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Bandai’s Hobby Division has launched their main site for their upcoming 1/72 VF-1 Perfect Transformation Model. It will serve as an ongoing development blog. We don’t normally cover Macross plamo here, but the primary thing that stuck out was the perfect transformation(no parts removal needed for transformation) aspect.

Uchida(who worked on the Macross F 1/72 tranformable VF-25 plamo), kicked things off with the 1st post. After development of the 1/72 VF-25 plamo in VF-25, Uchida desired to make a VF-1 Valkyrie model using current technology. Editors note: Bandai is not a stranger to VF-1 plamo as they did make the VF-1 Hi-Complete Model in 1/72 scale during the mid 80′s, in addition to reissuing Imai kits in various scales since.

Bandai Hobby decided to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Macross with the 1/72 VF-1 Perfect Transformation Model. One goal is to design a transformation that does not compromise proportions in any mode. Another goal is to emphasize gimmicks in battroid mode and leg articulation, going beyond using just the joints required for transformation. The model is still a work in progress so Bandai Hobby is considering many ideas to implement on it.

Recently, Uchida met with Macross creator Kawamori Shoji and showed him the 1st CG image of the model. Kawamori is supervising this project, and Bandai Hobby has also received feedback from the editor of Hobby Japan, Dengeki Hobby, Model Graphix and fans(like at the All Japan Hobby Show earlier this month). Lastly, Bandai Hobby is aiming to meet the expectations of everyone with this model.

Bandai Hobby has never made a Master Grade(MG)-like VF-1 model before, so it will be interesting to see how this turns out. It seems like it will be an evolution of the technology used on the 1/72 VF-25 plamo. Or perhaps, it may turn out to be Bandai’s modernized interpretation of their old Hi-Complete Model VF-1? Stay tuned.

Hobbystock has posted images from Shizuoka Hobby Show 2010, revealing all new Macross models by Bandai! On display were:

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GA Graphic has posted new images of the upcoming Macross Egg Plane model kits by Hasegawa. We’ve seen modern fighters like the F-14 Tomcat in the popular Egg Plane line, but now it’s time for the iconic VF-1 Valkyrie to take the spotlight! Shown are:

Package art is by none other than Hidetaka Tenjin! Click on the title bar to see more!

Bandai released new images of their upcoming 1/72 VF-27 Lucifer model kit from Macross Frontier. You’ve seen the VF-27 Lucifer do some damage in the TV series and undoubtedly you’ll see it do more in the upcoming movie! Based on the YF-24 prototype, like the VF-25 Messiah, but exponentially more powerful than the latter, this devilish variable fighter features advanced technology and weaponry.

The model is the most accurate rendition of the VF-27 announced so far. Click on the title bar to see more!

The All Japan Plamodel Hobby Show has unveiled several new items for the 1st time, including the 1st color model by Bandai of the 1/72 VF-27 Lucifer from Macross Frontier! Previously we’ve only seen CAD images and the resin prototype in gray. Flown by the antagonist Brera Sterne, the VF-27 was superior to the VF-25 in many ways, proving particularly destructive during it’s initial brief appearances.

Pam’sHomePage, Amiblo and GA Graphic were able to get up close and take pics of the completed model. Click on the title bar to check them out!

Bandai has just revealed the newest armored variant of their 1/72 VF-25F Messiah model from the upcoming Macross Frontier movie! With a design evoking the VF-2SS Valkyrie II with SAP, VF-0D Phoenix, and VF-1S Strike Valkyrie, this new variant features upgraded weaponry and armor that differs from both the Super Messiah and Armored Messiah configurations shown in the Macross F TV series.

Click on the title bar to see more images from Pam’sHomePage, GA Graphic and Amiblo who were both at attendance in the All Japan Plamodel Hobby Show!

Bandai has released updated images of their 1/72 scale VF-27 Lucifer model kit from Macross Frontier showing more detail than before! The VF-27 made it’s debut as a mysterious Valkyrie with immense power and speed; sneaking in and out of battle. The purple version shown was piloted by Brera Sterne, who had a mysterious connection to Ranka Lee….

Taking cues from the VF-14, this variable fighter has flight controls and systems significantly different from the VF-25 Messiah. Click on the title bar to see the latest images of the prototype!

The latest issue of Dengeki Hobby has shown new images of the Macross Frontier 1/72 scale, YF-25 PROPHECY model kit. This is the prototype version of the VF-25 Messiah, and these scans are the first images of the completed kit painted with markings applied. The markings take influence from the YF-16 Fighting Falcon, and VF-1S Skull 1.

Also shown are fixed pose figures of Ranka Lee, Klan Klan, and Sheryl Nome, the popular females of Macross F! The Klan Klan and Ranka Lee deco VF-25F and VF-25G, as well as the 1st CAD drawings for the VF-27 Lucifer are also shown! Click on the title bar to check them all out!

Bandai has new Macross items shown in the latest issues of Hobby Japan and Model Graphix. The articles feature numerous models and toys, most notably:

The YF-25 is the prototype of the VF-25 Messiah, and might be shown in the upcoming Macross Frontier movie

Hobby Search has posted the contents of the 1/72 scale VF-25S Armored Messiah model kit by Bandai. This Macross Frontier kit has been highly anticipated for a long time.

Hobby Search has posted images of the completed model, the sprues, and scans of the instruction manual. We’ve mirrored the images here. Click on the title bar to see them all!