Yamato & Bandai Macross Toys

[MV75]

Havn't they already released the 25th anniversary?

http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?MacroTy...cross%20bandai

[kurdt_the_goat]

I definitely saw the 2 HLJ is listing as in stock, instore in Japan, in early August. You guys have sold me on the newer VF-1's, now i'm just trying to think of which version i want, and how i can justify it to my wife, more than a year before actually going back to Japan .. lol

Do any of you have a preference with the Super & Strike parts? I prefer the clean look of without, but i don't think i can pass up the detailing on the inside once you remove the covers.

[Robzy]

Havn't they already released the 25th anniversary?

It's started! The Hikaru (VF-1J) & the Roy (VF-1S) are reissues like the 2001 ones (with added heat shield on the 1J). The 2 VF-1As don't appear to be out yet - although listed as arriving in August! It's the first time the DYRL Max has been released in the Bandai 1/55 line. The 2 Strike VF-1S figures from DYRL are also coming!

The Robotech line, however, is an entirely different thing! Apparently it will include:

VF-1S Roy Fokker
VF-1J Rick Hunter
VF-1A Ben
VF-1A Max
VF-1D
VF-1J Max
VF-1J Miriya
VF-1A CF

Do any of you have a preference with the Super & Strike parts? I prefer the clean look of without

I personally prefer the Super fast packs. The Strike is pretty cool though!

[MV75]

Ah, so they will have an actual Robotech line then. I think I might wait for those instead then. Do you know if they'll be cheaper than the Origin ones I linked?

This is the only thing I hate about these toys. The lines confuse me too much.

[blackie]

anyone seen these arround?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Macross-Valkyrie...d=p3286.c0.m14

do they even transform??

[Hereticpoo]

These look like the 1/144 Valks by Doyusha. They don't transform, they are mini display pieces.

Reviews of Macross toys here http://www.anymoon.com

and Macross Forums here http://www.macrossworld.com

Check 'em before you buy ANY Valk.

anyone seen these arround?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Macross-Valkyrie...d=p3286.c0.m14

do they even transform??

[MV75]

Usually that size are model kits. No, they don't usually transform, some can though, ask the seller.

[Robzy]

Ah, so they will have an actual Robotech line then. I think I might wait for those instead then. Do you know if they'll be cheaper than the Origin ones I linked?

Well, firstly I should say that this Robotech line has only just been announced (not confirmed - it looks like it's going ahead - but I don't know when). So, not many details have been released. I should also point out that "apparently" they are re-sculpting the heads on these things to make them more anime accurate. So, while it means we'd be getting new moulds, it also means that the old heads won't be used. So if you prefer the original VF-1S, VF-1J, or VF-1A heads on the Chunky Monkeys, then you may be disappointed. Having said that, the new moulds look pretty damn sweet - they're just not the original heads (at least, that's what's been announced).

I wouldn't wait for this line to come out. I'd say grab the Macross Origin figures (which you linked to) regardless. They're excellent figures. I'm actually hoping they can come to some agreement to get a G1 Jetfire reissue too! Seems like Bandai are relaxing their stance a lot!

This is the only thing I hate about these toys. The lines confuse me too much.

So true! There's Macross, then there's DYRL, then Robotech. All different!

[kurdt_the_goat]

Hey, i'm looking at the upcoming VF-1A and VF-1J, both with Hikaru Ichijo i think (can someone confirm?).

What's the reasoning behind the different colour schemes? Is it just because of the A/J designation, or is the J done in a more anime accurate colours? I'm just wondering cause i heard people calling it a "TV" version?

[Lord_Zed]

Hey, i'm looking at the upcoming VF-1A and VF-1J, both with Hikaru Ichijo i think (can someone confirm?).

What's the reasoning behind the different colour schemes? Is it just because of the A/J designation, or is the J done in a more anime accurate colours? I'm just wondering cause i heard people calling it a "TV" version?

What Tober said, one is TV version one is Movie. One is Vermillion Squadron the other Skull Squadron, get the version you like best, ther'e both accurate to the media they are based on.