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Thanks for the post. I couldn't agree with you more about the Threezero. You're also right about, personally speaking, collectors giving up on the Kitzconcept. However, I think that with Threezero in the mix, Kitzconcept should focus on the other two Robotech series and maybe develop the mechs to compliment the action figures they have for Southern Cross and Mospeada(future releases). Thanks again!

@@lemelstudio the threeZero has a defect on the elbows articulation. Why nobody notice it?

@@adamreed31 the difference in size is minimal, so you could possibly display them together. The big difference is the execution of the design. Yamato's design is definitely more linear and angular, where Threezero's take seems more bloated or rounded like in the animation. The other huge difference is the finish. Yamato/Arcadia has an opaque plastic look to its surface, where Threezero has a semi-gloss painted finish throughout. If you painted the Yamato's surface in a similar way to Threezero's version, I think you could definitely make it work in a display. Thanks again.

Thank u!! ​@@cesardavis8700

Couldn't agree more! It would be nice if Kitzconcept re-engineered their designs for better tolerances and playability. If they did, they could potentially have the best bang for the buck. Thanks, and happy collecting!

Thanks for the post. In all honesty, I've not had the opportunity to build any version of these mechs, so I'll take your word for it. That being said, I would not typically compare model kits to action figure collectibles. The tolerances and plastic densities are so different in either product because of their respective intended purposes. Regardless, thanks for commenting, and teaching me something new! Happy collecting, and building, too!!

Thanks for the post, and very glad it could help. Happy collecting!

I feel your pain, brother!! I also had QC issues with their Voltron release. They initially made it pretty hard to resolve the situation, but Threezero did come through and sent me a whole new sample. I'm sorry for your issue. However, my copy did not have this dilemma. Articulation of the arm and elbow joints is fine and smooth. Another acquaintance also purchased this piece, and has not had any issue with articulation. The only minor complaint that's developed in the time I've posed it around on my shelf is the waist swivel. It seems that it is getting a little loose. Regardless, you can't hate the company for not wanting to eat the cost of shipping. They're still willing to fix the issue. Best of luck with this issue, and post a video about your problem. You might help someone else with a similar problem.

@@cesardavis8700 i made a video on my channel to explain

@@cesardavis8700 I can confirm that mine also has this elbow 'defect', and every review video I've seen so far shows the same defect. it's hard to see in your video, but I think yours has it too from what I can see.

Yes, it does have this defect. I had already confirmed this on the original poster's video. It does not however, affect articulation in the least. I chalk it up to prototype photography being used for the packaging.

@@cesardavis8700 it doesn't affect articulation in movements but aesthetically it affects it a lot! It looks horrible. It is absolutely evident to me that that articulation piece, which is die-cast, was intended to rotate exactly like in the Bandai Dx but they made a design mistake and the thin part that should be the SECOND point of rotation of the elbows actually works as well as first point of rotation because it is too long. So it doesn't put pressure on the die-cast part that cannot rotate simply bending the arm and you cannot grasp it because it is almost completely inside the forearm and there is no place to find a hold and pull the part somehow. Now i don't know if they decided to glue the die-cast part inside the forearm plastic parts or if it is simply stuck, i asked them and they don't give me an answer. Anyway after i explained with emails, pictures and the videoclip to them what was the issue i was referring to (and they told me to send it to them for fixing) they wrote back to me, after receiving the object (i spent 43€ for shipping) , that there is no issue and that the box pictures where intended to be "a prototype" and that the actual toy is different from those pictures. I became furious and they decided to send back to me another new toy more with my old one. They say they are going to release a new batch of the vf-1j in October and they will send one to me. It's not clear if the new batch has that defect corrected or if it's identical. In my opinion the issue could be corrected simply if you could glue the thin articulation plastic part to the die-cast part so that the die-cast part would force to move and the thin joint part would work only as second rotation point as it was certainly designed from the beginning. But if the die-cast part has been glued to the inside of the forearm and you glue the thin part inside the die-cast part you would block the first rotation point of the articulation ruining the toy.... I hope I wrote it clearly

Thanks for the comment. I tell you what, when Threezero releases their VF-1S Focker edition, I will dig out every single iteration that's worth comparing. Not that I mean the Toynami Masterpiece doesn't merit a comparison, it's just that I have to get them out of my storage. Happy collecting!!

