Yamato 1/60 VF-X

[nexxstrait]

Here's the text from MF Blog (May 13 entry). No pictures shown.

商品は、これが初商品化となる、やまと 1/60 VF-Xです。

価格は税込11,340円（本体10,800円）と送料・代引手数料、

[maximilian_jenius]

O_O

wait a minute, is the VF-X non transformable test type?

VF-X, Raven type (like the canon fodder color theme)?

or a new VF-X valkyries series? :S (19A, 11B, 17S, etc in Ravens color)

if is the VF-X Raven type, this only will be the same valk desing, same color theme in a new box :S

[eriku]

Ravens paintjob for the VF-11 perhaps? If so, sweeeeet.

[m0n5t3r]

cool. although i would prefer if it said VF-X2.

also, price indicates that this could just be a VF-1/VF-1X(?)... still, it's pretty good news in terms of what could be next after this...

Edited May 13, 2010 by m0n5t3r

[Jasonc]

Interesting, indeed. I'd like to see it when pics are available. Either way, it's pretty cool news.

[nightmareB4macross]

I really do hope it's original VF-X shown in the background during repairs to Roy's VF-1S.

I just updated my gallery today, and then just noticed this post.

I really hope Yamato makes every single Valkyrie scheme ever made.

[ff95gj]

A dumb question.. What is the MF blog?

[GGemini]

A dumb question.. What is the MF blog?

The link on the Macross F website on the left hand side that says "blog".

It takes you to this page:

http://www.macrossf.com/blog/

[ff95gj]

Thanks! I couldn't relate VF-X with Macross Frontier so I didn't think about that...

And I feel sad to see Macross Chronicle ends... When the 2nd part of MF movie hasn't been released yet.

So it has been 2 years already...?

[BlueMax]

Yes... it has been 2 years since Macross Frontier 1st started airing (2 1/2 if we consider the Deculture edition as well)..... and guess what? The year after next will be the 30th anniversary of Macross.

[ff95gj]

Yes... it has been 2 years since Macross Frontier 1st started airing (2 1/2 if we consider the Deculture edition as well)..... and guess what? The year after next will be the 30th anniversary of Macross.

Huh? Is that my adrenalin pumping I hear?

[Graham]

IIRC, should be non-transforming VF-X prototype.

Graham

[Vi-RS]

IIRC, should be non-transforming VF-X prototype.

Graham

AWESOME

[Vostok 7]

Hmmm, could Yamato be testing the water for a series of non-transformables?

Interesting, though, considering it costs as much as a normal V2 with FAST packs.

[Knight26]

IF it is the non-Trans prototype, for a lower cost I would love to get it, otherwise...

[hutch]

I'll buy it if it's a new/altered mold.

If it's just a non transformable VF-1 fuggetaboutit.

[nexxstrait]

Hey, look what we've got here

It seems to me it could transform

Edited May 14, 2010 by nexxstrait

[ff95gj]

Hey, look what we've got here

It seems to me it could transform

The MF site desc says special parts are made to make it non-transformable. (ironic to pay extra to pay it less functional!)

[m0n5t3r]

nice! liking the colors...

if it does turn out to be non-transformable, maybe *somebody here can convince Yamato to change their mind about this.

Edited May 14, 2010 by m0n5t3r

[nexxstrait]

The MF site desc says special parts are made to make it non-transformable. (ironic to pay extra to pay it less functional!)

Cool...

[UN Spacy]

The VFX-1 almost had the same amount of screen time as the VE-1.

[eugimon]

color scheme good, non transformable = pass.

[raptormesh]

Would be great if it has removable panels to show the internal frame and workings just like in the video. Otherwise not worth the money unless you really want a piece of Macross history.

[Vostok 7]

Want want want want want want want want want want!!!11!!!11!

Tell me how.

[Vi-RS]

VF-X: Non-transformable variable-wing flight test version.

VF-X-1: Transformable prototype developmental version.

The VF-X is non-transformable predecessor of VFX-1. I am wondering how will Yamato do a flush intake on the existing mold.

Ironically, many people will pass I guess. If this valkyrie is announced as web exclusive in HDP kit version for 200,000 yen, then people will start screaming how much they wanted it in a toy form.

[dizman]

Thats pretty neat, as long as it has removable armor that reveals internal details I don't care if it transforms or not. It better not cost as much as a transforming valk but knowing Yamato its a web exclusive that costs $300.

[Fly4victory]

Wasn't the VFX just a VF without a head and a smooth underside? I'd have to dig the DVD's out of storage to watch the episode/flashback again.

I am glad it is being made just wish it wasn't by Yamato since it cannot transform and will be overpriced. Seems like it would be a better project for Hasegawa's 1/48 and 1/72 VF series of models.

It a bold move but think it will end up being a bad seller.

[Cyclone Trooper]

Hmmm, could Yamato be testing the water for a series of non-transformables?

Thought Yamato already did that and didn't sell very well...they were called Destroids.

[Rabidweezil]

People keep saying the destroids didn't sell well. Is that an official statement from Yamato or just an assumption?

If it's an assumption I'm not sure where it came from. Sure HLJ had them on sale. But they have had lots of Valks on sale too.

[ff95gj]

That's why it's a made-to-order exclusive...

[Graham]

The main body should still be transformable. It should just have a few new parts such as the curved belly plate that covers the head area and possible (not sure), new forearms.

Graham

[nightmareB4macross]

Hey, look what we've got here

It seems to me it could transform

Only major issue I have with this is that the two blisters at the nosecone should not be there at all. While the underbelly has not been seen yet, there should be no arms, head, or knee joints as this should remain non-transformable. The only piece attached to the underside is a curvacious plate from the back of the cockpit to the thrusters.

The paint scheme is rather nice, and overall it is a very welcome display valkyrie.

Good job, Yamato.

[m0n5t3r]

love that VF-1A whale hunter custom! ...i'd rather have that one in 1/60.

plus the "view attachment pic upgrade" is a very welcome update to the site.

[nightmareB4macross]

Thanks.

But to stay on topic here is a very crude correction of Yamato excellent photoshopping skills.

[Vi-RS]

Looking forward to see the bottom of this valkyrie.