mister_e Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Since this is my first post, let me start by saying "Hi!" Now, my question is why is there so much love for the VE-1? I mean, it only shows up in DYRL for like 2 to 3 seconds (unless I missed something). I have only seen SDF Macross TV, DYRL, Macross Plus, and Eps 1 & 2 of Macross Zero, is the VE-1 featured more prominently in any of the other Macross series? I don't dislike the valk (don't necessarily like it either though), just curious why people seem to go so crazy for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Welcome to the boards! I for one love it, because of the variety. It's different! Like the VT-1, and the GBP (ooh) Variety is the spice of life baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Willkommen eir mister_e. Ich bein Macrossworld Forums....... Like flash said it's different from the average cannon fodder VF-1. It's also shown in DYRL for a brief moment so it's more of a cameo role (much liike the GBP-1J). The Cat's Eye rules all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted October 27, 2003 Author Share Posted October 27, 2003 I'll probably still buy one, just because I can't stand an incomplete collection. Guess, that's why Yamato (and all toy makers for that matter) make these things, because they know we cannot resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Who doesn't like to see valkyries with all that extra crap stuck to it. That's why people can't get over the Thunder Hammer. Ugliest overloaded Valkyrie = The Stampede!!! Uh-oh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 The VE-1 is a unique valk that has a unique armor on a vf-1 valk. It's different from the other fighter planes and it's not ment to be a fighter plane either. So it's an awesome looking valk with or without the armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadzone Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Personally, I think the VE-1 looks cool in fighter mode, but that head needs a redesign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Personally, I think the VE-1 looks cool in fighter mode, but that head needs a redesign. agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isamu_dyson Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 can't resist its radome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 Say "no" to mechs with hats I never understood the love for that POS. Its ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 the satellite dish on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radd Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Like most others, I think variety is the big thing. The Elintseeker is just so different from your standard VF-1, or a VF-1 with FAST packs. I also think it looks a lot cooler than the Super Ostrich (which I'm also fond of). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted October 28, 2003 Author Share Posted October 28, 2003 I've been looking at pics of the VE-1 and VT-1 as those are the only 1/60's I don't have yet...and one thing caught my attention...neither of them comes with a gunpod (which makes sense), but they both come with the "gun-grip" right hand....wassupwitdat? Would it be so difficult to create an inverse mold of the closed fist and just give the valks two closed fist hands?? Oh well, I don't seem to recall seeing either in battroid in the movie anyway. Plus, with the ugly heads, I wouldn't want to display them in battroid mode anyway. I'm still not sure about the VE-1, but I think I'll still get one...maybe it'll grow on me (figuratively not literally ). Plus, I'm a freak and can't stand an incomplete collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwinges Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 It so ugly its cool. Just imagine be the cool guy that gets to pilot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 can't resist its radome And those sexy antennaes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 The VE?............ Yech. I hate it. Nah. Just kidding. I don't hate it; but I also don't like/love it. For me, it's just like any other valk, and is definitely not on my "favorites" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonPlay Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 u never fly alone... like the VT or the VF-1D... *sing mode on* shao pai lon *sing mode off* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draykov Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 Since this is my first post, let me start by saying "Hi!"Now, my question is why is there so much love for the VE-1? I mean, it only shows up in DYRL for like 2 to 3 seconds (unless I missed something). I have only seen SDF Macross TV, DYRL, Macross Plus, and Eps 1 & 2 of Macross Zero, is the VE-1 featured more prominently in any of the other Macross series? I don't dislike the valk (don't necessarily like it either though), just curious why people seem to go so crazy for it. I would chalk it up to a strange sort of supply and demand. 1) You only see it for a second in DYRL. 2) The only toy made of it (until Yamato's 1/60 release) became rare and valuable. That, and as others have pointed out, it's more of a good thing. A different version of an old favorite: "variety is the spice of life." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jawjaw Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 I think Draykov got it right. I don't believe the VE-1 is all that popular to begin with but several factors have made it an item. When Bandai made their VE-1 toy back in 1990, it did not sell well. That translated into making them pretty rare today and a big collectors item. It was even more of a tease when Bandai looked like they were going to reissue all the 1/55's and then suddenly stopped. The other factor is that it is something very different from the typical valkyrie. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the VE-1 but after the flood of the same valks over and over, it is cool to get something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khyron Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 It so ugly its cool. Just imagine be the cool guy that gets to pilot it. I always imagined it was punishment for something. Try piloting something with a giant dish on its head and probably no weapons. "You screwed up so you get to fly this awkward looking thing that would loose a fight to the French." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 It looks so different and odd. Thats why I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isamu_dyson Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 i'm a great fan of the Grumman E2C hawkeye it's a hawkeye valk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draykov Posted October 28, 2003 Share Posted October 28, 2003 i'm a great fan of the Grumman E2C hawkeye it's a hawkeye valk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montarvillois Posted October 29, 2003 Share Posted October 29, 2003 Is this guy baking up in it's parking spot or is it leaving the deck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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