Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[Bolt]

9 hours ago, spanner said:

I made a new gun strap!  Though this is only a prototype. Will need some refinements such as smaller rings. Initially wasn't sure about using the red colour strap but I think it suits Hikaru's Valkyrie nicely the more I look at it. 

If this gets enough positive vibes I might just start making more of them to sell.. what are you guys thoughts?

Looks awesome !

Other colors would be cool!

Edited February 23, 2019 by Bolt

[Xigfrid]

I would grab one for sure !

[RED WOLF]

Finally got one!

Second row far right (temporary arrangement as my second cabinet is in progress).

 

[Bolt]

I like the classic Megatron.

[RED WOLF]

1 hour ago, Bolt said:

I like the classic Megatron.

MP36 is awesome.  I cant wait for MP44

[nathans82]

Hey Guys, I found this site with VF-1J, but have not used them before. It seems fishy as they have 2 version of the VF-1J on their site. One for 149, and another for 249.

https://www.jpfigures.com/product/1-48-dx-chogokin-limited-edition-vf-1j-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijyo-type/

https://www.jpfigures.com/product/macross-vf-1j-valkyrie-ichijou-hikaru-machine-dx-chogokin-1-48-bandai/

Can someone tell me if this site is legit? I came late to the game, so it was either Nin-Nin or pay extra through Amazon Japan. But these sites looked too good to pass up on. Thanks.

[no3Ljm]

33 minutes ago, nathans82 said:

Hey Guys, I found this site with VF-1J, but have not used them before. It seems fishy as they have 2 version of the VF-1J on their site. One for 149, and another for 249.

https://www.jpfigures.com/product/1-48-dx-chogokin-limited-edition-vf-1j-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijyo-type/

https://www.jpfigures.com/product/macross-vf-1j-valkyrie-ichijou-hikaru-machine-dx-chogokin-1-48-bandai/

Can someone tell me if this site is legit? I came late to the game, so it was either Nin-Nin or pay extra through Amazon Japan. But these sites looked too good to pass up on. Thanks.

 

On 1/17/2019 at 9:51 AM, ralliart209 said:

just wanted to say dont order from jpfigures dot com.  Placed an order on the 12th for the dx vf-1j and got a shipping notification a day after and email told me it will take 3-5 business days to show up on japanpost. Today it still hasnt showed up on japan post and i sent a email to them yesterday morning and still no response. Gonna have to contact paypal to get my money back. 

 

On 1/17/2019 at 10:31 AM, spacemanoeuvres said:

Here’s a review of jpfigures

Could not find a ton of info on them but the above is not promising. 

 

[Alphahorizon]

https://myfigurecollection.net/blog/40714

 

I found this. I have never ordered from them. I do recall searchingfor the VF-1J myself about 1.5 months ago. What I read was enough for me to be weary and search elsewhere for one.

[no3Ljm]

On 2/4/2019 at 9:47 AM, ralliart209 said:

Update on my order from JPfigures . Com. I sent 2 emails with no response so i did a claim on paypal and got a email from paypal today saying they ruled in my favor since they got no response from jpfigs and will get my money refunded. I posted on blacklist thread so yeah stay away from them.  Sucks i didnt get my dx :/. Guess all i can do is wait for a reissue, havent had no luck finding a seller from amazonjp to ship to US, not gonna pay no more than 250 bucks for one..........

 

Edited February 24, 2019 by no3Ljm

[Alphahorizon]

Also, if I had been a little patient and waited there were a couple here that would have saved me 50 bucks. In all my purchases here i have had nothing but good people and quality service.

 

Rune aka Alphahorizon.

[nathans82]

Thank you guys so much for helping dodge the bullet!! Now to get it at a decent price or in a trade. I did put in the wanted threads. I've always had good interactions and purchases with people on here, so I always like to check with you all first.

[spanner]

7 hours ago, Xigfrid said:

I would grab one for sure !

Sure thing, if you wanna send me a PM we'll discuss further.

I think I'll only make a couple with what materials I have rather than trying to mass produce them.

$10 USD shipped each will cover them.

