| Posted on 02-02-2010 at 09:21 AM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  GA Graphic was able to score an early look at the upcoming 1/60 scale Macross Frontier releases by Tamashii:- DX VF-25F Tornado Messiah
- DX VF-27 Lucifer
The tornado pack for the Messiah debuted in the recent Macross F movie, while the VF-27 and VF-25F were both featured prominently in the TV series and movie. The mounts of the protagonist Saotome Alto(VF-25F) an antagonist Brera Sterne(VF-27), these 2 fighters squared off several times during the series.
The DX VF-27 will make it's debut in Tamashii's Macross F line later this month. It features notable improvements over the DX VF-25 design, including:- thigh swivels
- longer and more accurate nose landing gear
- more range of motion for the knee joints
Of course the improvements implemented on the DX VF-27 have fans wanting to see a DX VF-25 improved as well. So the big question is, will Tamashii make a DX VF-25 with the improvements of the DX VF-27? While this remains to be seen, perhaps we will get a hint at Winter Wonderfest 2010.
Both the DX VF-27 and DX Tornado Messiah will include limited edition posters featuring Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee. Click on the title bar to see all of the new images! | | Credit: GA Graphic | Views: 739 |  | | Posted on 01-24-2010 at 04:34 PM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  Cybergundam has posted a scan from the newest issue of Hobby Japan, revealing the following Revoltech, transforming Macross figures- VF-1J Max Custom
- VF-1J Milia Custom
Both will follow the release of the VF-1J Hikaru Custom. Could the mass production VF-1A, Glaug, Queadlunn Rau, and FAST packs follow? Click on the thumbnail to take a closer look at the scan. | | Credit: Cybergundam | Views: 717 | | | Posted on 12-27-2009 at 12:46 AM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  The latest issue of Hobby Dengeki features new images of the following Macross items by Tamashii:- DX VF-27 Lucifer
- DX VF-25F Tornado Messiah
- VF HI-METAL VF-19 Kai Fire Valkyrie
- VF HI-METAL VF-1J Valkyrie
The 1/60 DX VF-27 from Macross Frontier features significant improvements over the DX VF-25's. These new improvements make it more appealing to fans. Shown also is the DX VF-25F Tornado Messiah from the recent Macross F movie. The 1/100 VF HI-METAL Fire Valkyrie will be released in early 2010 and is a significant improvement over the 1/65 DX VF-19 Kai Fire Valkyrie from over 15 years ago! Could the improvements shown on the HI-METAL Fire Valkyrie be carried over on a new, 1/60, DX Fire Valkyrie? The new images also reveal, for the 1st time, the swappable parts on the VF HI-METAL VF-1 Valkyrie! It is a perfect transformation VF-1, however the following parts can be swapped:- Hands
- Heatshield/canopy
- Landing gear
- Rifle parts
Note, the aforementioned parts are not necessary to swap for transformation(except for having to remove the landing gear). The heatshield or canopy, like the original 1/55's, can remain on. There are also significantly less removable parts compared to the 1/100 VF-1 Valkyrie toys from Toynami. Being that the hands shown are the rounded, TV style hands, the 1st release will most likely be the VF-1J Hikaru Custom. What we have seen is a move towards less and less swappable parts for the VF HI-METAL series. If, let's say a YF-19 Excalibur or VF-4 Lighting III is ever released in the line, could they completely do without swappable parts? Click on the title bar to see more! | | Credit: CyberGundam | Views: 626 | | | Posted on 12-25-2009 at 12:11 PM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  Merry Christmas everyone! Today we bring you significant updates on the upcoming Fire Valkyrie from the VF HI-METAL line! The 1st entry in the new Macross line by Bandai, the VF HI METAL Fire Valkyrie is the 1st, new toy made of the Fire Valkyrie since the mid 90's.
