Here is another toy review of one of the non-Gunpla toys in my current collection. The figure is the GN-U-Duo Macross Plus VF-11B from Yamato. I bought these figure together with the YF-19 from Hobby Link Japan, and as of the current, I think they’ve already discontinued on selling these. My review of the YF-19 can be found here.

The toy looks like it was assembled from a model kit since there are noticeable nub marks on the edges of the arms and feet. The joints are similar to that of rubber parts from Gunpla though they are tightly secured by the shoulders and thighs of the mobile suit.

Articulation is okay but somewhat limited. It can do a firing pose with the sturdy weapon though you have to balance the feet placement so that it won’t fall down. The extra open palm hand can help in holding the weapon in place.

It is also in this figure that I tested the clear action base which I borrowed from Dexter’s store. Unfortunately, it can’t help much in getting a flight pose for the VF-11B as the figure is somewhat heavier than the stand’s grip holder.

Here are some trial poses with the stand.

I will take pose shots next time with the Gundam action base for better support. For now, here are the rest of VF-11B photos taken yesterday.

Happy weekend I guess. There is no decent update on my current Gunpla kit project so I decided to just finally review and take photos (which was very much due) of my Macross toy figures. The first in line is the GN-U-Duo Macross Plus YF-19, manufactured by Yamato Toys.

I’ve made an unboxing vid, a noobish making of the video of this toy which you can find on my Youtube account. Anyhow, the figure’s size basically is proportionate to that of a 1/144 scale Gundam kit. The design is very much basic though the paint job is somewhat detailed. As for articulation, the hands and shoulders can be moved pretty well, and the legs can be extended to 90 degrees forward and backward.

The other parts included are the extra hands (open and gripped for the weapon) and the beam rifle. I did some good poses for the figure which you can see on the slideshow below.

Overall, the Macross Plus YF-19 is somewhat of an average figure or equivalent to a High Grade in terms of design and detail. It was a good buy for me because of the 80% discount, but for its original price, is slightly expensive in comparison to its features.

That is about it for this toy review and until next post. Ciao.

Here is my second purchased Macross figure which was on sale on Hobby Link Japan. This was also priced the same with that of the VF-11B, with 80% discount of the original price. The figure is the GN-U Dou Macross Plus YF-19, a built & painted replica of the character from the science-fiction/anime.

The box along with the figure, comes with the main gun weapon and three optional hands. I’ve checked a few review vids of the figure and it has somewhat limited poses. We’ll see if it has other features once I do its photoshoot.

Here below is the video of the unboxing of the GN-U Dou Macross Plus YF-19.

On my latest purchase from Hobby Link Japan, I’ve decided to exclude Gunpla kits on that batch. Instead, I turned into their current items on the Latest Sale page and came upon a few Macross figures at 80% off. The number quickly got my attention and checked the items on the list.

I decided to buy two of the Macross figures by Yamato, in which I am presenting one by this blog post. This figure is the Macross Plus VF-11B. It is of the GN-U Dou line from Yamato Toys. Quoting the item description, this item is a posable action figure of a character from science-fiction/anime. Date of the item released was June 2008 Super-flexible and sharply detailed, the non-transformable VF-11B measures 14cm to the top of its head-mounted turret. Accurately proportioned and painted based on its anime counterpart, it comes with a gun pod, shield, and three optional hands.

The item is originally priced at 3000 Yen or about 1500php. Its sale price ran at around only 600Yen, which a pretty much good deal.

One reason I bought these items as I’d want to have a few Macross kits or figs on my collection. Original Macross kits ran at around 3k php each so I am having second thoughts on buying one. Anyhow, these figs would somehow satisfy the urge hehe.

Here is a short video clip I’ve recorded as I unbox the kit. Sorry in advance for the dark quality. Hope you will still like it.