I'm baaack… for a short while. A huge pile of goodies got shipped in while I was gone and I have a bit of spare time; so here goes the first of a few fast reviews. Bandai's DX VF-27 Gamma was an improvement over the VF-25 in both technical design and aesthetics. The VF-27 Beta is a repaint of the Gamma with a bonus flight pod.
Tags: 1/60, Bandai, Beta, Chogokin, DX, Grace O'Connor, Lucifer, Macross Frontier, Review, Valkyrie, VF-27
Pros:
- The same awesome mold as the YF-21.
- Very impressive looking color pallet.
Cons:
- No stand or fast-pack included.
- Robot mode is flimsy.
- A very pricey figure.
Tags: 1/60, Gamrin Kizaki, Macross, Review, Sturmvogel II, VF-22S, Yamato
The Highs:
- Awesome battloid, gerwalk and fighter modes.
- Improved materials used along with an upgrade to transformation.
- Lots of articulation and poseability.
- Toy feels sturdy and all parts snap together tightly.
The Mids:
- Gunpod is impressive and true to life; but it's also way too big.
The Lows:
- Still made of cheap-ass looking glossy plastic.
Tags: 1/60, Bandai, Brera Stern, DX Chogokin, Gamma, Lucifer, Macross Frontier, Review, Valkyrie, VF-27
Yeah, my Super Ostrich came in the mail yesterday! These V2 1/60 VF-1s are the best looking and most fun Macross products from Yamato yet. For a more detailed review of the V2 mold, please read my VE-1 Elint Seeker review. There are no differences between these VF-1s except for accessories, color, and head (and a bulkier cockpit for 2-seaters).
Tags: 1/60, Macross, Review, Super Ostrich, V2, VT-1, Yamato
The Highs:
- Every bit as awesome as a Yamato 1/48 VF-1 figure, just smaller.
- Most accessories/gimmicks of any valkyrie.
- All three modes are stunning to behold.
- A tight and solid toy to play around with.
The Mids:
- Scaled-down parts equal weaker parts.
- It's a very pricey toy, but you get what you pay for.
The Lows:
- Nothing.
