FYI: @jenius - You may want to update your "safe valkyrie" checklist. I have been hunting around for several months for a Yamato 1/60 v2 VF-1D. I just got the first release (Feb 2009 v.2) and the seller said it was in excellent condition, but its shoulders were cracked (sadly).
EDIT: I have also seen several other first release VF-1D's being sold also with cracked shoulders.
I also found one on Mandarake, the second release (April 2012 v2.2) - but it also had cracked shoulders, link:
https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1181616435&ref=list&keyword=macross VF-1D&lang=en
Suggest you update the checklist.
By the way, I LOVE your reviews and site. THANK YOU for all your hard work and efforts. It is very much appreciated by me!!