Thank you so much! Compliments make the world go round. I'm truly happy that you pulled that trigger. Once you have it in hand you'll really appreciate all the attention and passion that Threezero invested into this project. Happy collecting, brother!

I can understand the concern, but luckily for us, this VF-1J was totally worth the wait! Thanks for the post, and happy collecting!

Thank you for the comment. You make an interesting observation, but they actually feel very different in hand. The Kitzconcept feels fragile, and is quite brittle around the areas where die-cast meets ABS plastic. It is also smaller in comparison with the Threezero. The Kitzconcept is 1/72 scale versus 1/60, give or take, for Threezero. The transformation is also quite fiddly when manipulating, where the Threezero had the benefit of seeing and handling all the preceeding offerings from other manufacturers. I'm positive they took the best, and improved on most of the competition's shortcomings. In short, the Threezero is the superior product. If you can still find it for a good price, you won't regret it. Hope that helps. By the way, when the Threezero VF-1S is released I'll do a huge comparison video. I will also rank all of the commercially produced Roy Focker Valkyries. Thanks again, and happy collecting!!

Thank you for the kind comment. Regarding the white paint on the VF-1J, it honestly looks like there is paint on most of the visible areas. I wish I could be more precise for you, but Threezero applies a clear matte/satin finish to the model. This finish really makes it look like there's paint on the surface. If you've built Gundam kits and sprayed a matte clear coat on bare plastic, you'll know what I mean. Regardless, this Threezero has a very clean and polished finish, along with sharp tampographics and printing. It all comes together to give you the best finish out of all the readily available products. Thanks again, and happy collecting!

No doubt about it! By the way, when I first received mine, the first thought that ran through my head was not that flattering. BUT THEN, I opened it, and let me tell you. I haven't felt like a kid discovering something AWESOME in a very long time! This is truly meant to be handled to be appreciated. Now I'm just crossing my fingers that this has crazy good sales for Threezero so that they truly go all out on the line. Thanks for the comment, and happy collecting!

Thanks for the post. The short answer is yes. You can have it in Battroid mode without the gap fillers, and it will hold just fine. The real question is why would you not use the filler? It really helps to finish the look, plus they're already included with the package. It's just another option for you, and options are a good thing in this case. Threezero put just as much attention to the accessories, as the main figure. Come to the dark side, young padawan. You'll appreciate the whole package! Thanks again, and happy collecting!!

@@cesardavis8700 Thank you for the response. I'm kind of a klutz so for a figure as pricey as this (still a great value compared to other similar figures, but still relatively expensive) I would be paranoid of losing pieces especially if they are integral to the transformation (same reason why I probably won't get the Bandai HG Macross kits). So if the gap fillers aren't necessary, for my own peace of mind, I would probably keep them in the box and only pull them out for photography or the odd stop motion. I mean, looking at the original Takatoku figure I personally don't mind the gap, and I imagine the Three Zero figure's gap would look similar if not better.

You bring up excellent points that I failed to consider. In terms of the gap, the Threezero, like the Bandai DX, has a wider side profile in the upper torso. This makes it more visually disruptive. You can look at the Bandai DX in the video and see what it looks like without the fillers in place. The Takatoku has a considerably slimmer profile, and is not as distasteful. I think we, as collectors, also tend to look at vintage figures through very nostalgic lenses, if you know what I mean. Regardless of my rambling, that option is there for your choosing with the Threezero. Hope this helps your decision. Thanks again.

Too true, my friend!! Let's hope that it makes financial sense to them in the future of their line. Bandai seemed to have done well with their 1/100 battlepods. Thanks for the post, and happy collecting!!

Thanks for the post. I agree with you, but in case you were looking for a shelf-space-friendly version with all the engineering plus exquisite finishing. You can't go wrong with the Threezero. Happy collecting, brother!!

@cesardavis8700 Most of my collections are 1/6 scale figures. I can see he's like a compact size for shelves. Lol

@@cesardavis8700 I went and pre ordered mine LOL

@@99nessuno99 thanks for the post. Per your question, the Yamato is ever so slightly taller. If you were to display them on the same shelf, I personally feel that you could make them work together visually. The Threezero is however, more sophisticated in its surface detail and finishing. You might have to add some detail and panel lining to the Yamato/Arcadia to make them mesh well with the Threezero. Hope that helps. Thanks, and happy collecting!

