Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[davidwhangchoi]

i cant wait for 1/48 regult

[Shawn]

Doing a quick inventory of what has been released, I think we are quite strong on the TV series, with only 2 from the movie front.
What is left on the TV side? Max & Milia VF-1J , VF-1A brown, VF-1A Kakizaki
On the Movie side we have VE-1 and VT-1, VF-1A brown, Max VF-1A, Hikaru VF-1A, Max VF-1S, and the VF-1J GBP Yellow Tip Missiles
Did I miss any?
We did see the custom colored GBPs in Max and Focker styles at the toy show a couple years ago...maybe those will be in the list?
And the Mechanic Special Clear Fast Packs

I think they'll do a VF-1A Cannon Fodder with combo TV and Movie Heads now that we are all about exchangeable parts next.
The 40th DYRL anniversary is coming next year(2024), so maybe they'll do something special for that one (VE/VT)

[sh9000]

VF-1A TV Kakizaki.

[Lolicon]

On 2/7/2023 at 7:41 AM, Froy said:

A horribly crooked kite on his copy

 

Bandai'd! 

[Chronocidal]

Yeah, I REALLY want a VT-1.  I can give or take the VE-1, but the Ostrich is just so iconic, and I would love to see one in this size.

But yeah.. In general, get with the DYRL stuff, please.

[borgified]

Not yet @orbitalharvest in the 1/48 scale. 
 

Arcadia has done only the 1/60 PF VE-1 so far, 1/60 PE VT-1 is up next but unknown when it’s going to be made. Most of us will possibly in our graves if and when Bandai does a 1/48 DX VE-1 or a DX VT-1. 

[Slave IV]

If they do interchangeable heads for the CF, I hope they also include a J type head.

Also like to see a Cavaliers release. 

[orbitalharvest]

1 hour ago, borgified said:

Not yet @orbitalharvest in the 1/48 scale. 
 

Arcadia has done only the 1/60 PF VE-1 so far, 1/60 PE VT-1 is up next but unknown when it’s going to be made. Most of us will possibly in our graves if and when Bandai does a 1/48 DX VE-1 or a DX VT-1. 

hey bandai, if you're listening... with the various retooling i image would be needed, and not sure what the roi would be...  seems like dx vt-1 and ve-1 would $$$ell!

[Chronocidal]

19 minutes ago, orbitalharvest said:

hey bandai, if you're listening... with the various retooling i image would be needed, and not sure what the roi would be...  seems like dx vt-1 and ve-1 would $$$ell!

Unfortunately, those two tend to be shelf-warmers, at least from past experience.  The VE-1 seems to have something of a cult following for its unique role, but both the 1/60 Yamato and HMR VT-1 really didn't make any waves.  The Yamato was easily acquired on clearance not long after it was released, and the HMR was one of the few I seemed to have no trouble getting extras of on pre-order night.

In any case, I would never expect Bandai to do anything other than a TWE release for it, if they ever do get around to it, and that's just fine with me.  But honestly, it wouldn't really surprise me if Bandai never even considered making their DX VF-1 capable of working with those design changes.  Considering how many specialized re-releases they have had to produce over the years to make their valks capable of mounting super and armor packs that they should have known people would want to buy, and yet made no attempt to design valks that would even be capable of mounting them if they were produced, they don't have the greatest track record when it comes to planning their product lines for forward-compatibility.  

[seti88]

2 hours ago, Shawn said:

Doing a quick inventory of what has been released, I think we are quite strong on the TV series, with only 2 from the movie front.
What is left on the TV side? Max & Milia VF-1J , VF-1A brown, VF-1A Kakizaki
On the Movie side we have VE-1 and VT-1, VF-1A brown, Max VF-1A, Hikaru VF-1A, Max VF-1S, and the VF-1J GBP Yellow Tip Missiles
Did I miss any?
We did see the custom colored GBPs in Max and Focker styles at the toy show a couple years ago...maybe those will be in the list?
And the Mechanic Special Clear Fast Packs

I think they'll do a VF-1A Cannon Fodder with combo TV and Movie Heads now that we are all about exchangeable parts next.
The 40th DYRL anniversary is coming next year(2024), so maybe they'll do something special for that one (VE/VT)

Missing TV side:... VF-1D VR, alaska base (?) and what @Slave IV mentioned...cavaliers.

Also is the TV VEFR-1 different enough to warrant a seperate VE-1 release?

Missing DYRL side: seems as what you mentioned...

On the custom GBP's i would put it down as a 50/50 odds of a release. More like to get fans salivating on the DX line....
who knows...but i must say the odds seem to be better nowadays for bandai mold re-release/paint jobs compared to a decade ago...

 

[MKT]

A VT-1 please, Bandai..

Although I will also be happy with an Arcadia VT-1 release, even though their PF VE-1 prices were low for quite a long time after release.

