Mommar Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 I'd have to say it's probably my 1/60 V2 Yammie VF-1A Max. He was always my favorite character and I was never able to get any sort of VF toy when I was a kid (not even a Transformers knock-off) so it meets two goals at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET7 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) my charaworks.. swoosh there..swoosh everywhere... pocket sized happiness Edited October 25, 2011 by JET7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Way too many in my collection to pick How about someone else pick one for me lol http://mymacrosscollection.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-current-list-of-yamato-160-v2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 My VF-22S. love the F-22 look and the cockpit canopy design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaorin Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) best toy's ever... Shut Up. i had to suffer through those first hand back in their day, a painfully desperate budding MACROSS fan with next to no choices available to me for MACROSS VF-1 goods that weren't 1/100 ARII plastic model kits. it was a sad, SAD time. all i wanted was a variable VF-1 toy. just one damned 1/55, even a stupid TF JETFIRE would have launched me straight to seventh heaven back then. but what did i end up having to settle for instead? THOSE STUPID F*&^%ING THINGS UP THERE. i still have all $200.00 worth of those forsaken bastards, a criminal waste at $20/25.00ea., stored away. i beseech someone, anyone, to take the sinful things off of my long-suffering tortured shoulders. Please, Someone... Grant me Peace... Edited October 25, 2011 by Shaorin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 The VF-25 renewal armored. You know its gonna happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeternalis Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) 1 - Overall, I would have to say the 1/48 VF-1J Hikaru Type (my 1st Macross toy), which will always remain THE ICONIC Macross mecha for me and the one I always reminisced about when I thought about Macross. 2- The SV-51 Nora Type comes close -- the beautiful, striking design and the unique color scheme really makes it stand out in my eyes. Of course, I am also a huge fan of Nora whose character I feel was severely underutilized and whose ignominious death was a travesty. Though I am glad that she never got bested by Shin and always came out on top in their confrontations. 3- Max's VF-1A TV Type come rather close as well -- Other than it's notable combat exploits who can ever forget it's role in the greatest infiltration and getaway in anime history! Edit: Just read the rules about not listing more than one favorite toy. Edited October 25, 2011 by Aeternalis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 If I was allowed to only have 1 Macross toy it'd be a Yamato v.2 VF-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miriya Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 My favorite changes too but right now it is my Bandai 1/55 VF-1J Milia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy NYK Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 my vf-1s chunky monkey. very high nostalgic value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Load Master Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Roy 1/60 ver II Strike 1S. Roy in fighter mode with super/strike armor was, is and will always be my favorite valkyrie configuration, colorscheme and pilot. The Yamato DYRL? ver II 1/60 makes it look as perfect as it ever will be in toy form imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 1/48 VF-1A Super Hikaru a true hero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xx-SKULL-ONE-xX Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Roy 1/60 ver II Strike 1S. Roy in fighter mode with super/strike armor was, is and will always be my favorite valkyrie configuration, colorscheme and pilot. The Yamato DYRL? ver II 1/60 makes it look as perfect as it ever will be in toy form imo. Quoted for truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizman Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 The 1/60 SV-51, its perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 The 1/60 SV-51, its perfect! I can think of a lot of reasons why it's not. I like Mine but it's far from perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kicker773 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Does one room count lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Sentimental value---1:60 Ver.2 Roy TV, Max TV, and Hikaru TV with armor and VF-1D. But the Elint Seeker is pretty high on the cool scale as well....Favorite toy design/engineering -- 1:60 VF-19 Kai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 (edited) Since others mentioned the VF-1S Strike Valks as well. Edited October 25, 2011 by 505thAirborne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoosh Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Yamato 1/60 V2 VF-1S Roy DYRL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanedaestes Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Sentimental value---1:60 Ver.2 Roy TV, Max TV, and Hikaru TV with armor and VF-1D. But the Elint Seeker is pretty high on the cool scale as well....Favorite toy design/engineering -- 1:60 VF-19 Kai. Yeah pretty much this here for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JET7 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 if have the chance to own the hi-metal 1/55 strike vf-1s just like 505thariborne... that would be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeternalis Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I can think of a lot of reasons why it's not. I like Mine but it's far from perfect. Why? The 1st batch had problems with the floppy wings but the reissues were fine, My Nora type is the best Macross toy I own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 VF-22 Gamlin is still my favorite followed by my VF-27 Brera followed by my Low-Viz v1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Why? The 1st batch had problems with the floppy wings but the reissues were fine, My Nora type is the best Macross toy I own. I've got a Nora as well it's it's perhaps the floppiest Macross toy I've ever bought. out of box the hip swing joints and the plastic ball socket that plugs into the legs where both loose, as where just about every joint related to the wings. even after fixing most of them the wings still collapse if you turn the toy upside-down in fighter mode, and it can barely support the weight of the weapons/boosters in Gerwalk. Also, from an engineering