Official Yamato 1/60 Scale VF-11C thread

[Graham]

From the Scoopda thread, Yamato announces their 1/60 scale VF-11C from Macross 7.

http://www.yamato-toys.com/items/detail.php?gid=1502

I've always prefered the Macross 7 VF-11C color scheme over the Macross Plus VF-11B.

This bird looks absolutely stunning IMO. I will definitely be getting at least 3 and finances be damned!

Graham

[Agent-GHQ]

Why would this hurt you financially!? Don't you get stuff for free since you're Yamato's source of success?

[schmungbeen]

Agreed: this looks really really nice. Whats the difference between the C and B, in terms of actual model design?

[UN Spacy]

Bad ass. But, I will probably pass since they were uber Spacy cannon fodder for the Protodevlin.

But I will give all my monies to Yamato for a VF-17S and VF-19 Kai.

[David Hingtgen]

Boring. Now where's the VFX-2 scheme? I still think the M7 one looks like uncolored VF-11 lineart.

[VFTF1]

One can hope that this continuation of M7 will eventually lead to Bassara getting his own Yammie down the line...

Pete

[Graham]

Boring. Now where's the VFX-2 scheme? I still think the M7 one looks like uncolored VF-11 lineart.

We'll see. That was actually one of the things I raised in my dinner with Yamato last night.

Personally, I find the VF-X2 VF-11 scheme boring, but I understand that some folks want it.

Graham

[Fatalist]

This release is PERFECT for custom paint schemes!!!!!

Can't wait!!

[Graham]

Why would this hurt you financially!? Don't you get stuff for free since you're Yamato's source of success?

I get one sample (singular). Multiples I need to buy myself.

Graham

[UN Spacy]

Will there be a VF-11C w/ Super Atmospheric Boosters from episode 44 (Operation Stargazer)?

[SchizophrenicMC]

Better yet: Will we get the Pink Peckers VF-11?

[Roy Focker]

Who wants a Pink Pecker?

[Roy Focker]

Better yet: Will we get the Pink Peckers VF-11?

Beats me to it.

No, not that kinda beating.

[Graham]

Agreed: this looks really really nice. Whats the difference between the C and B, in terms of actual model design?

Here's a list of the physical differences between the VF-11B and VF-11C.

1) Different, more streamlined design of gunpod, with no bayonet.

2) Different shape thrusters on the back FAST Packs . More squarish shape thusters on the VF-11C, rather than the bell-shape thrusters on the VF-11B.

3) Different style and colour flight suit and helmet for the pilot.

4) Only two micro-missile ports per back FAST Pack on the VF-11C, compared to four micro-missile ports per FAST pack on the VF-11B.

I really love the color scheme of the Macross 7 VF-11C Super, as to me it really evokes the look of a more modern DYRL Valk.

Graham

[Graham]

Will there be a VF-11C w/ Super Atmospheric Boosters from episode 44 (Operation Stargazer)?

Possibly, I've raised the issue with Yamato, as well as a radome for the VF-11C, a VF-11D.

All under consideration.

Buy more and they will make more.

Graham

[Graham]

Who wants a Pink Pecker?

Mine is already pink, thank you very much!

Graham

[Agent-GHQ]

Lets leave the penile out of Macross discussion please!

Anyways, I'm not familar with the M7 and M-Plus cartoon, but this toy looks identical to the VF-11B. I didn't realized M7 and M-Plus uses the same or similiar molds like the VF-22S.

[VFTF1]

I hope that the fact that we're getting more M7 Valkyrie means Yamato will do Basara's VF-19....

As for the VF-11C and the like...

I would prefer it if they did Jamming Birds customs - that would liven things up a bit.

But it's not like they need to do this RIGHT NOW... just stuff they could work on in the years to come.

Pete

[hui]

I can't relieve the VF-11B is looking so plain in plane mode ...but then again I'm loving the battriod more than VF-11B's

[the_foul_fowl]

Yay! I'm glad I waited and stopped myself from getting the VF-11B. The 11C Looks gorgeous!

