BANDAI SDF MACROSS High Complete Model 1/72 VF-1J Ichijo V
Apr 13, 2016 12:38:09 GMT -5
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Post by tasuke on Apr 13, 2016 12:38:09 GMT -5
this is the second release in a series of three MACROSS entries in BANDAI's unfinished 1984/1988 H.C.M.(High Complete Model) series
of pre-assembled toy-like models.
in all, there were;
* No.17; VF-1S Ichijo DYRL Ver. (minus FAST packs)
* No.20; VF-1J Ichijo SDFM T.V.Ver. (which this article covers)
* No.21; VF-1A "Cannon Fodder" Ver.
for the first 15+ years of these toys' existence (1985/2002) they were pretty much unanimously considered
among the MACROSS fanbase to be the "Cadillacs" of the existing VF-1 toys at the time.
and indeed they were, as they were an ideal blend of the best aspects of the old 1983 IMAI "VARIABLE TYPE"
line of Parts-Forming 1/72 model kits, and the rugged, "Perfect Transformation" TAKATOKU/BANDAI 1/55 "Chunky Monkey"
toy lines.
these rugged toy-like models possessed the detail of the IMAI kit, coupled with the transformation of the TAKATOKU/BANDAI 1/55,
with the only "Parts-Forming" involved being the addition of the cockpit canopy blast shield to the BATTROID's chest,
a limitation shared by the TAKATOKU/BANDAI 1/55.
indeed, these were (and still are) AWESOME vintage VF-1 toys, adeptly combining the nostalgia of both the 1/72 IMAI model
and the 1/55 Chunky Monkey into one cohesive, POWERFULLY nostalgic whole.
in all honesty, the only real failing these toy/models have, beside a couple areas that might prove fragile
if you handle the toy carelessly;
*head lasers; BE SURE you shift them UP when shifting the legs/engine nacelles to and from BATTROID position,
otherwise they'll catch on the swing bars and forcing the mechanism carelessly could possibly snap the lasers.
* tail stabilizers; fold/unfold them gently, as i've seen the rotation lugs break before from overly rough transformation.
they can easily withstand the latch/unlatching action of flipping them to FIGHTER position, just remember to perform the action
GENTLY....
-is the fact that these toys had a rather limited production, and as such, have always been rather hard to come by.
nevertheless, complete examples DO show up from time to time, and usually command around around $150/$250 NIMB/MIB.
while these toys have handily been eclipsed by both the 2002 YAMATO 1/48 and it's successor 2008 1/60v.II VF-1 toy series,
it nonetheless is a SUPERB and VERY NOSTALGIC vintage toy series, and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for those who desire the best of then,
as well as the best of today...
- SPECIFICATIONS -
Accessories: (ALL MODELS)
*Two(2) pre-punched file cards for the accessory BANDAI HCM file card binder
*instruction manual
*Decal Sheets (Two(2) for No.20; VF-1J and No.21; VF-1A, Three(3) for No.17; VF-1S )
*BATTROID mode cockpit blast shield
*GERWALK mode backpack radio antenna
*wing mounted missile clusters (Twelve(12) missiles total, all removable from the Four(4) missle pylons)
*non-collapsible GU-11 Gunpod
*Chara Figure (unpainted); Hikaru Ichijo in flight suit (No.17; VF-1S)
Lynn Minmay in DYRL pink and white stage dress (No.20; VF-1J)
Misa Hayase in uniform (No.21; VF-1A)
Features:
*perfect transformation (ala TAKA.BANDAI 1/55)
*metal landing gear with real rubber tires and dual NON-CANON Arrestor Cable Hooks in main gear bays
*jointed hands (separately movable trigger fingers that grip GU-11 well, and movable ball-jointed wrists)
(please also see "AnyMoon.com"'s review of this same toy; anymoon.com/b...model-valkyrie/ )
(MY PERSONAL FINISHED COPY OF No.20; VF-1J Ichijo SDFM T.V.Ver.)
of pre-assembled toy-like models.
in all, there were;
* No.17; VF-1S Ichijo DYRL Ver. (minus FAST packs)
* No.20; VF-1J Ichijo SDFM T.V.Ver. (which this article covers)
* No.21; VF-1A "Cannon Fodder" Ver.
for the first 15+ years of these toys' existence (1985/2002) they were pretty much unanimously considered
among the MACROSS fanbase to be the "Cadillacs" of the existing VF-1 toys at the time.
and indeed they were, as they were an ideal blend of the best aspects of the old 1983 IMAI "VARIABLE TYPE"
line of Parts-Forming 1/72 model kits, and the rugged, "Perfect Transformation" TAKATOKU/BANDAI 1/55 "Chunky Monkey"
toy lines.
these rugged toy-like models possessed the detail of the IMAI kit, coupled with the transformation of the TAKATOKU/BANDAI 1/55,
with the only "Parts-Forming" involved being the addition of the cockpit canopy blast shield to the BATTROID's chest,
a limitation shared by the TAKATOKU/BANDAI 1/55.
indeed, these were (and still are) AWESOME vintage VF-1 toys, adeptly combining the nostalgia of both the 1/72 IMAI model
and the 1/55 Chunky Monkey into one cohesive, POWERFULLY nostalgic whole.
in all honesty, the only real failing these toy/models have, beside a couple areas that might prove fragile
if you handle the toy carelessly;
*head lasers; BE SURE you shift them UP when shifting the legs/engine nacelles to and from BATTROID position,
otherwise they'll catch on the swing bars and forcing the mechanism carelessly could possibly snap the lasers.
* tail stabilizers; fold/unfold them gently, as i've seen the rotation lugs break before from overly rough transformation.
they can easily withstand the latch/unlatching action of flipping them to FIGHTER position, just remember to perform the action
GENTLY....
-is the fact that these toys had a rather limited production, and as such, have always been rather hard to come by.
nevertheless, complete examples DO show up from time to time, and usually command around around $150/$250 NIMB/MIB.
while these toys have handily been eclipsed by both the 2002 YAMATO 1/48 and it's successor 2008 1/60v.II VF-1 toy series,
it nonetheless is a SUPERB and VERY NOSTALGIC vintage toy series, and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for those who desire the best of then,
as well as the best of today...
- SPECIFICATIONS -
Accessories: (ALL MODELS)
*Two(2) pre-punched file cards for the accessory BANDAI HCM file card binder
*instruction manual
*Decal Sheets (Two(2) for No.20; VF-1J and No.21; VF-1A, Three(3) for No.17; VF-1S )
*BATTROID mode cockpit blast shield
*GERWALK mode backpack radio antenna
*wing mounted missile clusters (Twelve(12) missiles total, all removable from the Four(4) missle pylons)
*non-collapsible GU-11 Gunpod
*Chara Figure (unpainted); Hikaru Ichijo in flight suit (No.17; VF-1S)
Lynn Minmay in DYRL pink and white stage dress (No.20; VF-1J)
Misa Hayase in uniform (No.21; VF-1A)
Features:
*perfect transformation (ala TAKA.BANDAI 1/55)
*metal landing gear with real rubber tires and dual NON-CANON Arrestor Cable Hooks in main gear bays
*jointed hands (separately movable trigger fingers that grip GU-11 well, and movable ball-jointed wrists)
(please also see "AnyMoon.com"'s review of this same toy; anymoon.com/b...model-valkyrie/ )
(MY PERSONAL FINISHED COPY OF No.20; VF-1J Ichijo SDFM T.V.Ver.)
