Bandai spirits DX Chogokin VF-1S Valkyrie Roy Focker Special The Super Dimension Fortress Macross

Great model been looking to collect these since I was a kid take time when changing modes there’s a lot of moving / adjustable parts but look great posed ! Now to get some more ;)

Though it was perhaps obvious that Bandai would being their DX Valkyrie range with Hikaru's VF-1J (being the POV character for MACROSS), questions immediately popped up as to when Roy's bird would put in an appearance.Indeed, as we got movie and TV craft for Max and Kakizaki things only intensified.But, all good things come to those who wait.Obvious points: Mechanically, this is identical to earlier iterations, in both good and bad ways. The build is solid as ever, and the detailing just as on previous Valks. Sadly, however, this also means the connections and weak points in the model are also reproduced (arm locks to the fuselage, weak fingers in the GERWALK hands and the obvious gaps between the tail and leg fins with the body - among others). Nothing game breaking if you are a DX Valkyrie fan, of course and nothing I find a true negative on a model which was always going to be a compromise, as it is transformable. This is still the best MACROSS diecast model range out there.Moreover, being the TV version of Roy's Skull One (to be paired with the soon to be released TV Fast Pack) this model has to take top spot for me personally.My one gripe is that, even now, Bandai does not seem to have addressed the complaint which accompanied Hikaru's 1J: specifically, that the Special edition base would only really accommodate an unadorned Fighter mode display.That said, Get it whilst you can, as I am not certain if/when a generic version of the TV 1S will be made available.

Came earlier than expected. Once you pick it up, you can easily tell that it is a high quality product deserving the big bucks spent on it. All the joints feel sturdy except one hip joint, but I feel that it’s an isolated problem, and even then, it’s not really a big deal. The level of detail is exceptional. A MUST HAVE FOR ANY FAN/COLLECTOR.

Good quality and design

Level of detail and articulation is absolutely amazing. It is sturdy and heavy. It is hard to transform, and it`s certainly NOT for kids. But if you want a VF-1 model for your collection - there is one to get.