[Shin Densetsu]

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Dear god I hope the hinges are fixed! I've been waiting for a TV Max for a VERY LONG TIME!

[Razerwire]

Call me a blasphemer but I always liked Max's VF-1J more than his VF-1S and VF-1A.

I guess it's because I always see Max and Miriya's all blue and all red VF-1J's as their definitive valkyries.

Question though, are these 1/60's transformations more anime accurate than the 1/48's or do they have the same transformation process as the 1/48's?

[Shin Densetsu]

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Question though, are these 1/60's transformations more anime accurate than the 1/48's or do they have the same transformation process as the 1/48's?

Not necessarily more accurate, transformation is very similar, except that for the shoulder hinges, when going from fighter to gerwalk, it's best to gently lift the hinge above the stopper instead of pushing it past like on the 1/48. The 1/48 with POM hinges can take it, but the new 1/60's hinges are more likely to crack due to this. Even so, there isn't much to stop this, these Max releases are supposed to have smaller diameter pins installed in the shoulders so maybe that'll help. We'll find out soon.

The nose hatch is different and trickier to work, however not as bad as people have said. To be honest I don't see what the goal was with the new hatch, as the hatch on the 1/48 worked just fine.

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I guess it's because I always see Max and Miriya's all blue and all red VF-1J's as their definitive valkyries.

A lot of people do. I'm all about awesome valks, and his 1J is definitive to many fans, but for me, combat relevance is my preference when it comes to Macross. His 1A was the one he flew when he beat Milia and showed his true skills. His 1S in DYRL? was AWESOME! Good god that dogfight was one of the best in all of Macross. The only thing that ever came close was Guld and Isamu's last dogfight in Macross Plus and that didn't happen until over 10 years after DYRL?.

[Razerwire]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

A lot of people do. I'm all about awesome valks, and his 1J is definitive to many fans, but for me, combat relevance is my preference when it comes to Macross. His 1A was the one he flew when he beat Milia and showed his true skills. His 1S in DYRL? was AWESOME! Good god that dogfight was one of the best in all of Macross. The only thing that ever came close was Guld and Isamu's last dogfight in Macross Plus and that didn't happen until over 10 years after DYRL?.

Only Roy should be allowed to fly the VF-1S!

[bigkid24]

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Originally Posted by Razerwire

Only Roy should be allowed to fly the VF-1S!

Well Roy and other Squadron leaders....


My personal preference was always the TV 1A. I remember a lot more of it than I do his 1J so I'm very happy to see this get a release. I just wish they had announced it earlier so that I wouldn't have bought the limited release version 1/48 TV 1A and a Custom 1/48 1S

[Razerwire]

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Originally Posted by bigkid24

I just wish they had announced it earlier so that I wouldn't have bought the limited release version 1/48 TV 1A and a Custom 1/48 1S

It seems like Yamato and Bandai have a knack for doing stuff like that. It always makes me hesistate to buy.

[Shin Densetsu]

NEW IMAGES!

They look great! Damn, I'm tempted to buy both now....I love the scenes that both were involved in, who could forget Max's dogfight in DYRL? EPIC!

Now his 1A I've wanted for a long time now, I really hope the hinges are fixed, because if so, this one will be bought later this year!

[Razerwire]

I dunno what it is but everytime I see the 1A head I just get turned off. I guess I'm a valkyrie head fascist. LOL

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I dunno what it is but everytime I see the 1A head I just get turned off. I guess I'm a valkyrie head fascist. LOL

DYRL? made it look cool, and Yamato made it look awesome in toy form. I wasn't a fan when I was younger but when I grew older, I ended up liking it a lot more.

[Razerwire]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

DYRL? made it look cool, and Yamato made it look awesome in toy form. I wasn't a fan when I was younger but when I grew older, I ended up liking it a lot more.

I think it's because it reminds me of a cyclopian unicorn. LOL

Maybe if the cannon was swept back I'd like it better but most pics I see have it angled forwards.

[Shin Densetsu]

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Maybe if the cannon was swept back I'd like it better but most pics I see have it angled forwards.

It can go either way, most people angle it forward because DYRL made it look cool that way.

[Razerwire]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

It can go either way, most people angle it forward because DYRL made it look cool that way.

I should get a 1/48 VF-1A someday just so I have all the main ones.

*RUNS OFF TO HLJ*

[Shin Densetsu]

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I should get a 1/48 VF-1A someday just so I have all the main ones.

*RUNS OFF TO HLJ*

Which one are you getting? Max, Hikaru, low viz 2?