Estimated shipping date... November, as stated. That's fast!

[azrael]

I'm gonna side with Graham. I like the "C"-version a lot more than the "B". Gunpod be damned, I like the streamlined look. Glad I didn't jump on the "B" version.

[David Hingtgen]

Oh, I'd so buy a Jamming Birds VF-11D. That's even better than a VFX-2.

[eugimon]

wow, just way too much stuff for me to keep up with... I like the C but I'll wait for te VFX-2 repaint.

[UN Spacy]

Too bad the 11C played little importance in M7. Aside from Kinryu's Roy Focker-ish moment it was rather forgettable. The 11B on the other hand took part in one of the greatest animated sequences in Macross history.

Although. I do like the redesigned boosters on those fast packs. Very nice.

[Ivan]

Gotta agree with Graham. The color scheme of VF-11C is way cooler than that of B. I could be wrong, but didn't the VF-11C show up with full armor once in M7?

And I wouldn't worry too much about the Fire Valkyrie. Given its importance in the series, I am sure Yamato will eventually get to it.

November is going to be an expensive month.

[Renato]

I get one sample (singular). Multiples I need to buy myself.

Graham

Wow. I feel your pain, man.

Anyway, I'm really glad to hear this news, more Macross 7 means more chance of a Fire Valkyrie, and I would like that with all the fix-ins, please.

I hear lots of good things about this mold but I still won't be able to afford it for a while. Now I'm kind of spoilt for choice. If I do get one, it'll probably be the C-type, since I already have two Bs, the old 1/72 with FPs and one without.

I agree about the white looking really plain, though. And before anyone makes the joke, let's get the "ugh, it's so plane, haha" jokes out of the way.

[anime52k8]

Boring. Now where's the VFX-2 scheme? I still think the M7 one looks like uncolored VF-11 lineart.

Agreed, I like the Ghostriders-esque scheme more than plain white.

[macrossnake]

Too bad the 11C played little importance in M7. Aside from Kinryu's Roy Focker-ish moment it was rather forgettable. The 11B on the other hand took part in one of the greatest animated sequences in Macross history.

Although. I do like the redesigned boosters on those fast packs. Very nice.

This 11C color theme better than 11B....

It would nice if this is included some 'Focker' skull stickers for customize... i can only dream.

[ff95gj]

[Graham]

Too bad the 11C played little importance in M7. Aside from Kinryu's Roy Focker-ish moment it was rather forgettable. The 11B on the other hand took part in one of the greatest animated sequences in Macross history.

Although. I do like the redesigned boosters on those fast packs. Very nice.

Episode 7 of Macross 7 'Summer Accident' is another great VF-11C episode. Gamlin commandeers a VF-11C twowards the end of this episode and proceeds to kick Varauta ass.

Graham

[Graham]

Ever since first watching Macross 7 back in 1994, I've wanted a VF-11C toy.

I was so upset with Bandai when they didn't follow through and produced the planed VF-11C Micro-Macross toys, that were advertised on the pack of the Micro-Macross packaging.

Graham

[Javabean]

I'm getting 2 pieces!

The date mentions a Nov release, going to be expensive mth

Edited October 2, 2009 by Javabean

[Sumdumgai]

Glad I didn't jump on the VF-11B either. The nice white and black really evoke the DYRL schemes. I could do without the pink stripe on the head, but whatever.

Can I get a "HELL YEAH!" on a Full Armor release for this baby?

[BlueMax]

I'm really happy about the release.... but not to be a damper, yellowing might be an issue later on..... especially on a valk this white....

Edited October 2, 2009 by BlueMax

[Awacs]

Hmm. I had been thinking about getting the -11B, but now that I know that this is coming I think I will hold my fire and get this instead. It will make a nice complement to my 1/72 -B and give me the chance to do a "VF-11 Evolution" lineup on the shelf.

Karl