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I want one too! Btw, is TREX the original ones who created the option parts for the Yamato VF-1's? Before it was available bundled with the 30th Anniv repackaged VF-1's? Would it be possible down the line that Arcadia will reissue the YF-19 without the missles but bundle it with these Frontier packs ala-35th Anniv repackage? Anyways, hope they will release this soon.

Great photos once again, Saburo! You might want to try and do a custom Paladin Parts by mixing Super and Armored next time. By the way, how's the blue from the 25G and the YF-25? Do they have the same shade? Again, great photos.

@aaajin Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try to open this baby over the next weekend to see how badly the crack inside and to study how to reinforce the insides. Also, did you repaint the whole thigh after the superglue dried up? Or the whole thing is exposed during Battroid mode? Can you post pictures when you have time. Love to see how you repaired yours. Thanks in advance. @David Hingtgen Would love to try that soon. I was browsing some videos from Youtube on the best plastic cement and this is mentioned on the video as well. I know those will kinda melt the plastic portion where the cement is applied. And when you say apply superglue externally, this is the exposed cracked lines, correct? And sand it afterwards too? Can you also post photos of our repaired thighs? Thanks. Also, I'm just wondering, does applying 'resin' on top helps reinforcing the ABS plastic? I do really love transforming my valks so I'm just looking for ways on how to make the repair long life. I'm also thinking that by painting it, it means that I'm going to scratch the paint time and again by transforming the valk. If resin will be the tough agent on fixing this then I need to find a way on making a custom-colored resin so the only thing I'll do is to sand it without the thought of scratching the paint afterwards. Again, thanks for all the suggestions.

Ok, so now after I transformed it to Battroid mode, the crack on the thigh got worse. I guess, this will stay in Fighter mode for the foreseeable future until Arcadia decides to make a renewal. If not, is there someone who could point me to the right direction on how I can reinforce the thigh before it really brakes (crack plastic to fall off)? I don't mind the puttying, sanding, painting and all as long that it will really hold the plastic for future transformation. Any same experience with your copies of YF-21/VF-22's? Anyways, thanks in advance. Looking forward to your insights.

Nope. Not even a bit. Hahaha! Guess the Prophecy is not for me. But... I will let you know the moment they will announce a Paladin Guard option set.

I agree. That's the only part I'm having trouble transforming it at first. It's easy to transform the head from fighter to battroid. But putting it back to fighter mode is where I always encounter the sliding problem. But all is good now after transforming it for more than 3x.

Actually, I did check the photos afterwards and compared it side-by-side with the profile shot of the fighter mode, and you guys are correct. I guess the whole pelvic area will be detached when it enters Gerwalk mode. I really hope that this one is really super tight and not to hard to open it when we try to tighten it once the joints get loose. It's always a given to assume that all the joints will be loose after 1 to 2 transformations.

Congrats guys on your YF-25 Prophecy purchases. Especially those who buy multiple copies and display each modes. I envy your purchasing powers. Hope I can do that in the future too. Hahaha! And I'm glad that everyone's liking it. Saburo, man, your photos are great as always. Love it. But unfortunately, it still doesn't make me feel sorry that I cancelled my preorder. Hahaha! j/k

It's not a tape, it's the original plastic wrap that came with it. Bought this second-hand on eBay without the original owner removing it. So I assumed it was never been transformed. I believe it was only displayed in fighter mode. I felt bad now since I know for a fact that it was never been transformed, it's me who gave him the cracked bruises on the thigh. You can check my post on this thread: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=27704&p=1129290. And maybe you can give me any advice on how to repair it. By the way, what's wrong with your 19 not locking on the cockpit?

best part of the valk Yeah, me too. It's kinda nice to see different Valks in toy form that has the wings on the sides instead of the traditional backpack wings. That makes the YF-21 unique since it has both wing backpacks, and side panels huge like wings. But down part is, it limits the movement of the figure since the side panel bumps always on the main thrusters backpack. I did try again this afternoon to check the YF-19 and YF-21 in their proper ankle joint extended and somehow it really looks better than the one I posted earlier (comparison photo #2). So, true, that YF-21 looks meanier when he's taller than YF-19. I'll try to post new photo next time. You're welcome. Hope the photos helped you. Are you trying to purchase each of this valks? And YES, I do wish Arcadia will touch this blue bird once again. Since I already messed up one of the thigh by transforming it. So now my YF-21 is fixed in fighter mode as of this moment. It would be cool to display one valk and one battroid mode. Another reason is, this bird is really hard to transform. Agree. They don't look so bad. I really do love how they look except for the YF-21 legs. And I prefer this version than their 1/72 counterparts. If only they could make something a cross of the GNU-Dou YF-21 Battroid mode, which IMO the best YF-21 Battroid mode, and the Yamato 1/60 YF-21 Fighter mode, then all is right in the world. Amen to that. The fighter mode was their selling point. Me too. GNU-Dou legs and proportion please. Heck, they can even retain the shortened nose cone design.

