Arcadia VF-5000G

[Bolt]

  On 2/13/2023 at 5:58 AM, Jasonc said:

I got to see it in person. I'll be honest, it looks smaller than I imagined. I'm not talking g about it in actual scale, I just imagined it being quite large.

That said, it does look very nice. It looks like some of the colored parts were casted in that color, not painted. My photos probably suck, but here's a couple...

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Awesome! It will be interesting to see next to a VF-1. Thanks very much @Jasonc for sharing 👍🏼

[Chronocidal]

What happened to the darker colored version they showed before?  That made it so much less gaudy.. even if it was less accurate.  

[no3Ljm]

  On 2/13/2023 at 9:35 AM, Chronocidal said:

What happened to the darker colored version they showed before?  That made it so much less gaudy.. even if it was less accurate.  

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Maybe it has something to do with the lighting and setup? Maybe the dark colored prototype we saw is probably the same as the light colored one from the convention? Look how dark the Strike Packs are on the VF-1 from the same dark colored VF-5000 photo.

[Chronocidal]

Suppose it's possible, but I thought there were more photos of that one in less suspicious lighting.  Guess we'll just have to see.

I'm picking up at least one either way, I just hope we don't get a one-shot with it, and they make a couple different colors.

[Reïvaj]

From the WF pics I can see there are two head designs. I personally like the newer one more.

[Lolicon]

It's looking good. Hope Arcadia's QC hasn't taken a nosedive like Bandai's. Getting two left feet is one thing, but let's at least hope the tabs actually fit! 

Edited February 13, 2023 by Lolicon
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[davidwhangchoi]

Im guessing 450 dollars for a vf-1 size valk. 
 

macross is getting expensive

[Chronocidal]

I don't think there's any way they can charge that much for it and expect it to sell at all.  I'd expect something in the same range as the normal release YF-19 re-release, really.  Still stupidly expensive, but I can't see them charging anything close to the SV-51's price.

[no3Ljm]

I know the size dimension is somehow close to VF-1. But I doubt it's going to have a VF-1 retail price. Same as VF-4A's perhaps at Y32780?

[ValkAddict]

  On 2/13/2023 at 11:19 PM, davidwhangchoi said:

macross is getting expensive

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^ It has ALWAYS been expensive for me. 😮

And I like he darker teal shade for the VF-5000. Looks sweet!!

Edited February 14, 2023 by ValkAddict

[nightmareB4macross]

  On 2/13/2023 at 9:11 PM, no3Ljm said:

Maybe it has something to do with the lighting and setup? Maybe the dark colored prototype we saw is probably the same as the light colored one from the convention? Look how dark the Strike Packs are on the VF-1 from the same dark colored VF-5000 photo.

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It should looks pretty close to this.

[Mommar]

I would think it would be between the VF-1 and VF-4 prices.  Or I hope, anyway.

I'll guess Y26000-Y28000.

Edited February 14, 2023 by Mommar

[no3Ljm]

  On 2/14/2023 at 3:56 PM, Mommar said:

I would think it would be between the VF-1 and VF-4 prices.  Or I hope, anyway.

I'll guess Y26000-Y28000.

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If stores like Amiami is still going to give us big preorder discounts, then that would be the right range.

When the 1/60 VF-4A came out last 2021, the MSRP was Y32780. PO price was Y29100. I'm using the VF-4A since that's the last VF-4 got released. VF-4G on the other hand, released back in 2016, the MSRP was Y29700. And the PO price was Y27120.

If they can lower it more, I'll probably bite.  

[no3Ljm]

Arcadia's recent Ameblo post: https://ameblo.jp/arcadiaac/entry-12789279928.html

As per Arcadia's post, the 'Production Type' version of VF-5000G (image below) displayed during the WonderFest 2023 Winter is still undecided whether it's going to get released or not.

As for the 'Captain Type' version, they're aiming for next year release (2024?). After their 1/24 Hargun.

Edited February 14, 2023 by no3Ljm

[frankell05]

I think this would sell better with the vf-5000b paint scheme. this green yellow is pretty awful.

[Bolt]

Well at least they not teasing us with other cool variants , only to never be heard from again. Like a certain other toy and model maker..

[ValkAddict]

  On 2/14/2023 at 9:10 PM, Bolt said:

Well at least they not teasing us with other cool variants , only to never be heard from again. Like a certain other toy and model maker..

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^ Truth, Complete the Hi-Metal destroids, release the DX YF-21 ....

[Mommar]

Outside of the front faceplate being different there isn't anything else unique about the Captain and GM's.  Just let the heads be swappable and give people reasons to buy multiple up front.  

Edited February 15, 2023 by Mommar

[wmkjr]

Just include both heads, both gun pods, plus the speakers and be done with it.

[twich]

I seem to remember there were different heads on the one seat VF-5000 and the 2 seat version, but not different heads between one seat versions. Do we see this in the animation?

Twich

[no3Ljm]

  On 2/16/2023 at 8:19 AM, twich said:

I seem to remember there were different heads on the one seat VF-5000 and the 2 seat version, but not different heads between one seat versions. Do we see this in the animation?

Twich

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Based on Macross Mecha Manual, the debut appearance is Macross Dynamite 7 Episode 1 for the Captain’s head. The other one is Episode 2. The videos below featured some scenes of various VF-5000 from the Dynamite series.

