Each DX toy has sold out so I'm afraid I can't tell you how to hunt one down. If you're looking for something from Robotech, Transformers, Acid Rain, or just about anything else, head to Big Bad Toy Store via this link to find a sweet selection and help this channel in the process! www.bigbadtoystore.com/?ScorchedEarthToys
The DX is also the first VF-1 toy to have an anime-accurate shoulder sliding transformation mechanism where the arms slide back on rails to go from fighter to gerwalk. This was first done on the original model kit.
Having to buy separate missiles for the BanDai DX VF-1 toys is nearly a deal breaker, despite how nice they are and including that barley good enough stand. The "First Edition" special bundles with the "special banking display stand" ( or "Fan Racer" with VF - 1D ) is a definite redeeming quality add on. Great review! Thanks micronian
These new Bandai DX Macross Valks are what I consider to be the Metal Build versions of their incredibly impressive Gundam lines. I've never been a fan of Gundam but, their metal builds are mind blowing. So, I'm happy Bandai is reviving Macross in this fashion.
Outstanding review! I own almost all of the Yamato 1:48 scale including strike parts for each one and the separate stands they sold for about $50. The Yamato 1:48 version with strike parts was the pinnacle of all Macross figures at the time, but these new Bandai DX figures are just as awesome, if not better looking. The salute pose from Do You Remember Love at 25:48 was the selling point for me. I'm on Ebay right now and it appears you can find the figure for about $400, about $150 for the strike parts....and this is what kills me....another $110-$230 for the missile set! Wow Bandai! Over $600 for a complete set??? But for the die-hard Robotech/Marcoss fan, this is probably a must. I'm going to contemplate this purchase the rest of the day, lol.
Thanks for this great review. I just want to share this, (you may or may not know) on your video you mentioned that the DX VF-1S legs flaps (red/black wings) is loose and keeps falling off, to fix that YOU CAN ACTUALLY push/slide those connecting peg holding those legs flaps INWARDS to lock those flaps in place. I hope I was able to help. Great review and keep it up. Thanks.
I’m no MBA but I suspect the negative consequence of under-producing (can always make more) is way better than over-producing and flooding the market (can’t unmake surplus product)
considering the release dates the yamato still holds well in its design and value.. the only gripe for me and i know folks would agree at least back in the days was the canopy looking disporportionately big, do you think that is addressed on the bandai's Oh nvmind 9:27 I believe they did that narrower shape on the bandai looks great... 11:55 aahhh looks so great, the proportions remind me of the 1/60 lines. i sold my 1/48 yams and passed on the bandai to keep my collection for 1/60 only but now i want one :(
I'm so jealous brother! I'd love to just have ONE of those DX models...drools...all we can find now-a-days are 1/100 or 1/72 scale which is the size of the models from the late 80's...feel like that too. Wish Bandai would make a re-re-release ;)
Hi. I have the Bandai Vf 1s 1:48 Focker Special. Can you confirm if the canopy clicks when closed? Mine does not. But my VF 1A Hayao does click when closed.
About $751 on Ebay for everything....I'm going to have to pass on this and just be happy with my Yamato 1:48 versions....still, the Bandai is the best version I have ever seen.
I would say just get the VF-1S Hikaru with the armor parts and missiles. It's the most iconic VF-1 and having that masterpiece is truly something to behold. I had to pay the premium prices for all three sets since they sold out as soon as they went up for preorder and the site I ordered the armor from never shipped my order.
Great review. I always check your reviews before buying a Macross toy. I noticed that one of your finlet is reversed. Im assuming it can be easily be repositioned yes?
There are four components to this: 1) A trick of the eye. The Bandai is actually a light gray that your brain wants to recognize as white, maybe because of the gray background, which makes the 1/48 look more yellow 2) Possibly a white balance issue from the camera trying to do the same thing 3) The 1/48 was always a slightly warm white. You'll see the same thing with Super Takatoku 1/55 VF-1S toys. 4) The 1/48 toy is old and probably a bit more yellow than the day it was made.
