Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[seti88]

17 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

Yeah thats the DYRL version.

I was referring to SDFM as in the TV series, which i do not recall Max 1A TV with supers.

[505thAirborne]

Max NEVER used/had fast-packs on his VF-1A, only his 1J in the original TV series.

 

[seti88]

Yup. Now the $$ question is......would you buy an extra 1/48 super set, just to put it on his 1A TV MAX 

Edited April 15, 2019 by seti88

[eggy99]

Canon wise the super packs weren't deployed yet at the time that Max was still assigned a 1A.

I have a vague recollection that he was upgraded to the 1J after he was married where he flew the virgin road 1D. The next time we see him in combat Max and Miria are both assigned 1J customs with Super Packs.

Is that right? I'm still rewatching Robotech Vermilion edition and only up to when Max and Miria have their first encounter so only going off 25+ year ago memory. 

Either way I'd have to keep my 1A Max canon and not equipped with Super Packs for me.

I just want 1 set of Super packs for a 1S Hikaru. 

I think I might actually buy a GBP if it was released. I did plan on displaying the 3x 1J Hikarus in each mode and passing on the GBP, but if a 1D was released (and I managed to secure one) it'd definitely be displayed in gerwalk so then I could have 1 of the 1Js equipped with the GBP.

Edited April 15, 2019 by eggy99
Added some on topic DX VF-1 discussion points.

[rdrunner]

7 hours ago, seti88 said:

Yup. Now the $$ question is......would you buy an extra 1/48 super set, just to put it on his 1A TV MAX 

the Zentradi uniform on his 1A >>> the super pack

[seti88]

Lol yes! But am not holding my breath for bandai to sell uniforms...

[DYRL VF-1S]

On 4/11/2019 at 9:56 PM, Smacky said:

MyKombini finally have it listed on their site now but with no price and unavailable to order.

https://mykombini.com/en/september-2019/14240-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom-macross-bandai-spirits-4573102567222.html

 

 

Here's an update from their customer service for those interested:

 

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We apologize to keep you waiting.
But due to the popularity and demand of the dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom-macross-bandai-spirits we are still waiting for the manufacturer to confirm the quantity before posting it on our website for pre selling.
We do not want to propose a quantity we cannot provide our customers.

 

[rdrunner]

52 minutes ago, DYRL VF-1S said:

Here's an update from their customer service for those interested:

 

 

Thanks - its a good thing that they are being honest and transparent about the situation, so kudos to that.

 

[jenius]

You might want to hold off on the credit until you see what price they eventually put it up for

[rdrunner]

1 hour ago, jenius said:

You might want to hold off on the credit until you see what price they eventually put it up for

Hope they don't go higher than 30k yen...

[HardlyNever]

17 minutes ago, rdrunner said:

Hope they don't go higher than 30k yen...

That would be odd, since it is still available at NY for 27,500¥.  Amazon JP has similar prices.

I'm still fence-sitting myself, hoping for another cheaper pre-order window.  I'm ok if I miss out on this one, though.

[jenius]

It's down below 25k on yja, probably the same as NY after fees and such but generally trending in a friendly direction.

[Lolicon]

I don't expect the price to really go up any until after the release date, when it becomes a "now or never" situation and stocks are all gone.

[tjdetweiler]

AusAni 459 AUD - damn from VF-1J 294 AUD

 

https://www.ausani.com.au/product/super-dimension-fortress-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom/

[VF-Zer0S]

That's a steep price but understandable from the exchange rate. the blue looks really amazing on this bird. I hope they release the outfit just so can put in on the VF-1J and various other mech i got lol

[davidwhangchoi]

7 hours ago, Lolicon said:

I don't expect the price to really go up any until after the release date, when it becomes a "now or never" situation and stocks are all gone.

agree

[mamboeidos]

6 hours ago, VF-Zer0S said:

That's a steep price but understandable from the exchange rate. the blue looks really amazing on this bird. I hope they release the outfit just so can put in on the VF-1J and various other mech i got lol

yes the colours combination really grow on u. I actually like this more than 1J

[chyll2]

amiami opened but still didnt made it.

[SuperSenpai]

On 4/15/2019 at 4:28 AM, eggy99 said:

Canon wise the super packs weren't deployed yet at the time that Max was still assigned a 1A.

I have a vague recollection that he was upgraded to the 1J after he was married where he flew the virgin road 1D. The next time we see him in combat Max and Miria are both assigned 1J customs with Super Packs.

Is that right? I'm still rewatching Robotech Vermilion edition and only up to when Max and Miria have their first encounter so only going off 25+ year ago memory. 

Either way I'd have to keep my 1A Max canon and not equipped with Super Packs for me.

I just want 1 set of Super packs for a 1S Hikaru. 

I think I might actually buy a GBP if it was released. I did plan on displaying the 3x 1J Hikarus in each mode and passing on the GBP, but if a 1D was released (and I managed to secure one) it'd definitely be displayed in gerwalk so then I could have 1 of the 1Js equipped with the GBP.

I believe Max's 1J debuts in the same episode that Hikaru's Super VF-1S debuts.  Max has been promoted to squadron leader and is leading the escort group that Hikaru bails out in the souped-up VF-1S. It's also the same episode that he humiliates Miria in the arcade.