perspective there are a number of area's I really think could have been done better. To me the arm articulation should be much better than it is, and there are far too many parts that rely entirely on gravity and plastic tolerances to keep them in place. I really like the toy, I think it's a beautiful representation of the design, but I feel like if they took a second stab at it now they'd be able to solve a lot of issues that make the toy more frustrating than fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurance Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 YF-21. Actually prefer VF-22 as animation design but on the toy the non-integrated gunpods bother me quite a bit, so YF-21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikElvis Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Hmmmm. Well its hard not to base my have mech without involving the character but Id have to go YF-21. With the YF-19 a very close second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 though i'm REALLY loving my new YF-19 1/60v.I, neither it, nor any other Valk could ever usurp my 1/60v.II VF-1J Hikaru T.V. as my no.1 favorite MACROSS toy. it's simply the finest iteration, to date, IMO, of my favorite variant of what i consider to be the finest Mecha design of all time, variable form or otherwise... I wanted to say the exact same thing - albeit not about the 1/60 v.2 but rather Bandai's 1:100 Hi Metal VF-1J. It's superior to the Yamato in every possible way. The sculpt is more anime accurate, the transformation - particularly of the shoulders/arms - is flawless, innovative and far superior to Yamato, and the durability and QC are better too. The pictures speak for themselves: http://dyrl.pl/detale.html?id=994 Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 far superior to Yamato, and the durability and QC are better too.The pictures speak for themselves nah... i still hate that huge gap between the intakes and the chest more than the collar (which has been corrected on the newer v.2s, whether intentionally or not...) ...if i could only have one... definitely the VF-1D (w/ the neck piece + seats add-on) for a nostalgia junkie like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFTF1 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Well, the VF-1D is certainly a gem - because of the nostalgia value and the little Minmey :-) This topic is hard... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I wanted to say the exact same thing - albeit not about the 1/60 v.2 but rather Bandai's 1:100 Hi Metal VF-1J. It's superior to the Yamato in every possible way. The sculpt is more anime accurate, the transformation - particularly of the shoulders/arms - is flawless, innovative and far superior to Yamato, and the durability and QC are better too. The pictures speak for themselves: http://dyrl.pl/detale.html?id=994 Pete as long as you ignore the super wide hips, the tiny feet, the fact that the head is actually in the same place as on the v2 yamato, the oddly elongated torso, the short arms... as long as you ignore all those flaws, yes, the hi-metal is more accurate than the v2 yammie... when it comes to the backpack placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I'm going to be the lone guy here and say that my favorite Macross toy is the Doyusha 1/144 YF-21. I love it when I can line it up like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aeternalis Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I've got a Nora as well it's it's perhaps the floppiest Macross toy I've ever bought. out of box the hip swing joints and the plastic ball socket that plugs into the legs where both loose, as where just about every joint related to the wings. even after fixing most of them the wings still collapse if you turn the toy upside-down in fighter mode, and it can barely support the weight of the weapons/boosters in Gerwalk. Also, from an engineering perspective there are a number of area's I really think could have been done better. To me the arm articulation should be much better than it is, and there are far too many parts that rely entirely on gravity and plastic tolerances to keep them in place. Fair enough! I guess I lucked out with mine. I really like the toy, I think it's a beautiful representation of the design, but I feel like if they took a second stab at it now they'd be able to solve a lot of issues that make the toy more frustrating than fun. When were Yamato toys ever supposed to be fun? They're fragile works of art meant too be treated with velvet gloves and admired from afar; isn't that part of their charm? The only Macross toys I have ever had any fun "playing" with are the Bandai reissues of the old Takatoku valks. Those things are nigh indestructible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 None, I always change from to time to time. In the 80's and 90's it was Takatoku/ Bandai 1/55 VF-1S and Imai 1/72 VF-1 kit. Now nothing really, may be just the Yamato 1/60 VF-1A/J CF ver. 02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 When were Yamato toys ever supposed to be fun? They're fragile works of art meant too be treated with velvet gloves and admired from afar; isn't that part of their charm? The only Macross toys I have ever had any fun "playing" with are the Bandai reissues of the old Takatoku valks. Those things are nigh indestructible. I play with all of my Yamato Valk's and have fun doing it. some of them can be tricky to transform but the rest of them are solid enough in each of their modes to be fun to mess around with. even my VF-27 get's played with from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I wanted to say the exact same thing - albeit not about the 1/60 v.2 but rather Bandai's 1:100 Hi Metal VF-1J. It's superior to the Yamato in every possible way. The sculpt is more anime accurate, the transformation - particularly of the shoulders/arms - is flawless, innovative and far superior to Yamato, and the durability and QC are better too. The pictures speak for themselves: http://dyrl.pl/detale.html?id=994 Pete I agree with you except the "more anime accurate", "flawless", "innovative", "far superior to Yamato" and "better QC" parts. "more anime accurate" - pondered at the torso "flawless" - it's not even perfect transformation - I don't mind it but won't call it flawless "innovative" - I looked at the 1/48 and 1/60 Yamato versions and wonder what's new - the swapping heat shield? "better QC" - durability, yes; QC? the painting is surely not better than a Yammie. Just looked at my 1J and the paint goes over in places. "far superior to Yamato" - blah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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