ErikElvis Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ive noticed a lot of people prefer the new 1/60's to the 1/48's. How??? I've bought 3 1/48's and love them. Big, plenty poseable, look great, and did I say big? And I just got my flexi display stands and my rick with strike parts looks great with the sprawled out gerwalk going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 i don't think there's any hate, at least not from me... what i hate is when you choose one over something else for perfectly good and/or practical reasons, then people automatically think you hate the other thing that you didn't choose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 When you buy 3 new 1/60's, you will understand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 is not hate is evolution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macross1979 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 is not hate is evolution QFF! (Quoted For Fact) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I like that the 1/48 has the proper head position but I dislike the size (especially with all the packaging). The new 1/60s allow a lot more flexibility when it comes to display cases. As an added bonus, the 1/60s have fewer potential problems like wing flaps that fall off or loose airbrakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I don't hate the 1/48s. I still think they are great toys. Just think the 1/60s are a bit better. More secure FPs, smaller size =can display more in my cabinet. Haven't noticed any hate around here for the 1/48s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 is not hate is evolution <singing>Anything 1/60 can do, 1/48 can do too......erm, sorta. Look, I realize the flaws in the 1/48 (the arms and shoulders that sit too low in fighter mode; the ghastly chicken hands, etc.). But I love the "shelf presence" of the larger 1/48's. Besides, it kinda bums me that the iconic VF-1 Valkyries get over-towered by the bigger M+ and Zero fighters (when they're all in the same scale). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) soon as NMB4M gets around to doing up his 2 seater/upgrade kits including arm joint improvements 1/48s will rule supreme once again. Edited April 18, 2009 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ive noticed a lot of people prefer the new 1/60's to the 1/48's. How??? I've bought 3 1/48's and love them. Big, plenty poseable, look great, and did I say big? And I just got my flexi display stands and my rick with strike parts looks great with the sprawled out gerwalk going on.I don't notice hate. The 1/48 is still revered. The new 1/60 is superior in many ways, but not in every way; despite that, that doesn't make the 1/48 a bad toy at all. It's still quite good. It is a trade off in a way. The new 1/60 is less durable solely because of the shoulder hinges, and these hinges are not a problem on the 1/48, yet the bp8 which is a potential issue on the 1/48 is not an issue on the 1/60 and has not broken as much as the 1/60's hinges. The 1/48 remains the biggest, and most detailed valkyrie toy on the market, and until the new 1/60 gets fixed shoulders, the 1/48 is the most durable modern day VF-1 toy. It arguably has the best fighter mode due to the longer nose and I love how the wings have detents. The arms on the 1/48 hang past the legs in fighter mode, and are skinny in battroid mode. The 1/60 lacks wing detents and the nose is not as long(nose didn't bother me though). Also the 1/48 has flaps and removable randome and has a radar. There are somethings that as fans, we could do without and the new 1/60 addresses that. The 1/48 also has more accurate neck placement. The 1/48 is no slouch, it looks great, and can be played with. The most annoying things for me were the rubber seepage from the hips and the shoulders on mine becoming loose enough that they cannot hold the gun high with one arm. I'm certain this can be fixed. It's still a popular valkyrie, every now and then etailers get some more in. Even if and when the 1/60 shoulder hinges are fixed, I think it will still be a while before it steps out of the shadow of the 1/48. The 1/48, for the longest time, and arguably even now, is Yamato's most revered VF-1 design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 i love the 1/48's because of their size, especially now theyre cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunny Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 my rick with strike parts looks great with the sprawled out gerwalk going on. This is what I hate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammer Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 hate? hardly....I`ve got three 1/48's right now with a fourth on the way(HLJ`s Low Viz II with armor parts deal is just TOO sweet. ) but for a coherent airfleet I prefer the 1/60 V.2's and will be slowly replacing my old V.1's over the year...well, once they announce Max and Miria`s VF-1J`s in the new model that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I love the 1/48s... to me they signify the line between high def collectibles and just toys. The 1/55s were mighty toys, the v.1 1/60s were kinda upgraded (but no love from me) toys... but once the 1/48s came out it seperated the men from the boys. Whenever a new more detailed higher quality version of a classic toy comes out, I call it the 1/48s of... The Beagle Mospeada... the 1/48s of Mospeadas MP Optimus Prime... 1/48s of Optimus Primes Rohby's SD VF-1... the 1/48s of Joke Machines The new 1/60s are cool and fun to play with, but their not revolutionary or anything. And the size of the 1/48s just spell DELUXE collectible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 This is what I hate that's mean, just cause he's an unlearned heathen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Hate is a bit of a strong word to use on the 1/48. Whether one likes it or not solely depends on preferences. For me it boils down to battroid mode. - Does it look good? - Does it lock together properly? - And does it have a decent amount of articulation? And currently the 1/60 v.2 fulfills all those points much better than the 1/48. Don't believe me? Here is a comparison shot: 1) Upper arms are too long. 2) Chest is too big. 3) Hands are to small. 