ChristopherB

Hello Fellow Hasegawa Fans, (DYRL and/or TV Series Release Valkyries) 1.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1A Fighter Valkyrie 2.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1A "Low Visibility" Fighter Valkyrie 3.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1A "Angel Birds" Fighter Valkyrie 4.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1A "Clear Red" Fighter Valkyrie 5.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1A "Clear Red Event Only" Fighter Valkyrie 6.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1D Fighter Valkyrie 7.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1D "Virgin Road" Fighter Valkyrie 8.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1J Fighter Valkyrie 9.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1J "Clear Blue" Fighter Valkyrie 10.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1J "Clear Blue Event Only" Fighter Valkyrie 11.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1J "Max & Millia" Fighter Valkyrie 12.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1S Fighter Valkyrie 13.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1S "Clear Green" Fighter Valkyrie 14.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1S "Clear Green Event Only" Fighter Valkyrie 15.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1S "Metal Plated" Fighter Valkyrie, Limited Edition 16.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1(A/J/S) "Clear/Clear Event Only" Fighter Valkyrie 17.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1(A/J) Super Valkyrie 18.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1(A/S) Super/Strike Valkyrie Version 1 19.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1(A/S) "Metal Plated" Strike Valkyrie 20.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1(A/S) Super/Strike Valkyrie Version 2 21.) Hasegawa 1/72 VE-1 "Elintseeker" Valkyrie 22.) Hasegawa 1/72 VT-1 "Super Ostrich" Valkyrie (DYRL and/or TV Series Release Battroids) 23.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1(A/J/S) Battroid Valkyrie 24.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1A Super Battroid Valkyrie 25.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1S Strike Battroid Valkyrie 26.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1S "Minmay Guard" Strike Battroid Valkyrie (Macross Plus Valkyries) 27.) Hasegawa 1/72 YF-19 Fighter Valkyrie 28.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-19A "Ravens" Fighter Valkyrie 29.) Hasegawa 1/72 YF-21 Fighter Valkyrie 30.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-22 S Fighter Valkyrie (Macross Zero Valkyries) 31.) Hasegawa 1/72 F-14 Fighter 32.) Hasegawa 1/72 Mig-29 Fighter 33.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-0S Fighter Valkyrie 34.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-0S "Metal Plated" Fighter Valkyrie, Limited Edition 35.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-0A Fighter Valkyrie 36.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-0B Fighter Valkyrie 37.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-0D Fighter Valkyrie 38.) Hasegawa 1/72 SV-51 "Nora" Fighter Valkyrie 39.) Hasegawa 1/72 SV-51 "Ivanov" Fighter Valkyrie (Miscellaneous Releases) 40.) Hasegawa 1/72 Valkyrie Display Stand 41.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1 Valkyrie Weapon Set 42.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1 Valkyrie Photo-Etched Detail Set 43.) Hasegawa 1/72 Macross Option Decal #01 "Macross Plus Designs" 44.) Hasegawa 1/72 Macross Option Decal #02 "Character Model Designs" 45.) Hasegawa 1/72 Macross Option Decal #03 "Minmay Guard Version 1" 46.) Hasegawa 1/72 Macross Option Decal #04 "Minmay Guard Version 2" 47.) Hasegawa Macross Package Calendar 2002 48.) Hasegawa Various Promotional Posters 49.) Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1(A/J/S) Battroid Valkyrie Upgrade Parts It took me a little while to compile this list, and as you can see, it's quite long! Please feel free to post any corrections needed, and which kits you have and/or are missing. Sincerely, Christopher

For the love of God, what happened to that poor bootleg valkyrie? The difference between before and after is amazing. It looks like it was slowly roasted over an open fire, and then buried in sand for a month or two.

Valkyrie, Yeah, you've definitely got a good point there my friend! Hasegawa is the way to go. Hundred times better than the Imai/Bandai, cheaper than the Club-M, and a lot easier than dealing with resin. One on hand it's nice to have a top of the line Hasegawa Strike/Super with all of the bells and whistles, but you can build a really nice standard Has. kit with no pilot/weapons/photoetched parts for well under $50 to include shipping and paint. It just depends on how fanatical you are. My dream is to have a Hasegawa squadron of valkyries in all of the different schemes, and sitting on their own display stands. Sincerely, Christopher

Defects... Try as I might, I found none. You did a damn good job, thank you for sharing.

