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They're usually in the 1/7-1/8 scale range. They're not exactly 1/8 because they 1kuji Sheryl and Ranka figures are taller then the 1/8 scale figures made by Megahouse. Or maybe Megahouse's scales are off. Who knows? These aren't real people.
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So we're not allowed to be critical of the final product? Is "Everything is perfect and if you don't like it then cancel your preorder!" the only acceptable sentiment now? When did this board become so full of corporate shills? I always thought it was the other way around, judging by how insanely critical many forum members are. I'm pretty damn sure I'm not the first person on these boards to complain about product shortcomings. I'm also sure I'm nowhere near the harshest critic. All I've done is point out that, for some reason, Bandai has cut corners on details they included on previous releases. I'm not imagining some obscure detail from the lineart or something. These are the standards that Bandai themselves set. I was content to simply express my annoyance that Bandai cut corners then just fix it myself (though I really shouldn't have to fix anything on a $200 toy), but apparently that's not an acceptable position. Well I'll be damned. You're right. Well, I stand corrected on that point. However, my earlier criticism about the striped section on the underside still stands.
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Despite your pathetic attempt at being humorous, the things I've pointed out are details they've always painted on previous releases. It's now on the 25G that they've decided to cut corners and leave them off. Or do you not care if Bandai leaves out details that they themselves took the time to retain on previous units? Why bother doing all those video reviews if you don't give a crap if the final product is up to par with previous releases?
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I want those! Then I can throw out the Figuarts Zero versions.
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That was sort of my reaction when I got one of the early Yamato VF-1s years ago. "WTF? The legs fell off!"
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Problems on a new Yamato release? That's never happened before.
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Ordered mine from HLJ. I may dislike their customer service and they're slow as hell, but at least they keep their prices constant and I can choose to cancel later with no hassle. And their shipping rates are pretty good too.
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As opposed to the amazing plots of Macross II, 7, and Zero? EDIT: Oops, I left out Plus. How could I forget such an unforgettable story like that?
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I would rather f*** a cactus than go back to the crappy V1s. Whatever flaws the renewals have, they're nothing compared to the POS's the V1s were. On another note, I was able to tighten the hip joints with nail polish to where it can actually hold a pose. The drawback is that, in order to hold a pose with all the extra armor weight, I had to make the joint super tight. Like the VF-171 "I feel like I'm going to break it if I try to move it" tight. I need to loosen the screw in the back before transforming it. A minor inconvenience since I end up removing the wing boosters and back antenna anyway just to make transforming easier.
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I'm well aware of what comes in the box, thanks. I'm talking about a real brace that comes with the 1/72 kit. It not only holds the backplate away from the cockpit, it also provides support for the wing gloves themselves so the joints are not stressed.
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Transformed to battroid mode. Like the model kit, the legs are so heavy with the armor that the hips can't hold a pose. The weight of the wing boosters are held almost entirely by the wing glove joints and they just flop around freely; the little friction that gave the wing gloves stability can't possibly hold up against the weight of the wing boosters. I hope it doesn't cause problems later on down the line, as I plan on keeping it in battroid mode. The 1/72 kit has a back brace piece that goes between the backplate and cockpit to provide additional support to the back and wing gloves. Kinda wish they included that in the 1/60 parts. 1/60 Armored VF-25S and its 1/72 little brother.
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A few more quick pics before I transform it to battroid, where it will spend most of its existence. It's so large and heavy that wooshing it around is a serious affair.
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You see, I'm a guy of simple tastes. I enjoy dynamite, and gunpowder, and trading figures. And you know the thing that they have in common? They're cheap. You know, that trading figure Ranka is actually one of my favorite sculpts. I think it looks better than the recent Figuarts Zero Ranka; better pose and representation of the character. Not too shabby for only 800 yen. I'm no stranger to Ranka figures. Preordered the Basara Sheryl, of course. I'll wait till I see more pics of the nurse versions before I commit to those. Though I've been wanting Nurse Sheryl for some time now...
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It's been nearly 5 years since I first saw it, but I finally have an Armored VF-25S. Things to note that may not have been mentioned previously: With the armor parts on the gunpod is not particularly secure when mounted in fighter mode. The set actually comes with a rather awkward clip that you can use to "bind" the legs together so they hold the gunpod more securely. Bandai opted not to paint the yellow and black stripes on the original hip armor that fits under the armored hip armor (god that sounds confusing), even though they did so for the super parts. Trivialities aside, it's such a huge and beautiful piece, and I haven't even transformed it yet. My Super VF-25F just looks so puny next to it. I love this thing. I'm just going to sit here and bask in its awesomeness for awhile.
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The Figuarts Zero Sheryl & Ranka are much too big next to Ex Gear Alto. Last year's trading figures are very close in scale, however.
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On my armor packs, in the off white area with the micro missiles on the wing packs, there's some tiny splotches of red paint here and there. Does anyone know if the off white is colored plastic or is painted? I really can't tell, and don't wish to use any chemicals to remove the flecks of red paint if it's not plastic underneath.
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Condescending asses being pointed out by other condescending asses. And here I thought this thread would be about what Yamato might be planning after the VF-4.
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I only check this thread once every few weeks so I'm a little behind on the preorder madness. Is $340 at NY a good price, relatively speaking? Will other retailers be getting them? It's a beautiful bird, but that's a lot of money to drop on a toy...
