BANDAI Macross Transformable Model Kit 1/72 Scale VF-25S Super Messiah Valkyr

Very nice figure with good articulation considering it is a to scale snap together plastic kit that also emulates the actual transformations that you see on the anime. There is a level of detail present that is unrivaled by the western toy companies. You can get decent poses with this model but its a bit of work. I give a high rating for the educational value due to its inspirational value. Its not going to teach your kid how to read but it will get them thinking about a future with giant robots. You can get away with not painting this kit. There are stickers and decals that will add to the detail. With no paint the kit looks decent but if your comfortable with painting model kits I recommend you do so with this one. Its worth it. With regards to durability its very hard to rate. It really comes down to what you are comparing it too. If your familiar with model kits then its a given that you must be gentle with them. This is an excellent kit. Obviously the target market for these figures also includes adults. Beautifully designed mechanics. Very creative... giant space robot that transforms into a jet fighter or a fighter/biped robot... [...]!!

i have been wanting to get this for a while but could not find it at a good price. it wasnt a let down it is a nice kit even thou the kit is in japanise it was fun puting it together and the detail is really good i like it and so will you but dont take my word for it. if you like to build models this is the kit for you.

Some of the hard plastic used for the connecting parts were flimsy and I had an integral piece break while trying to insert it. I was able to repair it. Outside of that very cool little model. :)

Lots of pieces. Well thought out and fairly easy to assemble. it took me a few days, but I was in no hurry to get through the steps. Great addition for anyone looking to add to their Macross collection.

Great kit! But years later.. you had better lube the joints!

Item is in good condition

box arrived with NO INSTRUCTION MANUAL, don't know if it was the sellers fault or manufacturer, had to search the net for the manual and downloaded it myself.

スーパーパーツは別売りもありますがこれはオズマ機専用の色になってるみたいですね。頭部の４本のアンテナがファイター時にちゃんとした角度にならない。かなりきつめ。（塗装が分厚かったせいかもしれないけど）使わないパーツが多くて完成後驚きました。変形は一部差し替えなのでファイター形態が一番かっこいいかな。

デザインがイイ！足長が気になるけど、慣れてくれば是もいいかなと思ってくる。肩周りが寂しい