Post by *UltimateGaoJP* on Aug 15, 2006 21:55:48 GMT 8
Toynami recently released a new line of fully transformable valks for 1/100 scale. There are three mass release versions being sold locally the VF-1S roy, VF-1A Hikaru and VF-1A Max. SDCC released its own exclusive for this line the VF-1S Hikaru.
Box design is good. it comes with a flap to reveal the window which reveals the accesory tray.
Accesory Tray
Aside from the usual array of missles which became a standard with most recently released valks, the toynami 1/100 also comes with a stand, gunpod, cannopy and several adaptors which you attach to the stand for possing the valk in each of its modes.
First bad point...the gun pod is a pain!!! the trigger, which is detachable to be able support the fighter mode adaptor, always comes off!!!
Battroid Mode
Possability is somewhat limited. I tried doing a kneeling pose and I couldnt do it. The knee joints a re a bit loose. The knee joints are made of the same structure with that of MSIAs rubber molding and all so they tend to lossen up.
Attachment to the stand comes from the space between the backpack. Among all three modes this is the weakest one to display as the backpack is having a hard time supporting the valks weight especially if you attach the missles to its wings.
Gerwalk
Is impossible to make this thing stand on its own in gerwalk mode. Also you have to transform the legs properly or else the leg hinges are gonna fall over.
Make sure the leg hinges are fastened properly and you wont have any problems excpet for the backpack which tends to fall back unless positioned correctly. Note: The backpack is really flimsy!!!
Fighter:
Again you have to fig the leg hinges properly in order for this mode to work. At this point parts were already coming of the valk. The legs and the arms (which also have the same structures as MSIA's)kept on popping out!
This is the best mode to put on the display stand IMHO. Its the sturdiest of all three modes actually. The valk looks pretty good when equiped with the missles. One of the few good points this toy has.
All in all I wasn't expecting much from toynami. I think their non-transforming valks had better quality. Compared to the Banprestos these things have a more solid feel. The transformation is pretty basic and would have worked well if it weren't for the leg and arm joint problems. The scale was a bit off, i think they belong more in the 1/144 area. For 2 thousand bucks I kinda feel its not worth it. Now I'm really having second thoughts about getting into this line unless they decide to sell these for P1000 a pop.
To be honest, I'd rather use my money to buy a Yamato valk. the perfect change aspect of this toy doesn't compensate for its numerous qc issues. As long as you dont play with it you want have any problems. If you're a completist then go ahead get this valk IF you have extra money. But if you're a starter I suggest you go grab a Bandai or Yamato these babies would be woirth the money.
Box design is good. it comes with a flap to reveal the window which reveals the accesory tray.
Accesory Tray
Aside from the usual array of missles which became a standard with most recently released valks, the toynami 1/100 also comes with a stand, gunpod, cannopy and several adaptors which you attach to the stand for possing the valk in each of its modes.
First bad point...the gun pod is a pain!!! the trigger, which is detachable to be able support the fighter mode adaptor, always comes off!!!
Battroid Mode
Possability is somewhat limited. I tried doing a kneeling pose and I couldnt do it. The knee joints a re a bit loose. The knee joints are made of the same structure with that of MSIAs rubber molding and all so they tend to lossen up.
Attachment to the stand comes from the space between the backpack. Among all three modes this is the weakest one to display as the backpack is having a hard time supporting the valks weight especially if you attach the missles to its wings.
Gerwalk
Is impossible to make this thing stand on its own in gerwalk mode. Also you have to transform the legs properly or else the leg hinges are gonna fall over.
Make sure the leg hinges are fastened properly and you wont have any problems excpet for the backpack which tends to fall back unless positioned correctly. Note: The backpack is really flimsy!!!
Fighter:
Again you have to fig the leg hinges properly in order for this mode to work. At this point parts were already coming of the valk. The legs and the arms (which also have the same structures as MSIA's)kept on popping out!
This is the best mode to put on the display stand IMHO. Its the sturdiest of all three modes actually. The valk looks pretty good when equiped with the missles. One of the few good points this toy has.
All in all I wasn't expecting much from toynami. I think their non-transforming valks had better quality. Compared to the Banprestos these things have a more solid feel. The transformation is pretty basic and would have worked well if it weren't for the leg and arm joint problems. The scale was a bit off, i think they belong more in the 1/144 area. For 2 thousand bucks I kinda feel its not worth it. Now I'm really having second thoughts about getting into this line unless they decide to sell these for P1000 a pop.
To be honest, I'd rather use my money to buy a Yamato valk. the perfect change aspect of this toy doesn't compensate for its numerous qc issues. As long as you dont play with it you want have any problems. If you're a completist then go ahead get this valk IF you have extra money. But if you're a starter I suggest you go grab a Bandai or Yamato these babies would be woirth the money.
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