Bandai DX GBP Armor Set and VF-1J Armored Valkyrie

[jvmacross]

COMING SOON!!!

PO for the DX GBP TV Armor for the DX VF-1 is Coming Soon!!  Stayed Tuned for more info on April 22

 

Edited April 15, 2021 by jvmacross

[jvmacross]

Based on the pic and 1982 BW copywrite...it currently looks like it will be a TV version.....

Hoping it is a combo pack but maybe they are going the KitzConcept route.....either way PO madness may be upon us again! 

Edited April 15, 2021 by jvmacross

[SUPERULTRAROBORIDER]

Holy wizard! I'm really hoping this will be a bundle. I'm also hoping this could be the first macross dx that can be distributed in the USA!

[Saburo]

Fun times ahead!  Haven't had a PO Madness night in a while.  

[spacemanoeuvres]

  On 4/14/2021 at 6:45 PM, Saburo said:

Fun times ahead!  Haven't had a PO Madness night in a while.  

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Oh my anxiety is acting up already 

[burnout6]

Is that really a grey goggle vf-1j !?

[no3Ljm]

Hmmm. Same thickness on the goggle. At this point I'm thinking it would be nice if they just include an extra head on the set because I rather just get the armor part set. But if they decide on making a bundle set, then atleast I have an extra VF-1J. I know it's going to be expensive if it's a set. Oh well.

 

[Saburo]

  On 4/14/2021 at 7:41 PM, spacemanoeuvres said:

Oh my anxiety is acting up already 

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I am with you there, I am already thinking “I am getting to old for this s**t”.   
 

  On 4/14/2021 at 8:33 PM, no3Ljm said:

Hmmm. Same thickness on the goggle. At this point I'm thinking it would be nice if they just include an extra head on the set because I rather just get the armor part set. But if they decide on making a bundle set, then atleast I have an extra VF-1J. I know it's going to be expensive if it's a set. Oh well.

 

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I am hoping its a cover for the visor/goggle or replacement head.  If it turns out to be a full bundle, I’ll pick it up anyway, but my wallet is not going to too happy about it. 

[spacemanoeuvres]

Same here, I'll get the bundle.  The question is how many? hahaha

[nightmareB4macross]

Finally.  I just hope you can open all the missile bays.

[leeboo1211]

This is literally the only reason I have a 1J...so I hope it's sold separately! If it's a bundle then it's gonna be close to $400 MSRP no? 

[no3Ljm]

  On 4/14/2021 at 9:30 PM, leeboo1211 said:

This is literally the only reason I have a 1J...so I hope it's sold separately! If it's a bundle then it's gonna be close to $400 MSRP no? 

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$400 maybe, but that's after market. VF-1J's MSRP was Y18000/19800(JPY tax). VF-1 Strike/Super Parts was Y8000/Y8800(JPY tax). Since GBP has more plastic and paint details than Strike/Super Parts but somehow less compared with VF-31S Armor at Y16000/Y17600(JPY tax), let's estimate the price for GBP, if it's just the parts, somewhere around Y14000-15000. If it's bundled, then we're just playing with a total of Y33000+/-. Which in today's US$ conversion, it's $303.

 

Edited April 14, 2021 by no3Ljm

[Shawn]

I hope they release 2 versions...one with a bundled vf-1j and a one that is a stand alone armor only package, because then the die hard collectors will have to buy 2x to be complete...and Bandai just doubled their sales! 
LOL 

 

 

[Slave IV]

  On 4/14/2021 at 10:11 PM, Shawn said:

I hope they release 2 versions...one with a bundled vf-1j and a one that is a stand alone armor only package, because then the die hard collectors will have to buy 2x to be complete...and Bandai just doubled their sales! 
LOL 

 

 

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You really love to see our wallets decimated don't you?

[eggy99]

It's gonna be pricey! I'm questioning if I'll actually be able to afford it if it is a complete bundle.

If it's offered as only the GBP, I'll probably skip since I don't have a 2nd VF-1J to put it on.

[spacemanoeuvres]

  On 4/14/2021 at 10:11 PM, Shawn said:

I hope they release 2 versions...one with a bundled vf-1j and a one that is a stand alone armor only package, because then the die hard collectors will have to buy 2x to be complete...and Bandai just doubled their sales! 
LOL 

 

 

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This describes me and I’m okay with it. 

