Yamato 1/60 VF-1A TV Version (Brown)

[okinawaHAI!]

Greetings,

I just aquired a 1/60 VF-1A, Massed Produced brown version from Yamato. The box has a yellow decal on it with the word TV. It also has a decal with the title Big West. I believe it was manufactured in the 80's. I am still a little confused about the different version of VFs that have been distributd over the years. How to determine if you have a version 1, 2 or 2.5?? …or what the difference even is? Why the extra stickers on the box etc.

I am curious if this is a good buy? I tried to find reviews online but have only come across a white variant of the VF-1A. Iassume its the same thing but molded in white.

Thank you in advance.

[Falcon18]

Some pics would help to identify it.

Here's a list from anymoon of most of the V2+ releases.

http://anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Arcadia-VF-1J-30th-12.jpg

This is what a V1 looks like:

And, V2:

Edited November 29, 2013 by Falcon18

[barurutor]

Sounds like okinawaHAI got a V1. Plane mode's not bad, but that's about it. The V2s are light-years better.

[wmkjr]

Go to www.anymoon.com for references if you want to research the version differences. It has a pretty good list of reviews for different macross toys produced. It's not list of everything made but has quite a lot.

Here is the version 1 review:http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=1276

Here is the version 2 review:http://anymoon.com/blog/?p=4599

You can try a search here on these forums to see if they have something too if that helps. Good Luck and have fun!

[okinawaHAI!]

Sorry about not posting pics, new to the game..yes I got the version 1 based on the pics posted. Thanks for quick responses.

[alldarker]

This topic reminded me to finally commit myself to getting a (version 2.2) VF-1A Mass Production from HKC.

I've been putting off getting this one for the longest time, but I do just love the coloring on this one.

Edited November 29, 2013 by alldarker

[Falcon18]

Sorry about not posting pics, new to the game..yes I got the version 1 based on the pics posted. Thanks for quick responses.

No problem. If you need to know anything, there's a Toy Faqs thread sticky in this section. Can always ask questions there first before making a purchase. Gotta save that wallet from time to time

[YF-29 Durandal]

Here is a list on the Yamato Version 2 VF-1's and no it's not my list.

[wmkjr]

Thank you Falcon18 and YF-29 Durandal for the link and pic of the list. Some marked safe with asterisks are because of color chipping when transforming.

[sreichma]

The TV mass production 1A has a ton kf tampo compared to other tv valks. It has Promethius on the tail fin and is the only valk ever for yamato to have the compressor warning on the leg. It also had the ejection seat warning, and all the standard kites and UN Spacy markings. The compressor warning is the red square just behind the stripe that represents where the compressor starts in the engine.

[Ignacio Ocamica]

The TV mass production 1A has a ton kf tampo compared to other tv valks. It has Promethius on the tail fin and is the only valk ever for yamato to have the compressor warning on the leg. It also had the ejection seat warning, and all the standard kites and UN Spacy markings. The compressor warning is the red square just behind the stripe that represents where the compressor starts in the engine.

A small correction, it's the VF-1J mass production the one with all that tampo!

[sreichma]

No, the tampo I described above is all on the 1-A cannon Fodder. I own one.

TV 1A cannon fodder, not the DYRL. I don't think the 1-J mass production has Prometheus on the Tail Fin.

[lancalot]

Hey can you post a pic of the box and figure as well sreichma .... it sound good and I like to get one but would like to see which one it is forsure....

[Kanedas Bike]

Did a quick Google search and found the following review w pictures of Yamato's 1/60 TV VF-1A (v2) and it does indeed have a lot of 'tampo' printing on it (lots of pretty pictures, gave up reading because I didn't agree with his assessment of this line of Yamato Valkyries as to fragile to handle).

http://www.mech9.com/blog/2011/08/160-vf-1a-valkyrie-mass-production-version-by-yamato-toys/1/

I do own a VF-1J Mass Production/Cannon Fodder and it also has a ton of print, and sreichma is correct, there is no printing on the wings, not of Prometheus or anything else.

*edit, not wings but tail fins

-b.

Edited November 30, 2013 by Kanedas Bike

[sreichma]

His Mass Production 1-J is a tough and rare one to have, your best bet is the 1-A cannon fodder. Is the "rescue" on the nose of the 1-j tampo? I'd like to know everything that is tampo on the 1-J because I've heard it was a test by Yamato of how much tampo to put on but they're so rare I've never been able to see what it has.

[Ignacio Ocamica]

No, the tampo I described above is all on the 1-A cannon Fodder. I own one.

TV 1A cannon fodder, not the DYRL. I don't think the 1-J mass production has Prometheus on the Tail Fin.

You are right!! I checked my TV VF-1A CF and it has the tampo you mentioned!!!

[YF-29 Durandal]

I believe it was manufactured in the 80's.

The 1982 figure is the year of the first Macross TV series from which the toy is licensed and this particular toy was manufactured in 2001 or 2002.

Edited November 30, 2013 by YF-29 Durandal

[Kanedas Bike]

His Mass Production 1-J is a tough and rare one to have, your best bet is the 1-A cannon fodder. Is the "rescue" on the nose of the 1-j tampo? I'd like to know everything that is tampo on the 1-J because I've heard it was a test by Yamato of how much tampo to put on but they're so rare I've never been able to see what it has.

