VFTF1 Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 Ok - that is really sweet And I don't mean "sweet" as in "suuuwwweeeeeeeet duuude!" but rather sweet as in kitty cats and lolly pops and all those by-gone warm gushy innocent like feelings sweet. I usually don't really go for these 'Chunky Munkys,' but as a lover of G1 Transformers - much prefer them to the "Alternators," I must say I'm very partial to this... I guess the thing is that insofar as Transformers have "advanced" technically but moved completely away from being TV accurate (aka Alternators/Binaltech are so totally not show accurate), therefore making the G1s more show accurate than the BTs/Alts ... that is - thankfully - not the case with Macross, where Yamato has actually used new technologies to make the figures perfect transformation and perfectly show/movie accurate... And I guess that's why Chunky Munkeys hold less of a warm place in my love heart - but still - given that we don't have any 1Ds like this one done by Yamato, I suppose seeing this thing makes me warm and fuzzy... It's kind of like my 1/60 VE-1 ... I would have probably sold it a long time ago (like I did my 1/72 YF21 and VF-11B) if Yamato did a 1/48 VE.... but since that's not gonna happen...it remains... Although - truth be told - I will probably hold onto it even if a Perfect Transformation 1/60 is in the works... Umm..hmm...yeah...sorrry about that long diversion... Nice 1D... but it's like one of those sapy nights at the bar, when the girl next to you looks really hot... until you notice she has swing bars on her legs... no wait - - oh - you know what I mean! VFTF1 Quote
misterryno Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 but it's like one of those sapy nights at the bar, when the girl next to you looks really hot... until you notice she has swing bars on her legs... no wait - - oh - you know what I mean! VFTF1 Now that is just weird man Quote
Solscud007 Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 xstoys has a pretty nice custom VF-1D with custom box too. some guy from South America made it. It even has the takatoku texture on the box. but Rick the Hunter does good work. too bad he vanished off the face of the planet. Quote
miriya Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 xstoys has a pretty nice custom VF-1D with custom box too. some guy from South America made it. It even has the takatoku texture on the box. but Rick the Hunter does good work. too bad he vanished off the face of the planet. What is xstoys URL? I did a search and seems there are several companies called xstoys. Quote
jenius Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 XStoys is a member here, not a company. Quote
Solscud007 Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 but you might think he is a company haha Quote
miriya Posted February 13, 2008 Posted February 13, 2008 but you might think he is a company haha My bad. So how can I see his VF-1D custom? Quote
Solscud007 Posted February 17, 2008 Posted February 17, 2008 My bad. So how can I see his VF-1D custom? Go to MWCon. Quote
Vifam7 Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 (edited) Dug it out from the closet. An ancient Taka. Purchased it 11 years ago in Japan at Mandarake. I forget how much I paid at the time. Probably somewhere around 10,000yen. The box and toy had seen better days but at the time I was desperate to have one. I think I did well at the time. It still had the gun and clip plus all the joints were (and still are) tight. Love the "click-click-click" sound it makes when playing with it! Edited February 18, 2008 by Vifam7 Quote
big F Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Dug it out from the closet. An ancient Taka. Purchased it 11 years ago in Japan at Mandarake. I forget how much I paid at the time. Probably somewhere around 10,000yen. The box and toy had seen better days but at the time I was desperate to have one. I think I did well at the time. It still had the gun and clip plus all the joints were (and still are) tight. Love the "click-click-click" sound it makes when playing with it! Now not a good time to say how much I payed for mine, could have bought another at the same time for the same price. Great to see them though boxed is best Quote
VenomMacbeth Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 how do you all afford these things!? I'd love to have some of the old Takatoku Valkyries/Destroids/SDF-1, but I could never have that much money! Quote
misterryno Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Mailman sent this yesterday OOOooooooooo THAT'S A NICE PIECE!!! I like it. Good job on pickin that one up. Quote
