BANDAI SPIRITS’ TAMASHII NATIONS collectibles brand has released new production sample photos of the Macross 45th-anniversary release, the “DX Chogokin SDF-1 MACROSS.” Supervised by original mechanical designer Kazutaka Miyatake, the massive transforming spacecraft features intricate articulation and LED lighting effects. Priced at 99,000 yen including tax, it will officially launch in Japan on November 13, 2026.
Previously shown in Osaka, the SDF-1 MACROSS now gets a complete hands-on showcase, from unboxing to transformation. Fortress Ship mode measures approximately 25.6 inches (65 centimeters) long. The Daedalus assault landing ship and Prometheus aircraft carrier can be detached from either side of the spacecraft and displayed separately alongside the SDF-1 using the included stands. In-scale miniatures of the Valkyrie, Super Valkyrie, and other mecha are also included, emphasizing the staggering size difference between the machines and the enormous spacecraft.
The transformation system is another major focus of the showcase. When converting from Fortress Ship mode to Storm Attacker mode, the two bridge sections fold inward to form the head while the central hull rotates 180 degrees. The legs extend using locking buttons on the inner sides, and the shoulders incorporate opening sliding panels and a flip-out mechanism. Once transformed, the SDF-1 stands approximately 27.6 inches (70 centimeters) tall with its display base. Its double-jointed elbows, articulated arms, and adjustable main guns allow it to recreate the classic Daedalus Attack, raise both arms overhead, or aim its main guns forward.
The lighting features use the included Zentradi reconnaissance craft for magnetic activation. Moving the craft near designated sensor points on the bridge, chest engines, or legs triggers blue LED effects. The city sections inside the legs can cycle through lighting inspired by morning, daytime, evening, and night, along with an emergency mode featuring flashing red lights. From its complete transformation to its elaborate illumination sequences, the DX Chogokin release brings some of Macross’ most memorable scenes to life.
BANDAI SPIRITS DX Chogokin SDF-1 MACROSS
Size: Approximately 1/2000 scale; Fortress Ship mode measures approximately 25.6 inches (65 cm) long; Storm Attacker mode measures approximately 27.6 inches (70 cm) tall with base
Suggested Retail Price: 99,000 yen including tax
Release Date: November 13, 2026
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