[nightmareB4macross]

Never officially….never finished.  

[Froy]

11 hours ago, Shawn said:

Doing a quick inventory of what has been released, I think we are quite strong on the TV series, with only 2 from the movie front.
What is left on the TV side? Max & Milia VF-1J , VF-1A brown, VF-1A Kakizaki
On the Movie side we have VE-1 and VT-1, VF-1A brown, Max VF-1A, Hikaru VF-1A, Max VF-1S, and the VF-1J GBP Yellow Tip Missiles
Did I miss any?
We did see the custom colored GBPs in Max and Focker styles at the toy show a couple years ago...maybe those will be in the list?
And the Mechanic Special Clear Fast Packs

I think they'll do a VF-1A Cannon Fodder with combo TV and Movie Heads now that we are all about exchangeable parts next.
The 40th DYRL anniversary is coming next year(2024), so maybe they'll do something special for that one (VE/VT)

Wouldn't be surprised if Bandai pulls a Alaska Base VF-1A or a VF-X out from the hat.

I would ask Bandai for a 100% TV accurate TEST VF-X tho. LOL

Edited February 10, 2023 by Froy

[Radioguy]

OT, for a sec...

Have there been any alternative manufacturing sources for 1/48 DX compatible missiles? I'd guess someone probably did 3D-printed copies (any for sale?), but was there any KO sets like Valkyrie Factory has done for 1/60 strike parts?

Like I mentioned before, non-canon it may be, but I feel like my Angel Bird should have the option. The official set is pricey, though, and something I think I'd only lay out for if I actually lost original missiles from a valk or obtained a loose valk 2nd hand.

Anyhow, was curious.

Edited February 10, 2023 by Radioguy

[nightmareB4macross]

28 minutes ago, Froy said:

Wouldn't be surprised if Bandai pulls a Alaska Base VF-1A or a VF-X out from the hat.

I would ask Bandai for a 100% TV accurate TEST VF-X tho. LOL

I wouldn’t mind upgrades. Just ease up on the tampo printing.

[orbitalharvest]

19 hours ago, Chronocidal said:

Unfortunately, those two tend to be shelf-warmers, at least from past experience.  The VE-1 seems to have something of a cult following for its unique role, but both the 1/60 Yamato and HMR VT-1 really didn't make any waves.  The Yamato was easily acquired on clearance not long after it was released, and the HMR was one of the few I seemed to have no trouble getting extras of on pre-order night.

In any case, I would never expect Bandai to do anything other than a TWE release for it, if they ever do get around to it, and that's just fine with me.  But honestly, it wouldn't really surprise me if Bandai never even considered making their DX VF-1 capable of working with those design changes.  Considering how many specialized re-releases they have had to produce over the years to make their valks capable of mounting super and armor packs that they should have known people would want to buy, and yet made no attempt to design valks that would even be capable of mounting them if they were produced, they don't have the greatest track record when it comes to planning their product lines for forward-compatibility.  

sure, there's some precedence...  i have zero metric data, but i really think the x-factor is that this would the very first dx / 1/48 scale versions.  maybe beyond 1st releases, who knows how well they'll do.  but i do think the initial batch esp the ostrich will do very well.  again, totally biased and anecdotal pov.

[Kicker773]

Didn’t come in a box but they are in. 

 

[sh9000]

Pics from Kin Leung.

[enphily]

Got mine from nin-nin. New, sealed. They asked additional fee for shipping but actual weight is just as i paid originally. "Great" business!

I wanted this scheme for a looooong time, i like it. There is tiny scratches almost invisible, bright white plastic that will yellow quiet soon, tiny pilot (not from Focker VF-1S) and some little build defects. Overall, i'm happy

[Bishop]

I got my angel bird this week, arrived safe and sound! Very eager to transform it later today!!! 

[danth]

Finally got my ass in gear and tracked down a GBP armor set. Surprising the price hadn't skyrocketed.

I need to get another Valk now. I just have the Hikaru VF-1J. I love the Bandai 1/48s but don't really feel the need to collect them all and would have to get rid of other things to make room. Angel Bird is tempting but I'd also love a brownie (which they haven't made yet right?) or a 1S. I have no idea if you can still get a 1S for retail...just looked around, that's a negative.

Edited March 4, 2023 by danth

[Bishop]

Some might have gone to get the VF-1J+GBP set since the initial VF-1J release was very difficult to get. Hence the surplus of GBP armor for sale. I was able to score a GBP for 7k yens recently.  

[Radioguy]

9 hours ago, danth said:

Finally got my ass in gear and tracked down a GBP armor set. Surprising the price hadn't skyrocketed.

I need to get another Valk now. I just have the Hikaru VF-1J. I love the Bandai 1/48s but don't really feel the need to collect them all and would have to get rid of other things to make room. Angel Bird is tempting but I'd also love a brownie (which they haven't made yet right?) or a 1S. I have no idea if you can still get a 1S for retail...just looked around, that's a negative.

I've only the Angel Bird and VF-1D for DX. Yep, don't look at me. I hang my head in shame.

But I sure as hell would have room for more, not to where I would buy 4 more AB's for a squadron, but a standard VF-1A/J/S, a VE-1, VT-1...well, guess I could do that AB squadron...

[vlenhoff]

On 2/10/2023 at 9:16 AM, Froy said:

Wouldn't be surprised if Bandai pulls a Alaska Base VF-1A or a VF-X out from the hat.

I would ask Bandai for a 100% TV accurate TEST VF-X tho. LOL

Maybe it was: Take our daughters and sons to work day.  You know, let your kid help with the animation frames day.

[vlenhoff]

On 2/4/2023 at 2:32 PM, nightmareB4macross said:

Have to share this pic from Kin. He’s a member here, I just can’t recall his handle.

SICK

On 2/4/2023 at 7:19 PM, sh9000 said:

Oh like this?

SO SICK

[Kinjin]

On 2/9/2023 at 7:42 PM, Slave IV said:

Strike Set with clear parts and actual internal details to see?

My hope is the DYRL Max 1S or any CF.

+1 for DYRL Max, and a Miria too please & thanks. I'd also love to see a VF-0S as a 1/48 DX Chogokin, but I doubt that'll ever happen; I feel like the Hi-Metal R is the closest we'll get

[twich]

4 minutes ago, Kinjin said:

+1 for DYRL Max, and a Miria too please & thanks. I'd also love to see a VF-0S as a 1/48 DX Chogokin, but I doubt that'll ever happen; I feel like the Hi-Metal R is the closest we'll get

If you would like a Bandai DX Chogokin VF-0S, I would like a VF-0D or VF-0S/A Final Battle set with the Ghost Booster! I can dream, can’t I?

Twich

[Kinjin]

15 minutes ago, twich said:

If you would like a Bandai DX Chogokin VF-0S, I would like a VF-0D or VF-0S/A Final Battle set with the Ghost Booster! I can dream, can’t I?

Twich

From your mouth to Bandai's ears!

[Bolt]

2 minutes ago, Kinjin said:

From your mouth to Bandai's ears!

And out the other one..

[Corrinald]

Imagine how large of a toy the VF-0 would be in 1/48 scale 😳

Edited March 6, 2023 by Corrinald

[Angesdad]

Well, give me dx yf-21 first then you can have whatever you dream of next.😛

[Shawn]

I want Mechanic Clear Fast Pack (@$55 max) special web order, then a Cannon Fodder tan VF-1A regular release in mid year to round out the 1/48 VF-1 TV lineup.

They SHOULD have started out with a generic VF-1 template valkyrie.
You then sell chestplates and heads and ventral fins and circle thingies on the legs and tailfins.
Maybe even a little magnetic plate for the fuselage side for the 001/011/012/013 numbers or any other combo you want.
Didn't someone already do that in the Robotech toy world?

Then everyone will need to buy 6x of the same basic core valkyrie, and you then sell nothing but Livery packages.
Someone mock that up in photoshop already 😛

I mean hasegawa did the chest thingy...Bandai an follow it up and make a million of them.
I'll sacrifice the air brake gimmick to keep it simple.

 

Yamato had it close with their No-Paint...its just NO ONE wants to do their decals and stickers...but PLUGIN items? Pretty sure people would be interested.

 

[Bolt]

21 minutes ago, Shawn said:

I want Mechanic Clear Fast Pack (@$55 max) special web order, then a Cannon Fodder tan VF-1A regular release in mid year to round out the 1/48 VF-1 TV lineup.

They SHOULD have started out with a generic VF-1 template valkyrie.
You then sell chestplates and heads and ventral fins and circle thingies on the legs and tailfins.
Maybe even a little magnetic plate for the fuselage side for the 001/011/012/013 numbers or any other combo you want.
Didn't someone already do that in the Robotech toy world?

Then everyone will need to buy 6x of the same basic core valkyrie, and you then sell nothing but Livery packages.
Someone mock that up in photoshop already 😛

I mean hasegawa did the chest thingy...Bandai an follow it up and make a million of them.
I'll sacrifice the air brake gimmick to keep it simple.

 

Yamato had it close with their No-Paint...its just NO ONE wants to do their decals and stickers...but PLUGIN items? Pretty sure people would be interested.

 

You make a compelling case@Shawn  but Burgers King , Bandai is not. And you make it sound so easy. 

[Ignacio Ocamica]

But what about the MISB guys??? How to display different characters when buying 6 generic boxes??? 

[MikeRoz]

The swappable chestplate idea would work for DYRL Valkyries but not much else - just like the decals Yamato included with the unpainted Valkyrie. Wouldn't work for CF, M&M, TV Max & Kaki, or even this recent Angel Birds release.