Agent-GHQ Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 What's up everyone. This may be old news, but as I checked out articles from www.cooljapanesetoys.com, I came across photos of Takatoku Toys prototype line-ups of the 1/55 Valkyries. In it, I saw the VF-1D and the VF-1J Max (TV Type). I must be dreaming or something. But it was real as diamonds. Takatoku Toys actually made the VF-1D and the VF-1J Max (TV Type). Personally, I don't understand why they did not make them for sale. Weird huh. If not Takatoku, Bandai could at least make them. At least we know they exist. All we can do is dream on... Okay, back to reality. Here's the URL: http://www.cooljapanesetoys.com/clubcjt/03...enjis_attic.cfm Ryver- USN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CID Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Thanks for sharing the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 (edited) feh, don't get too excited... Takatoku sponsored a great many "color variations" spreads for custom valkyries, and this was no doubt one of them. The Valks were fan-custom made, not produced by Takatoku for production. They were done for promotion purposes to boost sales of their 1/55 line, I don't think they intended to ever make one themselves. Edited October 4, 2004 by Skull Leader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 kinda old news. As we all know macross became a cash cow for takatoku but they also went belly up bankrupt. While these might ahve seen light of day had takatoku not gone bakrupt, this si actually old news. At macrossworld in the mags or toy section, these very ads were scanned in years back by either shawn or graham. BTW since you haven't seen it yet, check out those scans that show the proposed takatoku super and Super O and ELint seeker...with long noses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xstoys Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 What's up everyone. This may be old news, but as I checked out articles from www.cooljapanesetoys.com, I came across photos of Takatoku Toys prototype line-ups of the 1/55 Valkyries. In it, I saw the VF-1D and the VF-1J Max (TV Type). I must be dreaming or something. But it was real as diamonds. Takatoku Toys actually made the VF-1D and the VF-1J Max (TV Type). Personally, I don't understand why they did not make them for sale. Weird huh. If not Takatoku, Bandai could at least make them. At least we know they exist. All we can do is dream on... Actually Bandai did make them ... for the re-issues, that is. Bandai made several "new" head sculpts in the 1/55 tradition for the re-ssiue Macross Valkyrie line several years ago, but unfortunatley the new sculpts only made it as far as the prototype stage. New 1/55 heads & paint schemes were made for: VF-1A Max (DYRL Blue) VF-1A Hikaru (DYRL Red) VF-1A Cannon Fodder (Brown) VF-1J Hikaru (TV Series Grey) VF-1S Roy (DYRL Yellow) VF-1S Hikaru (DYRL Red) VF-1D (TV Series) There are @ 3 prototypes of each style valkyrie known to exist. There were even new "new" prototype sculpts for the TV & DYRL pilots; as well as an incomplete sculpt for a 1/55 scale "Tomahawk;" roughly about 80% finished. Rumor also has it that there was even a 20" SDF-1 prototyped, but no images have ever been seen. The prototype is still believed to be at the Bandai studio. The re-issue line did not do as well as Bandai had hoped, due to fierce competition from Yamato & Toynami releasing thier toys, so it therefore lived a short life. Bandai did not think the retail price of new sculpts justified the mold costs. Perhaps in another few years Bandai may release the line again; but there are no current plans to re-release 1/55 toys such as the Strike, Elintseeker, or Super Ostrich from Bandai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I didn't even think to talk about what Bandai had done.... I knew they had worked on a bunch of new stuff, and I hate it that little to none of it saw the light of day The canopy/heatshield innovation was pretty cool though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renato Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Yeah, that photo is from the back of an Animage special booklet. I have it, its no big deal, I think most of those are custom works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_vandermeer Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 What's up everyone. This may be old news, but as I checked out articles from www.cooljapanesetoys.com, I came across photos of Takatoku Toys prototype line-ups of the 1/55 Valkyries. In it, I saw the VF-1D and the VF-1J Max (TV Type). I must be dreaming or something. But it was real as diamonds. Takatoku Toys actually made the VF-1D and the VF-1J Max (TV Type). Personally, I don't understand why they did not make them for sale. Weird huh. If not Takatoku, Bandai could at least make them. At least we know they exist. All we can do is dream on... Actually Bandai did make them ... for the re-issues, that is. Bandai made several "new" head sculpts in the 1/55 tradition for the re-ssiue Macross Valkyrie line several years ago, but unfortunatley the new sculpts only made it as far as the prototype stage. New 1/55 heads & paint schemes were made for: VF-1A Max (DYRL Blue) VF-1A Hikaru (DYRL Red) VF-1A Cannon Fodder (Brown) VF-1J Hikaru (TV Series Grey) VF-1S Roy (DYRL Yellow) VF-1S Hikaru (DYRL Red) VF-1D (TV Series) There are @ 3 prototypes of each style valkyrie known to exist. There were even new "new" prototype sculpts for the TV & DYRL pilots; as well as an incomplete sculpt for a 1/55 scale "Tomahawk;" roughly about 80% finished. Rumor also has it that there was even a 20" SDF-1 prototyped, but no images have ever been seen. The prototype is still believed to be at the Bandai studio. The re-issue line did not do as well as Bandai had hoped, due to fierce competition from Yamato & Toynami