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Post by pinoy78 on Jul 24, 2007 1:44:36 GMT -5
Graham from Macrossworld JUST confirmed it.  |
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VF19
Junior Robot
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Post by VF19 on Jul 24, 2007 17:41:52 GMT -5
*sigh
time to do some extra OT
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Jul 24, 2007 19:07:58 GMT -5
Might consider buying the YF-19 with this news. Must complete the pair, but will wait till it is out. Hopefully it is does not have any QC issues (wishful thinking).
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Post by zephyranthes on Jul 24, 2007 23:57:27 GMT -5
I hope the bot mode for this one looks good. I was disappointed with the look of the 1/72 scale one.
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Post by Omni Existence on Jul 27, 2007 6:25:07 GMT -5
Great news! The CAD drawing still looks a tad fat around the corners, and the wings still look stubby. But like Otaru, I might consider getting the 19 just because the 21 is coming out... here's wishing they shell out the VF-11 as well.  |
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Post by lurkerx on Jul 29, 2007 11:45:07 GMT -5
For some reason I'm not finding the appeal of these Macross + 1/60 Valks. I still like the 1/72's better despite its shabby engineering & various QC problems. Its got decent sculpting and tons of die-casts and my favorite notion of keeping it is that it doesn't require me to spend additional $$$. ;D Oh my gosh, now I know how a "chunky-monkey" lover feels like  |
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Jul 29, 2007 13:37:48 GMT -5
For some reason I'm not finding the appeal of these Macross + 1/60 Valks. I still like the 1/72's better despite its shabby engineering & various QC problems. Its got decent sculpting and tons of die-casts and my favorite notion of keeping it is that it doesn't require me to spend additional $$$. ;D Oh my gosh, now I know how a "chunky-monkey" lover feels like LOL I still love my 1/72's paint chips and all ;D Only had that Tab b problem on the first YF-19 but the VF-19A made it all better, rest are still ok too, no broken leg problem yet on VF-11b. |
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Post by Omni Existence on Jul 30, 2007 6:23:22 GMT -5
no broken leg problem yet on VF-11b. sigh... My VF-11B stayed in it's box for gawd knows how long ever since that broken leg scare of 2003. Then one time last Jan 2007, I felt a sickening urge to take it out, and transform it for old times sake. Wrong move. No warning....  ...SNAP!!!!! Dammit! |
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Post by howieh on Aug 5, 2007 9:56:57 GMT -5
I still like the 1/72's better despite its shabby engineering & various QC problems. Its got decent sculpting and tons of die-casts and my favorite notion of keeping it is that it doesn't require me to spend additional $$$. ;D I absolutely agree. Yeah, I have a hard time standing them up at times but they take up a place in my heart that I find difficult to substitute. I feel the same about when Yamato decided to release the valks in larger form. Call me old skool, but I like my toys better with a helluva lotta zinc!  |
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Post by pinoy78 on Aug 12, 2007 15:55:52 GMT -5
THX to Cybergundam for the pic at Wonderfest 2007. 1. Prototype(?) of Nora's SV-51 2. Lineart of the YF-21  |
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Post by Omni Existence on Sept 9, 2007 15:19:14 GMT -5
This pic was sent to me by Otaru. Not clear where the source was, but I'm happy to post it here.  The 21 looks a little chunky around the center, the legs look stubby, and the feet are too small. Still going to wait for the prototypes though. This is one of my favorite Valk designs. ;D **If anyone knows where the pic was from, please let me know so I can give the appropriate props. |
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Post by pinoy78 on Nov 13, 2007 0:42:15 GMT -5
Here's the NEW 1/60 YF-21 commercial on Youtube. THX to charger69 for the upload!
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Post by Omni Existence on Nov 17, 2007 6:50:34 GMT -5
It's a great commercial. Reminds me a lot of those 80's toy commercials for G.I. Joes, Transformers, TNMT, etc. Sigh... those were the days! Ahem! Back on topic though... I really love the 21's design, and any Macross design for that matter, but what's actually keeping me away is the fricken price tag! SV-51's here in PI cost approximately PhP10,600 or about US$250.00 a piece. It's a looooooooong ways from the US$116.00 1/48's from a couple years back. I love Macross toys and all, but Yamato's prices really leaves less to be desired.  |
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Post by pinoy78 on Nov 23, 2007 3:35:10 GMT -5
  Thanks to Graham at MW for the scans! |
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Post by Omni Existence on Nov 23, 2007 8:54:29 GMT -5
Cool!
The 21 certainly does not "suck" anymore!
It's great that Yamato was able to hide the shoulders, at the same time making all the overall proportions in all modes look perfect!
Unfortuntately, at JpY22,890 (or roughly PhP10,000 or US$200), with what looks like nothing more than a display base/stand, it's again too expensive.
The video showed what looked like armor and guns... but that might be for the "Armored YF-21" that Yamato will release after the original.... oi!
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Post by moleman on Nov 23, 2007 12:47:40 GMT -5
Don't worry man Graham confirmed this release to come with the gun pods and fast packs. Even the fold booster will be included. Yes it's still expensive, but at least you get everything you could ask for in the ULTIMATE YF-21.
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Post by Omni Existence on Nov 23, 2007 14:01:05 GMT -5
Whew! That's some good news.... |
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Post by pinoy78 on Dec 9, 2007 9:33:22 GMT -5
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Post by Otaru Ikari on Dec 9, 2007 10:41:03 GMT -5
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Post by Heer0san on Dec 9, 2007 10:50:53 GMT -5
OMG!, That is so sweet. Thanks for the heads-up. ;D
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