arrow Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 i knew that something didn't seem right with that ivanov when the outer half swung up. i'm glad I went with another macross toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomski Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I got the SV-51 (the reissue) and on my SECOND transformation to Battroid, this happened: It's not even a joint! The bar holding the two halves of the thigh snapped and they broke apart. No idea how this happened, I put no pressure anywhere near it. Has there been any issues like this before? Graham? Since it's not a joint, I just superglued it together. I'm gonna leave it to dry now. Sigh..... The exact same thing happened to mine, just got it about 2 days ago. First transformation the left side fell apart. Luckily a few dabs of carefully placed super glue and its good as new. Still annoying as all get out.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreyes Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 do u guys know if the Ivanov Toy-wave is selling is a re-issued? It says re-stock on the website but not sure......do u know of any other safe places to buy a QC free Ivanov? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geepogi Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 so between the cannon fodder and the ivanov, does the cannon fodder have less qc issues? this really bugs me. is there any easy way to tell if an ivanov is a v.1, v.2 or a v.3? went to a store which was selling the ivanov for a considerably lower price compared to others. however, the store said that it doesn't come with a stand which got me thinking if this is new or MIB. why would they sell it without stands? i really like the ivanov but to be on the safe side, is it better to get the CF? don't like the paint scheme of the nora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 It should come with a stand if the toy is new and unopened. Must be a used one. Ivanov late release and Nora and CF are the fixed ones AFAIK. I'd just get a cannon fodder or nora if you want to be 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephon Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Is there anything to indicate if an Ivanov is a v.2? I mean are there serial numbers on the box or plane or a sticker or manufacture date to know what ver/release it belongs to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Is there anything to indicate if an Ivanov is a v.2? I mean are there serial numbers on the box or plane or a sticker or manufacture date to know what ver/release it belongs to? not that i'm aware of? but you could always ask the seller. he should know if hes had it sitting around for months since the 1st release or if he reordered it and its a new shipment. honestly, i got a good reissue but from what i'm reading here, i'd just skip the ivaonv all together and just get the CF. why take the chance of getting a bad one(especially if you get stuck with the 1st release) when you know theres a perfectly good version out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephon Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Yeah, you do have point there. There's an abundance of the Nora here. Based on what I've read on this thread, the best bet would be the Nora. I'm just not too sold on the color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Yeah, you do have point there. There's an abundance of the Nora here. Based on what I've read on this thread, the best bet would be the Nora. I'm just not too sold on the color scheme. haha, you ain't the only one. i HATE the nora scheme. *pukes* its looks like a 1st grade fingerpainting project gone bad. you could always wait for another release? i'm sure yamato isn't done milking he molds. just wishful thinking but perhaps they'll make that bronze one that miriya(i think it was him?) photoshopped eariler this week, that thing was looking sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Each to his own taste,Im one who bought the Nora specificaly because of her color scheme she will realy stand out in the shelf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Nora rocks. her 51 inflicted massive amounts of PAIN. Edited August 2, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephon Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I ended up getting an Ivanov. Wow! The matte black color makes him look more sinister and sleeker. Yeah, I did have a problem with the port-side wing joint but nothing a basic tightening technique can't fix. No regrets on getting this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephon Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I was browsing around some links which eventually let me to this page: http://macrossf.com/mechanic/mecha16.html It seems like the VF-27 is going to resemble a remold of a Nora SV-51.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I was browsing around some links which eventually let me to this page: http://macrossf.com/mechanic/mecha16.html It seems like the VF-27 is going to resemble a remold of a Nora SV-51.... It reminds me a bit more of Milia, than Nora. If it had a flashier paint scheme with gold accents then it may be more like Nora (bling, bling). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necron_99 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) I was browsing around some links which eventually let me to this page: http://macrossf.com/mechanic/mecha16.html It seems like the VF-27 is going to resemble a reMOLD of a Nora SV-51.... It reminds me a bit more of Milia, than Nora. If it had a flashier paint scheme with gold accents then it may be more like Nora (bling, bling). He's talking about the actual fighter itself, not the color scheme Edited August 25, 2008 by Necron_99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 BTW, what is the shipping for the SV-51 CF through HLJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdaniels Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 HLJ shows the shipping costs for every item on every item page. Why ask such a question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 ok, I spotted it now. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergig1 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 is there a difference in the SV51 nora type I've seen listed on some sites that say "die cast" it technically just looks like the one I see elsewhere but they sort of advertise it as if its different? any clue/help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 is there a difference in the SV51 nora type I've seen listed on some sites that say "die cast" it technically just looks like the one I see elsewhere but they sort of advertise it as if its different? any clue/help? no, there's a little "die cast" in the hips. Other than that there's no metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergig1 Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 great thanks, I was thinking they looked exactly the same so I didn't really understand the big deal. well minus it looks about 20 bucks more expensive kinda lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 I gots me the Nora! The Ivanov is cool but didnt want to deal with the possibility of getting a bad one. Besides the Nora paint scheme... ROCKS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 yyayy! So which is your fav mode for Nora then? One of the main reasons i wanted to get DD's is that black looks better for fighter mode. My Nora looks badass in Battroid mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carzooyah Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I recently got myself the CF, it was a bit floppy, particularly the right wing tab that refuses to sit flush on the right arm slot. But ever since I put it in gerwalk with all the boosters, missiles and whatnot, it looks so awesomely cool that I finally left it in that mode for display. I love what they give for the price tag though. it really felt like money well spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 no, there's a little "die cast" in the hips. Other than that there's no metal. don't forget the screws! toynami factored them into the diecast content of their VF-1 MPCs. haha, they're so sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 don't forget the screws! toynami factored them into the diecast content of their VF-1 MPCs. haha, they're so sad. Right you are! And how can i forget the metal slider/locks in the wings and the metal hinge pins. There's a few other places where I think they should have used metal, like in the shoulder/wing area. so many little plastic pieces taking so much stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getsuga Tenshou Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hey guys any new word on the latest Ivanov release? Is it safe to buy it now or is the nora still the safest bet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I finally got around to transforming my Nora SV-51. Thanks to peoplesdru for those GREAT youtube transformation guides! The Battroid is so f'n menacing on the display stand with wings folded outward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiff Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 yyayy! So which is your fav mode for Nora then? One of the main reasons i wanted to get DD's is that black looks better for fighter mode. My Nora looks badass in Battroid mode. My fav is fighter, I haven't even transformed it yet. Not sure that I will either. I may try gerwalk some day, battroid is not my favorite from the pics I have seen. It might grow on me, the pointy head is what kills it for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpnel Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) You guys are teasing me. I ordered Nora a week ago and I'm anixously awaiting for it to arrive any day now. It's going to look so cool next to my 1/60 YF-21 in fighter mode. Edited October 30, 2008 by sharpnel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getsuga Tenshou Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I finally got around to transforming my Nora SV-51. Thanks to peoplesdru for those GREAT youtube transformation guides! The Battroid is so f'n menacing on the display stand with wings folded outward. Hi UN Spacy. Can the sv-51 Nora stand in battroid mode without the display stand? Im planning to buy either the sv-51 or the yf-21 this saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi UN Spacy. Can the sv-51 Nora stand in battroid mode without the display stand? Im planning to buy either the sv-51 or the yf-21 this saturday. Yeah. Nora stands just fine without the display stand. It's a bit hard to get action poses with the SV-51's long legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Hi UN Spacy. Can the sv-51 Nora stand in battroid mode without the display stand? Im planning to buy either the sv-51 or the yf-21 this saturday. I have Ivanov v.1, Nora and the Production Version and they all stand fine!!! Even Ivanov's SV-51 is not a floppy mess as described, just the wings sag a little, only when fully loaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 which sv-51 is the best to get? the one with the no problems. I like the ivanov color the best, but i'll just get the one with the best quality control&improvements. was the manufacturing order- ivanov, nora then the tan? Once you get the Nora in your hands and then display it with the others the color is great. I love my Nora, it really draws your eye to it when sitting on a shelf full of Valks. I'm pretty sure all the QC issues were taken care of on her too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I still say my Nora is the best valk I've ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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