GREAT comparison review! Thanks for sharing with us. I am excited to be picking up my DX VF-1S this week from a friend who will be bringing me one overseas. I do have the Yamato version as well and, I still love it. But, Bandai (IMHO) has killed the competition. Theirs is the ultimate gold standard. Question, has your Yamato one "yellowed" due to age? I am noticing it a lot more tan than the one I have. I know Yamato has been known to have yellowing on their white plastics.
I imagine it has, but it's completely uniform in color so if it has it's due from age rather than sun light. Yamato also used more of a 'bone white' on their DYRL 1/48 VF-1 toys which is much warmer in color than the DX or Arcadia which makes it stand out more.
@@ScorchedEarthToys Thanks. Yes, after looking at my Yamato 1/48, I do notice the coloration getting to be a little more "tan" due to age as well. I store mine in the box in a dark closet so, it is definitely age.
This review was exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks! I'm curious if there is somewhere o can find info on future Bandai releases in this line unless there aren't any. I'm interested in picking up the red version and I'm curious if there are plans for one or if I should just grab a Yamato one.
After this review I went ahead and found the missing link and super parts and missile pack .. one day I really think it would be really cool if you did a shelf display video! Of most all your collection . Just my opinion .. thanks for making spend 600$ . In a really good way!!
Sorry for my bad english, I go a question for you experts: which is the model with the greatest amount of diecast in 1/60 or 1/72 scales? any brand is fine, even ko
I was lucky enough to get a Yamato back when they were only $100 on ebay. Had it a week....and the backpack hinge broke. Still looking for a spare or for someone printing spares. I cannot believe how much they go for now. Had I known I'd have got a second job and bought a few dozen back then lol Also, the Yamato were clean white when unboxed but they yellow over time with exposure to light, that's why they look off white. It could even be the plastic absorbs things from the air, dunno, mine has held up pretty well but I've had it in a glass case in gerwalk since the backpack broke.
Might not do a video specific to that but I did put some pics up on anymoon like this one: i0.wp.com/anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Bandai-DX-VF-1S-Hikaru-5.jpg
They were sold off stupidly cheap by HLJ for a while, I got one for about 50% off and it's super-sweet. One of the hands disintegrated right out of the box, sadly but it looks great in fighter mode.
Can someone tell me why Bandai cannot make 1/60 vf-1 toys? It’s it because they don’t have the right to make 1/60 sized vf-1 or is that they don’t have the 1/60 mold which was produced by Yamato?
Rights around toys appears to be weird in Japan, it seems that licenses are handed out based on scale, type of toy, and sometimes sub-section of the franchise. So Yamato/Arcadia had the rights to do 1/60 scale detailed toys for Macross, Zero, Plus and 7, while Bandai have the rights for 1/60 scale detailed toys for Frontier and Delta. But Bandai did that 1/60 YF-19, and only a few years after Arcadia reissued their one. So that might mean that Arcadia has lost the rights to Plus, or there's some rights-sharing going on, or because Bandai's DX line isn't explicitly scaled there's a loophole. Because Japanese companies are so tight-lipped about their internal workings, we likely won't know the score unless Arcadia or Bandai release another Macross Plus toy.
Lorcan Nagle Bandai had a new YF-21 on display at the Tokyo game show last year. Maybe the rights are passed to Bandai since I heard there are some financial troubles inside Arcadia.
@@dephranque9883 I hadn't heard about that. It could be as simple as Bandai outbidding them on the rights for the license. And the only confirmation we'll get of money problems for Arcadia is if and when they close down. Still, I'm at least down in theory for a Bandai YF-21. I have the Yamato one but it's showing its age. And like, VF-11s? Yes please.
I'll forever kick myself for not getting one of the Yamato toys I saw in a goodwill of all places as a kid. Didn't have the gun (or the engine covers) but it was pretty darn cool.
