kensei Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 There are ALWAYS leftovers dude. BTW with regards to the VF-0, I gotta love the new gunpod. Looks sweet. With time on my hands and the generosity of a modelling friend I am learning how to scratchbuild. And making my own set of articulated hands for the VF-0. Mwahahahahahahahaaaa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Man I can't wait for this thing! I agree about Shins VF-0A, I think it would be perfect for "low-vis" like release. Love that blue grey! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 COOL...If there's any chance he will let you take some better (outside the reflective glass case) pics, then please do so!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 He probably snuck in those pics since most stores in Akihabara do not allow you to take pics. I know when I visited those stores there were signs all over the place, NO PICTURES. But damn is that the right price? 17,000 yen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Random Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 (edited) I'm looking forward to the VF-0 more than any other toy that has been announced or rumored for 2006. That is saying something considering my excitement for the Sideshow Lord of the Rings and Star Wars 12" lines. Too bad my usual source hasn't put up a preorder yet. Edited February 6, 2006 by Matt Random Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Roger that. The VF0 will definitely be one of the hottest releases this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Must go to Japan now and come back with it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deimos Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 He probably snuck in those pics since most stores in Akihabara do not allow you to take pics. I know when I visited those stores there were signs all over the place, NO PICTURES.But damn is that the right price? 17,000 yen? 367314[/snapback] ya man... i am surprised no one is complaining abt the price tag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt.actionjackson Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 It looks pretty frakin' sweet. I might have to order a 2nd one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 My wallet is crying cause i cant afford one yet. Dammit i have 4 1/48s, one fast pack, no armor, and i want both the armor and this. WHaaahaaaahahahahaaa. Being an E-2 in the AF doesnt pay enough. dammit i need a second job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Does Yamato's Macross usually get that kind of display case space around Akihabara? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 (edited) Yes. Most of the more expensive toys and models are encased and/or behind the counter. I rarely saw and SaveRobotech and samurai_m and verify this, any high end toys like Macross in the store windows when I walked around on the streets of Akihabara, Ueno and Nakano. Other places I am not sure about. Edited February 6, 2006 by Fortress_Maximus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortress_Maximus Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 He probably snuck in those pics since most stores in Akihabara do not allow you to take pics. I know when I visited those stores there were signs all over the place, NO PICTURES.But damn is that the right price? 17,000 yen? 367314[/snapback] ya man... i am surprised no one is complaining abt the price tag 367367[/snapback] I think they are all blinded by the beauty of the Zero to notice until the bill hits them square between the eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 There must be something in the choice of materials that drove the price up. I mean size wise its not as tall as the 1/48...either that or its damn close. It does look bigger in some parts, and perhaps not only is the finish different but perhaps the grade of plastic? Perhaps it has a tougher more durable plastic that costed more to incorporate. Who knows? least I hope this is the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Someone mentioned they wanted to recoup costs from 1/100 that was scrapped. Maybe that explains the price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Or yamato just wants your moolah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostryder Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 More gimmicks, more parts, and they want to recoupe costs for the mold (which will have less repaint variations than the VF-1). Plus, they know we are hungry for new Macross goodies and have money to spend. I don't see how the ABS plastic would be any better than the VF-1, which is already pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 $142.79, converted...What's there to complain about? Hold on. What did the 48's retail for? I never knew their original prices as I always bought from stateside dealers who had to mark up the price after the fact... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 There must be something in the choice of materials that drove the price up. I mean size wise its not as tall as the 1/48...either that or its damn close. It does look bigger in some parts, and perhaps not only is the finish different but perhaps the grade of plastic? Perhaps it has a tougher more durable plastic that costed more to incorporate. Who knows? least I hope this is the case. 367438[/snapback] No the high price is only because Kaiyodo is like KB Toys, they over charge because they know Otakus will just shell out the Â¥ for it. I found a store a few weeks ago on the other side of Akihabara station that nobody goes to and they are selling the 1/48 armor for 8500Â¥, and 1/48 Valks for 10500Â¥ all new, most shops charge 12500Â¥ for the armor and up to 17000Â¥ for a 1/48. I'm going to go back to Kaiyodo and sneek more pics today. Should have more pics up in the next 4 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 The most likely reason for the price hike is that Yamato know fans will pay it regardless. If you're looking for something more elaborate, then you can say that Yamato won't be able to sell as many variants of the VF-0 like they could with the VF-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 There must be something in the choice of materials that drove the price up. I mean size wise its not as tall as the 1/48...either that or its damn close. It does look bigger in some parts, and perhaps not only is the finish different but perhaps the grade of plastic? Perhaps it has a tougher more durable plastic that costed more to incorporate. Who knows? least I hope this is the case. 367438[/snapback] No the high price is only because Kaiyodo is like KB Toys, they over charge because they know Otakus will just shell out the Â¥ for it. I found a store a few weeks ago on the other side of Akihabara station that nobody goes to and they are selling the 1/48 armor for 8500Â¥, and 1/48 Valks for 10500Â¥ all new, most shops charge 12500Â¥ for the armor and up to 17000Â¥ for a 1/48. I'm going to go back to Kaiyodo and sneek more pics today. Should have more pics up in the next 4 hours. 367457[/snapback] KIIIIIITA! We'll be waiting. THX SaveRobotech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 85oo for the GPS? Or the FP? If the GPS...holy crap! Good discount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 85oo for the GPS? Or the FP? If the GPS...holy crap! Good discount! 367474[/snapback] Yep GPS for the 1/48. Here is a translated review of the shop I found online. According to Showa the second floor of the building which has ドトールコーヒー which went north, about 5 minutes it walked. Being to have left from according to in the Akihabara central town barrel center, is, but default discount it is large, (20-35%OFF. 15%OFF) doing even with the new product, the ã¡ã‚‡ approaching good fortune. Business hour 11:00-21:00 (as for earth day celebration 20:Up to 00) with nothing during year 休. # The above-mentioned business hour inscription with shop front. In the past 10:30-20:Description of 00 opening of shop, being in addition to become so even with web, it does, but whether either one is correct lack of confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omni Existence Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Anyone notice a problem with this pic? Is it just me (I'm not wearing glasses right now), but doesn't the top corners of the chestplates look like it's partially blocking the shoulders? Or the toy just wasn't transformed properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Looks that way to me, also. This isn't the final product though, is it? I was under the impression this was a good looking mock-up, indicative of what the final model might look like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojacko Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 whoooaaaaa.....thats really cool...nice pix..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Omni, Since the shoulder are on ball joints, I assume the shoulders can be tilted outwards and still moved up. If anything its nothing like the 1/60 VF-1, where shoulder rotation was limited since the shoulders were far into the chest. This one has further spaced apart shoulders, so I think we should be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Save Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 OKAY here are some larger size pics and larger file size so I hope you have fast internet. Also while I was there they put the air brake back in place. VF-0S Gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 mmmm, thanks for the continued Vf-0 goodness... that shoulder design is very odd... look at how it's all folded in to get that pose... hmmmm... hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 You can see from some of SaveRobotech's latests pics that they haven't transformed the shoulder correctly. And don't worry, the chest plate does not block the shoulders. Trust me on this. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 That plastic screams chunky monkey plastic to me, which I LIKE!!!! Bandai had some nice durable, brick like plastic on their valks, and if yamato used that plastic on this beautiful monster then I will be pleased. The 1/48s plastic was durable, but I felt the bandai 1/55s had tougher plastic, they are BRICKS after all, but damn good ones!=). Please be durable bricklike plastic with gloss finish! If anything if it is the same plastic as the bandais, then this sucker will be substantially heavier than the 1/48. Can't wait to see transformed pics, and I say screw a VF-0A as a next release, I want a darn VF-0D!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 OK nitpicking but looking at the nose, it might have a rather stumpy nosecone in fighter mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Graham - thanks, it's nice to have confirmation that the toy is transfromed incorrectly. I still can't wait, I hope this bird gets released early.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Looks that way to me, also. This isn't the final product though, is it? I was under the impression this was a good looking mock-up, indicative of what the final model might look like... 367541[/snapback] It's a Test-Shot from the moulds, which means it's pretty much how the final product is going to be. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I need this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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