I think we can based on their released promo pic, Mommar.

True. The one click ankle for YF-19 for Battroid mode is the proper way (as per manual) which I didn't do it here since the ankle on my YF-19 is quite loose. However, I did try doing that and it still didn't help. The YF-21 (on his proper Battroid leg extended) looks really big over Arcadia's YF-19. Remember that the Arcadia version is now shorter in height compared to the original Yamato release by about 2cm. This is by following the revisions done in VF-19Kai. By extending 2 clicks on the ankle joint, which is for Gerwalk mode use, the YF-19 will look awkward in Battroid mode besides the YF-21. You can still check Reivaj post before my comparison post. The YF-19 there uses the proper extended ankle. But do note that the YF-21 on that picture is not using the proper extended leg. My conclusion is, YF-21 is a taller than both versions of YF-19. But this time, it really did make him more taller since Arcadia's YF-19 is now shorter than it's Yamato's counterpart. Based on anymoon's site, Yamato YF-19 stands 25.25cm; Yamato VF-19Kai stands 23.5cm (almost the same with Arcadia's release); Yamato YF-21 stands roughly at 26.5cm. From anymoon: http://anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/Yamato-VF-19Kai-11.jpg http://anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/160-Yamato-YF-21-5.jpg

I'm assuming we can still put back the intakes during Gerwalk mode. But it will just limits the swivel joint movement. I really don't mind if I limit the swivel joint by doing that. As long that it will not get too loose. I like Gerwalk on my YF-29s I'm a jerk for loving YF-19's Gerwalk mode. Hence, my avatar. Hahaha!

You're in luck for your request. I was playing with my Valks last night with my 5 year old son. He enjoys playing with my VF-1A Hikaru to the point he already made the pelvic joint loose on the swing bar. Hahaha! And got the urge on transforming both YF-19 (Arcadia) and YF-21 (Yamato) to compare their height. So here you go. In Fighter mode. (That's my son's elbow btw. ) Original YF-21 height (by pulling and locking the bottom part of the leg). I don't like this height since he towers too much over the YF-19. Using YF-21 slight leg extension for Gerwalk mode. This height I prefer over the first one. Assuming Arcadia will do a renewal in the future. Hope they do something like this scale. Just a little bit taller. To still keep the impression that YF-21 is mean-looking than YF-19. Lastly, not extending the legs. Almost the same height with Arcadia YF-19. I guess in my opinion on the height, it's kinda look ok assuming that YF-21 legs and feet are thicker. Anyways, hope this photo helps even the quality is not good. I'm using iPhone. Yup, this is the height I prefer for YF-21 over YF-19. Just extended using the Gerwalk mode legs.

You're welcome! Present tomorrow? Nice. So, PROPHECY fulfilled eh?

Great action poses, TCracker! Are the ankle joints still tight after doing those poses?

Happy Birthday, Saburo! Wishing you more MAKUROSU Toys. Anyways, Happy Anniversary.

GO-JI-RAAAHHH!!!

Nice! Everyone is getting their YF-25s. Congrats everyone! Any close-up photo of the head? How was the clear visor? More on the blue tint or green? And hopefully Bandai will release the optional set to replace the head and add the add-on super/armor parts and the lance.

From what I've seen from the sellers at the Sales thread before were mostly $60-ish and up. Not 100% sure though on the price. But they're a lot cheaper that the VF-25s Parts.

So encouraging, you're going to have a hard time stopping it. Especially, when you try to limit yourself with the price (setting up the maximum bid), and then ends up paying it more since you don't want the lose even for a few bucks.

Ouch. That's what I don't like with the DX line. They're all paints that is always prone to scratching.

Nice shots! True. I liked the YF-29 as is. Not a big fan of the YF-29 Super Parts. But when it's attached, it really will grow on you.

You're welcome. Glad to be of help. By the way, didn't see this one. When was the VF-4G posted?

Is 'Registered SAL' really that bad? Now I'm having second thoughts on my YF-30 preorder with NY since I've selected the next cheap NY shipping option with insurance and tracking number. I've been using Registered SAL for all my Mandarake purchases. And so far it's still safe as long that there's tracking number. Been trying to save a few dough on shipping that's why I'm not using EMS unless seller stated that they can't use SAL. But if it's just regular SAL and not Registered with Tracking Number then I'm not using it. Or if it's just $5-8 dollars difference from EMS then that's the only time I'll use EMS. But if it's $10+, I just used Registered SAL. Anyways, did you had bad experience with using Registered SAL?