Shaffer87 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) I am new to Macross, discovered it through an Arma addon valk a few days ago. Not really into anime but I have watched some macross from PSN, now I am really interested in one of the Yamato 1/48 VF-1 series. Tisinc has a few items I might be interested in but they have mixed reviews. Where do you buy yours online? Also what do you think would be the best route so that I can have a valk, super/strike parts and some armor? I was thinking about getting the cannonfodder or stealth model because I like the TV head and colors, but I was unable to find any strike parts? I am not really interested in the Miria or Max supers. Sorry for the newbie post... Edited August 11, 2009 by Shaffer87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) The only route is to the Valkaholics addiction. Welcome aboard brah! I strongly suggest you focus on the new 1/60 version 2 line. You'll thank me later! Edited August 11, 2009 by Agent-GHQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCSaves Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I agree with Agent-GHQ. Check out these threads and you will see how amazing the 1/60 v.2 VF-1 is! Strike a pose v.2 1/60 2 seasters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 if you're only getting one then go ahead and get a 1/48. If you are interested in building a collection then get the 1/60s version 2. The 1/48s are almost completely out of production but a lot of people are dumping theirs to get the 1/60s. But don't let that fool you, the 1/48s are great pieces of art. Once the dust settles these babies are gonna be worth a lot plus if you handle one right after you handle a 1/60, you know you got your money's worth. I like them both... I plan on completing both collections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm surprised we don't have the new 1/60 review up in the Yamato toy review section!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excillon Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 No love for Ver. 1 1/60's?! If you want more for less, ver.1's are good. Not perfect transformation, Battroid isn't as good looking (to some, I think it looks fine), however they have a lot of diecast, and can take a little bit of punishment. It's really up to you, but you can amass a nice collection of ver.1 valks for the price of 2 or 3 ver.2's. Stay away from the Ver. 2 Roy 1/60 though. A lot of them have problems with the shoulders, including mine. I was so disgusted I swore I'd never buy another V2 1/60, I don't care how good they look or if they fix the problem. If you're only getting one valk, then go for the YF-19 1/60 with fold booster. That's my personal favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 if you're only getting one then go ahead and get a 1/48. If you are interested in building a collection then get the 1/60s version 2. The 1/48s are almost completely out of production but a lot of people are dumping theirs to get the 1/60s. But don't let that fool you, the 1/48s are great pieces of art. Once the dust settles these babies are gonna be worth a lot plus if you handle one right after you handle a 1/60, you know you got your money's worth. I like them both... I plan on completing both collections. Very much agreed! If I could only have one valk, it would be a 1/48 one. If I can collect only one line, I go for the 1/60. The 1/60 v2 is great, but the 1/48 has its own charm too. P.S. I am collecting both lines thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 >snip< Disregard this, the 1/60 v.1's suck. sculpt in jet mode looks like a lawn dart (is functional as one too) and that's the best looking mode. Also not a fan of the YF-19. If you can only own 1 valk, get a YF-21. I love my YF-21 and my 1/60 v.2 VF-1S, both look gorgeous and have been perfect QC wise. Looking forward to the VE-1 and GPB-1S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 No love for Ver. 1 1/60's?! If you want more for less, ver.1's are good. Not perfect transformation, Battroid isn't as good looking (to some, I think it looks fine), however they have a lot of diecast, and can take a little bit of punishment. It's really up to you, but you can amass a nice collection of ver.1 valks for the price of 2 or 3 ver.2's. Actually the diecast in the legs are the main factor that turns me away from V1. I really hate diecast parts unless it's inner skeleton. Like the 1/55 chunky monkey, the discoloration of plastic/diecast and poor fitment are the main factors that turn me down. Other than that, I do agree with the V1 on price, they are atleast half of what V2 cost. Stay away from the Ver. 2 Roy 1/60 though. A lot of them have problems with the shoulders, including mine. I was so disgusted I swore I'd never buy another V2 1/60, I don't care how good they look or if they fix the problem. If you're only getting one valk, then go for the YF-19 1/60 with fold booster. That's my personal favorite. V2 is the best VF-1 toy ever made in my book with the exception of shoulder issue in first release of Roy. I'm building the whole line. Like what others have said, get the 1/48 if you only wanted one, get the V2 to have a complete collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Like what others have said, get the 1/48 if you only wanted one, get the V2 to have a complete collection. of course, once you buy one Macross toy you'll only want more, so you're better off just going with the 1/60 v.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honkhet Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 don't we all here know too well that there's no such thing as "getting only one" once you start, u just cant stop, no matter how poor you claim to be! so ditch all those recommendations about "if you could only get one, then get <insert valk recommendation here>" for starters, js do urself a favor and get a 1/60 ver2 VF-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimator88 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 As the title of this post is "VF-1", I assume your looking for something from DYRL or SDFM. Go with the 1/48. There is no way you could be disappointed. Unless you don't like freaking huge, transformable, bad ass robots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 (edited) I'm proud to say that to date, I've only purchased one v1.0 1/60, one 1/48, and one v2.0 1/60. All of them VF-1A Hikarus. None of the other Valkyries. I have not succumbed to temptation. To the original poster: I recommend getting the 1/48 if that's the version you want to get. You can buy it at places like hlj.com and anime-export.com. Edited August 11, 2009 by Vifam7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pondo Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm ashamed to admit that I bought a version 1 vf-1j. Totally by mistake. It's a load of garage. I'd rather have a chunky. It may not ever see my mantle of toys.... Unless I glue it together and make it a battle damaged edition.....*idea* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I guess I'm the only one that still likes the v1 VF-1 I don't even plan to sell them. I remember getting Hikaru's VF-1A and the exclusive TRU CF back in November or December 2001!!! The v2's are THE AWESOME, they're even better than the 1/48's (don't plan to sell them either). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonvar Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 All i can say is welcome to the addiction!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaorin Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 (edited) The v2's are THE AWESOME, they're even better than the 1/48's (don't plan to sell them either). AMEN. the 1/60 V.2 is THE BEST depiction of the venerable VF-1 to rate, PERIOD. my VF-1J T.V. has been through at least a dozen transformations in the two weeks i've had it, with absolutely no hint of stress marks or cracking ANYWHERE. trust me, YAMATO has finally gotten Kawamori-San's Magnum Opus PERFECTED. this is the precision replica i have dreamed of since 1994!! i mean, JUST LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIFUL LINES!!!! ("I Love You So"...) Edited August 15, 2009 by Shaorin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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