 

 

Edited February 16, 2023 by no3Ljm

[twich]

  On 2/16/2023 at 8:43 AM, no3Ljm said:

Based on Macross Mecha Manual, the debut appearance is Macross Dynamite 7 Episode 1 for the Captain’s head. The other one is Episode 2. The videos below featured some scenes of various VF-5000 from the Dynamite series.

 

 

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Thank you for linking those, I guess that I never noticed the different one seat heads, just that the VF-5000G-T had a different head with 2 head lasers.

Twich

[no3Ljm]

  On 2/16/2023 at 5:37 PM, twich said:

Thank you for linking those, I guess that I never noticed the different one seat heads, just that the VF-5000G-T had a different head with 2 head lasers.

Twich

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You're welcome! 

I only wish that they will also do the VF-5000B variant. I'm still undecided with these color model. 

[Mommar]

  On 2/16/2023 at 6:48 PM, no3Ljm said:

You're welcome! 

I only wish that they will also do the VF-5000B variant. I'm still undecided with these color model. 

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The best I got from Mr K was he agreed the B variant looked good.  I assume that's going to revolve around sales numbers for this one.  Maybe.

[no3Ljm]

  On 2/17/2023 at 12:20 AM, Mommar said:

The best I got from Mr K was he agreed the B variant looked good.  I assume that's going to revolve around sales numbers for this one.  Maybe.

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I'll probably just wait then.  

[M'Kyuun]

  On 2/14/2023 at 7:35 PM, frankell05 said:

I think this would sell better with the vf-5000b paint scheme. this green yellow is pretty awful.

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QFT. Kawamori's a phenomenal artist, but sometimes his color choices leave somewhat to be desired. I'm also holding out for the B variant, so I hope this gaudy teal & yellow version sells like hotcakes, if they indeed release it. I hope they do; we need more Macross valk variety on the shelf. The VF-1 and YF-19 are great, but there are yet a number of designs that need toy treatment, and this is definitely one of the nicest ones.

[Jasonc]

  On 2/24/2023 at 3:37 PM, M'Kyuun said:

QFT. Kawamori's a phenomenal artist, but sometimes his color choices leave somewhat to be desired. I'm also holding out for the B variant, so I hope this gaudy teal & yellow version sells like hotcakes, if they indeed release it. I hope they do; we need more Macross valk variety on the shelf. The VF-1 and YF-19 are great, but there are yet a number of designs that need toy treatment, and this is definitely one of the nicest ones.

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I'm not going to say you need to buy it for this option, but this reasoning is the exact reason why, if this gets made, will be the only one. People relying on others to hopefully make this happen is probably in a number of minds. That said, I do hope they make other variants, but I'm not gonna hold my breath.

[Bolt]

I'm totally in agreement here . If anyone wants to see more variants , then Arcadia needs to get the message loud and clear that there's a demand for the mold. Take one (or two!) for the team 

[jenius]

I love ugly paint schemes... They should just add like 50 extra units to their production run of the other head and sell them both. I'm sure 50 people will be able to pony up for both. 

 

[jvmacross]

Still no sound pod attachments?  

Has Arcadia been asked about them or made any comments on their social media accounts?

[Mommar]

  On 2/24/2023 at 3:37 PM, M'Kyuun said:

QFT. Kawamori's a phenomenal artist, but sometimes his color choices leave somewhat to be desired. I'm also holding out for the B variant, so I hope this gaudy teal & yellow version sells like hotcakes, if they indeed release it. I hope they do; we need more Macross valk variety on the shelf. The VF-1 and YF-19 are great, but there are yet a number of designs that need toy treatment, and this is definitely one of the nicest ones.

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Like it or not, this scheme appeared in a Macross 7 production.  Outside of all of our tastes I'm almost entirely certain anybody who is a fan in Japan is going to want one of these flying around their 19P's like in Dynamite versus the lower visibility schemes you and I like from less popular video games.

  On 2/24/2023 at 7:41 PM, jvmacross said:

Still no sound pod attachments?  

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This does not bother me.  Their solution to that attachment on the 19P was a horrible looking hole in the shoulders.  If they aren't going to come up with a swappable upper shoulder part or magnets I don't want it.

[Axelay]

I am well into the minority, but I absolutely LOVE this color scheme. I've wanted this exact Star Mirage since I first saw it all the way back in college.

[snakerbot]

  On 2/26/2023 at 4:41 AM, Axelay said:

I am well into the minority, but I absolutely LOVE this color scheme. I've wanted this exact Star Mirage since I first saw it all the way back in college.

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Me too. Not that I've been wanting it since college, but I just really like bright colors, even on planes. I'm still waiting for Aisha Blanchette's pink VF-19E.

[Jasonc]

  On 2/26/2023 at 2:22 PM, snakerbot said:

Me too. Not that I've been wanting it since college, but I just really like bright colors, even on planes. I'm still waiting for Aisha Blanchette's pink VF-19E.

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I think I'm in agreement. I've seen other variant color schemes in the past, but whenever I think of the VF-5000, this is the first color scheme that comes to mind. For that, I have zero complains.

[sjoebarry]

Anyone know if they’ve said anything about when this might be getting released?