jvmacross Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 No...keep it at 1/60...how many more VF's are needed to complete the 1/60 VF line? Beyond the VF's that Bandai has locked up.....Arcadia can finish up the 1/60 line with the VF-9, VF-14, VF-3000, VF-5000, VB-3, and the Varuta valks....what else am I missing?....variable Glaug?.....if you don't need every single variation of each model (ex. VF-1A, VF-1D, VF-1J, VF-1S...the custom gurus would likely create the different heads/part variations and sell them on shapeways)....that's not too many left......bottom line...Arcadia should stick with the 1/60 scale... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisama Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I wonder how much it would cost to design a new YF-19 in shapeways... A lot. You'd be better off using an existing VF-19 as the base and swapping out/replacing the necessary components. Even then it wouldn't be a true YF-19, more like a VF-19A, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Actually... no, I've been seriously considering that. I can't make it match the VF-19, but I can go a long way to fix the gullet by just replacing three or four parts. Basically, just altering the angle the nose sits at in fighter can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Never ever, ever change the scale, if its not 1/60 or 1/48 to match Scale already full established, then don't bother. Arcadia doesn't need to make new items, rereleases the limited ones like virgin road, the 1D with option parts and different figures. Max and Miriya super sets, VT with OP. This stuff exists and has value, make the money Arcadia. Then start making renewals and new VF's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) I think it might be silly to say "You need to stay the course!" to a company that just went bankrupt (allegedly). Edited March 14, 2013 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurisama Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Actually... no, I've been seriously considering that. I can't make it match the VF-19, but I can go a long way to fix the gullet by just replacing three or four parts. Basically, just altering the angle the nose sits at in fighter can do it. I thought you meant an entire YF-19 from scratch. I don't own YF-19, so I can't really comment on replacing components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I think it might be silly to say "You need to stay the course!" to a company that just went bankrupt (allegedly). Fair point, but in the end product diversity was probably a primary issue. Doing the entire range in 1/72 would eventually lead down the same path without the ability to cash in on existing molds and designs ( assuming Arcadia end up with the rights). Arcadia needs a bigger "net", more diversity with on going products across multiple mediums which will give them a much better shot at capturing more customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimis Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) Fair point, but in the end product diversity was probably a primary issue. Doing the entire range in 1/72 would eventually lead down the same path without the ability to cash in on existing molds and designs ( assuming Arcadia end up with the rights). Arcadia needs a bigger "net", more diversity with on going products across multiple mediums which will give them a much better shot at capturing more customers. Also if we take the "likes" on Amazon.co.jp to be any indication, you rarely see more than 10 likes for any Yamato compared to 300+ for the Macross Frontier stuff. Bandai gets away with doing one repaint after the other, due to the popularity. How much would this change if they re-released everything from the beginning in another scale? Personally i'd rather see them release 1/60 but in webshop editions for existing releases and new VFs in a more conservative manner. In May it felt a bit like a garage sale. Edited March 14, 2013 by Dimis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I think it's pretty interesting that Yamato was selling 1/60 VF-1 toys (version 1) at the same time Bandai was reissuing 1/55 VF-1 toys. One would think that those scales and the prices the toys were sold for were so similar that only one company would have been given the rights at a time. We saw the same thing again when Yamato released its GnU toys at the same time Kaiyodo did their Revoltechs. So, it might be one of those things where the companies are given the option to pay more for the rights to make them exclusive for a size and type. Maybe we'll see a scenario where Arcadia keeps reissuing Yamato's V2 VF-1 toys and then Bandai starts popping out 1/60 DX VF-1 toys. So, I guess nobody knows right now, but all hope is not lost. If you were hoping for a Mac+ or MacZero toy I think you should have plenty of hope as it's very unlikely there's going to be a struggle for the license. As I've stated before, I think it's time for the Macross universe to shrink to 1/72 scale. Toy manufacturing capabilities are so much better and the 1/100 Hi-Metal VF-1 is AWESOME and at 1/72 all the compromises like swap out landing gears/heat shield could be made integrated. Do it Arcadia.... shrink the universe and give us all new versions of everything Yamato made. I would say that the transformation for the shoulders and the poseability for the hips of the Hi-Metla VF-1 were done very well. The fact it's highly pose-able in Battroid is also pretty good. Gerwalk and Fighter are both terrible in look though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plutoniumhunter Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I thought you meant an entire YF-19 from scratch. I don't own YF-19, so I can't really