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Post by figurasdeaccion on May 2, 2006 11:15:16 GMT -5
Which are the differences between the three SDF-1?? I own a Bandai one, but I've heard it's the same from Matchbox. I've never seen pictures from a Bandai SDF-1 boxed, just the Takatoku and Matchbox, so I assume that the Bandai and Matchbox are the same. Am I right?? But the Bandai have the Macross logo on the right foot, and the Matchbox SDF-1 was sold on a Robotech box. So, is there three different SDF-1 models or just two (Takatoku and Bandai/Matchbox)?? I am so confuse!!!!  |
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Post by machinesoldier on May 2, 2006 11:57:08 GMT -5
I've never seen a Bandai boxed SDF-1, ever. I think Bandai only issued Macross toys that were retooled or recolored from the Takatoku originals.
My understanding is this - Takatoku made the molds, and when they folded Bandai acquired the molds and rights to produce toys. They retooled several molds and released Strike Valkyrie, Superostrich, Elintseeker, etc but no SDF-1 or destroids. They also created all new toys like the SD Joke Machine valkyries. Bandai then licensed the molds to Matchbox, who could only release the SDF-1, Destroids, and Joke Machines because of US licensing issues with Transformers' Jetfire.
I think it's a safe bet that yours is a Matchbox - are there any missile launching mechanisms? They would be on the 2 carriers, and in opening compartments on the legs. Also, the Matchbox one DOES have Macross stamped on one of the feet.
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Post by solscud007 on May 2, 2006 12:32:50 GMT -5
there are only two kinds. Takatoku and the Matchbox. Matchbox made a deal with Bandai and bandai got the molds from takatoku.
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Post by thebigr on May 3, 2006 17:40:19 GMT -5
if your toy is stamped on the foot BANDAI MADE IN 1984 then you have a MATCHBOX SDF-1.
My 1st SDF was a "Takatoku" MIB, but really a Matchbox body with the 2 Takatoku launching carriers.
My Favorite Transforming. Robot. Toy. Ever.
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Post by 00silvergt on Jun 17, 2006 22:06:40 GMT -5
I was wondering about that third version he sadi, Bandai...anyway to answer your question without getting too anal retentive, the biggest difference is shootin crap. That's all...
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Post by thebigr on Jun 19, 2006 16:38:25 GMT -5
and to add...
**ALWAYS** ask the seller to take a picture of the FOOT of the Tak SDF-1; i've personally been sent a matchbox SDF with the arms/hands/whatever of a legit Takatoku, and there was a boot version as well.
there'll be a little "T.T" symbol in a diamond on the foot.
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Post by mayita on Jun 19, 2006 17:45:53 GMT -5
there are only two kinds. Takatoku and the Matchbox. Matchbox made a deal with Bandai and bandai got the molds from takatoku. Well I have to correct you on this one my friend  there are 4 diferent companies that made this toy : Takatoku, bandai(yes it does exist) , matchbox and the infamous bootleg (that is the clone version of the takatokuone) the only diferences are that the takatoku and the bootleg have a shootin device that is all  [glow=red,2,300][/glow] |
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Post by solscud007 on Jun 22, 2006 11:41:01 GMT -5
uh the matchbox and the bandai are the same. there is no SDF1 with matchbox printed on the bottom. (im talking about the large SDF1)
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Post by thebigr on Jun 26, 2006 9:34:10 GMT -5
absolutely true, solcud007- no Matchbox logo on Matchbox SDF-1, BANDAI logo on matchbox's SDF-1.
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Post by richardthebrave on Nov 11, 2007 11:54:43 GMT -5
hmm to a takatoku toy would only have the mark "T.T." on the foot for SDF-1..
but how about the valkyries? where can you find the mark for original 1/55 takatoku valkyries?
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Post by mayita on Nov 12, 2007 13:40:18 GMT -5
Behind the part that holds the wings you will see the 2 T.T
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Post by richardthebrave on Nov 12, 2007 23:45:00 GMT -5
Behind the part that holds the wings you will see the 2 T.T ahh i see.. same as the bandai 1/55s? |
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Post by Lord Zarak on Nov 13, 2007 8:23:41 GMT -5
is possible a reissue from Bandai of the sdf-1?
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Post by mayita on Nov 13, 2007 13:46:13 GMT -5
Behind the part that holds the wings you will see the 2 T.T ahh i see.. same as the bandai 1/55s? Exactly in the same place |
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Post by glane21 on Nov 22, 2007 1:06:37 GMT -5
There are at least 5 versions of the large SDF-1 toy out there:
1. Original Takatoku release ( have one)
2. Taiwan Bootleg of the Takatoku released called "Macross SSF-1" with bootleg quality (have one)
3. Bandai/Matchbox release in Matchbox Robotech box but figure has Bandai mark on foot (have one)
4. Bootleg of the Bandai version that is identical to Bandai quality but has no manufacturing marks on the foot at all ( have one)
5. Unknown manufacturer release called "Space Battleship" - I do not own this one but have pics of it. It does not have the firing arms like Takatoku
The Bandai marked toy was never released in any packaging other than the Matchbox Robotech packaging. Although I'd be happy to get proved wrong on this if anyone has pictures.
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Post by richardthebrave on Jan 7, 2008 3:56:19 GMT -5
There are at least 5 versions of the large SDF-1 toy out there: 1. Original Takatoku release ( have one) 2. Taiwan Bootleg of the Takatoku released called "Macross SSF-1" with bootleg quality (have one) 3. Bandai/Matchbox release in Matchbox Robotech box but figure has Bandai mark on foot (have one) 4. Bootleg of the Bandai version that is identical to Bandai quality but has no manufacturing marks on the foot at all ( have one) 5. Unknown manufacturer release called "Space Battleship" - I do not own this one but have pics of it. It does not have the firing arms like Takatoku The Bandai marked toy was never released in any packaging other than the Matchbox Robotech packaging. Although I'd be happy to get proved wrong on this if anyone has pictures. wow, thanks for the info glane. i would like to ask though, what are the different variants of the smaller SDF-1? Mine is the Robotech Miniature SDF-1 Battle Fortress (Part of the Robotech Collecors Series) - the body and half of each lower leg is diecast metal. it has only the mark of "Robotech" "harmony gold USA, made in China" on its' foot. |
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Post by uberrider on Jan 12, 2008 21:30:33 GMT -5
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