[no3Ljm]

47 minutes ago, SuperSenpai said:

I believe Max's 1J debuts in the same episode that Hikaru's Super VF-1S debuts.  Max has been promoted to squadron leader and is leading the escort group that Hikaru bails out in the souped-up VF-1S. It's also the same episode that he humiliates Miria in the arcade.

Episode 24: Good-bye Girl.

 

[Lolicon]

DX VF-1J available for 30k. Hurry!

https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/detailPage/item?itemCode=1110127381&ref=list&keyword=マクロス

[sumyumgoy]

Poof, it's gone.

[Lolicon]

After opening up my third 1J and taking it apart, I've discovered that it's completely missing one of the poseable hands. Thanks Bandai! 

[DewPoint]

You got Bandaied!

Is Bandai's QC getting worse or is this within what's normal?  There were a few complaints about QC with the HMR VF-4 release.  Not to mention the DX YF-19 and the HMR Hikaru DYRL VF-1A.

[Bolt]

There’s been a few issues here and there..

[Graham]

Kinda disappointed that the second release is the TV Max 1A. I'm really not a fan of the scheme.

Was hoping for Hikaru DYRL VF-1S or VF-1A or Focker VF-1S

[Sanity is Optional]

1 hour ago, DewPoint said:

Is Bandai's QC getting worse or is this within what's normal?  There were a few complaints about QC with the HMR VF-4 release.  Not to mention the DX YF-19 and the HMR Hikaru DYRL VF-1A.

It certainly seems to have been getting worse. Or at least some releases are more plagued with assembly issues.

[beatsing]

4 hours ago, Graham said:

Kinda disappointed that the second release is the TV Max 1A. I'm really not a fan of the scheme.

Was hoping for Hikaru DYRL VF-1S or VF-1A or Focker VF-1S

I was expecting a 1s too since that is the typically the second popular valk.  It was issued right after the 1j in the hmr line I think. 

[General Rasp]

Does anyone know if there a good way to monitor Amazon Japan pages via Distill? I have been getting errors or notifications every minute. 

[Sanity is Optional]

4 hours ago, General Rasp said:

Does anyone know if there a good way to monitor Amazon Japan pages via Distill? I have been getting errors or notifications every minute. 

You have to select the right elements to monitor, and it also helps to put in some triggering conditions.

[Shizuka the Cat]

DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1A TV Max pre-order madness:  April 8, 2019

 

AVAILABLE NOW

249.99 usd  @ Loopaza  https://www.loopaza.com/dx-chogokin-macross-delta-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom.html

26,459 yen  @ CDJapan Proxy Service  http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEODAI-55157

27,500 yen  @ Nippon-Yasan  https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/27881-super-dimension-fortress-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom.html

29,990 yen  @ Nin-Nin-Games  https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/japanese-import-hobbies-toys-game-character/31513-macross-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximillian-jenius-use-dx-chogokin--4573102567222.html 

 

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

16,280 yen  @ Nippon-Yasan  https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/27881-super-dimension-fortress-macross-dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom.html

17,100 yen  @ Hobby Search  https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10605111

18,000 yen  @  AmazonJP   https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07QC9VHJC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AN1VRQENFRJN5&psc=1

18,000 yen  @ CDJapan  http://mag.cdjapan.co.jp/?4_--_3284216_--_1885_--_9

18,000 yen  @ HLJ  https://hlj.com/dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-use-bans56722

18,000 yen  @ Anime Export  http://www.anime-export.com/product/43703

18,450 yen  @ AmiAmi  https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-047859

18,468 yen  @ Nin-Nin-Games  https://www.nin-nin-game.com/en/japanese-import-hobbies-toys-game-character/31513-macross-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximillian-jenius-use-dx-chogokin--4573102567222.html 

18,470 yen  @ PlazaJapan  https://www.plazajapan.com/4573102567222

259.90 usd  @  Kurama Shop  https://www.bandaionline.com/dx-chogokin-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-custom-action-figure/

262.19 usd  @ YesAsia  https://www.yesasia.com/us/dx-chogokin-macross-vf-1a-valkyrie-maximilian-jenius-use/1073347399-0-0-0-en/info.html  (free international shipping available)

27,324 yen  @ Rakuten Global Market  https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/speedwagon/item/10002943/

29,399 yen  @ CDJapan Proxy Service   http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/agency/yahoo/product/puremiamuserekuto_4573102567222

31,800 yen  @ CDJapan Proxy Service  http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/NEODAI-55157

[claude grant]

Thanks for your diligence in keeping fellow collectors informed Shizuka, but I for one am no longer interested at these current prices.  Way to ruin a good thing Bandai. 

I'll wait for 2-seaters now (if they ever decide to do them).

[Sanity is Optional]

I'll be honest, I'd probably bite a second one at these prices, if I hadn't just wiped myself out with a down payment on a condo.

[Shizuka the Cat]

10 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said:

I'll be honest, I'd probably bite a second one at these prices, if I hadn't just wiped myself out with a down payment on a condo.

Congrats on the condo purchase!

[Sanity is Optional]

26 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

Congrats on the condo purchase!

Looking forward to having enough space to display all my valkyries, instead of a good portion sitting in boxes.

Edited April 18, 2019 by Sanity is Optional