brenttoyou Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 My display cases finally arrived. Unfortunately the delivery company broken one of the large glasses so only two are working right now. Spent last night assembling the case and it came out pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechapilot77 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 wow all these 1/48 pictures making me like the 1/48's again. i mean i have almost all the 1/60s i want but back then....i only had the chance to acquire 3 of those 1/48's and only exactly 1 is on display now. they have such presence. i may have to bust them out of storage sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaorin Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 they've physical presence, but not much else, IMHO... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 wow all these 1/48 pictures making me like the 1/48's again. i mean i have almost all the 1/60s i want but back then....i only had the chance to acquire 3 of those 1/48's and only exactly 1 is on display now. they have such presence. i may have to bust them out of storage sometime. 1/48's for life!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultraman zoffy Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I own one 1/48 valk, and while it's cool and all, it is just way too frustrating to handle. Got to the point where I ended up using quake putty to actually firm it up enough so that stuff wasn't always flying off or flopping around whenever I picked it up. Was that typical of 1/48's in general? Or did some valks fare better than others in that scale? Oh, and fk missiles on the 1/48's too. So so frustrating. lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyD Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 My biggest complaint about the 1/48s were the decals. I thought the 1/60 decals were far superior. The 1/48 ones ended up peeling and falling off like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Squadron 505 has your back Duymon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 (edited) I like the 1/48's they are very nice. I guess I am lucky because none of mine are floppy. Great line to own! These 1/48's got your back to Edited March 26, 2013 by Valkyrie Magnus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 nice, I got the 1/60 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I want one of those! Did you customize them your selves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Squadron 505 has your back Duymon! Awesome to know somebody else loves the grey accented valks like I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I love 1/48, it's random if you get a flopper or not, I have a roy that's a floppy mess. But my TV ver. Cannon Fodder is tighter then a _____'s ______. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 nice, I got the 1/60 version. _DSC7447.JPG That's really cool looking. Do you have pics in the other two modes as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 So that's a "The First" inspired scheme huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I don't see that, if anything it kinda looks like a "battlecry" scheme but I didn't know that at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I own one 1/48 valk, and while it's cool and all, it is just way too frustrating to handle. Got to the point where I ended up using quake putty to actually firm it up enough so that stuff wasn't always flying off or flopping around whenever I picked it up. Was that typical of 1/48's in general? Or did some valks fare better than others in that scale? Oh, and fk missiles on the 1/48's too. So so frustrating. lol... I have one, bought new, and I thought it was definitely not as tight as the 1/60 v2. The missiles are prone to fall off, the arms don't stay locked into place in fighter mode, the hip/intake pieces tend to become unseated when moving the legs forward from fighter to gerwalk mode, the gun doesn't stay locked into place in fighter mode, and super parts tend to fall off. It definitely has size going for it, and compared to what came before I can see how at the time it was released it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. But after having handled a 1/60 v2, the 1/48 does feel floppier in comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykiat Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 woohoo....good to see so many fans and collectors of 1/48s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I have one, bought new, and I thought it was definitely not as tight as the 1/60 v2. The missiles are prone to fall off, the arms don't stay locked into place in fighter mode, the hip/intake pieces tend to become unseated when moving the legs forward from fighter to gerwalk mode, the gun doesn't stay locked into place in fighter mode, and super parts tend to fall off. It definitely has size going for it, and compared to what came before I can see how at the time it was released it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. But after having handled a 1/60 v2, the 1/48 does feel floppier in comparison. What you've just described sounds exactly like the VF-0's and to a lesser extent my YF-19. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 This thread is awesome. It gives me ideas on how to pose or display my valks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I own one 1/48 valk, and while it's cool and all, it is just way too frustrating to handle. Got to the point where I ended up using quake putty to actually firm it up enough so that stuff wasn't always flying off or flopping around whenever I picked it up. Was that typical of 1/48's in general? Or did some valks fare better than others in that scale? Oh, and fk missiles on the 1/48's too. So so frustrating. lol... I was going to get one 1/48, but after this I am having second thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benson13 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I say get at least one. I love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultraman zoffy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I was going to get one 1/48, but after this I am having second thoughts. Depends on what your goal is... if you like to handle and pose your toys like I do, I wouldn't recommend it compared to a 1/60 V2. If you're more of a "curator" type who sticks them in a display and is done with it, the 1/48's display really well. I picked up the 1/48 Stealth VF-1J because I love the color scheme, but the overall unwieldiness of the toy with the super/strike parts on it just blows. But, like I said, boils down to what folks like to do with their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Depends on what your goal is... if you like to handle and pose your toys like I do, I wouldn't recommend it compared to a 1/60 V2. If you're more of a "curator" type who sticks them in a display and is done with it, the 1/48's display really well. I picked up the 1/48 Stealth VF-1J because I love the color scheme, but the overall unwieldiness of the toy with the super/strike parts on it just blows. But, like I said, boils down to what folks like to do with their stuff. If you don't like it and thinking selling it. let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaorin Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I love 1/48, it's random if you get a flopper or not, I have a roy that's a floppy mess. But my TV ver. Cannon Fodder is tighter then a _____'s ______. you ever try tightening all the accessible screws? that usualy helps greatly with loose/floppy mecha-toy joints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Found this little display gem at the store.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Not bad... that VF-19P really does a nice job of complementing the cherry picker truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I have 12 1/48's and none of them are floppy, I guess I am very lucky. I have never had the horror stories that other people have. (knocking very hard on wood) like any toy line there are good ones and sometimes bad ones. But they are great toys don't be afraid Dapro! Don't knock them until you've tried them. They still have a lot of detail such as moveable air brakes and ailerons. And if you do get a floppy one they still make great display pieces. I was going to get one 1/48, but after this I am having second thoughts.No 2nd thoughts Dapro! Buy one. Be one of us I collect both v2 1/60's and 1/48's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I have 12 1/48's and none of them are floppy, I guess I am very lucky. I have never had the horror stories that other people have. (knocking very hard on wood) like any toy line there are good ones and sometimes bad ones. But they are great toys don't be afraid Dapro! Don't knock them until you've tried them. They still have a lot of detail such as moveable air brakes and ailerons. And if you do get a floppy one they still make great display pieces. No 2nd thoughts Dapro! Buy one. Be one of us I collect both v2 1/60's and 1/48's I gotta agree with this, 1/48 is what got me into this originally, nothing beats a 1/48 Big Bad valk. I'm still hoping to pick up a strike parts set for cheaper then 150 at some point. Get a 1/48, don't be on the fence, they are spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Found this little display gem at the store.. Are you talking about the truck or the 19P, because I'd find it hard to believe they sell things like the 19P anywhere in Tucson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Don't get me wrong, my 1/48 experience notwithstanding, I think it's still a good piece to have in your collection. The 1/60 v2 is just such an incredibly well-engineered and well-made toy that anything else is bound to pale in comparison. If you like to have a diversity of VFs, then I think it's worth it to have at least one in your collection. It isn't a toy worth avoiding by any means, and there are many worse toys out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Don't get me wrong, my 1/48 experience notwithstanding, I think it's still a good piece to have in your collection. The 1/60 v2 is just such an incredibly well-engineered and well-made toy that anything else is bound to pale in comparison. If you like to have a diversity of VFs, then I think it's worth it to have at least one in your collection. It isn't a toy worth avoiding by any means, and there are many worse toys out there. I too love the v2 1/60's I have about 16 of them. For a lot of us we have been collecting since the late 80's. Between 2002 and 2009 the 1/48's were the best Valkyries money could buy. Or you could get the 1/55 Bandai valks(which I still like) and the Toynami stuff the very definition of floppy Valkyries. Back in 2003 you couldn't say hmmm I think I'll wait 6 more years for the v2 1/60's a lot of collectors at that time loved the 1/48's as the best valks of their time and still holds well against the newer models with gimmicks the newer stuff still do not have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matic Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Found this little display gem at the store.. Are the speakers removable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapro Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Anyone know what display stand is shown on this picture? I want to pose my vf-1s like this. Looks pretty slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minelayer Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 It is from displays2go.com, right? They also have electronic copy of the instruction posted on the website as well. Unfortunately they charge way too much for the cases (close to 600). I have done a lot of research and found that fixturedepot has the best merchandise price but slstoredisplay offers the best total price in my case because of the free shipping. brenttoyou - Was trying to look up the name of the place you mentioned above called "sistoredisplay? It doesn't come up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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