Draykov

Basically, it's a VF-1D with the same scheme as Max's VF-1J. Hasegawa makes a 1/72 model.

Although a lot of folks would say that's just more of the same thing combined, I think that'd be cool. That one never occured to me.

It took me a while to put my faith in the 1/48 line. Once I did though, I sort of turned my back on the 1/60 (though I couldn't resist getting the VT-1 and VE-1). So, what's potentially left for the 1/60 line? I'm not sure how likely any of these are or whether the demand would be enough to convince Yamato to make them, but this is what I've come up with: Q-Rau Destroids GBP-1 armor (yup, it's on its way: 1:60 GBP-1 !?) TV Max VF-1A TV/DYRL Kakizaki VF-1A cannon fodder VF-1J Hikaru/Max VF-1S Cat's Eye recon plane SF-3A Lancer II Mecha from the other Macross series Thoughts?

Short of a 1/48 Zentradi/Meltrandi warrior figure, I can't imagine them doing anything in that scale.

I wonder if that GPB comes with these:

I wonder if those helmets will turn up at any cosplay conventions.

While the Macross Plus Valks aren't the best example of Yamato's capabilities, I think the recent releases (with fast packs) of these Valks would be your best bet.

This thread makes me wonder if I'd even buy a GBP in 1/60 if they released one. I'd be very tempted to hold out for one in 1/48, but then again, I might not be able to resist the temptation. I wonder if they'd release it with another VF-1J or if they'd release the armor by itself, like the 1/48 fast packs.

I haven't seen the new series (Macross Zero) which is a prequel to SDF Macross, but if I'm not mistaken this low-vis VF-1 one is sort of a transition from the VF-0 seen in the new series to the VF-1s we know and love in the old Macross TV series.

That D-model looks like he's leavin' a little present for the Zentradi.

There are some smaller pictures in the models section, Jin, but I don't have anything better. Hasegawa Instructions

I was gonna mention that too, but I didn't have a picture this good. Thanks, Mech.

I certainly wouldn't buy them if they came out now. The 1Js and 1S Strike are all the fast packs I need in 1/60.

That's the impression I was under.

And yet more...

Mmmmmmm...Hikaruey!

Here is a pic of the VF-1J with TV fast packs (from Valkyrie Exchange):

Jin, I haven't been able to find any references online, but if you were to spend a few bucks on a set of water soluble decals, specifically F-14 stencils like these, you'd find a pretty good reference.

And some more...

Here's a sample of some "different" Valk schemes. I forget who the source is, otherwise I'd give credit where credit is due.

Not me, man. The low-vis is cool, but I gotta catch 'em all! I still dig the more colorful schemes.

Not to burst your bubble, but those Matchbox toys might be better suited attacking your 1/60 Valks, if you have any. They were designed for 3 3/4" (Zentradi) figures, and even then they probably aren't to scale. They're a bit small for the 1/48.

I never claimed to be "sure." I'm no Sith Lord, after all. Obviously it wouldn't be hard to do though, and the demand seems to be there. I think the fact that they missed him in the 1/60 line makes it more likely that we'll see it in 1/48. That detail has escaped my notice as well, though I suspect it has something to do with the optic sensor. Can anyone shed any light on the issue?

I couldn't say for sure, I just put the Valks I thought had the best chance of getting made anytime soon on the list. If the enthusiasm for the 1/48 line stays at the level it is, I'm sure we'll see the "brown bull's-eye" at some point. I'm kinda surprised the Max VF-1S is gettin' no love to speak of.

Including pre-orders: 1/72: 3 YF-21 (FAST pack) VF-11B (non-FAST pack) 1/60: 13 VF-1A Hikaru VF-1A Max VF-1S Roy VF-1A CF (general release) VF-1A CF (Toys R Us Japan Exclusive) VF-1D VF-1J Hikaru VF-1J Max VF-1J Miria VF-1S Strike VT-1 VE-1 Q-Rau 1/48: 15 VF-1A Hikaru (original) VF-1S Roy (original) VF-1A Max x2 VF-1A Low-vis x2 VF-1S Hikaru x2 VF-1S Roy (rerelease) x2 VF-1A Hikaru (rerelease) VF-1J Hikaru w/ FAST Packs x2 VF-1J Max w/ FAST Packs x2 FAST packs: 6 On pre-order YF-19 (rerelease - unsure of scale) 1/48 VF-1J Miria x2