Protoplast Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 On the horizon, I don't anticipate any big or steady macross releases from yamato. Maybe 1/100 vf-0s and 1/72 yf-19 FP, nothing else on the radar in the near future. Is this a sign that yamato is moving away from macross toys? I highly doubt there will be more releases of 1/48, they covered the basic VF-1S/J/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neova Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 What about the VB-6 Monster coming in Nov? What about the inevidible 1/100 VF-0A/B/D/S? Never say never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 oh yee of little faith, more stuff is coming, just at a slower rate. i hoping to god for some destroids and officer/battle pods, the mac 0 crap can get the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Protoplast Posted on Sep 17 2004, 12:00 PM I highly doubt there will be more releases of 1/48, they covered the basic VF-1S/J/A YAMATO will be coming out w/ da 1/48 GBP Armor next year. Whose to say there not gonna offer this to go w/ a 1/48 1J as a set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 (edited) Sneaky S.O.B.'s are waiting for our wallets to get fat again Edited September 17, 2004 by Roy's Blues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Sneaky S.O.B.'s are waiting for our wallets to get fat again yup, thats why i think yamato made a big mistake releasing the M&M's so close together. if they were smart, they would've waited and have us longing for either or and kept the interest going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-1Guy Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 (edited) It looks like Yamato may be decreasing the number of releases to 3-5 a year so that they don't over saturate the market and so that they can focus on others properties as well. I think that Noel's recent report (Wonderfest or something like that) mentioned that Yamato was currently working on the 1/60 Max Q-Rau, 1/100 VB-6, 1/100 VF-0S, 1/100 VF-0A, 1/60 Monster and a 1/48 GBP. This should cover about a years worth of releases. I'm sure we'll see more 1/100 M0 stuff if the initial releases sell well. Yamato may also release more 1/48s (CF, TV Max 1A or other paint varients) once stores have moved the existing inventory. Edited September 17, 2004 by VF-1Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 nope...they still need to make us both versions of the Macross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewilen Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Yes, things are slowing down for Macross fans, but I think the diversification is a good sign, ultimately. Because the other things we see on the horizon are BGC and Megazone 23 toys. Which means that Yamato is diversifying into 80's classic anime in general. Personally, I think that's a good way to build business and synergy, instead of risking Macross burn-out among their customers. Hopefully the Macross stuff will keep coming, as part of the overall mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawjaw Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 As long as people are buying, they will keep making them. I am a little afraid of the VF-0S. It really isn't a good toy and the series doesn't appear to be very popular. If sales fall flat, I hope that doesn't mean the end. Before it all ends, I really would like a SV-51, VF5000, better VF-11b, and a better YF-19. That would do it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 oh yee of little faith, more stuff is coming, just at a slower rate. i hoping to god for some destroids and officer/battle pods, the mac 0 crap can get the boot. Me too mate. BTW, the M0 stuff shouldn't get the boot, let's hope enough sales of it get out for them to release larger scale M0 toys. (I do not necessarily mean something as big as 1/48 ..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I want my 1/48 VF-0S !!! Guess why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabbit Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 I want my 1/48 VF-0S !!! Guess why ? It's big badass mofo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALKYRIE-EXCHANGE.COM Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 In talking with my supplier, it seems the 1/48 line is getting pretty hard restock. I no longer can restock any 1/48 figures with the exception of the 1/48 Super VF1J Millia. Looks like we're going to have a dry spell on VF-1's until Yamato decides to reissue.... -K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 In talking with my supplier, it seems the 1/48 line is getting pretty hard restock. I no longer can restock any 1/48 figures with the exception of the 1/48 Super VF1J Millia. Looks like we're going to have a dry spell on VF-1's until Yamato decides to reissue....