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Tks for the info graham, the YF-19 looks everybit as gorgeous as it could be. Pass the msg to yamato on a job well done, do hope they take note of the swing bar and tab problem in its predecessor by reinforcing it. Btw graham, any hints of any alternate schemes for the YF-19, would be hoping along the lines of Super Nova schemes if you could so kindly suggest it to yamato.

Remembered that there was the mention of ghost boosters being done for the 1/60 VF-0, was there any prototype pics being shown in wodnerfestival or charachobby? Tks

Thats a scary thought in rgds to the pricing, hopefully it would be priced around that of the VF-0S/A, if fps/fold boosters are included, pricewise should be around that of 1/48 VF-1 super. Everything looks great, hopefully yamato does learn from its previous lessons in rgds to the 1/72 ver, and reinforce certain parts like the swing bar and tabs. Cheers

The sculpt/design is indeed very impressive for the fighter, gerwalk and battroid mode. Very proportional in terms of shoulders, wing span, legs and head and arms. My only discomfort is the gap btw the hips, which is okie as its needed to accomodate the nose area. Hopefully the swing bar will be of diecast metal instead of ABS plastic. Nose/head optics are of clear plastics as predicted. This looks like it will be the Macross Toy of the Year Just a thought, since yamato has been able to release some info to saverobotech abt the 1/60 YF-19 and VF-0 accessories. Maybe graham could explain to us more abt the YF-19 and VF-0 accessories? Tks to robotech for the excellent scoup..! Cheers

I just hated the wings clipping against each other. As they can't be dispalyed till the VF-1S Max comes out ;) or rather I just don't have a shelf. These will do alright, they are not that congested. My VF-1 collection is coming to an end! Yay! NO more to buy soon! 426155[/snapback] haha dun be too sure kensei, there maybe more to come as the Gman himself said. Really i must admire you and that of godzilla amazing huge number of valks...you both combine could really rule the world with the huge airforce in your hands.

tks for the info Graham, any idea when would we see the next installment pics of battroid or gerwalk modes of the YF-19 in hobby magazines? Hopefully we get to see actual product pics somewhere around the October/November period

Aw shucks, was hoping it would be taller/longer than the VF-0S

me too if only the fps were is dyrl blue as of the gpb armour. then it would be perfect, nevertheless have to accept the greenish blue fps that yamato did.

kensei think its the standard box design..similar to what we saw on the stealth, LV2, and VF-0S. Hopefully yamato gives us a similar boxart quality for the YF-19 as that of the hasegawa ver.

Thats lovely, Tks for the pics wolfx. Now yamato relase the Elintseeker and SO next and for the 25th Anniversary..a Minmay Guard Strike!

To add to to david's queries: In rgds to the nose optical sensors, i doubt yamato would revert back to painted sensors for the nose area as they have done a pretty good job with that of the VF0S, it simply serves no point to ruin the looks of a beautiful masterpiece with cost saving measures. In addition, there is something i wish to ask, in which graham only knows: What abt the optical sensors on the eyepiece of the YF-19 head, is it painted or of a clear tinted plastic piece as that of the 1/48 or 1/60 VF-0S? Cheers

Guys lets just be contented that yamato has brought the skeleton out of the closet and brought the YF19 back to life. As much as i would have love to see some of the corrections/features as suggested by david being implemented. Im still gratified that a better designed YF19 being done as compared to its predessor, 1/72 ver. Judging from the silhouhettes, of that the battroid mode as compared to the anime, the thighs/arms/head/hips look kinda of skinny, but im still hoping that the actual product might look better. Cheers

Second that notion, to me be it a YF or VF variant, they must look good in all 3 modes, especially battroid and fighter for me. Damn look at the silhouhettes makes me want to get 3 instead of two to display it in all 3 modes. Cheers

Hi GM, Just curious what would be the helment contructed of? Tks. Any plans to do the DYRL version, as im more interested in the deep space version? Cheers

Opps edited, what i meant is that his works never fail to amaze me>

would love to have a SDF-1, but graham has already indicated yamato has no current plans to do one as of yet. Maybe we could put in under the list of variants wanted by the community here like: 1) SDF-1 2) VT-1 Super Ostrich 3) VE-1 Elintseeker etc Cheers

First of all, what i feel yamato should improve/include on its products: 1) Do a FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) on all new products for strength, durability for a period of one month as well as take this time to rectify/correct problems to the existing molds before mass releasing/producing the toys. 2) Provide better QC and conduct rigourous checks on mass production pieces, offer an exchange in the case indentical or damaged, missing parts 3) Provide an accessories set for both DYRL and TV such that it includes hands, side covers 4) Provide tempo printing or decal markings on future releases , if bandai could do that for their gundam fixes, yamato should be able to cater that kind of servide for a high end product .Another alternative would be to provide higher sticker quality with translucent/clear backing, strong adhesive strength and flexibility to conform to irregular surfaces. They should take a leaf from the stuff that Devin and Erick are producing. 5) Lastly, do a survey not only on the jp market but also international market to gauge the popularity and demand of certain figures before deciding what should/could be done Cheers

Just the ones i like for e.g. VF-1S Roy/Hikaru/Max(if yamato does it), VF-1S Hikaru/Max/Millia, VF-1S Super Stealth. Future purchases for e.g. VE-1 Elintseeker, Super Ostrich if these two were to be done and M+ variants like YF-19, YF-21, VF-11B Cheers

Looking at the block of wood and schematic drawings of the phalanx posted earlier, i really wonder how can such a simple piece of wood was conjured to produce such a work of art. Its really amazing. Great and beautiful work as usual cap, you never fail to amaze me with your talent/skills

Thats a very detailed explanation David, well if yamato does a Super Nova I/II as an alternate paint scheme, i would be most contented. Being said that there isnt much color schemes that could be churn for the YF19 mold unless its a custom and unique scheme Cheers

Beautiful work HWRMKII!! always impressed with the realism you guys bring to your kits.

eugimon..haha ok that rules out M7 variants. So most likely we will be seeing lesser paint schemes from the YF19 molds.

Wouldnt mind a super nova scheme or an angelbirds scheme. Think if yamato were to fully utilize the molds, a YF19A and with a bit of twitching to the molds, M7 variants would be possible. But the question is does yamato have the M7 license. Btw graham, with yamato releasing so many variants with such short breaks in bwt, do they not fear some stuff would be stuck on the shelve? OT: im a sandwich man myself, healthier with greens and small proportions of meat like tuna, ham or chicken. Cheap and easy to prepare Cheers

Wow mike awesome collection, can see that you have many exclusive stuff especially the MR lightsabers and Code 3 replicas. Btw where did you get those replica helmets especially the clone and storm troopers? Tks

Aye graham, just teasing us everytime! but i have a feeling it would a good year for this 2006 and 2007 for MW collectors..hopefully we will see YF-21 VF-11B and Elintseeker and SO next year.