1/55's revisited

[nightmareB4macross]

Looks good, and really liking the new sculpture of the 1J head. The 1S could use a bit more height and resembles this mash up way too much.

Top half Takatoku and bottom half 1990 Bandai.

It can’t be unseen.

Since these are prototypes, I am sure it can be corrected.

 

[pengbuzz]

Looks like they reworked the heads.

[Shawn]

Looking back over the 1/55 VF-1J Heads there are quite a lot of variations and interpretations!
I like the Toynami interpretation. And weirdly like that they kept the thick antenna for the 1/55 toy design.

 

 

 

[Shawn]

The VF-1S has more interpretations than anything...including that 1990 release (ugh!)
Here are some other alternatives for comparison. Its fun digging through the HD archives for the old stuff
(I actually own that 2001 proto. Its a bit undersized, but still cool)

The Barretta still looks awesome over all these years doesn't it? He nailed it. I can't remember if the Antennas could stay on during transformation, they were pretty tall.

[26662]

I finally completed my collection of 1/55s maybe 2 years ago so I don’t *need* any more 1/55s, but I will def pick up a few of each model just to support the line and Toynami. 

[grogall]

Could be interesting! What is Toynami's quality so far? Hope they make a "D" 🤗

[Hiriyu]

1 hour ago, grogall said:

What is Toynami's quality so far?

Pretty chequered. Their better products have been manufactured by third parties, where Toynami functions as a brand partner/regional distributor. The homegrown Toynami stuff ranges from "ok" to "disgusting". 

[Radioguy]

Again, no mention of die-cast?

If none, I think I'm out.

[Raikkonen]

21 minutes ago, Radioguy said:

Again, no mention of die-cast?

If none, I think I'm out.

If there is, it's painted. See the painted screws.

 

[Black Valkyrie]

 

Didn`t expect this, I was hoping for Bandai to reissue the DYRL VFs last year  but nothing.  My concern with those are QC.  

[Shawn]

Since Toynami has been trying to build this thing since the early 2000s and kept getting denied, I strongly suspect the diecast will be diecast as it is on the takas.

[Froy]

Valkyrire mode? Lol.

As far as remember they never used the name Valkyrie in Robotech, at less in the TV series in the 80s. In general they were referd as Varitechs.

In Mexico we got Guardian (gerealk) and Bateloid (batrroid). For fighter mode I don't recall at the moment. 

 

Edited Friday at 06:36 PM by Froy

[treatment]

1 hour ago, Shawn said:

Since Toynami has been trying to build this thing since the early 2000s and kept getting denied, I strongly suspect the diecast will be diecast as it is on the takas.

 

14 minutes ago, Froy said:

Valkyrire mode? Lol.

As far as remember they never used the name Valkyrie in Robotech, at less in the TV series in the 80s. In general they were referd as Varitechs.

In Mexico we got Guardian (gerealk) and Bateloid (batrroid). For fighter mode I don't recall at the moment. 

 

 

also, "REMASTERED TOOLING".

dafuq does that actually mean???

oy vey.

oughta be a crime to abuse ChatGPT or any AI tools to produce PR like that...

 

 

 

Edited Friday at 06:47 PM by treatment

[Raikkonen]

2 hours ago, Froy said:

Valkyrire mode? Lol.

As far as remember they never used the name Valkyrie in Robotech, at less in the TV series in the 80s. In general they were referd as Varitechs.

In Mexico we got Guardian (gerealk) and Bateloid (batrroid). For fighter mode I don't recall at the moment. 

 

You probably missed this "gem". 

[vladykins]

Interested in getting a better look at the retooled -1A head.

 

 

[jvmacross]

I'll bite....

Upscaled "chunky" would have been a much better idea....

And not releasing a VF-1D would be a wasted opportunity...

$150-200?

[sh9000]

4 hours ago, Shawn said:

Since Toynami has been trying to build this thing since the early 2000s and kept getting denied, I strongly suspect the diecast will be diecast as it is on the takas.

Maybe along with new head sculpts there will be new hands, antenna for Gerwalk mode, and a pilot figure in newly designed cockpit for Fighter mode.

[danth]

2 hours ago, sh9000 said:

Maybe along with new head sculpts there will be new hands, antenna for Gerwalk mode, and a pilot figure in newly designed cockpit for Fighter mode.

I feel like nothing good can come from "improvements" on an HG/Toynami project. I just want the QC of the original 80s toys (tight clicky ratchets and no gaps) with tampo printing.

[sh9000]

They'll probably be responsible for just the toy packaging.

[MKT]

At the very least Toynami has to ensure it has the same build quality & heft of the original, remastered tooling or not. Cutting any corners like reducing diecast or cheapening out plastic quality will only pile on more hate to the 'other' franchise holder. At end of day I'd just like to see better quality, or rather, competent toys for the other side and it now looks to be off to a good resurgence with the announcement of this, Takara, Pose+ & the already released MoShow.  

[nightmareB4macross]

I was today years old when I finally realized the cover of the Macross Design Works is an actual 1/55.

🤯

[Shawn]

That is amazing work, and is a perfect match