Edited February 24, 2019 by spanner

[Capedbaldy]

I can't wait to get this. Sold my last two Yamatos and this is def the VALK I want to own right now. Looks so much better on the shelf at that size.

 

[peter]

Saw this at the local second hand shop in Nagaoka......fuuuuuuuk.

[peter]

They also had this:

 

 

[General Rasp]

Love the strap! It looks really good.

I am super happy that I pre-ordered the VF-1J with the prices they are going for now. Definitely pre-ordering any future releases when they go up.  

[Long Time Macross Fan]

17 hours ago, General Rasp said:

Love the strap! It looks really good.

I am super happy that I pre-ordered the VF-1J with the prices they are going for now. Definitely pre-ordering any future releases when they go up.  

Is there any word when the future releases will be?

[spacemanoeuvres]

1 hour ago, Long Time Macross Fan said:

Is there any word when the future releases will be?

Not yet

[Capedbaldy]

Having Starfire  Jetfire as a kid.. this is the update/reboot I've always wanted.  The feet and overall weight of the thing is kind of orgasmic.  Yamatos were a great, precise engineering feat, but this feels like a deluxe Toy on every front.

Dat nose cone though. So perfect.

Edited February 28, 2019 by Capedbaldy

[borgified]

Manda has another copy of the DX VF-1J available at 30k yen.

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1106458768&ref=list&dispCount=240&keyword=マクロス&lang=en

[tekering]

10 hours ago, Capedbaldy said:

Having Starfire as a kid.. this is the update/reboot I've always wanted.

You mean Jetfire?  

[spacemanoeuvres]

21 minutes ago, tekering said:

You mean Jetfire?  

Ah man, I remember playing with my copy of Jetfire until the shoulders disintegrated and the arms fell of lol

Anyone remember this Autobot Air Guardian I saw on Twitter the other day 

 

Edited February 28, 2019 by spacemanoeuvres
wrods

[jenius]

I took the arms off of two Jetfire toys. One my parents bought me and I adored. Then, after I broke it, I was able to trade some transformers to a friend for his Jetfire... until the arm eventually popped off that one also. 

[beatsing]

this vf1j that had the exclusive first release stand, then is there a regular release without the stand?

[spacemanoeuvres]

41 minutes ago, beatsing said:

this vf1j that had the exclusive first release stand, then is there a regular release without the stand?

No the exclusive first release is the only game in town (at the moment). 

[Capedbaldy]

4 hours ago, tekering said:

You mean Jetfire?  

 

Oh yeah.. Starfire is teen titans. I just watched that show. lol.

[beatsing]

48 minutes ago, spacemanoeuvres said:

No the exclusive first release is the only game in town (at the moment). 

Thanks.  I thought it was like the Bandai Vader that had a first release bonus stand vs the regular that only had the figure. 

[Lockdown]

On 2/22/2019 at 2:32 PM, F360 said:

The dx vf-1j is heavy , it’s around 2600 grams with shipping box .  So you should select EMS shipping .  I cant  log in since I forgot my password but shipping from most other stores will be around 5200 yen base on that weight .  

I see, mykombini charged me 2,595 yen for shipping...

[Lockdown]

I got mine today in the mailbox! I can’t wait to open it! I’m so excited!

Thank you Mykombini

Edited March 1, 2019 by Lockdown

[Lockdown]

I want to know what do you guys think about the Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Complete Transformation VE-1 ELINT Seeker Premium Finish by Arcadia.

I did preordered it, but I consider canceling it since I’m broke and it’s different scale from the only one I own. The only Macross that I own is he new DX VF-1J 1/48 and I haven’t opened it yet.

Is mixing scale really bad?

Should I wait and stick with the 1/48 scale only?

Thanks

[HardlyNever]

17 minutes ago, Lockdown said:

I want to know what do you guys think about the Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Complete Transformation VE-1 ELINT Seeker Premium Finish by Arcadia.

I did preordered it, but I consider canceling it since I’m broke and it’s different scale from the only one I own. The only Macross that I own is he new DX VF-1J 1/48 and I haven’t opened it yet.

Is mixing scale really bad?