@@PavelQuijanoOno the plastic is definitely ABS. So far it's held up extremely well, and most importantly does not feel brittle when handling. I'm not sure about the comparison between Bandai/Arcadia because I feel that Bandai uses better materials than most other manufacturers. I personally haven't had any problems with the Bandai DX line, where the Yamato/Arcadia pieces have had cracking, breaking, and yellowing. If I where to rank all the manufacturers of Robotech/Macross mecha presently, Bandai and Threezero would be top two. All other manufacturers are inferior in quality and engineering, with Toynami and Kidzconcept being the worst. Hope that helps. Thanks, and happy collecting!!

​@@cesardavis8700Thanks for the information, I have a few Macross figures: VF25S Osma from 2008 Bandai DX, it is made entirely of ABS plastic, it is very solid and durable, although it is old, YF-19 Arcadia 2022, thin plastic, that's why I bought the YF- 19 Bandai DX 2024, thinking it would be better, it turns out that it also has thin plastic, of both YF-19 Arcadia is more solid and heavier, it has more metal, although YF-19 Bandai DX is more modern, it has improvements, it sounds a little Brittle, although it will not break if treated with care, I will not buy YF-21 Bandai DX has even more problems. It's good to share information, thanks and happy collecting!!

Thanks for the comment. So far, I've had an excellent experience with the Threezero VF-1J, and I can't wait for their future releases. Once you have them in hand, you can't help but feel the passion and attention to detail that Threezero put into this VF-1J! Do yourself a favor and get one while they're still available for retail price. Thanks again, and happy collecting!!

@@cesardavis8700 I have the VF-1S on preorder. I keep missing out on the Bandai versions (Hi-Metal-R or DX Chogokin), so I've wanted that particular one for ages. Shame ThreeZero only have the Robotech license, otherwise they might be able to do other Macross mecha like the VF11, YF-21, etc.

@@drewlovelyhell4892 I totally sympathize with you. Hopefully the legal resolution between Harmony Gold and Bigwest will free up the marketing and distribution of all Macross merchandise.

Welcome to best way to get your nostalgic fix. I also find that Threezero is becoming my preferred fix for the Valkyrie/Veritech fighter. Thanks for the comment, and happy collecting!

Thank you for the post. To answer your question, I would first consider a few factors. Mainly budget and space. If you have the luxury of that not being a consideration, then I would buy both lines. If you do have to take both factors into consideration, then definitely go with the Threezero. It's also great to be able to get in on the ground floor, as they say. Thanks again, and happy collecting!!

Thanks for the comment. I think that would be a cool idea in theory, though I wonder how it would affect the price and accessibility. Not to mention the fact that Bandai has an established 1/48 scale that more than measures up to many collectors' expectations. Thanks again, and happy collecting!

Also to note, scale isn’t everything. Yamato had released VF-1 toys in both the 1/48 and 1/60 scale, and for the longest time, up until Bandai’s DX, their 1/60 releases were considered the best VF-1 toys made, even better than the Yamato 1/48.

Thanks for the comment. You might be correct about your assessment. My version 1 Yamato can't hold a standing pose anymore. Regardless, next to the Threezero it just looks dated and basic. Yamato's version 2 was much more sophisticated in looks and engineering. Threezero's product is so much more accessible than Yamato ever was. I still remember the anxiety and fomo when a new model was announced in the Japanese toy/model magazines. Most of their releases were Asian markets only.

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it, Jonathan. I've got to tell you, the more I mess around with this Threezero, the more I hope that they make all the key mechs from every Robotech series. I'd be in nerd heaven, brother! Thanks again, and happy collecting.

@@cesardavis8700 Thanks, Cesar, Roy Fokker has gone up for PO and prototypes for Max and Milia have been shown over the last year.

@@cesardavis8700 I'm hoping we get some Zentraedi and Invid from them. Invid mechs with Threezero engineering would be amazing.

Thank you for the comment. I hope you get a chance to add this piece to your collection. You'll be reminiscing about the good old days in no time!

@@cesardavis8700 Thanks. Too bad about the Kid's Logic Veritech. Thanks for the update. Still sad I missed out on the Bandai DX version but hopefully I can go all in with the Threezero offerings. I also hope they make Battle Pods and I really hope we see some Hovertanks.

​@@malcolmarDuuude!! I just imagined every key mech from each generation being produced by Threezero. Take my credit card, please!

Thanks for the comment. If you get the chance to get this collectible, you'll be ecstatic!

