The Macross 1/60 scale TV VF-1A Max Custom, and Macross Do You Remember Love? VF-1S Max Custom(Skull 1) by Yamato have been released! Ace pilot Max Jenius is one of the most popular characters in Macross, and these toys are based on his specific VF-1‘s that he used in pivotal events in Macross.
In the Macross TV series, his VF-1A was the first Valkyrie that he is shown using, and he used this to rescue his team mates against all odds. He later used it to defeat the Zentraedi ace, Milia, in one of the most popular episodes of the series.
In Macross Do You Remember Love?, his VF-1S is only seen onscreen for less than 10 minutes, first seen leading a section of the Skull Squadron. The ensuing battle is one of the most famous in all of Macross, and is one of the scenes he is known by. In an intense duel, he proves his worth as Skull Leader, leaving many fans with mouths agape; shocked at his incredible display of skill.
This is the very first time that Max’s TV VF-1A & movie VF-1S have been made into toys. For many fans of Max, it’s been a long time coming!
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Dear god I hope the hinges are fixed! I've been waiting for a TV Max for a VERY LONG TIME!
Call me a blasphemer but I always liked Max's VF-1J more than his VF-1S and VF-1A.
I guess it's because I always see Max and Miriya's all blue and all red VF-1J's as their definitive valkyries.
Question though, are these 1/60's transformations more anime accurate than the 1/48's or do they have the same transformation process as the 1/48's?
The nose hatch is different and trickier to work, however not as bad as people have said. To be honest I don't see what the goal was with the new hatch, as the hatch on the 1/48 worked just fine.
My personal preference was always the TV 1A. I remember a lot more of it than I do his 1J so I'm very happy to see this get a release. I just wish they had announced it earlier so that I wouldn't have bought the limited release version 1/48 TV 1A and a Custom 1/48 1S
NEW IMAGES!
They look great! Damn, I'm tempted to buy both now....I love the scenes that both were involved in, who could forget Max's dogfight in DYRL? EPIC!
Now his 1A I've wanted for a long time now, I really hope the hinges are fixed, because if so, this one will be bought later this year!
I dunno what it is but everytime I see the 1A head I just get turned off. I guess I'm a valkyrie head fascist. LOL
Maybe if the cannon was swept back I'd like it better but most pics I see have it angled forwards.
*RUNS OFF TO HLJ*
*RUNS OFF TO HLJ*
But the Kakizaki is pretty cheap on eBay right now. I can't make a decision! HELP!
The nose hatch is different and trickier to work, however not as bad as people have said. To be honest I don't see what the goal was with the new hatch, as the hatch on the 1/48 worked just fine.
A lot of people do. I'm all about awesome valks, and his 1J is definitive to many fans, but for me, combat relevance is my preference when it comes to Macross. His 1A was the one he flew when he beat Milia and showed his true skills. His 1S in DYRL? was AWESOME! Good god that dogfight was one of the best in all of Macross. The only thing that ever came close was Guld and Isamu's last dogfight in Macross Plus and that didn't happen until over 10 years after DYRL?.
By the way, I have an couple of videos showing some of the major differences between the 1/48 and the new 1/60 Valks. One of the things I address is how the nose hatch works and how it is different between the two scale models. Check it out at:
YouTube - eckergus's Channel
:lol I agree!
But the Kakizaki is pretty cheap on eBay right now. I can't make a decision! HELP!
I'd got for Hikaru right now, looks splendid, and had memorable scenes in the movie.
I'd got for Hikaru right now, looks splendid, and had memorable scenes in the movie.
I'd bite the bullet and pay the $13 more for Hikaru.
I'd bite the bullet and pay the $13 more for Hikaru.
Hikaru is more like $200+ shipped.
Wait a sec. The Hikaru DYRL 1A is $200 shipped? Holy crap.
Anyway, are the TV heads actually TV accurate or are they still just DYRL repaints?
And how are you guys deciding what to buy in 1/48 vs 1/60 scale?
And how are you guys deciding what to buy in 1/48 vs 1/60 scale?
As for deciding on what scale, I go for the 1/48's simply because I like the sheer size of the figures. It's just that impressive to me.
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