HoveringCheesecake Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Well, I broke down and ordered Series 2. With Yamato giving us a big "maybe" on the reissue of the 1J Max and Milia, I didn't have a choice. We'll see if I regret this or not. Oh well, I ended up having $800 extra from school loans this semester. Time to treat myself. This and the 1/48 Stealth will hopefully whet my appetite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Ace Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Well, I broke down and ordered Series 2. With Yamato giving us a big "maybe" on the reissue of the 1J Max and Milia, I didn't have a choice. We'll see if I regret this or not. Oh well, I ended up having $800 extra from school loans this semester. Time to treat myself. This and the 1/48 Stealth will hopefully whet my appetite. You're lucky. When I was in college, my Macross choices were second hand 1/55 Jetfire or Joon's knock-offs. The Bandai and Takatoku offerings were WAY out of my price range at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) Oh these are probably out of my price range. Watch the sale forum in the future! Anyone have some more detailed pictures of Series 2? Edited January 16, 2007 by meh_cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 ridiculously cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidearmsalpha Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Picked up the 2nd set a few days ago. These are pretty cool in Battroid mode, especially when used with the display stands for some cool poses. Wish Toynami had sold these with different heads like the Banprestos. I'm sure they would have sold even more. I know I might have bought a couple more sets to see a VF-1A and VF-1S TV Max and a VF-1A and VF-1S Miria. The lack of an inner cockpit and pilot totally sucks, so I don't think I'll display these in Fighter mode at all, maybe Gerwalk from time to time, which does look cool because of the great articulation in the legs. I can't believe they couldn't just make a simple cockpit and figure to go with these. The missiles stay on really well, even better than the Yamatos it seems. Really hoping they do sell the armor sets for these. I wonder what Valks will make up set 3 if they make them? Anyway, I took some pics. Sorry for the crappy lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizman Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 I got my hikaru VF-1J a couple days ago, it is pretty nice compared to the first series. Not as wobbly and doesnt fall apart as easily, also the stand is kinda sturdier though I guess time will tell if this one breaks too. Theres nothing wrong with the neck size, it actually makes it look more human to me with a long neck. I'm hoping for series 3 (if toynami makes one) that they release a CF, VF-1D, and angel birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anavel Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 (edited) Ive had one of these for a while now,(Max Vf-1a) and despite its flaws i'm pretty pleased with it for its price. The one thing that seems wrong with it, is that when the arms lock into the legs they cant sit flush without pulling the arms out of the sockets. The slots on the legs are simply too far down. Not sure if they corrected this on the second run or not. BUT, everything easily pushes right back into place and its good as new. Another little quark, which may have been corrected, is that under the canopy there is only enough room for 2 out of the 3 digits when the sticker is applied. the last little thing, when the head laser is fully downward it points a little bit to the right. Its a bit floppy but can hold any pose without a problem, balance is ok, and the accessories are nice and plentiful. The stickers BLOW, but with a trim they look a bit better. The Embossed skull on the heat shield is a bit strange, but it doesn't really bother me as much as it seems to some of the folks here. Transformation is simple and I don't fear breaking anything, but even if i did I wouldn't really care. I was also wondering what they were planning to do for fastpack attachment to the backpack and noticed that the two side panels actually pull off to reveal a polycap (neat) for attachment like the fast packs for the arms and legs Edited January 20, 2007 by Anavel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anavel Posted January 20, 2007 Share Posted January 20, 2007 Adding some photos, and yeah, unfortunately the backpack hinge wasn't flush (whoops) [attachmentid=39735][attachmentid=39736][attachmentid=39737][attachmentid=39738][attachmentid=39739] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I got my Roy an Hik 1J a day ago, and i love them~! Battroid mode is the strongest mode for the toycrappys, and they are poseable enough to keep me happy. Good stuff! But the 1/48's Rule supreme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 got my hikky 1J today.....cheap sale..... haha i can't believe that i actually bought a toynami valk..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabidweezil Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 No fast packs shown at the Toy Fair or anything Macross for that matter from Toynami. Does that mean the line is dead? Wouldn't surprise me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Wouldn't surprise me either. Of course, I was also thinking that the line was most likely dead just before wave 2 was released. Who knows what Toynami's up to, but I really want to see the super & strike parts released if nothing else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) Toynami is certainly an anomaly at the moment. We see the Beta and then it vanishes and is completely replaced by the Macross figures. Then Macross figures vanish and are completely replaced by New Gen stuff. Seems to me that Toynami isn't capable of carrying more than one big production at a time. If they're going back to Robotech to take advantage of Shadow Chronicles then it may take a while for them to get back to Macross... I don't know though, the Macross line seems too cheap and easy to ditch and it doesn't seem like it's selling to bad either. Edited February 12, 2007 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 So you think the fast packs are quick to disappear from production like the Beta/Tread? Hope not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 How do you compare its QC with Bandai`s MSIA/EMSIA and Kaiyodo Revoletch action figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 How do you compare its QC with Bandai`s MSIA/EMSIA and Kaiyodo Revoletch action figures. I got 2 at Katsucon and I would say it is close to the MSIA, and similar to revoltech. Thing is, its hard