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I hope that when they do the YF-19 that there’s something other than a ball joint hip. Isn’t there a mechanism that is ratcheted? Also really hoping for a full Macross Plus cast including a Ghost X-9 and YF-21.

Can you swap out heads with the Hikaru VF-1A and VF-1J you suppose? Also do you think the Super parts would work the same?

I'd really like a Gluag and Regult but my guess is Arcadia doesn't do much original designing it seems. Someone in the know can correct me . I may be interested in a VF-21 also.

How are the wings? Are they tight or do they fold back very easily if bumped?

Yes!!! Thanks for posting this! Finally get my YF-19, come on April. Is this what they meant by a reissue? Either way I'm just happy to have this Valkyrie.

Can not wait for the preorders to begin this month (as indicated by their Twitter feed) now I just hope they make a YF-21 to stand opposite of it.

What was the MSRP on the original release and anyone have suggestions of where too preorder if they do rerelease it? I'm new and have wanted a 19 for a long time.

Thank you and yeah I got the crotch right. Struggled with the head despite watching your video a few times but something went right. All in all I'm enjoying it more and more.

I'm fairly certain I pushed them as far as I could . Watched a transforming video on YouTube to be sure. I'd post pictures but doing this from my phone doesn't seem too allow that option. Am I right in the fact that the backpack doesn't secure into anything?

I'm fairly certain I pushed them as far as I could . Watched a transforming video on YouTube to be sure. I'd post pictures but doing this from my phone doesn't seem too allow that option. Am I right in the fact that the backpack doesn't secure into anything?

Will do, last update I've messed with my YF-29 more and I've come to a personal realization. For me I love it but it's more of a posing display piece for me. Essentially that's what I'd be doing any way but it's still too finicky to mess with a lot. Unless I'm missing something the wings/backpack doesn't seem to secure to anything. When I placed him on the stand in Batroid mode it changed everything for me. He seems more secure in it, specially his crotch as it seems the clasp on mine isn't very strong and kept wanting too pop out especially if I move the legs and they hit the canards. All in all I still like him but I'm pretty sure he'll never be free standing figure. Thanks for the help an expertise.

Thanks everyone especially Scyla for that in depth answer (read the whole thing and you make some good points) I think I'll wait for my next two Bandai's too arrive and keep my eye out for a reissue of Arcadia's YF-19 if they do it based on a Twitter message they posted. At this time I've thickened up a few friction tabs and it's feeling a little better and admiring the overall good looks of the VF-29. I'm really looking forward to watching all the Macross I missed out on that's for sure. That VF-31 is looking really sweet as well but not sold on Delta as of my first viewing but willing to give it a shot when it premiers. Also hoping the Arcadia does a YF-21 as it along with the VF-19 happen to be my favorites still. Again thank you all for the feedback, stepping into a much larger world.

I have actually but it's a tactile question more so. That's why I referenced some 3P Transformers. So I ask this of you does Arcadia plastic feel/tolerance feel stronger or different than Bandai's? Any help is appreciated. Also very cool reviews.

So I'm new to the forums and fandom. My original exposure to Macross was late 90's & 2000's watching Macross II and Macross Plus, currently watching Frontier. I purchased my 1st Bandai Chogokin YF-29 Isamu version. After messing with it a little I had some questions. Quick background I come from 3rd party Transformer collecting experiences mostly. -So after handling it I can't shake the feeling that it feels more like a transforming model than a high end collectors toy too me. Is most of the line like this? I mean it feels delicate in comparison to som of the 3P Transformers I purchase (i.e. MakeToys, Fansproject, Mastermind Creations, FansToys) -It feels less solid when tabbed together and parts seem too fall off or store securely (I'm looking at you shield) is this normal? -Are Arcadia products just as delicate feeling too the touch? Or are they made with a thicker plastic? Having said all that I really am enjoying it aesthetically just nervous about fiddling with it. While I understand this is very subjective I hope that someone out there could give me feedback based upon handling some of those 3rd Party Transformers, I'd love to have a equivalent of a MMC or FansToys version of a Valkyrie. I've already ordered the VF-25f & VF-27y due too my love for Frontier and I'm eyeing the possible rerelease of the Arcadia YF-19 but I'd like some insight first before I dip too heavily into the market. Thanks ahead of time.