bandit29 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 (edited) Lets just hope the box isn't going to be larger. Running out of space. I am thinking of collapsing the boxes into neat piles of flat cardboard. 346372[/snapback] Ya right. Yamato is the king of wasting space. The boxes used for the VOTOMS Scopedog Weapons set and Parachute pack are double the size they need to be. The 1/12 Scopedog box is the same size as the 1/48. It could have been 5/8 the size The 1/60 VF-0S is looking good. I'll be buying this. Just one though. Twin moons has them up for preorder http://www.tmpanime.com/index.php?main_pag...f09b280fc4fd2f2 sorry if this was posted before Edited November 23, 2005 by dejr8bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Don't feel bad because you are not alone. I still do not understand the number concept. Why....well, isn't 1/60 means smaller than the 1/48? So why is the 1/60 bigger than the 1/48 VF-1 series? you'll have to count me out on this 1/60. $150 is by far too much money for a small model, as Yamato tends to flood the market and stop producing and then restart producing with a couple improvements and reflood the market once again. I'm going to wait and see if the price shaves off $100 down to 50 over time. They've got to be nuts. I could understand if it was a 1/48. 346124[/snapback] You do realise that the 1/60 VF-0S is actually larger than a 1/48 don't you? 1/48 VF-1 = 30cm in fighter mode 1/60 VF-0 = 32cm in fighter mode The VF-0 is a big bird, far larger than the VF-1. Graham 346137[/snapback] No, I did not know that. Thanks Graham, I may have to reconsider. I thought the VF-0 was the same size as a VF-1S. 346325[/snapback] 346802[/snapback] Because if you placed a VF-1 next to a VF-0, the VF-0 is a lot bigger, like a F-14 is much bigger than a F-16. The Vf-0 and VF-1 are NOT the same size in true scale! That is why the 1/60 VF-0 is somewhat bigger than the 1/.48 VF-1. If it were in 1/48 scale, the VF-0 would be MUCH MUCH larger than the 1/48 VF-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Don't feel bad because you are not alone. I still do not understand the number concept. Why....well, isn't 1/60 means smaller than the 1/48? So why is the 1/60 bigger than the 1/48 VF-1 series? That's alright. Just think back to the original size of the mecha, and then make your calculations. A VF-0 is bigger than a VF-1 unscaled, so it is possible that scaled versions of each type may be equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 (edited) That means the pilot should be tiny and less detailed compared to the 1/48 one right? Wonder if he'll get crushed when you try to make the seat flip? And if they do two seaters, (assuming they include both pilots) maybe there won't be enough space? Edited November 23, 2005 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 saw some images in the dec issue of hobby japan. looks good, but the images aren't really anything new, no gerwalk as of yet. i'll let bossman scan em though since his are bound to be of nicer quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 saw some images in the dec issue of hobby japan. looks good, but the images aren't really anything new, no gerwalk as of yet. i'll let bossman scan em though since his are bound to be of nicer quality. 347090[/snapback] FYI, I have already scanned the December issues of Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby magazines and posted the pics on page 20 of this thread. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiotheforsaken Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 eep, my bad, since i dont keep up with the japanese hobby mags as much as i would like. so anyways apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 I'll be picking up the January 2006 issues of Hobby Japan & Dengeki Hobby magazines either today or tomorrow and will post any pics as soon as I get them. So keep your eyes peeled! Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 That means the pilot should be tiny and less detailed compared to the 1/48 one right? Yes, the pilot should be significantly smaller than the 1/48 pilots. If I had to guess, I'd say it should be a little bit smaller than Toynami's VF-1 pilots. Now, if you're thinking of the craptastic 1/60 VF-1 pilots, not to worry. When the VF-1 1/60 cockpits were originally made, Yamato didn't plan on having actual pilots sitting in there. When they eventually decided to cram pilots in there, their legs had to be cut off and arms molded onto the body. This time around, the 1/60 VF-0S is being designed to accomodate a pilot from the get-go, so the pilot should look decent considering the scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 OK, just picked up the January 2006 issues of Hobby Japan and Dengeki Hobby magazines, which are just out on the 23rd of this month. Unfortunately, there are no new pics of the Yamato 1/60 VF-0S. But to be honest, I was sort of expecting that, as we had a two month wait last time between the fighter mode and battroid mode pics. If they follow the same pattern, I expect that we will see some Gerwalk pics in next months magazines. Basically, the new Hobby Japan had no new Macross pictures or information at all . The new Dengeki Hobby has some pics of the Yamato 1/48 GBP armor as well as the upcoming Hasegawa Battroid mode display stand. I'll post these pics in the correct threads. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amptor Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I used to save and flat back all my Yamato boxes, but in the end I just thought "what for"? and threw them all out recently.Graham 346496[/snapback] I don't know if Yamato changed how they print the boxes or anything, but I held one of my boxes more than the rest and the ink literally came off on my fingers. And it's amazing too because I can go out and get a 6 pack of beer and the print on the box is good and doesn't come off, and we're basically talking about a consumable/recycled often product. Bandai boxes are printed much better, glossy too as I recall. Hmm as far as throwing them out, I know a guy such as yourself would have a rather large collection, it's hard to make room for boxes. I still have enough room on my shelf for more yammies, just not sure when I'm going to purchase them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 Hmm as far as throwing them out, I know a guy such as yourself would have a rather large collection, it's hard to make room for boxes. I still have enough room on my shelf for more yammies, just not sure when I'm going to purchase them 347161[/snapback] Yeah, when you have like 30 or 40 boxes and plastic trays all stacked it does take up rather a lot of space. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 My biggest problem now is that I don't have the room for anymore 1/48 sized toys. I've got 3 1/48s, and going to need a 4th for my VF-1D kit, and will be getting the GBP... plus Koenig Monster plus an assload of Transformers Alternators and MPC Prime plus a Gakken Ride Armor... plus another Gakken sized model kit I am working on... where am I going to put this purtty toy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 where am I going to put this purtty toy? 347635[/snapback] You are more than welcome to keep it at my house Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 i'm sure everybody already knows this but if you didn't place a preorder with HLJ for the Early bird special price Then you'll have to preorder at the reglar price. It a few $$ more now. http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00041 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 My biggest problem now is that I don't have the room for anymore 1/48 sized toys. I've got 3 1/48s, and going to need a 4th for my VF-1D kit, and will be getting the GBP... plus Koenig Monster plus an assload of Transformers Alternators and MPC Prime plus a Gakken Ride Armor... plus another Gakken sized model kit I am working on... where am I going to put this purtty toy? 347635[/snapback] That's alot of "plusses" you're getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 (edited) I'm spoiled rotten, what can I say? Edited November 30, 2005 by promethuem5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 (edited) http://www.amenbo.com/cgi-bin/list/toys/macrross/new1-e.cgi For those of you who don't like the HLJ system of not telling you the shipping upfront, try amenbo. I always use them. Reliable and you get the 5% point back on top of the discounted retail price. 20k yen with Express shipping to stateside on top of the 5%. Can't find a better deal elsewhere on the net. Edited December 22, 2005 by Retracting Head Ter Ter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginrai Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 (edited) Maybe this is a stupid question, but I never noticed how big the VF-0 was, even when watching all of Macross Zero the night before last. If it's a testbed/prototype for the VF-1, why is it significantly larger? Shouldn't it be the same size? Edited December 22, 2005 by Ginrai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 (edited) I thought of the VF0 as more of a thing where the UN were desperate to "have something" to fight the anti un with because they were running behind in the transforming vehicle idea due to it being stolen, (kind of like how the zeon were late with beam rifles in gundam to the feddies) more than as a machine designed to be used against the aliens. So they came up with something and that was the VF-0. Otherwise it would have all the things the vf1 has. (like thermonuclear engine etc) Would bigger size mean more fuel? Each time they fought they kept having to end the fight because of that. So when the newer engines came, it then meant smaller more agile craft to fight in. (ie ditch the vf0 and go for a new look altogether, giving us the vf1, and maybe scrapping the more expensive stuff for the crap inexperienced pilots to save money on advancement in other areas) Edited December 23, 2005 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project Phoenix Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I thought of the VF0 as more of a thing where the UN were desperate to "have something" to fight the anti un with because they were running behind in the transforming vehicle idea due to it being stolen, (kind of like how the zeon were late with beam rifles in gundam to the feddies) more than as a machine designed to be used against the aliens. So