GA Graphic has posted new images of the VF-19 Kai Fire Valkyrie in battroid mode. Meanwhile, Toy-World/HK has posted scans of the newest issue of Figure Oh!, revealing:- Sound Boosters and other new attachments
- Transformation
- VF HI-METAL VF-1J Valkyrie, more detailed images showing it in all 3 modes, as well as in mid transformation
Click on the title bar to see them all! | | Credit: GA Graphic, Toy-World/HK | Views: 529 | | | Posted on 12-25-2009 at 10:11 AM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  Scheduled for release in March 2010 is the 1/48 VF-1 Armor Parts For VF-1 Valkyrie set by Yamato. The biggest and most detailed set of armor from Yamato's classic 1/48 Macross VF-1 line, this GPB-1 armor set carries an msrp of 12,600 yen.
Originally released in 2005, this set proved to be an impressive sight to behold. Click on the thumbnail to check out the newest ad by Yamato! | | | Views: 478 | | | Posted on 12-24-2009 at 06:23 PM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  The latest issue of Hobby Japan shows the updated VF-1J Valkyrie prototype from the 1/100 scale VF HI-METAL line! As you can see, sculpt-wise, it is a significant improvement from the last original Bandai Macross VF-1 toys(the 1/72 scale HCM Valkyries), and even more of an improvement over the original 1/55's! Made from ABS, PVC, POM, and diecast metal, this is the most detailed 1/100 VF-1 Valkyrie toy proposed for the market.
Also included are new images of the highly anticipated DX VF-27 Lucifer from Macross Frontier. Click on the title bar to check out the new update! | | Credit: CyberGundam | Views: 517 | | | Posted on 12-21-2009 at 10:16 PM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  According to the latest issue of Figure Oh!(#143), Tamashii is developing Sound Booster parts for their upcoming VF-19 Kai Fire Valkyrie from their VF HI-METAL line! The sound boosters expanded upon the aural capabilities of the Fire Valkyrie and were put to good use by pilot Nekki Basara in Macross 7.
Click on the thumbnail to the left to get an idea for what we are in for! | | Credit: CyberGundam | Views: 341 | | | Posted on 12-20-2009 at 09:27 PM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  The highly anticipated DX Macross Quarter from Macross Frontier has been released! Bandai(Tamashii hasn't made a figure of a Macross for several years, and this new toy is the most articulated yet! Smaller than previous Macross ships, the Macross Quarter is significantly more agile than it's predecessors, surprising fans when it debuted onscreen and engaged in battle.
It's quite fitting to see the end of the year with quite arguably, the most impressive toy from Tamashii's DX Macross Frontier lineup. With the experience gained from this past year, could a significantly inproved, DX VF-25 2.0 be released next year? Or how about never before seen(in toylines), Macross ships, such as a DX Macross 7? Hopefully the DX Macross Quarter is just the 1st in a toyline of new, fully articulated Macross ships! Click on the title bar to see more images by Warmblood! | | Credit: Warmblood | Views: 650 | | | Posted on 12-17-2009 at 02:16 PM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  Tamashii has just released the latest images of newest additions to their Macross Frontier DX toyline, to be released in early 2010:- VF-27 Lucifer
- VF-25F Tornado Messiah
Both of these made an appearance in the recent Macross Frontier movie, with the Tornado Messiah making it's debut. The Lucifer also appeared in the Macross Frontier TV series. While the Tornado Messiah is basically the same VF-25F mold as the last release(albeit with new armor), the DX VF-27 features significant improvements, such as- Thigh swivels
- Longer and more detailed landing gear
Could a retooled DX VF-25 be on tap, possibly for Summer or Fall 2010? At this point Bandai is just a few releases short of making every onscreen VF-25F in the DX line, and a retooled version would be a welcome addition come next year. Hit the title bar to see more! | | | Views: 616 | | | Posted on 12-03-2009 at 04:26 PM by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News. |  Following up on the release of the Queadlunn Rea & VF-25F Super Messiah Alto Custom from the SIDE VF subline of Robot Damashii is the VF-25G Super Messiah Mikhail Custom! Released just recently, this is the 1st figure in SIDE VF of the popular sniper Messiah variant from Macross Frontier.
This highly poseable figure features numerous points of articulation and a more accurate silhouette in robot mode compared to it's DX and VF100's counterparts. Click on the title bar to see more images by toshiya1107! | | Credit: toshiya1107 | Views: 463 | |
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