Guest sh002 Posted June 23, 2008 Posted June 23, 2008 i will definitely get a roy strike if it is released. hopefully a hikaru strike reissue will follow. i'd still want them to reissue or release the gbp armor, elintseeker, super ostrich, vf-1a kakizaki, vf-1j max and milia, vf-1a tv max, vf-1a tv kakizaki, vf-1d, vf-1s max strike...... Quote
Guest sh002 Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 just noticed this picture of max's vf-1a on hlj. obviously not the final version because the cockpit still says h. ichijo but still cool how this will come out. Quote
Guest sh002 Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 what's interesting is that the display has both the grey and white vf-1s roy's that were reissued. maybe the white one will come with strike armor this time instead of super armor. Quote
Sturmvogel Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 what's interesting is that the display has both the grey and white vf-1s roy's that were reissued. maybe the white one will come with strike armor this time instead of super armor. Which one's the white VF-1S reissue? The VF-1S in gerwalk mode is also the grey reissue (note the Focker pilot name). The lighting makes it look almost white. The white VF-1S reissue had Hikaru's name. It's a bit clearer in this picture: Quote
Guest sh002 Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 oh sorry i thought the two in front were white because of the lighting and the one in back is gray. yes i just remebered that the super vf-1s reissue was hikaru's. in any case if they reissue the strike i hope it is with a white vf-1s and not a gray one. Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 just noticed this picture of max's vf-1a on hlj. obviously not the final version because the cockpit still says h. ichijo but still cool how this will come out. Good catch, never noticed that one. Even though Max's 1A is a mock-up, I hope Bandai sticks with that dark shade of blue. Quote
Hoptimus Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 I am really tempted to get that VF-1A Max with FP. Dangit!! Quote
Guest sh002 Posted July 12, 2008 Posted July 12, 2008 i would definitely get the 1/3000 sdf-1 if bandai reissued it. Quote
mechatek Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Looks like the Hikaru 1J finally got the interchangeable heatshield and the mock-up of Max 1A has dark paint around the "eye" to simulate the DYRL 1A head design. Quote
Guest sh002 Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 damn i'm thinking of getting the vf-1j reissue just for the heatshield improvement. does anyone know which place has it for the cheapest? missed the hlj early bird and they have it for around $70. bbts has it for $100 (more expensive than the super vf-1a's?). Quote
Apollo Leader Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 damn i'm thinking of getting the vf-1j reissue just for the heatshield improvement. does anyone know which place has it for the cheapest? missed the hlj early bird and they have it for around $70. bbts has it for $100 (more expensive than the super vf-1a's?). Kevin Lam (Valkyrie Exchange) is offering the non-FAST Pack VF-1's for $80 (shipping included)... just $8 more for the FAST Pack equipped models. Quote
Guest sh002 Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) thanks. i ordered just the vf-1j from valkyrie-exchange. if i ordered the 2 vf-1a's, the tax would make the total more than ordering from bbts. Edited July 14, 2008 by sh002 Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 We all know that VF-1A Max will be the strongest seller of this line. Lets hope Bandai will continue to make never released Valks. Quote
CF18 Posted July 17, 2008 Author Posted July 17, 2008 The VF-1J and VF-1S are showing up in stores now. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10069416 http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10069417 Quote
misterryno Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 The VF-1J and VF-1S are showing up in stores now. Those boxes are alright....but nothing special. Quote
glane21 Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 Amazing that the 1/55 toy design has been in constant production, licensed or bootleg, somewhere in the world for 26 years. Usually concurrently by more than one company. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 I am a big fan of the box design. Much more regal and refined than the last reissue boxes. Now, I wonder if the Tamashii /Toynami packaging will be the same just with the Toynami sticker. Quote
