Takatoku macross valkyrie book

It was only offered in a gift set with the gb armor. Most of these were nontransformable and required glue and paint to assemble, but variable types were also released in 1100 and 172 scale. Jul 4, 2019 this pin was discovered by chris dupree dupree. This is a bandai reissue rerelease of the original takatoku design. Robotech macross takatoku 155 brown ben valkyrie rar. Though mine is yellowed a little, it is produced all white and fresh. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Its got all the little details youve come to expect from a macross model, like panel lines, landing gears, tiny little decals of the pilots names. In the fictional macross japanese anime series and its english adaptation robotech, the first massproduced variable fighter macross or veritech fighter robotech is called the vf1 valkyrie. Takatoku toys, kabushiki gaisha takatoku toisu was a japanese toy company active during the 1970s and early 1980s. Sep 21, 2017 this pin was discovered by do not disturb governor kushi. Not as bad as my other strike painted as jetfire from transformers and stained with cat pee. Tenjin hidetaka art works of macross valkyries art book. Variable fighter master file vf1 battroid valkyrie master file series.

Vintage takatoku toys 00 macross storm attacker sdf1. Macross would later be adapted into a show known as robotech here in the united states. In the fictional macross japanese anime series and its english adaptation robotech, the first. Macross, takatoku, wasnt initially impressed by kawamoris valkyrie. I understand that this is a very nice and durable toy. I cant speak much to the masterpiece macross items, but even with the reissues of the bandai valks, the prices have always been higher when theyre parted out, and not lump sold. Their first release was the 155 vf1 battroid valkyrie, which was the first fully transformable replica of. History of the takatoku vf1 valkyrie toy collectiondx.

I adore this toy and i think everyone should own one. Produced by takatoku in 1982, this is the famous strike valkyrie. North americas toynami announced that it will distribute valkyrie robot toys that the japanese company bandai had based on takatokus classic macross toy. Macross vf1j valkrie takatoku reissue by bandai youtube. In the wake of takatokus collapse, matsushiro, the company that had been originally contracted to design the 155 vf1, acquired the rights to the valkyrie mold. Macross robotech vf1j miriya veritech valkyrievtg 80s. Everything else in the 80s was just a car showing its tailpipe in the air and faking it for legs. Bandai got a hold of the kanzen henkei vf1 valkyrie, releasing toys for the 1984 movie. Updating this 1st post with any important information for collectors of macross both new and old. Takarahasbro contracted matsushiro to manucature the 155 toy as part of takarahasbros us transformers product line, and rebranded the toy as jetfire. Takatoku toys was a japanese toy company active during the 1970s and early 1980s. Jul 23, 2012 macross vf1 valkyrie is a really nice figure.

As flown by hikaru ichijo in the beginning of the macross tv series. Macross if you are interested in macross model books, please click here. Book 1 focuses on the vf1 itself book 2 focuses on vf1 variations like super valkyrie. Weve got the takatoku roy fokker and rick hunter super valkyries strike. Macross the super dimension fortress 1macross vintage1983 book from japan. Bandai reissues of macross valkyries to be imported to usa. Buy robotech macross yamato 148 scale transformable vf1j hikaru ichijo valkyrie.

The armor is missing and as you can see his chest was not heat resistant. First macross game i played was the one for the nes. Dec 29, 2012 in the wake of takatokus collapse, matsushiro, the company that had been originally contracted to design the 155 vf1, acquired the rights to the valkyrie mold. First operational deployment of protectweaponsystemequipped valkyrie in space combat october 2009. Macross variable fighter master file vf1 battroid valkyrie art book. Diecast content found in inner lower legs, landing gear, hinges connecting body to back. Jan 01, 2005 the macross works of master tenjin hidetaka, as seen on the boxes of most models. Anime drawing book series big books in 2020 with images. Even though some of these games have only been released in the japanese domestic market rather than abroad where the macross franchise has also been licensed by harmony gold as robotech they extend the franchise with noticeable key elements such as original animation scenes, characters and mecha known as valkyries. I have vague memories of that game but i know i finished it.

Then second lieutenant hikaru ichijo launched from cvs101 prometheus in a gbp1s equipped vf1j valkyrie on a deep space reconnaissance mission to determine possible zentradi incursion. Not much variation on the levels and it was just endless as well. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Vf1j valkyrie styled vf1j valkyrie command color vf1j valkyrie macross the first vf1j valkyrie max vf1j valkyrie milia vf1j valkyrie target battroid.

While responsible for many robots, actionfigures and vehicles, they are today mainly known for making the original macross toys. Then the scrambled valkyrie and then the dyrl for the ps1. To kick things off, here is a list of the various valkyrie toys to come through the years takatoku 155 vf1. Yamato 148 vf1s macross valkyrie fighter hikaru ichijyo do you remember love.

So was advanced valkyrie actually a macross sequel. Takatoku macross robot super valkyrie skull leader 19801989 japan. Until then, ill have to live on your thoughts on the mold. Buy tenjin hidetaka art works of macross valkyries art book by hidetaka tenjin isbn. Macross takatoku valkyries pretransformers tformers. This toy is the classic original takatoku 155 valkyrie toy and was the first release in a long line of variable 1. The history of the takatoku 155 vf1 valkyrie toy macross. Macross video games are based on its universe, sometimes expanding it with original characters and sidestories. Jan 31, 2012 history of the takatoku vf1 valkyrie toy collectiondx.

