Choujikuu Yousai Macross - Ichijo Hikaru's VF-1J Valkyrie - DX Chogokin - 1/48 (Bandai Spirits)Ichijo Hikaru's VF-1J Valkyrie · 1/48 · Bandai Spirits

Bandai Spirits releases the DX Chogokin VF-1J Valkyrie piloted by Ichijo Hikaru from The Super Dimension Fortress Macross in 1/48 scale as a Tamashii Nations Store limited edition. Hikaru Ichijo is the protagonist of the original Macross series, a skilled stunt pilot who becomes a key figure aboard the SDF-1 Macross, a massive alien battleship that crashes on Earth and becomes humanity's last line of defense against the giant Zentradi race. The VF-1J Valkyrie is one of the iconic variable fighters capable of transforming between fighter, GERWALK, and battroid modes. This store exclusive was released on November 15, 2024, and was available only at the TAMASHII NATIONS STORE TOKYO in Akihabara and TAMASHII SPOT OSAKA in Umeda. The figure measures approximately 300mm in total length in fighter mode and is constructed from ABS, die-cast, and PVC materials. The set includes interchangeable hands, a gunpod set, a pilot figure, GERWALK antennas, abdominal detail parts, air intake shutters, a display stand with original design markings, four AMM-1 missiles, and a support rod. Priced at 18,000 JPY with product code 4573102551382, this release is intended for collectors aged 15 and up.