It’s nylon, which is a tough plastic. That’s why it can be used to make thinner parts. I don’t really like the feel of it, but that’s purely a subjective thing. Objectively, it’s a good choice for transformable toys. Personally, I think it feels and looks better on smaller-scale figures in which the hollowness isn’t so apparent.

 

And I will say that I don't feel like he's any less "weighty" for the lack of die-cast. I mean obviously he is just mathematically speaking but he feels hefty enough in my opinion

 

This figure isn't nylon. It's ABS

It has nylon parts. Take off the thigh covers ( they pop off ) and the hip joints behind it will show you the difference in the material, they are nylon

 

It uses both plastics but most people wouldn’t know the difference by looking at them.

 

Derpimus Prime.

 

There's only a few nylon pieces on the figure. It's mainly the structural pieces not ABS

 

Better than the standard cross-eyed one, IMO, but both are a little off.

 

I guess my point is that most people don’t know the difference, but they can perceive that there is one. In my opinion “feel” comes down to how much material is used, and people generally equate heft to quality.

 

These things?



Never could make one that would hold up either.  

 

Yup mine was red though IIRC.

 

Please don’t bring up Robotech! The Macross people will hunt us down!

Apparently, you cannot marry 3 different anime and combine them into one intergalactic war story. However, it is acceptable to marry 2 different toy lines and combine them into one multi-planetary war story.

The 80s were confusing.

 

Its only when you call Macross, Robotech

 

More then 2 once you count the likes of Omega Supreme, Sky Lynx and Shockwave.

 

Seeing that black stripe down the middle of the nose is like nails on a chalkboard...

So all the time then.   

 

I call the VF-1S the WSP-1A.  

 

Here ya go, a little nostalgia  

 

The outward ratchet in the left leg on my copy feels like it's not working. I tried to open the leg, but it's difficult to do because there seems to be only one screw in the back of the leg to remove and no clear way to open the upper leg.

Never mind, I figured it out. The thigh piece is a cover that slides off to reveal the other leg screws. Looking at the ratchet, I don't really see anything wrong... Might have to ask for a replacement part from Show Z.

 

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I need a MP Nemesis Prime. This one will do nicely.

 

Is there a way to get all the leg parts lined up in truck mode so nothing drags along the ground? I could swear I did it before but now I can’t seem to do it so I get any clearance. I think it’s the heel piece that folds under the truck that is the problem but I’m not positive.