Bandai hi-metal VF-1

[Shaggydog]

from Hobby Japan

Edited November 25, 2009 by Shaggydog

[eriku]

So is this a confirmed Bandai release? This is the same photo as in the other thread and I was under the impression it didn't say anything about Bandai, just "Hi-Metal". I think Bandai is a safe assumption, but I'd still like confirmation.

[Shaggydog]

woopsie, didn't see it was already posted. delete thread as necessary.

[GRAND CANNON]

Here's the VF-1J Hi-Metal scan. Does that say a Feb 2010 release? or 2nd in the Hi-Metal series?

http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergundam/article?mid=37116

[ff95gj]

Here's the VF-1J Hi-Metal scan. Does that say a Feb 2010 release? or 2nd in the Hi-Metal series?

http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergundam/article?mid=37116

It says 2nd in the series

[jenius]

My magic eight ball comment.... the third in the series will likely be a long time in coming. Instead we will see plenty of variants of the first two toys... complete with Tamashii website exclusives! (that's a sad exclamation point).

[CF18]

(May as well use this thread until a merge)

Another small scan.

I think this is why Yamato has been releasing their 1:60 VF-1 like mad - 9 VF-1 (& fast packs) in 2008 July to Dec, 17 VF-1 in 2009 not counting any exclusive or reissues. They know Bandai have the license to make new VF-1 starting at 2010.

[VF5SS]

Bandai is pretty late to the game. Yamato has effectively finished the VF-1.

[Graham]

The Hi-Metal VF-1 may be a great toy, but I have only the bare minimum of interest. At best I'll buy a single VF-1S and that will be it.

Role on the Hi-Metal VF-171/EX, VF-17D/S, VF-19F/S and VF-2SS w/SAP and I'll buy multiples.

Graham

[jenius]

If this is 1/100 scale.... goodnight Toynami.

[Kyp Durron]

If this is 1/100 scale.... goodnight Toynami.

It's going to seriously depend on the price though.

-Kyp

[Vi-RS]

Bandai is pretty late to the game. Yamato has effectively finished the VF-1.

+1, I have every V2 release from yamato and I really don't see the point of getting them from Bandai, probably get the VF-1S as comparison.

I've been waited long enough to see Bandai release a new mold on VF-1, but they never did and I basically give up Bandai with disappointment. The dream came true untill I see yamato in 2001 with V1. It was gorgeous, 1/48 was even better, but the V2 is probably the best VF-1 toy.

Screw bandai.

I think the Hi Metal VF-1 will probably same size as the 1/100 VF-19, which make it very likely in around 1/72 scale.

[ntsan]

It's going to seriously depend on the price though.

-Kyp

And there is revoltech's VF-1 to compete too

[Vifam7]

It would be awesome if it turns out to be 1/72 scale.

But it's likely to be 1/100 scale. Which is fine by me.

It's nice to see all of these choices in the market.

[Ivan]

The Hi-metal series seems to fit in quite well with the upcoming monster

Also, quite a bit of macross coverage in the latest Hobby Japan issue

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-115372-1-1.html

[Zinjo]

If this is 1/100 scale.... goodnight Toynami.

Not likely.

Toynami has a better price point than Tamashii's latest.

I fear that the price will kill this line too...

[Zinjo]

The Hi-metal series seems to fit in quite well with the upcoming monster

Also, quite a bit of macross coverage in the latest Hobby Japan issue

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-115372-1-1.html

The destroids and Monster, I'd buy! They've been neglected far too long!

Edited November 26, 2009 by Zinjo

[Renato]

Bear in mind that last picture posted by Ivan shows the Wave lineup of 1/100 kits, not the Bandai toys. Just pointing that out to avoid any confusion.

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

I think this is why Yamato has been releasing their 1:60 VF-1 like mad - 9 VF-1 (& fast packs) in 2008 July to Dec, 17 VF-1 in 2009 not counting any exclusive or reissues. They know Bandai have the license to make new VF-1 starting at 2010.

I don't think Bandai has an exclusive license for the VF-1 though. Chances are they just scored the 1/100, and 1/55 licenses, and Yamato is still releasing VF-1 toys in 1/60 scale next year.

If this is 1/100 scale.... goodnight Toynami.

agreed

Not likely.

Toynami has a better price point than Tamashii's latest.

I fear that the price will kill this line too...

Though the diecast content might not be high, I have no doubt in my mind that the VF HI-METAL VF-1 will be of significantly higher quality than the Toynami, so I'd pay up for it.

It would be awesome if it turns out to be 1/72 scale.

Indeed, it would be one hell of a modernized HCM. Speaking of Toynami I'm sure George Sohn would love these if these turn out to be 1/72.

It's nice to see all of these choices in the market.

Hell yeah

[regult]

yet more VF-1, as if that was "the valk we were all missing"...

[Ignacio Ocamica]

The Hi-metal series seems to fit in quite well with the upcoming monster

Also, quite a bit of macross coverage in the latest Hobby Japan issue

http://www.toysdaily.com/discuz/thread-115372-1-1.html

Thanks for the link!!!

[lechuck]

Why have we adopted a second thread for this toy!!!

I already opened one over the weekend. All it needs is its title to be updated.

[Omegablue]

The Unicorn Gundam Hi Metal is around $100 to $150 with shipping...

Edited November 26, 2009 by Omegablue

[Vi-RS]

It would be awesome if it turns out to be 1/72 scale.

But it's likely to be 1/100 scale. Which is fine by me.

It's nice to see all of these choices in the market.

It's been confirmed that the HI-Metal VF-1 is 1/100 scale, about 14cm tall.

[CF18]

Bandai is pretty late to the game. Yamato has effectively finished the VF-1.

Exactly. They "finished" them so that they will not have their 1:60 and cheaper 1:100 in the same "just released" box pile.

They may also have some agreement with Bandai to avoid overlapping release, so that they can release some Macross 7 units.

High-res vesion of the scan - high enough to read the text.

[hutch]

The Monster, Tomahawk, and V1 together make a nice display. I'm curious what the final product will look like.

[jenius]

Wow... That additional coverage is awesome! More destroid goodness!! I wonder if Yamato is going to can their Phalanx since it doesn't seem due out any time soon and Bandai is going to be releasing smaller (ie cheaper) destroids.

[CF18]

Wow... That additional coverage is awesome! More destroid goodness!! I wonder if Yamato is going to can their Phalanx since it doesn't seem due out any time soon and Bandai is going to be releasing smaller (ie cheaper) destroids.

Those are scale models from Wave at 1:72 and 1:100 scale, not new toys from Bandai.

Although I think the chance of seeing destroid from side-VF or Revoltech is above 0.

[jenius]

Models? Damn.... Still, more Macross is a good thing.

[Dobber]

The profile looks a bit off. I wonder why they are making the chest/collar area raised in fighter mode? Surely that's not necessary anymore? I thought maybe it's like that because it's a prototype, but after really looking closely I think it's meant to be like that.

Chris

[Ignacio Ocamica]

I'll get the VF-1S to go with the 1/100 König Monster

This 1/100 is looking good, but the Yamato 1/60 v2 is the end of all be, at least in my book!!!!

[Twoducks]

Exactly. They "finished" them so that they will not have their 1:60 and cheaper 1:100 in the same "just released" box pile.

They may also have some agreement with Bandai to avoid overlapping release, so that they can release some Macross 7 units.

High-res vesion of the scan - high enough to read the text.

Profile of the nose in fighter mode looks nice.

[Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0]

The Unicorn Gundam Hi Metal is around $100 to $150 with shipping...

The Metal Composite Unicorn Gundam is also significantly bigger with exponentially more parts.

[505thAirborne]

So far I like what I see with this VF-1, just hope the price is not to ridiculous!

[Vi-RS]

So far I like what I see with this VF-1, just hope the price is not to ridiculous!

It might be around 6000~7000 yen....