Draykov
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Nothing Macross DX related yet on the Tamashii Nations release calendar for the rest of the year except for the re-releases of the super/strike armor in April and the missile pack in June. I hate to give in to my juvenile need to speculate wildly until an official announcement, but if I were a betting man, I'd place my money squarely on a Roy VF-1S as the next DX release. The inclusion of emblems for Skulls 001 (in black), 012, and 013 in the armor set make it seem like any of those DRYL valks could be next. That and the fact that Skulls 011, 012. and 013 VF-1As have been on display at shows.
I've only been aware of the Bandai DX VF-1 for about a month, having been away from the hobby since before Arcadia was a thing. I don't know how some of you guys do it. I'm a grown-ass man and I can't sit still waiting to find out what's next.
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I can't vouch for the store yet, so a big CAVEAT EMPTOR on this one, but I did put in an order with them this week for the first time, so we'll see (fingers crossed). Anyway, Nin-Nin-Game.com has a few HMRs in stock, most of which are outrageously priced, but a few are relatively low...might be worth it if you can't find them at a decent price on Mandarake or elsewhere.
VT-1 Super Ostrich $85.45 (¥9545)
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40 minutes ago, Bolt said:
I'd say more like these were a strong clue..
Oh, absolutely this lends more credence to it. Of course, they also say "display only" as opposed to the proposed release dates visible on the missle set and FAST pack reissues...
...so their future release is not 100% confirmed.
What I meant by "tipping their hand" was that the Tamashii Web Exclusive Super/Strike pack that was already released includes squadron emblems for green 012 and blue 013. I'm assuming that release and the inclusion of those emblems pre-date this video showing the actual Valks. In my case, anyway, I had seen the contents of the FAST pack set prior to the VF-1As seen in the display in this video. My point being, even without the video, there were signs that more DYRL VF-1As were in the pipe.
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Speaking of Bandai teases...how often do they display stuff at shows that never sees the light of day? Because I'd be into this two-pack:
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Not sure if this is common knowledge yet, or if maybe I have incorrectly identified what's being displayed here, but it would seem that all of the VF-1As from DYRL Skull Squadron (Hikaru 011, Kakizaki 012, Max 013) are potentially going to receive the Bandai DX treatment. The swap-able squadron emblems in the Bandai DX Super/Strike pack kinda tipped that hand, however.
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31 minutes ago, beatsing said:
yeah there was a movie and a tv version of the cannon fodders, they have different heads and slightly different paintjobs iirc.
Also those ground crew came with the Yammie destroids, not the cannon fodder, iirc.
I like those ground crew better than the gundam crew.
If you're referring to the figs in the picture sqidd posted, I'm pretty sure those are the Hasegawa USAF ground crew (released in both 1/72 and in multiple sets in 1/48 scale back in the 80s).
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Having just recently started picking up Valks for the first time in a while, I'm still a bit out of the loop. I've been hunting down DXs and would love to see that line expand as it relates to old school Macross.
When might we know what Bandai has planned for the DX series? Is there a certain time of year where they might drop some hints? Perhaps Tokyo Toy Fair in June?
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I just recently learned about the Bandai DX and have been playing catch-up. I've got a DYRL VF-1S and the Max VF-1A en route. I originally started collecting way back during the initial Yamato 1/60 waves. I'm excited to get my hands on the Bandai Max TV type in particular. By the time the Yamato 1/48 one was released - well, I was pretty disillusioned by Yamato's release phases and had bowed out. It didn't help matters that my main supplier (Twin Moons Anime) was shutting down its operation, but even if they hadn't, I had run out of space and had other things to spend money on.
There is a lesson here somewhere, but damned if I can hear it over the cry of those DXs.
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Not sure if anyone else noticed this or even cares, but I thought it was an interesting bridge of two of my hobbies.
LEGO was at the San Diego Comic Con this past weekend and they had an MOC (my own creation) designed by none other than Shoji Kawamori using sets from the LEGO "Exo-Force" line.
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A day and a half and counting...I have a few other items that I may or may not be listing after these two auctions end. Even if I get the money I need, I still could use a little extra closet space.
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1 VF-1 2NV said:Wow. Close to $1000.
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Not too shabby...and 2/3 of my buyers have been super ninja quick with their payments. Thanks guys! On to round 2...PLACE BETS NOW!!!
1/48 Clear FAST Pack Parts - Degenki Hobby Magazine Exclusive
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Well, this first round ends today, but I hope to be putting up some more items soon...if not tonight, then definitely before the weekend.
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Well, kids, here is the situation: Daddy needs a new Canon L-series lens for his DSLR and those babies don't come cheap. I could never part with my Macross collection, but I've been hoarding a bunch of MIB Yamato 1/48 Macross items as back-up for when the revolution comes, and it's time to give them a good loving home where they won't sit in the closet, taking up space and being neglected.
First up on the block:
1/48 VF-1A Low Vis -- SOLD
1/48 VF-1J Max (Super) -- SOLD
1/48 VF-1J Miria (Super) -- SOLD
Watch this space for more items coming soon.
Round 2
1/48 Clear FAST Pack Parts - Degenki Hobby Magazine Exclusive
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I'm still waiting in vain for a Region-1 version of this show with decent subtitles. I'd settle for a Matrix-like "jack-in" lesson in Japanese.
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Weird. I was expecting the green/blue generic pilot. I don't know whether to be slightly disappointed or pleasantly surprised.
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I don't remember a flat 100% "no." Something more like "highly unlikely."
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Man, I wish they'd crank out some two-seaters.
The VF-1D has more canon variations possible (with minimal effort, i.e. repaints) than the VT-1 or VE-1, but the step-up cockpit design of the DYRL? 2 seaters would probably be easier to engineer in toy form. The VE-1 and VT-1 have been cult classics and the plane designs themselves have sort of inherited a legendary status as the holy grails of Macross collectibles from the impossible to find Bandai toys of yesteryear. They'd be sure to sell. However, they'd also require new molds for FPs and certain wing antenna and such. I don't know...it doesn't seem likely. As much as I'd love 'em, my wallet is pretty happy. The CF and GBP have been enough to bring me out of my Macross hermitage of late, but with the announcement of a 1/60 VF-0, my wallet is getting very nervous. As much as I love new Macross stuff from Yamato, it is a pricey hobby.
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What I'm looking for is specific to the VF-1 and something somewhat "different", but not so different as to be completely unrealistic. I painted a 1/48 Enigma (see custom toys section) and own a Low-Vis, so as much as I like the gray paint scheme, I'd like to try something new.
Yes, I know there's a paint scheme thread under fan works, and there's lots of VF-1 paint variants there that look great.
One scheme I'm thinking of is a variation on the VF-0B box art (red-oraange and white TEST model).
Not sure if I'll include fast packs on this one.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Well, it sounds like something like the USN trainer scheme might appeal to you. Or maybe the scheme the JASDF uses for their T-4 in regular:
...or Blue Impulse JASDF aerial demonstration team:
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The crisp, nonchalant salute and thumbs up at the end was priceless.
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Actually, I thought it looked more like a salute followed by a "you're number one" gesture.
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Megabug Gladiators! These were awesome! Anyone else have these as kids?
Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1
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Yeah, I'd see a DYRL version as more likely given that they've already done Hikaru's. Seems like easy money. But I'd be down for whatever...