A Legendary Masterpiece Celebrates the Franchise’s Milestone
Mecha fans, get your wallets ready! Bandai Spirits has officially released the highly anticipated DX Chogokin SDF-1 Macross today. Serving as the flagship item for the franchise’s 45th-anniversary celebration, this ultra-premium collectible commands a staggering price tag of 99,000 yen (approx. $640 USD).
Mind-Blowing Scale and Perfect Transformation
Measuring an astonishing 650mm in length (approx. 1/2000 scale), this release stands as one of the largest items in the history of the DX Chogokin lineup. Faithfully supervised by Kazutaka Miyatake, the legendary mechanical designer of the original 1982 The Super Dimension Fortress Macross anime, every detail of the iconic battle fortress has been captured with breathtaking precision.
Here are some of the impressive features included in this massive release:
- Complete Transformation: Seamlessly transforms from Fortress Mode to Storm Attacker Mode.
- Integrated Escort Vessels: Accurately recreates the assault landing ship Daedalus and the aircraft carrier Prometheus attached to its arms.
- Dynamic LED Illumination: Built-in light gimmicks illuminate the bridge, chest, and leg sections. The internal cityscape light effect even shifts dynamically to simulate morning, daytime, evening, and night scenes.
- Interactive Gimmicks: Proximity-activated lighting sequences triggered by bringing the included Kelcaria bow piece close to the chest and leg areas.
The Ultimate Holy Grail for Mecha Collectors
While 99,000 yen is a serious investment, the sheer engineering brilliance, massive physical presence, and historical significance make this item the ultimate dream centerpiece for any anime fan or mecha enthusiast. If you have the budget and the display space, this monumental piece of anime history is definitely one for the grail list!
Source: Yahoo News Japan