Reïvaj Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 that blue on blue camo would look killer on a Valk. Any Valk! That reminds me MickyG's custom you can see here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=32977&p=1085951 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 that blue on blue camo would look killer on a Valk. Any Valk! More pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) That reminds me MickyG's custom you can see here: http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=32977&p=1085951 Don't remind me.... I wanted to pull the trigger on that splinter camo SV-51, but I let it slide and someone else bought it Edit: My bad that was the Dobber custom I was referring to would love to see a scheme like the one he pulled off on that custom SV-51. Edited December 5, 2013 by Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) I thought I would be grossed out by this scheme since I usually don't like schemes with too many clashing colors (don't like Angelbirds) but this one honestly looks a lot better in hand. I was worried that I'd hate it. It's probably because it uses so much black in it... Edited December 5, 2013 by xrentonx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I'll trade you for an angel bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 I thought I would be grossed out by this scheme since I usually don't like schemes with too many clashing colors (don't like Angelbirds) but this one honestly looks a lot better in hand. I was worried that I'd hate it. It's probably because it uses so much black in it... I never liked the 1/48 Angel Bird, but for some reason I really liked the 1/60 V2 of it. Glad I got it too lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) Dude... if you were unsure of this ugly bird, maybe a freaking 55% off discount will convince you http://plamoya.com/en/macross-perfect-trans-vf1j-valkyrie-macross-30th-anniversary-col-p-78593.html?cPath=25 Edited December 17, 2013 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reïvaj Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I guess it's not necessary to say something is ugly only because you don't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YF-29 Durandal Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I guess it's not necessary to say something is ugly only because you don't like it. He is a New Yorker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Dude... if you were unsure of this ugly bird, maybe a freaking 55% off discount will convince you http://plamoya.com/en/macross-perfect-trans-vf1j-valkyrie-macross-30th-anniversary-col-p-78593.html?cPath=25 Nope, still not interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinG Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Nope - me either. I am not angry with them, but bummed it could have been something cool for my collection instead. And they have to be a little bummed that their first release was not a bigger success... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I never liked the 1/48 Angel Bird, but for some reason I really liked the 1/60 V2 of it. Glad I got it too lol. Probebly because the 1/48 angel bird scheme was unequivocally inferior to the 1/60 rendition. The red was too orange, the blue was too light, and the chest stripes were poorly composed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loop Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Probebly because the 1/48 angel bird scheme was unequivocally inferior to the 1/60 rendition. The red was too orange, the blue was too light, and the chest stripes were poorly composed. And your right! I love the deeper red/blue on this one, and yes the chest does look better. I wish I would have bought a whole squad now, but whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojacko Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) i know this isnt the best 1J color scheme but does it have by any chance will the value get better/appreciate in the future??? Edited February 3, 2014 by mojacko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 i know this isnt the best 1J color scheme but does it have any chance the value will get better/appreciate in the future??? Only if signed by Tenjin...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I like the look of the1j anniversary without the extra decals and was thinking of getting it for my armor parts since I only have 1a's. Does anyone by chance have a photo with the armor on? And, is it safe to do that because of the tampo printing on tha parts (like the arms) that secure to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 anyone knows what kind of paint they use on this? is it easy to strip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzgundam010 Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 still not interested at 55% off because it is ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 anyone knows what kind of paint they use on this? is it easy to strip? 90% Isopropyl alchol or Pinesol does it for me. Windex also... takes longest. Iso does it the fastest but I like pinesol because it doesn't smear the paint across the plastic when washing it off. Make sure you take off the canopy first or it'll come out foggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 still not interested at 55% off because it is ugly. LOL, I'm right there with you. Although it never occurred to me that it might make a decent custom after the paint was removed. If the price were a bit cheaper, it would actually be an ok alternative to the no-paint assembly kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastik Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 anyone knows what kind of paint they use on this? is it easy to strip? Think of it as a big lottery scratcher, grab a penny and have at it j/k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Got one for $70 shipped brand new. Decent price for my first plunge into the v2 1/60 VF-1 line. Not particularly interested in the paint scheme, but for a trouble-free valk and to support Arcadia's 1st release, I dont see why not. though buying below MSRP may not be the best way to support a business... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserstorm Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Got one for $70 shipped brand new. Decent price for my first plunge into the v2 1/60 VF-1 line. Not particularly interested in the paint scheme, but for a trouble-free valk and to support Arcadia's 1st release, I dont see why not. though buying below MSRP may not be the best way to support a business... Please PM me a link of the place where you bought it for that much. Please, please, please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Please PM me a link of the place where you bought it for that much. Please, please, please.... not that I dont want to share the link, but theyre sold out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Please PM me a link of the place where you bought it for that much. Please, please, please.... Not $ 70 shipped cheap, but still a good price; http://www.hlj.com/product/ACA82001/Sci -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Hey, they're back to the old retail Yamato price! Well, thereabouts anyway.. maybe that was a sale price? But I remember picking up most of my VF-1s for around $80. I know they started at 9800 yen, but I don't recall what the exchange rate was at the time. Edited March 19, 2014 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laserstorm Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 not that I dont want to share the link, but theyre sold out Thanks, you're a real sweetheart. Not. Not $ 70 shipped cheap, but still a good price; http://www.hlj.com/product/ACA82001/Sci -b. I'm sorry, but Hasbro or 3rd party developers spoiled me giving me 10inch figures with much more complex transformations for 2-4 times less money than what is asked for Valkyries. For the prices Valks are going, I can buy a buttload of official toys or a 3rd party TF combiner. Coming from TF community foremost, justifying buying a Valk for prices they're going now is not posible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Laserstorm, you are not alone here. Being a fan of both TF and Macross, it is getting harder to justify the asking price for the Valk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barurutor Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 There are 2 of these on Mandarake right now, 9000 yen each. http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1407850.html http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1441685.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimis Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks, you're a real sweetheart. Not. I'm sorry, but Hasbro or 3rd party developers spoiled me giving me 10inch figures with much more complex transformations for 2-4 times less money than what is asked for Valkyries. For the prices Valks are going, I can buy a buttload of official toys or a 3rd party TF combiner. Coming from TF community foremost, justifying buying a Valk for prices they're going now is not posible. To be fair it's only a handful of people who do not moan about how easy it is to break TF masterpieces. If we do not take the weak shoulder Yamatos into account, you can mess with the rest quite a bit without worrying. I have transformed MP-9 and MP-11 and with both the ratchet joints were a nightmare, as were those swing joints that had to be pressed upwards or downwards when they were supposed to rotate only, as were all those steps that asked you to hold parts in place by tension - the YF-21 does have a few of the above but somehow felt safer. Personally i'd rather pay more money for something more durable, even if it means getting a loose joint here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks, you're a real sweetheart. Not. I'm sorry, but Hasbro or 3rd party developers spoiled me giving me 10inch figures with much more complex transformations for 2-4 times less money than what is asked for Valkyries. For the prices Valks are going, I can buy a buttload of official toys or a 3rd party TF combiner. Coming from TF community foremost, justifying buying a Valk for prices they're going now is not posible. And coming from Transformers you've made two mistakes in your thinking. 1) Transformers are WILDLY popular all across the world and 2) Transformers can be marketed and sold all across the world. The number of potential sales means the cost per unit can be lower. Macross toys can't be sold out side of Japan, and Macross isn't really all that popular in Japan either, that means the audience is severely limited and the price for each toy must rise to ensure everything is paid for. If you don't care for the Valks, don't buy them, but it's not like someone decided "well, this is Macross, you pay more for Macross because we say so." I'm quite sure Arcadia would be thrilled to sell a $90 YF-19 all across the world if they could do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Did someone just compare Hasbro TF's to Yamato perfect transformation? If you don't get it, you might as well walk on home. It's Apples to Crowbars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedas Bike Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 ^Right? That comparison is almost cliched at this point. Even though it looks like the 30th Anniversary VF-1J is no longer on sale for 50% off, at $ 140 is still on the average or inexpensive side for a VF-1 or retail VF-25. Personally I'd rather pay the money for a Valk over an average Deluxe Transformer and most Masterpiece Transformers - all a part of personal preference and what a person is willing to spend their cash on. -b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaajin Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Thanks, you're a real sweetheart. Not. Pls dont be offended by my reply. Its just not feasible to go my "route" now. Else, there wouldnt be any reason not to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 We need a meme for TF Collectors just getting into Macross... I can't think of anything meaner than "Go back to Wal-Mart"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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