-K well that doesn't sound like good news at all. good thing i just caught up with my 1/48 collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 (edited) how much are the Hikaru VF1A reissue going for now? I just saw Neova get some Max's for $180? Good thing I got a case of them before... Edited September 29, 2004 by >EXO< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALKYRIE-EXCHANGE.COM Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 how much are the Hikaru VF1A reissue going for now? I just saw Neova get some Max's for $180? Good thing I got a case of them before... Hard to say....I have the a few more VF1A Hikaru reissues coming in this week or next week. Along with this shipment, I am getting a few more 1/48 Super VF1J Hikarus, 1/48 Super VF1J Millias and 1/48 DYRL Fast Packs coming. I cannot restock anything after this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 how much are the Hikaru VF1A reissue going for now? I just saw Neova get some Max's for $180? Good thing I got a case of them before... Hard to say....I have the a few more VF1A Hikaru reissues coming in this week or next week. Along with this shipment, I am getting a few more 1/48 Super VF1J Hikarus, 1/48 Super VF1J Millias and 1/48 DYRL Fast Packs coming. I cannot restock anything after this... Hmmm I might need to get some more 1/48s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 how much are the Hikaru VF1A reissue going for now? I just saw Neova get some Max's for $180? Good thing I got a case of them before... Hard to say....I have the a few more VF1A Hikaru reissues coming in this week or next week. Along with this shipment, I am getting a few more 1/48 Super VF1J Hikarus, 1/48 Super VF1J Millias and 1/48 DYRL Fast Packs coming. I cannot restock anything after this... Hmmm I might need to get some more 1/48s. seeing as you have so many, you might want to sell a few and pay for some of your collection. no better deal than FREE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I will sell some of them later. Must buy buy buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Must buy buy buy! Do we have a compulsive buyer here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 how much are the Hikaru VF1A reissue going for now? I just saw Neova get some Max's for $180? Good thing I got a case of them before... Hard to say....I have the a few more VF1A Hikaru reissues coming in this week or next week. Along with this shipment, I am getting a few more 1/48 Super VF1J Hikarus, 1/48 Super VF1J Millias and 1/48 DYRL Fast Packs coming. I cannot restock anything after this... I was planning to buy 2 Max and 2 more Millia soon. Are you saying that the VF-1J Max is out of stock in America now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhafabio Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Protoplast Posted on Sep 17 2004, 12:00 PM I highly doubt there will be more releases of 1/48, they covered the basic VF-1S/J/A YAMATO will be coming out w/ da 1/48 GBP Armor next year. Whose to say there not gonna offer this to go w/ a 1/48 1J as a set? or reissue a whole bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzaffar Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hey guys I am new to the MW forums. Finally I found a place for true macross fans! Anyways, I was thinking that if Yamato runs out of ideas for stuff it can always make the fighter versions for the macross planes. I mean nice, big, heavy and detailed with wing lights and stuff. I would love to see a YF-19 just in fighter mode. what do you guy think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Welcome home Nice idea by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Must buy buy buy! Do we have a compulsive buyer here? Hello... look at my siggy here. And I will beat kensei out again because I will have 43 1/48s. MUWHAHAHAHA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Must buy buy buy! Do we have a compulsive buyer here? Hello... look at my siggy here. And I will beat kensei out again because I will have 43 1/48s. MUWHAHAHAHA!!! Poor 1/72's and 1/60's. They sure feel overwhelmed by the 1/48 greatness Which are the lucky 1/72's and 1/60's you bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VALKYRIE-EXCHANGE.COM Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 how much are the Hikaru VF1A reissue going for now? I just saw Neova get some Max's for $180? Good thing I got a case of them before... Hard to say....I have the a few more VF1A Hikaru reissues coming in this week or next week. Along with this shipment, I am getting a few more 1/48 Super VF1J Hikarus, 1/48 Super VF1J Millias and 1/48 DYRL Fast Packs coming. I cannot restock anything after this... I was planning to buy 2 Max and 2 more Millia soon. Are you saying that the VF-1J Max is out of stock in America now? Better get them now before they are gone. I only have a few Super Max left. -Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 We've had what is it, a nice 5 year run with lots of new Macross toys from Yamato, Bandai, Banpresto, CM's & K&M, but I have a feeling that we are in for a long dry spell for at least the next several years (or possibly longer). I think basically that the Macross bubble has burst and with Macross Zero drawing to a close this month and no new Macross anime or new Macross console game on the horizon, the toys are going to dry up soon. From all I've observed and from conversations with various people in and out of Japan it seems like Macross is basically dead or dying in Japan. While there is of course a significant fanbase outside of Japan, that really does not concern the Japanese manufacturers like Yamato while they are unable to officially market their products outside of Japan. It's obvious that Yamato's Macross product line is shrinking as they diversify into other anime properties. Most of the upcoming Macross products have been in development for 1-2 years already. I hope I'm wrong, but I've got a feeling that after the toys that have already been announced have been released, then that's it no more Macross toys. So basically, what have we got to look forward to: - 1/60 Max Q-Rau (a recolor of an existing product). 