Vifam7 Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 how do you all afford these things!? I'd love to have some of the old Takatoku Valkyries/Destroids/SDF-1, but I could never have that much money! A re-issue Bandai 1/55 shouldn't cost you too much money these days. You could get one without the Super parts for less than $100. The ones that come with the Super-parts will cost a bit more. Quote
jodokast Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 A re-issue Bandai 1/55 shouldn't cost you too much money these days. You could get one without the Super parts for less than $100. The ones that come with the Super-parts will cost a bit more. I saw several re-issue Bandai Cannon Fodders for $30 (US) in Sham Shui Po area of Hong Kong, when I was there. I think it was near the Golden Computer Center Quote
VenomMacbeth Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 I'm in the process of getting a reissue cannon fodder from a member here. However, things like...I dunno...Takatoku Tomahawk, Monster, and the big SDF-1 with all the little aircraft things with it...would cost me a fortune, right? Quote
misterryno Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 I'm in the process of getting a reissue cannon fodder from a member here. However, things like...I dunno...Takatoku Tomahawk, Monster, and the big SDF-1 with all the little aircraft things with it...would cost me a fortune, right? All those won't cost you too much. Just look for a good deal on evilBay. Quote
jenius Posted March 1, 2008 Posted March 1, 2008 A Takatoku Tomahawk wouldn't be as bad as the Takatoku Monster and you could always go the Robotech Matchbox versions if you didn't mind the different paintjobs. If I had to guess, I'd say you're right at about the $700 mark for the items you mentioned give or take $100. Quote
VenomMacbeth Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 well, I wouldn't mind having the Robotech version, either, but it's still about $100 or more. And I don't even know how much just the SDF-1 would cost, especially if springs still work and it comes with the aircraft things. Quote
jenius Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 $500 for the SDF-1 seems to be about the going rate but with vintage toys there's so much room for fluctuation. If it's in a great box and looks like it's never been touched it could hit the atmopshere.... or for some reason no one could want it at that moment and you could find it for a steal. Quote
misterryno Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 $500 for the SDF-1 seems to be about the going rate but with vintage toys there's so much room for fluctuation. If it's in a great box and looks like it's never been touched it could hit the atmopshere.... or for some reason no one could want it at that moment and you could find it for a steal. Heh.....I have yet to see one go for that much. Although....I have'nt been watching those that closely......yet. Quote
jenius Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 It's been a long time since I've seen a minty SDF-1 with planes still on sprue, decals not applied, and 100% complete Taka SDF-1 on ebay. The Wave 1/5000 may have reduced it's market value though. Quote
VenomMacbeth Posted March 2, 2008 Posted March 2, 2008 oh, man...I don't really care if the planes are still on sprues and stickers are still applied. Hell, if I could get it for cheap enough, I'd take it with the two valkyries, the lancer, and like 3 or 4 missiles. JESUS CHRISTOPHER $500!? Wow...I need a job XD Quote
Solscud007 Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Here is the bandai trilogy (note that I dont consider the VF-1A Hikaru a part of the trilogy haha) Quote
misterryno Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Here is the bandai trilogy (note that I dont consider the VF-1A Hikaru a part of the trilogy haha) I MUST HAVE THEM ALL!!! *DROOOOOOLLLLLL* Quote
Solscud007 Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 how about this one? Or this? I dont see too many joke machines here so here we go. Quote
Bmaximum Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 C'mon bro change it to jet form!!! This j/m is so damned cool! Quote
misterryno Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Solscud007, I'm workin on a Strike Valk. I decided to start collecting only the M&M's and Hikky Strike. I still wouln't mind owning a GBP armor or a Super Ostrich. I really dig your Strike JM though. I'd LOVE to get him and the M&M's. Nice collection mate. Quote
Solscud007 Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Here you go. Enjoy. Edited March 7, 2008 by Solscud007 Quote
misterryno Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Solscud007, VERY AWESOME!!! Thanks for those! Quote
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