Oh yes, this is another toy that I'm looking forward to collect. It cost about RM800. I can't afford to pay that much of money in one shot because of my other commitment, what a shame. But anyway, it's very nice for Bandai to come out with this toy again after 20 years or more. I could see that they have really put in effort to re-design the whole toy to make it looks more closely to the anime design. I like it.
I used to own the original Godmars (might be a fake one) about 20 years ago. I like it very much because it feels solid, and the combination gimmicks. Godmars is one of the combination robot toys that I owned 20 years ago. The others that I could remember are Godsigma, Baxinger, GoLion, and Transformer Victory's Leo Caesar.
As compare to the original Godmars, this latest chogokin from Bandai is much more closely resembled the Godmars from the animation, better articulation for posebility, and better combination. Good job, Bandai.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Latest Modelling Update
It's been quite a while since I started to work on my Gunpla. First, I have finished to cut out and sanding the parts for MG Strike Freedom Special Edition. Then, I have the Fin Funnel, weapons, and the thrusters that have yet to be done for my MG Hi-Nu Gundam. After this, I would continue to do the same on both MG Strike Noir and MG Unicorn Gundam.
The reason for me to process only the parts and not assemble them is because I'm saving money to purchase a new airbrush set. I have purchased an airbrush from a local art shop recommended by my friend, and I'm currently saving for the compressor that would cost a lot of money.
I used to favour the Tamiya spray can, but because of the amount of works involved in making the Gunpla is slowly increasing, it's about time to invest in some tools that would help to improve the expanses. Yet, it would cost a lot more at the initial stage, but 1 bottle of color costs only RM 7.00 to RM 10.00, of which it could be used to color a few Gunpla (if I'm not mistaken). Plus, with the airbrush, I would like to learn some Gunpla coloring techniques like shadowing and weathering.
The reason for me to process only the parts and not assemble them is because I'm saving money to purchase a new airbrush set. I have purchased an airbrush from a local art shop recommended by my friend, and I'm currently saving for the compressor that would cost a lot of money.
I used to favour the Tamiya spray can, but because of the amount of works involved in making the Gunpla is slowly increasing, it's about time to invest in some tools that would help to improve the expanses. Yet, it would cost a lot more at the initial stage, but 1 bottle of color costs only RM 7.00 to RM 10.00, of which it could be used to color a few Gunpla (if I'm not mistaken). Plus, with the airbrush, I would like to learn some Gunpla coloring techniques like shadowing and weathering.
The Origin of Valkyrie
I found out from Bandai's Tamashii website that they have come out with a series of Macross toys, named The Origin of Valkyrie. Unlike the nice looking, high priced Yamato's Macross series, this is based on the very first Macross toys produced by the company that made it during the early 80's. I could recognize that the design is indeed the very first Valkyrie. Why? Because I used to own the original Roy Foker's VF-1S and Hikaru Ichijo's VF-1J from that time (although mine is probably fake).
I have not own any of the latest Yamato's Valkyries, so I can't make any comparison between the 2 in term of the playability. But, as judging from the design, one could see that the Yamato's Valkyries are actually more closed to the original design as compare to its counterpart, especially the VF-1J, where the mouth and chin portion are missing.
I still remember that the original Valkyrie is made with plastic and some die cast metal, of which I think they still preserve this judging from the picture. As for playability, I'm not sure whether it will still be the same. I still remember that the transformation of the Valkyrie between different mode is very solid, not fragile, and I don't have to worry that I may break anything.
The price is cheaper as compare to the Yamato's version with less goodies and smaller box. VF-1J and VF-1S are available for sell at Hobby Link Japan. Max and Miria verions of VF-1J will be released in the coming month.
I have not own any of the latest Yamato's Valkyries, so I can't make any comparison between the 2 in term of the playability. But, as judging from the design, one could see that the Yamato's Valkyries are actually more closed to the original design as compare to its counterpart, especially the VF-1J, where the mouth and chin portion are missing.
I still remember that the original Valkyrie is made with plastic and some die cast metal, of which I think they still preserve this judging from the picture. As for playability, I'm not sure whether it will still be the same. I still remember that the transformation of the Valkyrie between different mode is very solid, not fragile, and I don't have to worry that I may break anything.
The price is cheaper as compare to the Yamato's version with less goodies and smaller box. VF-1J and VF-1S are available for sell at Hobby Link Japan. Max and Miria verions of VF-1J will be released in the coming month.
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