Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 I've noticed every now and then that Yamato releases Roy's VF-1S in 1/48 scale every once in a while. Can't blame them, it usually sells. Maybe it's the best selling 1/48. These past few times that the Renewal versions were re-released, Roy sold out a lot faster than the Hikaru version did. Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the 1/48's release. Who could forget the day we saw the 1st color images of the resin prototype that Graham posted, of Hikaru's VF-1A? By now, it seems that most of us have moved onto the V2 1/60 VF-1. Yet there's still a lot of love for the 1/48. To me, it still has the most user friendly transformation of any Yamato VF-1 design. The missle container gimmick was awesokme. The durability was high. The box...yeah it was too big. Since next year is the 10th anniversary of the 1/48 and 30th anniversary of Macross, would you buy a 1/48 VF-1S TV Version? Let's say it featured the following: TV Roy pilot figure Rounded TV hands that came with the VF-1J's Molded in bright white
Graham Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 I would. In fact, I shall suggest your idea to Yamato right now. Graham
connor99 Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Me too. It would be nice to finally have a TV 1S in the 1/48 scale.
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Posted November 3, 2011 I would. In fact, I shall suggest your idea to Yamato right now. Graham Thanks Graham!
Omegablue Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Can we please have our 1J stealth 1/60 stealth first...
jenius Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 yes, the chest on my dyrl variant is yellowing so I gues I need a new one
Kyp Durron Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Can we please have our 1J stealth 1/60 stealth first... This. Graham, could you PRETTY PLEASE suggest to Yamato to make a 1/60 V2 VF-1J Stealth version? I've been waiting for one for a long time now. Also, while they're at it, a woodland color scheme might not be a bad idea either. And yes, I'd probably buy a 1/48 TV version 1S if they made one. -Kyp
Mechapilot77 Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 yes but it seriously needs a smaller box. and should include some nice (but cheap to produce to keep price reasonably close to other 1/48) goodies. maybe another roy figure besides the seated pilot position. unhelmeted maybe, and maybe a claudia. Can we please have our 1J stealth 1/60 stealth first... seriously! i missed the 1/48 and since my collection is now mostly 1/60 i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have this.
Valkyrie23 Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 I would like a 1/48 VF-1S, but with both TV Roy and Hikaru pilots if that is at all possible. I'm sure Yamato would just emulate the 1/60 v.2 releases as separate regular and super pack releases w/ different pilots. Also, I'm not sure if I prefer the bright white since they've been prone to yellowing faster.
alchemo Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Actually, I am more concern if there is plan for a 1/48 Ver.2.0? the old one is good but there are surely anticipations for a renewal to celebrate 2012 Edited November 3, 2011 by alchemo
pfunk Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 YEAH, TV VF-1S,,,, who said the 1/48s are unloved?,, I have yet to own a 1/60
Valkyrie23 Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Actually, I am more concern if there is plan for a 1/48 Ver.2.0? the old one is good but there are surely anticipations for a renewal to celebrate 2012 My wallet says NO, but my heart says YES Of course, I could probably only afford 1, because by then, with Yamato's new quality manufacturing process, it would probably cost a bundle.
Bri Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Yes for me. It would need to be one all-inclusive package though. Both pilots plus TV Superparts, not the like the 1/60 split sale.
EXO Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 They should also sell TV FPs with a Hikaru figure.
jvmacross Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 1/48 TV-style cannon fodder would be nice (they already have the head for it).......maybe a re-paint TV-style angel bird 1/48 VF-1A...but that may also sit on shelves? Oh...and a VF-1A "U.N. Headquarters Guard" Valkyrie in 1/60..........may as well complete all the 1/60 VF-1 TV variants.........
jvmacross Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) BTW....speaking of the 1/48 renewal versions of the Hikaru and Roy VF-1S.......do they still require decals to be placed for things like the UN Spacy kite symbols? Or have they been tampo printed? If tampo printed, I may be persuaded to pick one up from the current HLJ sale...seems like a good price and I never picked up a Hikaru VF-1S in 1/48 scale before........ Edited November 3, 2011 by jvmacross
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Posted November 3, 2011 yes but it seriously needs a smaller box. and should include some nice (but cheap to produce to keep price reasonably close to other 1/48) goodies. maybe another roy figure besides the seated pilot position. unhelmeted maybe, and maybe a claudia. seriously! i missed the 1/48 and since my collection is now mostly 1/60 i would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have this. Smaller box would be prefered! Actually, I am more concern if there is plan for a 1/48 Ver.2.0? the old one is good but there are surely anticipations for a renewal to celebrate 2012 Yamato has said no 1/48 TV-style cannon fodder would be nice (they already have the head for it).......maybe a re-paint TV-style angel bird 1/48 VF-1A...but that may also sit on shelves? Oh...and a VF-1A "U.N. Headquarters Guard" Valkyrie in 1/60..........may as well complete all the 1/60 VF-1 TV variants......... IIRC the only TV VF-1A head on the 1/48 was used on the Max and Kakizaki TV 1A's, but they may have been scratch built. BTW....speaking of the 1/48 renewal versions of the Hikaru and Roy VF-1S.......do they still require decals to be placed for things like the UN Spacy kite symbols? Or have they been tampo printed? If tampo printed, I may be persuaded to pick one up from the current HLJ sale...seems like a good price and I never picked up a Hikaru VF-1S in 1/48 scale before........ Not sure. Tampo would be good, the sticker quality on the 1/48 wasn't that good.
