Alain Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Hmmm, For those of you who already have this toy, does the VF-1J have the 101 tampoed on the fins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) I saw one of the pics, and it had the 101 tampoed on there. Can't remember which link I saw them at though... *Edit* Here you go... -Kyp Edited November 17, 2008 by Kyp Durron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I saw one of the pics, and it had the 101 tampoed on there. Can't remember which link I saw them at though... Oops! I almost replied "no", cuz I thought the "fins" are the flip-able ones on the backpack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) heh heh yeah, tail fins and what is the correct term for the.. uh.. "stabilizer?" leg fins? David? Edited November 17, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 heh heh yeah, tail fins and what is the correct term for the.. uh.. "stabilizer?" leg fins? David? Well in theory the vertical fins are called/is called the vertical stabilizers. The underside ones are called ventral fins, like on the fishies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Ahh, thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Already answered regarding fin names, but I was going to post anyways about the modex numbers on them--I'm *very* glad to see they're there. All of the 1J's from TV just simply have to have them to look right, as they don't have them anywhere else--not on the nose, not on the wings. So here's hoping Max and Milia get theirs. (honestly I'd really like Roy's to have had them on all 4 of his fins too, but they're much smaller and not as important on that scheme--he has them on the nose and wings already---they'd be nice to have, but not essential) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 It's funny. . . of all the VF-1 color schemes, Hikaru's VF-1J from SDF Macross just seems to belong in battroid mode more than any other. Whereas I nearly always display the others in Fighter or Gerwalk. And those images are incredible. Maybe it's something about the VF-1J head, but the fuselage poking up above the chest-plate looks less pronounced on the VF-1J. Only an optical illusion I'm sure. . . but a welcome one! H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Glad to have the 101 tampoed on the fins. Thanks for the pic, Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It's funny. . . of all the VF-1 color schemes, Hikaru's VF-1J from SDF Macross just seems to belong in battroid mode more than any other. Whereas I nearly always display the others in Fighter or Gerwalk. And those images are incredible. Maybe it's something about the VF-1J head, but the fuselage poking up above the chest-plate looks less pronounced on the VF-1J. Only an optical illusion I'm sure. . . but a welcome one! H yeah, the 1s is just so tall that it really showcases the wonky head placement, the 1j and 1a heads pretty good on the 1/6 v2 to me. Can't wait till i get mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It's funny. . . of all the VF-1 color schemes, Hikaru's VF-1J from SDF Macross just seems to belong in battroid mode more than any other. Whereas I nearly always display the others in Fighter or Gerwalk. H well, fwiw, the Hikky-1J is really quite boring in both GERWALK and fighter modes. contrast with its kickass Battroid-mode and in Armored GBP-mode. at any rate, i'm not particularly fond of the clown-hands for the 1/60v2 coz I think the normal hands spiffy enough and not chicken-fingers like the 1/48. kinda funny to think that yammie's got the clown-hands for the vf-1j, while bandai got the clown-feet on the vf-25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Haha! HLJ have shipped the 1J's (available as of 4pm today, Australia time). Now we play the... second... waiting game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 (edited) Yeah, i thought it would be this week! Congrats! I'm waiting *again* for my first v.2 (1J)... now January. Where the hell is the 1S pre-order? and why no pics yet?? Edited November 18, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 i got my Hikky 1A today. Havent opened yet, but it looks good hey does the 1J have a TV style pilot? ANy pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 i got my Hikky 1A today. Havent opened yet, but it looks good hey does the 1J have a TV style pilot? ANy pics? Here you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie addict Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I would kill for a TV style Focker, possible the coolest color helmet ever... I bet Yamato could make a repaint of the pilot, release a vf-1s roy with TV style fast packs bundle, say it's limited and sell for 400+ you listening Yamato? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I would kill for a TV style Focker, possible the coolest color helmet ever... I bet Yamato could make a repaint of the pilot, release a vf-1s roy with TV style fast packs bundle, say it's limited and sell for 400+ you listening Yamato? I am sold. BTW, don't forget the arrow on the head! Make it black and it's TV version. Put in the "glove hands" as well, now Yamato you have the limited TV edition Super VF-1S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I am sold. BTW, don't forget the arrow on the head! Make it black and it's TV version. Put in the "glove hands" as well, now Yamato you have the limited TV edition Super VF-1S. Hoho, you must have been reading my mind! Black Tv version, glove hands, lighter fast packs... fixed shoulders... What a lifestyle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) Hikaru's VF-1S with Strike Parts on Yamato's site. December release. http://www.yamato-toys.com/items/detail.php?gid=1247 Here it is on display at the 23rd Miyazawa Model Exhibition. http://ga.sbcr.jp/mreport/011711/ Edited November 19, 2008 by IXTL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 December? That's like - not possible I need to get some stands for these guys... Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getsuga Tenshou Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 December? That's like - not possible I need to get some stands for these guys... Pete I dunno. The sign below the Hikaru VF-1s says 2008<Some Kanji> 12<Getsu(month in english) + other kanji> so maybe it really would be released in December 2008. HOORAY. I can get these before going back to the Philippines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 The sign as well as Yamato's website both state that it will be a December release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks for the photo at the show. But this photo shows exactly what I like the least about the 1/60 v2: the neck and "collar bone" and fuselage area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 The sign as well as Yamato's website both state that it will be a December release. Maybe this is some kind of exclusive again? I can't find the 1S Hikaru on pre-order anywhere - for December or later Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 They didn't say so in the description (say, unlike Tomahawk weathering), and Hikaru 1S should be regular item too. Maybe this is some