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Starting with the release of the VF-25F Messiah Valkyrie in December 2008, the DX CHOGOKIN Macross Frontier series has continued to evolve in response to the voices of MACROSS fans and Valkyrie fans.

"VF-27 Lucifer Valkyrie", "MACROSS Quarter", "VB-6 König Monster" and "YF-29 Durandal Valkyrie" ... The technological capabilities accumulated through the development of these new aircraft will finally reach fruition in October 2011 as the ultimate VF-25 variable model. Therefore, we interviewed Mr. Shoji Kawamori of Valkyrie Design, who has cooperated in supervising the commercialization since the first Alto machine. He talked about the background and response of the renewal.

■ Secret of DX CHOGOKIN Renewal Project

――How was your impression when you first heard about the plan to renew DX CHOGOKIN VF-25?

KawamoriIt's early. The previous model (the DX CHOGOKIN VF-25 released in 2008) is still active, and speaking of renewal, it is normal after five or ten years. There is also a high degree of completion of the DX CHOGOKIN VF-27, and at that point the Collectors Division has heard the story that "I want to recreate VF-25 with the know-how of VF-27" . I thought it was very thankful.

- The project itself, did you have to start from for quite some time?

KawamoriThan the YF-29 In fact, the development of the VF-25 Renewal Ver. Is it was a first. Together from there to the movies, now that the YF-29 is preceded. Released but has become to reverse, by feeding back the making have been VF-25 Renewal Ver. Of technology up to the middle, it is that made the YF-29.

■ renewal point of Kawamori director admits

-. This time of renewal Ver to from the old version. Please tell us the impression that I am compared to the real thing.

KawamoriIt was not very well done earlier versions as at that time, I have a place partially regrettable. For example, that the swelling of the legs are not out on top at the time fighter. Originally that this bulge comes out on top, it silhouette from the side look thinner. After the nose around. It's acceptable range and think about the safety of toys, wish I can be a little more sharp. After that I Toka lock is difficult to effectiveness, a fine part regrettable when deformed. However, precisely because there is this know-how, I think I've been led to the renewal Ver. Perfection.

-. The impression that you have seen a renewal Ver, How are you?

KawamoriFighter form, first, that the bulge of the engine is out on top, it slim has been properly represented. The other day, I I was looking at the F-14 at the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum to go to New York for a while yellowtail, I there is a thing that leads the thin feeling. VF-25 is to be in the ass down, but I'm so as not to feel the thickness, it it also has been reproduced is the intended line.

Could not be reproduced in the old version,
Exposure of the bulge of the legs engine block

- In between the people of the fan, I also heard that good proportions of Battroid form of renewal Ver was shocking..

KawamoriWhen you first see Buttroid, you are all surprised? The proportions are completely different from the previous version. The most difficult thing in transformation is the proportion. In that sense, it seems like the DX CHOGOKIN that can be reproduced without breaking all forms is finally made.

――In that sense, it may be said that it is an item that is close to the image of director Kawamori.

KawamoriWhat was originally intended in design, so far that has been reproduced, there is a very fulfilling feeling. In particular, it is good that the locking mechanism is solid. It is the best of CHOGOKIN you can click and lock.

Attitude of the fine edge to the other is not changed, and overall become sharp. It was felt to have been evolved at the stage of the VF-27, but this sharp Renewal Ver. And I think that it is greatly evolved part in the YF-29.

■ I want to play in the old version

―― I would like you to line up even those who have the first DX CHOGOKIN.

KawamoriAnd the same sketch, the same 3D model to the original, deformation mechanism be the same also, I because you can see that it 's just different do this. Thorough investigation styles and proportions, is seen transition of finishing side. Just this short span, can be compared renewal Ver. Comes out is, I think that it is a valuable case.
Kana'm not enjoy in the interpretation of the way after?
Manufacturer difference of the previous model is the same model, for example, I think that it is interesting to enjoy thinking I Russian-made VF-25. Intrepid to Maritime Air and Space Museum, but I are also decorated MiG in addition to the F-14 and SR-71, the difference in thinking you know Rekizen. Maybe close to the kind of feeling.

You do not might want to enjoy in --VF museum like a image.

KawamoriToka final prototype before mass production, it also would be fun to think I initial production type and the late production (laughs). For example, Even F-18, initial type and Super Hornet guess because quite different.

■ Renewal Ver. Comments on to fans

KawamoriThe figure of VF-25, which was originally thought, would have been reproduced in the best condition at the moment. Please, I'm looking forward to it all means.

Coverage cooperation: World Co., Ltd. Photo Press
Interview text: Hiroyuki Kawai shooting: Kaoru Kitahara

Kawamori Shoji (Shoji Kawamori)
1960 February 20 / Toyama Prefecture born

A visionary creator who handles original stories, direction, production, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and mecha design. In his early 20s, he designed the "Valkyrie" that appears in the TV series "The Super Dimension Fortress MACROSS," introducing to the world a mechanism that allows a realistic fighter jet to completely transform into a robot, making him a leading figure in transformable robot design. In the field of directing, he also made his directorial debut at the young age of 24 with the theatrical work "The Super Dimension Fortress MACROSS: Do You Remember Love?". Since then, he has continued to demonstrate his talent in various works.

 

DX CHOGOKIN
Macross Frontier (Frontier)
VF-25F
Messiah Valkyrie
(ALTO SAOTOME CUSTOM)
Renewal Ver.

Price (including tax): 14,700 yen
Release Date: October 22, 2011
Target: 15-year-old -


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DX CHOGOKIN
Macross Frontier (Frontier)
VF-25S
Messiah Valkyrie
(Ozma Lee machine)
Renewal Ver.

Price (including tax): 14,700 yen
Release Date: 01 January 2012
Target: 15-year-old -


Product Details page, click here

 

This series brings together Bandai's robot toy development technology to realize the complete commercialization of the latest characters. The appeal is the transcendent transformation and combination ver. A.N.I.M.E. that go beyond common sense.

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