comment on replacing components. From scratch? I think in that case, Kickstarter might be a place to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 NY, HK and AE are all out of stock! All VF-19s and VF-17s are gone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF5SS Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Common guys, honestly - its like some of you never venture into the other forums here. Replacement shoulders are already available; http://www.shapeways.com/model/463232/kanzen-henkei-1-60-scale-fighter-variable-hinge.html?li=productBox-search Thanks to whoever bought 17 pairs of hinges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie23 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 NY, HK and AE are all out of stock! All VF-19s and VF-17s are gone... Are you sure? I see VF19S and all sorts of VF-17's in stock at HKC. Stop inducing unnecessary panic w/o confirmation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Are you sure? I see VF19S and all sorts of VF-17's in stock at HKC. Stop inducing unnecessary panic w/o confirmation They have them all, except the VF-19P, so i don't know what he's talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) NY is out of VF-17D, VF-17D with super parts, VF-19Kai, VF-19F and VF-19P AE is out of everything HK have only VF-19S, VF-17S and VF-19Kai for good prices and VF-17D, VF-17D with super parts with high prices... Yea... I have no clue what I'm talking about... Edited March 14, 2013 by charger69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Time to Panic!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger69 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) @Kicker Easy to stay calm for you What if I say to you there is no glass cabinet left on Earth? Edited March 14, 2013 by charger69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 @Kicker Easy to stay calm for you What if I say to you there is no glass cabinet left on Earth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hahahah I spent way too much on Macross the past few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 14, 2013 Author Share Posted March 14, 2013 Problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hahahah I spent way too much on Macross the past few months So did I waaaaaaaaaay toooooooo much also. The bright side. My mission is complete!(until Arcadia starts putting out Macross 1/60 Valkyrie's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) I forgot to mention HLJ has a SDF Macross VF-1, a DYRL VF-1, and a weathered VF-1 and they don't say low stock. 3 different Valkyrie's to choose from all the Kakizaki You can get Edited March 15, 2013 by Valkyrie Magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Don't need no mo' Kak. Already got me one'a those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Focker Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 hilarious! where do you guys find those image clips i know NY and AE, but what is HK and HKC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Don't need no mo' Kak. Already got me one'a those.Yeah I picked those up in one of the HLJ sales for a great price.Poor Kakizaki! 1st to die and last to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hkcollectibles? What ever they decide to produce they should send it to me first to test it's durability and accuracy and if all goes well ill give it my stamp of approval. LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Hkcollectibles? What ever they decide to produce they should send it to me first to test it's durability and accuracy and if all goes well ill give it my stamp of approval. LoL That's a great idea Kicker 773 approved! That way we can buy with confidence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I would love to see them come out with a line of 1/60 Zentraedi figures; Bretai, Milia, Laplamiz, Exodol, Kamjin, Zentraedi warrior, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Always wanted Regults. Now I'm scared I won't be able to get a VF-17 or VF-19... TV SDF-1 would be hot, too. Even if it was just the TV colors on the existing mold (though Daedalus and Prometheus would be requisite, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 odd, hlj has listed a VF-1D unpainted kit for release in march from yamato. will that ever see the light of day or is this going to actually be released by arcadia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 (edited) These were sold by Yamato and released previously so I'm guessing HLJ and other vendors are now just being shipped the unsold stock. Edited March 15, 2013 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 So either clearing up old stock to make room for the eventual Arcadia "stickered" re-releases......or... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4WJlLNIsyY&feature=youtu.be&t=1m14s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I am hoping VF-17D/S and VF-19F/S/P are all re-branded, as well since I haven't gotten any of them. Domestic distribution and on par with Hasbro Transformers Masterpiece price points would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 The Macross7 license should be easy to get... Cheaper? Better distributed? Highly unlikely... If they could do those things they would have done them as Yamato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priss! Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) I was looking at Cybergundam site and found this : http://blog.yahoo.com/_ED274AZGFINLESDVVHRADMVIMU/articles/1046786/index I dont understand what the article says.. But I have a really bad feeling about it... Edited March 16, 2013 by Priss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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