Nippon Yasan may have this dude still... Their prices are hella high... Mandarake has stuff randomly pop up too... If you haven't gotten one yet these sites are likely your best shot...
There's a lot of buzz on Facebook about Nippon Yasan not shipping orders and being unavailable through customer service. I definitely recommend doing some research before trying to buy there.
I have it out right now on my desk and I don't think it is discolored. Yamato made their 1/48 DYRL VF-1 toys in a bone white, which means it's a little warm. It looks more yellow when you put it next to a cool white (a little blue) of a DX toy. That said, it's more than 15 years old so a little yellowing is certainly possible.
The lack of missiles as included accessories for the DX has got to be the lamest move that Bandai has done lately. Talk about disrespecting your fanbase. The included extra stand with the VF-1J was totally unnecessary. I'm sure everyone would rather have had missiles instead. I would have settled for just the 4 missile clusters.
Hmm. Except the Bandai missile pack price is ludicrous and not always available. I can get a display stand cheaply anywhere. No way around it. Not offering the missile pack is just straight up greed. I’m surprised we don’t have to buy a gunpod accessory separately too. I wonder why bandai didn't put a peg for the pilot to attach to like in the Hmr Good channel though.
Each DX toy has sold out so I'm afraid I can't tell you how to hunt one down. If you're looking for something from Robotech, Transformers, Acid Rain, or just about anything else, head to Big Bad Toy Store via this link to find a sweet selection and help this channel in the process! www.bigbadtoystore.com/?ScorchedEarthToys
One of the best Macross comparison videos out there, well-written and informative with great visuals. Nicely done!
The Bandai 1/48 VF-1S with the Strike Parts and missiles looks beautifulll!
The DX is also the first VF-1 toy to have an anime-accurate shoulder sliding transformation mechanism where the arms slide back on rails to go from fighter to gerwalk.
This was first done on the original model kit.
Having to buy separate missiles for the BanDai DX VF-1 toys is nearly a deal breaker, despite how nice they are and including that barley good enough stand. The "First Edition" special bundles with the "special banking display stand" ( or "Fan Racer" with VF - 1D ) is a definite redeeming quality add on.
Great review! Thanks micronian
These new Bandai DX Macross Valks are what I consider to be the Metal Build versions of their incredibly impressive Gundam lines. I've never been a fan of Gundam but, their metal builds are mind blowing. So, I'm happy Bandai is reviving Macross in this fashion.
Outstanding review! I own almost all of the Yamato 1:48 scale including strike parts for each one and the separate stands they sold for about $50. The Yamato 1:48 version with strike parts was the pinnacle of all Macross figures at the time, but these new Bandai DX figures are just as awesome, if not better looking. The salute pose from Do You Remember Love at 25:48 was the selling point for me. I'm on Ebay right now and it appears you can find the figure for about $400, about $150 for the strike parts....and this is what kills me....another $110-$230 for the missile set! Wow Bandai! Over $600 for a complete set??? But for the die-hard Robotech/Marcoss fan, this is probably a must. I'm going to contemplate this purchase the rest of the day, lol.
The missile parts are being reissued in about a week so you should see much better prices for them soon.
Great review/versus my dude. That Bandai is just so damned perfect.
Bandai needs to reissue these and screw all the scalpers on eBay.
Thanks for this great review. I just want to share this, (you may or may not know) on your video you mentioned that the DX VF-1S legs flaps (red/black wings) is loose and keeps falling off, to fix that YOU CAN ACTUALLY push/slide those connecting peg holding those legs flaps INWARDS to lock those flaps in place. I hope I was able to help. Great review and keep it up. Thanks.
Someday I'll understand why companies leave money on the table by under-producing product to extreme levels over and over and over again.
They pretend to sell out, raise prices. They calling feeling out demand. I call it sticking it to the customer.
