chyll2 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 damn, that can't be unseen or forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 25 minutes ago, Graham said: For some reason when I see that, the name "Elvis Valk" comes to mind 17 minutes ago, chyll2 said: damn, that can't be unseen or forget. haha! this is true! thanks Graham! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Hahahahahahaha! totally! I'd double dip for a DX of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie2008 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 6 hours ago, Graham said: For some reason when I see that, the name "Elvis Valk" comes to mind So, Elvis IS alive! haha That color scheme looks pretty good, but now that I have the DX Keith Valk in hand, I'm not sure if I want to another DX SV-262, because these's just too many gap with the connecting panels in fighter mode and I personally like fighter mode the most of any valks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) So the trick to getting the ankles to peg together fully is that there's an alignment peg on either side of the piece that runs down the center of the fuselage. It can take some pushing up or down to get those pegs to line up, but once they click into the backs of the lower legs, it makes it clear where the legs are supposed to sit. I also had to push the shield arm up and down a little to get it to sit correctly between the ankles. Since there are so many joints in that arm to let it fold, it's got a little wiggle room, and I think it needs to be in a particular place to let the ankles come together fully. Far as the Elvis valk goes, I'm hoping to get at least one of both the Hs and Ba in white. Maybe more if I get brave and want to customize one, since they would be the easiest to strip down into a plain white version. Edited May 12, 2017 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Elvis Valk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I wasnt planning on a second Drakken, but that Elvis Valk is too sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I'm not entirely feeling the white and gold, and I don't really NEED a second 262Hs. What I need is a 262Ba. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I think this one is the only Draken which having the sword actually suits.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbit Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 More Elvis jokes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted May 13, 2017 Author Share Posted May 13, 2017 When it's released you can say....elvis has left the building!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemanoeuvres Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Omg Elvis valk hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MAC-X Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 (edited) Hate to say this, but I if I'm not wrong, this "Elvis valk" ain't DX but rather 1/72 model kit....... Edit: Oops....just realized someone has already mentioned one page before that this is a kit Edited May 13, 2017 by MAC-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xigfrid Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I just hope they keep with these colors for the DX! Elvis valk wins for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurance Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I hope some day they do a more sedate deco of the Hs, I'd be all about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Hope they release Roid's first before the Green Popes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy NYK Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) Succumbed to the Great Wind, hahaha! PO-ed thru NY. Spoiler Edited May 16, 2017 by Andy NYK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I'm curious how well those wings are going to support the lil drakens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 2 hours ago, Sandman said: I'm curious how well those wings are going to support the lil drakens. Actually it will support fine. The wings where the Lil Drakens attached to has a retractable hinges. Which somehow locks in place when the wing is folded from the other half. Remember that in the anime the folded wing rotates with the Lil Drakens somehow but in this DX figure it doesn't. Not sure but I don't want to try it. So for curious ones out there, please refrain on doing it, you might end snapping the hinges. However, the only downside here is that those folded wings where the Lil Drakens attached to has a tab that locks the whole wing section to the legs. So when those wings are folded the rotating mid part of the wing is just resting on the shin part of the leg. What it means is that the rest of the wing section is not locked in place. A little bump or if the transformation is not lined properly, then the rotating mid section will move or rotate if the rotating joint is already loose. It would be nice if the area that rest on the leg's shin has potruding section to lock in the front part of the leg, as same as the one that locks the other half, it will help a lot to secure the rest of the wing section when the wing is folded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy NYK Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 4 hours ago, Sandman said: I'm curious how well those wings are going to support the lil drakens. For me, i'm prepared to try using the additional stands to support while on display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 (edited) 10 hours ago, Andy NYK said: For me, i'm prepared to try using the additional stands to support while on display. Ok. So I guess, it's the Lil Draken that do the rotating and not the Draken's wing. Good to confirm that based on this photo. Not a big fan of the Draken Battroid with the Lil Drakens attached to it so I don't need to use those extra support arms. But still not stopping on PO'ing the Lil Draken. Hehehe. Edited May 16, 2017 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I just really wish the Lil Drakken's were a different color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallman Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I feel the Lil Drakken's color is too light. Is this an anime color? I always thought the color is dark green or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 One thing they definitely won't be able to do is stay attached if the Draken is on the landing gear. The 1/72 kits have an extra notch to let the wings tilt inward past vertical, which keeps the little ones from dragging on the ground. The DX version's wings don't quite make it to vertical. Also, I've seen no locking mechanism that'll keep them from flopping down on mine, but maybe I need to look at it a little closer. Either way, yeah, the entire wing section needs some sort of support if you fold those tips up, there's really nothing to hold them in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy NYK Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 On 5/17/2017 at 2:02 AM, Chronocidal said: One thing they definitely won't be able to do is stay attached if the Draken is on the landing gear. The 1/72 kits have an extra notch to let the wings tilt inward past vertical, which keeps the little ones from dragging on the ground. The DX version's wings don't quite make it to vertical. Also, I've seen no locking mechanism that'll keep them from flopping down on mine, but maybe I need to look at it a little closer. Either way, yeah, the entire wing section needs some sort of support if you fold those tips up, there's really nothing to hold them in place. I think Lil Drakens' attachment or not when the Draken is in landing gears are up to our imaginations. Probably they'll just land separately as Lil Drakens do have landing gears themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Was the Draken ever shown in landing gears in the show? irc, they are parked using Gerwalk mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, chyll2 said: Was the Draken ever shown in landing gears in the show? irc, they are parked using Gerwalk mode. Can't remember if the landing gear was shown. But I do remember a scene or two that shows Draken in fighter mode parked on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy NYK Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 23 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Can't remember if the landing gear was shown. But I do remember a scene or two that shows Draken in fighter mode parked on the ground. On 5/18/2017 at 0:53 PM, chyll2 said: Was the Draken ever shown in landing gears in the show? irc, they are parked using Gerwalk mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy NYK Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 http://blog.livedoor.jp/tamashii_robot/15681672201717 Wing support parts for Fighter mode, but none spotted for Gerwalk mode... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Pre-order deadline will be on 22 May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXTL Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 blog.livedoor.jp/tamashii_robot/15681672201717 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 10 hours ago, Andy NYK said: http://blog.livedoor.jp/tamashii_robot/15681672201717 Wing support parts for Fighter mode, but none spotted for Gerwalk mode... You shouldn't need it in Gerwalk, the wings fold downward in Gerwalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 4 hours ago, IXTL said: blog.livedoor.jp/tamashii_robot/15681672201717 So lame, Bandai. Always has a way with 'clear support mechanism' as the last resort. This should've been thought out from the toy design phase. 35 minutes ago, Mommar said: You shouldn't need it in Gerwalk, the wings fold downward in Gerwalk. Not sure how long the swivel joint will hold if the Lil Drakens were left there in Gerwalk or Battroid modes. For sure, Bandai will make another lame 'clear support' for Gerwalk and Battroid modes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 4 hours ago, IXTL said: Pre-order deadline will be on 22 May. Oh crap. Haven't had a chance to order one yet. Don't have the cash by that date either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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