The DX Chogokin SDF-1 Macross — the first product in the Chōjikū Yōsai Macross 45th anniversary lineup — officially went on sale today, November 13, carrying a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of ¥99,000 (tax included).

About Chōjikū Yōsai Macross

Chōjikū Yōsai Macross is the first entry in the long-running Macross franchise, which began broadcasting in 1982. The series follows civilian pilot Hikaru Ichijō as he is drawn into a war against the giant alien race known as the Zentrādi. Its signature blend of mecha action, music, and a central love triangle has kept the franchise alive for over four decades.

Massive Scale and Packed with Gimmicks

The figure recreates the iconic SDF-1 Macross battlefortress at approximately 1/2000 scale, measuring roughly 650 mm in total length — making it one of the largest items ever produced under the DX Chogokin label.

• Full transformation: The model faithfully replicates the SDF-1’s transformation from Fortress Mode into Attack Mode.
• LED lighting effects: The bridge, chest, and leg sections all feature built-in illumination. The chest and leg lights are triggered by bringing the included bow section of the Quellqualie close to the figure.
• Day-cycle city lighting: The interior city diorama features a lighting system that cycles through morning, noon, evening, and night atmospheres.
• Daedalus & Prometheus included: Both the assault landing ship Daedalus and the aircraft carrier Prometheus are faithfully reproduced.

Supervised by the Original Designer

The figure was supervised by Kazutaka Miyatake, the original designer of the Macross vessel itself, lending the product an authenticity that justifies every detail — and arguably the price tag.

Product Details

• Product name: DX Chogokin SDF-1 Macross
• Price: ¥99,000 (tax included)
• Release date: November 13
• Copyright: © 1982 BIGWEST

At ¥99,000 it is undeniably a premium purchase, but for dedicated Macross collectors the combination of scale, transformation, and multi-zone LED gimmicks makes this a landmark release not to be missed.