Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[Kuma Style]

7 minutes ago, theraiden said:

Looks like Hikaru left his fly open Awsome pictures Kuma!

WHOOPS. Thanks for pointing that out. Wouldn't have noticed. 

[Matt Random]

I don't want to get Max. But between these pictures and currently rewatching SDFM, I'm sorely tempted!

[Lolicon]

Fixed up Max a bit. I'll get some better pics later. 

[Slave IV]

1 minute ago, Lolicon said:

Fixed up Max a bit. I'll get some better pics later. 

That was quick! Very nice!

[sh9000]

1 hour ago, theraiden said:

Looks like Hikaru left his fly open Awsome pictures Kuma!

I was going to mention that because it was more apparent on the computer.

Welcoming the DX to the Max club.

[Kuma Style]

1 hour ago, sh9000 said:

I was going to mention that because it was more apparent on the computer.

 

Just refresh as the file's already replaced and it's fixed.

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[peter]

Has anybody been by Tamashi Nations Tokyo in Akihabara recently?

Just wondering what the likelihood of them actually having any 1/48s in stock.

 

 

[Lolicon]

3 hours ago, Slave IV said:

That was quick! Very nice!

Thank you, sir! It's a real time saver when most of the markings are already printed on.  I still had to add a few more decals to complete the look, though most of them are for fighter mode.

A few more pics in the hangar. I'm going to need a third and maybe fourth FEXT hangar with how big the 1/48s are!

Same pic, but with the overhead hangar light on. Which one do you guys prefer?

[Slave IV]

1 minute ago, Lolicon said:

Thank you, sir! It's a real time saver when most of the markings are already printed on.  I still had to add a few more decals to complete the look, though most of them are for fighter mode.

A few more pics in the hangar. I'm going to need a third and maybe fourth FEXT hangar with how big the 1/48s are!

Same pic, but with the overhead hangar light on. Which one do you guys prefer?

I love those translucent pieces. The way they defract light is perfect. Makes the pics look like high end drawn art.

[Lolicon]

5 minutes ago, Slave IV said:

I love those translucent pieces. The way they defract light is perfect. Makes the pics look like high end drawn art.

Yeah I do like the more dynamic look you get with the hangar lights on.

Last one before transforming it. 

[Kuma Style]

@Lolicon That looks fantastic the lining does. 

[Saburo]

Great shots @Kuma Style and @Lolicon!

[seti88]

Nice shots all!

@Lolicon the panel lines really makes max look extra awesome! And the overhead panels lighted shots are the ones I prefer!

[derex3592]

@Lolicon is making me regret passing on Max.... #vetbills...

 

Edited October 4, 2019 by derex3592

[Matt Random]

1 hour ago, Slave IV said:

Same pic, but with the overhead hangar light on. Which one do you guys prefer?

I like it with the lights on. It helps to reinforce the atmosphere of the setting.

[Atomski]

Got my 2nd one in today, up for grabs in the For Sale thread if anyone wants.

[Sanity is Optional]

Finally got off my backside and put out all 4 of my DX VF-1 figures for display.

Still figuring out how to arrange the 1Js.

[pafy6285]

My VF-1A (Jenius) from amazon.co.jp just arrived today. Should have been delivered much earlier as it was shipped Tuesday and was already in North America hubs Wednesday but it seems customs took their sweet time inspecting the package (seems to have been opened as there's a Customs tape)

 

 

[vlenhoff]

Just now, pafy6285 said:

My VF-1A (Jenius) from amazon.co.jp just arrived today. Should have been delivered much earlier as it was shipped Tuesday and was already in North America hubs Wednesday but it seems customs took their sweet time inspecting the package (seems to have been opened as there's a Customs tape)

I think NY shipped mine in Battloid mode. It must be walking all the way here from Japan.

Edited October 5, 2019 by vlenhoff

[sqidd]

34 minutes ago, vlenhoff said:

I think NY shipped mine in Battloid mode. It must be walking all the way to my place.

Or Ger-walking.

 

See what I did there?

I'm here all week ladies and gentlemen. Tip your waitress. Try the veal. Don't be drinking and driving after the show tonight...

[seti88]

16 minutes ago, sqidd said:

Or Ger-walking.

 

See what I did there?

I'm here all week ladies and gentlemen. Tip your waitress. Try the veal. Don't be drinking and driving after the show tonight...

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

haha

Edited October 5, 2019 by seti88

[Loop]

Har Har

 

I'm debating how many more super and strike part sets I should get. I have 2 already and was thinking maybe just another 2. I don't know the road map with this line,  you would think Bandai would just go hard and release anything they can...

