ChristopherB

Video of parts being installed on a Bandai Hi-Metal R 1/100 VF-1J:

Our prototype 3D resin printed armor set prototype: 

Custom armor set made for a Wave 1/100 VF-1J, this shows the intended color scheme and so forth that can be achieved:

Hello,

I'm very happy to announce and reveal the pictures for our recently completed prototype.  I'm planning to sell it as a ready to install finished "toy" armor set for use with a toy Valkyrie, while also being offered in model kit unfinished form.  Which is why I'm posting this thread in both the model and toy section so it will get more views and interest.  This is an actual creation by Shoji Kawamori himself and not some fan art/fetish.  https://www.macross2.net/m3/sdfmacross/vf-1j-armoredgerwalk.htm

It has been released a single time more than 30 years ago by a single garage kit company in Japan, and maybe 10 or less were made.  I'm the only known person in the world who owns the original, plus improved version as well as (2) built 1/100 Armored GERWALK kits.  That's why I wanted to make it available as a ready to play/build armor set for an existing toy VF-1 so it's readily accessible for all Macross fans!

It's been more than (20) years in the making through lots of disappointment and also success I never gave up to make this a reality.  I have to give a lot of credit to my good friend @magicsp00n and partner in this endeavor.  He and I worked together to come up with the Armored GERWALK (AG) armor set.  Tony is very talented and I sincerely appreciate everything!  

As some of you know the history there was a contest, we started with the Yamato 1/48 in coordination with @fulcy.  Later on in 2018 I invested a lot of money to finish the first two completed AG resin kits, which can be seen in this thread:

https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/45289-armored-gerwalk-project-vf-1/#comment-1376974

I decided to use the Bandai Hi-Metal R (HMR) 1/100 VF-1 as the underlying base for the AG set for several reasons.  The size, the price, the availability, the flexibility, a plethora of VF-1 variants, because Tony & I owned quite a few, our friends love them, most Japanese resin kits especially transformable ones are that scale, plus all of the various 1/100 model kits to display alongside, 3D print size, material usage, shipping costs, and most importantly the great detail and fit of the Bandai HMR GBP-1 armor which has many similarities to the AG set in the legs, arms, forearms, and so forth.  

I hope to offer additional scale/manufacturer options in the future.  We're not yet ready to offer these for sale, the purpose of this thread is to show off the prototype, and I've commissioned a finished (painted/weathered/decaled) set to share with everyone soon.  To be clear we don't plan to make any structural or detail changes to the prototype at this time, we're happy with what we have.

We plan to sell unfinished 3D printed boxed armor sets, finished boxed armor sets, and I have been working with someone to make posters, T-shirts, patches and then the box art.  I'm hoping my good friend @Anasazi37might be willing to make the waterslide decals since he's the best I've ever met.  To be clear, we have no plan to sell the STL files to protect our investment of time and money.  Unfortunately as many of you know, there's some dishonest people that pirate other people's work.

To be clear, this armor set will work with any HMR VF-1, except of course for two seater variants which I would like to make modifications to another set in the future.  Your feedback regarding the following will be appreciated:

1.) Would you consider to buy a set, if so how many, and would you prefer an unfinished set and/or a professionally built limited edition set ready to install keeping in mind the price will be as reasonable as possible?

2.) Taking into consideration the price of a Bandai HMR VF-1J & GBP-1 set upon release to present being $150 to $200 and the fact it's mass produced.  What would you consider to be a reasonable price for limited production and never before released set of 3D printed AG armor unfinished with a box, box art, and a finished AG armor set with the same?

3.) I'm considering to offer finished AG armor sets that are customized to the specific VF-1 Valkyrie you will display it with.  For example, a Max & Milia blue/red/white scheme and so forth.  Please let me know if this interests you.

4.) Lastly we would require a down payment especially for a finished set since the artist has to be paid for the commission, but likewise for a reasonable deposit for 3D printed kits due to material costs, time and to verify the commitment of the customer.

