vt102

On 1/21/2026 at 9:21 PM, jenius said:

I think I'm leaning more toward a straight review of the GBP but with a few comparisons. I've wrestled with format a bunch but I think I'm going to review the DX GBP Accessory (both Hikaru and Roy's colors) in one video like I just did with the multiple Yamato releases... it will just focus on the GBP and not the VF-1 toys unless I notice something along the way that shows me the VF-1 toys aren't just exact reissues.  

Still patiently waiting for that DX VT superostrich review. 

On 3/21/2025 at 7:34 PM, sh9000 said:

1/60 CF VF-1A and HMR CF VF-1A.

I love those early Yamatos. Something about that iridescent cockpit.

Found my Chara works vol. 1 also.

I was going through one of my bins and I came across these. I forgot I had them especially that little SD kit. Also came across a box of my 1/144 Chara Works vol. 2 planes. Hopefully the picture size is ok?

7 hours ago, Radioguy said:

I went through hell getting Luna Park to make it right, and will never forget it.

So what happened? They basically turned me down.

On 1/30/2026 at 6:09 PM, Shawn said:

Can I just re-rant on Bandai completely blowing it on the VT-1 tailfins...seriously this looks idiotic. I have a burner DX VF-1D...how hard is it to swap out the tailfin backpack on a DX?
Where are the DX disassemblers around here...is it hard?
The orange on the VF-1D is slightly off, but maybe it wouldn't be that noticeable if I squint.

 

At least your tailfin is not broken. 😔 I still haven't fixed mine yet.

On 4/5/2025 at 2:23 PM, vt102 said:

I came across a Tamashii Nations pop up store. Picked up the J. Missed out when it first came out, and the re release last year. 

PER THE RULES

 

 

Mods: sorry. 

On 4/7/2025 at 9:37 PM, MKT said:

Is this referring to the TN store exclusive DX Chogokin VF-1J Hikaru?

Yes. The one the got re-released last year with the included missiles.

I came across a Tamashii Nations pop up store. Picked up the J. Missed out when it first came out, and the re release last year. 

PER THE RULES

18 hours ago, grogall said:

Great another regurgitated VF-1J! 🙈 Instead of delivering something new that most people would actually buy... Like Max VF-1A D.Y.R.L or Kakazaki VF-1J from the TV series... Must be assigned to a low level product manager, with no knowledge of the series! 🤮But eh! At least you get missiles wich should have been included with the first release! 🙊

Maybe so.... But I'm glad I stumbled upon this pop up store. I didn't get a chance to get the original J, let alone this one last year. So I'm a happy camper. 

Some of the Macross items. The ones displayed were available for sale.

If anyone is in the Osaka area. The Daimaru Umeda building has a Tamashii Nations pop up shop in there (till October 2025). There is also the Pokemon and Tomica stores in there too.

1 hour ago, Shawn said:

Imai did the Full Size tailfin on their VT-1 Prototype in 1984-just adding fuel to the fire

Re-found the pic so thought I'd share

 

Wow. I never knew Imai was thinking of making a VT1? Too bad they never released it.

7 hours ago, Shawn said:

I've looked and can't find an answer yet-did the back plate on the 1990 VF-1S Super say 1990, or 1984? Or a mix?
This auction for a 1990 (partial landing gear doors, plastic wheels, funky head, heat shield) but has a 1984 stamped back plate which I thought was odd, and perfect for this thread.

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b1171148764

I thought there was a black sticker covering the stamped date?

22 hours ago, borgified said:

The $85 USD HMR 1j & GBP deal is gone @vt102. Only 7 was available and it was quickly snapped up from last night. 
 

I’ll post the link when I find it as it’s another seller that’s offering it, but at $125 USD. 
 

Edit:

https://www.amazon.com/spirits-HI-METAL-Armored-Valkyrie-Machine/dp/B0BRX6H6GL/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=3R7OCL8PJC4UN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SzZBrsEcL1HOe4cGK3ZiVRlM2ajTZwYmmEggTdXbadAJS-fI4nYR_25ytnqHmY52Cs6aEJPozxBH37CeppVhfklD-c_EfbmBP8EY_yiJ4wNwfszelTEfvgucLgifD06lDQdfvTo4Dh8D-UbU1vZJ45kdR7bsg_mE22hPDZMbZsKiDjlCntlUo4TTmQCtuojHQwcWYBiVtyZYH3-Ah7KCnQ.jLw3X_N-V_lPBpDVVx5hJTYGEpl-dTx_eR9JZp13GK4&dib_tag=se&keywords=bandai+spirits+hi-metal+r+macross+revival&qid=1736568912&sprefix=bandai+spirits+hi-metal+r+macross+revival%2Caps%2C148&sr=8-4&tag=transformers-20
 

Don’t be whining and complaining about where’s the $85 USD deal. The opportunity is LONG GONE. 

Thank you. And I wasn't complaining.... I was tempted at that price.

18 hours ago, MACROSS25 said:

Hi-metal Armored valkyrie , free shipping , go go go!

 

Link please. The one I see is over $400.

9 hours ago, Radioguy said:

Now you can regift it. 😄

Why?? Is it that bad?

My Christmas present from my kids. 

7 hours ago, tekering said:

That's exactly my point, see:

That's how they're supposed to look.

Awesome 👍. I guess I will try and just glue it, instead of trying to figure out how to disassemble the backpack.

6 hours ago, Froy said:

So. Few days ago popped the Ostrich out of the box.

Fortunately nothing broken or seriously damaged.

But found something really odd. 

Unlike the YF-21 that seemed to have enough clearance between the head laser and the plastic trays my Ostrich was rubbing the left rear stabilizer hardly enough to remove some paint

But even more weird, the cover is showing stress marks in the part of both stabilizer and even a tiny hole on the left side

The box only was dinged on one of the corners and it didn't show signs of crushing. Even the box of my 21 got a bit crushed but no damages to the toy

Consider yourself lucky. My plastic clamshell cover has that same hole. I'm guessing it's from the fin poking through. And for some snapping off from that pressure shifting around. And by the way all 3 of my boxes(actual shipping box, the brown outer box, and the actual VT box)are free of damages. 

@tekering can the booster pack still be put on with the fins fixed outward position? If so, I will probably pin and glue directly into the side edges of the backpack, not the hinge/snapped area.

6 hours ago, Shawn said:

How did you get the little nub stuck in the tail fin to roll over so you could glue something to it? Mine is really wedged in there the wrong way.

You sure Shawn? I thought mine was like that too (rolled inwards). But upon further inspection, it is at normal level.

6 hours ago, tekering said:

The fins don't have to fold for transformation.  Just glue it!

I have thought about doing that. The fins don't fully fold...true, but they do move ... A little, from angled, to vertical.

6 hours ago, Agent-GHQ said:

No breakage(s)… but here’s the shipping case of the VT-1 since 1984 

Oh my God!

6 hours ago, Agent-GHQ said:

Ooooh that instant joy from cracking a sealed case…. 

Oh my God!