Hoptimus Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Yes I'm comparing the prototype with my CM's and there are a lot of similarities. Aesthetics aside the CM's is very well built, but it lacks tabs to keep it locked in fighter mode. But yes it has CM's written all over it which is a good thing in my book. I had both the CM's and the Toynami versions. The CM's was built really well but it was a floppy mess and the proportions were goofy. The Toynami looked a lot better but was a joke in the QC/Build Quality department. I am hoping this one can give us the best of both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogze Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) So I would bet it's probably going to be the best Legioss figure ever released if QC is on par with CM's. It looks like they corrected all the awkward stuff about the CM's (knee joint especially, larger intakes too) so I'm definitely in on this one. Edited July 29, 2016 by Frogze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 So I would bet it's probably going to be the best Legioss figure ever released if QC is on par with CM's. It looks like they corrected all the awkward stuff about the CM's (knee joint especially, larger intakes too) so I'm definitely in on this one. http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=42438 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=42438 Hahaha! I know what you did there. Let us wait until this fall in the 'On Sale' category as their VF-2SS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Still on the fence about this. I very much doubt of Evolution's capability of taking an old transforming toy and make the next step. So far, this seems to be just a collection of Toynami's and CM's bad design choices with no innovation or improvement whatsoever. I hope I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Looking quite good in the photos so far IMO, certainly better than the CM's iteration. Like others have said though, I do hope it has some sort of extendable neck joint. However, at this point in time based on their VF-2SS debacle, I really have no confidence in Evolution's ability to make a fun, non-frustrating transforming toy, made of quality materials, that locks together well. So, I will not be an early adopter of this and will not pre-order. I'm going to take a cautious, wait and see approach, before spending my hard earned cash. Also, I really need to see it in Fighter mode before even considering whether I may buy this at some point in time. Evolution...........fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north-exit Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 The VF-2SS was an obvious failure, just by looking at it the problems were evident. Though I still wouldn't mind one as I'd only display it one mode, and I don't really handle my expensive toys much. With the Alpha Fighter: even if they only pull off a great bot mode, I'd still be down for one. But considering how basic the transformation needs to be, I think they'll do better this time around. In any event, it can't be worse than any of the junk that's come before, surely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I'll stick to the first VF-2SS release and not buy anything more from this company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I didn't follow the VF-2SS thread. Can someone summarize what the problems were with the toy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scyla Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) It is crap! [edit:] I realized that my initial response might not be very helpful so please let me elaborate. Prelude: I don't have the ET VF-2SS so all that I have to say is The ET VF-2SS is a bad toy. The problem is that is is not only lacking in one department but in several. It is not line-art accurate, has a poor fit and finish, breaks easily, is no fun to transform and doesn't lock together well. In addition it is super expensive so you definitely don't feel that you get your moneys worth. There are several examples of high priced toys that are lacking in one (or several) departments but still are worth their asking price. Examples could be MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, MMC Cyclops, anything from Hot Toys, the Stuff Fewture releases, etc. However I feel that the VF-2SS has no redeeming qualities, especially not for the asking price of 34K Yen. So it all depends on how much you like the source material. I'm a huge fan of the VF-2SS design but I couldn't convince myself to order one. Edited August 9, 2016 by Scyla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I didn't follow the VF-2SS thread. Can someone summarize what the problems were with the toy? If you simply must have a VF-2SS in your collection, It'll have to do for now (No sign of Bandai or Arcadia to the rescue). Otherwise it has a lot of issues. It's Battroid & Gerwalk modes are pretty solid, but Fighter mode is a total failure! Fingers are crossed however with the Legioss..... maybe they can make something really good.... maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I guess someone for sure must have acquired Houquet's prototype from Beagle. Arcadia must pick that mold and release it!!! Damn we were so close, only Stick and Rei were released!!!! It's a war crime against humanity, must complete the whole team!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big s Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I think bandai had a teaser for a vf2 hmr, but I may be mistaken. Either way nothing from evolution toy has impressed me yet. Maybe they will improve on quality and design in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I guess someone for sure must have acquired Houquet's prototype from Beagle. Arcadia must pick that mold and release it!!! Damn we were so close, only Stick and Rei were released!!!! It's a war crime against humanity, must complete the whole team!!!! Couldn't agree more with you. Just for schnitz & giggles let's say Arcadia picked up a Mospeada license and went for it on making Ride-Armors. Houquet & Yellow better be first. Then make Scott & Rei... perhaps Shinobu's Ride too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 If I had a brand new Ride Armor toy, this would be my release schedule:1) Yellow2) Stick3) Fook4) ReyThen I'd have some event exlcusives like:1) Wolf2) Shinobu3) Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 MPC Beta Fighter (Rook) for $3.99 at WalMart.com. Not sure if they'll honor it but that's a STEAL. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Robotech-New-Generation-Beta-Fighter-Mpc-Volume-2/48188241?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1143&adid=22222222227035581093&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=76184833954&wl4=pla-177090315874&wl5=9032181&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112549980&wl11=online&wl12=48188241&wl13=&veh=sem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 MPC Beta Fighter (Rook) for $3.99 at WalMart.com. Not sure if they'll honor it but that's a STEAL. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Robotech-New-Generation-Beta-Fighter-Mpc-Volume-2/48188241?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=1143&adid=22222222227035581093&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=76184833954&wl4=pla-177090315874&wl5=9032181&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112549980&wl11=online&wl12=48188241&wl13=&veh=sem Okay, I'm placing an order for two of them and lets see if it's real because that price is INSANE if real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) Grabbed one! We'll see. Edit: received an "Order Processing" email. Edited August 18, 2016 by Sildani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 I don't think that vendor will honor that price. But I gave it shot anyways. We'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Too good to be true but too good to ignore, so I gave it a shot... for $7.98 delivered, how could I not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sildani Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 (edited) That was bad, but it could have been verse. Edited August 18, 2016 by Sildani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Ha! ... completely unintended, I swear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 ...and the link is now DEAD. Now the waiting game begins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 The link is still alive! C'mon 3.99 tread fighters. Glorious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain america Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 A shameless plug for the die-hard MOSPEADA collector: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=44048 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 As always a day late & a buck short. Those of you who scored those Betas for a whopping $3.98 a piece better post some pics when they arrive! I would have got 5 and customized a few.... Three Shadow Betas for sure since Toynami never delivered!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I'm 90% sure they won't be arriving. I'm just waiting for the apologetic email from Walmart in regards to an error of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Maybe ET's Legioss will hit that price someday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glane21 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I ordered 7 of the 3.99 Betas for $27 and change and got free shipping. Just checked my order and it says the status is Shipped. Holy crap! We'll see what actually shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I ordered 7 of the 3.99 Betas for $27 and change and got free shipping. Just checked my order and it says the status is Shipped. Holy crap! We'll see what actually shows up. Okay if 7 betas really do arrive at your house, please take a photo of you with a huge crap eating grin being surrounded by the betas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 I ordered 7 of the 3.99 Betas for $27 and change and got free shipping. Just checked my order and it says the status is Shipped. Holy crap! We'll see what actually shows up. I'm not remotely jealous of you....... maybe a little.... a bit.....a lot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) D'oh! Double post! Edited August 19, 2016 by 505thAirborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Got my shipping notice...arrives 8/29. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Well holy crap. I got my shipping notice too. Now where the heck did I store my Alpha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperHobo Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Well holy crap. I got my shipping notice too. Now where the heck did I store my Alpha? You might want to check your garbage can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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