Apologies for the delay. Per your question, it's called a Minicel or Miniature Celsius. They came in various deco styles, this one is obviously Voltron. They were made by Kuso Vinyl, and they're getting pretty hard to find on the secondary market. I hope this helps, and happy collecting!

​@cesardavis8700 no worries. Getting hard you say... more like they are just a myth. Lol SanDiegoComicCon in a month if there is one for sale out there that's where I'll find it. Thanks for the reply. Great review probably the best one I've seen and I've watched a lot. Plus you're not annoying like some of the other content creators. One thing I didn't hear mentioned, maybe I just missed it. The ThreeZero red and green lion are the same. The green lion upper body is square. Where SOC is what it is supposed to look like. Idk I just feel like that is just a lazy move by ThreeZero. Just in terms of comparing SOC and ThreeZero. Have you got the good smile moderoid yet? If so good smile moderoid or bandai minipla?

Thank you for the encouragement!

Anymore gokin videos ?

Thanks for that great comment! I'm happy my that my obsession can help others out.

Thanks for the encouraging and kind words. I will be posting some more Voltron related content soon.

Thank you for the kind words.

Alexander, I couldn't agree with you more! All the recent iterations of Voltron are nothing short of a showcase in technology, creativity, and resolve combined to give our nostalgia an endorphin filled high!! All that I can truly fantasize for now is an animation accurate transforming Voltron. I think I could happily stop collecting if one of these amazing companies released a version like that. Anyhow, thanks for the comment and happy collecting, brother!

I don't quite understand, but thanks for the comment.

Thanks for the comment. I think you're only partially right, Andrew Dinsmoor. A modern take on the Popy was definitely in order, but they refined the look and proportions of the gestalt always referring to the animation model. I say that because it's vaguely referenced in the included manual. I also think that the features and articulation, again were engineered with the animation look in mind. That's not to say they were aiming for an animation correct facsimile, but you can't deny that inspiration was derived from it, as well as the original Popy. Now how awesome would it be if a company designed a Golion/Voltron with the animation look? Thanks again, and happy collecting, brother!

Hello, and thanks for the question. My apologies for not showing the Lego and other off-brand buildable Voltron/Golion. I haven't actually built any of them, but I do have them in my collection. My favorite pieces are these Chinese off-brand chibi style Voltron that actually transform and assemble seamlessly. At least that's what the advertisement on Aliexpress leads me to believe. It was shipped in a cellophane bag with a QR code card for the instructions, and again, I've not built any of them as of yet. Maybe down the road I can do a video showcasing all of these ingenious products. Thanks again, and happy collecting, brother!

You're very welcome, Aaron. I'm truly grateful to you for your kind words. I hope that you can add Threezero's Voltron to your collection. As far as the shoulder joint issue is concerned, I've heard from a trusted source that it's been addressed and resolved. I know that it's pricey, but if you're in the market for a new Voltron for your display, you can't go wrong.

@@cesardavis8700 I just wanted to let you know that I cancelled my preorder of the Threezero Robo-Dou Voltron and bought the Blitzway. In your comparison of the two, I really liked the heroic proportions of Blitzway over Threezero. And your comment about how light the Threezero version was helped me decide to spend the extra money. The Blitzway arrived and I couldn't be happier. 😊

@@aaronyi4384 I'm extremely happy for you. I personally love the Carbotix Voltron. The finish is so polished that it truly makes the other iterations look like toys. Enjoy your collection, brother!

You have an awesome collection. How do you like to display them?

@@cesardavis8700 My Voltrons are spread out around the house. My 1984 original is in front of me next to my Pentabot above my computer desk crammed in with Star Wars and Marvel Legends figures. My SOC is in my other room next to the SOC Vehicle Voltron and the SOC Daltanious AND the Playmates Lion and Legendary Voltrons. My Toynami Voltron is on another shelf with the Miracle Vehicle Voltron CRAMMED next to a bunch of Transformers figures. My collection is a mess. A beautiful mess.

I'm so glad you noticed that, too! It throws off the aesthetics of the original design, and otherwise ruins a beautiful design.

@@cesardavis8700 Yes...this messes with my head. Such a simple oversight on the Star and the Cross I believe is intentional. Blitzway Carbotix wins again for getting this correct... However...oddly the blue and red flag/shapes behind the cross are missing the lines that usually run accross it.