[Shin Densetsu]

Which VF-1 toys from Yamato do you prefer, the big, 1/48, or the new v2 1/60 VF-1 versions?

Initially, after opening my v2 1/60 Roy, I preferred the new 1/60. In many ways I still do. Then I got Yamato'd. The hinges broke. I have cracks on both shoulder hinges. Not cool. Only a matter of time before my Roy 1S is armless like in Force of Arms.

It is then that I checked out my 1/48 VF-1S Hikaru custom, and realized how durable it is. All you need to avoid is the BP8 backpack piece, don't fold it over the stopper, and it won't break. The hinges can be put through hell, and survive.

Aesthetically, I prefer the V2 1/60 in battroid mode, I love how it is the most toyetic VF-1 toy by Yamato thus far, moreso than the 1/48 in many ways, except for the hinges. I love the balanced appearance, and how the arms are hidden in fighter mode.

I hear the new hinges are better, with a smaller diameter pin and thicker plastic. Hopefully this decimates the breakage problem.

The 1/48 has the better nosecone, and aside from the low hanging arms, the better fighter mode.

Both are great toys, it's just the 1/48's breakage point(BP8) is much easier to avoid than the 1/60's hinges.

I need to sleep, but which version do you all prefer?