PpPssshhhh... {in a crocodile Dundee accent, “ya call that a valk...???} I guess I dream big, as this seems to be what dreams are made of: granted I don’t know what ever happened to this or if it is even still going to happen; but anyone got an update on this 1/35th scaled Bandai behemoth? {now that’s a valk}
This just posted on MW. Arad's "Silpheed Amour" up for pre-orders on the 10th of this month (TWE) As per Noel: "And... here we go. March 10, 2019 11:00 (didn't mention if it's AM or PM)" Link - 魂商店 2019年3月10日起接受訂購，2019年8月派貨：DX超合金 1/60 《Macross Delta》VF-31S Siegfried(Arad Moelders機)用Armored Part Set 17,280Yen連稅 | Taghobby.com Here are some pics. Edit: Prices is roughly 18k yen I believe?
They've never said anything about it since. That's what they initially labeled as their DX VF-1J. FWIW, it's normal for Bandai to display a one-off prototype, then never show it again.
Listing for Arad's Armoured Parts on NY as of now. Thanks for @Slave IV giving the link on MW. You are being redirected... Up front payment (Limit 4: Based on enphily's reply) Other sites will be listed so don't panic. Price: 17.7k yen Edit: AE has it up for 18.4k yen. DX Chogokin Macross Delta - Armored Parts for VF-31S Siegfried Arad Moelders TamashiWeb Exclusive Do your due diligence guys.
BANDAI probably also realized that the size and complexity of a product like that would have been prohibitively expensive for all but a tiny core elite contingent of well-heeled collectors. the DX VF-1, in it's final form, with it's original MSRP, was an exceedingly smart move on BANDAI's part. what wasn't so smart, was keeping production so tightly limited. but, then again, from a supply and demand viewpoint, perhaps it is. i mean, BANDAI clearly knows it has lighting in a bottle here, so, from a business point of view, why not keep the supply strictly controlled, and keep the demand desperately high? i mean, it is indeed a singularly crummy situation from our viewpoint, however, from the view of a company that is attempting to corner a rather saturated market with a Killer App of a flagship product, well... it just sound more like smartly tactical business practices...
Anyone know if Arcadia Store takes orders from the US? I need this Minmay fig w/ the Hi-Metal VF-4 releasing later this month. Much appreciated.
Finally opened up my Bandai DX Chogokin YF-19 after making space by selling off my 10-year-old Yammie and it is gorgeous. It's a little thinner than I'd like it to be, but this YF-19 is truly the culmination of years and years of refining and numerous iterations (thanks to the popularity of the YF-19). The waist joint, the integrated leg panels, the collapsable head cover (which should have been detachable for Gerwalk mode...), just all these little touches make for a really polished figure. Unfortunstly, from what I understand, there are quite a number of QC issues on this thing ranging from broken head lasers to tail fins. Mine was fortunately QC issue free and transforming it back into fighter mode eliminated all the gaps. As many have mentioned, the wings do get a little floppy (still can't figure out that high-speed mode, huh?) and I do fear for the longevity of the metal ball joints. (Not sure why Bandai doesn't use the same super-solid and durable metal ball joints they use in their Digivolving Spitits figures, which are essentially a metal ball with a PVC/POM socket.) But of course, poseabilty is phenomenal as expected and complements all those pin-point barrier punches. Last but not least, the accessories are plentiful. We not only do we have all the standards like the fold booster and FAST packs, we have a ton of stuff that appears only in secondary material, like the plethora of missiles. Definitely a worthwhile buy for any Macross Plus fan. Can we get a DX Chogokin YF-21 now? Pretty please? I mean, you already have the license, right? (^.^')
If you dont mind me asking how much did that set you back? I got the Blue VF-19 I got back in 2002 that years of display have not been kind to this figure. It is solid in fighter, but a display (do not touch) floppy mess in battloid. I've always wanted to get the YF version.
They were about $225 shipped if you got a preorder in. Probably lucky if you can find one for under $300 now.
There are some listed for sale on Manda for roughly 26k to 28k yen not including S&H. Waiting for the eventual DX YF-21 Full Set if it gets released.
Decisions, decisions. I pre-ordered the Kitz Concept 1/72 Roy Fokker VF-1S with Fast Pack due out in April (hopefully fixing some of the minor things from the first release of the VF). But, I just snagged the 2008 release of Bandai's 1/55 Roy Focker VF-1S. Not sure that I'm going to want to keep both. I have a G1 Jetfire that's in great shape, a 2012 Bandai 1/55 with pack of Hikaru Ichijyo's VF-1A, and a 1/60 premium finish of DYRL VF-1S Ichijyo. Poll: Do I keep the forthcoming 1/72 Fokker and 1/55 Focker or eventually trade/sell one? Might seem like a dumb question to some, but I only enjoy collecting certain characters in a given universe and don't strive for a complete universe. I also enjoy finding NEW but then opening for display unless I plan on selling it. (I haven't opened the 1/55 Focker yet.) After reliving my youth a bit when I started introducing my son to Transformers, I just started picking up collecting over the past year. Obviously it comes down to my choice, but love the passion on the forum and would be great to hear thoughts.
I don't have the 1/72 but I will say that you should keep the 1/55. The 1/55 is basically the passport for transforming toy fans. Everyone should have one. Really though if you can't keep both just open & swoosh them both around and keep whichever makes you happier.
I think that's great advice. Something about that G1 Jetfire... man is that thing perfectly sturdy yet simple to transform. I had one when I was a kid and the good memories got me back to it. I was a fan of Robotech back then...just too young to realize that Jetfire was a Valkyrie. I think you might be on to something. Did they ever re-release the Ichijyo VF-1S DYRL in 1/55?
That's tough. I have the first edition of KitzConcept's 1/72 and the very same 1/55 reissue you're describing. Despite being the same character, same Valkyrie, they are very different toys. Personally the 1/55 is one of my most treasured Macross pieces and one of my all-time favorites, so between the two it's not even a choice for me. I also have a G1 Jetfire, and that's where my 1/55 Takatoku collection ends. Since you already have the VF-1A, maybe you're all set too? I dunno. The 1/72 KitzConcept is fine but I haven't handled it all that much. It's not a pick-up-and-play kind of toy for me. I haven't actually decided yet if I want to keep it but I'm waiting for the FAST packs before I make a final decision. I'd say it's worth trying out since it's actually pretty different from the Bandai and Arcadia offerings, both in scale and in detailing. But budgets aren't unlimited.... My 1/55 VF-1S? If I ever decided to sell my collection it would probably be one the very last to go, and even then I might not sell it.
I don't sell Macross items unless it's an extra so I'm one of those people that doesn't understand your question. LOL. Obviously I would keep both. I think it's worth while to keep both if you can. While they are both the Focker 1S they are very different in terms of what place they will probably hold in your collection. For me the 1/55 is nostalgia and where valkyrie toys started. The Kitz Concept is one of the latest with lights and it's a scale you don't already have.
