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The Toyark › Macross Toy News › Tamashii Nations Coverage: VF100’s VF-25F Alto Custom

Tamashii Nations Coverage: VF100’s VF-25F Alto Custom

Posted on February 3, 2009 at 8:52 pm by Shin Densetsu under Macross Toy News

Tamashii had their VF100’s 1/100 VF-25F Messiah Alto Custom on display at their Tamashii Nations event at Akiba. Moeyo covered this event, and covered this toy from many angles. This toy is set for release later this month.

Utilizing parts swapping for transformation, it emphasizes aesthetics more than the larger DX toy, while being more affordable. This is an affordable alternative to the model kit, for those of you who don’t like building models or lack the time to do so.

Click on the title bar to see more images, including the 1st glimpses of the packaging!

Discuss on the Toyark Forums› Views: 2451 › Credit: Moeyo

› Companies: Tamashii Nations › Characters: Alto Saotome

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  1. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    11-20-2008, 02:07 PM

    Giving fans a variety of choices to choose from Bandai is releasing three different representations of the VF-25 Messiah from Macross Frontier:1/72 plamo(plastic model kits, 1/100 swap tranformation toys, & DX 1/60 perfect transformation toys). Pictured is the VF-25 from the VF100s line of 1/100 scale swap transformation toys.

    These toys are more accurate than their perfect transformation counterparts, at the cost of utilizing swappable parts for transformation. This is ideal for the fan who wants a more accurate and cheaper toy than the DX, something tougher than the plamo, but does not want to build the model kit. The VF-25 is not the only valkyrie planned for this series, the VF-1, YF-21, SV-51, VF-4, YF-19 are amongst the valkyries listed on the initial ads, and the Macross II logo was shown as well. Macross II has been a long neglected segment of the Macross franchise, and there are a good number of VF-2SS fans out there. With modern technology there is no doubt that if Bandai made a VF100s VF-2SS, it would be far superior to the 1/100 plamo they made of the VF-2SS more than 10 years ago.

  2. plowking's Avatar plowking says

    11-22-2008, 05:26 PM

    This is awesome news.....I'm thinking about jumping into the 1/100th scale line, and this would suit me just fine!

    Question for you though Shin...where would I go to buy these?....can you recommend a place or two?

  3. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    11-22-2008, 05:48 PM

    Quote:
    Question for you though Shin...where would I go to buy these?....can you recommend a place or two?
    Online is the best way to go for these, there is speculation that part of the Tamashii deal with Toynami, may actually enable these to be sold here stateside next year but so far, much of the Tamashii/Toynami news has been very, very quiet. BBTS is sure to carry them, as well as online hobby stores in japan that ship worldwide.

  4. plowking's Avatar plowking says

    11-22-2008, 07:05 PM

    Coolies!!

    Thanks

  5. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    11-22-2008, 07:22 PM

    BBTS has them, but Focker is sold out.

    Like you said before, Shin, he is bound to show up again sooner or later.

    It took me forever to amass my somewhat small Macross Roy collection. especially ones that have fast packs.

    Worth the wait, though.

  6. plowking's Avatar plowking says

    11-22-2008, 07:55 PM

    Hey OS...is that a Toynami 1/100th scaled Fokker in your collection pic?

    If so, how you like him?....pretty cool?...any complaints or issues?

  7. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    11-22-2008, 08:11 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by plowking View Post
    Hey OS...is that a Toynami 1/100th scaled Fokker in your collection pic?

    If so, how you like him?....pretty cool?...any complaints or issues?
    No, I don't have one yet. That figure is a Toynami Super Poseable PVC figure (Non-Transformable) I found him in person at a local comic shop for $15 or $20, I couldn't pass it up. (Not to mention he has the FAST packs )

    I still need the 1/100 and the 1/60, but I am not in a super rush. Probably get the 1/100 when I can, but the 1/60 is too much $ for me this time of year.

  8. plowking's Avatar plowking says

    11-22-2008, 08:20 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Optimus Scourge View Post
    BBTS has them, but Focker is sold out.
    I do see that they have a pre-order for a set of three....and the set has a Ben Dixon in it too...might have to get that one....just for Fokker and Dixon

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Optimus Scourge View Post
    No, I don't have one yet. That figure is a Toynami Super Poseable PVC figure (Non-Transformable) I found him in person at a local comic shop for $15 or $20, I couldn't pass it up. (Not to mention he has the FAST packs )

    I still need the 1/100 and the 1/60, but I am not in a super rush. Probably get the 1/100 when I can, but the 1/60 is too much $ for me this time of year.
    I see....thats why I'm gonna try out the 1/100th scale first....like I said, a lil more affordable for me right now....$20 average ain't bad for a possibly very cool toy. I'd love to get a 1/60...but I'm afraid to spend that type of loot and then get it and be like "meh" about it...

