Kamineko Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I'd get one, but the non-gunpod fit just killed it for me. same here, as well as the unreasonable price tag. i'll wait til they go on sale/clearance cause i don't see many people(here in the states) coughing up the dough to get this one. after shipping, it'll be like $50! COUGH! COUGH! Too bad HLJ has me on their August restock status! But I can wait, as I am all broke from the conventions and what not . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aegis! Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 And with a 1/48 VF-1S Super Focker.Graham Awwww , that´s so cute , he´s already interested in the valks , Graham you surely have some very hairless legs BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatterBoy Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Was wondering, would it be possible to use these display stands for a wall moutning. I'd prefer to have them coming off my wall then sitting on my desk. Does it have that flexibility to sustain such a position? :Dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ido Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 (edited) Downside is that the stand comes with 8 different attachment clips to fit the various Yamato Valks, however, the clips are not marked to show which is which and although they are all slightly different, the photos in the instruction manual are not very clear. Still, it's not exactly rocket science to figure out which is which Also, you need to use the clips to make sure the Valk is firmly attached, which is another reason why you can't do an upside down 1/48 Valk w/FPs. Unfortunately, neither the 1/72 YF-19 or 1/48 VF-1 can fit their gunpod on the stand in fighter mode. Graham Aww Man! I always wanted to display my Valks upsidedown (The way the Launcher should hold the Valks with Fast Packs like in DYRL? Movie) Me too, it would be the only reason to buy one of these stands for me... i'll buy a normal stand then. Edited July 18, 2004 by Ido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 (edited) Groovy as hell. I dig that Zentran baby as well. Thanks, G! Edited July 18, 2004 by Blaine23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 And with a 1/48 VF-1S Super Focker.Graham Awwww , that´s so cute , he´s already interested in the valks , Graham you surely have some very hairless legs BTW Ha, that's my wife's leg in the background. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I wish that center clip thing was clear.btw, do the locking "bolts" on the grapple claws move (turn and/or retract/extend)? The locking bolts on the 4 grappling claws are just molded on detail, they don't move at all. The 4 grappling claws are only hinged where they join at the base. Also, the grappling claws are not really used to hold the Valks, as they do not clamp closed very tightly. Basically the grappling arms are just for show and for providing a little extra stability to the Valk. The main point of attachment is the clip which attaches to the underside of the Valks and plugs into the vertical strut on the base. On most of the Valks, except the YF/VF-19 and maybe the Q-Rau (dunno, I haven't tried the Q-Rau yet), the clip snaps over the Valks, hip bars. Basically, it's a squarish or box shape plastic clip with two 'U' shape cut-outs that go over the Valks hip bars. I'll try to take some pics of the clips tonight as I know I'm not explaining very clearly. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Was wondering, would it be possible to use these display stands for a wall moutning. I'd prefer to have them coming off my wall then sitting on my desk. Does it have that flexibility to sustain such a position?:Dat It might be possible with a bit of modification. The base of the stand has a screwed on plate covering the bottom, with I guess a weight inside for stability, I dunno, I haven't disassembled it yet. But it looks like if you unscrew the bottom plate, you could probably drill some holes in it to rig up some sort of wall attachment. The arm should be stable enough, as it has several screws which you can adjust for tension. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CID Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I was wondering how much those are going for in HK and how big are the boxes. Similar to 1/60 valk boxes????? I would like to get at least 7 or so, but with the price it is going for in the US ($40+shipping or more), I might have to settle for only a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I was wondering how much those are going for in HK and how big are the boxes. Similar to 1/60 valk boxes?????I would like to get at least 7 or so, but with the price it is going for in the US ($40+shipping or more), I might have to settle for only a few. I bought one stand for HK$198. And the box is pretty small, less than half the size of a 1/60 box. I don't have the box on hand, but I guess it's something like 8" x 5" x 5" (just a rough estimate). Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 cool pics G Can't wait for my stand and my Max and Myria 1/48 VF-1J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosarioLuv Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 ooo, when I said "I wish the clip things were clear," I meant I wish they were cast in clear plastic instead of grey (unless they're metal.) I really would like it better if it appeared there was no clip there to begin with. Just my druthers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do not disturb Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 I bought one stand for HK$198. Graham holy smokes! and i thought they were expensive here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 I bought one stand for HK$198. Graham holy smokes! and i thought they were expensive here! HK$198 works out to roughly US$25.50. Not that expensive. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CID Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 HK$198 works out to roughly US$25.50. Not that expensive. If I can get the stand at that price in the US, I pick-up around 12 of them. That is the wishful thinking for those of us in the US. Once again, thanks for taking time to provide unbias review of Macross item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connor99 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 $40 a pop and ya can't even fit the gunpod to a 1/48 in its fighter mode when it's on the stand! What's up with that?! It's like having a bottle of Corona w/out da lime!! It's just not right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Graham That baby is CUTE. You are really lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kamineko Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Can someone who has a stand and Q-Rau post how it looks all mounted together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 ROFLMAO. Sebastian, the caption on the photo nearly made me pee myself laughing. I have to show that to my wife tonight. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I still like these stands way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I still like these stands way better. Reminds me of the OP/movie for Macross VF-X. "Flyy awayy...fly awayyy....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geecie30 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I almost won a stand for 20 last night but some one beat me with 2 dollars shipping was 18 from hk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherB Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 (edited) The stands are nice, but costly here in the US. I think they look the best when used with the 1/48, because it appears as though they were meant for each other. Well, except for the gunpod of course. PS: Graham, your son is very cute. He's definitely styling with his little ankle bracelet. Edited July 21, 2004 by ChristopherB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 any pics with no fast packs 1/48 VF ? which clips to use ? I just got my stand from toy-wave. cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I still like these stands way better. Reminds me of the OP/movie for Macross VF-X. "Flyy awayy...fly awayyy....." i'm about to say the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
柿崎速雄 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 any pics with no fast packs 1/48 VF ? which clips to use ? I just got my stand from toy-wave. cool here~ use clips no. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
柿崎速雄 Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RosarioLuv Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 OK OK, now I know why everyone's voting for the next 1/48 to be a CF. That looks SuuuWEEET! (who did that custom?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Thanks SLL and nice pics and Valk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosarioLuv Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Can someone do a "fake" pose mock-up of the claw grabbing a Super VF by the fast packs? Just hold the stand upside down over a sitting valk and take a pic? I just wanna see what it looks like. That's the pose we're all craving for anyway, I know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 That CF is selling the stand. Love them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scand Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hayao, That CF is da bomb. It makes me cry to think Yamato hasn't put one out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
柿崎速雄 Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Hayao, That CF is da bomb. It makes me cry to think Yamato hasn't put one out yet. I also wonder why yamato won't release the CF veriation.... this make the 1/48 line missing a major part and about the stand, too bad the gun pod can't attach on the fighter TO redemption: this custom is done by myself~ I post it before, but can't pass the qualification to put on the custom gallary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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