Should I wait and stick with the 1/48 scale only?

Thanks

It is essentially the same as the Yamato 1/60 VE-1, only with more tampo printing.  So if you go look at existing reviews for the Yamato version, you'll have a good idea of what you'll be getting.

As far as mixing scale goes, that is up to you.  I collect 1/60 and HMR (1/100ish), and I have the DX 1/48.  It doesn't bother me; I like them all, but some people only want one scale.  What's "good" or "bad" is up to you entirely.

I will say, if you really like the design of the VE-1, I doubt Bandai is going to make it in 1/48 scale (anything is possible, but I'd say it is unlikely), so 1/60 is your best bet any time soon.  There is also a HMR VE-1 that is still readily available, if you want to go smaller for that particular design.

[Alphahorizon]

18 minutes ago, Lockdown said:

I want to know what do you guys think about the Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Complete Transformation VE-1 ELINT Seeker Premium Finish by Arcadia.

I did preordered it, but I consider canceling it since I’m broke and it’s different scale from the only one I own. The only Macross that I own is he new DX VF-1J 1/48 and I haven’t opened it yet.

Is mixing scale really bad?

Should I wait and stick with the 1/48 scale only?

Thanks

@Lockdown I myself had to sell most of my Macross collection due to a messy divorce back in 2006. I was more then upset about it. I walked away from MW at that time because it hurt once I started to get back on my feet and saw that I might have been able to keep a few more things rather then selling them.

 

Now that my children have become more independent and I am back in a place to start again, I to purchased the DX VF1J. This thing is amazing. The Delta collection seems amazing but I cannot at this time justify the costs. Maybe if some reissues happen I may reconsider.

 

I myself decided to stay away from the Arcadia line. At least for now. I have been getting the HMR 1/100 Bandai line. I have to say, they are really fun! But just those 2 lines for me, for now. Always put your financial responsibilities first. If that purchase is going to cause you some difficulty,  I would say save your money. 

 

Still haven't figured out how to get my old account back. Because it had been almost 13 years..maybe more. Neither here nor there though as I am happy to see MW still buzzing and teaming with life!

 

Rune aka Alphahorizon.

[treatment]

41 minutes ago, Lockdown said:

I want to know what do you guys think about the Macross: Do You Remember Love? 1/60 Complete Transformation VE-1 ELINT Seeker Premium Finish by Arcadia.

I did preordered it, but I consider canceling it since I’m broke and it’s different scale from the only one I own. The only Macross that I own is he new DX VF-1J 1/48 and I haven’t opened it yet.

Is mixing scale really bad?

Should I wait and stick with the 1/48 scale only?

Thanks

Well, you say you're broke.

That should be the end of any discussion about it.

 

[Lockdown]

41 minutes ago, HardlyNever said:

It is essentially the same as the Yamato 1/60 VE-1, only with more tampo printing.  So if you go look at existing reviews for the Yamato version, you'll have a good idea of what you'll be getting.

As far as mixing scale goes, that is up to you.  I collect 1/60 and HMR (1/100ish), and I have the DX 1/48.  It doesn't bother me; I like them all, but some people only want one scale.  What's "good" or "bad" is up to you entirely.

I will say, if you really like the design of the VE-1, I doubt Bandai is going to make it in 1/48 scale (anything is possible, but I'd say it is unlikely), so 1/60 is your best bet any time soon.  There is also a HMR VE-1 that is still readily available, if you want to go smaller for that particular design.

Ok thank you, I appreciate the input.

Is $227 USD,  for a 1/60 scale with super/fast pack and armor/radar accessories, a reasonable price?

I like the awkward design and the grey color of the VE-1. But the yamato VF-1J stealth (black edition) looks super cool and crazy expensive too lol!

Thanks

[spacemanoeuvres]

55 minutes ago, treatment said:

Well, you say you're broke.

That should be the end of any discussion about it.

 

I wonder whatever happened to that guy who posted here that he had 20-30k in CC debt, needed a new truck for work among other things; and wanted to know if he should cancel his preorders for upcoming valks. 

I hope he got his finances in order.