Had to take some of the GBP-1S armor off I have on it to check, and yes it has rescue and a few other markings tampo'ed (sp) on the nose. It's been awhile since I've seen it armor-less but there are really a ton of markings on it. I guess it's funny I have it wrapped in armor so that I can't see any of them.

-b.

[Falcon18]

http://eyeforthings.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/macross-160-vf-1j-mass-production-tv-type/

For those interested with the tampo on the 1J Mass Production, you can see some of them here.

[close313]

http://eyeforthings.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/macross-160-vf-1j-mass-production-tv-type/

For those interested with the tampo on the 1J Mass Production, you can see some of them here.

Tampo'd everything but didnt paint the head lasers :|

[PNW_Sweetie]

Necro-bump for affirmation

I recieved a Yamato 1/60 VF-1A DYRL Brownie today and didn’t realize that I had bought a V1 (due to my own ignorance). I had only seen reviews of the V2 on YouTube, so everything pointed to buying this thing. Boy, what a mistake. To say I’m disappointed is just a massive understatement; this thing is a total turd. Putting it lightly. I guess I’ve been spoiled by the Big 1/48 Yamatos, Bandai DX’s, Chunky boys, and other models.

If I look at this thing wrong, it’s going to fall apart. 
 

Right out of the box, the right leg fell off due to a floppy/sloppy thruster slider lock, the right wing hinge was broken, the landing light then fell off the starboard wing, floppy foot/exhaust, I didn’t realize that the canopy wasn’t hinged (similar to the HMR’s), the decals had a taped on “rescue me” yellow arrow onto the sheet, the landing gear completely flopping around and not staying put, plastic tires, yellowing gear doors, yellowing missiles, translucent plastic everywhere, screw covers falling apart, NO PILOT, WTF????, and this thing was “Brand New” from a reputable EBay seller. 

I guess I finally got bit. Hard lesson to learn over $100 USD. 
 

I haven’t been able to find a V2 at a decent price, and when I say decent, not $300 decent. 
 

Just bummed over this purchase and thanks for coming to my talk

 

 

EDIT: Part 2…

Left foot thruster snapped completely off. Gun snapped off when extending. Stickers have no adhesive quality left. 
Jeebus, I’ve built countless models in my lifetime, but this ranks right up there with the Metal Slug tank and Palladium RT Models. 
 

 

Edited October 23 by PNW_Sweetie

[Shawn]

Yeah-those V1s are getting in pretty rough condition these last few years. All of mine have yellowed despite zero exposure to the sun.
I've not actually tried taking one out of the box in a decade plus, but if the plastic is turning brittle, maybe its best I don't try. Maybe these will become rare and valuable a bit more into the future just because there will be few intact non-yellowed examples.

Sorry to hear about your experience,  and a costly one at that.
I've seen many affordable arcadia v2s in the For Sale section here well under the $200 range, so keep your eyes peeled.

I'll personally be listing a non-boxed Premium edition VF-1S Hikaru soon at a decent price very soon as well
(part of my annual ritual is to sell off stuff I get off of Yahoo Japan to fund the yearly server costs, but with the absence of SDCon this year it will all be online this year)

 

[jenius]

I moved to a visual V2 release schedule that may be helpful for future reference. 

[PNW_Sweetie]

@ShawnThank you much for the reply. It’s a difficult pill to swallow but I’ll just stand him up in the back of the display case and not mess with him again. I’m a huge fan of the Mass Production CF’s, so finding a 1/60 one that wasn’t ridiculously priced, was difficult. I haven’t seen any V2 1/60 VF-1A’s CF’s listed at the usual sources. 

The good news is that the Yamato 1/48 VF-1A CF Brownie I received this evening from another forum member, is absolutely stunning and in beautiful condition. I’m over the moon about this one, and it’s perfect. 

@jenius Funny you replied because I watched your V2 -1A video many many times before purchasing this pile (thinking I was purchasing a V2 and not a V1). Now I know what to look for and thank you for this graphic. 

Edited October 23 by PNW_Sweetie

[Radioguy]

Yeah, I have the one V1 just to have an example. Occasionally, I look at another, but unless it was a dirt cheap bargain, I always pass.

[Uxi]

Really wish Arcadia would release the CF in both VF-1A and VF-1J so I could get a matching team.  

None of my 1/60 VF-1 look like they have yellowed.  The CF is the only v1 I keep in Gerwalk.  Max 1A is standing next to my VF-11B on my desk (a bit dusty).  Hikaru Super 1J looks ok in fighter with the FAST pack.  Roy VF-1S is in the v1 GBP armor next to the 1/72 Ravens VF-19A  that has yellowed thighs intakes and forearms.  The codpiece would fall off if you looked at it sideways if I didn't have a piece of scotch tape on it.  Kinda curious to take off the armor and see if it's yellowed under, but the head and shoulder lights look ok. 

The gullet YF-19 looks like it partially yellowed on the side facing the room but only really noticeable when you close the landing gear doors etc (as one's a different shade).