Draykov

It took me a while to put my faith in the 1/48 line. Once I did though, I sort of turned my back on the 1/60 (though I couldn't resist getting the VT-1 and VE-1). So, what's potentially left for the 1/60 line? I'm not sure how likely any of these are or whether the demand would be enough to convince Yamato to make them, but this is what I've come up with: Q-Rau Destroids GBP-1 armor (yup, it's on its way: 1:60 GBP-1 !?) TV Max VF-1A TV/DYRL Kakizaki VF-1A cannon fodder VF-1J Hikaru/Max VF-1S Cat's Eye recon plane SF-3A Lancer II Mecha from the other Macross series Thoughts?

Short of a 1/48 Zentradi/Meltrandi warrior figure, I can't imagine them doing anything in that scale.

I wonder if that GPB comes with these:

I wonder if those helmets will turn up at any cosplay conventions.

While the Macross Plus Valks aren't the best example of Yamato's capabilities, I think the recent releases (with fast packs) of these Valks would be your best bet.

This thread makes me wonder if I'd even buy a GBP in 1/60 if they released one. I'd be very tempted to hold out for one in 1/48, but then again, I might not be able to resist the temptation. I wonder if they'd release it with another VF-1J or if they'd release the armor by itself, like the 1/48 fast packs.

I haven't seen the new series (Macross Zero) which is a prequel to SDF Macross, but if I'm not mistaken this low-vis VF-1 one is sort of a transition from the VF-0 seen in the new series to the VF-1s we know and love in the old Macross TV series.

That D-model looks like he's leavin' a little present for the Zentradi.

There are some smaller pictures in the models section, Jin, but I don't have anything better. Hasegawa Instructions

I was gonna mention that too, but I didn't have a picture this good. Thanks, Mech.

I certainly wouldn't buy them if they came out now. The 1Js and 1S Strike are all the fast packs I need in 1/60.

That's the impression I was under.

And yet more...

Mmmmmmm...Hikaruey!

Here is a pic of the VF-1J with TV fast packs (from Valkyrie Exchange):

Jin, I haven't been able to find any references online, but if you were to spend a few bucks on a set of water soluble decals, specifically F-14 stencils like these, you'd find a pretty good reference.

And some more...

Here's a sample of some "different" Valk schemes. I forget who the source is, otherwise I'd give credit where credit is due.

Not me, man. The low-vis is cool, but I gotta catch 'em all! I still dig the more colorful schemes.

Not to burst your bubble, but those Matchbox toys might be better suited attacking your 1/60 Valks, if you have any. They were designed for 3 3/4" (Zentradi) figures, and even then they probably aren't to scale. They're a bit small for the 1/48.

I never claimed to be "sure." I'm no Sith Lord, after all. Obviously it wouldn't be hard to do though, and the demand seems to be there. I think the fact that they missed him in the 1/60 line makes it more likely that we'll see it in 1/48. That detail has escaped my notice as well, though I suspect it has something to do with the optic sensor. Can anyone shed any light on the issue?

I couldn't say for sure, I just put the Valks I thought had the best chance of getting made anytime soon on the list. If the enthusiasm for the 1/48 line stays at the level it is, I'm sure we'll see the "brown bull's-eye" at some point. I'm kinda surprised the Max VF-1S is gettin' no love to speak of.

Including pre-orders: 1/72: 3 YF-21 (FAST pack) VF-11B (non-FAST pack) 1/60: 13 VF-1A Hikaru VF-1A Max VF-1S Roy VF-1A CF (general release) VF-1A CF (Toys R Us Japan Exclusive) VF-1D VF-1J Hikaru VF-1J Max VF-1J Miria VF-1S Strike VT-1 VE-1 Q-Rau 1/48: 15 VF-1A Hikaru (original) VF-1S Roy (original) VF-1A Max x2 VF-1A Low-vis x2 VF-1S Hikaru x2 VF-1S Roy (rerelease) x2 VF-1A Hikaru (rerelease) VF-1J Hikaru w/ FAST Packs x2 VF-1J Max w/ FAST Packs x2 FAST packs: 6 On pre-order YF-19 (rerelease - unsure of scale) 1/48 VF-1J Miria x2

Both versions of the Hikaru VF-1J seem to be available (with or without the fast packs) at the following sites (and probably more): Valkyrie Exchange Twin Moons Anime Blasto Toys There are fast packs currently available that are sold individually. They contain both the standard Super and Strike types. The "TV type" fast packs only seem to come with the new 1/48 VF-1J, and I'm not sure what the differences will be between those and the ones already released. Hope that helps.

Have there been any pictures of the new FPs yet? All I've seen is the VF-1J by itself.