Sincerely,

Christopher & Tony 

@Big shaha I love it!

@RaikkonenThanks for your inquiry.  Yes, the armor is meant to attach securely much like the Bandai HMR GBP-1 set.  Although I haven't "swooshed" one around, I think it'll do quite well.  Even though the AG is most likely more heavy than the GBP-1, I'm sure it could fly via GERWALK mode to where the action is, but I'm sure it would be quite top heavy and not very maneuverable.  Most likely they were used at strategic points as a last line of defense rather than being offensive.  Elegoo Saturn resin printer was used by Tony to make the prototype as well as future orders.

Here's video showing how everything attaches:

Greetings to everyone, I apologize for not posting for a while, and I appreciate everyone who has kept this thread going!

@djivaldi7The VF-1AG (Armored GERWALK) is an official design and was released only one time by a garage kit company in extremely limited numbers a long time ago.  You can see this thread for more information about the kits I have on display:

https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/45289-armored-gerwalk-project-vf-1/#comment-1376974

I'm also happy to announce that a prototype AG amor set, which is a 3D printed model kit has been completed and both finished and unfinished versions will be offered for sale soon.  The AG set will be for use with the Bandai 1/100 Hi-Metal R VF-1 Valkyries.  We hope to make additional sets available in the future for different scales and manufacturers.  You can find more information here:

https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/51560-vf-1ag-armored-gerwalk-3d-printed-prototype/

Amazing posts by @vt102, @Convectuoso and others, I'll do my best to share some cool stuff with everyone soon!

Prototype AG Armor Set with opening shoulder missile hatches, cockpit armor opens, turret rotates, gun barrels move independently via balljoints, etc

This amazing 1/100 Armored GERWALK set for the Wave VF-1 model kit was very inspirational!  Our finished prototype will look quite similar in painting and details.

Hello,

I'm very happy to announce and reveal the pictures for our recently completed prototype.  It's been more than (20) years in the making through lots of disappointment and also success I never gave up to make this a reality.  I have to give a lot of credit to my good friend @magicsp00n and partner in this endeavor.  He and I worked together to come up with the Armored GERWALK (AG) armor set.  Tony is very talented and I sincerely appreciate everything!  

As some of you know the history there was a contest, we started with the Yamato 1/48 in coordination with @fulcy.  Later on in 2018 I invested a lot of money to finish the first two completed AG resin kits, which can be seen in this thread:

https://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/topic/45289-armored-gerwalk-project-vf-1/#comment-1376974

I decided to use the Bandai Hi-Metal R (HMR) 1/100 VF-1 as the underlying base for the AG set for several reasons.  The size, the price, the availability, the flexibility, a plethora of VF-1 variants, because Tony & I owned quite a few, our friends love them, most Japanese resin kits especially transformable ones are that scale, plus all of the various 1/100 model kits to display alongside, 3D print size, material usage, shipping costs, and most importantly the great detail and fit of the Bandai HMR GBP-1 armor which has many similarities to the AG set in the legs, arms, forearms, and so forth.  

I hope to offer additional scale/manufacturer options in the future.  We're not yet ready to offer these for sale, the purpose of this thread is to show off the prototype, and I've commissioned a finished (painted/weathered/decaled) set to share with everyone soon.  To be clear we don't plan to make any structural or detail changes to the prototype at this time, we're happy with what we have.

We plan to sell unfinished 3D printed boxed armor sets, finished boxed armor sets, and I have been working with someone to make posters, T-shirts, patches and then the box art.  I'm hoping my good friend @Anasazi37might be willing to make the waterslide decals since he's the best I've ever met.  To be clear, we have no plan to sell the STL files to protect our investment of time and money.  Unfortunately as many of you know, there's some dishonest people that pirate other people's work.

