bryan_f_davis@yahoo.com

Hey Fortress Max. Yup. The 1/60 VF-0 is larger than the 1/48 VF-1 Valks. Overtechjunkie is right. The smaller the scale the larger the item. So, the VF-0 is actually a larger fighter jet than the VF-1. Which makes sense, considering it is the first of it's class. By time Macross opens, many years have gone by, and the Valkyries have been much improved, and even smaller. Hell, they dont have the fuel issues the 0 did. God. I just read what I wrote. I am a nerd. With that, I am out of here. SNAP!

You know I'm down. All my 1:48 valks will need these bad boys! SNAP!

Ditto. No offense to anyone but weathering is often way over done. This is a perfect example of a "clean" Valk ready for duty at the airshow. 359454[/snapback] I am blown away at this kit. How on earth can one get their hands on one of these? ...dare I ask how much it will cost? It is amazing. Yamato needs to hire this guy to get out the 1/48 scale fast pack YF-19, ID, Ostrich (DYRL) and the Elint Seeker (DYRL). One more 1/48 Valk that needs to be made...the 1A Max (TV). Sweet. Great work man. Cheers!

You should call them collector's items and then it won't sound so weird. I think the fact that there is lots of attention to detail (see the fast packs) it kind of puts the valk into a adult collector price range as opposed to the "kid who pesters his mom for one" pricerange. Of course that might not have anything to do with actual value but it sounds more grown up. http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search.dl...prclo=&saprchi= If you look on ebay though the real price is about the $130-$135 mark. Shopping around helps. But again for me it is that added shipping cost that hurts the most. 359497[/snapback] Are the 1/48 Yamatos worth their hefty price tag? Yes. But... The prices of these beauties are frightening. I have to work a second job just to support my Macross habbit. They are just "collector's items" or toys, but they are more than that. They are a piece of your childhood that is everything you ever wanted, and more. Not to bash on Toynami, but their Masterpiece Collection does not hold a candle to a 1/48 valk. Nothing does. As far as detail, posability, and the ONLY valkryie that does NOT need removeable parts to fully transform, they cannot be beat. Not to mention the bigger size adds so much to these wonderful works of art. I know, I know, its okay to "love" your toys, just don't "love" them. I felt the same way too. Back when all I could get my hands on were Toynami toys. But once you get a 1/48 valk, your entire perspective on your valk is raised to a whole new level. Look at it this way. Toynami's "Masterpiece" toys are floppy legged. Poorly detailed and painted. Have no QC coming out of the factory...I can go on and on. THey are priced at RT.com for 80 bucks a pop. I would like to say you get what you pay for, but I was so dissapointed with EVERY SINGLE ONE of my vf-1 toynami valks. They, to me, are worth MAYBE 20 bucks a piece. ANd that is just because the box rocks. But my 48 valk, my first one, I paid over 200 bucks for it. And it was worth every penny. Just my two cents.

Same thing happened to me, Promethuem5. All fans need to head caution when operating the chest piece/putting missles in or out of said chest piece. Fragile. But after I fixed it, I put it on my Hikary 1J, and I swear by Minmei, it is amazing. Every Macross fan should own one...even if they have to work a second job to support their macross habiit (like I do). Cheers!

I busted mine off too. (The tiny "Y" hinge inside the chest). BE VERY, VERY CAREFUL fellow macross fans. But behold. Once you have it together, the GMB is a work of art. Breathtaking. And...I am sorry you are missing your B missiles! That is very Toymani of Yamato to do that.

That is propitious, for lack of a better word. Keep it up man! Looks amazing!

I am impressed. I have been working on my CF since I got it a few weeks back. No where near being done, but if it turns out half as good as yours, I am going to be a very happy man. I would like to see some more pics when you get the reds painted on the missile tips. A little detail, but I am sure it will add a lot of life to this already wonderful custom! Can you share your meathods of the exhaust blast marks? I think they look sweet. The weathering on the wing tips are amazing as well. Share some of your secrets! I should have mine done soon. I will post pics here when I do. Thanks for sharing! It looks amazing. Even my GF thinks so.

I remember seeing these on clearance at the blow out stores in Chicago when I was a kid. I have NEVER seen a picture of it. You cannot seem to find any pictures on line either! The pic the seller gives doesnt show anything. Does anyone have pictures of this set? I am curious to see the inside and outside, backside, and all the assesories that comes with it. And how tall is it? How long? Does anyone have any idea? I am not too impressed by the bad photo of the toy the seller has posted. Why is this considered the Holy Grail of Robotech toys? What makes it so special? Does anyone have a review of this toy? Thanks for the help eveyone!

If it is not too late, I would LOVE to order two, please! I am new here, so can you please email me and let me know how to sent the payment? Do you accept paypal? Or would you like a Money Order? In advance, let me thank you again for this wonderful custom 1S Head! I always wanted to make a custom VF-IS for Max and Miriya upgrades from their 1J valks! Question... Did I read it right that you are doing ANIME hands too? If so, please put me down for those. I would like a pair for each of my 1/48 valks...we're looking at five pairs. Thanks man! -Bryan D. bryan_f_davis@yahoo.com Bryan F. Davis 5419 Hollywood Blvd. Suite C, #103 Hollywood, CA 90027