Tking22 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The more I look over it the more I think yamato cheaped out once again. The overall paint is okay I guess, but come on, they could have did some minor paint detail on macross city, instead they shipped it flat back? If they didn't want to paint it they could have made the city removable so it would be easier to color the backdrop and the city ourselves, yamato really dropped the ball yet again. I was eyeballing one of these on ebay but every time I look at it then the price I get urked, so I just ordered a hot toys 1/6 dark knight dx-02. I'm still looking forward to a possible TV release, but I'm just really not okay with how they handled this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Someone in Toysdaily is working on pannel line. It is looking awesome. from Toysdaily http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-144410-1-1.html Aw crap... Now that Yamato has seen this we're bound for a "weathering version." I wonder how much that'll cost... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Had a chat with Yamato this morning. They said sales in Japan have been doing really well. Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Had a chat with Yamato this morning. They said sales in Japan have been doing really well. Graham Yes...yes...buy it, buy 2 of them!! Buy them all so I can get my T.V. version, muhahaha!! -Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacrossJunkie Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Aw crap... Now that Yamato has seen this we're bound for a "weathering version." I wonder how much that'll cost... If previous weathering releases can be used as any indication, at least double the cost. Say hello to the $800 Weathering Edition SDF-1. That panel lined SDF-1 looks very good. Looks like the person used some thinned paint rather than a pen. Edited December 31, 2010 by MacrossJunkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D' only Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Yamato could do the Macross Plus version as weathering version. Happy new year everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Had a chat with Yamato this morning. They said sales in Japan have been doing really well. Graham Fantastic! that means hope for the TV version! Maybe the New Macross Class ships too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macrossnake Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Had a chat with Yamato this morning. They said sales in Japan have been doing really well. Graham Great. Let's hope to see a proper TV version in 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Had a chat with Yamato this morning. They said sales in Japan have been doing really well. Graham Keep on buying everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 i want the tv sdf1 !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javabean Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Just collected mine today fm my dealer here. I was at first quite worried by the plain look fm Graham's pictures. But after looking closely with my eyes, the sheer plastic details really shine out! I'm glad to have got it. NOw back to playing with it. Edited December 31, 2010 by Javabean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Is this from one of our members? http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-144432-1-1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee961 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Good catch on that one. Compared to Graham's pics, other shots like the ones in Toy's Daily like this one: seem to have longer spikes. Are they retractable then? yes they are retractable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 This is clearly "TOY OF THE YEAR"!!! I'm handling mine and am drowning in a pool of drool. I respectfully disagre with the folks that complain that it looks plain or that the city should come painted, the level of surface detail is beyond awesome!!! For the in doubt fans, don't deprive yourselves from an excellent toy!!! For the fans that prefer the TV version, I wish Yamato ventures into it. [/sarcasm mode on] P.S: for the haters out there, I'll shut my mouth and stop with the praising, when the arms spontaneously self destruct!!! [/sarcasm mode off] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) Had a chat with Yamato this morning. They said sales in Japan have been doing really well. Graham So second release could be eminent. Great news indeed. Edited December 31, 2010 by nightmareB4macross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Focker Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Just collected mine today fm my dealer here. I was at first quite worried by the plain look fm Graham's pictures. But after looking closely with my eyes, the sheer plastic details really shine out! I'm glad to have got it. NOw back to playing with it. which dealer would this be? might place my future preorders with him if he's consistently this fast. mine will only arrive next week or perhaps even later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 in customs.. maybe today... but latest Monday. Can't wait to play with my sets =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 I'm driving around on the "hunt" for the Postman in my neighborhood whom I missed this morning. ARRGHH! The nice lady at the post office said he should be back from his rounds in like an hour, so i WILL get my SDF-1 before 2010 ENDS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Fort Worth TX now has a Macross....Is it WRONG that I don't wanna go out with the girlfriend tonight???? This toy is incredible. Expensive? Yes. Worth it for a die hard fan? YES. If Yamato does a TV version, I'm there!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Even though I think this looks brilliantly well made with fine details, I still can not justify dropping approx. $400- on this relatively small scale toy that I think is not nearly as complex as the 1/60s! But I'm glad that it is selling well as I only see HLJ have them on sale and of course evilBay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 you're smoking crack if you think this isn't as complex as a 1/60 valk. Seriously, and not the light stuff, we're talking hardcore whitney houston grade crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 crack kills yo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The fact that the pilot fits in the head makes it worth $400 alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 This is clearly "TOY OF THE YEAR"!!! I'm handling mine and am drowning in a pool of drool. I respectfully disagre with the folks that complain that it looks plain or that the city should come painted, the level of surface detail is beyond