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Maybe Yamato would consider a 1/55 or 1/50 scale for the M+ valks to match up to that of the 1/48 VF-1. Not too big yet not too small for sufficient details to be implemented, not to mentioned improved sculpt and features, given that they have the 1/72 scale as a base design. Would appreciate if they improve on the overall looks of the VF-11B and the YF-21 but not YF-19 as its is currently being re-design. Please include Fps as a set together with the valk as it wouldnt be inpractical to be released as a separate set by itself Cheers

Awesome work moose, considering that it is handpainted, you are still able to produce such a even coat and smooth surface. Cheers

Hey alftien, If you want are ordering from devin, would you like to join orders together with me, that way we can save on the shipping cost. By the way im also interested in the 1/48 Valkyrie as well the 1/48 Fps set..would get 4 of each as well as the blueroses and minmay guard if they are available in 1/72 scale. Cheers

Hi Devin, Besides the 1/48 scale, will the minmay guard decals be done in other scales like 1/60, 1/55 or 1/72. Howbout the Blueroses decals? When would you be offering the 1/48 valkyrie and 1/48 Fps stickers/decals for ordering again? Thanks Cheers

Damn QC checker....the fate of our toys. Maybe Yamato should take a leaf out of Bandai in regards to QC. Cheers

Those pictures featuring Takatoys toys stickers on the Low Vis are way cool!!! Yamato should take a leaf from our custom stickers makers Devin and Takatoys. I may sound mean, but hey we are paying for an expensive toy which is a top of the line product, shouldnt they at least give us decent stickers? But anyway props to those who doing those sticker/decals, cos they are doing a beautiful job!! Hey Noel, if you could get some of these stickers i would love some, see wether you could order through VE or Takatoys himself. Im sure many of us here in SG would love such quality stickers. Cheers

Beautiful ART work VF-18S hornet!!!! Awesome. Any art form available in battroid mode? Especially VF-1S Hikaru in Strike battroid from the last scene in DRYl with the earth behind him as a back drop would be cool Cheers

Arrgggh, I missed out on them again. Sheesh is there anywhere to get them cheap without forking a price thats equivalent to a 1/48 for them? <_<

Gummi resin pilots looks awesome , can it be eaten? Cheers

Well, it may just be my undying optimism, but I'm hoping these issues may vary from one Valk to another. There were some issues with the Hikaru 1S (paint on port wing being sloppy, loose air-brake, someone reported a loose canopy) that were not production wide, but limited to a few batches. I'm not wishing a shoddy product on you, just hoping for the best when I get mine. If the gap with the nose gear down and a face seam are the only issues though, I'll live. I still think it's the best VF-1 toy ever. I think sometimes, we get so used to seeing great things from Yamato that when the reality of a QC issue rears its ugly head we feel like our perfect little world has just been shattered. I suppose it stems from paying so much for a toy. Arrgghh..sorry me bad! Forgot to list a problem down. The airbrakes problem that are present on the Hikaru VF-1S are also also present on the VF-1S reissue. I think in other aspects it still locks down better than the VF-1S Hikaru except sometimes it pops out with much shaking or during transformation. If it remains stationary in battroid mode, the airbrakes will stay put. Cheers

It's bad news that they made improvements? Or do you mean it's bad news that they released a sub-par 1S in the first place? Or are you suggesting that it still isn't "perfect" or something along those lines? Sorry for the misunderstanding. What i meant was that they released a sub-par VF-1S Reissue as compared to the VF-1S Hikaru. The issues that were present in the first VF-1S were only partially corrected according to my observation. Head seam still present on the S head as compared to that of the VF-1S Hikaru. Gap along fuselage area still present as compared to VF-1S Hikaru, which is minimised. The only consolation are the new improvements that were present on the Low Vis, Max and VF-1S Hikaru were also incorporated on the VF-1S reissue. Crooked Skull emblem syndrome on the wings are also corrected. Overall, im ok with it ....still love the VF-1S reissue. Cheers

