ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Yep, but i won't be biting for another 1st series... 2nd series in a couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Hello all, I don't always come here to Macross World and I rarely if ever login or post on the forums. I do however know from my occasional browsing that MW is THE place for information on Macross related stuff. So now I request your help. I am really keen on buying these 1/144 Chara-Works Valkyries. However, I would greatly appreciate if someone could advise on the scale/size of these toys. The post by newca seems to suggest that these toys are slightly smaller than standard 1/144 scale diecast airplanes. So what should a guy do if I want to display my Valkyries with other airplanes or toys that match together size-wise? Would these Valkyries look better next to say... 1/200 scale airplanes? Or perhaps they look better next to the 1/144 scale Gundam Fix-Figuration or MSiA series? Any advice and suggestions appreciated. Thanks. Note* - I know I should go Yamato 1/48 but space and budget is limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Maybe this pic will help: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fai Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) More preview pics of every valk here: http://ga.sbcr.jp/mgangu/007922/ Mmm, minmei guard looks great I am amazed by how detailed these things could get, they are so small but still so detailed!! Very Nice! Edited November 9, 2007 by Fai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 They are beautiful all right, just hope they get to doing the other VFs out there like the 21 and 19, and that the series 2 coming in a couple of months has the VF-1D as the secret valk. Still no word yet guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiriyu Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Nope. No word. I wouldn't expect much until end of next month. Bahh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 T_T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I am amazed by how detailed these things could get, they are so small but still so detailed!! Very Nice! Thats whats so apealing about them. Ive got 1/72 kits that have less detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterryno Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 So are these the same ones that I posted right here.... F Toys??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 So are these the same ones that I posted right here.... F Toys??? Yes they are HLJ has the preorder up for the first series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fai Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 (edited) I just noticed... Max 1J is in Volume 2 but Milia's in Volume 1!! What a nice way for them to make money!? Edited November 10, 2007 by Fai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Yep, she is nice too, but the wings don't swing back, which is not as sweet as it sounds man. The Max doesn't have the ordnance stuck to his wings, so expect his to have free swivelling wings, as opposed to his mate. I took off all the missile ordnance off both Hikky and Millia's 1J's and it is possible to modify the wings to swivel, if your handy with a scapel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malakite Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi guys, I have to say, that after picking up these 1/144 mini valks..... I'm not too impressed. Yes the details are awesome but I find the workmanship really sloppy. I picked up my first set and lo and behold, my Milia's legs were glued off tangent, so both curve inwards The rest were ok.... lots of excess glue and sloppy paint work. But still, considering that they were gashapons I think I could live with them. Somewhat.... I mean comparing quality, take the Story!Image!Figure! series, lots of detail, good heafty weight to it. Excellent paint work. Ok, maybe that's a little high end. I mean, the 1/144 charaworks Valks are made of low-grade plastics, a good sneeze would snap it! Take bandai(gundams) Gashapons for example, small similar scale, made from pvc, highly detailed... Sigh...Too bad I missed the both when Bandai released the Macross series.... Anyone out there has spare sets and wanna let em go to a good loving owner?? Sorry , rant over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I received my pack of 1/144 Chara-works boxes today from HLJ. I open the first box and it's the special "Zentraedi" VF-1 Here's the low down on these "toys". First of all, it's not a toy. It's a display piece. A rather nice looking display piece. The sculpt is fantastic. There are some blemishes but in my opinion something I could live with - mainly because these Valks are REALLY small. I forgot how small 1/144 scale was. I am glad that these Valks are not made of those soft PVC plastic types that tend be used in those egg-type gachapons. BUT these Valks are VERY lightly built. As the previous poster mentioned, a good sneeze could break something - particularly the landing gears. OMG are these gears microscopic! You definitely need some tweezers or something to put those gears and hatches on. Not to mention those decals... Oh, and better keep some glue around because you are sure to break a few trying to put them into the slots (the gears sometimes do not fit well at all!). I'm just going to keep certain ones permanently in flight mode or with gears down. Overall I am happy with these Valks. It is annoying that I have to put some effort into these "toys" and handle them like they're made of egg shells. But I guess that's what you get for going this small and wanting more accuracy than the Doyusha diecasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) I've had mine fall off my display plenty of times, and no breakages, simply put bak to together and good as new, robust little beggars! Just have to be areful with the lnding gear. I can't wait for series 2 to show up, more so just for the fun of seeing what i'll get out of the 10! I really had too much fun with a box of series 1. Edited November 30, 2007 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyrie13 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 These little kits are great. My "Zaentradi" came with one of the front wheels missing (broken off) I guess, so there are QC issues with these kits. A little crazy glue can fix the problem. Series 2 seem to be in pre-order mode in Japan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 (edited) These little kits are great. My "Zaentradi" came with one of the front wheels missing (broken off) I guess, so there are QC issues with these kits. A little crazy glue can fix the problem. Series 2 seem to be in pre-order mode in Japan. If the second series is anything like the first then get your order in asap. I was in Tokyo just after the first series dropped and shops sold out really quick. I was in one shop that had them and bought a couple (Zent Hikaru and a CF) just to check em out back at the hotel. Went back over to the shop (across the road from my hotel) and the guy at the till was just selling the whole stock to one guy. They had pre opened several cases to allow people to choose. Strangely there were quite a few Zents and lots of Max and Hikaru. No matter though as the guy bought everything. I then bought every Macross gashapon in the shop weather I had it already or not, just in case he came back for another go. They are lovely little things QC aside I just want to Panelline and weather them and pop them in my display cases. Edited November 30, 2007 by big F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 No matter though as the guy bought everything. I then bought every Macross gashapon in the shop weather I had it already or not, just in case he came back for another go. Damn eBay whores. This guy is going to go list them on eBay now or in a year and make what.....