"they're addicting, once you buy one you'll go out and buy another" Holy shit ain't that the truth. I only have this Arcadia Strike VF-1S, the Arcadia YF-19, and the Yamato VF-17S w/Super Parts but I've 8 DX Chogokins. 4 Renewal VF-25(the skull squad), the Prophecy, the Durandal, the Super Lucifer, and the Nightmare Plus, all with their Super Packs/Armor Packs. It is a slippery, slippery slope. But they look sooo good.
Just ordered one from Mandrake after a lot of research and watching many of your videos. You're doing great work here. I will make all my BBTS orders using your link. I always wanted a transformable vf-1s as a kid. This is much better than I can imagine. Now I have the Premium Finish Elitleseeker on pre-order.
Minor quibble with most people's Valkyries reviews: the fan assemblies inside the intakes are not really turbines. They're compressors, which suck in air from outside and pressurizes it for combustion purposes. Turbines are located at the rear of the engines, inside the feet (ala the VF-0), and are driven by exhaust gases and in then in turn drive shafts which are connected to other parts of the engine. So remember: compressors at the front, turbines at the rear.
Just got this today... Beautiful example from Robotech, a little frustrating only cos I didn't find the instruction manual hidden behind the cardboard inside the box...awesome review!!! Cheers
I picked up on of these. Great figure, but what the hell is it with these 1/60s not having the color right on the Super/Strike Armor parts?! Even Toynami was able to get that right. It should be a grayish blue color, not a blue-green color for the Movie version!
Went with the TV Fokker Super FAST pack V2. Still can't embrace the DYRL movie for anything more than the title song and final credits concert. Reliving the TV show is more important to me than having the option parts.
I'm currently working on a battroid to fighter transformation video. I'm not using the Arcadia 1S for that video though because the brilliant white gets washed out too frequently by the lights and since it's the same toy just in a different paint schemes as the ones I'm filming.
I'm tempted, but for the same price, I could get the Bandai VF31.. Ive never bought an Arcadia toy, coz I assumed they were just reissues of Yamato molds, but from your reviews, it's clear that Arcadia has made minor improvements.. Its unfortunate that the HiMetal toys are so over-priced, otherwise I'd definitely get Focker's VF-1S and the GBP armour version. Shame they (hi metal) dont offer the GBP as a standalone parts set, so I could get it for my Max VF1, without breaking the bank.
A minor clarification, Yamato is actually the ones that was actively improving the mold as they went. Arcadia is just doing issues of the last version of the mold Yamato used (for their 30th anniversary releases). The only changes Arcadia has really done relate to color choices.
I swear I've watched the scorched earth transformation for this Arcadia VF 1S but I'm having a hell of a time finding it. Could you please provide a link? Thanks. I ordered one from a Japanese seller on eBay and want to be ready when it gets here.
ScorchedEarthToys Another awesome figure by the greatest Macross (& detailed descriptionist) reviewer on RUclips! 😆 I JUST picked this up now, last copy in stock too! (Other then premium ver.) This' my 1st 1/60 Macross figure, I haven't had one since 1/48 were popular! 😆I'm stoked! loved Robotech as a kid. Speaking of, I freakin canceled my MOSPEADA LEGIOSS AFC preorder cuz my landlord evicted me on BS terms so my address was gonna be unknown. Then my lawyer says I'm fine right after I did. Since I been checking HLJ DAILY+ by the HOUR for preorders to open up. *You know another site i can buy/preorder the LEGIOSS on?*
it seems no matter which company are making these figures durability is always an issue, seems not worth paying the high price for these things, such a shame because they look fantastic. and I do want one!!!! I really do!!!!
Your timing is perfect. Preorders went live for an Arcadia VF-1S Hikaru with Strike Parts yesterday for delivery in May 2017 (IIRC). There are two versions, a "premium" version that includes all of the markings that are usually stickers painted on and a regular version that comes with the regular stickers. The premium version is available only through Arcadia's website while the regular version is available at most the big online retailers (use google). The premium version also costs like $80 more.
Sorry, i usually steer clear of directing anyone to any particular retailer but almost all the Japanese/HK stores have it up for preorder. Hobby Search Japan, Hobby Link Japan, Nippon Yasan, anime export, angolz. Good luck!
hey man, can you semd me some useful link's for buying these Macross figures you review? I'm dying to get more but cant find any besides those on ebay or amazon
Yes, the original Jetfire toy was based off of a Macross VF-1S Valkyrie. However, that was originally a Takatoku/Bandai 1/55 scale toy (albeit with a rounded off nose cone), which was a totally different beast than the Yamato v2/Arcadia VF-1 toys. Does have me curious though, to see a Custom VF-1S vs Yamato or Arcadia done up as Jetfire.
"they're addicting, once you buy one you'll go out and buy another"
Holy shit ain't that the truth. I only have this Arcadia Strike VF-1S, the Arcadia YF-19, and the Yamato VF-17S w/Super Parts but I've 8 DX Chogokins. 4 Renewal VF-25(the skull squad), the Prophecy, the Durandal, the Super Lucifer, and the Nightmare Plus, all with their Super Packs/Armor Packs. It is a slippery, slippery slope. But they look sooo good.
Just ordered one from Mandrake after a lot of research and watching many of your videos. You're doing great work here. I will make all my BBTS orders using your link. I always wanted a transformable vf-1s as a kid. This is much better than I can imagine. Now I have the Premium Finish Elitleseeker on pre-order.
I’ve just got mine
The best chanel of Macross Figure...!!
Minor quibble with most people's Valkyries reviews: the fan assemblies inside the intakes are not really turbines. They're compressors, which suck in air from outside and pressurizes it for combustion purposes. Turbines are located at the rear of the engines, inside the feet (ala the VF-0), and are driven by exhaust gases and in then in turn drive shafts which are connected to other parts of the engine. So remember: compressors at the front, turbines at the rear.
