Macross Variable Fighter VF-1A Valyrie 1/55 Scale Diecast

Robotech toys have been around for about 30 years and the Bandai originals still set the bar for clever transformation and durability. Other companies just can't match them. The re-released Valkyries are made with the same mold and design as the originals (the design that was copied for Transformers JetFire in the 80's). Bandai's plastic formula is the best in the world (or at least a match for Lego's formula) - it's tough, has excellent tactile and visual elements. They use metal in all the right places - like the landing gear and high stress joints. I just wish they would re-release the Elintseeker and Ostrich versions.

I bought this Macross toy and I just got it. The designer of the toy did a great job in designing this product. I really recommend this product, high quality material as you can see it in the pictures. Couldn't afford it when I was a kid, but the dream of getting one still was there.

Loved Robotech as a kid, and this is on my shelf with the other 2 I bought. Looking at them brings back memories of seeing them on the toy store shelves (but couldn't afford them at 8 years old lol)

While not as dimensionally accurate as some of the competition, these are very durable and viable as a toy. Not to mention they're significantly larger than the toynamis, and I never had a part break off when I was younger.They're reproduction, so they're not likely to build collector value by the originals, but if you've been exposed to the Macross Saga and consider yourself a collector, you'll appreciate this one

very similar mold to jetfire transformer from 1980s, but minus accessory packs and different color.

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