davidwhangchoi Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 you can pull off the tail fin on the non angel birds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 So far only the Angel Birds have this feature, and now the upcoming mechanic edition. Who knows what the future holds after the mechanic version. Maybe they will offer squadron options for future versions, like perhaps the cannon fodder. It would be cool to have a variety of squadron logos on the tailfins as an option down the road, instead of numbers #1-#5 like the angel birds. They could re-use all the same box inserts and all to save $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Graham said: Hoping that on this release they may finally have changed the tab design so that the arms and legs lock more securely in place in fighter mode. But I'm probably expecting way too much. 😅 Yeah not optimistic. After so many repaints, I don't think Bandai will bother with any improvements at this stage. These will be reserved for the next Revival version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 3 hours ago, MKT said: I kinda think now, that international DYRL fans are the most screwed from BW-HG deal. BW can't bring TV VF-1s outside Japan, but at least on HG side there are other quality brands now like Threezero covering that. But movie VF-1 schemes are still very much in international purgatory and limited to JP only. Buying something that says 'Robotech' and 'HG' on it makes me feel dirty. 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0P3-F15H Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 Looking through the manual for the Fast Packs, its kinda funny they have this: were as far as i know it was only 'sold separately' for the first release of the VF-1J and Fokkers VF-1S... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 4 hours ago, Shawn said: So far only the Angel Birds have this feature, and now the upcoming mechanic edition. Who knows what the future holds after the mechanic version. Maybe they will offer squadron options for future versions, like perhaps the cannon fodder. It would be cool to have a variety of squadron logos on the tailfins as an option down the road, instead of numbers #1-#5 like the angel birds. They could re-use all the same box inserts and all to save $ very interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 5 hours ago, MKT said: I kinda think now, that international DYRL fans are the most screwed from BW-HG deal. BW can't bring TV VF-1s outside Japan, but at least on HG side there are other quality brands now like Threezero covering that. But movie VF-1 schemes are still very much in international purgatory and limited to JP only. From all the photos I've seen so far of the Threezero VF-1J, the large chest vents and weird head sculpt just don't do it for me, so I don't think I'm going to be picking one up. Happy enough at the moment with the Bandai DX and HMR for my VF-1 needs. I even got rid of most of my old Yamato 1/48 and 1/60 v2 in the last few years as most of the ones with white plastic had yellowed to some degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radioguy Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Graham said: From all the photos I've seen so far of the Threezero VF-1J, the large chest vents and weird head sculpt just don't do it for me, so I don't think I'm going to be picking one up. I agree on TZ, especially the deformed head, but I will say I want to see it up close before I turn my back on it completely. I read some good things about the proposed build quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikkonen Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 27 minutes ago, Radioguy said: I agree on TZ, especially the deformed head, but I will say I want to see it up close before I turn my back on it completely. I read some good things about the proposed build quality. 3Z have a fantastic reputation, and never to experiment with materials beyond plastic for accuracy or quality. But here the design doesn't convince me. The inaccurate head with the large chest and smaller than usual legs are quite a step backwards from DX, HMR and Yamato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted August 22, 2023 Share Posted August 22, 2023 It's a shame Bandai was lazy and simply replicated what Yamato already did with the SSP (for free) and with the clear parts. Bandai missed an opportunity to distinguish their set by revealing more internal "mechanics"...even if it was just for the SSP...such as the beam cannon and arm armor pieces....it would have been cool to have shown the internals of the gunpod too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twich Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 (edited) So, I have a bit of a problem that I am hoping someone here in the community could help me with. I have the Bandai DX Chogokin VF-1J Armored Valkyrie set that came with the GBP-1S armor and VF-1J. For only the second time since getting this, I decided to change it to Battroid and put on the GBP armor. much to my surprise, I am missing the intake cover piece for the left leg. Does anyone know of someone or somewhere that I might get a replacement? I have scoured my house looking for the missing piece, to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated! here is an included picture to show what I am missing. Thanks! Twich -update! Found the piece 15 feet away and under a cabinet on the floor! The gremlins must be playing tricks on me! Edited August 23, 2023 by twich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herkulease Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Anyone want to take a guess at the chances I could pick up the dx vf-1s in November locally? I'll in be in Japan mid to late november. It's hard to tell if its only a member/event exclusive or there's a chance it'll be in retail stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0P3-F15H Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 TV super parts on the VF-1D slaps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 So, what is next on everybody's DX VF-1 wish list, after the release of the Hikaru VF-1S with clear Strike/Super Parts? For me, I really want: VF-1A TV Cannon Fodder VT-1 VE-1 VF-1A Hikaru DYRL VF-1A Max DYRL VF-1S Max DYRL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Graham said: So, what is next on everybody's DX VF-1 wish list, after the release of the Hikaru VF-1S with clear Strike/Super Parts? For me, I really want: VF-1A TV Cannon Fodder VT-1 VE-1 VF-1A Hikaru DYRL VF-1A Max DYRL VF-1S Max DYRL Would like a VF-1 VR, which had a small mention (more of a screen grab from SDFM asking what VF-1 should be next...) in one of the hobby mags previously. Candidate for a P-Bandai if so... else i would prefer a 1A CF or a 1A Kakizaki to round out the TV platoon. Edited September 5, 2023 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkAddict Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Bring on the Elintseeker and Super Ostrich please Bandai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I wouldn't say no to completing the DYRL squad with a couple 1As and a CF, but yeah, my most wanted is the Super Ostrich. I want to see it done in this scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R0P3-F15H Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 VT-1 VE-1 VF-1A DYRL/TV CF ( I like the DYRL head more ) I look forward more to these as they aren’t all white and won’t yellow eventually ( or as badly ) and I in general do not like the hero ships/suits/etc most of the time outside gundam usually. but I’ll probably pick up a DYRL 1A Max if that comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarbarian Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 VF-1J Milia DYRL, VT-1, and VF-1S Roy DYRL have been the ones I've been hoping for, with slowly diminishing expectations of them ever happening. I've mentioned it before, but I am forever flummoxed that they haven't milked this mold and done an annual Tamashii web exclusive release of the missile pack. I guess the focus lately is on worldwide releases for Frontier and Plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I would like Bandai to complete Vermillion Squadron next with a TV Kakizaki -1A... Then they can do the obligatory split releases of the Max and Millia TV -1Js...one regular release and one web.... Next....reg and web release of CF TV VF-1A and DYRL Max -1A... Followed by reg and web releases of CF DYRL -1A and Hikaru -1A... Next...a TV Super VF-1S Hikaru and web DYRL VF-1S Max.... Finally, Web and reg releases of Elint and SuperO.... If they plan the releases with their current amount of haste....the DX VF-1 line could end by the SDFM 50th Anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 18 hours ago, Graham said: So, what is next on everybody's DX VF-1 wish list, after the release of the Hikaru VF-1S with clear Strike/Super Parts? Hikaru Super VF-1A DYRL for me. That way, I can leave this line behind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I'm all in for a TV cannon fodder! But I'd be severely tempted by an Elint Seeker in 1:48.....it's never been done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twich Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 21 hours ago, Graham said: So, what is next on everybody's DX VF-1 wish list, after the release of the Hikaru VF-1S with clear Strike/Super Parts? For me, I really want: VF-1A TV Cannon Fodder VT-1 VE-1 VF-1A Hikaru DYRL VF-1A Max DYRL VF-1S Max DYRL I would be fascinated with a Macross the First VF-1J! Twich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twich Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 Maybe so they can try for a worldwide release, a VF-1J EX (Ex-Gear equipped) Twich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, twich said: I would be fascinated with a Macross the First VF-1J! Twich Ah. Now adding this next to Hikaru's Super VF-1A DYRL. Then I'm done with DX VF-1's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-1A Cannon Fodder Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 22 hours ago, Graham said: So, what is next on everybody's DX VF-1 wish list, after the release of the Hikaru VF-1S with clear Strike/Super Parts? VF-1A SFV-26 Cavaliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 VF-1A TV Kakizaki VF-1A CF VF-1J Max VF-1J Milia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 VE-1 & VT-1.. purely because they have never been done before in 1/48. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Q Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 55 minutes ago, sh9000 said: VF-1A TV Kakizaki VF-1A CF VF-1J Max VF-1J Milia This is my exact list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkAddict Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 I would love to get a low viz paint scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightmareB4macross Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 1 hour ago, MKT said: VE-1 & VT-1.. purely because they have never been done before in 1/48. Well, just not officially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbitalharvest Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 20 hours ago, nightmareB4macross said: Well, just not officially. wait... what are we actually lookin' at here....!? make those parts and decals my friend! many of us will buy them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Those are Yamato conversion parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
505thAirborne Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 On 9/6/2023 at 12:46 AM, nightmareB4macross said: Well, just not officially. Were these ever fully completed? (Painted, decals, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spark-O-Matic Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 That would be awesome if someone made a high quality conversion kit for the Bandai 1/48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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