Definitely very interesting. Amazing pictures. Note to others: 1.) Look at pictures 2.) Click on link to read what actually happened 3.) Ask any questions not addressed by article 4.) End the day with the appearance that you know how to answer your own questions. Common Sense 101

Since you brought it up, let me add several more to the list of weird decisions: 1.) The Virgin Road VF-1D does not include the VF-1D photoetched parts. I mean, what the hell were they thinking? 2.) The VF-1D photoetched set includes (2) parts that can only be used with (2) missile pods, but the VF-1D kit is not made for fastpacks. 3.) As if that isn't bad enough, the normal photoetched parts set which costs almost as much as an entire VF-1D, does not include these (2) missile pod parts. 4.) You need (4) RMS-1 missiles to make (1) DYRL style Super/Strike kit, but the freaking Weapon Set only comes with (6), but yet it has (2) pilots, and (4) box missiles. So you cannot use the Weapon Set to build (2) Super/Strike valkyries with the same DYRL missile load out. So if you want to build a "completely hooked up" Super Valkyrie with an actual pilot in the cockpit, you have to buy (4), count them (4) different Hasegawa items: a.) Super or Strike Valkyrie Kit ($16-$34) b.) Limited Edition VF-1D Kit ($16-$24) c.) Standard Photoetched Parts Set ($15-$18) d.) Weapon Set ($15-$18) Grand total for a "complete" VF-1: $77 (average price, shipping costs not included) Lord forbid you want a display stand, because that's going to cost you another: $12, but at least you get (2) in the box. I think that's it for now. No one ever said the hobby was cheap, but a little common sense goes a long way.

I understand what you are saying, but I agree with my good friend Stamen0083, that I have not heard of the original Super/Strike kits as being discontinued. There is also another flaw in your logic. The new kit does not include everything that you would get if you bought the Super and Strike separately. Obviously, you can get a Super and Strike kit for basically the same price as the new one, plus have two separate valkyries, but you do not get the VF-1J head with the new kit. That is the difference, and so if you want to make a Hikaru/Max/Millia VF-1J Super, you can't use the new Hasegawa kit in and of itself. We aren't talking decals here either or DYRL versus TV series differences, just the VF-1J head. As I said, I'm not knocking the new kit, but it does not replace the original Super release.

Best battroid version in my opinion. If you like to display not play, go for it. Personally, I wish I could afford a fleet of them, but then I would have to build and paint them all. Hasegawa rocks!

First of all, thank you for the pictures of the box contents. You can buy the normal Strike kit for around $16.00. These kits are selling for around $34, which is double that price. You only get (2) different things: New Boxart Hayao Decals That's it. I'll buy one as a collectible, but if I want to build a Super/Strike, I'll go for the previous release and save myself a lot of money. My honest opinion is that if Hasegawa can sell the Max/Millia set, which includes (2) valkyries for the standard amount, then I don't see why we shouldn't be able to get a true Super/Strike valkyrie kit for double the price. I love Hasegawa and their Macross kits kick ass, but I'm disappointed by this attempt to repackage something but not give us anything more substantive.

Wonderful job! I've always wanted to make a gerwalk Hasegawa, and it's nice to see that you took the initiative to do, what some of us have only imagined. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed.

The VB-6 looks great, thank you for posting the pictures. The colors they selected are perfect. Can't wait to get one, or maybe two if the price is right.

Devin, Great job! The decal set looks very nice. I haven't, nor will I buy a 1/60 Yamato GBP, but if I did, I would definitely get a set of your decals. I'm still waiting in vain for Hasegawa to release a 1/72 GBP kit, but that day may never come. Sincerely, Christopher

