chgilpin Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hey guys, I am new here. I am seriously considering getting the VF-1S from Valkyrie Exchange. I was wondering first, it is listed at $159 USD. Is that a good price? Also right now I have the Toynami version (yes I know the feelings on it) Is it really that much better? I just find it kind of hard to spend that much money on a "toy" Also is the 3rd series the last series that yamato is going to produce, or would it be better just to wait a little while and see if the prices drop? Thanks in advance Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Please use the search function. Consensus is the 1/48 is vastly superior to the 1/55s. You will not be let down. It's unknown as to whether we will see more 1/48s any time soon (if the GBP makes it out I'm guessing we'll at least see more VF-1Js). I believe the guy who runs the Valk Exchange is a member and has provided excellent service to many (including myself before I was even a member here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hey, CHRIS, it is worth it! Believe me 'coz I've got 4 of those (and that's nothing compared to the inventory of some MWers !). The 1/48's are a step above the MPC's. Oh, and about the VALK-EXCHANGE.com price, it is a good one. You can never really go wrong with KEVIN, he is a great guy and a fellow collector AND member here at MW.con. Hopefully, you would wanna go with the 1/48's, 'coz right now they're getting really hard to find (for a good price!) and get a hold off . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chgilpin Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 Hey, CHRIS, it is worth it! Believe me 'coz I've got 4 of those (and that's nothing compared to the inventory of some MWers !). The 1/48's are a step above the MPC's. Oh, and about the VALK-EXCHANGE.com price, it is a good one. You can never really go wrong with KEVIN, he is a great guy and a fellow collector AND member here at MW.con. Hopefully, you would wanna go with the 1/48's, 'coz right now they're getting really hard to find (for a good price!) and get a hold off . So you didn't have any regrets getting the 1/48? Guess it is time for another toy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 in terms of proportions (excluding the 1/48 skeleton hands which is easiy fixable with recast hands) the 1/48 is truly a better toy. Tons more detail all around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 chgilpin Posted on Mar 31 2005, 01:24 PM So you didn't have any regrets getting the 1/48? Guess it is time for another toy Nope. The 1/48's are capable of perfect transformation and they look sweet in any mode. Sure, their chest pieces are a little wider than some expected,and those arms look a little too skinny, but man, I'll take a 1/48 anyday over a Toynami MPC. Don't get me wrong, the MPC's are okay, considering their current market prices, but they're not even in the same league as the 1/48's when it comes to their aesthetic value and playability . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifand Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Looks best in fighter or gerwalk modes. 1/60's got it beat for battroid proportions, especially for the arms and chest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 I love all 1/48's. I can't get enough. I have all models in 1/55 1/60 1/72, and the 1/48 is way superior. Vic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTShark Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 Looks best in fighter or gerwalk modes. 1/60's got it beat for battroid proportions, especially for the arms and chest. Agree here. I think the 1/48 still wins a close match here simply because it's more stable and more poseable, but as far as proportions you are dead on. Of course, either the 1/60 or 1/48 are vastly ahead of pretty much anything else for overall proportions in all three modes. Re: price. They're getting harder to come by so that price doesn't seem to be too bad. I only have one of them, and I'd love to get another but I don't think I can justify it... oh well. I'll also echo the sentiments that the Valkyrie Exchange is a great place to do business with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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