Mowe Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I am sold, but I'll wait for comments from others about the nose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Thanks mista G-man! You're the greatestest!!! Is she that small or is the toy that big? Is that the display stand that'll come with the SV-51? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 DAMN!!!!! Now I know I definately want that!!!!!!! It looks so much better in that picture!!!!! Love the finish of the color too. Graham is that the stand that will be inclueded? Also, this is schedueled to be released around the end of the summer right? I need time to save!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 And one more teaser pic showing the weapons that are included as standard with the SV-51. FYI, the things in the top right corner are the two gunpod magazines. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 The girl was pretty small, but it is a big toy. Big in that it's long, longer than the VF-0 or YF-19, but it's very slim & slender from the side, much more so than the VF-0 or YF-19. Yes, the stand will be included with the toy. That is a painted resin sculpt, so the actual color of the production ABS toy may be a little diferent. The release is tentatively sceduled for July, but that could be subject to change depending on how long it takes to resolve any unexpected technical issues that may (or may not) crop up during the production process. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Graham, is it supposed to come with 4 weapons pods, and not just 2 with 2 drop tanks? Is that a mistake? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowe Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 That is one awsome package. Let's hope the price tag stays near the 20,000 yen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) Graham thanks mate. Awesome, truly awesome. But those intakes look a little weird to me though. I think it's the pic, I'll wait for a close up. The accessories too, great. Thank Yamato for actually adding value to their high priced toys. I'll start by buying one. If it works out, then I'll buy 9 more! Good Q/C (95%) perfect is the minimum I'll expect in this baby. Edited February 27, 2007 by kensei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) Amen! Graham, I have one more question.....now THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT OR A NITPICK.....I was curious why the engine fans are always put so far forward in these toys....starting with the 1/48 VF-1's to the SV-51......instead of them being further back in the intakes. Is this a consious choice on the designers part or is it done out of necessity for the construction process and so forth. It just looks really drastic in the SV-51 and I was curious. edit: For my horrible spelling Chris Edited February 27, 2007 by Dobber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 You see that too? I thought it was only me. It just looks weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Amen! Graham, I have one more question.....now THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT OR A NITPICK.....I was curious why the engine fans are always put so far forward in these toys....starting with the 1/48 VF-1's to the SV-51......instead of them being further back in the intakes. Is this a consious choice on the designers part or is it done out of necessity for the construction process and so forth. It just looks really drastic in the SV-51 and I was curious. edit: For my horrible spelling Chris I think it has to do with the toy's engineering. I mean, directly behind the fans are the first joint in the leg, and if they put the fans further back, it'll interfere with that joint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I think it has to do with the toy's engineering. I mean, directly behind the fans are the first joint in the leg, and if they put the fans further back, it'll interfere with that joint... Correct. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) But is there a joint directly behind the fans in the case of the SV-51? I haven't noticed any yet. *EDIT* Nevermind. Just looked at the first pics again and noticed them afterall. Edited February 27, 2007 by Dante74 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Ok, thanks! Looking forward to seeing more of this baby!!! Thanks again for all the pictures Graham. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Graham, is it supposed to come with 4 weapons pods, and not just 2 with 2 drop tanks? Is that a mistake? Chris In episodes # 1-3 of Macross Zero the SV-51s are shown armed with just two of the micro-missile launcher/auxillary drop tank composite pods mounted near the wingtips and two of the large R-33D Amos+ medium-range maneuvering missiles mounted mid-wing. However in the last episode (episode # 5) both Nora and DD are armed with 4 of the micro-missile launcher/auxillary drop tank composite pods, along with two R-33D Amos+ medium-range maneuvering missiles and two overwing high-speed, high-maneuverability twin jet boosters. See screen capture below from episode # 5. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
