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That is sweet! Was anything ever done with the model? A resource for a game or film? Did anyone ever print one out?

I hope not, I wouldn't mind buying more exclusives (just not the weathered versions).

Graham had stated in the past that Yamato was done with the 1/48 line and to this day they're still making repaints. Go Yamato!

Who is Graham?

The 1/48 line of VF-1s, for all intents and purposes is now EOL. There are not likely to be anymore of them released, other than the Kakizaki version which is going to be shipped in Sep.

The 1/60 V2 VF-1 is a new line which has only started just last July. there are a lot more colors coming (canon and non-canon i guess), and have quite a bit more variety than the 1/48s.

Both to me looks great and are more or less anime accurate and has both their advantages and flaws as well. Whatever you do, unless you are very sure of what you are getting, I wouldn't advise a V1, unless it is going for really dirt cheap.

The biggest draw of the 1/48 is the size, and its fighter mode. Of course, now that it is EOL and more or less replaced by the new 1/60 V2 line, prices have started to come down somewhat, it is pretty much value for money, just look ard to check out the prices.

The 1/60 v2 has quite a bit of variety and feature the 2 seaters that the 1/48s never had, thus a more complete line if you ask me and more to come!

Anyway, it all boils down to whether you just want one for display, in which case I'll recommend a 1/48. If you a completist, then you probably be more happy with the 1/60 v2.

But trust me. you won't stop with just one.

Wait, what? They are discontinuing the 1/48s? Really? Why? Still loving my angel bird, BTW..

Are we talking as mint or MIB, or just in general? I'd be shocked to get half of what I spent for my 1/72 in great condition.

Both. Mostly open but I gave my Godson a NIB yf21. And a couple of the original vf-1s NIB, come to think about it. Was there a lot of lead in those versions? A lot of metal , as I remember.

Take it out of the box and play with it, gosh!

Oh I am. I surely am. I most assuredly am.

If it does yellow I am planning on doing a custom paint job on it(which was the plan from the beginning , but I fell in love with it out of the box)

Does HLJ often have sales like this on Yamato Valks? What ones have been on sale before?

I got my Angel Bird! Thanks for the advice on the HLJ sale!

It is my first 1/48 yamato valk! I like it! Surprised that it is so light. Hardly any die cast metal, I assume? I haven't transformed it yet. Is it fragile?

I got a bunch of Macross Plus Valkyries at the turn of the century off Ebay. They are the YF-19, yf-21, and vf-11.

I always assumed they were 1/72 scale. I don't know much except they are from Yamato and I won them off Ebay in 2000-2001

Any know how much they are worth NIB and open and used with box?

I saw back in 2004 that the yf21 was going for an incredible amount NIB. I am sure that has changed.

So do you know, or know where I can find out how much they are worth?

Thanks!

Congrats on your purchase. These 2 will be the seeds of many more to come...

Ah, I actually had 2 of the vf-1a and 1d before. I still own 4 Valks from the Macross Plus series, 2 vf-11s and a yf-19 and a yf-21 , all purchased around 1999 to 2000 or so.

I am excited about getting the 1/48 Valk, though. I forgot how flimsy(?) the original 1/60 vf-1 was. Tell me the 1/48s are more sturdy?

My bad. I didn't see them in the main listing of Mega Sales page but only the woodland GBP-1S armor.

It was a version one 1/60 Super VF-1J. I talked them down to $44, which I think was fair.

I also put in an order for the angel bird! Word!

Pretty satisfied.

"It's too late, the 1/48 angel bird is gone."

Huh?

Glad to be of assistance, but sorry man, shipping is not free unfortunately. the cost I've mentioned does not include shipping since it varies by region as well as type of shipping.

Yeah, I checked it out.. About a $100 or so. not bad.

After I I get tired of that paint scheme(unless I fall in love with it) I may try my hand at a custom paint job...

sorry to all who are thinking of selling their Version 1s, but my advise is that for $75 with the 1/48s and the new 1/60s? It is simply too expensive.

Pay abit more and I'm sure you can get a 1/48. In fact just a few days ago, you could get a brand new 1/60 V2 for only about $66USD (no including shipping of course)!

So, if you really want a good deal, my recommendation is to wait for a sale from HLJ or anywhere else, or just a grab a 1/48 at reduced price (Angel Birds @ 5920yen HLJ, is a steal no matter how you look at it).

Whatever it is, don't waste your time effort and money to start your collection with a V1. 0But of course, that is just me. You might think differently.

Wow. This helps a lot. Do you work for HLJ? j/k... Shipping is free did you say?

I think I am going to order the 1/48 angel bird... as well as get the version 1... if I can talk them down... I think $50 would be fair all considering.. That is my price point anyways..

Please visit the link for a comprehensive list of releases from the last 10 years

http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=29393

The Version 2s (starting from Roy Focker, please see the list in above link for the subsequent releases) were only out July last year. You can check out HLJ for some of the box arts. but basically, all the V2s have a cover flap at the front of the box which the version 1s did not have, so its very easy to differentiate versions 1 and 2s.

Thanks, Bluemax and everybody else.

I think I am going to buy an old version Strike Valkyrie 1/60 version for about $75

Think it is worth it?

What year did the new 1/60s come out? How do I know, does it say the year on the box, or does its say version 2?

v2 started July 19, 2008.

And about which one looks the most accurate to the lineart; why don't you look at the gallery posts and decide yourself?

The only thing I am sure is: everyone has his own standard and points of particular interests, thus a different answer.

I have looked through the gallery, mostly at the 1/48s, which I was favoring...

It is hard to tell though, with out actually holding one. There is a 1/60 strike V `near me that I was thinking about getting soon. That is one of the reasons I am asking.

What are the years for the 1/60s?

What does this mean?

"Perfect Transformation versions."

So which version has the best fighter version according to the line art?

Thanks for all the responses.

Also, when were the 1/60 version 1 discontinued? and when was the version 2 started?

What does this mean?

"Perfect Transformation versions."

So which version has the best fighter version according to the line art?

Thanks for all the responses.

I was wondering which of the Yamato VF1s were most accurate to the anime, specifically in fighter mode?

I was wondering in regards to scale, 1/48 or 1/60? 1/60 version 1 or version 2?

How about in batteroid mode?

thanks! This is my first post BTW!