releasing thier toys, so it therefore lived a short life. Bandai did not think the retail price of new sculpts justified the mold costs. Perhaps in another few years Bandai may release the line again; but there are no current plans to re-release 1/55 toys such as the Strike, Elintseeker, or Super Ostrich from Bandai. Anyone at the last MWCon got to see these amazing prototypes in person thanks to XSToys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkfan Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Anyone at the last MWCon got to see these amazing prototypes in person thanks to XSToys! Are you serious? Where's the love? Didn't anyone take some pictures to share with those of us who couldn't make it to MWCon? Hey XSToys, show us the prototypes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xstoys Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 (edited) Anyone at the last MWCon got to see these amazing prototypes in person thanks to XSToys! Â Â Are you serious? Where's the love? Didn't anyone take some pictures to share with those of us who couldn't make it to MWCon? Hey XSToys, show us the prototypes! Seeing is believing... guess you had to be there. Edited October 5, 2004 by xstoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Cool! Wish I'd been there! Any chance of some closer pics of those heads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkfan Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Any chance of some closer pics of those heads? I second this request! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 ...and the pilots and that 1/55 Tomahawk... ... and that completed 1/55 Thunderhammer... oh wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Any chance of some closer pics of those heads? I second this request! Here's a third request, chunky-munkey lovers unite! xstoys, when you speak of reissues, are you reffering to the 200x reissues or the 1990 reissue(s)? I knew Bandai had new head molds planned for the 1990 series, but was unaware they that had new heads planned for the 200x line as well. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Pics Please. Lots and lots of pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xstoys Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Any chance of some closer pics of those heads? I second this request! Here's a third request, chunky-munkey lovers unite! xstoys, when you speak of reissues, are you reffering to the 200x reissues or the 1990 reissue(s)? I knew Bandai had new head molds planned for the 1990 series, but was unaware they that had new heads planned for the 200x line as well. Thanks! That would be the 200X re-issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Let me try this again...Xstoys, pic please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 cmon XStoys stop teasing them haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 yea really dude what the hell? You didn't post any of this or the info in my 1/55 history thread!!! POst more n give us info!~! please///?LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 That would be the 200X re-issues. Oh man, major droolage! Thanks for sharing that info, it's nice to know that Bandai did have some grand schemes for the 200x reissues. Are those heads plastic or resin? Also, how did you come across them? Finally....more pics, please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidkorrupt Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 so are the isamu, guld, and sailor minmay figures bandai prototypes too? theres no way they can be customs made from bondo and super sculpey. lol. joking, no one flame me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull Leader Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Those are probably just Chris' or Rob's custom VF-1A heads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xstoys Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Those are probably just Chris' or Rob's custom VF-1A heads... Uhhh ... no they're NOT! There are a few people here on MW that have seen these up close & can definitely verify they are indeed not Chris' or Rob's custom VF-1A heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidkorrupt Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 i vouch. the 1a heads and all the other ones are most certainly not chris or rob heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatslappy Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Those are probably just Chris' or Rob's custom VF-1A heads... When I first saw those pics, I thought so too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 yea really dude what the hell? You didn't post any of this or the info in my 1/55 history thread!!! POst more n give us info!~! please///?LOL whats this thread your talking about? i'd like to check it out. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I made this thread in summer about the history of the 1/55 where we all reminsced and tried figuring out the history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 soo... link..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 I too can vouch these are not Rob's or Chris's heads. We pulled out all the known custom heads in existence. and these do not even come close. they are so drastically different. The thought that they might be jsut some custom heads some guy in japan made was also thrown out the window. The amount of detail and work to change that many 1/55 to look like a prototype, make new head sculpts different from anyone else, sculpt new pilots its just not worth it. oh and teh Destroid is ginormous. (say gigantic and enormous at teh same time) Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleddogg83 Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 Pics, Pics, PICS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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