pengbuzz Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 23 hours ago, JB0 said: I've said my piece before, but the reason everything looks off is that their 1J head is just fundamentally the wrong shape. It goes up from the visor and curves back, when it should have a flat slope going back from the visor instead. I see what you mean (after looking at a few other things); I still think maybe the visor is the wrong size too. But that head is definitely off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 39 minutes ago, pengbuzz said: I see what you mean (after looking at a few other things); I still think maybe the visor is the wrong size too. But that head is definitely off. The 1J is like the Patlabor 1 head. One line or shape slightly off, and the whole thing is off. And here there's quite a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 VF-1J Max and Miriya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark-O-Matic Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 The way everyone is talking here these are going to be the modern versions of the Toynami Masterpieces or the 1992 Bandai VF-1? all the proportions are off/nothing looks correct? nothing compatible with anything else that's been made? not even an official scale? ....to me they look great, but, these are not transformers were the visual standards are very different when it comes to Macross exact series detail is the very most important thing. ThreeZero is a great transformers Brand, I'm just uncertain they could be a great Macross/Robotech Brand outside of the initial releases for the long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 NYTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownIsUp Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Loving how these guys look. We have literally had nothing in the high end market but increasingly line art accurate releases since the Yamato 1/48 and it's nice to see a stylization of these designs that isn't SD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 The -1J head is fine but, but oof... that -1S head needs some getting used to. Maybe it is the angle, but it looks like there is way too much elongation at the faceplate/chin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfly50 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 For comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I can handle everything in the design so far EXCEPT the nose-cone radar enclosure-its the first thing I notice on every set of new pics. I certainly hope they consider a better way to secure the nose closed, or just ditch the gimmick altogether (assume its for the gbp option in the future) Handling the VF-1J DX V1 was annoying, but this looks like it could be another round of that. (for the 2nd+ DX they added a small tab to make it more secure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 That gotta the VF1S head sculpt closets to TV series to date. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark-O-Matic Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Looking into working with a customizer to bring out a Jetfire w/ Fast Pack converson kit. I'll need to buy one, send it to him as a template then he can offer them to others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I’d be willing to pick up a 1S variant but only if ThreeZero will be releasing a Super Pack Armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/30/2023 at 11:55 PM, Shawn said: I can handle everything in the design so far EXCEPT the nose-cone radar enclosure-its the first thing I notice on every set of new pics. I certainly hope they consider a better way to secure the nose closed, or just ditch the gimmick altogether (assume its for the gbp option in the future) Handling the VF-1J DX V1 was annoying, but this looks like it could be another round of that. (for the 2nd+ DX they added a small tab to make it more secure) I think 3zero will use a magnet here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 On 10/1/2023 at 1:05 AM, Raikkonen said: NYTF Wow, that VF-1S head sculpt looks terrible, especially the skinny chin. Hard pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twich Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Did they mention a more firm release date other than Q4 2023 at NYTF? Twich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 6 minutes ago, twich said: Did they mention a more firm release date other than Q4 2023 at NYTF? Twich None that I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twich Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 52 minutes ago, Raikkonen said: None that I saw. Thanks! Twich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 More pics from the weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 On 10/1/2023 at 4:00 AM, mcfly50 said: For comparison. The CEO did say that his intention was to have it look more like the animation, imperfections and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 1/55 VF-1S Bandai 1990 box art comes to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convectuoso Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 18 minutes ago, MKT said: The CEO did say that his intention was to have it look more like the animation, imperfections and all. Then they shouldn't have included side covers, specially with that awful panel lining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 Haha yeahh I see what you mean about the awful side cover lining, it really looks out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechuck Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 It's the sunken cheeks sculpting that creates the very pronounced front-chin section. For comparison Bandai's DX take on the VF-1S head (pic borrowed from @sh9000). 22 minutes ago, Convectuoso said: Then they shouldn't have included side covers, specially with that awful panel lining I'm more disappointed that it is yet another VF-1 toy with add-on side cover bits, instead of trying to be innovative with an integral solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco Grande Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I’m hoping the panel lining is not that pronounced on the final version. And agreed, my biggest disappointment with this figure is also that they didn’t try to integrate the side fillers. I don’t usually use side fillers because I’m a perfect transformation nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark-O-Matic Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 (edited) Would be a good thing Imo if someone comes out with a custom 1/55 style head for these. to me it looks more akin to a VF-2SS face profile, that's perfect because Imo its the best looking Valkyrie ever made. Edited October 4, 2023 by Spark-O-Matic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old_Nash_II Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) Wrong post. Edited November 27, 2023 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 SG Toy Con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Does it have a waist joint? Kinda looks like it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAVAKAISER Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Is broken! used playdough to hold it together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) Not broken from the look of it. It's blue tac, the peg that holds the arms against the back looks to not have sufficient friction to do it's job. Probably just a prototype fit issue, you can see the peg and slot. It's possible the peg is supposed to be longer but broke. Edited December 17, 2023 by jenius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazam Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, jenius said: Not broken from the look of it. It's blue tac, the peg that holds the arms against the back looks to not have sufficient friction to do it's job. Probably just a prototype fit issue, you can see the peg and slot. It's possible the peg is supposed to be longer but broke. Yep! This Robo-dou valk is leaking blue tac from its foot. 😱 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 3 hours ago, jenius said: Does it have a waist joint? Kinda looks like it there. It was mentioned in this video starting at 4:50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 hour ago, jenius said: Not broken from the look of it. It's blue tac, the peg that holds the arms against the back looks to not have sufficient friction to do it's job. Probably just a prototype fit issue, you can see the peg and slot. It's possible the peg is supposed to be longer but broke. (insert incoherent screaming about stupidly ineffective locking mechanisms here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Unless Arcadia sent a warning to Bandai, if you're going to borrow from previous designs, why no one has used the system Yamato came up with for the arms has puzzled me, I mean it works, the arms on my Yamato & Arcadia VF-1's are still rock solid with or without the Fast Packs on. Clearly ThreeZero is borrowing from Bandai & having the same issue. Also, what's up with that frosted/foggy looking canopy on Max & Miria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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