davidwhangchoi Posted August 8 Posted August 8 9 minutes ago, Shawn said: The DX GBP was a 'loosely' based on the Takatoku GBP release=the sharp angled upper corner and the tab at bottom center. I agree they could have leaned more retro in the first DX GBP release Toynami went all in with their 1/100 retro version, so maybe Bandai saw that and did the pivot to the Nichimo box style. I'm personally very happy with their choice, I love the Nichimo kits and it really gives it a retro look in my eyes. for the dx chogokin, the pilot should be hikaru. the only armor Roy had was the VF-0S Quote
Shawn Posted August 8 Posted August 8 Tamashi sort of addressed that with the concern on the product page Quote
Shawn Posted August 8 Posted August 8 Good news is that they continue the 001 release on both tailfins , like they did with original Focker release. Still hard to believe they doubled down with the Mechanic Edition Hikaru VF-1S with the 100 tailfin extra option, such a weird commitment to that mistake. Quote
jvmacross Posted August 8 Posted August 8 53 minutes ago, Shawn said: Good news is that they continue the 001 release on both tailfins , like they did with original Focker release. Still hard to believe they doubled down with the Mechanic Edition Hikaru VF-1S with the 100 tailfin extra option, such a weird commitment to that mistake. Did you miss the memo? Quote
herkulease Posted August 8 Posted August 8 Ugh what's the obsession of a lottery. It's not like they going to get a cut of a secondary market prices. just make it store exclusive item like the VF-1J last year. Quote
Big s Posted August 8 Posted August 8 10 hours ago, grogall said: Honestly If they ever release this version I'd go nuts! 🤪 The version I always wish for, but rarely see. I think the armor looks best on the 1a, especially with the extra kind head laser Quote
grogall Posted August 8 Posted August 8 On a note, I hope Bandai doesn't skimp out on this version since the regress seat isn't seen anywhere on the official pictures? Quote
vladykins Posted August 8 Posted August 8 8 hours ago, Big s said: The version I always wish for, but rarely see. I think the armor looks best on the 1a, especially with the extra kind head laser This is the one I would like to see (before I finally get going and paint up one of my HMRs instead: Quote
betocc Posted August 8 Posted August 8 It seems it was available on Yoyakunow https://www.yoyakunow.com/en/robots/24848-dx-chogokin-vf-1s-armored-valkyrie-roy-fokker-special.html Quote
betocc Posted August 8 Posted August 8 It was also available in BigInJapan https://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/33840-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1s-armored-valkyrie-roy-focker-special.html Quote
betocc Posted August 8 Posted August 8 And of course LunaPark, which I don't recommend at all https://www.lunapark.store/product-page/dx-chogokin-vf-1s-armored-valkyrie-roy-focker-special-japan-version Quote
grogall Posted August 8 Posted August 8 1 hour ago, betocc said: And of course LunaPark, which I don't recommend at all I can second that! Not a company with good customer service! 🤮 Quote
sh9000 Posted August 8 Author Posted August 8 Yeah the set was available to preorder from Yoyakunow and Big in Japan yesterday. Quote
derex3592 Posted August 8 Posted August 8 13 hours ago, Big s said: The version I always wish for, but rarely see. I think the armor looks best on the 1a, especially with the extra kind head laser Maaaan, I would buy the crap out of that scheme! In any scale! Quote
Mog Posted August 8 Posted August 8 @lordmasterprince did a custom of that color scheme years ago: Quote
sh9000 Posted August 8 Author Posted August 8 (edited) I still love my custom HMR and I'd buy a DX set and also a standalone DX CF VF-1A. Edited August 8 by sh9000 Quote
Robin-11 Posted August 8 Posted August 8 1 hour ago, Mog said: @lordmasterprince did a custom of that color scheme years ago: That's a Yamato 1/48, right? Looks amazing, anyway. Quote
Mog Posted August 8 Posted August 8 1/60 Yamato Version ONE. Was pretty damn impressive back in the day. Quote
Major Tom Posted August 8 Posted August 8 9 hours ago, vladykins said: This is the one I would like to see (before I finally get going and paint up one of my HMRs instead: I wondered if they'll do this one LOL Quote
jvmacross Posted August 9 Posted August 9 On 8/7/2025 at 11:28 AM, Shawn said: Holy Nichimo/Takani packaging tribute! Awesome!! Can't wait, love that packaging (I'm the model guy at heart!) They should do that with all releases.... Quote
jvmacross Posted August 9 Posted August 9 1 hour ago, Major Tom said: I wondered if they'll do this one LOL Quote
Radioguy Posted August 9 Posted August 9 11 hours ago, grogall said: I can second that! Not a company with good customer service! 🤮 I can add my voice to that now. Quote
davidwhangchoi Posted August 9 Posted August 9 7 hours ago, Major Tom said: I wondered if they'll do this one LOL hahaha Quote
grogall Posted August 9 Posted August 9 Still think the olive green fits a little better with the Roy GBP but I'll take what I can get! 🤗 Quote
jenius Posted August 9 Posted August 9 The green hue in that photo may be the result of white balance or reflection from all the blue around it. It doesn't mean a bit of green in the shade wouldn't look nice though. Quote
sh9000 Posted August 10 Author Posted August 10 This indeed would also be nice homage toy packaging. Quote
MKT Posted August 10 Posted August 10 On 8/9/2025 at 3:11 AM, Mog said: @lordmasterprince did a custom of that color scheme years ago: Not often we come across Yamato v1 custom, this looks pretty awesome. Quote
grogall Posted August 10 Posted August 10 (edited) I guess you thought's where positive lately! 😉 Edited August 10 by grogall Quote
orbitalharvest Posted August 12 Posted August 12 beyond fuming that i missed all the po's... #heartbroken ... can't do the luna park, but the after market might already come close to this... Quote
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