kind of exclusive again? I can't find the 1S Hikaru on pre-order anywhere - for December or later Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Admiral Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I got shipping confirmation for my Hikaru VF-1J today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thanks for the photo at the show. But this photo shows exactly what I like the least about the 1/60 v2: the neck and "collar bone" and fuselage area. Do you own a V2.0? I dont think the neck and collarbone thing is all that bad in person (barely noticed it until ppl started pointing it out!!!) - I actually think the relative valley on the 1/48 is too deep... Its funny though, comparing the 1/48s to the 1/60s side by side, I almost prefer the 1/48s better, design wise, in all modes. The hugeness of them just screams awesome, among other things. That and they seem not to be as breakable, ironically, or scuffable. Maybe Ive just been blessed with the good stuff! Still, 1/60s are that much cheaper... and they all fit into the cupboard better... and the missiles stay on! side note (which is back on track) - that VF-1S hikaru looks pretty good, but ill stay with the focker everytime. Are we sure its not exclusive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 opened my 1A last night; all is perfect, transformed 3 or 4 times all without a hassle. started the panel lining (Which is a bitch, the lines are so thin...) and putthe stickers on the FP's. i like the 1A head. It sits well in the recessed well in fighter mode, but looks decent in battroid. AND my lovely wife is getting me the 1J for Christmas! Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 opened my 1A last night; all is perfect, transformed 3 or 4 times all without a hassle. started the panel lining (Which is a bitch, the lines are so thin...) and putthe stickers on the FP's. Hey do the shoulder hinges look like they may be made from a different material? There are no breakages reported on the hinges for the 1A, and I now wonder if the materials were changed from then on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossMan Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 No problems with mine. Had'em for a while now. Although I'll be picking up Hikaru's VF-1S, I can't see the logic in getting it if you're not a completist. The heads are interchangable. Unless there's a difference in the VF-1S heads I'd say get Hikaru's 1A and Roy's 1S. When you get tired of looking at them in certain configuration switch out the head and transform Roy into fighter mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterOfPuppets Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 No problems with mine. Had'em for a while now. Although I'll be picking up Hikaru's VF-1S, I can't see the logic in getting it if you're not a completist. The heads are interchangable. Unless there's a difference in the VF-1S heads I'd say get Hikaru's 1A and Roy's 1S. When you get tired of looking at them in certain configuration switch out the head and transform Roy into fighter mode. Roy's 1S head has yellow arrows on the side while Hikaru's has red arrows. Also the wings and cockpit on Hikaru's 1A are tampoed with 011 whereas his 1S is 001. It's not a perfect conversion but if those things don't bother you then more power to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yes, I own 3 1/60s now... And the collarbone thing is a sore sight to me. To be fair, 1/48 has its bad moments too, but just that I am talking about the 1/60 this time. It depends on how you pose it... But whenever the view is from the top, that neck and collarbone area looks... so toyly to me. It's like the engineer couldn't hide or at least decorate those parts better. Interestingly, I don't feel the same for 1/48 while they have the same mechanism. Probably it's the fuselage that affects the perception of my human eyes? (human eyes are so unreliable; to me, VF-1J would look slimmmer than 1S because of different stripe color) And about the VF-1S Hikaru, I didn't see any wording about "exclusive" there. No worries! Do you own a V2.0? I dont think the neck and collarbone thing is all that bad in person (barely noticed it until ppl started pointing it out!!!) - I actually think the relative valley on the 1/48 is too deep... Its funny though, comparing the 1/48s to the 1/60s side by side, I almost prefer the 1/48s better, design wise, in all modes. The hugeness of them just screams awesome, among other things. That and they seem not to be as breakable, ironically, or scuffable. Maybe Ive just been blessed with the good stuff! Still, 1/60s are that much cheaper... and they all fit into the cupboard better... and the missiles stay on! side note (which is back on track) - that VF-1S hikaru looks pretty good, but ill stay with the focker everytime. Are we sure its not exclusive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmungbeen Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yes, I own 3 1/60s now... And the collarbone thing is a sore sight to me. To be fair, 1/48 has its bad moments too, but just that I am talking about the 1/60 this time. It depends on how you pose it... But whenever the view is from the top, that neck and collarbone area looks... so toyly to me. It's like the engineer couldn't hide or at least decorate those parts better. Interestingly, I don't feel the same for 1/48 while they have the same mechanism. Probably it's the fuselage that affects the perception of my human eyes? (human eyes are so unreliable; to me, VF-1J would look slimmmer than 1S because of different stripe color) And about the VF-1S Hikaru, I didn't see any wording about "exclusive" there. No worries! Fair call(s) - it's all subjective in the final analysis... When you say you own 3, do u already have the 1J? Ill prolly get hikaru 1S without strike pack - just put the 1A strike pack on him! that or simply switch the 1A head with FOckers 1S! (yes yellow stripe may or may not hurt it)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) Ironically enough, the only 1/48 I've ever owned was the Hikaru 1J. (I sold it a long while back.) The low hanging arms in fighter mode didn't bother me at all at the time, but now that I have the new 1/60 Roy 1S, I couldn't go back because I've gotten so used to the arms not hanging low in fighter mode. I haven't had any problems with mine and it's my favorite Yamato valk by far. -Kyp Edited November 20, 2008 by Kyp Durron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Yeap, I am from HK so I get my hands on the 1J much earlier. If I can choose again.. I probably would have bought the VF-1A w/o the SSP. I mean, I also think I need only one set of SSP among VF-1A(H) and VF-1S(H), but as a box collector, I want the the Hikaru 1S in full SSP set. Strange mentality, isn't it? Fair call(s) - it's all subjective in the final analysis... When you say you own 3, do u already have the 1J? Ill prolly get hikaru 1S without strike pack - just put the 1A strike pack on him! that or simply switch the 1A head with FOckers 1S! (yes yellow stripe may or may not hurt it)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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