Graham Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 The Shizuoka Hobby Show is starting today and runs until May 16th. I just want to ask if any of our resident Japan based members will be able to go and take some photos for Macrossworld? Rob, Renato.......anybody? I know that Blackaces (Noel) wont be able to make it unfortunately Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 aw crap! there goe the pic laden write ups! oh well. Yea I hope someone from here is able to give us scoops and pics. LOTS of pics. Perhaps some members such as imode can translate the usual gamespot xdnet japan coverage as well>? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robokochan Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 My partner may be going to this. If he does I will post the pics he takes. I will talk to him tomorrow. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Tons of pics here: http://pam.main.jp/ Gundams first then a bunch of Yamato stuff. The VF-0 still looks the same.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnurmin Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Waow, the Kaneda bike is really cool. Also, what's up with the Lamborghini being display in the show? Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-1Guy Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I just noticed something about the GPB-1 in the background. There is a small gap between the shoulder piece and the shoulder armor. This makes me wonder about the theory that the GPB piece completely covers the original shoulder. I wonder if this explains the delay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel's Fury Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I just noticed something about the GPB-1 in the background. There is a small gap between the shoulder piece and the shoulder armor. This makes me wonder about the theory that the GPB piece completely covers the original shoulder. I wonder if this explains the delay? Good observation! The VF-0 still looks the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit29 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 (edited) The VF-0 still looks the same. Ya ugly lol. ugh that battroid mode is beyond hideous. If I buy a 1/100 scale VF-0 it will stay in fighter mode. Thanks for the link CF. Edited May 13, 2004 by dejr8bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imode Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 I see Priss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 The 1/12 Scopedog looking good in color. Is that the helmet that comes with the pilot figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsu legato Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 VF-0 nothing! Look at that Kotobukiya Boba Fett!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Boba who? J/K... that is awesome. But that ScopeDog is officially [boston rob] wicked awesome [/boston rob]. And I still like the VF-0, even if I'm not in love with it. I'm definitely gonna pick one up, ugly hips or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subotnik Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Zinc Panic is reporting an upcoming Max-type Q-Rau, complete with MSRP drop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel's Fury Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Zinc Panic is reporting an upcoming Max-type Q-Rau, complete with MSRP drop. Really?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF18 Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 (edited) Zinc Panic is a reliable news source. Edited May 13, 2004 by CF18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 (edited) I see Priss... Whooot! Now lets see a moto slave! Is it possible priss+moto slave was the other transformable line Graham talked about so many years ago? Okay it was just a year but it seems like years. Edited May 13, 2004 by GobotFool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis! Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Damn , the VF-0 looks too damn detailed to be true , I can believe it´s actually 1/100. Lots of nice toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I think Max became a safe bet when they did a wedding gown Miria. But a drop in price is wonderful news. Priss doesn't look poseable. But Yamato getting the license is also great news. Hopefully this means more BGC stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 (edited) What....no KONIG Monster??? Noooo.....but Remote controlled Guntank.... Fun! Looks like Priss will be part of Yamato's Story Image Figure line ie: Trading figures. The 2 figures behind her are Joe and Meg from Bakuretsu Tenshi. Edited May 14, 2004 by wolfx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 I see Priss... Whooot! Now lets see a moto slave! Is it possible priss+moto slave was the other transformable line Graham talked about so many years ago? Okay it was just a year but it seems like years. Wow, the Priss looks great. I didn't see or hear of this coming at all. Yamato doesn't talk to me any more....snifff, sniff Definitely looks like the Priss figure has some shoulder, elbow and hip articulation. Not sure from the picture if it has knee articulation though. My one major concern is whether the figure will be able to stand by itself with those high heels Anyway, it's nice to see Yamato expand into toys from other classic 80s animes, espceially as the original Bubble Gum Crisis OVA is a personal favorite of many MWers, myself included. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Wow, the Priss looks great. I didn't see or hear of this coming at all. Yamato doesn't talk to me any more....snifff, sniff Definitely looks like the Priss figure has some shoulder, elbow and hip articulation. Not sure from the picture if it has knee articulation though. My one major concern is whether the figure will be able to stand by itself with those high heels Anyway, it's nice to see Yamato expand into toys from other classic 80s animes, espceially as the original Bubble Gum Crisis OVA is a personal favorite of many MWers, myself included. Graham Great... I love being wrong here... but I think you're right, she does indeed appear to have joints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 The VF-0S on display looks to me to be the exact same one that appeared in the Japanese hobby magazines over the past few months. So hopefully, Yamato are still working on an improved version and it just wasn't ready in time for this show (hey, I can hope can't I?). There are parts of the sculpt I like. The head looks especially good painted IMO. The gunpod is also quite impressive as well. Overall, the level of detailing is pretty good for the size. However, please bear in mind that this is likely a hand painted resin sculpt on display and the mass-production PVC & ABS toy may not have the painted panel lines or such a nice finish. The main thing that really bugs me about this toy is of course the ugly hip joints, which place the hips too far away from the nose cone, giving the toy a very wide-hipped stance. Yamato really, really need to alter this and bring the hips (intakes) closer to the nose in battroid mode. There are other things that bother me such as the appalingly inaccurate wing sculpt in fighter mode (see pic below for what I mean). Hopefully, Yamato will clear this up as well. Other minor niggles include the ugly landing gear sculpt and the fact that in all fighter-mode photos so far, the tail fins do not appear to be canted outward enough and look too vertical. And of course, I would at least like to see the Skulls on the tails and heatshield and the UN Spacy emblem on the wings and nose Tampo printed on, instead of using Yamato's el-cheapo, piss-poor quality stickers. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 Gotta say Yamato have done a really outstanding job with the 1/12 Scopedog. I'm probably gonna pass on the basic, plain ATM-09 Scopedog, but I'm definitely down for a Red Shoulder Custom with full weapons if and when they make one. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 AS CM's appear to be making the 1/60 Miria figures for Yamato and Yamato are now advertising CM's Macross figures Part 1 on their website, I'm just wondering exactly what CM's relationship with Yamato is? Do CM's just have a close business relationship with Yamato, or have Yamato perhaps bought out CM's? I tried emailing Yamato to ask them, but no reply Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I remember when the first ones came out, certain retailers advertised them as "from Yamato". I always thought this was a mistake, but it seems now that they knew more than anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
柿崎速雄 Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 see pic. here http://pam.main.jp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Look in the backgroun of this pic. VF-1 mega armor (yeah I totally forgot the name of it, I'm lame) armor and Q-Rau... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 see pic. here http://pam.main.jp/ This link is already on page 1, no need to repeat it. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 Look in the backgroun of this pic. VF-1 mega armor (yeah I totally forgot the name of it, I'm lame) armor and Q-Rau... You mean the VF-1J with GBP-1S armor Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
柿崎速雄 Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 see pic. here http://pam.main.jp/ This link is already on page 1, no need to repeat it. Graham XDD I MISS IT, sorry sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 One question though, why Ideon? Why of all mecha Ideon, there are so many other, cooler mecha designs for Yamato to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 One question though, why Ideon? Why of all mecha Ideon, there are so many other, cooler mecha designs for Yamato to choose from. Dunno? Perhaps the license was cheap, or maybe there's a big Ideon fanbase in Japan? We really need a shrugging shoulders smilie. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 ZEORIMER!!! HADES PROYECT ZEORIMER!!! I WANT MORE INFO BOUT THAT!! It is gonna be produced by Yamato??? What about the Base? Man... allways wanted that toy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 OMG the VF 0 Hip joints SUCKS SO DAMN MUCH! Any info on Zeorimer by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted May 14, 2004 Author Share Posted May 14, 2004 ZEORIMER!!! HADES PROYECT ZEORIMER!!!I WANT MORE INFO BOUT THAT!! It is gonna be produced by Yamato??? Oh, is that what that mecha is? I thought it looked like something from Five Star Stories. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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