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Macross: SDF-1 Perfect Trance 1/3000 Scale

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Here is Yamato's 1/3000 version of the Kazutaka Miyatak-designed Super Dimension Fortress, or SDF-1! It's based on the data used for Yamato's masterpiece (and highly limited!) 1/2000 SDF-1 Prototype Replica kit--and best of all, Yamato has designed this SDF-1 to be loaded with gimmicks galore and to be transformable! That's right--this SDF-1 can change from its Force Mode to its Robot Mode! In this grand scale, the SDF-1 measures a monstrous 40cm (15.74 inches) in length. Made of ABS, POM, and die-cast alloy, this epic toy truly does justice to the awesome sense of hugeness and mechanical detail of the SDF-1!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
This is Yamato's love letter to Macross fans.
By Marestrel Munsayac
Yamato certainly has come a long way in the last ten years. They started off in 2001 with their 1/72 Macross Plus variable fighters which proportions looked off, had too much die cast metal, and had questionable design elements. Their 1/60 VF-1's were okay but didn't fare much better. Nevertheless, it was a step in the right direction. They changed the game in 2003 with their awesome 1/48 VF-1 Valkyrie, it boasted a perfect transformation, felt great in the hands, and had definite shelf presence. Afterward followed the 1/60 YF-19 and YF-21 from Macross Plus in 2005 and Macross Zero 1/60 VF-0 and SV-51 in 2007. They were mostly a HUGE hit with the fans. 2008 rolled around and Yamato had another hit with their 1/60 VF-1 version two's which were basically scaled down 1/48's with more improvements. They've released literally EVERY VF-1 variant in that scale (VF-X anyone).In 2010 they gave Macross fans what they've been waiting nearly 20 years for. The iconic SUPER DIMENSIONAL FORTRESS from the 1984 movie Macross Do You Remember Love. It looks absolutely perfect in cruiser and attacker mode, insanely detailed (it'll look even better if you weather it), has a pretty easy transformation, and looks GREAT as the centerpiece of your collection. It's a bit overpriced if you go through Amazon though (but then again this has been the norm for high end Japanese figure collectors). If you do enough research you should be able to find it much cheaper. In 2011 Yamato has been focusing on the Macross 7 franchise with a superb VF-19 and at the end of this year they'll be releasing the VF-17. All eyes are on Yamato as 2012...the 30th anniversary of Macross nears. What do they have in store for us?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
The Holy Grail for Sci/fi and Macross fans.
By James Lee Owings III
First let's talk about the annoying and or bad:If you have the older version Yamato released, becareful when taking it out of it's plastic bag. You can rip the bridge unit off, or destroy the antenna display.Second, Even though it's listed as a completed toy, you receive a series of parts listed 1-40, these parts are to be cut off their tree and placed on specific areas which they list in the instruction sheet. It's helpful if you glue these pieces with cement/model or super glue. 70% of these little parts are mainly for the ARMD Platforms.Third, While YAMATO does a great job in paint in detail of the ship, it would of been nice to of had the 01 and 02 painted or offered as stickers on the ARMD platforms. However if you look around and good with photo shop you can create your own decals for it.Finally, for the big bucks, you wish Yamato could of painted Macross City on the left leg.Now for the good!It carries fantastic detail and accuracy that makes you a big fan of Yamato's toy designs. The Transformation from Cruiser to Storm Attack modes are very simple and brilliant leaving you with great finished product. It also carries a good range of articulation and no wibbily wobbly arms in carrier mode, the ARMD units are held by locking tabs in the shoulders when the arms are tucked in a certain position, and it uses very strong magnets to keep in place.You can remove the left panel of the left leg revealing a sculpted 1/3000 scale of Macross City. And even the panel you removed has a moving part to give the viewing window armor just like in the anime.Overall, while expensive is a great product to have wether you're a SCI/FI nerd or a Macross fan. But do shop around, there are cheaper prices elsewhere.

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