plastic, not PVC like the MSIA's, its misleading since at first glance it does not look like it. Wave 2 is a lot better in quality than wave 1. Wave 1 has some looseness, wave 2 is very tight. The main thing that irritates me is that the backpack on wave 1 does not lock or hold position in fighter mode as well as wave 2. I have the DYRL Max and TV Max. The swing bars in on my wave 1 max do not hold in gerwalk mode but on my wave 2 max they are very tight and hold position. The construction is very similar to the gundam 1/144 scale kits, polycaps, and those white/grey plastic joints that limbs pop into. Think of a gundam kit in that scale only more durable and you pretty much get the idea of how these things are. Overall you get a lot for $20. Why? Hold the box in your hands, and open the front flap on your left, its got a ton of accessories and an adjustable stand for 3 modes. To me, this is a lot for $20. Most Gundam MSIA's don't even have this much. Its the only variable $20 valkyrie toy you can get and its worth it to me. Aside from the backpack in fighter mode, it does look better than the MPC. Also, it seems to me that the focus was on battroid mode as it is the best looking mode. Articulation is a lot better than the MPC and so are the proportions. If toynami ever revisits the MPC line it would be awesome if it was based on the 1/100 line. I do hope we get armor for $10 or less. Collectiondx.com had coverage of toynami from toyfair and said this: 1/100 scale Macross fighters where on display as well but no new styles and sadly no strike armor at this time. George says they want to focus on the Cyclones and new Alphas this year and they will revisit the 1/100th scale next year. He also did agree that they would like to expand the line to include the lesser done mecha from the series like Battle pods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechafan Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 George says they want to focus on the Cyclones and new Alphas this year and they will revisit the 1/100th scale next year. That makes me mad. I wanted my Super/Strike armor this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 That makes me mad. I wanted my Super/Strike armor this year. Same here! But hey maybe he meant NEW 1/100 stuff like enemy mecha, destroids and all that for next year. I hope The armor shown last year looked like it was already tooled, so theres no reason for them not to release it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechafan Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 They can do the other stuff next year. I just want my armor for now. It looked very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 That is how most feel about the Alpha/Beta bit. Toynami needs to just finish the production of a series. The only thing they seems to have finished was the super posiables. They can do the other stuff next year. I just want my armor for now. It looked very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 That seems to back up jenius' theory of Toynami not being able to handle more than one line at a time. At least I hope the Beta will be a reality and not just a sales incentive for their new SC Alphas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Glad I held back on getting the 1/100s. Was banking that they would release a super/strike versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoveringCheesecake Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Well, forget this then. I'm going to sell these off now. Good job Toynami! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Fickle buyers eh? You guys might want to just throw them in a closet rather than selling them off. In between this long gap of product releases stores will not be getting more 1/100s in stock. Then, if Toynami returns and puts out the fast packs you might feel like buying the 1/100s again and not be able to find them anywhere anymore. It's like if Toynami ever does sell a Beta, where are you going to get Scott's Alpha to go with it? (I think Scott's alpha's selling out actually might hinder the likelihood of a Beta BTW). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Thanks Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I still think the armors will come out this year. They seemed tooled and ready. Maybe they meant new VF-1's and enemies for next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostalgia Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I eat my words, just picked up series 1 at a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 If anybody is dumping them wants to dump a Roy 1S at a low low price, PM me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 I am disappointed to hear that we might not get the Super/Strike parts this year or at all, but I won't be selling any of mine. Even without the FAST packs, I still like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Any idea what valks are in wave-3 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Any idea what valks are in wave-3 ? Ask me again in 12 to 15 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha OTS Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 This news gets me worried because once they finish doing what they have planned this year, why would they release new accessories for a figure line that's over a year old and no longer as easily available? How well do those super poseable strike packs fit on the 1/100's anyway? Does it take much trimming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodokast Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Maybe we should all write letters to Toynami Corp and see how they respond. They responded to the bad ball joint issues, albit slowly, so maybe if enough of us complain they might actually do something right. I really hope they release the FP's soon, I need them to finish my custom Low-Vis and Camo 1A's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiriyu Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I am disappointed to hear that we might not get the Super/Strike parts this year or at all, but I won't be selling any of mine. Even without the FAST packs, I still like them. I, for one, am disappointed with your response, mister-e. Not nearly enough huff or vitriol expressed for a post on this forum I think I'll hang on to mine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I, for one, am disappointed with your response, mister-e. Not nearly enough huff or vitriol expressed for a post on this forum I think I'll hang on to mine as well. Sorry for the lack of huff. It won't happen again. Promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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