anime52k8 Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Can we please have our 1J stealth 1/60 stealth first... yes please.
ALEXD Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 How can u suggest to yamato graham? do u work for them?
EXO Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Actually, I am more concern if there is plan for a 1/48 Ver.2.0? the old one is good but there are surely anticipations for a renewal to celebrate 2012 Yamato has said no How long ago was that "no" from Yamato. Remember when they said NO to the Macross? They won't release a 1/48 2.0 until they realize again that the VF-1 is the cash cow. Wait til the Robotech movie comes out!
m0n5t3r Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 Can we please have our 1J stealth 1/60 stealth first... +1... with SSPs please.
alchemo Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Smaller box would be prefered! Yamato has said no May I know when and where did they said that ? Maybe I'm not following close enough
ff95gj Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) I would for sure! Care to throw in a few tricks, like the ladders and arm pit covers like the 1/60 kit? Edited November 4, 2011 by ff95gj
Mog Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 It'd be ridiculously awesome if they could add a Hikaru figure with Misa sitting on his lap (ala "Love Drifts Away").
Omegablue Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Wait til the Robotech movie comes out! Didn't this die??? Can you direct me to a link please.
Ignacio Ocamica Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 I'd buy a 1/48 ver 2, not the current one. I feel that the 1/60 ver 2 is the definite VF-1 valkyrie. Obviously I'm not against a 1/48 TV VF-1S reissue for all the fans out there.
Uxi Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Maybe. I'd want to see v2 improvements and a fix for what was it, BP9? The backpack hinge part. Reinforced/metal. Otherwise, far more interested in more 1/60, My TV Roy 1/60 is one of my favs, though.
Penguin Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 Not interested, even it was a V2. I've got enough 1/48s taking up space.
505thAirborne Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) Maybe. I'd want to see v2 improvements and a fix for what was it, BP9? The backpack hinge part. Reinforced/metal. Otherwise, far more interested in more 1/60, My TV Roy 1/60 is one of my favs, though. I agree with that hinge part needing to be fixed, Yamato takes care of that issue and I'll easily buy a TV VF-1S 1/48 Roy. It would be next to my DYRL version & 1:1 TV Roy Flight helmet! Edited November 4, 2011 by 505thAirborne
Kicker773 Posted November 4, 2011 Posted November 4, 2011 If they made a 1/48 v2 with nb4m's improvements etc...maybe..god knows i only have a few and nee many more
Arthurius Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 this thread is not about an improved vf-1/48 !!!!
alchemo Posted November 5, 2011 Posted November 5, 2011 The current repackaged 1/48 VF-1S has tight joints, smaller box. About a TV version, the 1/48 VF-1J Hikaru and Mass production VF-1A has the same off white as the VF-1S, if a bright white version is to be made then a bright white VF-1J and a bright white/ brown VF-1A should also be made to match it, not a bad idea for Yamato and for die hard completists . What about starting the Ver.2 line with Roy Focker VF-1S in TV Version and Movie Version, complemented with different figures and hand parts, SP and SSP respectively
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Posted November 5, 2011 It'd be ridiculously awesome if they could add a Hikaru figure with Misa sitting on his lap (ala "Love Drifts Away"). That would be awesome and I wouldn't put it past Yamato to make that. Good idea man! That would be a good inclusion for a VF-1S Super Valkyrie set. The current repackaged 1/48 VF-1S has tight joints, smaller box. About a TV version, the 1/48 VF-1J Hikaru and Mass production VF-1A has the same off white as the VF-1S, if a bright white version is to be made then a bright white VF-1J and a bright white/ brown VF-1A should also be made to match it, not a bad idea for Yamato and for die hard completists . What about starting the Ver.2 line with Roy Focker VF-1S in TV Version and Movie Version, complemented with different figures and hand parts, SP and SSP respectively How much smaller is the box? I'm thankful it's smaller.
alchemo Posted November 6, 2011 Posted November 6, 2011 It's about 1/4 smaller by width, the rest is the same. they just pack the plane with its wings closed.
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