promethuem5 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 YES! I am so psyched... this bad boy looks preorderable... did they show the toy in just fighter mode, or are there pics to come of all three modes? Glad to hear you got diplomatic immunity from scary Yamato booth guy too! Good stuff all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Graham - are there little covers on the top of the wings for when the high speed boosters aren't attached? it looks like that in the picture you posted but I can't tell for certain at that angle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Graham - are there little covers on the top of the wings for when the high speed boosters aren't attached? it looks like that in the picture you posted but I can't tell for certain at that angle Yep. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 YES! I am so psyched... this bad boy looks preorderable... did they show the toy in just fighter mode, or are there pics to come of all three modes? Only in fighter mode this time, sorry. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Yep. Graham very cool! Thanks for the confirmation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Tks for the badass pic graham! Are there any intake covers for the intakes? Damn those stands are nice, anyway of convincing yamato to release them as an individual stand, and are they suitable for the 1/48 VF-1, 1/60 VF-0 and YF-19? Oh yes one last question, did yamato express any interest in doing the nora variant, with the yellow markings tampoed on? Tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I guess the SV-51 is going to be my favorite VF next to the YF-21!!! Now patiently waiting to hit the preorder button Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawjaw Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I'm sure I will be complaining about the price but I'm pumped. On the plus side, if it's going to be expensive, might as well be really expensive with accessories and stand. Looks flat out awesome especially with the flat black paint. Got to have it! Thanks, Graham! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kensei Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 That's right, it includes a stand. Wicked. Even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twoducks Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Now that package full of extras I like! Whatever the price, we will at least feel like we are getting more bang for the buck. Good move Yamato. About the stand: I see that it can tilt up and down near the end (close to where it attaches to the plane), but can it move left and right? By the way Wolfx, is that cute little girls your “scary Yamato guy� Dude, you need to go to the gym… just kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 By the way Wolfx, is that cute little girls your “scary Yamato guy� Dude, you need to go to the gym… just kidding Why of course. When posing for Graham, he henshins into a cute magical nurse girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Nice teasers! Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) And one more teaser pic showing the weapons that are included as standard with the SV-51. FYI, the things in the top right corner are the two gunpod magazines. Graham Why are there two Gunpod mags? What's with the little fragile looking tabs sticking off of one of them? Is it made of POM? Edited February 27, 2007 by Roy's Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megatroptimus Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 THat SV-51 looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Nice little teaser. Thanks Graham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Why are there two Gunpod mags? What's with the little fragile looking tabs sticking off of one of them? Is it made of POM? Two mags is the standard equipment on the SV-51 Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 (edited) In episodes # 1-3 of Macross Zero the SV-51s are shown armed with just two of the micro-missile launcher/auxillary drop tank composite pods mounted near the wingtips and two of the large R-33D Amos+ medium-range maneuvering missiles mounted mid-wing. However in the last episode (episode # 5) both Nora and DD are armed with 4 of the micro-missile launcher/auxillary drop tank composite pods, along with two R-33D Amos+ medium-range maneuvering missiles and two overwing high-speed, high-maneuverability twin jet boosters. See screen capture below from episode # 5. Graham Cool I never noticed that, Thanks Graham! I always thought they where just external drop tanks like in episode 3!! So stoked over this thing!!!! I guess the cover for the top of the wing, when the boosters aren't attached, will also help keep the wings sturdy too.? Chris Edited February 27, 2007 by Dobber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis! Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I´m glad they finally have put some kind of extra value into these toys given their price and included the FP and all, at least the price will be justifiable this time. Still, I´ll be one of the few who´ll wait for a 2nd run, this toy is far too complex to arrive problem-free to our doors. That, and the fact that even if I wanted, I can´t afford to get a new valk right now, still have to get Shin´s 0A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I´m glad they finally have put some kind of extra value into these toys given their price and included the FP and all, at least the price will be justifiable this time. Still, I´ll be one of the few who´ll wait for a 2nd run, this toy is far too complex to arrive problem-free to our doors. That, and the fact that even if I wanted, I can´t afford to get a new valk right now, still have to get Shin´s 0A. Agreed. No preorder for me either. I love the looks and all the add ons, but not to loose my head over. I'm still waiting for reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I´m glad they finally have put some kind of extra value into these toys given their price and included the FP and all, at least the price will be justifiable this time. What if it costs $250? Still, I´ll be one of the few who´ll wait for a 2nd run, this toy is far too complex to arrive problem-free to our doors. That, and the fact that even if I wanted, I can´t afford to get a new valk right now, still have to get Shin´s 0A. Up to now I've also waited for seconds releases, but this time I'll take the (deep) plunge and get the first release. I don't play with my toys anyway, they just have to sit in my display cabinet and look good. (If I keep telling that to myself I might start to believe it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts