PC Valkyrie

Godzilla. Yes, DYRL was released as a theatrical motion picture in 1984. I can't say if scenes were deleted from the big screen presentation in HK, because I never saw DYRL on the big screen. However, I doubt any scenes were deleted in the version you saw. The DYRL Perfect Edition was released later (I think early 1990's) on Laser Disc. The only differnence between the original and Perfect Edition is the addition of Minmay's concert animation during the closing credits of the DYRL movie. The concert animation was taken directly from Flashback 2012 (which was released in 1987). Now, you can obtain the DYRL Perfect Edition on a Region 2 DVD from Japan, or you can buy the regionless bootleg DVD version. And about Clash of the Bionoids: I never saw it, but everything I've heard about it makes me glad I didn't! Just a horrible edited english dub of DYRL.

First time I've seen that. (I don't read the pinned MPC threads). I must admit that the colour scheme looks nice. The only thing wrong is the valk itself (which is not news).

The Yamato toys clearly allow for thrust vectoring in the up and down direction on the VF-1. The opening game sequence (as seen in the 20th anniversary DVD) also shows Hikaru's VF-1A thrust nozzles going up and down as a test before taking off the Prometheus. Other than that opening game animation sequence, do we ever see thrust vectoring occur during the actual TV series or DYRL? One may argue that Gerwalk mode itself is proof of thrust vectoring when the legs are down and the ankles are angled whatever way is needed for producing lift/acceleration. What I want to know is whether the thrust vectoring was animated in fighter mode? (like it was illustrated in Macross Plus)

I have been rewatching the original Macross TV series recently. There are so many different scenes/moments that stand out in my mind. If you had to choose the most memorable/striking scene from the TV series, what would it be for you? I had a difficult time narrowing the choice down to one, but the most memorable scene for me would be the ending of the very last episode. The shot of the damaged SDF-1 in the background, with Hikaru's VF-1S in Gerwalk mode in front becoming a picture in photo album was such a great epic end to the whole series.

Takatoku 1/100 VF-1J in Hikaru colours. Got it from Silver Snail (comic/anime shop in downtown Toronto) back in the late 1980's.

This post is NOT meant to be a criticism of the 1/48 from Yamato. (In fact, I own 3 of them and absolutely love them). Rather, I must admit that I don't think Hikaru's 1J colours/stipes are very attractive. I know that I am probably in the minority, because it is clear from previous polls/posts that many people find Hikaru's white 1J from the TV series to be their absolute favourite. I, on the other hand, think it is very bland. I don't particularly like the red stripe going down the wings. I also think the tail fins look very plain, with no skull emblem. Similarly, the white plain heat shield in battroid mode makes the robot look very boring. I think the colours look much better in the actual animation, but they don't look quite as nice on the Yamato 1/60 and 1/48 toys. Just my thoughts. Anyone else agree?

I just received my first Banpresto Super VF-1. The little sucker looks pretty cute in all modes, but it is extremely floppy. My biggest problem is the backpack in battroid mode. It just will not stay up. Any way to secure the backpack up in battroid? Also, the arm armour will not stay on the forearms. They just keep "popping" out. Any suggestions for that?

Graham. Do you have the stands with 4" rods or 6" rods?

At Kevin's Valk Exchange, he is selling both 4" and 6" stands. I plan to use them to display both 1/60 and 1/48 Yamato valks. I've ordered four 4" stands. Any advantage for the 6" stands, other than elevating the valks 2" higher over the base?

Hey. Great job. It was fun to read all the stats! However, it must be mentioned that there is probably a big selection bias in the calculations, as only 234 members responded to the original thread. If everyone from MW responded, the numbers may be very different, because I suspect there may be many more people who do not own any Yamato toys who did not respond to Graham's thread.

Yeah, we in Toronto are also being cautioned about Isabel, although it SHOULD die down quite it bit by the time it hits Ontario. However, we are still expecting very heavy rains with possible flooding. All outdoor patio furniture should be secured or stored inside or else they might go flying with the strong winds.

So what does it mean in relation to Macross or the VF-1?

Hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question. It appears that all the Yamato 1/48 boxes have a symbol on the front. Is it a Greek letter? If so, what does it signify (in relation to Macross or VF-1 valkyries)?

I know the pain of no space. I live in a 477 sq. ft condo with my wife and 19 month old son. Makes me feel like a family living in Hong Kong. I keep my valks displayed at my parent's house, so I only get to see them every week or every other week on the weekends when we visit. Really tough. I will be moving to a condo three times the size in November, but my wife has already warned me about not going wild about displaying every valk I have, because she REALLY hates clutter. Even in my old room within my parent' house, the closet is getting jammed with all boxes of valks and Gundam Fix Figuration figures. Oh well.... Damn Yamato and Bandai...making so many irresistable toys when I am an adult with the means to purchase them.

Despite the red and blue being the "official" heat shield colours for the Hikaru and Max VF-1S's, I personally think a black heat shield would look best to stay consistent with Roy's black heat shield. I know that Graham had previously mentioned that he thinks the heat shield should be the same as the skull logo on the fast packs, but I think it should have been consistent with the constant black stripe on the chest plate of all the DYRL valks. Heat shield of VF-1A's should be the same colour as the lower stripe, but the few VF-1S's should be more distinct with all black, regardless of who is piloting. Just my opinion... I also think that a 1/48 Hikaru VF-1S would look more distinctive with a black heat shield. Makes it more special compared to the 1/48 Hikaru VF-1A.

