syn13 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) Well it was late at FanExpo and I didn't buy almost anything so it was between Hikaru's VF-1A($55) or Yamato's Super Ostrich($85), I was tempted to get either one. Anyway the seller wouldn't budge for lowering the price of the S.O. so instead I bought the Bandai for $45 and is there anything I should be cautious while transforming this toy or its built solid and no worries? Edited August 25, 2008 by syn13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kin Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Well it was late at FanExpo and I didn't buy almost anything so it was between Hikaru's VF-1A($55) or Yamato's Super Ostrich($85), I was tempted to get either one. Anyway the seller wouldn't budge for lowering the price of the S.O. so instead I bought the Bandai for $45 and is there anything I should be cautious while transforming this toy or its built solid and no worries? Nah.. only the armpegs for the hands can be a pain in the ass. Not sure if slides smoother with later productions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vifam7 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 1/55 Bandai Valks are built solid. The transformation system is pretty basic and intuitive so I doubt you'd have any difficulty or issues to contend with. The kitty in the photo is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 You need to worry about absolutely nothing. Two words, HAVE FUN! I love the damn bandais man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 The 1/55 is so solid and well-built there is a greater chance of it damaging you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 The 1/55 is so solid and well-built there is a greater chance of it damaging you. Thats true. Oh I forgot, make sure your fingers aren't close to the landing gears when you press the triggers! I intentionally left mine close after opening my Origin of Valkyrie VF-1J(damn I think I am the only one that bought it here!), just to feel the pain I felt during childhood. Bandai rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 you can close your eyes to transform and it will still be in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syn13 Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 lol yea my brother transformed it first and he did it in a couple of seconds because he still has his Jetfire that he's so familiar with haha! Very cool toy and I understand why its called "chunky monkey" now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 This thing is so solid that we actually used two of them for the transforming contest at the last MWCon! We saw some of the fastest transformations going on with these things and nothing broke! Oh, an arm fell off but that was because a screw came loose! That's it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy00z Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 How much was the cat? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggydog Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Before transforming it, you should know it was designed and built back in the days when folks could safely transform toys without consulting BBS's first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 If your are interested many 1/55 are gonna be released end of this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharky Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 I think you can throw them in a pillowcase and jumble them around for a few minutes, and it will be transformed all by itself just from the random motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 One thing is, some of the original takatokus and jetfires from 20+ years ago are still in one piece today. Thats a testament to the durability. Its also the reason I had no problem paying $75 for my origin of valkyrie hikaru, I know it will last for a very, very long time. Its a beautiful piece to, it screams high quality. Its not the most accurate, but hell its the best at what it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syn13 Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!! Stupid front landing gear...wow that spring is tight! The fact that my cousin and my brother still have their Jetfire are amazing, its too bad my bro's is yellowing and its in his office now. The cat? Only trading her for 1/48 Max and Miriya haha Edited August 27, 2008 by syn13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!! Stupid front landing gear...wow that spring is tight!\ Oh it will stay tight too, thats the brilliance of that toy's design, over time there is rarely joint looseness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vi-RS Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 well, if you break it then you should be banned from touching any toys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eriku Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) The 1/55 is so solid and well-built there is a greater chance of it damaging you. Thats true. Oh I forgot, make sure your fingers aren't close to the landing gears when you press the triggers! OOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW!!! Stupid front landing gear...wow that spring is tight! Edited August 28, 2008 by eriku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 is there anything I should be cautious while transforming this toy or its built solid and no worries? Just be careful that if you accidentally drop it onto a hard surface, it isn't from a height of greater than 4 stories. Other than that, though, you should be fine! Oh, don't shoot the gun-pod into your eye. The missile will probably stick in pretty deep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Oh, don't shoot the gun-pod into your eye. The missile will probably stick in pretty deep! Ah yes...the spring loaded gun that actually fires projectiles very far....damn speaking of which, after losing a couple of missles after shooting them off, I decided to not even use the ones from my Origin of Valkyrie VF-1J! I kept them on the sprue. Too much risk. That gun works damn well though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumdumgai Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Even the bootlegs are well made. My Joons VF-1J can still be transformed roughly and quickly, and not suffer at all. And those spring-loaded landing gears still snap my fingers. Ow! With a chunky munky, you don't need to worry about being gentle. You'd have to be trying hard to break one! OT: A Queen's Blade Shizuka figure, nice! And I love the cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 New pics, including DYRL VF-1A Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Looks like the Max type is in grey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 More, DYRL VF-1A Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabloM Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) im saving for yamato's 1/60 line now however these chunkies look interesting... should i get one of these classic chunkies? opinion please... Edited September 1, 2008 by diabloM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 im saving for yamato's 1/60 line now however these chunkies look interesting... should i get one of these classic chunkies? opinion please... Yes, they last very long and are the most durable valkyrie toys you could ever buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonz Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Yes, they last very long and are the most durable valkyrie toys you could ever buy. and you can even smash it on anyone and it will still stay in one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Densetsu Kai 7.0 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 and you can even smash it on anyone and it will still stay in one piece. True, you won't break it, toy break you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Z Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 What's die-cast on that one? It's like the old G1 Jetfire toy, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcroRay Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 The "old G1 Jetfire", yes. Jetfire was the same toy, with just slight changes in color & deco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Valkyrie Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Still waiting if Bandai will make VF-1A TV Max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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