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Post by quinjester on May 17, 2009 12:06:15 GMT -5
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Post by Lejam on May 18, 2009 14:10:14 GMT -5
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Post by quinjester on May 18, 2009 14:57:55 GMT -5
Well, it's the 1/72 model kit instead of the DX, but it's still a beautiful piece of work.
The Messiah's full armor really is excessive. Awesomely excessive!
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Post by vic01 on May 20, 2009 2:48:24 GMT -5
Man, can't wait to get two of these DX Armored valk Ozma!  Nice details for the 1/72 kit. Model kits have fine details than the DX. vic01 |
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Post by coldiron on Jun 1, 2009 1:46:19 GMT -5
When is that heavy armored version in the last pic supposed to drop? Please say this month.
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Post by zephyranthes on Jun 1, 2009 23:20:15 GMT -5
Which is the higher quality, more playable, less fragile toy: The 1/60 Yamato VF-11b or the 1/60 Bandai VF-25? I'm debating whether to get one or the other.
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Post by moleman on Jun 1, 2009 23:55:31 GMT -5
Both of those valks are two very different beasts. The bandai DX is very playable, looks good, but might come with an occasional loose shoulder joint or non locking crotch. Yamato's VF-11B so far from reviews sounds like an excellent toy you can handle and looks great. Bandai's has some diecast, while the Yamato VF-11 only uses die cast in the landing hear and some joints. Yamato's VF-11B costs more as well, but so far there haven't been any heart breaking qc issues or breakages.
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Post by Nostalgia on Jun 2, 2009 0:30:30 GMT -5
Definitely the VF-11B. In addition to what moleman stated above, the tampo printings on the VF-25 rub off even after light handling. You would expect something phenomenal from a company such as Bandai with a proven track record such as the Gundam model kits and the SoC line, but so far what they've done with the Macross Frontier license has been disappointing so far... at least for me.
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Post by zephyranthes on Jun 3, 2009 1:00:17 GMT -5
Thank you moleman and Nostalgia. I'll keep an eye out for a good sale on the Yamato VF-11b. Have you seen any?
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Post by Nostalgia on Jun 3, 2009 1:35:32 GMT -5
I usually get my Macross stuff from over-drive-inc.com. They're a webstore based in Japan, and only ship by EMS. The VF-11B should come to around $220 shipped. Personally I'm waiting for these to go on sale... there's a reissue around the corner (June) and I'm not in a hurry to get them.
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Post by mojacko on Jun 3, 2009 5:09:44 GMT -5
sometimes its much wiser to get the re-issue rather than the 1st rel....they already have fix the issues by then......
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Post by zephyranthes on Jun 3, 2009 14:26:57 GMT -5
I'm in no rush so a re-issue should be fine if the price is right.
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Post by tanrover on Jun 3, 2009 23:03:07 GMT -5
i was tempted to get it(VF-11B) when I saw it in person except for the high price the store was charging. Very sleek
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Jun 4, 2009 9:43:01 GMT -5
I have to say, I have three VF-25s now, they are AWESOME toys. absolutely love them, way better than Yamato stuff.
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Post by coldiron on Jun 21, 2009 9:47:19 GMT -5
I have the RVF-25, and I really like the figure. I think it looks best in jet and bataloid mode. It is slightly shorter than my VF0A, but is heavier. I wish it was a bit tighter in some areas, and I have a few small paint chips on the bottom of the nose, but other than that it looks awesome. I had not done much with trying to get major poses though.  |
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Post by Chen on Jul 17, 2009 10:09:17 GMT -5
Here's a picture of the new Alto with movie colored Strike Packs. I like it.  |
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Jul 17, 2009 10:18:40 GMT -5
I see Ozma in full armor in there, any pics of that???
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Post by Chen on Jul 17, 2009 10:37:06 GMT -5
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Jul 17, 2009 10:41:36 GMT -5
Now that looks awesome!!
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Post by coldiron on Jul 18, 2009 9:15:55 GMT -5
So from what I can tell, the frames are all the same, but they change out the heads and colors and sell armor packs for this line.
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