Guld Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 What pic makes you think that, I see nothing to even give a hint at this point. there! YF-21 !!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm skipping these and the GN-Us. Too much larger scale stuff coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 $4.40 per and there are 12 total (3xYF-19, VF-1J, and VA-3 + 3x Chase?). This does not sound like $50 well spent... meh, but what toy does seem like money well spent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm skipping these and the GN-Us. Too much larger scale stuff coming up. what he said... and add Revoltechs to that list. Except Regults, who know when we'll ever get a good regult or glaug toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 My thoughts exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) what he said... and add Revoltechs to that list. Except Regults, who know when we'll ever get a good regult or glaug toy. Atleast they are in scale with this still cool VF-1 Revy's and you just know we'll get a Glaug. and Q-Rau. Not that expensive. Edited February 28, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) $4.40 per and there are 12 total (3xYF-19, VF-1J, and VA-3 + 3x Chase?). This does not sound like $50 well spent... meh, but what toy does seem like money well spent? 1/48's are well spent (quality), Revoltechs are well spent... (quality & cheap) Edited February 28, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_foul_fowl Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) I dunno about these guys. Having more valks across a common scale is always a good thing, and like Graham says, it's a good opportunity for Yamato to include 1 or 2 obscure designs like the VA-3 in each series. That said, for 1/200, it's not exactly cheap. I can't help but compare with the 1/144 valks by popy which are larger and seem to come with more stuff but at the same price point (450 yen). But then again, it's basically a single mold being re-used, so there's economies of scale and such.... I doubt we'll ever see valks other than the VF-1 in that series though. Will prob buy a few of these guys for kicks, but prob won't pick up a set. Edited February 28, 2008 by the_foul_fowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 1/200 Scale Macross Collection Figures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermillion21 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Nice pics - thanks charger69!! But like many others, I'm gonna pass - too much other stuff to buy and I have a limited budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 That Battroid VF-1J looks like one of those capsule toys that grows when you throw it in water... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyriepm Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 1999.co.jp has them on preorder. It says the box has 10, and being 12 models, that means with one box you couldn't complete a set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Great, so you're going to have to band together with other members and each buy a blind box and then mix and match until each of you has a complete set. That, OR you could pay some guy in Japan 2x MSRP by buying his set he already completed off of eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_foul_fowl Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Perhaps more than 3x MSRP, cos the way I see it, most likely it'll be 3x3 of the regular ones, and 1 mode of the secret per box of 10. To really complete a set of 12, you'd need... 3 boxes thereabouts. Would be fun to play around on the desk at work though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Id rather they dont include any VF-1 in this line...YF-19 and the bomber looks fine but the Vf-1 looks craptastic...maybe Im spoiled with the other bigger & better proportioned VF-1 lines.. and at USD 4 per figure...that's actually quite steep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 (edited) These look like fun to play with for those too lazy to transform their valks. The rare mecha appearing in this line is what makes it interesting to me. I was a big fan of those "micromachines" toys because of the ease with which you could display these in some kind of base or building set. (you know how as little kids you would take styrofoam boxes and pretend these were buildings or bases for the tiny toys?) I can see these as being like that. It would have been cool if there were a real macross "micromachines" without the need to have to buy multiples boxes just to get the one you wanted. I can see many people frustrated trying to get the three modes they want for the one machine and not caring much about the other mecha which they've already got toys for. And of course all those people who have multiples of the same thing. YF-19 and the bomber looks fine but the Vf-1 looks craptastic Doesn't look that bad to me. Seems like they were going for the lineart version of each mode. (the battroid pose is just like the lineart pose of the vf-1 in battroid mode) Edited March 1, 2008 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Yep, they were tring to go as lineart accurate as possible. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 (edited) I can see many people frustrated trying to get the three modes they want for the one machine and not caring much about the other mecha which they've already got toys for. And of course all those people who have multiples of the same thing. I'd be willing to do swaps. Doesn't look that bad to me. Seems like they were going for the lineart version of each mode. (the battroid pose is just like the lineart pose of the vf-1 in battroid mode) That would explain why it looked like something from the 80's. If I had to nitpick I'd say the nose and hands in battroid form need to be slightly redesigned. The nose a bit longer and sharper and the hands more like the squarish DYRL form than the big round TV form. Just my personal taste. I'm not a big believer in strict adherence to lineart. ; But I'm not too concerned as long as the fighter mode sculpt looks good . And looking at the pics, it looks good. Edited March 1, 2008 by Vifam7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexx2 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 http://www.yamato-toys.com/items/detail.php?gid=1162 I like the va3m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I'm on a tight budget and really can't get the big stuff too often anymore, damn ranch, so these might be just the ticket for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I think the price sounds right for the item. It's 1/200 so I GOTTA order mine! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vostok 7 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I think it's cool. Give me all the fighter modes, please! The good: They're using ABS for the wings and other parts. FINALLY! Gashapon disease SUCKS. Vostok 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAND CANNON Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 via Gunota: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guld Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 The HLJ preorder say "10pcs" http://www.hlj.com/product/YMT00077 Will we have only one YF-21 chase??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 The HLJ preorder say "10pcs" I think these are trading kits. Clever putting 10 in a box, no matter how lucky you are forced to buy two boxes for a chance at a complete set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechTech Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks for the link Guld. I keep checking and haven't seen it until today! - MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 Thanks for the link Guld. I keep checking and haven't seen it until today! - MT The VF-1J looks like crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidearmsalpha Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 The YF-19 Battroid actually looks better in this new pic than the GNU version, IMO. The legs just look better -- not as chubby, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 OK they are out... Source: http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-65281-1-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Whoa...a Black Knights VF-1J, now THAT I'D LOVE to see as a low viz 1/60! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 SWEET, something I can pick up in Japan and bring back with me (other than the recent Revoltech releases). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neova Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Are these the same size as the Revoltechs? Damn, another scale to think about. The VA3 Invader looks SWEET! Hope Yamato still has the VF-X license and will produce it in 1/60! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hope Yamato still has the VF-X license and will produce it in 1/60! Seconded! I love the VA-3's fighter mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) The good:- The misshapen ABS reminded me of Takani's art. The VF1J sculpts are pretty close to the linearts in Perfect Memory. The bad:- MISSHAPEN ABSs!!! The ugly:- The price. And the chances of lousy paint quality at this scale is high. Edited June 5, 2008 by Beware of Blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidearmsalpha Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) Yeah, these look disappointing for the reasons BOB pointed out. If they are soft like gashapon figures, they are gonna have parts that are misshapen, and the painting looks pretty sloppy in parts. It's too bad because the early pics looked promising. Edited June 4, 2008 by sidearmsalpha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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