[RED WOLF]

[vlenhoff]

Just now, sqidd said:

Or Ger-walking.

 

See what I did there?

I'm here all week ladies and gentlemen. Tip your waitress. Try the veal. Don't be drinking and driving after the show tonight...

LOL

[vlenhoff]

Just now, RED WOLF said:

This would have been cool to see in the show. Max grabbing a gun from a fallen soldier, and see him slinging them around the battlefield!

I still wonder why the HMR and the 1/60 V2 have the UN SPACY upside down. 

Edited October 5, 2019 by vlenhoff

[F360]

35 minutes ago, Loop said:

Har Har

 

I'm debating how many more super and strike part sets I should get. I have 2 already and was thinking maybe just another 2. I don't know the road map with this line,  you would think Bandai would just go hard and release anything they can...

They probably will , you can wait til they post the deadline for the 2nd batch before your final decision.   I actually preorder a bit more than originally plan due to using 2 proxy just in case one of them fail .   So I’m all set for the whole family and cousins 

[sh9000]

Transformed the VF-1A TV Max to Battroid mode for the first time.  Very smooth and quick transformation.  As a fan of the HMR VF-1, to me the DX is like an oversized HMR with all of the details and features not possible for the HMR because of its size.  I love both the DX and HMR VF-1.  I just wish this had more TV hands.

[RED WOLF]

17 minutes ago, vlenhoff said:

This would have been cool to see in the show. Max grabbing a gun from a fallen soldier, and see him slinging them around the battlefield!

I still wonder why the HMR and the 1/60 V2 have the UN SPACY upside down. 

Yes, exactly! I always wondered why they didnt have/use two blasters. Max would have been the Doc Holiday (Kilmer) of Macross - double fisted revolvers.

[Digitalfiend]

I finally broke down and ordered the Strike Parts set, due to come in Dec 2019 (first batch).  Cost me more than I think it is worth, but I'm starting to realize that's how things go in this Bandai/Macross market if you don't get in on the actual pre-order mayhem.  If I don't end up with a VF-1S, at least I can use it on my Max.  I wish I'd found out about the new VF-1 line sooner as I would have grabbed a VF-1J as well - but I'm not buying one now at ~$400-$450 CAD, before shipping. Ugh.

I'm really torn whether to wait until near the VF-1S release date and see if I can snag one at near PO pricing or just bite the bullet and grab a resale PO at a $100 markup.

 

Edited October 5, 2019 by Digitalfiend

[Mommar]

58 minutes ago, vlenhoff said:

This would have been cool to see in the show. Max grabbing a gun from a fallen soldier, and see him slinging them around the battlefield!

I still wonder why the HMR and the 1/60 V2 have the UN SPACY upside down. 

When it's slung underneath the fighter it's right side up.

[Loop]

1 hour ago, F360 said:

They probably will , you can wait til they post the deadline for the 2nd batch before your final decision.   I actually preorder a bit more than originally plan due to using 2 proxy just in case one of them fail .   So I’m all set for the whole family and cousins 

I guess enough for Skull Squadron would be OK. Do we know if they will ever release the TV version set?

[HardlyNever]

With regards to the gunpods and UN spacy:

I've been staring at these for the past 5 minutes (HMR, v2 1/60, 1/48 DX), and as far as I can tell it is three different approaches.

1.  HMR: In fighter mode it is always upside-down from both sides.  When held in the hand (gerwalk, battroid) it will be correct and readable left to right on both sides.

2. DX 1/48: This will always be right-side-up and readable left-to-right when in fighter mode and attached underneath.  This applies to both sides in fighter mode.  It will always be upside/backwards when held in the hand in gerwalk/fighter, regardless of which side you are looking at.

3. v2 1/60: They split the difference between the first two.  One side is correct in fighter mode, one side is correct when held in the hand.

What is anime accurate?  I have no idea.  The 1/60 approach makes the most sense to me.

[Lolicon]

Anime accurate would be no text at all. 

[F360]

24 minutes ago, Loop said:

I guess enough for Skull Squadron would be OK. Do we know if they will ever release the TV version set?

No info on that but if they continue to release tv valks , then I’m sure they will do a TV set , maybe even include missiles.

unless they just want to release them as combo sets like vf-1j M and M .

[sqidd]

5 hours ago, RED WOLF said:

It's too bad you can't buy extra gun pods. I would absolutely set some of my poses up dual wielding.