Macross vintage for sale action hero comic collectibles. The macross valkyrie figure was revolutionary for the time, introducing the concept of kanzen henkei perfectly transforming robot toys while many earlier toys had featured transformations since popys dx raideen figure, this was the first to give equal priority to robot and vehicle modes, instead of just to robot modes. The vf1 was created between 1980 and 1982 by japanese mecha designer shoji kawamori with contributions by his studio nue partner kazutaka miyatake. The vf1 valkyrie was to be the centerpiece mecha design for the anime series the super dimension fortress macross which aired between 1982, and 1983. Macross variable frighter master file vf19 excalibur. Even the original bandai releases are hard to find. I happen to be a lifelong macross fan, but most of all, an aviation enthusiast. Jan 11, 2010 i understand that this is a very nice and durable toy. Shoji kawamori and kazutaka miyatake pitched their ideas to takatoku toys. Also comes with 3 large rubber macross mecha figures. For one, its hard to miss the similarities between advanced valkyries test pilot setting and the later macross plus ova.

The classic vf1j valkyrie from the original macross gets. The macross thread page 3050 tfw2005 the 2005 boards. In 1983, takatoku toys released a range of macross toys. While responsible for many robots, actionfigures and vehicles, they are today mainly known for making the original macross toys during the 1970s takatoku made toys based on shows such as ultraman leo, hurricane polimar, and even mach go go go. The macross works of master tenjin hidetaka, as seen on the boxes of most models.

Hi collector of older takatokubandai valkyries here. I started my macross collecting in summer 2003 with a takatoku vf1s super valkyrie, i never new they made robotech toys at the time i did not know of macross i discovered it by accident. Very little useful information on performance was gained from the deployment of the gbp1s during hikarus mission, mostly due to poor tactical maneuvering. First operational deployment in space war is battle of south ataria island the same day. If you are interested in macross model books, please click here. Diecast content found in inner lower legs, landing gear, hinges connecting body to. The vf1 was created by the renowned japanese mecha designer shoji kawamori with contributions by his studio nue partner kazutaka miyatake in 19801982 to be the centerpiece mecha design of the anime. This is a very rare takatoku 155 super valkyrie skull leader variable fighter vf1s. Now you can have toys based on the anime mecha from kazutaka and kawamori.

Its got all the little details youve come to expect from a macross model, like panel. There was some hope with the movie version of macross but takatoku went under in early 1984 before it came out. Total initial strength on sdf1 macross at space launch ceremony 2009 february 7. Takatoku macross robot super valkyrie skull leader catawiki. Make offer bandai vf25s super messiah valkyrie ozma type macross custom painted panel line vintage takatoku toys macross sdf1 00 scale storm attacker figure wow. It was transformed only once to verify the condition of the valkyrie. Transforms to 3 modes, including robot mech, gerwalk and plane forms. May 06, 2008 north americas toynami announced that it will distribute valkyrie robot toys that the japanese company bandai had based on takatoku s classic macross toy line. As seen in macross, robotech and transformers, the valkyrie is one of.

Im hoping ill be able to get my grubby paws on an origin of valkyrie set sometime soon. Questions regarding value of macross saga masterpiece. Figure is preowned, nice shape, near complete as shown, some sticker and play wear. During the run of the original macross series, model kits of the vf1 valkyrie were released in japan by arii, imai, and nichimo. The history of the takatoku 155 vf1 valkyrie toy a couple of weeks ago, vf5ss and i got together to discuss the 155 vf1 valkyrie toy, a highly influential, internationally bestselling and memorable toy from 1982, with a highly complex background to match. Vf1s super valkyrie roy focker special collectiondx. Aug 22, 2016 for one, its hard to miss the similarities between advanced valkyries test pilot setting and the later macross plus ova. Browse results for valkyrie macross in our toys on carousell philippines. Takatoku toys shown in the back of an animage supplement. Then, in 2000, the macross m3 dreamcast game featured two designs from the project. Transforming valkyrie vf1s takatoku robotech macross. Vf25s 172 model from macross frontier by bandai size of about 150mm. The vf1s fokker valkyrie kit is a magnificent piece of engineering.

Vintage 1980s transformable toy robotech macross veritech vf1j valkyrie fighter superdeformed sd joke machine chibi from takatoku japan miriyas red. Hi collector of older takatoku bandai valkyries here. Unlike a gundam kit, which is typically designed with serious thought given to durability and stability, this macross model is delicate and dainty. Ill always think of the takatoku macross valkyrie as a m asterpiece transforming vessel and one of the rarest of its kind. Takatoku 155 was one of the original line of toys created by takatoku toys made to promote the super dimension fortress macross television series and later the super dimension fortress macross. This is the original the super dimensional fortress macross vf1s super valkyrie manufactured by takatoku toys of japan in 1982. Vf1j variable fighter a super real 1100 scale diecast plastic model by takatoku toys. One major obstacle during the designing of the transforming. For me it is always going to be the 155 i prefer but maybe this will be the best. Rare vintage 80s takatoku macross 176 armored valkyrie vf1j pre robotech gbp.

Able to transform from fighter to gerwalk to battroid without part swapping, this bird is an impressive kit. Vf1j valkyrie milia 2045 vf1j valkyrie armored gerwalk vf1j gbp1s armored valkyrie. Transforming valkyrie vf1s takatoku robotech macross, old toys, old fashioned. Vintage 19821984 takatku tys figure macross battroid valkyrie vf1s 155. Sure there are a few gunpla here and there with the conversion process of a gobot, but this valkyrie is so completely beyond that its like comparing a gobot to a modern transformer.