Model Kit Collection Show It Off!!!

[Swann]

It's not easy finding this one. with a crisp mint box. I did manage to find one.

[Swann]

Finally got one. 

[Big s]

2 hours ago, Swann said:

Finally got one. 

Even though Arii Macross kits were easier to find here than the Imai ones, the zentraedi kits other than ships and destroids were ere on the extremely rare side.

[Swann]

On 9/9/2025 at 2:01 AM, Big s said:

Even though Arii Macross kits were easier to find here than the Imai ones, the zentraedi kits other than ships and destroids were ere on the extremely rare side.

I like it that the box is larger 

[Swann]

First edition version. Not from the 15th anniversary versions.

[Swann]

This one is still sealed 

[ChristopherB]

Thank you to everyone who has kept this thread going, and I hope everyone is doing well.  You guys have some amazing model kits in your collection!

More than 25 years ago, Jung pioneered the idea to take a 1/55 VF-1S toy and turn them into a painted model kit complete with waterslide decals and customization.

Latest update on my Macross Bandai "Jung" 1/55 VF-1S Roy Strike Valkyrie. Being faithfully and patiently restored by my friend Jose Gonzalez, who is also making several improvements! This is a collaboration between us, but his talents get due credit. But the best part, is that both Valkyries (Roy & Hikaru) will once again be completely transformable!

It'll be more of a "Jose" custom now, with many upgrades like airbrushed black stripes instead of decals. 😉 But with the base and inspiration from Jung, who was a pioneer toy/model mashup builder. Going back more than 25 years ago on the Macross World forums. Jung's custom Valkyries are extremely limited in numbers and sold for a pretty penny!

I own (5) Jung Valkyries, they're a special part of my collection. Jose is also working on my Macross Bandai "Jung" 1/55 VF-1S Hikaru Strike Valkyrie as well. I hope to share pictures of it soon.

(Reason for Restoration: 25+ years since purchase, so there was some discoloration, decal damage, the original donor Jetfires used by Jung weren't great, brittle plastic, they couldn't transform due to Jung using hot glue/super glue, and various other problems caused by a friend.)

[RT junkie]

Getting ready for when retirement comes in ~10-15 years. Want to make sure I have stuff to keep me busy. Some of these I bought as a kid all the way back in the ‘80s. 

[Papa Rat]

51 minutes ago, RT junkie said:

Getting ready for when retirement comes in ~10-15 years. Want to make sure I have stuff to keep me busy. Some of these I bought as a kid all the way back in the ‘80s. 

😳 you are all set! Wow

[Bolt]

2 hours ago, RT junkie said:

Getting ready for when retirement comes in ~10-15 years. Want to make sure I have stuff to keep me busy. Some of these I bought as a kid all the way back in the ‘80s. 

You'll be busy. Better get started!

[Shawn]

Now THIS is my kind of post!
That is a healthy collection you've got going there, have a lot of classic hard to find kits!
The layer of undisturbed dust on the open ends is awesome and shows the time in the archives.
You should take a half day off and remove the front layers from some of those shelves to see what is hiding on the back layer too!

I love how you can always super stack the Nichimos into every nook and cranny at the tops, I've got a couple shelves looking just like this one

[Thom]

Looks like @RT junkie is going to have a very busy and happy retirement! (in 10-15 years...)

Good looking collection @Shawn Now just make sure you have enough glue and paint!

[Shawn]

oh no, that is @RT junkie's picture, I just used it for reference. His shelves are much more organized than my chaos.

[derex3592]

@RT junkie - My GOODNESS!  Now THAT'S a retirement plan I can get behind!!! 

[RT junkie]

I’ve been chipping away at it for years. Just finished this 1/200 one yesterday.  According to my calcs, if I manage to find restraint from buying more, I should be able to complete them around the same age Yoda was when he bit it. 

[lochness]

On 12/31/2025 at 6:54 AM, RT junkie said:

Getting ready for when retirement comes in ~10-15 years. Want to make sure I have stuff to keep me busy. Some of these I bought as a kid all the way back in the ‘80s. 

Wow! Just wow!

If I had a quarter of that collection I would be happy. Well done Sir!