Released before the premiere of the movie, Macross frontier The False songstress. This VF is recolored to match those of the movie’s Valkyrie.

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Package includes:

• 1 x VF-25F Messiah

• 1x gunpod

• 1x gunpod holder

• 1x display base with sms colors

• 6x optional hands

Third in the count of the re release of the VF-25F, not much diffrence except for the color change and the inclusion of the super parts and painted sms stand. Like the first two before it, the same problems plague this vf like paint rubbing off, poor quality control and loose joints.

There’s not much to be expected from the articulation since it’s shares the same mold from the older versions. Some of the pros are this is ery durable compared to the model kit version. So if you like transforming often this won’t disappoint.

The color differences from the other versions are:

• Body of the fighter from white to grayish white

• head lasers from gray to dark metallic black

• joints from dull gray to metallic black

• knee marking from gray to black

• super parts colors from dark blue to baby blue

Final Thoughts

Bandai should have put more effort on redesigning the vf-25f and not focus on just changing the color scheme. If your don’t own the TV version this is a good buy since it’s a package of the super parts plus the stand but if do have the TV version this is definitely a pass.

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From the series “Macross Frontier”, the VF-27 was developed by Macross Galaxy Variable Fighter Development Arsenal.This Variable Fighter sports 4 engines which allows the fighter to surpass the VF-25.  Released after the premier of the Movie “Macross Frontier: The False Songstress”. This Variable fighter s one of the most anticipated products of the DX Chogokin VF line.

Fighter Mode

The kit includes the main fighter, Manual, Beam pod and 4 sets of hands

Beam pod opens up

Shield has retractable knife

2 Pilots can be seated on the cockpit

Ranka Lee and Brera Sterne pilot figures are removable

The Bottom part of the Valkyrie

Top view

On the stand. Note: Stand is not included, I just borrowed it from the Movie DX Chogokin Alto Custom

Gerwalk Mode

Feet has metal parts on it.

Plenty of markings on the body, most of them are prone to paint chips so be careful when transforming.

Gerwalk mode has no problem standing even when holding the massive Beampod.

Battroid Mode

Arm flexibility is an improvement compared to the older releases of Bandai’s vf-25 series

Visor on the head is made up of clear green material

The main problem of the Beampod is that it’s too heavy. It needs two arms to support this pose.

Articulation is greatly improved especially on the leg part.

Aside from the problem of paint chipping, the VF-27 is a remarkable improvement to the DX VF’s of Bandai and it does not disappoint.

Here’s hoping they re release the VF-25′s with this kind of articulation and quality.

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