So far I only bot Yamato's Macross figures..... so far its too sayang yo take out from the box. I have transformed one of them before, quite easy and fun. Love to play wit in gerwalk mode, but now its BIB coz scared collect dust.

Another Macross fan checking in!!

Jason

I dun have picture of my figures out of the box.... all except my VF1J is MISB. All not for sale. Now shopping around for the normal 1/48 VF1A/S version... e.g. Roy Focker version type....... dun for get the Ivanov version that just came out... plus the 25th aniversary versions too... Must get now before the movie start..... hee hee

Its not exacly a Macross movie, its gonna be from the US based Robotech franchise which is a rojak of several "sagas"... Macross included.

Head on over to http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/517012, there seems to be another active discussion in the anime section

This post has been edited by jasonlky: Sep 11 2007, 06:02 PM

I am also putting in an order for Yamato's SV51, hope to get it soon. The 1/5000 SDF-1 from Wave should be arriving anyday now. I'll post pics of that too.

@ sonic_cd, your yf-21 is what scale... 1/72? How does this compare in scale to the 1/60 yf19. I ask this because I hear that Yamato is releasing another yf21 in the 1/60 scale... dunno if I should wait for this.

Jason

After being spoilt on 1/48 and 1/60 scale how to go back to 1/144.... but the price is much nicer than Yamato.

For 1/48 VF-1S I am considering 2 versions Roy Focker version in black box or Hikaru Ichijo version in orange/red box? Price is different.... the Hikaru version being the more expensive one by a large margin. I have read somwhere that each version depending on the moulds would have improvements .... but I am not sure. The design of the valkyries look the same to me.

Added 15 mins later, I foind the differences:

DYRL VF-1S Roy Focker

The second release of the 1/48 line. This is the best representation of the VF-1S in my opinion. The head of particular interest, as the body is identical to the VF-1A Hikaru with the exception of the colour scheme. It is a very nicely designed head unit with two turrets each supporting twin RÖV-20 lasers. This head is way better than the blocky representations by Bandai. Main complaints from the public is the vertical split that runs smack bang down the middle of the "face." Minor gripe. It has been released twice for a total of 3 production runs. The last two production runs are the best, as they have the improvements. The first edition had a crooked skull insignia on the left rear tailfin, which was fixed on the 2nd release, but reappeared on some 3rd release VF-1S Fockers. The QC on the subsequent releases are otherwise excellent and on par with the Low Viz or Maximilian Jenius VF-1A.

DYRL VF-1S Hikaru

The most current VF-1S to date. Simply a Roy VF-1S with red accents instead of yellow. The first canon and only DYRL? VF-1 to have a rubber pilot.

QC is only a bit shoddy on this one. There are sometimes a little overspray on the paintjobs and the airbrake is generally loose. Joint mobility is otherwise fine.


Taken from HERE

This post has been edited by jasonlky: Sep 13 2007, 11:02 AM

Can pre order from your favorite toyshop or wait for it to appear on HLJ, HobbySearch or R10..... <insert fave online store>

But is only coming out in Jan 2008

Woah SV-51 Nora Ver is soo nice, but my budget tells me that I can only get one... so which one to get?

1/60 YF-21 is looking good, that one will be in next year's budget.

THe 25th aniversary one I thin can skip...

This post has been edited by jasonlky: Sep 14 2007, 03:32 PM

My small collection.... all in da box because too sayang to take out. Only VF-1J take out to transform once only. Once got proper display cabinet I take outlah.

Yamato 1/48 VF-1J Stealth Type



Yamato 1/60 VF-0S



Yamato 1/60 YF-19...no fold booster



Yamato 1/100 VB-6 Konig Monster



I love my Macross.... 1/5000 SDF-1, 1/48 VF-1S Hikaru Ichijo, 1/60 VF0A with Ghost Booster and 1/60 SV-51 on the way

Jason

Bro, dis is Macross toys discussion threadlah. Robotech.... is in d grey arealah.

