Recommended Improvements For The DX VF-25

Shin Densetsu · 08-03-2009, 12:58 PM

I finally got my hands on a DX VF-25 Messiah toy by Tamashii a few weeks ago. I was impressed by it, it feels like the 2nd most durable Macross VF toy(the first being the 1/55 VF-1). I was impressed by the gloss finish, durability/sturdiness, painted details, and ease of transformation. With that said, it could be better, hence this thread.

So post your recommendations on how Tamashii/Bandai can make this toy better. There are changes, some even small, that can make this a much better toy. Here are mine:

Thigh swivels. It would aid gerwalk mode articulation immensely.
More range of motion in both directions for the knees. Also aids in gerwalk mode.
More range of motion in the ankles. Note: more articulation that helps the gerwalk mode also helps the battroid mode
Tighter crotch lock connection
More secure connection for hip armor parts.
Better paint sealant, the paint scratches off easily
Longer nose landing gear
Universal movement, detented/ratcheted shoulder joints instead of ball joints. I can see how the shoulder ball joints can loosen over time.
Shoulder articulation that can move more independently of the shoulder block(as in the shoulder armor/guard not moving with the arm itself from side to side).
Fold in gunclip for the gun
Hands and guards molded as one piece
Tighter ball joint connection for the hands, as they are prone to looseness under the weight of the gun.
Unique chest/back sculpts for each variation of the VF-2(RV/F/G/S) like on the model kits, which is more accurate.
Leg armor parts that do not block range of motion for the knees
More range of motion to the front for the thighs aft of intakes.
More ratchets all around
A strong ratchet to keep the waist locked forward after unlocking and separating from beneath the cockpit in battroid mode. This would make things so much easier and secure when posing

Post all of your recommendations here!

firmpulse · 08-03-2009, 02:46 PM

...giving the license to yamato.

Shin Densetsu · 08-03-2009, 03:59 PM

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...giving the license to yamato.

That's a topic for another thread man, not this one.

firmpulse · 08-04-2009, 12:08 PM

really? ok...well then make a v2. with massive design revisions

the thing can't even achieve a proper gerwalk mode. there's a HUGE complaint

Shin Densetsu · 08-04-2009, 06:39 PM

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the thing can't even achieve a proper gerwalk mode. there's a HUGE complaint

Well yeah the toy has complaints but this thread about suggestions on how to improve the toy. You mentioned massive revisions but didn't mention which specific revisions you'd like.

firmpulse · 08-05-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Well yeah the toy has complaints but this thread about suggestions on how to improve the toy. You mentioned massive revisions but didn't mention which specific revisions you'd like.

all of your suggestions were spot on. few of my own:

• no hand swapping. give the dx articulated fingers that can fold into the forearms.
• ability to store the knife in the shield.
• better cockpit design incorporating removable pilot.

maybe bandai should take the thing back to formula (like that'll happen).

honestly shin, for the price that these things command we shouldn't be ABLE to list 20 needed improvements. shenanigans

08-03-2009, 12:58 PM	#1
Shin Densetsu OPTIMUS GUINNESS Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,542	I finally got my hands on a DX VF-25 Messiah toy by Tamashii a few weeks ago. I was impressed by it, it feels like the 2nd most durable Macross VF toy(the first being the 1/55 VF-1). I was impressed by the gloss finish, durability/sturdiness, painted details, and ease of transformation. With that said, it could be better, hence this thread. So post your recommendations on how Tamashii/Bandai can make this toy better. There are changes, some even small, that can make this a much better toy. Here are mine: Thigh swivels. It would aid gerwalk mode articulation immensely. More range of motion in both directions for the knees. Also aids in gerwalk mode. More range of motion in the ankles. Note: more articulation that helps the gerwalk mode also helps the battroid mode Tighter crotch lock connection More secure connection for hip armor parts. Better paint sealant, the paint scratches off easily Longer nose landing gear Universal movement, detented/ratcheted shoulder joints instead of ball joints. I can see how the shoulder ball joints can loosen over time. Shoulder articulation that can move more independently of the shoulder block(as in the shoulder armor/guard not moving with the arm itself from side to side). Fold in gunclip for the gun Hands and guards molded as one piece Tighter ball joint connection for the hands, as they are prone to looseness under the weight of the gun. Unique chest/back sculpts for each variation of the VF-2(RV/F/G/S) like on the model kits, which is more accurate. Leg armor parts that do not block range of motion for the knees More range of motion to the front for the thighs aft of intakes. More ratchets all around A strong ratchet to keep the waist locked forward after unlocking and separating from beneath the cockpit in battroid mode. This would make things so much easier and secure when posing Post all of your recommendations here! Attached Thumbnails