Big s Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 3 hours ago, tekering said: Yes, but even using the promotional artwork you chose, there are major discrepancies in the shape: The sculpt still needs major work, I'd say. 🤨 There are more funky ones out there from the animation, but the animation back then was really wonky. If this was from a better company, I would probably judge this a bit a little harsher, but coming from these guys it’s a masterpiece especially in comparison to the unarmored pictures. The only other thing to compare this to is the ancient Arii kit and that was kinda just ok, but good for the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 It looks like the mask is wide because it's accommodating Dana's physical face. If they made the mask accurate to the line art, Dana would end up with a really narrow face. IMO, that would've been the worse option, since one of Dana's signature appearences is her circular face. The ideal option would've been to include additional heads: one fully masked, one partially masked, and no mask at all. But I guess KC really wanted a mask gimmick, plus it's cheaper too. Speaking of gimmicks, the cloth gimmick just looks bad. It's a shame because KC really nailed Dana's face and armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 8 hours ago, jenius said: it will still be super ugly. Lol. "Distinctive", sir. You're looking for the word "distinctive". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Considering our numerous options of the past 35+ years, I'm NOT complaining one little bit at this point..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrinald Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) On 6/8/2022 at 3:12 PM, Corrinald said: They didn't specify if it was a one off issue or not. Figured I could touch up the leg but then I saw the cockpit area. Here's the pics: Got my replacement ...err kit from KC. Had to start over with their new customer service person. Didn't get a new figure but this certainly works. Doesn't look like it will be too hard to reassemble Edited May 30, 2023 by Corrinald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Corrinald said: Got my replacement ...err kit from KC. Had to start over with their new customer service person. Didn't get a new figure but this certainly works. Doesn't look like it will be too hard to reassemble They must still be playing catch up on this release... I also received my "DIY" kit from them a while ago after waiting for almost a year for them to send me the replacement parts....it was easy to replace.... At this point I have extensive hands-on experience with KC replacement parts swapping....although I'm glad they eventually send me the parts to repair their defective items...I'd prefer they stepped up on their QC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 That's a really good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Cool, I've been meaning to pick those up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 These have actually been the best Macross releases....if anyone is just curious about the KC VF-1 but balked at the prices....this is a good chance at picking up some for cheap... Pics here... https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/48181-kitz-concept-toy-thread-20/?do=findComment&comment=1631842 https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/48181-kitz-concept-toy-thread-20/?do=findComment&comment=1632440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 I'll order Super Max and Miriya with Decepticon Jetfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps99041 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Wow shipping is crazy. $91 for express to California and $58 for 4 month economy! Price of the items is definitely a great deal but I gotta think about this. I have the Yamato/Arcadia and Hi-Metal versions so not sure this is a must buy even tho I have most of the KC stuff too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Yeah, shipping is pricey, I went slow and it worked out to about $85 each which is still a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps99041 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, jenius said: Yeah, shipping is pricey, I went slow and it worked out to about $85 each which is still a great price. Yeah when I reason out the cost for what you get I find it hard to resist. I'm gonna wait til my credit card's next billing cycle to buy. Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Initially I thought it was for one piece, then only now realized it's for a pair. Despite KC's VF-1 shortcomings, at this price they are hard to resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protoman Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 5/29/2023 at 5:23 AM, MKT said: New pictures of Dana armored up.. New planned release date to be July during HK Comic Con. I guess I'm a little confused with what they are showing with this figure. The un-armored version has white cloth under garments and the armored has black. So the figure comes with both? Is their precedent for a figure this size being able to remove a cloth costume? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Protoman said: I guess I'm a little confused with what they are showing with this figure. The un-armored version has white cloth under garments and the armored has black. So the figure comes with both? Is their precedent for a figure this size being able to remove a cloth costume? Basically yes to everything. Not sure what color the base figure under is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 More shocking sale guys.. Get your whole Vermillion squadron now for the price of a single DX! https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Out of the three...only the Max VF-1A came "more or less" free of defects.... I wonder if the VF-1J is a 2.0 or 2.X? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Man, wish I had waited! I still haven't opened the ones I bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 I need the Advanced Rick Special Version to be sold at a shockingly low price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 For anyone that purchased either the Kakizaki or Max KC VF-1A....did either one come with the correct paint application to the rear stabilizers? Meaning....colored part at the front...while the back part being white....like the VF-1J's rear stabilizers...red, then white? Only reason I ask is because I am wondering if a corrected batch was made after the initial run.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, jvmacross said: For anyone that purchased either the Kakizaki or Max KC VF-1A....did either one come with the correct paint application to the rear stabilizers? Meaning....colored part at the front...while the back part being white....like the VF-1J's rear stabilizers...red, then white? Only reason I ask is because I am wondering if a corrected batch was made after the initial run.... KC has never corrected that. Even their SD Valkyries had that mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Convectuoso said: KC has never corrected that. Even their SD Valkyries had that mistake Was hoping that maybe they had made a "mistake" on either one that had actually resulted in the correct paint applications... Note my VF-1A Standard Type's rear stabilizers.... ...take a look at the leg KC sent me to correct the busted leg on my VF-1J Standard....it's a VF-1A leg with the rear stabilizers printed incorrectly for a VF-1A Standard.....unfortunately, the "brown" used for the VF-1A Standard is not the same shade used on Kakizaki's VF-1A.... ...and ultimately, the stabilizer was incorrectly painted on the VF-1J Standard....or at least on my copy.... It's these little details that KC often screws up...well, besides the numerous QC fails... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 SDF Macross has quite a few animation errors, so I'm just wondering if the reversed paint on the rear stabilizers could be a result of following errors on some frames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) The Tuna is coming! Edited June 5, 2023 by Convectuoso Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 The tuna head should have been included in the regular special edition release but still kind of cool nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 They really can’t resist throwing metallic paint on these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Their promo pics have shown 2 different kinds of tuna head so far. One raw, one cooked? Are they including both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Negative, it's two different releases, you pick the one you want and you can buy the other head separately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, jenius said: Negative, it's two different releases, you pick the one you want and you can buy the other head separately. Ok I see it on their website now. I'm not getting any, but I imagine it would be quite a bummer on wanting both tunas but having to pony up for 2 x Ricks. Even more so if already purchased the standalone Rick. Edit: Scratch my statement above, didn't scroll down just now to see that each Tunas can be bought separately! Edited June 5, 2023 by MKT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=85 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=86 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=116 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=117 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=118 https://www.kitzconcept.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=119 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeliard Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 My humble KC Valkyries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantisfists Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Zeliard said: My humble KC Valkyries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 KC shipped out Decepticon Jetfire and Advanced Rick with tuna set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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