare to bigger Macross toys, the size itself is not that bad. Kind of like the early SOCs with a super tall shoulder/back towers. Joints in general are sturdy and tight, but a bit inconsistent. Like its tight on one hip swivel, but a little loose on the other side. And since there is no screw holes, I guess there is no way I can fix minor things like that. Elbows and shoulder mechanism is extremely fragile! Handle with great care, or the pegs will snap off for sure.

Overall, kind of feel like the earlier 1/60 Yamato VF-1, which looks good, has some weight, bit a little fiddly, with an occasional loose joint or two. Hard to hold the thing in cruiser mode without moving some parts out of place unintensionally. Almost wish that they might as well take out all the joints on the legs, just to have a sturdier thing to hold. But not bad enough that its floppy. Most joints are tight. Parts don't lock tight in transformation with pegs like u see in Takara transforming stuff, but there is some good design that help parts sit nicely in place that don't move around. The hip ratchet is strange, doesn't let the legs to stand straight, but spread out. As if the increments in the ratchet are too big. So while its pretty good, and a great looking piece (the display stand is great), you do feel like there is a lot of room for improvement in terms of execution.

A good toy, but not great.

Finally, someone posts a review. Thanks man.

It's a shame that there's so much dissention in the macrossworlders over a toy.

Well I certainly would like a new series. I'm gettings tired of rewatching my Macross Zero, DYRL, Plus and 7 DVDs each time I have a Macross craving.

Bump.

So any news on this project Chronocidal?

Great the 1/48 VF-1 sticker sheet was the only one I was missing.

Thanks, I'll try that

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I just bought a 1/48 VF-1S Hikaru and I have the same problem with it. I've looked at the above link, but I'm either really blind or really dumb or maybe a little of both

This is what I should see on the back of my valk

But this is what I have

The tabs seems to be missing to secure the back plate.

I don't seem to have those extra piece to secure it into place.

Could it be a flaw in the toy or like I asked before am I really blind and dumb ?

I'll sure be waiting for those pictures and that report.

Why so many of each CndShockwave?

Love the Fast Pack armor, but I could care less about the green foldildo. Yang's alright, but I doubt I'd include him all that much when I'm posing the 19 in fighter mode.

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Too bad they aren't offerring a release with just the four armor parts (and at a significantly lower price).

Agreed.

1/48

VF-1J TV Hikaru

GBP-1S TV armor parts

1/60

VF-0A Shin Kudou with Ghost booster

YF-19 Fast Pack

SV-51 Ivanov

I love all three equally.....despite their flaws.

Ditto!

yeah like hiryu said, at the end of that thread it is revealed that this in fact is a non-issue.

so far it seems like there are more with stress marks than without.

who here has a 19 with no stress marks?

I do!

Make sure the grey tab at the bottom of the nose/canpoy is pushed in all the way. THis will ensure the nose will lock into position.

Thanks for the tip, I'll try that tonight when I turn it into fighter mode again.

Just bought a reissue 1/48 VF-1S Hikaru on ebay for 139.98 USD shipped from Toysavior. He still has a couple left for the same price, if someone's interested.

Thanks for all the answers.

Did you read my post here? It states the differences between 1st and 2nd editions and I think it tells you when the change happened. After that they're all the same.

I'll certainly do that right now.

this thread has such a negative title. "Which valk is less crappy" isnt the vivbe u want going into buying one of these.

That was not the intended sentiment. Just that I heard that those first 1/48 valks had many problems, and wished to know if Hikaru's version was better since I like both color schemes.

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BTW 99.99 looks too good ot be true. Check the shipping costs

That's 39.99 USD to Canada where I live.