bigkid24 Posted July 17, 2008 Posted July 17, 2008 I like the boxes especially compared to the last reissue. I think it would have been nice if they had reissued the white VF-1S by itself though just to switch it up Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Wow, that is a cool box design. Bring me my VT-1 + FP/Booster Bandai. Be my first chunky! Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Wow, that is a cool box design. biggrin.gif Bring me my VT-1 + FP/Booster Bandai. Be my first chunky! Crap man playing with a chunky is like no other! Hurts so good, I have fond memories of having my fingers hurting after activating the spring loaded diecast landing gear. Its a classic man. I think all Macross fans should at least have one. Thats were it all started. Plus if you want more detail and a modernized toy you can always buy a Yamato but those will be around for a long time so theres no rush. These reissues only come around every now and then. Plus compared to transformable jet robots of today, it still holds up quite well, I'm talking about mass market jet transformers, because at one point, the old takatokus were mass market toys in japan. The durability, pleasant transformation, not too difficult, not too easy, fastest to transform, glossy paint coat...chock full of awesome Quote
Agent-GHQ Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 The box is not quite what I hope it to be. But I like it better than the '01 release. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 eh, why do we still care about chunkys??? Because they are classic. Thats like asking why Transformers fans still want G1 reissues. Quote
ruskiiVFaussie Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Crap man playing with a chunky is like no other! Hurts so good, I have fond memories of having my fingers hurting after activating the spring loaded diecast landing gear. Its a classic man. I think all Macross fans should at least have one. Thats were it all started. Plus if you want more detail and a modernized toy you can always buy a Yamato but those will be around for a long time so theres no rush. These reissues only come around every now and then. Plus compared to transformable jet robots of today, it still holds up quite well, I'm talking about mass market jet transformers, because at one point, the old takatokus were mass market toys in japan. The durability, pleasant transformation, not too difficult, not too easy, fastest to transform, glossy paint coat...chock full of awesome Yeah but i only want 1, if they bring out the VT-1 i'd probably stop there (i do like the chunky fighter mode), but i may crack if the VF-1D is made. Hell i may even get an Elintseeker. 1S hikaru is about? Edited July 18, 2008 by ruskiiVFaussie Quote
Valkfan Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Okay, with the 1/55's back, I'm back in the game! I'm definitely going to get the Hikaru VF-1J because of the added heatshield and most definitely the Super Max VF-1A. As for the Skull and reissue of the reissue 2002 Hikaru VF-1A, I'm not too sure of at this moment. Quote
many_feedbacks Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 I submit more pictures to my Macross World buddies regarding the new re-issue VF-1J and VF-1S. I am surprised the price plus shipping goes up to $100 a piece. I think it is too much compare with the early 2000s re-issue. Quote
many_feedbacks Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Is it possible we contact Bandai to release Macross 1/55 VF-1D? That would be great for all Macross fans! Quote
Salamander Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 I submit more pictures to my Macross World buddies regarding the new re-issue VF-1J and VF-1S. I am surprised the price plus shipping goes up to $100 a piece. I think it is too much compare with the early 2000s re-issue. The retail price in Japan is 7800 yen - about 72 bucks or 46 Euro ( wow, the dollar is really falling, isn't it? I wonder when 1 Euro will be 2 dollar...). The previous non-FP reissues were 6800 yen, but the dollar was a lot higher then compared to the yen, so back then it was a lot cheaper for you US guys. I think the price has remained about the same for us Europeans. So it looks like a currency issue, really. Is the paperwork still the same, or did Bandai include a nice little booklet this time (like they do with SoC releases)? Quote
do not disturb Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 if/when they make 2 seaters, i will buy them. Quote
mechatek Posted July 18, 2008 Posted July 18, 2008 Is it possible we contact Bandai to release Macross 1/55 VF-1D? That would be great for all Macross fans! I'm in total agreement, Bandai should've released the 1D before these 1As. That would've been the perfect valk to celebrate the 25th anniversary of SDF Macross! But I'm still getting the super 1As, those DYRL FPs are irresistible. Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Is Bandai planning to reproduce the Mac7 valks cuz I would love to have the VF-19S. Edited July 22, 2008 by Black Valkyrie Quote
many_feedbacks Posted July 22, 2008 Posted July 22, 2008 If I get laid off from my existing job, I will go to interview in Bandai. I will talk to Bandai CEO and suggest Bandai products Macross 1/55 VF-1D. Alright, get back to work. Quote
Beltane70 Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 A friend of mine in Japan sent this picture to me in an e-mail. Quote
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I think it is too much compare with the early 2000s re-issue. wacko.gif Not surprising due to inflation. Quote
many_feedbacks Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I can see VF-1J and 1S. The one all the way on the left is VF-1A? A friend of mine in Japan sent this picture to me in an e-mail. Quote
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