Bandai DX VF-31

[Graham]

I really love how from some angles the swept wing VF-31 resembles the VF-19F/S, which is one of my all time favorite VFs.

[IXTL]

DX VF-31C and E

http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/不斷更新-2016年5月21日-22日-魂features-2016-x-akiba-showroom-bandai展品-metal-build-dx超/

Edit: Original source

https://twitter.com/amiamihobbynews/status/733547448224731137

https://twitter.com/amiamihobbynews/status/733546726515048449

Edited May 20, 2016 by IXTL

[Moosey]

DX VF-31C and E

http://www.taghobby.com/1-0/1-1/不斷更新-2016年5月21日-22日-魂features-2016-x-akiba-showroom-bandai展品-metal-build-dx超/

Thanks for posting.

There's no way they'll release them all at once.....is there?

[wmkjr]

Nice. They'll release them 1 per month just to make my wallet scream.

[Scyla]

No info on the Metal Build Blue Frame? Bummer!

Yay Mirage

[IXTL]

More VF-31C and E images here:

http://www.kk1up.jp/archives/m62116.html

[hachi]

The TomyTecs haven't even showed up yet now there's more stuff to budget for T_T

[neoexcaliber]

Wow. The Mirage custom looks really good as a toy. I didn't like it in the show but the DX version looks really alluring.

[seti88]

Thnks for the post IXTL...

Putting all the 31's out here...

PREPARE YOUR WALLETS!!!

Edited May 20, 2016 by seti88

[abbadon]

Those look gorgeous!

[sh9000]

Awesome.

[Negotiator]

ugh, this is gonna be rough

[Graham]

Gorgeous, I love the nose and canopy profile. I think the VF-31 is my new favorite looking VF. It so reminds me of the VF-19F/S, which is another of the IMO prettiest looking Valks.

[EXO]

Not only are the mechanical designs pretty but those schemes are killer... Each one of them. Macross Delta is really at the top of its game concerning Macross shows... I need that Messer Valkyrie!

[unlogic]

Interesting that VF-25 looks more “organic”.

[Chronocidal]

I'm surprised Bandai went to that length to produce 5 copies of a still obviously unfinished prototype.

They look good, though I'm not sure how many I'll pick up. Mirage at least, and probably Chuck, but I'm running out of room.

[aurance]

I wonder why they went backwards from the swivel waist of the YF-30.

[Scyla]

It seems like the shields of the Super Parts are pegged into the hard points on the forearms. I hope that the introduce other forearm add-ons that include some sort of weapon. Like a mini-missile launcher or a grenade magazine.

[Guest davidwhangchoi]

delta 04 looking good

[ChaoticYeti]

Matte is a good look for these. Hopefully that is the way they are going. The schemes look great.

[Lolicon]

Yes, Bandai had better continue the use of matte finishes they started with the YF-30 and VF-19. The gloss finish makes all their previous valkyries (even the renewals) look cheap next to my Yamato valkyries.

[Mommar]

Wow, based on these pictures I think I like MIrage's Valk colors the best of all of them.

[seti88]

Amongst head units integrating with fighter fuselages, I prefer hayate's single unicorn beam laser the best.

It looks like a proper antennae in fighter.

This is followed by mirages lack of antennae but nicely integrated head makes a sleek fuselage.

Messers lil horn looks like a hair that didn't get gelled down heh but at least the paint scheme flows.

Chuck's lil white nob also integrates well in fighter but his head color doesn't flow with the grey fighter lines.

As for arad I still can't get over those walking cane lasers but not a biggie. Fighter profile still flows nicely.

Edited May 20, 2016 by seti88

[Vortech]

Amongst head units integrating with fighter fuselages, I prefer hayate's single unicorn beam laser the best.

It looks like a proper antennae in fighter.

This is followed by mirages lack of antennae but nicely integrated head makes a sleek fuselage.

Messers lil horn looks like a hair that didn't get gelled down heh but at least the paint scheme flows.

Chuck's lil white nob also integrates well in fighter but his head color doesn't flow with the grey fighter lines.

As for arad I still can't get over those walking cane lasers but not a biggie. Fighter profile still flows nicely.

Didn't even notice any of these details until I read this.

Messers antennae just bugs me now, and now Mirage's unit is my favorite when it was dead last.

[Karaoke Ninja]

Hayate's canopy is still clear and the arms are missing the blue stripes. Is this still the same prototype from months ago?

[no3Ljm]

Hayate's canopy is still clear and the arms are missing the blue stripes. Is this still the same prototype from months ago?

Probably.

Edited May 20, 2016 by no3ljm

[Garfinkel]

But but but my cabinets are nearly full, where am I going to be able to put all these gorgeous valks???

Seriously though, Mirage is coming close to being my fave, thise pics make her valk look so good!!

I think we need a new wallet destruction gif. One where a group of valks launches a volley of missiles and destroys multiple wallets.

[Mazinger]

Mirage's story arc is really pulling me in. I love the angle they are taking with her, doubting herself, struggling to be what the world expects from a Jenius Meltran. I didn't care for the Delta 04 color scheme initially, but I'm almost ready to switch my eventual pre-order to from the 31A to hers.

As much as I pefer Hayate over previous male protagonists in Macross and other series, I can't get over that bright shade of blue.

[David Hingtgen]

Nice to see more people coming around to the "Delta 04" team.

[Karaoke Ninja]

But but but my cabinets are nearly full, where am I going to be able to put all these gorgeous valks???

Seriously though, Mirage is coming close to being my fave, thise pics make her valk look so good!!

I think we need a new wallet destruction gif. One where a group of valks launches a volley of missiles and destroys multiple wallets.

[seti88]

Probably.

Got this pic from taghobby, just to complete the 31 pic set!

Yea baby, just waiting for them supers or armors to complete the badass look!

LOL i see what you did there...my wallet needs a pinpoint barrier system ...ie sales. discounts, birthday gifts, or a lottery!

[Mommar]

It's too bad Bandai didn't go whole hog and just slap some 31A's in the display as well. We all know they're coming too.

[CoreyD]

Are the A models actually coming too though?

[Mommar]

There hasn't been an official mention but it seems safe to assume. After four hero variants of the 25 Bandai milked it for the A and YF versions. All they have to do is print up the YF-30's wings and slap them on the 31 bodies and it's an easy mold reuse.

[IXTL]

A few more images

https://twitter.com/ELS00QANT1/status/733837211364265985