[Razerwire]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Which one are you getting? Max, Hikaru, low viz 2?

Ideally I'd like to get the VF-1A Hikaru since I don't have a 1/48 for him yet.

But the Kakizaki is pretty cheap on eBay right now. I can't make a decision! HELP!

[eckergus]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Not necessarily more accurate, transformation is very similar, except that for the shoulder hinges, when going from fighter to gerwalk, it's best to gently lift the hinge above the stopper instead of pushing it past like on the 1/48. The 1/48 with POM hinges can take it, but the new 1/60's hinges are more likely to crack due to this. Even so, there isn't much to stop this, these Max releases are supposed to have smaller diameter pins installed in the shoulders so maybe that'll help. We'll find out soon.

The nose hatch is different and trickier to work, however not as bad as people have said. To be honest I don't see what the goal was with the new hatch, as the hatch on the 1/48 worked just fine.

A lot of people do. I'm all about awesome valks, and his 1J is definitive to many fans, but for me, combat relevance is my preference when it comes to Macross. His 1A was the one he flew when he beat Milia and showed his true skills. His 1S in DYRL? was AWESOME! Good god that dogfight was one of the best in all of Macross. The only thing that ever came close was Guld and Isamu's last dogfight in Macross Plus and that didn't happen until over 10 years after DYRL?.

I really like them all: VF-1J, VF-1S, VF-1A, VF-1A TV Ver. Yamato has really pushed the envelop with these new line of 1/60 Valks.

By the way, I have an couple of videos showing some of the major differences between the 1/48 and the new 1/60 Valks. One of the things I address is how the nose hatch works and how it is different between the two scale models. Check it out at:

YouTube - eckergus's Channel

[Optimus Scourge]

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Originally Posted by Razerwire

Only Roy should be allowed to fly the VF-1S!

:lol I agree!

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Now his 1A I've wanted for a long time now, I really hope the hinges are fixed, because if so, this one will be bought later this year!

if they do, I might have to star putting something aside, this is tempting.

[Shin Densetsu]

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Only Roy should be allowed to fly the VF-1S!
:lol I agree!

Guys, watch the only scene in DYRL? where Max flies a VF-1S..trust me...awesome...

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I really like them all: VF-1J, VF-1S, VF-1A, VF-1A TV Ver. Yamato has really pushed the envelop with these new line of 1/60 Valks.

They have, they just really need to fix the hinges.

[Shin Densetsu]

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Ideally I'd like to get the VF-1A Hikaru since I don't have a 1/48 for him yet.

But the Kakizaki is pretty cheap on eBay right now. I can't make a decision! HELP!

How cheap?

I'd got for Hikaru right now, looks splendid, and had memorable scenes in the movie.

[Razerwire]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

How cheap?

I'd got for Hikaru right now, looks splendid, and had memorable scenes in the movie.

One Kakizaki would be $129 shipped. The other would be about $142 shipped.

[Shin Densetsu]

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One Kakizaki would be $129 shipped. The other would be about $142 shipped.

I think Kakizaki will be hard to get rid of, his valk was barely in DYRL?, and he's not the greatest of characters.

I'd bite the bullet and pay the $13 more for Hikaru.

[Razerwire]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

I think Kakizaki will be hard to get rid of, his valk was barely in DYRL?, and he's not the greatest of characters.

I'd bite the bullet and pay the $13 more for Hikaru.

Oh no, I meant there was two Kakizakis.

Hikaru is more like $200+ shipped.

[bigkid24]

Wait a sec. The Hikaru DYRL 1A is $200 shipped? Holy crap.

Anyway, are the TV heads actually TV accurate or are they still just DYRL repaints?

And how are you guys deciding what to buy in 1/48 vs 1/60 scale?

[Razerwire]

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Originally Posted by bigkid24

Wait a sec. The Hikaru DYRL 1A is $200 shipped? Holy crap.

And how are you guys deciding what to buy in 1/48 vs 1/60 scale?

The only 1/48 Hikaru VF-1A I've seen is from HLJ and it's about $190 shipped. I can't find any on eBay.

As for deciding on what scale, I go for the 1/48's simply because I like the sheer size of the figures. It's just that impressive to me.

[Optimus Scourge]

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Guys, watch the only scene in DYRL? where Max flies a VF-1S..trust me...awesome...

Oh, I know, I have seen it, just playin'

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

They have, they just really need to fix the hinges.

Yeah, I hope they do fix them but I will wait for confirmation.