wewe Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Wow. Now I'm happy I skipped over the 1st DX releases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_productions Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Wow. Now I'm happy I skipped over the 1st DX releases. You and me BOTH! Actually, I purchased one. I usually go balls out and order the entire series, but something told me to hold back. SOOOOO glad I did. If this one has better paint apps and is better designed, I will probably get to go "balls out" on Macross Frontier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Soul Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 You and me BOTH! Actually, I purchased one. I usually go balls out and order the entire series, but something told me to hold back. SOOOOO glad I did. If this one has better paint apps and is better designed, I will probably get to go "balls out" on Macross Frontier! And then Version 3 comes out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 aka the Yamato version lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firmpulse Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 aka the Yamato version lol. :lol: ...yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I’m not sure about that, nor do I think it’d be really necessary. If proportions, sculpt, QC and transformation are ok this time around I don’t know what else could be improved; mainly considering we are talking about a toy made after CG designs where there’s not much room for interpretation –as it is e.g. the case of the VF-19s where the original designs involved a lot of anime magic. Also I’ve heard this time Bandai had the precious collaboration of the guys that help Yamato with their designs (FLEX). Even though I can’t confirm that, if that was the case I wonder what would be the interest in investing lots of money to produce something so similar to what the market would already be flooded of… One never knows, but I wouldn’t hold my breath… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_productions Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) And then Version 3 comes out No! Don't cure this release with your prophecy's of doom! Ha ha! You're probably right! Seriously, that's been the formula since Yamato has entered the scene. Why expect anything different??? I just hope it's good enough toy to want to keep. Enough for me to NOT want to get the inevitable v3. Or v4. Edited August 8, 2011 by ae_productions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewe Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Not being able to have the ver. 1. I see myself being happy with the version 2. It's quite pointless for myself to purchase a ver. 1 when the option of getting something better would be present at the time that I can make the acquisition. The thought of a ver. 3 is something that does not come to mind at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Everyone shut up about a v3.0 Does anyone else see a matte finish on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_productions Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Everyone shut up about a v3.0 Does anyone else see a matte finish on this? For a Stealth fighter? That would be proper! Can't wait for this fighter! I told my wife this is all I want for Christmas! I've never seen Macross 7. But I got the old BanDai, and it became one of my favorite Valks. I have such high hopes for this toy. I hope it's as good as the 1:60 v2 VF-19. That toy is rock solid. For a Yamato first release, that's unheard of! Is it December yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Wait wait wait....there's a version 2 of the VF-19???? But the first version just came out and was damn near perfect lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 For a Stealth fighter? That would be proper! Can't wait for this fighter! I told my wife this is all I want for Christmas! I've never seen Macross 7. But I got the old BanDai, and it became one of my favorite Valks. I have such high hopes for this toy. I hope it's as good as the 1:60 v2 VF-19. That toy is rock solid. For a Yamato first release, that's unheard of! Is it December yet? Yeah... This thread is about Bandai's DX VF-25F V.2. Go to the proper one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyp Durron Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Everyone shut up about a v3.0 Does anyone else see a matte finish on this? It that last picture posted it sure seems that way, but this is Bandai we're talking about, so I'm not holding my breath. I'm tempted to pre-order another one, but I think I'll get two of the Ozma's instead. -Kyp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Everyone shut up about a v3.0 Does anyone else see a matte finish on this? I think the V.2 will have the same finish than the YF-29, since they share several molds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valid Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) i think the mate color will come in version 3.0 Edited August 9, 2011 by valid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ae_productions Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yeah... This thread is about Bandai's DX VF-25F V.2. Go to the proper one It was a mistake. I was going back and forth between the two threads. Don't get your panties in a twist over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegablue Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well I cancelled my pre-order today. Decided to rather wait for the Ozma version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Decided to rather wait for the Ozma version. me too... hope they come out with the Armored version right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Well I cancelled my pre-order today. Decided to rather wait for the Ozma version. An armored one would be cool but I'm still going to keep my Alto pre-order as I really love the way a completely bare VF-25 looks in Gerwalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I still worry that the version 2 would be a one-shot thing. Bandai has a bad track record of not completing a line. From Gundam to Kamen Rider (Armour Trans/SHF/SIC) to VF100 to Robot Spirit Side VF. Or it wasn't meant to be a line at all. e.g. Metal Build, GFFMC, Armor Plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I don't know they seemed pretty committed to the last version 1 DX line, and with the sales of the VF-27, 29, and other stuff I think it is a safe bet they will continue with the version 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegablue Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I still worry that the version 2 would be a one-shot thing. Bandai has a bad track record of not completing a line. From Gundam to Kamen Rider (Armour Trans/SHF/SIC) to VF100 to Robot Spirit Side VF. Or it wasn't meant to be a line at all. e.g. Metal Build, GFFMC, Armor Plus. Generally that applies when the mold is not the same. But when most of the mold is the same, they milk it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valid Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 need more pict!!! specially the one wit paint detail.. still hoping the paint to be as mate as vf 1 yamato (cross my finger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm pretty sure they're planning to redo the entire line, considering the super and armor packs caused some of the biggest problems the first line had to begin with. I can't really think of any reason for redesigning the leg lock the way they did unless it's to improve the way the super and armor packs work. Plus, you can already see they're prepping for the other versions. A couple of shots show Alto's backplate clear enough to see the plug for the spot where Luca's dish will plug in, and the piece directly behind the head has a seam that looks like it's a swappable piece to adapt different head types. The only thing I don't see is slots/holes/tabs to plug the various super/armor parts into the back/chest, but I can't imagine them making the same mistakes as the first run. I'm hoping it just means they've found a more subtle way of attaching the pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Is there anywhere left to preorder this? Or can I count on a restock shortly after release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 More will almost certainly be available upon release, the question will be HOW MUCH will they be available for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 More will almost certainly be available upon release, the question will be HOW MUCH will they be available for? i'm wondering where the "more" is for the YF-29... the 27's restocks came out like a month after its initial release... i'm worried that Bandai might become more conservative with the production numbers for the v.2 (thinking that v.1 owners might not want to double dip) which will drive prices up even more... the current JPY exchange rate alone is making me think twice before purchasing anything new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Bandai throwing in a saluting EX-Gear Alto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 LOOK. AT. THAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Bandai throwing in a saluting EX-Gear Alto? That's no salute, that is what you see pilots doing with their hands demonstrating aircraft maneuvers. Think Isamu Dyson. Awesome addition though. Edited August 24, 2011 by Loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 he's throwing a gang sign.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valid Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 -tint purple-ish cockpit?.. i prefer the flat one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 It works on the YF-29. Plus isn't it purplish anyway in the anime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwasko Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 LOOK. AT. THAT. Oh, look, they made the leg bend forward...Was it really that hard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tking22 Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I am soooo glad I never dropped a dime on any of the original releases, I'm personally gonna wait until they release the RVF-25 as it's the only version of the VF-25 that I think looks decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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