Japan's GOOD SMILE COMPANY's plastic model kit series "MODEROID" will release a plastic model kit of the light armored vehicle "Armor Cycle" (アーマーサイクル) used by the protagonists in the classic 80s robot anime "Genesis Climber MOSPEADA" (機甲創世記モスピーダ) in September 2026. This release will feature two versions: the "VR-052T Ray's Exclusive Unit" and the "VR-052F Stick's Unit," both priced at 8,500 JPY each.
Genesis Climber MOSPEADA is a robot anime originally produced by Tatsunoko Production, broadcast on Fuji TV in Japan starting October 1983, with a total of 25 episodes. In Taiwan, it was introduced by CTV in 1986 under the name "Space War God." Later, this work, along with Super Dimension Fortress Macross and Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross, was sold to the American company Harmony Gold, which combined and re-edited them into an 85-episode anime series titled "Robotech."
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The story describes how Earth was invaded by the alien lifeform "Inbit" (インビット) in 2050 AD, leading humanity to relocate to a Martian colony. In 2080, humanity's counterattack failed. Three years later, new weapons were developed for another attempt. The protagonist, Stick Bernard (スティック·バーナード, formerly translated as Bei Jia Hua), was one of the participants in this operation. His team was ambushed and annihilated by the enemy, with only he surviving and crash-landing on Earth. The story unfolds as the protagonist embarks on his mission.
In the original work, the Mars base developed the "Armor Cycle" (アーマーサイクル), an equipment that can transform into a motorcycle, to provide individual soldiers with combat firepower against enemies. Normally stored in a folded mode, it can transform into a motorcycle for transportation. Members wearing a Riding Suit (ライディング·スーツ) can connect with the equipment via 9 joint points, forming a powerful wearable armor that offers not only firepower but also aerial maneuverability.
This "VR-052F" plastic model kit from MODEROID is the commander-exclusive unit piloted by the protagonist Stick in the original series, featuring some external differences. When fully armored, its overall height is approximately 16 cm. All joints are articulated, and it comes with multiple sets of interchangeable hand parts. The transformation, combination, and the appearance of the character wearing the Riding Suit from the original work are all faithfully recreated. Included weapon accessories are missile launchers that can be mounted on both sides of the wheels and arms, a target detection sensor, a handheld laser gun, and a beam cannon.
MODEROID MOSPEADA VR-052F (Stick's Unit)
Scheduled Release: September 2026
Reference Price: 8,500 JPY
Size: Approximately 160mm in height
Sculptor: Yuki Kido
via： GOOD SMILE COMPANY