To be clear, this armor set will work with any HMR VF-1, except of course for two seater variants which I would like to make modifications to another set in the future.  Your feedback regarding the following will be appreciated:

1.) Would you consider to buy a set, if so how many, and would you prefer an unfinished set and/or a professionally built limited edition set ready to install keeping in mind the price will be as reasonable as possible?

2.) Taking into consideration the price of a Bandai HMR VF-1J & GBP-1 set upon release to present being $150 to $200 and the fact it's mass produced.  What would you consider to be a reasonable price for limited production and never before released set of 3D printed AG armor unfinished with a box, box art, and a finished AG armor set with the same?

3.) I'm considering to offer finished AG armor sets that are customized to the specific VF-1 Valkyrie you will display it with.  For example, a Max & Milia blue/red/white scheme and so forth.  Please let me know if this interests you.

4.) Lastly we would require a down payment especially for a finished set since the artist has to be paid for the commission, but likewise for a reasonable deposit for 3D printed kits due to material costs, time and to verify the commitment of the customer.

Sincerely,

Christopher & Tony 

Bandai Chogokin all new, all mint in sealed boxes, sealed in brown box and/or mint in sealed plastic!  

Prices are negotiable within reason and I always love offering package deal discounts.  The more you spend, the more you save!

13.) Bandai Chogokin VF-31S Siegfrid Arad Molders

w/ MISB Armored Parts Set for VF-31S Siegfrid: $475

Used opened set just sold for $425:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/404331062191

14.) Bandai Chogokin VF-31AX Kairos Plus Hayate Immelmann

https://www.ebay.com/itm/354874971645:  $245

w/ MISB Armored Parts Set for VF-31AX Kairos Plus Hayate Immelmann

https://www.ebay.com/itm/155292363572:  $270

w/ MISB VF-31AX Kairos Plus Hayate Immelmann Super Ghost Set

https://www.ebay.com/itm/185968078798:  $160

w/ MISB Display Stand

Package Deal Price:  $600

Bandai Reissues all new, all mint in sealed boxes and/or mint in sealed plastic!  

Prices are negotiable within reason and I always love offering package deal discounts.  The more you spend, the more you save!

7.) VF-1S Super: $350 SOLD

8.) VF-1A Hikaru Super: $450 SOLD

9.) VF-1A Max Super: $450 SOLD

10.) VF-1S: $200 SOLD

11.) VF-1J Max: $250 SOLD

12.) VF-1J Milia: $250 SOLD

Prices are negotiable within reason and I always love offering package deal discounts.  The more you spend, the more you save!

Full amount sales preferred; however, installment plans will be considered for large purchases.  Please let me know what you want to buy, how much down, and how long to pay in full.

Trades entertained for 1/55 custom Valkyries, especially the Rosario Love VT-1 boxed armor set, VT-1/VE-1, Jung Chao and others.  Please message me with what you have.

Hello,

My parents are selling their house to move to a retirement community, so I need to ship my (10) boxes of Macross toys/kits in the attic, plus another (4) large boxes in Chicago.  I have to make room by clearing out some of my duplicates.  I've created a separate thread for Macross items.  These toys are all new or like new condition, mint in box, not played, not displayed, no major yellowing or paint/decal damage for any of the vintage toys, complete, very nice boxes and probably some of the best examples you can find for sale.  Some are mint in sealed box and mint in sealed plastic.  VT-1 has some off white sections due to age, but that's to be expected with 40+ year old vintage collectibles.  I've kept the boxes closed and prefer to keep them that way.  Selling them in the same condition as purchased many years ago.

23+ years Macross World Member, more than $50,000 in sales on MW with 100% positive feedback!  Shipping will be via LBC, DHL, FedEx or Post Office Airmail with tracking.  PayPal Friends & Family preferred, and buyer pays for delivery.  I prefer to sell to someone who will buy as many as possible, so priority given to them. 

