LocoMacross Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I have the Bandai vf-2ss, but the other day I found at a hobby store this Academy VF-2ss, to my surprise the quality seems pretty good, anybody with experience on this model, the instructions are in color it doesn't look like a bootleg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 I have the Bandai vf-2ss, but the other day I found at a hobby store this Academy VF-2ss, to my surprise the quality seems pretty good, anybody with experience on this model, the instructions are in color it doesn't look like a bootleg I've heard rumors of an Academy VF-2SS for a long time, but I've never actually seen one. Can you post photos of the box and the kit? Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 One of our HK members said that the Academy VF-2SS was actually licensed from Bandai. I don't have any actual pics of the parts, but it seemed to be of excellent quality, too good for a bootleg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 Ouch.......................that's pretty yucky box art compared to the original. Thanks for the pic tho. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 i saw one of these on Ebay...it looked to be exactly the same as the Bandai kit (or so close the part sprues matcched) I take it this is not the case? Can you show more please!? Thanks...sorry...Im a huge VF2 fan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less than Super Ostrich Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 often times model companies will sell their molds to each other. i wonder if the bandai is a "reboxing" of this bandai kit or vice versa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom64ss Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 (edited) AFAIK, the Academy is considered a Korean bootleg of the Bandai VF-2SS kit. That's what it says in the MW model section too. (seventh one down) http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/models...ootleg_main.htm I have unbuilt kits of both the Bandai and Academy at home. I bought the Academy off eBay from MW member rkiyo. From what I saw when I got it, the only thing different is that the sprue of grey part was almost black and the sprue of green parts were a different shade too, but for the most part, everything was pretty much the same. I'm not 100% (going by a faint memory), but I'll let you all know when I get home, and if I can scrounge up a digi-cam from one of my friends, I'll try and post pics too. Edited March 30, 2004 by tom64ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoMacross Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 I just got my camera to recharge Here is the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoMacross Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LocoMacross Posted March 30, 2004 Author Share Posted March 30, 2004 Instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Myersjessee Posted March 30, 2004 Share Posted March 30, 2004 cool! Looks like the same kit...(or mainly) Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I've heard rumors of an Academy VF-2SS for a long time, but I've never actually seen one. Can you post photos of the box and the kit?Graham Man-how many times do I have to say it The site is MORE than just the forums http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/models...ootleg_main.htm geeez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwwmwww Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 I've heard rumors of an Academy VF-2SS for a long time, but I've never actually seen one. Can you post photos of the box and the kit?Graham Man-how many times do I have to say it The site is MORE than just the forums http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/models...ootleg_main.htm geeez Hey Shawn, Don't go too hard on the new guys. I'm sure the Graham guy is still familiarizing himself with the site. LOL!!! Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culverin Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 wow. total copy. though the instructions look a little better. i don't remember getting decal placement instruction in my bandai kit, will have to double check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerwalker Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 I've heard rumors of an Academy VF-2SS for a long time, but I've never actually seen one. Can you post photos of the box and the kit?Graham Man-how many times do I have to say it The site is MORE than just the forums http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/models...ootleg_main.htm geeez Newbies... Oh well, maybe he thought that Academy is not a bootleger company. Are you sure this a bootleg of the Bandai kit or it is just an authorized copy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alvaro Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 real newbie is here Nicey&toy alike may i ask the bandai's type need painting?(i sucko in it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechleader Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 More than just a forum???? Sorry HAd to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myersjessee Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 Wow...that model section is pretty cool! You guys should do a toy section too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerwalker Posted April 7, 2004 Share Posted April 7, 2004 I insist: Academy is a reputable model maker (at least nowadays, has anybody seen it's 1/32 F-18?? it's gorgeous) This VF-2SS is a bootleg or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoMacross Posted April 7, 2004 Author Share Posted April 7, 2004 At least on MW is on the bootleg section, but I heard good things from other members recommending Academy, when I bought it, I was not expecting too much about this kit, but then after I saw all the Macross logos and trademarks, plus the quality of the kit, Is that I start asking about this Academy Kit, but the MW position is that is a bootleg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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