logos Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Nice review. Also just so I can be a dick like everyone else. Noticed that you didn't have the backpacks fully forward in batriod mode. The "airbrake" cover clicks forward. Like I said though nice review especially with the comparison shots. FYI it doesn't matter if you give a score. People already have formed their own opionions and you'd just get more flak if you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'm getting a page not found Pete Same here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Admiral Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Apparently there is an "18" in the date in the URL link instead of the "17" that the functional link contains. Functional link: Anymoon.com Edited March 18, 2009 by Grand Admiral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Sorry about that guys, I changed the date when I noticed the post got forward dated on me back to the proper date and broke my link. I fixed my linky above and obviously Grand Admiral's works too. Thanks GA Edited March 18, 2009 by jenius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Admiral Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 No problem. I had to study the URL for a couple of minutes until I figured it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Nice review. Also just so I can be a dick like everyone else. Noticed that you didn't have the backpacks fully forward in batriod mode. The "airbrake" cover clicks forward. See, people say "Give us bigger pictures!" and when i do they say "you should have tweaked that!" It's a tireless effort. Seriously though, if you're talking about that trapdoor the head goes through during transformation, I thought it was only supposed to be pushed forward when super parts were put on the toys (to eliminate the weight of the super toys pulling back on the back half of the toys). That's the only time I ever recess that trap door as I don't think having it recessed is anime accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Excellent review Jenius. You really see the obvious and subtle differences in the VF-1D's. I kinda like the orange used on the V.1 better, but otherwise the V.2 is a far better design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) I don't know if this has already been noticed and mentioned here, but it looks like the chest on the new 1D doesn't slide down as far in battroid mode as the other new VF-1's. Check out your comparison shots, Jenius. Is that just how it transforms, or did you not push it down all the way? you have to hear a "click" when the chest is pushed down as far as its supposed to go and when it's in that position there will be a mini "priest collar" visible and the black part/outline of the cockpit should be completely covered by the heatshield... ... i like reviews w/ scores... i just though the 1D would get a +0.5 for "Charm and Collectability" or something just because its not exactly the same as the 1S (and 1J) and as mentioned in the review, it is the first mass produced PT VF-1D after all... well, it is up to the reviewer after all, however, i still liked reading Jenius' review/s esp. the comparison part since i have only seen the v.1 1D in person inside its box. very informative and well said. Edited March 19, 2009 by m0n5t3r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) LOL, great, so I could make my VF-1D look worse, you guys figure out the best features! Oh well, if that's how it's supposed to look I guess I can take it out, transform it, press down harder, and snap a new pic for that comparison. I'm still not pushing in the trapdoor on the back. On the .5 on charm, it's a less popular mech for the mainstream (not exactly a hero mech) so I probably wouldn't have changed that score even if us collectors love it. Edited March 19, 2009 by jenius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 LOL, great, so I could make my VF-1D look worse, you guys figure out the best features! Oh well, if that's how it's supposed to look I guess I can take it out, transform it, press down harder, and snap a new pic for that comparison. I'm still not pushing in the trapdoor on the back. On the .5 on charm, it's a less popular mech for the mainstream (not exactly a hero mech) so I probably wouldn't have changed that score even if us collectors love it. yeah, i respect the fact that you'd want your review to be as objective as possible and not just for us OCD/@n@l hardcore Macross fans, lol ... guess, i just love the 1D so much that i would've given it a biased 10/10... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) But it should be higher, though it may not have as much screen time as the others it is the first valk we see transform, and was heavily featured throughout the first two episodes. (If you don't count the opening credits that is. and for those of use who watched Robotech first they opening credits didn't show a lot of valk action) Edited March 19, 2009 by kanedaestes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) it is the first valk we see transform yeah, that too... and while we're at it... that scene where Hik saved Minmay when his 1D's arm got blown off was so epic that they had to re-create it in Frontier w/ Alto and Ranka... and the seat thing ... sorry, just being OC again... Edited March 19, 2009 by m0n5t3r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 (edited) But it should be higher, though it may not have as much screen time as the others it is the first valk we see transform, and was heavily featured throughout the first two episodes. (If you