Bandai Sv-262 DX valk

[Matt Random]

How is the sv-262 holding up for people? I'm tempted to get one.

[Arkham]

I love it.

 

Yes, you will feel the urge to smash it against the wall more than once. But its uniqueness, colors and poseability is why I just can't stop staring at it, and it's the only valk I'm considering getting a 2nd unit.

 

Legs are freaking strong, and it's extremely balanced. You only need a stand if you want a flying pose. 

 

You will regret getting one, I'm sure, but eventually you will love it as well

[derex3592]

Agreed. I didn't find the transformation all that bad, but I highly suggest you watch a video or two of it and then work along with the video, at least that's how I do it. It is a beautiful toy, no doubt, has great shelf presence with the sword and missile attachments, Little Drakkens are kinda meh, but nice to have. 

[no3Ljm]

8 hours ago, Matt Random said:

How is the sv-262 holding up for people? I'm tempted to get one.

I have no regrets for having two of it. I’m still waiting for an Elvis Draken.

 

[chyll2]

8 hours ago, Matt Random said:

How is the sv-262 holding up for people? I'm tempted to get one.

Price wise. It really dipped. This is good for people who wants or love the design. Still great looking and unique. I love mine

[spacemanoeuvres]

Wish I bought one when they were 13000 JY at CDJ  : /

[HardlyNever]

3 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

Wish I bought one when they were 13000 JY at CDJ  : /

This is what I paid for mine (except from Manda).

At that price,  I'm not disappointed.  Getting it into gerwalk is a pain, but just going fighter-> battroid (you can skip gerwalk) really isn't that bad.  I have the lil'draken/missile set on the way, I'll give impressions of that when I get it.

Be advised that while the valk is still available at a discount, the accessory pack is not.

Also, it's my wife's favorite valk (appearance-wise, at least).  So that's a bonus, I guess.

[Shizuka the Cat]

3 hours ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

Wish I bought one when they were 13000 JY at CDJ  : /

Actually, it was 13,200 yen at the time.

I hope CD Japan does more Macross outlet product sales.

[borgified]

13k yen for a DX SV-262Hs is worth it.

Manda had it for low as opened condition at 10k, 12k, 14k and now presently at 17k. Thankfully that I got my copy from Jungle for 13k [Box B/Item B] couple of months ago (as the ordering site is still on overhaul) and the Lil'Drakens for Amazon Japan at the same price. Still in the box as of now along with my other valks, since I've got no room to display it (Edit: All the boxes are opened if your wondering).

Amiami has a pre-owned Hs (last copy) for roughly 17k if anyone is interested -  https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-023079-R

Manda has two listings of the Lil'Draken at 12k - https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1075741705&ref=list

As for the valk - https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1062529883&ref=list

Amazon Japan listings in Japanese:

Valk - https://www.amazon.co.jp/マクロスデルタ-Sv-262Hs-ドラケンIII-キース・エアロ・ウィンダミア機-塗装済み可動フィギュア/dp/B01LWQ6QK1/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1544215305&sr=8-2&keywords=dx+sv-262

Lil'Drakens - https://www.amazon.co.jp/Sv-262Hs-ドラケンIII-キース・エアロ・ウィンダミア機-用リル・ドラケン＆ミサイルポッド-魂ウェブ商店限定/dp/B071L9WR5L/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1544215305&sr=8-1&keywords=dx+sv-262

Don't know about the other suppliers and the proxy listings.  

 

Edited December 7, 2018 by borgified

[Sanity is Optional]

If I'd noticed it at 13k, I'd probably have a second one.

As is, I'll stick to just one, and more if they release other variants.

[raptormesh]

Yeah got mine from CDJ due to the price. I still love mine, and is solid to transform too. Such a massive leap over the 171s. 

[Sildani]

Nippon-Yasan has this in stock for ¥19,950. 

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/18983-macross-delta-dx-chogokin-sv-262hs-draken-iii-keith-aero-windermere-custom.html

[borgified]

Amiami has their copy of the Draken at roughly 16.8 yen (Item A, Box B)

https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-023079-R

 

* Take your picks folks: NY or Amiami * 

[chyll2]

or Mandarake at 17000 yen

[borgified]

Lets finish it with the Lil'Draken accessories shall we?

Manda -  https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1103691770&ref=list&keyword=マクロス delta&lang=en

Amazon Japan - https://www.amazon.co.jp/Sv-262Hs-ドラケンIII-キース・エアロ・ウィンダミア機-用リル・ドラケン＆ミサイルポッド-魂ウェブ商店限定/dp/B071L9WR5L/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&keywords=dx sv-262hs&language=en_US&qid=1546935099&sr=8-2 *

For the Draken on Amazon Japan - https://www.amazon.co.jp/Sv-262Hs-ドラケンIII-キース・エアロ・ウィンダミア機-用リル・ドラケン＆ミサイルポッド-魂ウェブ商店限定/dp/B071L9WR5L/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&keywords=dx sv-262hs&language=en_US&qid=1546935099&sr=8-2 **

* Prices to ship YVR at 7 new for 18.6k yen and 4 used at 14.4 k yen

** Draken to ship to YVR at 23.7k yen new (while 20 new at 20,174 yen and 4 used at 17,580 yen).

Have not looked anywhere else.. Proxies maybe less or more depending on the seller.