I originally was planning to keep the 1/60 line my "main" line of Macross toys, given the variation that were available, and the fact that there are plans for 1/60 Q-rau and Monster. My plan was to get just one 1/48 VF-1 as a one piece wonder to round out the collection. My other one piece wonder is the Bandai Super VF-1S, cause any collection ain't complete until you've got a chunkey monkey to remind myself of the toy I never had when I was a kid/teenager. However, I now am a proud owner of 3 1/48 VF-1's. Now I don't plan to get anymore (hopefully), because I am seriously running out of room. The toy is stable in all three modes, leading to great playability. The 1/60 toys were basically posable statues. They were rock solid in fighter mode, but gerwalk and battroid modes are flimsy (legs). Any attempt to "play" with them led to the legs changing positions. I have to take great care in transporting 1/60 valks in gerwalk or battroid mode, in fear of the legs changing positions or falling off. Now, I admit I never really wanted to play with my 1/60's. I would transform/pose them and then display them. But I find myself playing (transforming and doing different poses) with the 1/48 more and more. They are much better in retaining poses even after multiple pick-ups. Even though the 1/60 is a more manageable size for display and play, the detail and mechanisms on the 1/48 are wonderful. Bottom line: I have lost some love for the 1/60 valks, but not all......

My 19 month old son has been eyeing my Yamato valks for a while. I always try to explain/show to him that they are daddy's toys and he can't play with them the same way he plays with his toys. However, I do let him touch the valks gently, even letting him watch me while I transform them. He really enjoys holding on to the gunpod while I transform and he likes to play with the landing gear also. In particular, he loves to hold on to the 1/48 pilot and put him into his toy cars. Anyways, one day, out of the blue, he pointed to my 1/48 VF-1S and said "valk" in a high pitched tone. Sounded SO cute. I wish you guys can hear it, cause it warms my heart. Now, he refers to all my valkyries and gundams as "valk" (in a high pitched tone). He even points to airplanes in the sky and says "valk" (even though I try to correct him with that). My wife is not impressed.

Hobby Link Japan has them in stock.

Gotta agree with Graham on this one. The YF-21 is the best looking Doyusha Macross fighter, followed by the YF-19, IMO. I was really hoping that a VF-11B would be made to complete my Macross Plus collection, but I guess that will never happen. I think the scuplts on the YF-19 and YF-21 are really nice, compared to the Yamato 1/72 series. I passed on the Doyusha VF-1's because of the availability of fighter appearance accurate VF-1's from Yamato.

Death of a protagonist/hero/good guy adds a sense of realism to most action/sci-fic stories. I think Macross Plus was a good balance, as you have Guld dying to give that emotional down, while Isamu and Myung end up alive and happy together, with Sharon defeated to give the "good guys win" feeling.

Most prized toys: Yamato 1/48 VF-1A (Hikaru) and Gundam Fix Figuration FA-93 with HWS Most prized Japanimation DVDs: DYRL (FX bootleg) and Gundam Char's Counterattack (Bandai) See a pattern, anyone??

I have to thank Macross World (which I discovered in April 2001) for leading me to my first Yamato Valkyrie purchase. It was the 1/60 VF-1A (Hikaru). I was SOOO happy when I got it. It looked absolutely amazing in fighter mode, and was (at the time) the best new VF-1 toy available. Now, 2 years later, I am absolutely hooked and finding it harder and harder to resist buying more stuff. The only negative about Yamato is the look/quality of their Macross Plus toys. I have the VF-19A, and I wasn't too impressed by the sculpt or transformation process. My first VF-1 toy was from the late 1980's when I bought a Taka 1/100 VF-1J (Hikaru). At the time I couldn't afford the 1/55 chunkey monkeys or the 1/72 HCM. The Yamato 1/60 in 2001 absolutely blew that away in terms of looks and function.

Remember that DYRL was originally meant to be a "retelling" of the events that occured during space war 1 made to fit into a 2 hour motion picture. As such, exact reasons for "why" or "how" things happened in DYRL are never that clearly relayed. I would say that Max becoming macronized and eventually flying a Q-rau was a more "interesting" way to recapture what happened in the TV series (which is Max ends up with Millia). This is often a criticism of DYRL, because for it to make sense, you must previously see the TV series. DYRL is a poor stand-alone feature from a story telling point of view. However, after knowing the events in the TV series, all I ever want to watch over and over again is DYRL, with the beautiful animation and music.

In reading Drifand's poll about what people would like the 1/48 VF-1J to come with (fast packs, GBP armour, etc), it is clear that a large majority of people absolutely LOVE the GBP armour. My question is simple: Why do you like the GBP armour so much? Is it the best representation of ultimate kick-ass fire power for our beloved VF-1? Is it all the opening and closing missile hatches? Is it all the missiles that come with it? Is it because it is simply rare as a toy/model in the last 20 years? Is it because it simply looks damn good? Tell me what you think.

Damn Graham and his pictures. Another toy I have to get and another excuse I have to give my wife as to why. I too am a sucker for FIX figures. They are perfect for those of us who value appearance, but don't have the time/skill to make a realistic model. By the way, a Red one for me.