awesome!!! For the in doubt fans, don't deprive yourselves from an excellent toy!!! For the fans that prefer the TV version, I wish Yamato ventures into it. [/sarcasm mode on] P.S: for the haters out there, I'll shut my mouth and stop with the praising, when the arms spontaneously self destruct!!! [/sarcasm mode off] I'm not really hating, it's detailed yes, but yamato could have at least lightly painted the city or at least made it removable so it would be more accessible to fans who want to paint it themselves. And don't joke about the arms, this is yamato we're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javabean Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 which dealer would this be? might place my future preorders with him if he's consistently this fast. mine will only arrive next week or perhaps even later My local dealer in Singapore. Stocks arrive in Asia countries like Singapore is faster than in the US & Europe. Of course those staying in Hongkong will be the first to receive them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMax Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 which dealer would this be? might place my future preorders with him if he's consistently this fast. mine will only arrive next week or perhaps even later I'm pretty sure the shop is falcon's. However, I also believe the preorder price was higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail00 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 So second release could be eminent. Great news indeed. Thats awesome Im glad to hear that. Hope that I will be able to buy a 1/3000 TV Version which I am holding out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail00 Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) This is clearly "TOY OF THE YEAR"!!! I'm handling mine and am drowning in a pool of drool. I respectfully disagre with the folks that complain that it looks plain or that the city should come painted, the level of surface detail is beyond awesome!!! For the in doubt fans, don't deprive yourselves from an excellent toy!!! For the fans that prefer the TV version, I wish Yamato ventures into it. [/sarcasm mode on] P.S: for the haters out there, I'll shut my mouth and stop with the praising, when the arms spontaneously self destruct!!! [/sarcasm mode off] Toy of the Year??? A nice toy yes but not toy of the year You have the Alter Linebarrel, PG SF, RG, Mac Quarter, CM GaoGaiGar V.2 GFFMC Unicorn, MP Movie Starscream, Hot Toys Iron Man and more with a lot more paint apps, articulation, transformation and highly collectible. I Understand its Macross but just because it is doesnt make it toy of the year I think we need an new etymology to describe collectible toys. These are not toys as you would not give a 400 toy to your child to play with as they are not that hardy. I like to call them Pop Cultural Collectibles or something more fitting to indicate we as adults don't collect toys but something more valuable than a child's plaything Edited January 1, 2011 by Snail00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Toy of the Year??? A nice toy yes but not toy of the year You have the Alter Linebarrel, PG SF, RG, Mac Quarter, CM GaoGaiGar V.2 GFFMC Unicorn, MP Movie Starscream, Hot Toys Iron Man and more with a lot more paint apps, articulation, transformation and highly collectible. I Understand its Macross but just because it is doesnt make it toy of the year I think we need an new etymology to describe collectible toys. These are not toys as you would not give a 400 toy to your child to play with as they are not that hardy. I like to call them Pop Cultural Collectibles or something more fitting to indicate we as adults don't collect toys but something more valuable than a child's plaything Bwahaha, mp SS? Mac Quarter? Hahaha... Always good to start te new year off with a funny, thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestar Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Got mine yesterday! The only thing I didn't like was the cutting from the sprues and attaching of the small parts. It was a bit excessive. More paint apps would have been nice. I'm working up the courage to panel-line it with either a fine grey gundam marker or fine point mechanical pencil, but the high price tag keeps me. Otherwise, the toy is very solid and a joy to swoosh around the room, much like its Takatoku predecessor. Couldn't do that with the Mac Quarter. (Sorry for going OT, but a previous poster mentioned the Alter Linebarrel. I'll vouch for that being a contender for toty) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 The fact that the pilot fits in the head makes it worth $400 alone! LOL, I see what you did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Definitely passing on this one, but hoping for a TV adaptation. I can live with most of the mold as is, but the main thing I would want out of a TV version is different shoulders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) With panel lines: http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/redirect.php?goto=findpost&ptid=144410&pid=4855440&fromuid=449 With panel lines and added decal, e.g. 01 and 02 on ARMD: http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-144432-1-1.html So it is expensive huh? Well some treat it as an investment: http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-144402-1-2.html I think I may found one bug - can the shoulder rail runs point forward straight in cruiser mode, like the line art? Edited January 2, 2011 by CF18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I can't accept that........look for my SDF-1 in the for sale section soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) Started gluing little pieces on tonight. As Graham noted...some fit tight and do not gluing at all. I feel a few require just a drop of glue in the screw hole. Some of the really small ones are a bit tedious, but that could just be that I'm tired. Anyway, A sharp hobby knife and a little patience is all that is required. The parts all fit very, very well. You cannot tell were not put on at the factory once they are on. Might start panel lining tomorrow or Monday... And as far as I can tell the rail guns do NOT go all the way forward which kind of bummed me out also, you CAN slide them past the last tab, but then they point up slightly, BUT they do face straight forward. I don't recommend this as I do not think Yamato intended for them to go all the way forward. By far the HARDEST thing is extending those front four spikes. They pull out in pairs by the way. BE careful pulling those out, or you WILL damage the plastic. They are really in there tight! Edited January 2, 2011 by derex3592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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