I’m no MBA but I suspect the negative consequence of under-producing (can always make more) is way better than over-producing and flooding the market (can’t unmake surplus product)
As always, I love your reviews. Keep it coming!
Love your reviews! Scorched Earth Toys is my Macross review channel.
considering the release dates the yamato still holds well in its design and value.. the only gripe for me and i know folks would agree at least back in the days was the canopy looking disporportionately big, do you think that is addressed on the bandai's
Oh nvmind 9:27 I believe they did that narrower shape on the bandai looks great... 11:55 aahhh looks so great, the proportions remind me of the 1/60 lines. i sold my 1/48 yams and passed on the bandai to keep my collection for 1/60 only but now i want one :(
Your reviews are great. Thanks for comparing the old and new toys
Great comparison vid!! Im glad that i got the VF1S movie ver. bandai dx , i love it
I'm so jealous brother! I'd love to just have ONE of those DX models...drools...all we can find now-a-days are 1/100 or 1/72 scale which is the size of the models from the late 80's...feel like that too. Wish Bandai would make a re-re-release ;)
These are still available, if you are willing to pay scalper prices on the secondary market
@@fv4882 hence why hy I said I work they would rerelease it...prices are outrageous
I’am waiting for my DX VF-1A Kakizaki version to arrive in these days, I’am so exited
Hi. I have the Bandai Vf 1s 1:48 Focker Special. Can you confirm if the canopy clicks when closed? Mine does not. But my VF 1A Hayao does click when closed.
I still love the shape of Yamato 1/60 model more, but I doubt I can resist against this temptation of Bandai model's brilliant charm for ever.
About $751 on Ebay for everything....I'm going to have to pass on this and just be happy with my Yamato 1:48 versions....still, the Bandai is the best version I have ever seen.
I would say just get the VF-1S Hikaru with the armor parts and missiles. It's the most iconic VF-1 and having that masterpiece is truly something to behold. I had to pay the premium prices for all three sets since they sold out as soon as they went up for preorder and the site I ordered the armor from never shipped my order.
When I return to the collecting hobby, it sucks to find out about all the stuff I missed.
Same here
Great review. I always check your reviews before buying a Macross toy. I noticed that one of your finlet is reversed. Im assuming it can be easily be repositioned yes?
Always thanks for good review.
You said "wing flaps". They're gonna grill you on MacWorld lol
Yamato version VF-1S vs Bandai version VF-1S 비교 잘봤습니다. 상세한 설명으로 이해하는데 도움이 되었습니다. 좋은 영상 제작해 주셔서 감사합니다.
Did the Yamato turn yellowish in color or is the color naturally like that? The Bandai DX looks so white in comparison...
There are four components to this:
1) A trick of the eye. The Bandai is actually a light gray that your brain wants to recognize as white, maybe because of the gray background, which makes the 1/48 look more yellow
2) Possibly a white balance issue from the camera trying to do the same thing
3) The 1/48 was always a slightly warm white. You'll see the same thing with Super Takatoku 1/55 VF-1S toys.
4) The 1/48 toy is old and probably a bit more yellow than the day it was made.
GREAT comparison review! Thanks for sharing with us. I am excited to be picking up my DX VF-1S this week from a friend who will be bringing me one overseas. I do have the Yamato version as well and, I still love it. But, Bandai (IMHO) has killed the competition. Theirs is the ultimate gold standard.
Question, has your Yamato one "yellowed" due to age? I am noticing it a lot more tan than the one I have. I know Yamato has been known to have yellowing on their white plastics.
I imagine it has, but it's completely uniform in color so if it has it's due from age rather than sun light. Yamato also used more of a 'bone white' on their DYRL 1/48 VF-1 toys which is much warmer in color than the DX or Arcadia which makes it stand out more.
@@ScorchedEarthToys Thanks. Yes, after looking at my Yamato 1/48, I do notice the coloration getting to be a little more "tan" due to age as well. I store mine in the box in a dark closet so, it is definitely age.