Texas BEAST I'm still trying to get used to "landing gear" being plural but I'll try to keep that in mind also. Thanks
Just got this today... Beautiful example from Robotech, a little frustrating only cos I didn't find the instruction manual hidden behind the cardboard inside the box...awesome review!!! Cheers
Thanks for this review. Have this one coming in the mail. Very excited.
I picked up on of these. Great figure, but what the hell is it with these 1/60s not having the color right on the Super/Strike Armor parts?! Even Toynami was able to get that right. It should be a grayish blue color, not a blue-green color for the Movie version!
Went with the TV Fokker Super FAST pack V2. Still can't embrace the DYRL movie for anything more than the title song and final credits concert. Reliving the TV show is more important to me than having the option parts.
They should make the LED cockpit panel.
As always, amazing review
Going down that slope myself too - bought 4 of them in 3 months - but Im kinda misb collector so I freak out when pulling them out of the box
The other micro missile can come out and you can change the strike canon on the other side
Always great to watch one of your reviews. Are you going to be posting a specific transformation video for this version?
I'm currently working on a battroid to fighter transformation video. I'm not using the Arcadia 1S for that video though because the brilliant white gets washed out too frequently by the lights and since it's the same toy just in a different paint schemes as the ones I'm filming.
I'm tempted, but for the same price, I could get the Bandai VF31..
Ive never bought an Arcadia toy, coz I assumed they were just reissues of Yamato molds, but from your reviews, it's clear that Arcadia has made minor improvements..
Its unfortunate that the HiMetal toys are so over-priced, otherwise I'd definitely get Focker's VF-1S and the GBP armour version.
Shame they (hi metal) dont offer the GBP as a standalone parts set, so I could get it for my Max VF1, without breaking the bank.
A minor clarification, Yamato is actually the ones that was actively improving the mold as they went. Arcadia is just doing issues of the last version of the mold Yamato used (for their 30th anniversary releases). The only changes Arcadia has really done relate to color choices.
I can’t wait to get mine from yahoo Japan
I swear I've watched the scorched earth transformation for this Arcadia VF 1S but I'm having a hell of a time finding it. Could you please provide a link? Thanks. I ordered one from a Japanese seller on eBay and want to be ready when it gets here.
What price this item?
so how many reissues of the fokker vf 1s do we need????
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ScorchedEarthToys
Another awesome figure by the greatest Macross (& detailed descriptionist) reviewer on RUclips! 😆 I JUST picked this up now, last copy in stock too! (Other then premium ver.) This' my 1st 1/60 Macross figure, I haven't had one since 1/48 were popular! 😆I'm stoked! loved Robotech as a kid. Speaking of, I freakin canceled my MOSPEADA LEGIOSS AFC preorder cuz my landlord evicted me on BS terms so my address was gonna be unknown. Then my lawyer says I'm fine right after I did. Since I been checking HLJ DAILY+ by the HOUR for preorders to open up. *You know another site i can buy/preorder the LEGIOSS on?*
it seems no matter which company are making these figures durability is always an issue, seems not worth paying the high price for these things, such a shame because they look fantastic. and I do want one!!!! I really do!!!!
Where you buy those models
Is Arcadia going to release the DYRL VF1S RED strike version 1/60?
Your timing is perfect. Preorders went live for an Arcadia VF-1S Hikaru with Strike Parts yesterday for delivery in May 2017 (IIRC). There are two versions, a "premium" version that includes all of the markings that are usually stickers painted on and a regular version that comes with the regular stickers. The premium version is available only through Arcadia's website while the regular version is available at most the big online retailers (use google). The premium version also costs like $80 more.
ScorchedEarthToys
Thanks! Let me know where can I buy one!
Sorry, i usually steer clear of directing anyone to any particular retailer but almost all the Japanese/HK stores have it up for preorder. Hobby Search Japan, Hobby Link Japan, Nippon Yasan, anime export, angolz. Good luck!
$200 is a lot for a toy. I wish they were a little cheaper, but it's more of a transformable model than a toy.
So for this figure i can buy the granade protection armor?
Yes, but make sure you buy the one made for Yamato V2 toys. There was also a GBP sold for the Yamato V1 toys and it would not work.
hey man, can you semd me some useful link's for buying these Macross figures you review? I'm dying to get more but cant find any besides those on ebay or amazon
agetrobadass email me at micronian_ace@anymoon.com
Como puedo adquirir estos juguetes legendarios estoy por Paraguay, alguien seria tan amable en decirme cómo adquirirlos por favor!
I have one new, no open box.
$218 or $21?
MrGrandure 21,800yen
Wish they were made of metal
This is the early version of jetfire before the toy was taken by Hasbro and repainted red for the toyline of the transformers and cartoon
Yes, the original Jetfire toy was based off of a Macross VF-1S Valkyrie. However, that was originally a Takatoku/Bandai 1/55 scale toy (albeit with a rounded off nose cone), which was a totally different beast than the Yamato v2/Arcadia VF-1 toys. Does have me curious though, to see a Custom VF-1S vs Yamato or Arcadia done up as Jetfire.
@@thforres - Saw a Jetfire custom Yammie on ebay once. Looked awesome. Kicking myself for not going for it then.
Texas BEAST, depending on how much they wanted, might not have been worth it.
@@thforres - I think it was about $350 total.
The white is too bright, prefer gray.
ROSTCK
el ingeniero mba carlos vivanco es muy bueno en procesos logisticos industriales saludos cordiales
el ingeniero mba carlos vivanco es muy bueno en procesos logisticos industriales saludos cordiales