Lolicon Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 The stabilizers both have 001 printed on them. Does that mean Bandai screwed up this release? Since according to Bandai 100 is the correct modex printing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogall Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 (edited) @jenius Thanks! Good review! Agree on all points good or bad...👍🏻 Edited January 22 by grogall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogall Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 27 minutes ago, Lolicon said: The stabilizers both have 001 printed on them. Does that mean Bandai screwed up this release? Since according to Bandai 100 is the correct modex printing? Will we ever really know!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbitalharvest Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 3 hours ago, 505thAirborne said: where would be without your reviews!? amazing work as always! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Lolicon said: The stabilizers both have 001 printed on them. Does that mean Bandai screwed up this release? Since according to Bandai 100 is the correct modex printing? https://imgflip.com/i/8d817y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 7 hours ago, Lolicon said: The stabilizers both have 001 printed on them. Does that mean Bandai screwed up this release? Since according to Bandai 100 is the correct modex printing? I thought they included a second tail fin with 100 on it. The product description mentions an interchangeable tailfin for the right side. Bandai really can't let go of that mistake and call it mistake, can they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 3 minutes ago, Anasazi37 said: I thought they included a second tail fin with 100 on it. The product description mentions an interchangeable tailfin for the right side. Bandai really can't let go of that mistake and call it mistake, can they? No, because if they admit it wasn't on purpose, they're going to have the entire community who purchased the original release demanding spare tailfins to fix it like they did this one. That's why it's called "optional." Calling it a "fix" would be admitting they were wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 8 hours ago, Chronocidal said: No, because if they admit it wasn't on purpose, they're going to have the entire community who purchased the original release demanding spare tailfins to fix it like they did this one. That's why it's called "optional." Calling it a "fix" would be admitting they were wrong. And because the impacted VF-1s didn't have this new removable tailfin gimmick, it would have been a major headache for them to fix the problem. The most they did was include decals with the Hayao DX so you could fix it yourself. Having to purchase an expensive TWE VF-1 to get a DIY fix for a different VF-1 isn't really a fix, which is why I ended up creating that small $5 decal set for MW members who needed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogall Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 So who wants to bet, that shortly after the release of the VT-1 Super Ostrich in July they will hit us with the VE-1 Elintseeker for release in Nov/Dec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 21 minutes ago, grogall said: So who wants to bet, that shortly after the release of the VT-1 Super Ostrich in July they will hit us with the VE-1 Elintseeker for release in Nov/Dec? If so, it's a sign of the end times. Might as well max out the AmEx and buy a case if it happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogall Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 1 minute ago, Radioguy said: If so, it's a sign of the end times. Might as well max out the AmEx and buy a case if it happens. Not necessarily, the High Metal R line is still going strong and the released both the VT-1/VE-1 in 2018. I'm sure they planed this for the 40th Anniversary of D.Y.R.L.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 7 minutes ago, grogall said: Not necessarily, the High Metal R line is still going strong and the released both the VT-1/VE-1 in 2018. I'm sure they planed this for the 40th Anniversary of D.Y.R.L.! Then it's still the end times for my wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anasazi37 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2 hours ago, grogall said: So who wants to bet, that shortly after the release of the VT-1 Super Ostrich in July they will hit us with the VE-1 Elintseeker for release in Nov/Dec? I hope they do, although my wallet needs a break. Most of the tooling is already done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 3 hours ago, grogall said: So who wants to bet, that shortly after the release of the VT-1 Super Ostrich in July they will hit us with the VE-1 Elintseeker for release in Nov/Dec? I really hope no. Bandai better announce something I'm really not interested in. Had to pull the trigger very badly on this one since I only have the Yamato V1 one. Past year was quite crazy in terms of collecting, my Macross collection grew up a bit more than I expected. For the first half of the year I'm down to only functioning organs to pay for collecting toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogall Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 34 minutes ago, Froy said: I really hope no. Bandai better announce something I'm really not interested in. Had to pull the trigger very badly on this one since I only have the Yamato V1 one. Past year was quite crazy in terms of collecting, my Macross collection grew up a bit more than I expected. For the first half of the year I'm down to only functioning organs to pay for collecting toys. Yes, I know what you mean! I went from 0 in the DX series to a complete collection in 2 month, also nicking my bank account just a little 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantisfists Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 6 hours ago, grogall said: So who wants to bet, that shortly after the release of the VT-1 Super Ostrich in July they will hit us with the VE-1 Elintseeker for release in Nov/Dec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 6 hours ago, Radioguy said: Then it's still the end times for my wallet. Don't forget....it's also the 30th Anniversary for Macross Plus and Macross 7... We already PO'd a YF-21 for M+...and now a VT-1 for DYRL....perhaps a DX VF-19 Kai may be up next?