But RM300 for 1 or for collection of all the fighters? If for all 4 then grab straight away if for 1 I think its in the correct range in the after market sales. If got the cash then buylah... For me I'd rather concentrate on Macrosslah, add one hundred more can get Yamato VF-1...

kirklandlee answered this question!! But I dun have fren to send to me, so I have to rely on seller to send to me, so its a bit more expensive than kirklandlee.

Dunno why u are weeing in 1U!! But I got mine on ebay for RM525, dunno if can still find or not. Then one I bot was the last one that the seller had. By the way it has arrived but I sayang to take out of box.... wait till I get proper display cabinet.

THis is what, I have...


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Some items arrived last week. Finally had some time to open the packages up over the weekend... here they are:

The pair of packages


Wave's 1/5000 SDF-1





And Yamato's 1/48 VF-1S Hijkaru Ichijo from DYRL






VF0A with Ghost Booster coming next...

Jason

Fantastic find on youtube.... dunno why it never occured to me to search for Macross stuff there. Thanks for sharing it, brings back memories.... I think I'll watch it again.

Jason

After conversion I think I paid RM525.... or there abouts. You have Macross collection too? Show us lah....

The one I bought is a completed model and has die cast parts.... But there are several 1/5000 and 1/8000 scale model kits (plastic models) going for cheap. Search ebay US/HK, sure can find.


I dun buy from local shop, so far all my Macross come from overseas thru Ebay, yahoo auction or online shops. I usually shop around for very long time (usually a couple of months) till I find a good deal, then after consulting my bank account only I buy.

Jason

This post has been edited by jasonlky: Sep 27 2007, 04:54 PM

Can, just tell me what u need and I'll keep an eye out for it. However I think I have pretty musch used up my Macross budget for this year. My plan for the rest of the year is to get a few Star wars and Star Trek kits that I want to get this year before the price increase even further as they are starting to die out and the price starting to go up liow.

Jason

Introducing the VF-0A with Ghost Booster Set!! I already have the standard VF-0S, so I opted to get the 0A this time round... plus I can swap the Ghost Booster between the 0S and 0A. The box is rather hefty and its also about 2 inches thicker compared to the standared Yamato 1/48 or 1/60 boxes, since it houses the standard VF-0A as well the QF-2200D-B Ghost Booster.

Front of the box:


Inside Cover:


Inside Cover/Box:


The Box containing the 0A and QF:


Closer pic of the 0A and Ghost Booster:


The backside:


Specifications of the 0A and Ghost Booster:


I am now considering the Max and Milia reissue, but I don't think I can raise the funds for that since I am committed to get the SV-51 oledi.

And on the topic of quality, I think the Yamato quality is slightly better than the MP-03/06 from Takara both plastic material and also build wise. I feel that Yamato is more sturdy... just feels better in your hands.... the MP-03/06 is really light and "plasticky" in comparison. But in reference to the transformation , the crown goes to MP03/06. The gripe I have with the Yamato transformation is how fiddly the legs are as you transfrom from gerwalk to battroid, but when locked into position below the nose cone its fine. Then the process of manouvering the hands in Gerwoalk mode is also rather fiddly. But then you must consider that the MP-03/06 does not need to worry about the gerwalk mode. Both are good stuff though.

Jason

They are luvely.... but why are they "girls"?

Would really like to see then in gerwalk and battroid modes as well.... and throw in the VF0s in there too....

Jason

If I recall correctly, there are tabs at the foot/booster where the hands are supposed to "snap" into and so they can stay in place. Its been sometime since I played with them, but I am pretty sure there is a catch/tab to secure the hands.

Jason

Its a matter of setting goals...... if u put it into perspective a Yamato VF0/1 is not that expensive in the grand scheme of things... a weekend out with the boys or that favorite someone could cost half to a third of the toy... so sacrifice 3 nights out and u have ur toy!! I assume the toy to be in the region of RM400-500. A night out could cost u RM150++.....

Jason