I'm basing the VT-1 price off the recent sale of one in slightly worse condition, yellowed areas and box not as nice as mine for $1,500.  Taking into account that the VE-1 is even more rare and thus more valuable:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/125994690018 

1.) Bandai VT-1 $1,500 SOLD

2.) Bandai VE-1 $1,500 SOLD

Damaged & opened box VF-1S Strike just sold for more than $800:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/295763395351

3.) Bandai VF-1S w/ Strike Armor $750 SOLD

This Valkyrie just sold for $280, although not as nice as mine:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/143767296995

4.) Bandai VF-1S Super (1990) $250 SOLD

Not as nice as mine Takatoku VF-1S Super just sold for more than $650:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/186011095222

5.) Takatoku VF-1S Super $625 SOLD

6.) Takatoku VF-1 w/ GBP-1 Armor $625 SOLD

Macross Items Moved To New Post:  

Bump:  Prices lowered and sold items updated.  Some great stuff here, please message me if something interests you.

Bump:  Prices added for all available items, if I missed anything please let me know so I can account for it.  Reasonable offers, and package deal discounts entertained please contact me via MW Messenger.  Selling because my father who is almost 90 fell down and I would love to visit him this year.  Unfortunately it's gotten pretty expensive to travel internationally.  Thanks in advance!

Amazing, so much detail, really enjoying seeing this project as it progresses!

I'm sorry to hear you're considering to sell for whatever reason, it's happened to many of us in the past.  6 years ago I needed to raise a large amount for a down payment on our dream house.  I sold our 2nd car locally, my model railroad collection locally and then my Valkyrie collection internationally here on Macross World to fellow collectors.  That gave me the funds I needed, and I subsequently rebuilt my collection to be even larger.  It was a bummer at the time, but it allowed me to really focus on and identify what I truly enjoy collecting the most.  Which is the super rare Macross resin kits, especially the transformable ones.  So don't feel bad, you can always collect again later.

Unfortunately, international shipping is pretty expensive for various reasons.  As someone said, much better to sell locally and do meet ups at safe places whenever possible, or my preference is to ship via cash on delivery.  It protects both parties, they don't pay until they get their package and you don't risk losing your item. 

Good luck!

Bump, I decided to go through all of my cabinets to see what was hiding up there.  Was happy to find some cool stuff, but I'm running out of room.  My wife is going to kill me when she finds out I hired a carpenter to build more display cabinets.  haha  Thanks for looking, please contact me directly via MW Messenger instead of posting here.  Thanks in advance! 

PS: Here's some more pictures!

This is great news, and 1/100 has always been my favorite scale for anime collectibles!

@yellowlightmanThat's correct, good information!  These are great kits @Bolt and very reasonable prices, I'm definitely tempted.  Good luck with the sale my friend.

Bump again!

Greetings @26662 and I hope you're doing well, my apologies for the late reply to your inquiry.  I have a really large collection of resin kits, but I cleared out most of the duplicates already because I was running out of space.  Plus I would rather share than hoard.  So, nothing is being offered for sale, but if you had anything specific in mind and the price was right I would entertain further discussion.

I'm still looking for custom 1/55 Valkyries if anyone knows of one for sale.  Pictures of Rosario Love's Ultimate VT-1 Super Ostrich if someone saved any, please post them to this thread.  Likewise any cool pictures of other 1/55 customs would be appreciated, I'm trying to document as many as possible.  Thanks in advance! 

I'm glad you found one, please keep us posted with the upgrades you add, I'm excited to see what you do.  Plus it would be cool to print one in 3D with your mods and save my original resin kit.

Yes, I'm hoping that my kit will be built soon, all I have is the 3D printed one sold at the Wonder Festival, but an improved 3D file is a great option.  Please let me know if you find a good one.

This is amazing!  I really love the colors you used, they just pop!  I have the green and red version of this Bandai 1/72 model kit, but I would love to have the boosters.  If you could give some information about where you found them, it would be greatly appreciated.