Hasegawa 1/72 VF-1S/A Strike Valkyrie Kit

Hasegawa 1/72 Macross VF-1S / A Strike/Super Gerwalk Valkyrie Model Kit

The VF-1 Valkyrie is the machine that defined The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, and this Hasegawa 1/72 scale kit lets you build one of the most iconic variable fighters in anime history. Number 26 in Hasegawa's long-running Macross series, this release covers both the VF-1S command type and the VF-1A mass-production type, and it includes the parts you need to add the Strike and Super armor packs that turn a standard Valkyrie into a heavily armed frontline machine. It is a builder's kit through and through, engineered for collectors who want a poseable, screen-accurate display piece rather than a quick snap toy.

At 1/72 scale the finished Valkyrie stands as a substantial model with crisp panel lines, finely recessed detail, and the aggressive fighter silhouette that made the VF-1 a legend. Hasegawa's tooling captures the tight surface detailing of the wings, intakes, and leg armor, and the kit rewards careful painting and weathering. The Strike and Super booster packs, missile pods, and reinforced armor plates give the model real presence on a shelf, evoking the desperate space battles of the SDF-1 Macross and the Zentradi war.

Fighter, Gerwalk, or Battroid

What sets the VF-1 apart is transformation, and this kit is designed around that identity. You can pose the Valkyrie in its sleek Fighter jet mode for high-speed atmospheric and space combat, in the half-transformed Gerwalk mode with its exposed legs and hovering stance, or evoke the humanoid Battroid configuration that made the mecha famous. This particular release leans into the Strike and Super Gerwalk presentation, letting you show off the armored, missile-laden profile that fans associate with heavy assault missions. Choosing your final pose is part of the fun, and the parts breakdown gives you flexibility during assembly.

Because it is a specialist scale-model kit, plan on plastic cement, a hobby knife, and paint to get the best result. The molded colors provide a solid starting point, but decals and a proper paint job bring the fighter to life. Panel line washes and a light weathering pass turn this into a museum-grade replica of Roy Focker or Hikaru Ichijyo's machine.

Why Macross fans choose this Valkyrie

• Authentic 1/72 scale VF-1S and VF-1A variable fighter from the original Macross series.
• Includes Strike and Super armor pack parts for a heavily armed loadout.
• Sharp recessed panel lines and screen-accurate proportions for display.
• Buildable in Fighter, Gerwalk, or Battroid inspired poses.
• A centerpiece kit for any anime mecha or Macross collection.

Whether you grew up watching Robotech, followed the original Japanese broadcast, or simply love variable fighter design, this Hasegawa VF-1S / A Strike Valkyrie is a rewarding build. It combines the nostalgia of one of anime's most influential mecha with the craftsmanship of a serious scale model, and the finished piece stands as a proud tribute to the SDF-1 Macross and its brave pilots. Add it to your fleet and give one of the greatest transforming fighters ever designed the display it deserves.

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