Hi Graham, would Yamato do what you have proposed? If there is a possibility, i would like to wait for the VF-1S TV style to be released and at the same time hope they have the problems present for the VF-1S series to be solved by then. It would be cool to have accessories or ground crew or an improved pilot to replaced those from the earlier series. But seriously would Yamato do that, i kinda of doubt so...cos they have stopped allwoing the replacement of broken or missing parts.. Cheers

hi guys, Sorry for the late updates. Bad news guys!!! It seems that Yamato corrected part of the problems present on the 1st issue of the VF-1S Roy. I checked the 1/48 VF-1S which i gave to my cousin as a birthday gift and found out: 1) Crooked Skull Fixed. 2) Arms able to bend 90 degrees. 3) Head seam still present but slightly close up. 4) Gap along fuselage present As well as the other improvements incorporated in the low vis and max versions that Graham mentioned. Really dunch know why there is a contrast in the quality between the VF-1S Hikaru and VF-1S Roy especially the head seam. Noticed another thing ...the S head for Roy has the Red dot but the S head for Hikaru has the Yellow dot...mixed up in production? Thats all for now, sorry no pictures as mine is still MISB , aint got a digicam now. Cheers

Cool pictures vlenhoff, looks like the valkyries are flying in squadron formation. Are those Yamato stickers on the 1/48 VF-1A or customed made ones from Devin or Takatoys? Cheers

Here are some pictures from the Macross Mission 3 Trading figures. Any idea who makes them?

Sorry here is the picture

Are this figures of the K&M part 3 series? Looks like it is. Cheers

Thanks BlueMax, that slipped by past me. New pilot seat added. Cheers

Hiya guys, After work today, i pop down to Wondershowcase to check out any new items that Noel (Blackaces) has recently brought in from Japan and at the same time to chat. To my surprise and astonishment, the 1/48 VF-1S and VF-1As reissues have arrived. Immediately i grabbed 2 sets of the 1/48 VF-1S reissues which Noel kindly wrapped each of them in translucent plastic wrappers. Its a nice surprise as i expected the reissues to be released somewhat later in december. At the same time i placed a deposit for the upcoming Masterpiece Optimus Prime from Takara. Nows all that needed to complete my 1/48 DYRL collection is the 1/48 VF-1J/Fps.....and maybe a 1/48 GPB armor..... please Yamato? So guys in singapore, if you have missed out on the intial releases of the 1/48 VF-1S Roy and 1/48 VF-1A Hikaru, just pop down to Wondershowcase. By the way, i check the quality of the reissues, they have all the improved features that was incorporated in the 1/48 VF-1S Hikaru...Skull emblems straight, Seam along the S head minimised, Improved nosecone and flaps,Improved 'easier opening' front landing gear doors. Noticed the gap along fuselage area is minimised, but the pilot retains the old sculpt. So VF-1S Hikaru and VF-1J and Low Vis at the moment have the unique pilot sculpts that are different from the rest of the DYRL series. Box appearance still remains the same, color black, no version or print indicating reissues, so guys check your purchase carefully when you are purchasing the reissues. Sorry for the rant.... No pictures by ways guys, sorry cos i dun have a digicam and in addition the valks are sealed up MISB. Maybe Noel could kindly take some pictures of the box to show ya. Thanks Noel for the service, help and friendship. Cheers

Thanks alot grassland, I will keep a lookout for those display cabinets at Ikea. Cheers

Hi, Sometimes seeing you guys awesome collection like those of CHAN, S I T H L O R D, grassland and so on, puts my collection to shame, but im consoled that im not spending too much money on toys especially the 1/48 series. Boy the upcoming december is going to put a big dent in my wallet...1/48 VF-1S Roy Reissues (if they are issued in December), 1 1/48 VF-1J Super/Fps, 1 Masterpiece Optimus Prime and 1 BT-02 Sidesweep. But its going to be the best christmas i had cos of all these wonderful toys to get. Cheers

Nice! I noticed that above and below the display cabinets are the storage area for most of you 1/48 boxes. Is that where you keep most of your boxes? Gosh how tall are your cabinets? i was thinking of customising mine in the future like yours. Do you have an overall shot of the whole cabinet from top to bottom? Cheers

Beautiful collection grassland! Please show us closeups as well as your other collections. Now will sithlord show us his collection. Cheers

yo mslz22, beautiful and awesome job!!! By the way by why did you do two? issit a custom job for someone else? Cheers

Ultimate Strike Valkyrie?