nightmareB4macross Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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. Quote
Shawn Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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. Quote
Shawn Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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. Quote
26662 Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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. Quote
grogall Posted July 25 Posted July 25 Could be interesting! What is Toynami's quality so far? Hope they make a "D" 🤗 Quote
Hiriyu Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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". Quote
Radioguy Posted July 25 Posted July 25 Again, no mention of die-cast? If none, I think I'm out. Quote
Raikkonen Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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. Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted July 25 Posted July 25 Didn`t expect this, I was hoping for Bandai to reissue the DYRL VFs last year but nothing. My concern with those are QC. Quote
Shawn Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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. Quote
Froy Posted July 25 Posted July 25 (edited) 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 July 25 by Froy Quote
treatment Posted July 25 Posted July 25 (edited) 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 July 25 by treatment Quote
Raikkonen Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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". Quote
vladykins Posted July 25 Posted July 25 Interested in getting a better look at the retooled -1A head. Quote
jvmacross Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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? Quote
sh9000 Posted July 25 Posted July 25 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. Quote
danth Posted July 26 Posted July 26 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. Quote
sh9000 Posted July 26 Posted July 26 They'll probably be responsible for just the toy packaging. Quote
MKT Posted July 26 Posted July 26 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. Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted July 26 Posted July 26 I was today years old when I finally realized the cover of the Macross Design Works is an actual 1/55. 🤯 Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted July 31 Posted July 31 On 7/26/2025 at 6:42 PM, Shawn said: That is amazing work, and is a perfect match Thanks. But the 1/55 really lends itself to all this. Quote
pengbuzz Posted August 1 Posted August 1 (edited) 6 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Thanks. But the 1/55 really lends itself to all this. Color me jealous! Now I'm gonna have to find a junker G1 Jetfire to do my own version! Seriously though: incredible job on this! Bandai should be taking notes from you! Edited August 1 by pengbuzz Quote
Shawn Posted August 2 Posted August 2 Did we do landing gear release tab color differences yet? We probably did, sure we did. Quote
Shawn Posted August 2 Posted August 2 FYI Fixed a bunch of missing pics on the bottom of page 2 and 3 by grabbing them from the wayback machine (the comparison pics) Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted August 2 Posted August 2 1 hour ago, Shawn said: Did we do landing gear release tab color differences yet? We probably did, sure we did. I don’t believe we have. Good catch. Quote
Shawn Posted August 2 Posted August 2 Picked up a Takatoku catalog (the standard one from 1983) recently and was looking at the items inside-saw the VF-1A and took a closer look, and it's definitely a pre-production item (left from catalog, right is the takatoku prod version) Neat! At the bottom of the cover page they mention some of the items in the catalog are made of wood, and may not reflect the actual production items. Quote
Hiriyu Posted August 2 Posted August 2 44 minutes ago, Shawn said: At the bottom of the cover page they mention some of the items in the catalog are made of wood, and may not reflect the actual production items. You can tell because they weigh the same as a duck, or a very small rock 🤪 Quote
vladykins Posted August 2 Posted August 2 10 hours ago, Hiriyu said: You can tell because they weigh the same as a duck, or a very small rock 🤪 CHURCHES! PLUM PUDDING! Quote
nightmareB4macross Posted August 2 Posted August 2 If only Takatoku implemented these details into the final toys. The red and blue landing gear covers always seemed strange. Also the head lasers could have been color matched to each respective 1J for Max and Milia. Quote
Shawn Posted August 3 Posted August 3 I definitely agree with you, I prefer the red-colored lasers more than they gray Takatoku chose. There is lots of precedence for colored lasers as well...at least from Takani and Suzuki and other artists. Quote
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