Hello, Some of old timers will recall, or perhaps would prefer not to, but back in the day, Rosario brought up the same thing, replete with his customary purple font, except he referred to him as scalpers. Back then though, it was the 1/55 valkyrie that was king. It all comes down to a rather simple explanation: A true fan of whatever the subject may be, wants everyone who is interested to share in, participate and have access to all of the same things he does. He doesn't hoard knowledge, rare kits, or brag/gloat about his ownership of the one-of-a-kind collectible that only he has. For him/her it's about sharing the love, not making a buck off his fellow fan. Everyone needs money, but making money by producing items in limited quantity so people fight over them and jack up the price is wrong. It's envitable, and it will continue to happen no matter what we say or do. It all comes down to principle, and it's part of life. Sincerely, Christopher

Sweet, please keep us updated. Don't get discouraged, because you have a ton of parts to paint, but it will be worth it. If you think a PG kit is big, check out my 1/48 GP04G sometime. The 1/48 Yamato only comes to it's crotch, and somehow that seems fitting.

I've been quietly and patiently following this saga from the beginning, and hoping/praying that Toynami would vindicate themselves somewhat after the MPC debacle. Yeah, the feet are a little big, and I don't claim to be an expert on exactly how it should look to be "anime" accurate, but by God, I'm really, really excited about this baby! I used to have one of the 1/55 red versions, and I thought it was better than sliced bread, but that was a long time ago, and now I know it was a "brick" compared to the latest incarnation. I really hope that the July 12 shipping date is correct. My final wish will be for Toynami to make a Beta.

Yes, that is definitely the 1/48 Club M. They didn't call it the "Ultimate" valkyrie for nothing. The Blue Roses Mike did for me has the flaps set up like that. Makes the 1/48 Yamato look like a toy that thousands of other people own.

Check out the fourth set of pictures down from the top. I'm not sure how the crewman standing on the left got into the military, because he appears to have permanent shorting of one leg. He's probably named "Stumpy," or something like that. Now, I'm not one to talk crap, at least not too much anyway, but the paint job on the airbrake behind the canopy is lacking. Drilled out holes would have been better, but at least half of the simulated holes have anything but round black spots. They're kind of all over the place. I'll admit that overall the builder did a very nice job, and the diorama is a nice touch. The panel lines are definitely way over done. I've ordered a kit for myself, and look forward to building it some day.

Interesting... So, I can either spend my money on a small version of a barbie doll with green hair, or purchase a transformable valkyrie. Tough choice. To each their own, but it's really weird seeing grown men buy plastic dolls. Oops, I meant to say, action figures, as if by changing the name, it's suddenly cool Metal_Massacre_79, What you said is pretty funny, but a the same time, really disturbing if you're being serious. If you're buying plastic dolls and hoping you can see up their dress, that's pretty damn sad. For a doll, they are pretty well sculpted.

Magnus, The part you are requesting is listed on the first page. You cannot obtain the gray portion without the white/off white part above it. Furthermore, both halves are glued together, so it's actually just one part. It is commonly referred to as: R-L2 and L-L2 Valkyries have air intakes, not "exhaust vents" located at the top of each leg. Haterist already figured out what you meant, but wanted to help you out for future reference. Thank you for "bearing" with me. So, does that mean your a polar bear or a brown bear?

Understood, edited my posts, it's up to others to follow suit or not. Joking around is one thing, but not when people are anxiously waiting for an update. My apologies. On good point though, is that the forum tells you who posted to the thread last and when, without you even having to click on the thread. If it wasn't "Jesse" or "Rob" who posted, then that probably means there has not been an update. I'll read and not post from this point forward. PS: By the way, it's "here, here" as opposed to "hear, hear."

The box are definitely justifies the admission price in my humble opinion.

Tanmen is definitely talented, but that apparently does not equate to good business sense.

Looks great Jesse! Now if we could only get our hands on a Club M 1/48 VF-22S Fighter! That would be sweet.

Very nice! You can still get the normal Strike version for a lot less, and it also comes with both missile pods, and the VF-1A head I believe. Not really sure what the difference is? Both kits only permit you to make (1) valkyrie if I remember correctly. I wonder if the only change to the decals will be the inclusion of all (4) Skull Squadron variants. The normal Strike comes with Roy, Hikaru and Max, and the normal Super comes with Hikaru, Max and Hayao.

4869 1/48 YF-23 Black Widow II Definitely sweet, I wouldn't mind having one to put next to the 19 and 21. Club M made a 1/48 22 didn't they? So all we would be missing is the YF/VF-20.