xsjado Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) I've revised my choices based on everyone's input and multiple reviews. Would this be a fun collection to you guys? And I promise I will stop posting so many questions once I make a few buys. Thanks! Yamato VF-1S Focker (2nd release or later. Are the stealth strike parts compatible?) 1:48 [attachmentid=39336] Yamato VF-0A 1:60 [attachmentid=39307] Yamato Macross Plus YF-19 1:60 (Anyone Know when the second release should be expected?) [attachmentid=39310] Bandai VF-1S Strike Valkyrie 1:55 [attachmentid=39335] What's the max I should pay for a new in box for each of these? Edited December 31, 2006 by xsjado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 go here and all shall be answered http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/toys/_toys_yamato.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti? Lol, your choices are only limited by your budget. If you're limited like most of us I would strongly suggest a 1/48 VF-1, or any of the 1/60 VF-0's. I'd stay away from the 1/60 VF-1's unless you've got the burning desire to pose them besides Yamato's new 1/60 VF-0's or '19 as I do. I'd also stay away from the 1/60 '19 until the very few bugs are worked out of the production process; there's no reason why your first time has to be THAT bad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 yeah you may want to wait on a revised yf-19 but the issues i think are minor the 1/60 vf-1 are cool for scale and if you have limited shelf space also stay away from the first run of the VF-1 1/48 series b/c the 2nd run has modifications like the nose cone. read the review i posted for you. Also be sure to check out the Blacklist in the For Sale section dont get scammed when buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Define "first time collector". Are you looking to make investments, or just want the toys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsjado Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 definately not looking for investments. just awesome toys i can display out of package and transform every once in awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wicked Ace Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 (edited) definately not looking for investments. just awesome toys i can display out of package and transform every once in awhile. My suggestion for your dilemma is to check out the merchants' listed prices of the items you're interested in, and then go to the For Sale and Trade forum and buy the item(s) that you can get for the best deal. Edited December 30, 2006 by Wicked Ace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsjado Posted December 30, 2006 Author Share Posted December 30, 2006 I'm strongly considering the 1/48 VF-1S Focker as my first purchase. How can I tell if i'm getting the revised version with the tabbed nose cone? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross73 Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 The first run of these had velcro window packaging. I figure that 1st editions of these aren't circulating as much as they used to. Also just ask who ever it is your buying from what they have. Most sellers probably have the 3rd or 4th or 5th releases of these in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 I'm strongly considering the 1/48 VF-1S Focker as my first purchase. How can I tell if i'm getting the revised version with the tabbed nose cone? The differences between first & second edition 1/48 VF-1 Yamato toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I'd go for a 1/48 VF-1 as well. Its the defining mecha from macross, its awesome in all modes, easy to transform and durable enough to play with a bit. the 0's are great but a little more fiddly, and the 19 is a dream, but not as integral to macross as the vf-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsjado Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 Is there a serious drop in quality with the toys availble on the robotech site? http://www.robotech.com/store/viewproduct.php?id=143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 I'm sure if you do a search on this site, you'll find all the info you would ever want on MPC versus 1/60 versus 1/48 VF-1's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsjado Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) when should a second release of the YF-19 be expected? Edited December 31, 2006 by xsjado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsjado Posted December 31, 2006 Author Share Posted December 31, 2006 Are the Yamato Macross Super & Strike Parts for the VF-1 Stealth Type compatible with the Yamato Macross VF-1S 1/48 Valkyrie Roy Focker Yamato? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) Are the Yamato Macross Super & Strike Parts for the VF-1 Stealth Type compatible with the Yamato Macross VF-1S 1/48 Valkyrie Roy Focker Yamato? thanks It terms of having to fit the Stealth Type Super & Strike Parts, yes, but the yellow trim on the 1S FOCKER clashes with the color of the FP Armor. It looks a lot better on a 1S HIKARU and if you wanna see for yourself, check out JENIUS' posted pics and his reviews . Edited December 31, 2006 by connor99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 (edited) when should a second release of the YF-19 be expected? Not anytime soon. Pretty much it will be released when there are 1) fixes developed for it, if at all and 2) when most stocks are cleared and suppliers are demanding more. Edited December 31, 2006 by kensei Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted December 31, 2006 Share Posted December 31, 2006 Here's my suggestions: 1) 1/48 VF-1S. I got the VF-1J Stealh plus Armor ordered, but this is only because I have an MP IS and a 1/100 1S and just coudln't justify it, so went with the stealth 1J - but since you're just starting your collection, then definitely get the 1S as a 1/48 since that's the best 1S out there. 2) 1/60 VE-1 Now this is very delicate, but also very fun. I like Elint Seekers; they're unique, they're intel and not combat oriented, and they are therefore integral to a mature collection - basically I don't think it's good to go only for the "big brutal" toys - get some unique mecha too. 3) The Quid Rau - I want this, either version, but simply can't justify it when I have the VF0 plus Ghost to look forward to and just ordered the Stealth 1J in order to have one of the 1/48s. But again, if you're just starting from scratch - go with this. I should have gotten one of these instead of two MP Alpha Fighters... 4) MP Shadow Alpha. This is Toynami and Robotech, but IMO a very good toy and it would diversify your collection. The above four would be a great start to your collection... it would also give you pretty good idea of what's out there. The 19 is wonderful and I would get it too if you can. VFTF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 IMHO if you have one 1/48, you have them all. Pick the one you think looks best, and if it's a hard to find one--save up and wait. Far better to have a 1/48, a VF-0, and a YF-19, than 3 VF-1's with different color stripes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 I don't know. After reading the VF-0 thread that's just been heating up in regards to problems I'm starting to think a 1/48 VF-1 would be your best bet. They've been around long enough and now in substantial quantities that the chances of buying a defective unit are "somewhat" lower. I really hope that your first buy isn't a bust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Agreed with Myk. As a passing description, which is not always entirely true, and don't let this put you off: 1/48 VF-1 Structure = Solid Muscle 1/60 VF-0 = Geriatric Frame with Rheumatoid Arthritis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 It's a damn shame too, as I REALLY love the looks of the VF-0, and I was hoping to replace any displayed 48's with '60 scale machines like the upcoming Shin, '19, etc. I don't think I'll be buying any of those items for a while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 4) MP Shadow Alpha. This is Toynami and Robotech, but IMO a very good toy and it would diversify your collection. VFTF1 Does the Shadow Alpha droop and have the upraised nose the same as the green and blue alphas? That really let down the fighter mode for me, and was the reason i passed on the Shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 (edited) Does the Shadow Alpha droop and have the upraised nose the same as the green and blue alphas? That really let down the fighter mode for me, and was the reason i passed on the Shadow. Some do, some not so much. The Shadow is essentially the same as all the other MPCs so you have the same chance of getting one that won't sit on its chest as you do with any of the others (I'd say 50/50). Also, I've seen quite a few toys now that the people who complain the most about the arched backs of the Alphas haven't transformed them properly (it's absolutley essentially you get the crotch tabs all the way into the legs. Here's a pic of one of my Shadows, no matter what I did I couldn't get it any flatter than this: On a side note though, I don't have any of my vehicles posed sideways at exactly eye level. This is by far the least flattering angle to look at the Alpha. It looks decent from others: Edited January 2, 2007 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 THE PROBLEM IS MINE WOULD BE AT EYE LEVEL. I TRIED TRANSFORMING SEVERAL TIMES AND ALWAYS HAD THE UPTURNED NOSE. SCUSE CAPS, iM AT WORK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 SCUSE CAPS, iM AT WORK... Why would posting from work require you to post in all CAPS?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 Why would posting from work require you to post in all CAPS?? I think he's in UPPER management. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 becasue the program Im working in needs all the letters to be in caps so that it can find items in the database, which are all entered in caps. i just flick around when no ones looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 2, 2007 Share Posted January 2, 2007 becasue the program Im working in needs all the letters to be in caps so that it can find items in the database, which are all entered in caps. i just flick around when no ones looking they're ALWAYS looking man... ALWAYS... but yeah, the upturned nose is why I only have one Alpha. more than the brittle plastic, weak joints, and poor QC, it just doesn't look right in fighter mode to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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