$20 on them. That crap drives me nuts. The same guys are responsible for me having to buy my Leader Class Prime on eBay because I can't buy a Transformer off of a shelf anywhere near where I live. Rant over....and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Shoulda talked to me because I saw leader class Prime at my costco and would have gotten it to you at cost. Damn eBay whores. This guy is going to go list them on eBay now or in a year and make what.....$20 on them. That crap drives me nuts. The same guys are responsible for me having to buy my Leader Class Prime on eBay because I can't buy a Transformer off of a shelf anywhere near where I live. Rant over....and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyrie13 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 For whatever it's worth... some of the shops (very few now) in MongKok in Hong Kong still have the full set (of 6) and they sell them at under HK$300 (US$40). I saw one shop the other day that was selling all 7 (including the secret Zent) at HK$320. (Darn it! Since this was about a couple of weeks after I had bought my full set of 6 and the secret. The secret alone cost me HK$100!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fai Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 I think they look quite nice too, and they even "throw in" the waterslides for such small toys!! How come we are stuck with ugly and thick stickers for Yamatos, at least for the 1/60, not sure about the 1/48's since I don't own and can't afford them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Every unit I got in the first run required me to either: A. Take apart the unit with a scalpel and glue it together right B. Putty in chipped-off sections and sand C. File off flash on pegs in order to make units fit better D. Repaint partial sections of the models in order to cover up repairs, ior finish painting on incomplete parts (like the black canopy frames, argh!!) Then since the decals are very glossy, after doing all the work They need a flat clear coat to take away the excess shine. A lot of effort to make a completed model look good it's best. I wish they had been a lil more careful about the construction and painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 (edited) So who's got them still on the way? I'm curious to see what the "secret Valk" is. As you all know i cancelled mine, but still would love to know what the chase valk is. maybe they will bring out a series 3, this series 2 is lacking, with the VT-1 the only draw for me... Edited January 13, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energon Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Every unit I got in the first run required me to either: A. Take apart the unit with a scalpel and glue it together right B. Putty in chipped-off sections and sand C. File off flash on pegs in order to make units fit better D. Repaint partial sections of the models in order to cover up repairs, ior finish painting on incomplete parts (like the black canopy frames, argh!!) Then since the decals are very glossy, after doing all the work They need a flat clear coat to take away the excess shine. A lot of effort to make a completed model look good it's best. I wish they had been a lil more careful about the construction and painting. Are you serious, look how small they are and at $6 each, what do you expect? You didnt have to do all that work, you wanted to. For what they are, they are very nive display pices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 So who's got them still on the way? I'm curious to see what the "secret Valk" is. As you all know i cancelled mine, but still would love to know what the chase valk is. I could tell you, but then I would need to kill you I am afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 (edited) Edited January 15, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfx Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Say is vol 2 out yet? I totally missed news on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiriyu Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 So who's got them still on the way? I'm curious to see what the "secret Valk" is. As you all know i cancelled mine, but still would love to know what the chase valk is. maybe they will bring out a series 3, this series 2 is lacking, with the VT-1 the only draw for me... I've still got my 2 boxes on order, and my offer still stands: I will offer all of my extras to MW members at cost, so that people won't be beholden to Ebay scalpers. In the [very] unlikely event that I have these before anyone else (ordered mine through BBTS), I'll be sure to let you all know all about them, and the "secret" valk. I'd expect that we should probably be hearing more about these very soon, as release was targetted for late January/early February IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruskiiVFaussie Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 (edited) cool man, well i do know i will want a VT-1. Keep me/us posted. :-) Just don't want to pay a box price for triples of what i've already got from series one. >_< Edited January 16, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 I was thinking of getting a box of them. I did this for the series 2 Cms figures and managed to get a whole set, When I did it for the Kaiyoda Valks I got two whole sets in the box one for me and one for my very surprised bro, he'd seen the scalpers prices on eBay and asumed they were really expensive. If I do I will out my extras here I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante74 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Some pics of the second series. http://ga.sbcr.jp/mgangu/007922/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Some pics of the second series. http://ga.sbcr.jp/mgangu/007922/ What are the one with white strike parts and the one with brown tip? I got the 1st set and I LOVE them and Im sure Ill get these also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 What are the one with white strike parts and the one with brown tip? I got the 1st set and I LOVE them and Im sure Ill get these also. That's the "Minmay Guard" color. Personally, I can't wait to get a VT-1 Super Ostrich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
energon Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 That's the "Minmay Guard" color. Personally, I can't wait to get a VT-1 Super Ostrich. I dont even know what the MM Guard is but its cool. Also, isnt this the 1st small scale Super O? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I dont even know what the MM Guard is but its cool. Also, isnt this the 1st small scale Super O? I think it is the first small scale Super O. The MM was IIRC one of two fan made customs that Hasegawa liked so much they did kits of at least one and the other type you could get decals for and see the how too in one of the Japanese model mags. Look here at October 2002 for more info http://www.macrossworld.com/macross/magazi...odelgraphix.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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