[Saburo]

  On 4/14/2021 at 10:11 PM, Shawn said:

I hope they release 2 versions...one with a bundled vf-1j and a one that is a stand alone armor only package, because then the die hard collectors will have to buy 2x to be complete...and Bandai just doubled their sales! 
LOL 

 

 

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Haha, if that is the case Bandai has me dialed in, i'll need have complete sets. 

[jvmacross]

  On 4/14/2021 at 10:11 PM, Shawn said:

I hope they release 2 versions...one with a bundled vf-1j and a one that is a stand alone armor only package, because then the die hard collectors will have to buy 2x to be complete...and Bandai just doubled their sales! 
LOL 

 

 

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Just 2x?

Have you not heard of the Collector's Mantra?... 

 

[Saburo]

  On 4/15/2021 at 12:20 AM, jvmacross said:

Just 2x?

Have you not heard of the Collector's Mantra?... 

 

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This is the way. 

[davidwhangchoi]

i'm waiting for p-bandai smoke effect exclusive. 10,000yen

[Sanity is Optional]

Well, I'm in for at least one.

 

Oh, who are we kidding, at least 2.

[eXis10z]

Just this piece and I'm done with this line.

[Kanedas Bike]

  On 4/15/2021 at 3:48 AM, eXis10z said:

Just this piece and I'm done with this line.

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Good luck with that willpower! 

I'm in for another preorder night, it has been too long since the last Macross-focused "event".

-b.

[no3Ljm]

  On 4/15/2021 at 3:48 AM, eXis10z said:

Just this piece and I'm done with this line.

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Me? This and a DX Super VF-1A Hikaru. 

 

[eXis10z]

  On 4/15/2021 at 3:51 AM, Kanedas Bike said:

Good luck with that willpower! 

I'm in for another preorder night, it has been too long since the last Macross-focused "event".

-b.

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Hahaha.. fortunately I'm not as hardcore as the rest of you guys. That and the lack of space. 

[rocketblast]

I'm hoping this comes with a bundled TV VF-1J.  That would be pretty awesome.  I can't wait to see preorders.

[MKT]

Whether it is bundled with VF-1J or a standalone armor pack, we are all gonna buy it and Bandai knows this 

I had really hoped the next announcement would be the YF-21 instead of more VF-1 stuff.. but if the recent BW-HG deal means a bit more time needed to work out a worldwide release of this YF-21, then all the better. 

[seti88]

 

 

Its too expensive......every single day i wake up thinking of a reason not to buy it...

brain: You really are crazy..

macrossworld:  I'm hungry...am gonna get something to eat...

 

Edited April 15, 2021 by seti88

[pablumatic]

This pre-order is going to be as bad or worse than the DX Roy to grab at first, isn't it? 

[Ryoma]

Probably, but i am pretty sure that, like what happened with Roy, there is going to be a short second wave of pre-order(with a slight mark up) and it shouldn't be too expensive to get after the release. I feel the market (for SOC, DX, etc.) is somewhat in a down phase.

[Froy]

Do we know if it's going to be a regular release or a Tamashi exclusive?

[jvmacross]

We shall find out by April 22...

[Gabe Q]

Armor only release -->Current price of existing VF-1J release goes up in resale market

Bundle Armor/Valk release --> existing VF-1J release goes down in resale market

Am I missing something here?

[Ignacio Ocamica]

  On 4/15/2021 at 4:25 AM, no3Ljm said:

Me? This and a DX Super VF-1A Hikaru. 

 

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Me? This, the 1D, a CF 1A and the Elint and the Super Ostrich.

[rocketblast]

  On 4/15/2021 at 2:35 PM, Ryoma said:

Probably, but i am pretty sure that, like what happened with Roy, there is going to be a short second wave of pre-order(with a slight mark up) and it shouldn't be too expensive to get after the release. I feel the market (for SOC, DX, etc.) is somewhat in a down phase.

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Well that and Ebay will flood with them at semi-decent prices.  You can still pick up a Roy for around the $319 mark on there.  I think the original TV VF-1J release is over $440.