Bandai DX VF-1 Fighter GERWALK Battroid Transformation 

I use to play Yamato 1:48. Today I finally bough my 1st Bandai DX 1:48 but in Maximilian J. version. This is the best vf1 so far i've seen in the macross / robotech toys' history

I have the gold variant and yes, it really is as bad ass as it seems. If you can manage to get your hands on one my suggestion is to do it! Yeah their price point is getting higher than the original msrp of $138.00 but it's only going to increase in value.

That sounds like the one I have. It's sitting on my shelf in plane mode with its wheels deployed for taxiing.

400$ lol

it's Macross, not robotech, ffs. What you got there in the US is an unlicensed bootleg crap splice made from 3 unrelated anime tv series. Even the author himself said they didn't ask him about it

Thank you! I don't have much of a Macross library so, right now, I don't think I'd be a great judge of the content but if that changes I'll certainly consider it.

This is a transformation guide. What you are looking for is my review. That will be up later this week. In the meantime, you can find the content for the video review on anymoon.com in my article.

Will do! I was going to review the Angelbirds, GBP, and VF-1D so I'll do a B to F guide while I have those out.

Yes, there are only minor cosmetic differences, you should be all set!

Awesome! Thanks for the quick response.

I wouldn't risk it, it's only an issue during a few steps of transformation and can be ignored otherwise.

In theory, I think it's possible but I'll test it on my next time through and let you know. In reality, it's very unlikely that the toy won't become two separate parts at some point in transformation.

Yes you can achieve perfect transformation and still be able to disconnect the bar from the hips. Depending on how solid the latch is that connects the bar, it might be easy or difficult to do. Mine is difficult as my latch is solid and needs a pry tool to open it up. Basically once the legs are pegged into the cockpit, you disconnect the bar. Then proceed to disconnect the back so you can fold the bar away.

Both the fighter and GERWALK adapters have pegs on the adapter that actually tab into the holes. You have to angle them a bit and press in with a fair amount of pressure but it should be quite secure. I might cover this in my video review but if not, hopefully this helps.

Thanks. I was scared to try tabbing it in fearing it would break the tabs off.

For the $350.00 that this model cost, it had better not break!

No, I haven't had any problems with the legs.

Bandai provides an MSRP and the retailers sell their initial batch of preorders at a price that's generally close to MSRP, with some discount (each retailer is different, and if they think a toy isn't going to sell well they provide a larger discount). After the first batch of preorders, some retailers have a second batch they sell at no discount or even a mark-up. After the toy is released, if they have more stock and it's a hot item, some retailers mark it up even further while others just liquidate all their inventory at MSRP. Of course, if no one buys the toy at MSRP they will mark it down a couple months later to a sale price. Since this toy sold out in the preorder window, you're now going to have to pay a mark-up or wait for a reissue.

@@ScorchedEarthToys i see. Thanks for the info! And gimme that damn review!

Thanks for the heads-up on the music, I'll dial it back a bit. No announcements yet on the next release but one would imagine we'll hear something soon.

Sadly, I've had some shipping issues with that one so I don't actually have it yet... it's going to take a little longer before I get a video together for it.

This is so sad...and I am looking forward to watch yours😉😉😉

no robotech Lmao

@@davidficca8963 lololol you are so funny!

Like going from a 10 piece puzzle to a 50 piece. Still easy, but definitely more complex.

Where is essentially irrelevant because you just have to get it wherever you possibly can. WHEN is the key, you have to know exactly the time it goes on sell and then hunt any import website you can to try to grab one in the 5 minutes or so orders are open. I usually learn about pre-order times from macrossworld.com where folks are viewing Japanese trade magazines and tamashii.jp.

HLJ and Ami Ami are 2 sites to go to.

Bandai doesn't specify a scale but the measurements equate to 1/48.

Gerwalk!

they are better but i personally prefer the arcadia version as they are more enjoyable to handle and transform and swoosh around. These bandai DX's to me are a transform into your favorite mode and display on a shelf or glass display cabinet