This review was exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks! I'm curious if there is somewhere o can find info on future Bandai releases in this line unless there aren't any. I'm interested in picking up the red version and I'm curious if there are plans for one or if I should just grab a Yamato one.
Your rew are in absoluty the best! thx
Another Jenius' genius review!
After this review I went ahead and found the missing link and super parts and missile pack .. one day I really think it would be really cool if you did a shelf display video! Of most all your collection . Just my opinion .. thanks for making spend 600$ . In a really good way!!
Nice review! I have both the DX Chogokin VF1-J and -A. They are spectactularly good. Also got the missile pack, which is just incredibly amazing
Sorry for my bad english, I go a question for you experts: which is the model with the greatest amount of diecast in 1/60 or 1/72 scales? any brand is fine, even ko
The Yamato 1/60 version 1 toy has the most metal... but it's not a very good toy.
@@ScorchedEarthToys the kitzconcept has good quantità of diecast?
@@nuwanda9455 it weighs 162 grams. A Takatoku 1/55 weighs 354 grams, a Yamato 1/60 V1 weighs 348 grams, a Yamato 1/60 V2 weighs 190 grams
Ahh... I still have my original Yamato VF-1A in storage in pristine condition. Hmm not sure if it is yellowed by age... gonna check it.
Hopefully the DX Valkyries will actually go into production someday.
I was lucky enough to get a Yamato back when they were only $100 on ebay. Had it a week....and the backpack hinge broke. Still looking for a spare or for someone printing spares. I cannot believe how much they go for now. Had I known I'd have got a second job and bought a few dozen back then lol
Also, the Yamato were clean white when unboxed but they yellow over time with exposure to light, that's why they look off white. It could even be the plastic absorbs things from the air, dunno, mine has held up pretty well but I've had it in a glass case in gerwalk since the backpack broke.
The details !! Like it a lot
Thanks!! been a Macross fan since I was 11. Can't afford to spend 300-400$ for a Toy though!
Hope you do one with an acradia premium finish..
Might not do a video specific to that but I did put some pics up on anymoon like this one: i0.wp.com/anymoon.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Bandai-DX-VF-1S-Hikaru-5.jpg
Can I still get it somewhere?
Did you ever do a super puts review on the dx?
I wish there was something from Mospeada this good
Sentinel has the best thus far. Scott Bernard and Rook are the only releases so far.
I’m sticking with the 1:55 model.
once again great review thanks!
Is your Yamato 1/48 yellow due to sun exposure/age, or is that the original color? \it looks very yellow compared to the Yamato V2 and Bandai DX.
I meant Tamiya 1/350th scale IJN Yamato UA-cam!
GREAT comparison!!!!! Thank you!!!
Why is the yamato off-white?
If the line is so popular, why will they stop? Also. Is the hi metal r Macross dead?
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
2:14 I would love to have that military green version
They were sold off stupidly cheap by HLJ for a while, I got one for about 50% off and it's super-sweet. One of the hands disintegrated right out of the box, sadly but it looks great in fighter mode.
Lorcan Nagle I saw one selling for 150 USD. It’s cool to have a Yamato 1/48 mold and Bandai might never do a no existent colour.
Those finlets won't bother you once you've installed the super/strike parts.
Can someone tell me why Bandai cannot make 1/60 vf-1 toys? It’s it because they don’t have the right to make 1/60 sized vf-1 or is that they don’t have the 1/60 mold which was produced by Yamato?
Rights around toys appears to be weird in Japan, it seems that licenses are handed out based on scale, type of toy, and sometimes sub-section of the franchise. So Yamato/Arcadia had the rights to do 1/60 scale detailed toys for Macross, Zero, Plus and 7, while Bandai have the rights for 1/60 scale detailed toys for Frontier and Delta.
But Bandai did that 1/60 YF-19, and only a few years after Arcadia reissued their one. So that might mean that Arcadia has lost the rights to Plus, or there's some rights-sharing going on, or because Bandai's DX line isn't explicitly scaled there's a loophole.