don't count the opening credits that is. and for those of use who watched Robotech first they opening credits didn't show a lot of valk action) If it were limited or something I'd agree. In general though, while I know it's a favorite amongst collectors (because of how frequently it's made) it's just not something a ton of people are going to seek out. If you ask most people "If you could own just one Valk" I'm sure there'd only be a few VF-1Ds, and those people would be hardcore collectors. Now, onto the stuff that did change... the pictures in battroid have largely been corrected, the super valk will be left as is because I like that pic a lot (and think the toy looks better with the chest up a mm. Edited March 19, 2009 by jenius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron5864 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Wow! I am glad that I got the Ver 2 VF-1D. It looks better than the old one, especially the neck area and the shoulders. But the panel lines on the old one are more visible and well defined. Why did Yamato put shallow panel lines on the new one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geepogi Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 my oh my! look at those v.1 hands! just horrible! good thing i didn't have money to spare when these v.1's first came out. i'm sure these things looked great when they first came out. i wonder how i would view my v.2 a few years from now? i don't expect there will be anymore significant changes. the v.2's just look awesome! just wishing for fully articulated fingers and no breakages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) VT-1 is coming to town in July: http://www.yamato-toys.com/items/detail.php?gid=1316 Edited March 26, 2009 by ff95gj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrossnake Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 VT-1 is coming to town in July: http://www.yamato-toys.com/items/detail.php?gid=1316 Oh , my god.... I want it! So many toys coming out this year. Still yet to get 1J and planing to get TV ver. 1A... Quarter and SDF1 next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Once I wondered if they would include a Misa or Minmay for VT-1. So it's Minmay again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVF-Gerwalk Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Im drooling like a hell , love you Yamato !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That's awesome. The head even recesses into the fuselage when it's not in Super Armor Fighter mode. Just like the lineart. Amazing accuracy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Once I wondered if they would include a Misa or Minmay for VT-1. So it's Minmay again! would have preferred Misa. going to pass on this but the promise of a VE-1 is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) very nice! i wonder... will the backpack FPs fit on other v.2 VF-1s or not since the VT/VE has a diff. backpack??? i hope it does and the tabs that plug in the sides of the backpack are the same... Edited March 26, 2009 by m0n5t3r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 oh, looks so good. Does this version support fully limbed rear pilots/passengers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 oh, looks so good. Does this version support fully limbed rear pilots/passengers? as long as they sit in the fetal position I guess... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 OMFG I WANT ONNE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVF-Gerwalk Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Have new mechanism on wings of back pack, omg I cant wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabloM Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 my must-buy 2 seaters : 1. vt-1 2. ve-1 3. virgin road cant wait cant wait~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuinJester Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 With revised shoulders and such unique sculpt differences, I don't think I'll be able to pass on this one like I did the VF-1D. It's just so funky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I never cared for the VT-1....but this is making me a believer!!!! Damn it I want it!!! looks much better than the VF-1D, which I'm a little disapointed with. Stupid Impulse buy! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Need more and bigger pictures? Here we go... Part 1/2 Yamato 1/60 VT-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 (edited) Part 2/2 Yamato 1/60 VT-1 Edited March 26, 2009 by charger69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 After seeing this, I would most certainly have to say that there is a very great possibility that Yamato would issue an Exlusive 1/48 version of the VT-1. Everything about it is screams set up to a larger scale. I love what they've done with this scuplt. This is a definite must have for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logos Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 July!?! Just in time for my birthday! Oh when will the preorders start? Awesomeness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight26 Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Damn you Yamato, why must you make me choose between valks and feeding my children? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javabean Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Definately a must-get order! I see myself displaying it mostly in fighter mode! I guess we might see VE-1 in Aug then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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