Graham Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 It looks floopy. You can tell that is still painted sample, likely resin. Note the paint chips where you can see the grey underneath. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy00z Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 it's not the cardboard, it's the 50,000 foam peanuts in the box that add all the weight. At least that way it's not likely the goods will get damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 A new nice picture from Yamato's blog: The link: http://www.yamato-toys.com/blog/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valid Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) A new nice picture from Yamato's blog: The link: http://www.yamato-toys.com/blog/ chest locking mechanism i presumed? Edited March 9, 2011 by valid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 No, this pic was meant to show us how intricate and cool the toy’s body transformation is and the hard time they’re getting at designing the instruction manual. I’m currently editing some photos to show the locking mechanisms in both Battroid and Gerwalk modes. They’re pretty nice IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fung430 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 No, this pic was meant to show us how intricate and cool the toy’s body transformation is and the hard time they’re getting at designing the instruction manual. I’m currently editing some photos to show the locking mechanisms in both Battroid and Gerwalk modes. They’re pretty nice IMHO. I was wondering why yamato was showing this picture...this doesn't show any of the locking mechanisms...cant wait for you pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 It does show off the big gap on top of the nose cone :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Oh, zing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 It does show off the big gap on top of the nose cone :/ That gap is unavoidable because the nosecone has a wider curvature than the chestplate/back fuselage. the smaller chstplate will never match the shape/curvature of the nosecone It's not a dealbreaker for me (I guess it won't be for you either!). This VF, although not my favorite, is going to be a great toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 That gap is unavoidable because the nosecone has a wider curvature than the chestplate/back fuselage. the smaller chstplate will never match the shape/curvature of the nosecone It's not a dealbreaker for me (I guess it won't be for you either!). This VF, although not my favorite, is going to be a great toy. Yeah, that's pretty much a line-art problem. I suppose it could be possible to include a mechanism that allows you to push that portion down so it sits flush with the nose however considering the size of the parts you're working with right there it would be a mechanical nightmare to produce and/or would make the thing brittle beyond belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Mancini Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 That gap is unavoidable because the nosecone has a wider curvature than the chestplate/back fuselage. the smaller chstplate will never match the shape/curvature of the nosecone Disagree. Yamato could always take a small liberty with the curvature of the noseconse and another small liberty with the curvature of the fuselage behind the canopy. They made it work much better on the YF-19 and you don't hear any complaints about inaccurate curvatures. Where there's a will - there's a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 That gap is unavoidable because the nosecone has a wider curvature than the chestplate/back fuselage. the smaller chstplate will never match the shape/curvature of the nosecone It's not a dealbreaker for me (I guess it won't be for you either!). This VF, although not my favorite, is going to be a great toy. I think "unavoidable" is too strong a word. Like so many other things, it's a compromise. The upper plate could have come down at more of an angle or some trick could have been used to reduce it at some greater expense. I've ordered one so you're right, not a deal breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 The thing that bugs/worries me the most from all of the images so far, is the gullet/lower torso section in Battroid. The gaps are too big and the angle of the thing is wrong as well. It should have a much more "tucked in" positioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergundam/article?mid=67390 22,000 yen MSRP?!? With AmiAmi's usual 20 to 25% off...we're looking at a 17,100 to 17,600 yen Fire Valkyrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 will wait to see if it goes on HLJ's holiday sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I hate to say "i told ya so"... but I told ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I hate to say "i told ya so"... but I told ya! I didn't disagree with you on the price, in fact, I believe I also said the price would be around the 300$ mark. Unfortunately the valk comes out the same month as my sister's wedding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I didn't disagree with you on the price, in fact, I believe I also said the price would be around the 300$ mark. Unfortunately the valk comes out the same month as my sister's wedding... That little "I told ya!" was just directed at the thread in general. I guess we all know now why the sound booster is being sold separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 That little "I told ya!" was just directed at the thread in general. I guess we all know now why the sound booster is being sold separately. gotcha. It's going to be interesting to see how well this new price point works out for yamato.. considering it's nearly double what bandai is asking for the DX 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Ouch! man, I dunno, I was psyched before but thats a REAL sticking price, especially with Yamatos QC! i shall wait for reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobber Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Well this, and likely all other repaints are now officially out of my price range. Valks were getting expensive as it was, but this....... It's a shame too. Chris will wait to see if it goes on HLJ's holiday sale. Yeah, I'm in the same boat as you....problem is the high priced VF-11 never seemed to be reduced all that much and wasn't that the last new VF that yamato made? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 $300? Nope. Not going to buy it. Not for a color scheme I truly despise and I hate to say it but not for any of the others as well. It's too high and I refuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negotiator Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The rich get richer and the poor get poorer, right? Not a first day buy for me, not because of anger and dislike of the bird, but more-so budget reasons. Price are raising on everything, and I don't see my paycheck matching that rate. I collect other things too. Sorry yamato, will wait for a sale or the next version of the 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly4victory Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Buying the Bandai Hi-metal VF-19 Kia was a stretch but have just been pushed out of the market with this new sticker price. The crappy US dollar exchange rate doesn't help my ever reducing budget either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fung430 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) I was looking a the pics of the valkyrie and I think that the face is kinda clownish...But I convinced myself it should be a great valkyrie since yamato has only been getting better with the designs of the new valkyries, but this price just made me realize that I will regret it since the price will make me emphasize the clown face of the valkyrie and grow to dislike it. If yamato made a new yf-19 with the new locking mechanism that would be a different story. Oh yea by the way are there any bootlegs of these Yamato products? I have seen ebay sellers mention that there are bootlegs coming out of china... is this true? Edited March 10, 2011 by fung430 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Wow, prices are getting steeper for every new issue. But, in order to show support for the new mold and the possibility of future releases, I will be buying a first edition. The Fire Valkyrie looks like a champ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) I was looking a the pics of the valkyrie and I think that the face is kinda clownish...But I convinced myself it should be a great valkyrie since yamato has only been getting better with the designs of the new valkyries, but this price just made me realize that I will regret it since the price will make me emphasize the clown face of the valkyrie and grow to dislike it. If yamato made a new yf-19 with the new locking mechanism that would be a different story. Oh yea by the way are there any bootlegs of these Yamato products? I have seen ebay sellers mention that there are bootlegs coming out of china... is this true? This is the first I have heard of Yamato bootlegs. I know it is pretty easy to recast PVC figures, but it seems like it would be really hard and expensive to recast a whole Valkyrie toy. You never know though, knowing how determined the bootleggers are to make a buck. Edited March 11, 2011 by Loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Can't afford the VF-19 at that price. Guess I'll just get older releases that are missing from my collection for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Did I miss a discussion on all the pics at the Yamato site? http://www.yamato-toys.com/dev/cont_094/index.html EDIT: Didn't go back enough pages. See it now. Edited March 11, 2011 by Uxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I've been wanting a neck piece like that for the YF-19 for a Loooooong time. Wonder if there'- a chance of a 'panel kit' for the current 1/60 YF-19 and variants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homura Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 hope yamato add lock for Gerwalk mode too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 hope yamato add lock for Gerwalk mode too me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaOne Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Sooo waiting for amiami or hlj to have this Valk on preorder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macross_Fanboy Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Man this thing is gonna be the shiznit! What do you all think the chances of this surpassing the VF-1 ver. 2 in design are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 My friend in Japan was very skeptical that Yamato was going to hit a June release date well before their current disasters (which is fine by me... so many other things going on right now). I think, like the V2 VF-1, I will be very impressed by this toy but find a few things I wish they did differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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