eriku Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) As per the ANN article, Bandai teased a mammoth 1/35 scale DX Chogokin VF-1J that stands 14 inches (35cm) high in Battroid mode with working lights. What are you guys hoping for with this? I'm hoping it features articulated pilot figures. 1/35 is about the scale of Transformers Masterpiece toys like MP10 Optimus, so theoretically the pilot figures would be around the same size as the MP Spike & Daniel figures. Here's the link to the article: www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2015-10-29/bandai-teases-giant-26-inch-sdf-1-macross-14-inch-vf-1-valkyrie-toys/.94775 Edited November 1, 2015 by eriku Quote
jvmacross Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 The DX VF-1 Prophesy fullfilled? I would be ok with this being just a set of the Skull squadron........in ultimate detail..... Wow...... I'd say wow. But my jaw just dropped. LOL....said it for you! what a morning! Quote
technoblue Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I miss my Yamato 1/48s, so I'm looking forward to more news on this release with improved detail and proper scaling (I hope, hope, hope). Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 i want, heatshield to come down during fighter so i can finally enter the earth without being burnt up. hence it's called a heatshield! bandai make it. i also want intake covers to slide into place. that's all i'm asking Quote
EXO Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I want a GBP! With all the missiles to shoot out at the same time... so I can point it at david! Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 i want, heatshield to come down during fighter so i can finally enter the earth without being burnt up. hence it's called a heatshield! bandai make it. i also want intake covers to slide into place. that's all i'm asking I want a GBP! With all the missiles to shoot out at the same time... so I can point it at david! Well I want all of that, at the push of a discreet button on the back. For $ 150 shipped. -b. Quote
eriku Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 I do have a little trepidation over what the price will be, but at least it's Bandai and not Arcadia. If this was Arcadia it would be $1000 minimum. I'm guessing/hoping Bandai will keep this under $300. I'm also hoping that at this larger scale they use ratchet joints. Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 WOW!! I'm hoping removing panels to reveal inner mechanics gunpod sound! everything articulate, as poseable as it can be! Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I want a GBP! With all the missiles to shoot out at the same time... so I can point it at david! but will it have yellow or red tips Quote
EXO Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Where's the link to the article? Thanks ahead eriku! Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Aside from everyone's wish, I want them to make the accurate folding thigh joint area without using the 'T-bar' joint. Quote
Gakken85 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I was hoping for something like this in one of the "what would you like threads" Quote
jvmacross Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 but will it have yellow or red tips Ha! Quote
EXO Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 but will it have yellow or red tips It won't be "just the tips". Quote
jvmacross Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Aside from everyone's wish, I want them to make the accurate folding thigh joint area without using the 'T-bar' joint. All of Bandai's "experimentation" has lead up to this.......at this scale it will probably be the most perfect VF-1 ever.....I believe! Quote
Ignacio Ocamica Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I do have a little trepidation over what the price will be, but at least it's Bandai and not Arcadia. If this was Arcadia it would be $1000 minimum. I'm guessing/hoping Bandai will keep this under $300. I'm also hoping that at this larger scale they use ratchet joints. Hope you're right because the planned and never released 1/35 Metal Composite RX-78 ver Ka had a MSRP of U$D 1000. Quote
eriku Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Where's the link to the article? Thanks ahead eriku! http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2015-10-29/bandai-teases-giant-26-inch-sdf-1-macross-14-inch-vf-1-valkyrie-toys/.94775 I originally had Dengeki in the post, which was incorrect. Too many windows open at the same time! Edited October 29, 2015 by eriku Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 All of Bandai's "experimentation" has lead up to this.......at this scale it will probably be the most perfect VF-1 ever.....I believe! Hope you're right. Time to sing... 'When you wish upon a star...' http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2015-10-29/bandai-teases-giant-26-inch-sdf-1-macross-14-inch-vf-1-valkyrie-toys/.94775 I originally had Dengeki in the post, which was incorrect. Too many windows open at the same time! Ok, I know I read it correctly and some of the guys here says it's not true. And the links at the bottom is just the link to the corresponding Macross series. Are they just mentioning the other upcoming and recent releases such as the VF-2SS, VF-0A and the VF-4G? In which paragraph-wised, it's shouldn't be part of the Hi-Metal R releases? But it's true that there will be a Bandai DX YF-19 and VF-19? Not putting all my hopes up in everything but just needed some clarification on what was posted. Thanks! Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Hope you're right. Time to sing... 'When you wish upon a star...' Ok, I know I read it correctly and some of the guys here says it's not true. And the links at the bottom is just the link to the corresponding Macross series. Are they just mentioning the other upcoming and recent releases such as the VF-2SS, VF-0A and the VF-4G? In which paragraph-wised, it's shouldn't be part of the Hi-Metal R releases? But it's true that there will be a Bandai DX YF-19 and VF-19? Not putting all my hopes up in everything but just needed some clarification on what was posted. Thanks! Yeah, not to be obtuse but I'd like clarification too. IMO the article is a bit hard to follow (at least to me) in that regard. And honestly I'd love a DX YF-19. -b. Quote