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 3 hours ago, mantisfists said: Once that happens and I buy the VE-1, my collecting 1/48 / DX figures is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogall Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 17 minutes ago, nightmareB4macross said: Once that happens and I buy the VE-1, my collecting 1/48 / DX figures is over. You know what we say to that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 5 hours ago, Froy said: For the first half of the year I'm down to only functioning organs to pay for collecting toys. Should we ask which organs are still functioning? Or, do you mean ones you still get use out of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 42 minutes ago, grogall said: You know what we say to that.... Nah. I will have had more than my fill after the VE-1. Time to finish off my customs list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I'd be ok if all future DX VF-1 releases were TWE. They are so much easier to order and knowing that some stores list the item earlier helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 15 minutes ago, sh9000 said: I'd be ok if all future DX VF-1 releases were TWE. They are so much easier to order and knowing that some stores list the item earlier helps. Nah, I'd love to see them on shelves in US shops one day. I still think that's a worthwhile hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 1/26/2024 at 1:50 AM, grogall said: So who wants to bet, that shortly after the release of the VT-1 Super Ostrich in July they will hit us with the VE-1 Elintseeker for release in Nov/Dec? *snip* I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogall Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, no3Ljm said: I'll pass. 🐓🐓🐓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 4 hours ago, no3Ljm said: I'll pass. I hear you...bandai's got to pull out some more magic for the VE-1 since arcadia has the premium version VE-1... What if bandai came up with a rainbow canopy for the DX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekering Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 18 minutes ago, seti88 said: bandai's got to pull out some more magic for the VE-1 since arcadia has the premium version VE-1... What if Bandai came up with a larger scale than the Arcadia? Say, 1:48? 😝 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 How about either a 1/12 or a 1/18 scale carbon copy if the real thing @tekering? Guaranteed that someone has room in their home plot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark-O-Matic Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 57 minutes ago, borgified said: How about either a 1/12 or a 1/18 scale carbon copy if the real thing @tekering? Guaranteed that someone has room in their home plot. 1/12 would be large your going to need a big coffee table to display it and several friends to help transform it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Honestly, the VF-1 isn't that big a plane, about the size of an F-16 I think. Anything up to about 1/18 would probably be manageable, and would put it in scale with all of those 1/18 planes some companies released years back. And at that scale, it would work pretty well with 3.75" figures of any style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, Chronocidal said: Honestly, the VF-1 isn't that big a plane, about the size of an F-16 I think. Anything up to about 1/18 would probably be manageable, and would put it in scale with all of those 1/18 planes some companies released years back. And at that scale, it would work pretty well with 3.75" figures of any style. You're talking Matchbox Veritech Fighter size, aren't you? An accurate VF-1S that could accommodate the same figures has always been a subconscious desire. Yeah, I think I would go for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I mean, the old Matchbox one was hilariously mis-proportioned, just like all old GI Joe scaled aircraft. I'm thinking something like this. There were several companies that made these big 1/18 scale aircraft for a while, mostly WWII era, because those were slightly more manageable sizes. I managed to pick up one of the F-104 releases, but I always regretted not grabbing the F-86 and MiG-15 ones when they went on clearance at a local Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 7 minutes ago, Chronocidal said: I mean, the old Matchbox one was hilariously mis-proportioned, just like all old GI Joe scaled aircraft. I'm thinking something like this. There were several companies that made these big 1/18 scale aircraft for a while, mostly WWII era, because those were slightly more manageable sizes. I managed to pick up one of the F-104 releases, but I always regretted not grabbing the F-86 and MiG-15 ones when they went on clearance at a local Walmart. That scales to the Matchbox figures though, yeah? That's what I meant. Yeah, a DX valk that size would cost a a couple grand and weigh as much as a toddler. Yes, I'd want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogall Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 11 minutes ago, Radioguy said: That scales to the Matchbox figures though, yeah? That's what I meant. Yeah, a DX valk that size would cost a a couple grand and weigh as much as a toddler. Yes, I'd want one. The toddler or the DX in 1/18? I have a 1/8 Le Mans Racing car collection! So size does matter....🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 5 hours ago, tekering said: What if Bandai came up with a larger scale than the Arcadia? Say, 1:48? 😝 😂😂 oops pop goes the arcadia hype! or hold the arcadia closer so that it looks bigger.. 🤪 no sicko jokes pls..🤣😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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