Because Japanese companies are so tight-lipped about their internal workings, we likely won't know the score unless Arcadia or Bandai release another Macross Plus toy.
Lorcan Nagle Bandai had a new YF-21 on display at the Tokyo game show last year. Maybe the rights are passed to Bandai since I heard there are some financial troubles inside Arcadia.
@@dephranque9883 I hadn't heard about that. It could be as simple as Bandai outbidding them on the rights for the license. And the only confirmation we'll get of money problems for Arcadia is if and when they close down.
Still, I'm at least down in theory for a Bandai YF-21. I have the Yamato one but it's showing its age. And like, VF-11s? Yes please.
Lorcan Nagle I hope arcadia can do a reissue of their vf1 toys
@@dephranque9883 Yeah, I still don't have any VF-1As, 1Ds or VT-1s...
The DX a beauty for sure just have to wait for Max's 1J.
Fuck that, the Sylvie and Nexx VF-2SS are WAY better
I am going to wait for the VF-1A cannon fodder to be announced. I love grunts.
@@pilotamurorei :) Oh I have the Nexx VF-2SS Hi Metal R, it was my first Macross purchase in 36 years.
I'll forever kick myself for not getting one of the Yamato toys I saw in a goodwill of all places as a kid. Didn't have the gun (or the engine covers) but it was pretty darn cool.
I got a Max VF-1A for about 270 US recently
Nippon Yasan may have this dude still... Their prices are hella high... Mandarake has stuff randomly pop up too... If you haven't gotten one yet these sites are likely your best shot...
There's a lot of buzz on Facebook about Nippon Yasan not shipping orders and being unavailable through customer service. I definitely recommend doing some research before trying to buy there.
@@ScorchedEarthToys I have never had any issues with them. But it may have changed.
Seems like the DX Vf-1 is largely superior in terms of articulation and design, I like that in a figure such as this.
Michael Clickard it’s like comparing a PS4 to a super nes
is yamato one discolored?
I wouldn't be surprised. I have some that have started yellowing too.
sidearmsalpha I need to accept discoloration on toys lol
I have it out right now on my desk and I don't think it is discolored. Yamato made their 1/48 DYRL VF-1 toys in a bone white, which means it's a little warm. It looks more yellow when you put it next to a cool white (a little blue) of a DX toy. That said, it's more than 15 years old so a little yellowing is certainly possible.
Oh dude, I have one of these!
Use bigger fonts in those comparison pics.
The lack of missiles as included accessories for the DX has got to be the lamest move that Bandai has done lately. Talk about disrespecting your fanbase. The included extra stand with the VF-1J was totally unnecessary. I'm sure everyone would rather have had missiles instead. I would have settled for just the 4 missile clusters.
Hmm. Except the Bandai missile pack price is ludicrous and not always available. I can get a display stand cheaply anywhere.
No way around it. Not offering the missile pack is just straight up greed. I’m surprised we don’t have to buy a gunpod accessory separately too.
I wonder why bandai didn't put a peg for the pilot to attach to like in the Hmr
Good channel though.
Great ..video thanks
so basically bandai > yamato. got it. good reviews.
Too bad Yamato went out of business years ago and now ANY of their toys, no matter the scale, are at a MASSIVE premium
暗黒騎士 Ankokukishi Lucky for us that Arcadia picked up where they left off...just wish they were a lil more affordable.
The Yamato toy color goes bad after 20 years. It discolored more yellowish. My toy also had piece crack off.
I’m a much bigger fan of Yamato. I like the cleaner not so busy look of the Yamato. The Bandai is too busy imo.
Not much different.... Great review..
The Yamato pilots are better looking too in terms of sculpt.
is your fault, now i need to buy the dx valkirye from macross, jajaja and turn back to the box my old yamato 1/48
Yawn
You talk too much. Talk less, do it.