4) Fuselage nose is too long. (This one really kills the 1/48 for me!) So why is it that the 1/48 still has plenty of fans? Well because on Macrossworld there seems to be a large base that solely cares for fighter mode, something the 1/48 excels at with its size and (to me useless) gimmicks. I don't really understand why, seeing that the battroid was suppose to be the "hook" for the show and not some slightly futuristic fighter jet. Maybe somebody can share some more insight on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) I honestly think they 1/48 looks better than the 1/60 the broad chest and long nose cone in Battroid have never bothered me, and I prefer using the fixed pose TV hands anyways. also the 1/48 has correct head placement, stouter legs, better looking nose in fighter mode, and I think the 1/60 has a fat chest. maybe I'm the only one that thinks this but the 1/60 looks pregnant from the side. at the same time, I think the 1/60 look to (not as good but good) and while it's not as big or overall nice looking. In has better details and they've got variants that I can't get in 1/48 so I'm going to be getting some 1/60's Edited April 18, 2009 by anime52k8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 When you buy 3 new 1/60's, you will understand! I've bought 5, but still don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 <singing>Anything 1/60 can do, 1/48 can do too......erm, sorta. I would say that not even "sorta." The 1/60 is superior in terms of what it can do as far as poses, transformation and how it looks. This doesn't mean I hate the 1/48. It's just been surpassed. I'm happy to have the ones I do and hopefully won't sell any more of them off Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I still love my 1/48s. Now though they are resigned to the shelf and impressive display pieces, I like the 1/60s for better articulation and that fact I can play more with those without things flying off, or FPs scaring me. 1/48 is still king, but the prince 1/60 are just a bit more fun for day to day goings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I really don't care to much for the scale. My priority is with the SDFM toys. So I have a mix of both 1/48s and 1/60s. It still annoys me to no end that there is no VF-1S Skull-001 TV. I'd buy that immediatly whatever the scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I still love my 1/48s. Now though they are resigned to the shelf and impressive display pieces, I like the 1/60s for better articulation and that fact I can play more with those without things flying off, or FPs scaring me. 1/48 is still king, but the prince 1/60 are just a bit more fun for day to day goings. I have to agree too. 1/60 is more playable, and because of the smaller size, the FAST pack feels much more secure too. Let's not hate 1/48 or 1/60, just accept that they are different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikElvis Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 rick is easier to type than hikaru. I think the 1/60's are good toys but they wont take over my shelves! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macross1979 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 rick is easier to type than hikaru. I don't see what this has to do with 1/48 or 1/60 scale macross collectibles at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I don't see what this has to do with 1/48 or 1/60 scale macross collectibles at all. but you can't deny those extra two letters really do make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I still love the 1/48. The v.2 1/60 is very cool but I dont like it more than 1/48. Maybe tied for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator88 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I really don't care to much for the scale. My priority is with the SDFM toys. So I have a mix of both 1/48s and 1/60s. It still annoys me to no end that there is no VF-1S Skull-001 TV. I'd buy that immediatly whatever the scale. What are the differences between the VF-1S Skull-001 TV, and the DYRL version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 rick is easier to type than hikaru. But typing Hik or Hik' is just as quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron5864 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I'll prefer the 1/48s as long as I have space at my house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 What are the differences between the VF-1S Skull-001 TV, and the DYRL version? Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but the primary differences are: * The stickers/decals used (especially on the legs); * The pilot's uniform; * The arm FAST packs; and * (Maybe ) the arrows on the VF-1S' head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 That discussion is in the Yamato 1/60 v.2 Roy Focker thread. VF-1S TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 is not hate is evolution The 1/48 is still evolving and will continue to evolve. Members who know me and who've seen what can be done to a 1/48 can vouch for its evolution......... for my 1k post I was going to post a picture for an evolved 1/48, but I will leave that for another special time and day. NB4M can also support me on the issue of the 1/48 being baddest mofo ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick dieck Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 1:48 forevaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 But now that you mention it... Yo! Yo! Check it! Why all the hate For the 1 forty 8? YO! Be chillin with me homies Be down with me bitches Donts Buy da 1:60? HA HA! Yous gots me in da stitches! Yo Yo! All Ays Gots is hate hate For da 1 fortee 8 - 8 ! Which leads me to my next point... Macross 7Zup Dog!? ... featuring Nekki Bassara as a reinvented hip hop rapper pimpin' it to dem bitches from da protodevlins! Word! That's what I'd like to see as the next Macross. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valhary Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 i dont like a line in middle of the head-face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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