1/100 VB-6 (Yay, an all new toy!). 1/100 VF-0S (in development for nearly 2 years!). 1/100 VF-0A (a head swap and recolor). 1/48 GBP (as told by Yamato to Noel). 1/60 Monster (as told by Yamato to Noel - And in development for 2 years). Personally, I think that after 2 years in development and going nowhere the YF-19FP resculpt is as dead as a the proverbial Dodo and I'm betting that Yamato won't even attempt a design as difficult as the SV-51 toy. heck, I'm even begining to think that we wont see a 1/100 VF-0D and as for larger perfect versions of the Macross Zero toys forget it. Hopefully Kawamori and Big West will release a new Macross anime for the 25th aniversery in 2007 so we might see some new toys then, but that's still a few years away Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabbit Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 No 1/100 VF-0B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellohikaru Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 There goes my hopes for a Yamato 1/48 VF-17D/S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 No please Lie to me and tell me Yamato has some hidden proyects waiting to see the light of day (1/60 DYRL? Nousjaeul Ger, VF-4, 1/60 SDF Mac Destroids, 1/60 Regult and/or Glaug, VF-17, Game Editions such as the VF-3000 and VF-5000, and other mecha). I refuse to think Macross is dying!!! Well, I always wanted the Queadluun- Rau, the Garland since I saw Megazone and the VB-6 König Monster. I have the first one and the other two are miraculously being developed and released. Guess I must thank Yamato for this. But still there is a lot of mecha in the macross universe that I want to see in the form of a toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 (edited) Personally, I think that after 2 years in development and going nowhere the YF-19FP resculpt is as dead as a the proverbial Dodo and I'm betting that Yamato won't even attempt a design as difficult as the SV-51 toy. heck, I'm even begining to think that we wont see a 1/100 VF-0D and as for larger perfect versions of the Macross Zero toys forget it. That pretty much sums it up for my feelings. I've been saying that the 19 is dead in the water for while now. maybe the sales of the other Macplus reissues didn't justify the resculpting of the 19. I do think it depends on the Konig whether Yamato will continue a limited Macross run. I'm still hoping for a bigger Macross toy. It seems silly to have a Macross line and not have The Macross as part of it. As for the 1/48... time to stock up.... Edited October 5, 2004 by >EXO< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 (edited) Must buy buy buy! Do we have a compulsive buyer here? Hello... look at my siggy here. And I will beat kensei out again because I will have 43 1/48s. MUWHAHAHAHA!!! Just you wait till December man, you goin down bro, you goin DOWN!!! I will enjoy our temporary Even Steven's status. Hey seriously dude, if you want to sell some of your VF-1S Fockers send me a line. Of course I wouldn't think about touching your Low Vises, I doubt that I could get them out of your death grip. We've had what is it, a nice 5 year run with lots of new Macross toys from Yamato, Bandai, Banpresto, CM's & K&M, but I have a feeling that we are in for a long dry spell for at least the next several years (or possibly longer).I think basically that the Macross bubble has burst and with Macross Zero drawing to a close this month and no new Macross anime or new Macross console game on the horizon, the toys are going to dry up soon. From all I've observed and from conversations with various people in and out of Japan it seems like Macross is basically dead or dying in Japan. While there is of course a significant fanbase outside of Japan, that really does not concern the Japanese manufacturers like Yamato while they are unable to officially market their products outside of Japan. It's obvious that Yamato's Macross product line is shrinking as they diversify into other anime properties. Most of the upcoming Macross products have been in development for 1-2 years already. I hope I'm wrong, but I've got a feeling that after the toys that have already been announced have been released, then that's it no more Macross toys. I hope that that isn't the case with Macross. I mean, with Yamato, wouldn't it be true to say that the 1/48 VF-1 Toy put them in the higher Toy Developer's category? I think that the 1/48s put them on the map so to speak. They owe their customers, particularly Macross fans a lot more than that. I shall continue to hope that they will still produce and reproduce Macross toys in the very near future. Perhaps, they can do a Bandai and reissue their 1/48 line in a few years. That way, I don't have to buy from the likes of Godzilla and TISINC.com....but particularly Godzilla (j/k. The guys at Tisinc are the real tools) Edited October 5, 2004 by kensei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I get the feeling Graham may be right on with this. It does seem silly for Yamato to not make more 1/48's since the demand is obviously there, though. But I think the nostalgia wave has about run itself out. I look at my toy shelf and I see some great toys and I'm just glad I got what I did. But ultimately we'll see when we see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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