    I can afford to be "meh" about the $20 though

  9. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    12-02-2008, 02:06 PM

    GA Graphic has uploaded new images of the VF100s VF-25F Alto type, and had a chance to handle a sample. Click here to check them out!

  10. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    12-02-2008, 02:26 PM

    My goodness, that is nice!

  11. plowking's Avatar plowking says

    12-02-2008, 03:09 PM

    Man...that is tight!!....cant wait!!

  12. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    12-02-2008, 10:37 PM

    Quote:
    Man...that is tight!!....cant wait!!
    Quote:
    My goodness, that is nice!
    I think it is set for release in february boys, I am determined to have at least one VF100s VF-25, and it might be this one too!

  13. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    12-02-2008, 10:59 PM

    Very nice to have an affordable option.

  14. Vifam7 has no avatar! Vifam7 says

    12-03-2008, 01:02 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu View Post
    I think it is set for release in february boys, I am determined to have at least one VF100s VF-25, and it might be this one too!
    I already have one on preorder at HLJ. Might have to add another one.

    Can't wait to display this next to my Gundams and jet fighter planes.

  15. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    12-03-2008, 05:05 PM

    Quote:
    Can't wait to display this next to my Gundams and jet fighter planes.
    Hmmm that is a good idea for displaying. The VF-25 is significantly bigger than the VF-1, so it won't look so short next to an in scale Gundam.

  16. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    01-03-2009, 01:18 PM

    Tamashii has unveiled new images, click here to check them out!

  17. jack138 has no avatar! jack138 says

    01-04-2009, 05:14 AM

    these just keep looking better and better...

    beautiful sexy stuff!

  18. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    01-26-2009, 10:11 AM

    Update!

  19. eriku's Avatar eriku says

    01-26-2009, 11:34 AM

    I think I'm going to end up swallowing my non-partsforming pride and end up getting a couple of these. I'm on such a Frontier kick lately that I probably wont be able to resist. I'm even considering buying the gashapons, and I rarely ever buy non-articulated figures....

  20. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    02-03-2009, 07:01 PM

    Tamashii Nations Coverage

  21. Optimus Scourge's Avatar Optimus Scourge says

    02-03-2009, 08:32 PM

    I am getting that 1/100 VF-25, I love the 1/60, too, but can't afford that now, but I am all over this one!

  22. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    02-04-2009, 12:03 AM

    Quote:
    I am getting that 1/100 VF-25, I love the 1/60, too, but can't afford that now, but I am all over this one!
    Looks great. I wish there wasn't as many swappable parts, and that a stand, where you could place all those parts was included. Looks like if I buy these, I will use small ziplock bags to keep track of everything.

  23. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    02-22-2009, 12:29 AM

    Fire Valkyrie & More!

  24. QuinJester's Avatar QuinJester says

    02-22-2009, 08:26 AM

    The proportions on the VF-19 don't seem too flattering in that poster, but hopefully that's just a case of bad angle. It needs a slightly squatter torso and beefier legs. The partsforming 1/100 Model Kits from way back when looked absolutely phenomenal with regard to the battroid mode proportions.

    Photo from ????7?BANDAI?1/100?VF-19????????????

  25. Shin Densetsu's Avatar Shin Densetsu says

    02-22-2009, 02:51 PM

    Quote:
    The proportions on the VF-19 don't seem too flattering in that poster, but hopefully that's just a case of bad angle. It needs a slightly squatter torso and beefier legs. The partsforming 1/100 Model Kits from way back when looked absolutely phenomenal with regard to the battroid mode proportions.
    I hope the VF100s resembles the old plamo in final production. I need a durable replacement for my old plamo, which I stupidly treated like a toy back in 7th grade and even brought it to school in my backpack. Freaking stupid.

    Looking forward to this release and more. I am not a big fan of parts-formers, but hell the Fire Valkyrie is a good design, and I need a replacement for my plamo which is now in pieces. Unlike the plamo, this will stand the test of time.

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