they came up with something and that was the VF-0. Otherwise it would have all the things the vf1 has. (like thermonuclear engine etc) Would bigger size mean more fuel? Each time they fought they kept having to end the fight because of that. So when the newer engines came, it then meant smaller more agile craft to fight in. (ie ditch the vf0 and go for a new look altogether, giving us the vf1, and maybe scrapping the more expensive stuff for the crap inexperienced pilots to save money on advancement in other areas) 354477[/snapback] In layman's terms: Stopgap fighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 A lot to read, maybe it's been asked... Is it correct to have the turbines blocked while in battroid? I thought it was still using the turbines since it didn't have a reactor yet? Looks nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I believe in the animation the intake covers have variable pass. This allowed the covers to flip open, when thrust was needed. Then immediately closing to protect internal turbine components. (imagine window blinds, or check your M0 DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I thought of the VF0 as more of a thing where the UN were desperate to "have something" to fight the anti un with because they were running behind in the transforming vehicle idea due to it being stolen, (kind of like how the zeon were late with beam rifles in gundam to the feddies) more than as a machine designed to be used against the aliens. So they came up with something and that was the VF-0. Otherwise it would have all the things the vf1 has. (like thermonuclear engine etc) Would bigger size mean more fuel? Each time they fought they kept having to end the fight because of that. So when the newer engines came, it then meant smaller more agile craft to fight in. (ie ditch the vf0 and go for a new look altogether, giving us the vf1, and maybe scrapping the more expensive stuff for the crap inexperienced pilots to save money on advancement in other areas) 354477[/snapback] In layman's terms: Stopgap fighter. 354546[/snapback] Yup, like the Spitfire Mk IX Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-ZeroOne Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I thought of the VF0 as more of a thing where the UN were desperate to "have something" to fight the anti un with because they were running behind in the transforming vehicle idea due to it being stolen, (kind of like how the zeon were late with beam rifles in gundam to the feddies) more than as a machine designed to be used against the aliens. 354477[/snapback] In layman's terms: Stopgap fighter. 354546[/snapback] Yup, like the Spitfire Mk IX Chris 357912[/snapback] At the risk of bleeding into the "Vs. Aircraft" thread... over 5,500 produced. The intent was stopgap, but when you're good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I know, that's awesome!!!! and it was widely considered the best spitefire too! Refresh my memory, it was a stopgap for the Mk VIII right? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armentage Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Would bigger size mean more fuel? Each time they fought they kept having to end the fight because of that. So when the newer engines came, it then meant smaller more agile craft to fight in. 354477[/snapback] Well you know, running out of fuel made the whole air-battle dynamic MUCH more interesting. I've never flown myself, but I've spent a lot of time playing sims, and trust me, fuel is a huge concern. You get this extra feeling of tension in a dog fight; will I get him before I run out of fuel? It also helps make the fights match the length of the anime (in that they are both very short). If they had infinite fuel, they could play air dancing games forever, so instead of a very short and decisive (or inconcluseive) air battle, you get TV style fights that drag on forever, but all we see are high lights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooze Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Will the MacrossWorld team once again visit Japan to get more details of this item? Will they be posting this on their Toy Section in the main MacrossWorld Page? Those pictures are really awesome. I look forward to getting this item. snooze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Darn. Everytime I see this thread at the top of the page I think there's gonna be new pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izzyfcuk Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 you're not the only one... i thought so too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat Pinche Haro! Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 true...nothing but a tease..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Don't know if I should like or hate this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 For everyone's sanity, no one should post unless there is groundbreaking news regarding the VF-0... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 For everyone's sanity, no one should post unless there is groundbreaking news regarding the VF-0... 358821[/snapback] I second that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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