That's what happened to me when I thought I do not have the VF-25F, Alto Saotome Custom from Macross Frontier. I went on search for it and found one on Ebay. Naturally, I bid for it and bought it.
Then, as I was storing the new purchase, I realised I already had one!!! So, I decided to open one up and take some pictures.
This version is under the license of Bandai and all my other Macross Valks are from Yamato. Actually, the very first Macross was produced by Bandai but I was not one of those lucky kids who got to own one.
The main difference between Yamato and Bandai would be that Bandai focus on durability while Yamato's on detailing. In other words, you can break a Yamato if you are not gentle.
The batteroid mode and the poseability is similar to Yamato but distinctive difference is the number of metal used in Bandai is much more thus, giving it more heft.
Trying various poses to 'stretch' its limits. Not too bad though and anyway, I will be displaying it with a stand.
The centre of gravity of this guy is pretty decent as it can stand on its own despite the weight.
The major flaw here is Bandai did not consider the fact that collectors would like their collections to be anime correct. The exposed cockpit at the butt is certainly not anime correct.
The three modes again. Battleroid
Gerwalk - this mode will definitely look better on a stand.
Fighter mode, which looks really good even without the super parts. That will have to wait as I did not snap them on while taking picture this time.
Here's the pilot, Alto Saotome, the accidental protagonist (as with most animes)
VF-25F
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