The cylinders that pivot under the chest are what gets me. I do prefer how the arms transform on this compared to the Yamato 19's. DX 21 I hope doesn't have de-limiter mode as that, coupled with Bandai tolerances(and the usual over-engineering on anything non-VF1) could be a nightmare. I know they probably WOULD want to make a Delimiter mode but I hope they just save a DX YF-21 limbless Delimiter version as a TamashiiWeb exclusive.
The gattling guns? Admittedly I don't see what the point is about them being articulated; they pretty much end up in the same spot in both modes. A prime example of Bandai's over engineering. Arms are far simpler than the Arcadia one, which is a nice bonus, but at the expense of doing that whole fancy thing with the shield and the black cover. +1 followed by -1 for me lol. I hope Bandai does a figuarts zero kind of delimiter mode for the YF21. The arms on the Yamato one were fairly straightforward but the legs definitely suffered for it.
Yea those things, wasn't sure if they were guns since the regular guns in fighter mode are in the LERX's. The Yamato 21 transformation integrity was compromised for me mainly due to the detachable legs for Delimiter mode. Made it far too easy to pop them out when you had to swivel them 90 degrees to go back to Fighter mode.
Collecting on a budget but anyone of you guys owned or have messed around with the Revoltech YF-19/22? Sorta feels like my cup of tea as I like messing and posing my figures for fun. Any input be great.!
I don't have them but the older Revo figures in general aren't as good as the recent ones and of course, they don't transform. For smaller, cheaper figures that you can mess around with easier, I highly recommend the Bandai Hi-Metal R line. Only problem with it is it is so good, with so many options that go so well together that you will be compelled to buy them ALL! Blowing that budget instantly, lol!
I prefer the Gn-u Dou YF-19. Amazon has it for $20 and the fast pack upgrade kit usually goes for $13. The Revoltech is cool too. The Gnu has crisper detail but the Revoltech is more poseable, if a bit fussy to work with. If you plan to stick to a budget, DO NOT BUY HMR! I've collected many lines, including GI Joe, and I've never been a troop builder and somehow I more in 5 VF-1A cannon fodder units.
Oh my HMR VF-4G just shipped from AJ. Eta is Wednesday. I sort of forgot this was coming soon, I'm losing track of time lately. Also is it me or has it been a while since the last midnight pre-order madness? I... kind of miss it?? I mean hanging out with all you guys, etc. It's crazy but it brings us together in a way that nothing else does. Hahaha...
If you want real midnight madness get into the Metal Build line. We all get to suffer panic attacks together as we struggle to get pre-orders in on the regular.
Oh wow, mine shipped too. Looks like mine will be here on Tuesday. Edit: I forgot that Amazon Japan estimates on the slow side. Plus it is one day in the future. AJ said Thursday, but DHL says Tuesday.
Just checked out Wave model VF-1 Multiplex Kits. I almost bought it. Good thing I checked the reviews. So the wave kits are mandatory to be painted. I'm a lazy ass in terms of painting kits and prefer straight builds like Gunpla. Thanks God I manage to avoid it
Metal Build has a wider area of distribution and is much more available even on PO night, even with Evangelion as I have experienced. You miss Japan PO night, you have North America and EU POs. Macross is in Japan only. You miss PO night, expect to pay marked up prices unless you get lucky on release day.
Most likely after the upcoming Tamashii Nations Exhibit in April/May (don't know the exact dates). Might show the long awaited HMR release, newly refined DX YF-21 or the next DX VF-1 variant.
You’re speaking to my animal spirit right now! Just curious, have you experienced a recent DX 1/48 PO night from any of the VF-1S? I mean I just scored EVA-01 for about the same as MSRP with EMS ship from stock that The Chosen Prime is getting in March. That doesn’t happen for Macross let alone having an American company sell at or about MSRP a year later or at all. This.
Would love to see if this sells considering mine is in better condition still being sealed. Going for over $8k USD. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F143513372557 Here’s mine again:
