Graham Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Just picked up the "Powered Weapons Set" last night for the Bandai DX 1/60 VF-25 Tornado / Armored. This set includes the Space Parts for the Tornado pack and Reaction Missiles and mounts for the Armored Pack. Bought it in Ins-Point shopping centre for HK$350. Ins-Point was the only place that I found selling it and I searched all the usual suspects. A few quick pics attached. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Thanks for the pics Graham. I plan on doing a video review for it this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Just to clarify, the set contains the following parts:- 2 x ventral large missile pods, with opening hatches for Tornado Pack. 4 x snap-on fuel tanks(?), which fit on the front of the Tornado's wing-tip engine pods. 4 x reaction missiles. 2 x double reaction missile mounts for the Armoured Pack. 2 x single reaction missile mount for Tornado pack (can only be fitted if the big ventral missile pods are not installed). Pics attached. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediwalker Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Really want to get this set.. once I can justify to myself on the price! Graham, not planning to attach the reactive missiles to Armored Ozma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Graham, not planning to attach the reactive missiles to Armored Ozma? Yes, I am, but I'm still psyching myself up to transform my Armored Ozma from Battroid to Fighter mode. That's always a traumatic and highly challenging experience. Last time, I tried, I nearly threw the damn thing against the wall in frustratution, due to all the armored parts that kept on popping off during transformation! Does not enjoy the "it's all right as long as you don't touch it" toy experience". Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryoshoko Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Hi Graham, do hope that you can get it back in fighter mode properly. On mine, the leg armour refuse to clip on to the wing and it pops out easily. Edited October 16, 2010 by ryoshoko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Sexy! I would love to own that set. Does not enjoy the "it's all right as long as you don't touch it" toy experience". Graham Agreed. I recently got the VF-27 and while it is just awesome, i have to handle it so carefully because I'm paranoid I'm going to chip the paint or snap off one of the pointed fins. (speaking of which, that toy is pointy as all heck! I must have stabbed myself a dozen different times trying to transform it). I have a VF-25G on the way, and I'm afraid the armored parts may be too annoying to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Sexy! I would love to own that set. Agreed. I recently got the VF-27 and while it is just awesome, i have to handle it so carefully because I'm paranoid I'm going to chip the paint or snap off one of the pointed fins. (speaking of which, that toy is pointy as all heck! I must have stabbed myself a dozen different times trying to transform it). I have a VF-25G on the way, and I'm afraid the armored parts may be too annoying to deal with. he's not talking about how pointy the 25 is he's talking about how the 25 wasn't designed with armor in mind so that once armor is attached the whole thing becomes a fiddly mess where a stiff breeze or a stern look is likely to make parts fall off or just break a key joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pud333 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 he's not talking about how pointy the 25 is he's talking about how the 25 wasn't designed with armor in mind so that once armor is attached the whole thing becomes a fiddly mess where a stiff breeze or a stern look is likely to make parts fall off or just break a key joint. Oops, I guess I should have clarified, my comments about the VF-27 was more to do with his comment speaking out against the idea that a toy is okay so long as you don't touch it. I was just trying to relate with a similar example but I guess I messed it up, haha. Thanks about the fiddly mess part. That's a downer for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jediwalker Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Yes, I am, but I'm still psyching myself up to transform my Armored Ozma from Battroid to Fighter mode. That's always a traumatic and highly challenging experience. Last time, I tried, I nearly threw the damn thing against the wall in frustratution, due to all the armored parts that kept on popping off during transformation! Does not enjoy the "it's all right as long as you don't touch it" toy experience". Graham i know what u mean! That's the same problem that preventing me from picking up the Armored Alto to pose with VF-27 *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_productions Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 he's not talking about how pointy the 25 is he's talking about how the 25 wasn't designed with armor in mind so that once armor is attached the whole thing becomes a fiddly mess where a stiff breeze or a stern look is likely to make parts fall off or just break a key joint. That's just too bad. Cause it looks awesome with those Tornado packs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 That's just too bad. Cause it looks awesome with those Tornado packs! If you read my post carefully, you'll note I was talking about how difficult the Armored pack is to transform, not the Tornado pack. The VF-25 with Tornado pack is easy to fit and transform and locks together well. The only area of difficulty with the Tornado pack is getting the arm packs on in fighter mode, but I usually just leave them off anyway. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regult Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 doesn't anybody else think the micro missiles aligned like that look like red corn kernels? it maybe only me, it's late and I have a craving for some snack... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail00 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 i like the tornado but im just hesitant to get yet another valk The model looks good any one have reviews of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_productions Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 i like the tornado but im just hesitant to get yet another valk The model looks good any one have reviews of it Couple of people noted that the armor was loose when put on the Valk. I think anymoon.com had a review up, but I may be mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail00 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 i like the tornado but im just hesitant to get yet another valk The model looks good any one have reviews of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I did do a review of the VF-25 Tornado release on anymoon.com but it's lumped into my VF-25 mega review. I also have the extra parts but I haven't taken them out of the box to start reviewing them yet. I have so many new toys I need to get through right now and work is very busy. I should have my Konig DX/Robot Spirits review up tonight and then hopefully I can take some more toys out of there boxes and start working on some more reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share Posted October 20, 2010 doesn't anybody else think the micro missiles aligned like that look like red corn kernels? it maybe only me, it's late and I have a craving for some snack... Yeah, I also thought that. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logos Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Is any vendor selling these online yet? It looks so awesome I am tempted to pay the price premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Is any vendor selling these online yet? It looks so awesome I am tempted to pay the price premium. http://www.anime-export.com/product/6088 http://cgi.ebay.ca/Macross-Frontier-Tornado-Armored-Enhancement-Weapon-Set-/120620483789?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c158a84cd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_productions Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Yeah. It's a sweet looking set. But from what I gather, the entire Macross Frontier 1:60 Bandai line (except the VF-27) are not toys at all. Just display pieces. Not that I play with my toys...but I do handle them. A lot. Transform them, re arrange them. It's hard for me to justify that kind of money on a "display piece." I really hope BanDai re-designs the 25 to be more in line with their 27's. Cause the 25 is a great Valk. And the Tornado parts really make it that more kick @$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snail00 Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Is any vendor selling these online yet? It looks so awesome I am tempted to pay the price premium. Yes. But to us Canadians, its expensive. 130-150 shipped. Ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 The box is tiny... I thought it was going to be the box for my VF-19K Hi-Metal stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_productions Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 The box is tiny... I thought it was going to be the box for my VF-19K Hi-Metal stand. Wow! If you look at that armor set it looks so...large. Glad it's not a Yamato toy, with the way they USE TO "over box" their toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logos Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Yes. But to us Canadians, its expensive. 130-150 shipped. Ouch! DAMN! I just bought the Double Nuts, the YF-19 Fold Booster and some Maxpedition Gear so I am tapped for a while............ $130-150 is still too much though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Better late than never. My Powered Weapons Set video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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