eriku Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 Scroll down past a few photos on the link and it says, "It also teased (with no photographs allowed) a 1/35-scale DX Chōgōkin VF-1J Valkyrie Battroid that stands 14 inches (36 centimeters) high with light-up sensors and lights. The largest transforming VF-1J fighter toy was "only" 10.4 inches (26 centimeters) high at 1/48-scale." Quote
hevangel2 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Bandai, I hate you. You are release a VF-1 that is so big that I can't afford, yet I really want one. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Scroll down past a few photos on the link and it says, "It also teased (with no photographs allowed) a 1/35-scale DX Chōgōkin VF-1J Valkyrie Battroid that stands 14 inches (36 centimeters) high with light-up sensors and lights. The largest transforming VF-1J fighter toy was "only" 10.4 inches (26 centimeters) high at 1/48-scale." Ah, ok - thanks. It'll be interesting to see how these teasers/announcements play out. -b. Quote
EXO Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2015-10-29/bandai-teases-giant-26-inch-sdf-1-macross-14-inch-vf-1-valkyrie-toys/.94775 I originally had Dengeki in the post, which was incorrect. Too many windows open at the same time! That happens to me too... found the ANN article... just wanted to post it. Thanks! Quote
seti88 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 am more sold on the fact that the valk lights up. Quote
no3Ljm Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Scroll down past a few photos on the link and it says, "It also teased (with no photographs allowed) a 1/35-scale DX Chōgōkin VF-1J Valkyrie Battroid that stands 14 inches (36 centimeters) high with light-up sensors and lights. The largest transforming VF-1J fighter toy was "only" 10.4 inches (26 centimeters) high at 1/48-scale." Thanks! But how about the other mentioned Valks in 1/100 scales such as the VF-2SS, VF-0A, and VF-4G? Any truth i. that to be released in HMR? Thanks again in advance. Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 am more sold on the fact that the valk lights up. So did Toynami's Masterpiece VF-1. / Just messing with you...but yeah...could be cool if done right. -b. Quote
jvmacross Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Just one. That's how it usually starts..... Quote
Chronocidal Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 The fact that they're doing the VF-1J makes me think it's probably a market test to see if they can make it profitable. Same way they approached the Hi-Metals, if I recall. I wouldn't be surprised if every add-on pack or alternate paint scheme is a web-shop item (which really isn't a huge issue anymore, considering they're easier to buy than the standard releases ). I don't even want to think about the price of something like this though. Bandai seems to have become fully aware of how deep the pockets of the Macross fanbase are, and decided to dive in headfirst. While Arcadia can't really take any huge risks, Bandai doesn't share that particular restraint, and I'm curious to see how high-end they'll be willing to go. As far as the design itself is concerned.. I don't know why they couldn't just go 1/32 and be sensible, but it's not that huge a difference. I do get the feeling that this is how big the VF-1 will need to be before the anime-accurate leg transfer panels will actually be feasible to implement. It's going to take some massively strong joints to make it reasonably poseable though. Quote
eriku Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Thanks! But how about the other mentioned Valks in 1/100 scales such as the VF-2SS, VF-0A, and VF-4G? Any truth i. that to be released in HMR? Thanks again in advance. Yeah, ANN reported on those as well so I would assume it's true. From the same link: "Even as Macross moves forward, it still has an eye on the past -- here are some of the variable fighter and enemy mecha toys teased in its 1/100-scale Hi-Metal R line: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross/Macross: Do You Remember Love?: Regult (February 2016), VF-1S Strike Valkyrie (Hikaru in November, Focker in April 2016), Glaug (May 2016) The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers, Again: VF-2SS Valkyrie II (Nexx and Silvie with SAP) Macross Zero: VF-0A Phoenix The Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Flash Back 2012: VF-4 Lightning III In its larger 1/60-scale DX Chōgōkin line, Bandai will offer: Macross Plus: YF-19 Macross 7: VF-19 Custom Excalibur (Basara Nekki Special)" :::EDIT::: Nevermind the hyperlinks, they're just general links to ANN info pages and not links to the items that were teased. Edited October 29, 2015 by eriku Quote
Loop Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I woke up this morning and read a few of these posts about the future Bandai released related to Macross and said to myself "Bandai just basically stole my wallet" Quote
TheLoneWolf Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Do we know if this 1/35 VF-1J is actually going to be transformable, or just be an ultra-detailed/gimmicked battroid? Quote
wm cheng Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 WOW!! I'm hoping removing panels to reveal inner mechanics gunpod sound! everything articulate, as poseable as it can be! YES!!! basically the Club-M 1/48 kit in a durable/playable toy form. Quote
jvmacross Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Where does it say it is a VF-1J? Was there a pic posted somewhere? Quote
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