flyhighxx Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Hi guys, I'm new to the forums and I had a question I wanted to ask. I just finshed paying off the house and I have some spare cash I can now spend on Macross toys. I really like the VF-0S and I was wondering if I should pick one up now or wait for it to be reissued with fixes? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 you just answered your own question. why buy an inferior model when you can hold out for a better version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyhighxx Posted May 21, 2007 Author Share Posted May 21, 2007 you just answered your own question. why buy an inferior model when you can hold out for a better version? I couldn't find any information on whether or not it was offically announced that it will be reissued, so I was unsure if I should pick one up now before they sell out or take a risk and wait for a reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 no he hasn't. I dont think Yamato has any plans to reissue the VF-0S, yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Wait for the reissue. I'd bet $ it will be reissued with it's own Ghost pack. If the money is burning a hole in your pocket pre-order the VF-0a Shin+Ghost. Or you could set up a saved search for the VF-0S on Evilbay, and wait for a bargin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy's Blues Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 Eriku has one for sale now 150.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Thanks for the plug! What were the problems on the first issue one again? I didn't handle mine enough to really notice anything. Wasn't there a shoulder problem on some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 a)If you're strictly a MIB collector, get it. b)If you're a fighter mode lover, get it. c)If you're the type that has to transform it every now and then, buy another house. Just make sure that house you're getting isn't made by Yamato. VF0 Type A and S problems are well documented here:- http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=21068 In short Yamato has an impeccable record of faulty first releases, repetitive stupid mistakes for their future adaptations. If you are A & B of the above, get it. If not you're inevitably adding to the stupidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Read a my full review of the 0S, with pictures of the problems, by clicking here. Some friendly folks added some comments too to help you round out your knowledge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 look at my avatar. you want to wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Thanks for the plug! What were the problems on the first issue one again? I didn't handle mine enough to really notice anything. Wasn't there a shoulder problem on some? brittle shoulders back pack that doesn't stay up in battroid feet that don't lock into place gunpod that doesn't fit into the arm pegs for stowing in fighter mode. all in all, the worst yamato release since their early macross plus attempts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfPuppets Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 brittle shoulders back pack that doesn't stay up in battroid feet that don't lock into place gunpod that doesn't fit into the arm pegs for stowing in fighter mode. all in all, the worst yamato release since their early macross plus attempts. But damn if it isn't pretty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 But damn if it isn't pretty... oh, no doubt. I think the VF-0 *sculpt* is the finest yamato has done so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 brittle shoulders back pack that doesn't stay up in battroid feet that don't lock into place gunpod that doesn't fit into the arm pegs for stowing in fighter mode. all in all, the worst yamato release since their early macross plus attempts. I can keep mine up just fine. You have to push it up and in untill it clicks into place. Just don't break it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 The VF0 A&S chestplates jiggle, because there is nothing to hold it like what you get from the 1/48 VF1s - there's another arse backward engineering award there. The only thing that oughta jiggle are the chestplates on women. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) The VF0 A&S chestplates jiggle, because there is nothing to hold it like what you get from the 1/48 VF1s - there's another arse backward engineering award there. The only thing that oughta jiggle are the chestplates on women. Have you tried pushing/sliding it down? When you do this it clicks and you should see the rear of the front fuselage (about 2-3mm) protruding behind the chest plate. Both my VF-0S and VF-0A chestplates don't jiggle my girlfriends do I agree on the osteoporosis syndrome, although I should knock on wood cause my VF-0A shoulders are still fine just a hairline crack in the left shoulder. Edited May 23, 2007 by Ignacio Ocamica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I can keep mine up just fine. You have to push it up and in untill it clicks into place. Just don't break it though. yeah, I know how to transform it... I have two and neither one will lock into place, unlike the 0A which stays up just fine. And BoB, the other guys are right, the chest plate in battroid does lock in and doesn't jiggle. YOU'RE doing it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I did push the chestplate till it clicks lock. It still DOES jiggle when I shake it. Everything about the chestplate that was right on the 1/48 is wrong on the 1/60 VF0S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 stop shaking it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 (edited) I love my 0-S. The head, the sculpt, all three modes are beautiful. The only thing that bugs me to no end is to know that there's a 0 out there that has something that mine doesn't: Friggin' feet locks! As soon as Yamato re-releses the Zero, I'll have to buy it again. Edit: Welcome to the boards and congrats on your house, by the way. Edited May 24, 2007 by Lonely Soldier Boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 stop shaking it then. Heh, aren't you the smart one. Not shaking it doesn't take away the fact the chestplate is still jiggly loose and the click locking method is a failure. I bet that's how you pacify yourself with the loose chestplate on the 1/60 YF19 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Heh, aren't you the smart one. Not shaking it doesn't take away the fact the chestplate is still jiggly loose and the click locking method is a failure. I bet that's how you pacify yourself with the loose chestplate on the 1/60 YF19 as well. yup, I don't jiggle any of my toys much. I suppose if I ran around the house with them making swooshing and laser sounds, I would be more annoyed with jiggly chest plates... but mostly I pose them or transform them so I'm rather happy with the chest plates. the feet on the other hand... those piss me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I don't swoosh them. Just like you, I transform and pose them. Knowing that you did everything by the book and it still jiggles, wobbles... and knowing that this could all be avoided by adding stopper nubs (like the 1/48's) pisses me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 okay, seriously... yes, the chest piece does have someplay to it. but I honestly don't get why it bothers you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The problem is, it's there. Even you concede to the fact that the loose chestplate does have some play to it - you're not too bothered by it because aside from the valk in your hands, you're also buying into the need to rationalize to yourself EVERYTIME on why it's OKAY for a Yamato product to have these problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted May 25, 2007 Share Posted May 25, 2007 I don't see it as a problem. It doesn't affect the sturdiness, posability or aesthetics of the toy, so it's not a problem for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Pilot Off Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 2nd version release in early july..... from toy-wave.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyhighxx Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 2nd version release in early july..... from toy-wave.com Does this come with all the fixes that were applied to the Shin VF-0A? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 2nd version release in early july..... from toy-wave.com so soon? who wants to buy two 1st release VF-0s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 2nd version release in early july..... from toy-wave.com is this confirmed, confirmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 (edited) I seriously hope they fix the Leg looseness problem. Battroid posing and locking into fighter mode. Everything else is pretty sweet i think. AND they gotta throw a Ghost in with Roy too. Prefferably a different colour scheme maybe? Ahh i got it! A skull Squadron colour scheme for Roys Ghost. That would be filth! White/black/Yellow. Sweet! Edited June 15, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowe Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 Version 2 Pic from ToyWaves [attachmentid=43029] Makes me cry knowing there are 3 borken OS on the shelf...sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 GAH! I'm going to fix the arms on my two busted 0s and try to offload them on ebay... and get a proper one instead. It's not just the arms, the whole thing is a loose floppy mess. thighs, bicep swivels, feet, backpack... it's just mad making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 is not...everything is tight with mine, except a few exceptions including the feet and backpack which don't bother me at all... the fighter mode rocks BTW and did anyone mention that the tampoo printings on the new VF-0A are about as detailed as the one on the 0S? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoma Posted June 16, 2007 Share Posted June 16, 2007 I actually agree with eugimon...a lot of things in my VF-0S is loose...from the missiles to the legs...It is just not well made in my opinion and it is also the only Yamato Valk with which I always had serioues problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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