Bandai DX Chogokin 1/48 VF-1

[Dirtyboy]

1 hour ago, jenius said:

I was thinking, it's funny, this will probably be the worst release QC wise, and we all kinda know that, but we're all still tripping over ourselves to get one.

Why do you say that?

[jenius]

First release syndrome.

[derex3592]

QUITE YOU! It is going to be absolutely perfect in ever way! A welcome start to 2019! 

[eggy99]

6 hours ago, jenius said:

I was thinking, it's funny, this will probably be the worst release QC wise, and we all kinda know that, but we're all still tripping over ourselves to get one.

I find it interesting how the interest changed a lot since the announcement this year. I recall it was a split of people people saying they didn't want anything to do with a 1/48 line since they already invested heavily in their 1/60 line, and the other set of members saying they'd buy it since it's almost like a the V3 of Perfect Transformation VF-1 or members who just cannot pass up any release of the VF-1.

So many of us looking forward to the DX.

unless it's just because members who are not interested and no longer participating in the thread.

I'm looking forward to this release A LOT. I'm hoping there aren't any 1st release syndrome issues as jenius is predicting. Look at the VF-19 Adv and the YF-19 Full Pack. It went the other way in for those.

[jenius]

Bandai did well on the vf31 do they might pull it off the first time.

[Graham]

I may get a VF-1S Hikaru DYRL type when/if they release it, as that's always been my favorite VF-1 variant. But I'll be skipping the VF-1J.

[jenius]

I bet that is the next release.

[Arkham]

Would it be an educated guess that there will be a GBP soon?

[Sanity is Optional]

8 minutes ago, Arkham said:

Would it be an educated guess that there will be a GBP soon?

Considering that they had it listed alongside part outlines at the Tamashii show, yeah.

[Lolicon]

I have 3x 1J ordered and will get the 1S if/when it comes out. I don't think Bandai is going to make every variant like Yamato did, so replacing a 1/60 collection is a non-issue at this point. 

I'll revise that opinion if Bandai ever releases a DX 1D Virgin Road version. 

[505thAirborne]

11 minutes ago, Lolicon said:

I have 3x 1J ordered and will get the 1S if/when it comes out. I don't think Bandai is going to make every variant like Yamato did, so replacing a 1/60 collection is a non-issue at this point. 

I'll revise that opinion if Bandai ever releases a DX 1D Virgin Road version. 

How many of those 1J's are getting the Lolicon Panel line, super detail treatment? 

A DX VF-1D Trainer first and then bring on the Virgin Road! 

[David Hingtgen]

I'll be waiting for Max/Milia TV 1J's, with super packs.      They should be "peak" releases---all the kinks worked out, and with "ver 1.2" upgrades---but still new enough that they're not suffering from mold tolerance degradation.  (though the DX YF-19's tailfin molds are already worse than the VF-19ADV)  

[jenius]

That's not mold degradation... it's a choice... a very poor choice:

[David Hingtgen]

I was unaware it was actually changed.  But then how is it arriving deformed (or at least, extremely borderline), factory-fresh, from a newly-created mold? 

[Graham]

5 minutes ago, jenius said:

That's not mold degradation... it's a choice... a very poor choice:

LOL.......wrong thread Jenius! ya drunk!

[jenius]

It is tangentially related through the discussion of first release vs. second... gotta talk about somethin' to keep the fire burnin'.

[David Hingtgen]

Yeah, we're discussing mold changes/upgrades (and downgrades) as they progress through various releases of the same basic design.  And the -19 is the latest DX from Bandai that shows how things change.   (since the -31's all seem nigh-identical) 

[eggy99]

The same anecdotal evidence could be taken from the VF-25 V2 series. I didn't think there were any adjustments to that design for any of the toys in that series. Granted the Ver 1 was kind of the test bed for that series right?

If the DX VF-1 is fine on the VF-1J I wouldn't expect Bandai revise the DX with Ver 1.1, 1.2 etc.

They did well on the 31 series as mentioned. Also the 29 too?

[seti88]

Hmm...its the basic vf-1 and bandai has released more complicated valks than this, how wrong can it get....*knocks on wood!* 

only areas of concern is the new detachable bar for the hips and....tampo? Scale wise i dont think a larger scale will pose that much of issues...

Edited November 22, 2018 by seti88

[enphily]

Hip joint is ball joint or ratcheted? That's only thing i'm worried about

[no3Ljm]

Not to mention the new double-hinge shoulder joint that looks fragile.

 

[enphily]

soo, massive preorder calcelled?

[no3Ljm]

6 hours ago, enphily said:

soo, massive preorder calcelled?

Ofcourse not! 

Since when do members who always complained and nit-picking actually cancelled orders? 

 

[seti88]

Any cancelled orders will be chased in the open market after saburo's pics come out. 

[David Hingtgen]

9 hours ago, eggy99 said:

The same anecdotal evidence could be taken from the VF-25 V2 series. I didn't think there were any adjustments to that design for any of the toys in that series. Granted the Ver 1 was kind of the test bed for that series right?

If the DX VF-1 is fine on the VF-1J I wouldn't expect Bandai revise the DX with Ver 1.1, 1.2 etc.

They did well on the 31 series as mentioned. Also the 29 too?

The -29 had several changes, the original was the worst, though it certainly wasn't 'bad' as I recall.  Most notable is the revised "support strut" for Gerwalk mode (wider/thicker, with a longer and possibly off-set tab?).  I believe the VF-25 renewal had a somewhat similar change to improve Gerwalk.    The -25 renewal also later modified the intake area (Michael and Luca's?), for the Super Part hip armor to clip in better (I really wish my Alto had that mod).    

[no3Ljm]

16 hours ago, Graham said:

I may get a VF-1S Hikaru DYRL type when/if they release it, as that's always been my favorite VF-1 variant. But I'll be skipping the VF-1J.

I'm with you on this one, Graham. I'm looking forward to see a DX VF-1S Hikaru version. But sad to say, I'm not skipping the VF-1J.  

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Happy Thanksgiving guys

 

though i think this will be a floppy mess, i have 3 on order and will order 3x roy 1s floppy or not.

[ScrambledValkyrie]

I’m hopeful that the 1J will turn out great, and that a Roy 1S will not be far behind.

[jvmacross]

1/48 VF-1D would be a first....at least for now we have an HMR -1D coming

[eggy99]

10 hours ago, David Hingtgen said:

The -29 had several changes, the original was the worst, though it certainly wasn't 'bad' as I recall.  Most notable is the revised "support strut" for Gerwalk mode (wider/thicker, with a longer and possibly off-set tab?).  I believe the VF-25 renewal had a somewhat similar change to improve Gerwalk.    The -25 renewal also later modified the intake area (Michael and Luca's?), for the Super Part hip armor to clip in better (I really wish my Alto had that mod).    

Ah I see. Thanks for clearing that up. 

[no3Ljm]

I'm going to wait and see if this guy will recreate his rendition in DX form.

 

Edited November 23, 2018 by no3Ljm

[Vi-RS]

So this how Bandai plays the game.

Edited November 23, 2018 by Vi-RS

[chyll2]

6 minutes ago, Vi-RS said:

So this how Bandai plays the game.

Why would they just increase the SRP of the main toy by 2000 yen and be done.

[Chronocidal]

Yeah.. this kind of crap really makes me miss Yamato.  

[sh9000]