Jasonc

I too, ordered from HLJ, and I've had mine for over 4 weeks. As for a report on the toy itself, it's a solid toy, no problems with the the arm, or broken, stressed pieces. As for vendors, I've ordered stuff from various people, and I have a couple orders from Overdrive, but HLJ usually is on point about shipping. As for Overdrive, I'll see how that goes when what I ordered is released.

I'm definitely reserving 70% of my judgement for the final product. However, fighting over differences in opinion over a toy company's practices to the point of personal attacks is just lame, not to mention childish as hell. You know, whether someone can't stand Bandai because they ruined their childhood, or they love them, leave it be. Besides, I thought this was about BANDAI, and the VF-25, not Yamato vs Bandai. Going back on topic, I don't think the VF-25 is as terrible as it has been made to seem here. While it does seem to have a number of lineart issues, how well it turns out as a toy is totally unknown. The fact that there's still some time away from release, I believe there's gonna be some fixes. As to how much, one can only hope for the best, but I've got my preorders done, just waiting on shipment.

I'll definitely get the Hikky 1S, but Roy's 1S just as a good insurance against breakage. Now that I think about it, I don't know if I've just fortunate or super careful, but I've never had a problem with any of my Yammies (knocking on wood as I say this). For some of you who've said it came out of box broken, that's a hard thing to take. I know if I had that problem, I'd be fuming. I'll be happy for all of us when I hear the fix from Yamato.

Just to add my $0.02 on this topic of the shoulder, I just got done examining my 1/60 1S to death, and I didn't have any stress marks on my shoulders of mine. I did follow the good advice of Shin, and I loosened all my shoulders just to be on the safe side. It's really an easy process, but if you do work on yours, do make sure you use the exact size screwdriver. The screws in the shoulder are of a pretty soft metal, so you don't want to strip that screw. My 1A is good, as it does appear they left just enough tension to keep it poseable, but looser than the 1S to avoid potential problems. Anyways, My 1J is on preorder, and I'm hoping for it soon. I will say that if they do a re-release the 1S I may just get one for safe keeping, maybe even customize another one.

There you go, I was only thinking of the toy. Thos packets are easy to find too. You should be able to find them at a packaging store, or maybe Office Depot, local UPS store, etc.

I can't say that I've ever had that problem of bugs, or moths, but that's not to say that I may not. I doubt they would or could cause any damage, unless they happen to like tampo printing. But seriously though, I think they are ok.

Hikuro, do you have an email I can send you the voice stuff to? I did it using Audacity recording software, and I'm slightly out of practice, but pm me with an email so I can send it to you. We can converse via that method.

Very true, however, comparing a toy from mid 80's to a toy that was made what, 2-3 years ago that is labled "Masterpiece Collection", somehow just makes it all wrong in so many ways. I've been dumping all my crapnami toys for the new VF-1 ver.2s. There's just no reason to keep anything that inferior anymore. I am, however, going to be taking my YF-1R, and customizing a new 1/60 and making it a Jack Archer custom. Why? just cause. Anyways. I don't have much else to do with some of my busted crapnamis.

I'll send you something tomorrow.

I've been watching this project come along for sometime now. So far, this project is looking good. If you need anymore VAs, let me know. I posted something in your Macross Zero Dub. Anyways, can't wait to see some more of the final edited scenes you have finished.

Hikuro, I've taken some voice acting classes, and have done some acting in past. If you want, send me a p.m of what you'd want for type and style of voice, and I'll send you some voice tracks.

I sent my payment awhile ago, just wanted to verify with you that you got it. Anyways, hope to get it soon.

See, this is why I'm happy I only have 2 1/48s the low-viz 1 and the weathered 1S. Still, somehow, in my "wanting", I find myself being drawn towards exclusives. Although I am going to be a completist for the 1/60 ver.2, I think it's just a matter of a good amount of time before this stuff happens to that scale. Better start saving now. I will say this though, I think the job done on that 1J is awesome. That toy looksa almost lifelike, and makes for one great disply piece. If I was a 1/48 collector, and didn't know it was just a custom job, I'd be kinda pissed too, that I was gonna pay an arm and leg for that.

I've looked at both my 1/48 vs. my 1/60, and overall, I'd have to give my overall appreciation to the 1/60 ver.2. I like the size of the 1/48, but with nothing else that size, it's kinda a lone ranger as far as the toys go. When I first transformed the 1/60, I thought the head coming off would be a negative, but it can transfrom w/o it needing to come off. On top of that, the general consensus here is right, in saying that the new 1/60 is one solid toy. Also, with news that they are already working on a 1D, that definitely has me sold. What's also cool is that it does seem that with one two seater, others are coming as well. That said, hopefully not too long till we see or hear news of the Elintseeker and Ostrich.

Is it too late to get one? If so, disregard, if not, 2 Lg shirts for me. let me know. Thanks.

did that little shrapnel piece ever get figured out? When I first saw it, I thought it might've been the piece that connects the tailpiece to the back shoulderpiece. Anyways, if it's not that, I think you're good. As for the extra vote for one broken just to screw the poll up, I think we should have a mental age limit of 18 and older here. Just my good opinion.

At $50-55, I'm good for one. I'll commit to buy.