Edited January 8, 2019 by borgified
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[Xigfrid]

As discussed in the other thread, I would also love a second SV-262, would it be a Pop Elvis variant, any screened CF 262Ba or the new concert 262Ba:

 

 

 

[seti88]

So they are unfolding the shield in fighter and using them as displays..interesting....

[RealJayDee]

Looks so nice when the lil drakens DO match the valk color,

even when light blue/green is the standard color for any war aircraft right? xD

[Chronocidal]

9 hours ago, Xigfrid said:

As discussed in the other thread, I would also love a second SV-262, would it be a Pop Elvis variant, any screened CF 262Ba or the new concert 262Ba:

Ok seriously, I would buy all of those.  

I should really grab some more of the kits before they get hard to find.  They've got some structural issues, but they're really fun to build, and more enjoyable to transform than the DX.

[Lolicon]

12 hours ago, Xigfrid said:

As discussed in the other thread, I would also love a second SV-262, would it be a Pop Elvis variant, any screened CF 262Ba or the new concert 262Ba:

OMG I'd buy all of those! Get on it, Bandai! 

[Graham]

I just want the Cannon Fodder version, can never remember the model number. I far prefer the standard head over Keith's Annubis head.

[no3Ljm]

13 minutes ago, Graham said:

I just want the Cannon Fodder version, can never remember the model number. I far prefer the standard head over Keith's Annubis head.

The Pope head is the SV-262Ba.

 

[twich]

So, any word that this Valkyrie will see more releases? Since the Macross Delta movie and word of another, a single release seems disappointing. I love the unique nature of this design and hope that I can convince my wife to let me get one soon, if still available at reasonable prices.

Twich

[Sanity is Optional]

Unlikely, though there might be an improved version like happened for the VF-25 or VF-171.

It's worth noting that it's the only recent DX Chogokin valkyrie release that got bargain binned.

[t040484]

13 minutes ago, twich said:

So, any word that this Valkyrie will see more releases? Since the Macross Delta movie and word of another, a single release seems disappointing. I love the unique nature of this design and hope that I can convince my wife to let me get one soon, if still available at reasonable prices.

Twich

Have you watched the transformation video? That thing is super complicated. 

Edited April 8, 2019 by t040484
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[no3Ljm]

7 minutes ago, t040484 said:

Have you watched the transformation video? That thing is super complicated. 

I want my Valkyries to be super complicated. 

 

[Bolt]

While I appreciate this Valk, it never was a must have for me. Although I wouldn’t mind having one to customize 

[Arkham]

I love the 262, it's been the closest valk ever to get a second copy (still haven't pulled the trigger).

- Extremely Unique transformation (the arms, the shape of the head, the position of the head)

- Amazingly balanced. 

- Articulation Range

- It even has a freaking sword!

 

I'm literally looking for any excuse to have more of them. Give me Hernan, Xao, a white 262, anything please!

[no3Ljm]

6 minutes ago, Arkham said:

- It even has a freaking sword!

 

I'm literally looking for any excuse to have more of them. Give me Hernan, Xao, a white 262, anything please!

Just so you know, you're not going to have the freaking sword, until you buy the Lil Draken & Missile Pod option set.  

And yes, I'm still waiting for Elvis Draken.

Enough of those VF-1's, Bandai. And release the Elvis Draken, now! 

 

[Lolicon]

It doesn't help that Delta was a terrible show. 

[Bolt]

That didn’t seem to diminish the demand for the VF-31A or the super armor parts success for the 31-S and its subsequently massive mark up , thereafter..

But compared to Frontier and just about everything else Macross, I’m sure you’re right. The Drakken just didn’t get the love..

I’m much more hardcore with my 1/72 collection these days and I snatched it up as soon as it came out in that scale..

Edited April 9, 2019 by Bolt

[rdrunner]

13 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

It doesn't help that Delta was a terrible show. 

I laughed when the draken appeared and it was wielding a freaking sword!! Ugh, I thought, this whole knights of the kingdom thing and sword is just so un-Macross. 

But months after the Sv-262s release I ended up getting an unused one on Mandarake. Simply because of my curiosity in the unorthodox transformation that we have never seen before. (Or probably never will again). 

[no3Ljm]

41 minutes ago, rdrunner said:

I laughed when the draken appeared and it was wielding a freaking sword!! Ugh, I thought, this whole knights of the kingdom thing and sword is just so un-Macross. 

But months after the Sv-262s release I ended up getting an unused one on Mandarake. Simply because of my curiosity in the unorthodox transformation that we have never seen before. (Or probably never will again). 

So what’s your verdict then on the DX Draken? Is it still laughable after?

 

[rdrunner]

21 minutes ago, no3Ljm said:

So what’s your verdict then on the DX Draken? Is it still laughable after?

 

Ignoring the storyline and judging from the mecha design perspective, it was a very bold move away from the range of VF-25 to VF-31 line,  and it features some pretty crazy engineering on Bandai’s part in bringing the design to a real figure. 

I’m glad that I was able to look past the silly storyline behind this unit, and learned to appreciate a very nice valk design. 

It is probably the most original transforming valk toy design we have seen in years, since the VF-4G, IMO. 

[Mommar]

1 hour ago, no3Ljm said:

So what’s your verdict then on the DX Draken? Is it still laughable after?

 

Unfortunately the DX's transformation is over-engineered.