Rhapsodyred99 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I am looking to get an SDF-1 for my growing macross collection and was wondering which everyone thought was a better toy? The new 1/5000 is nice, but its in DYRL paint and design which is ok, but I am partial to the old 80's colors and look of the vintage matchbox. Does anyone who has both, or seen both have any recomendations? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energon Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I just got the old version mint in box over th.e ff but I will get the new one later alsone. I love the old school stuew on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 IMHO the Wave's 1/5000 DYRL version is far superior in design, but ultimatly it's all a question of taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) I have an old matchbox and LOVE IT! However I am also planning to get the new wave one but am not 100% sure. You will be spending about the same amount of money but with the matchbox you get a nice size TV colored one that is slightly crude in its sculpt but still beautiful whereas with the wave one you get a tiny little DYRL colored one that has a gorgeous sculpt. My Matchbox really stands out in my collection display. I do not have the wave one yet but I have a feeling that it would get lost (visually speaking) in the display unless I showcased it especially (room permitted). Also, when I got the matchbox it was mainly because my parents would never get it for me when I was a kid and getting it myself was very fulfilling. Check out scorched earth toys reviews of both. They have nice photos too. EDIT: in terms of battleship mode, I prefer the Matchbox hands down to the wave in terms of looks but in robot mode the wave one does shine! Edited January 7, 2008 by miriya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkid24 Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Get both. Both are great for different reasons. Besides, one is the TV version and the other is the movie version. Might as well have both in your collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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