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It’s funny that I have seen this video months before and never made a connection. I was actually looking for something else. 😅

Thanks for clarifying it as a bootleg. Just wasn’t sure. But as you can see here, quite a few varieties were released. I just found it strange that it was labeled Takatoku.

Aside from the 1/320 4-Type model kits, did Takatoku release other kits besides this?

Too funny.

This came up on my FB feed. I don’t know much about it, but thought I would share due to its strange blue plastic. I do believe it did come out of Taiwan.

I’m sure most every self respected Macross model kit collector has this. Or do they? Not mine, so I’m not respectable.

Another 1/100 bootleg in white with yellow/black markings. This time in 1J. There are also 1S and 1A (Henkei-esque) in this color combo.

From what I understand, since the first tooling PCToys would always feel the molds slightly. Parts from these KO don’t always make a good replacement, even amongst the KOs.

You are correct about the UNSpacy kite markings. Check the slick curve on the center of the logo. This almost looks hand painted. 🧐

The craziest part for about all this was that I thought Takatoku only released these model kits. I had no idea there were more.

A better pic so we can see a good comparison of the Bandai-R and Takatoku-L paint application. The yellow is clearly visible.

Finally found one after many years of looking. The Takatoku 1/55 VF-1S Super Valkyries were indeed resprayed to create the Bandai Strike Valkyrie.

This is a truly a desired taste, and definitely not for me. No matter how bored or delayed in flight I get. It appears as if this is an over steroid Yamaguchi Revoltech VF. The proportions are just so over the top and are not appealing in any mode. But I guess since we’re out of paint schemes might as well change the mold.

And the 1/55 Reissue Super Valkyrie armor fits a Clover 1/55. Pretty cool.

Who knew the Origin of Valkyrie armor would fit a Joon’s/Space Gandam/Robotec 1/55.

Here’s a fun find I had no idea existed. Shared horizon background setting used for both this Takatoku Toys non-scale kit and the 1984 release of Bandai’s VF-1A Hikaru from DYRL. Pretty cool.

Like many have recommended, it might be best to seek out a complete 1990 Banda 1/55 SuperValkyrie VF-1S. Finding the correct Super parts is a bit of a challenge as that particular blue armor is unique to that single release. All reissues have certain fits and colors that will not work with the 1990 mold. If you’re curious about the other varieties, you can peruse this thread. Grab a coffee or stiff drink, maybe even a sandwich cause it is going to be a long and entertaining read. Head on over the 1/55 Revisited page. Welcome to MacrossWorld.

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Popcorn bucket idea… Every time you get popcorn it would be like you’re doing a “Daedelus Attack!”

Looks like someone picked up a nice custom with box. Not me, but someone else.

You are correct about the head being reworked, as you can also see the vents on the back of the head have prominent characteristic bubbles from resin casting.

Nice custom you found there. Where did you find this? The head appears to be that of a 1/100 kit.

I recently purchased one out of sheer boredom since my flight was delayed home. I do have to agree with you on the thought of this as being somewhere in the middle. The fit and finish is actually satisfying. The design choices however have me a bit withdrawn. The weirdest designs are the front landing gear assist panel and those ugly ankle panels. All the paint on this is a nice touch, but those hideous painted panel lines, yuk. The heft gives it a nice feel as does the smooth articulation. But I will say the ankles seem as if they will give out quick after standing in Battroid (Robotech) mode for some time. Here if the VF-1J fighter with Optimus Prime standing in as the Macross.😅