{"rewrite":{"id":"r_2babcb025f2456e9712ea4f0","clusterId":"c_db657fef82c24f92b7cd7885","slug":"macross-vf-1j-valkyrie-kits-return-as-multiplex-editions","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Macross VF-1J Valkyrie Kits Return as Multiplex Editions","summary":"Dengeki Hobby Web reports that Wave is re-releasing the 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross in Fighter and Battroid modes, now as Multiplex specifications that let builders choose Hikaru, Max, or Milia's unit via included marking decals. The Fighter kit ships in late October 2026, the Battroid in late September 2026, each priced at 4,950 yen.","whyItMatters":"The re-release updates a popular 2010-era kit line with multi-character decal options and removes transformation gimmicks for sharper aircraft and robot proportions, while allowing Gerwalk mode through separate purchase.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eWave is bringing back its 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross, this time as Multiplex editions that let builders pick Hikaru Ichijyo, Max Jenius, or Milia Fallyna's unit via included marking decals. The Fighter and Battroid kits each cost 4,950 yen and use snap-fit assembly with no glue required. The Fighter version releases in late October 2026, the Battroid in late September 2026. Both kits remove the transformation gimmick to focus on proportion and detail in their respective modes. By combining the two kits, builders can also assemble the Gerwalk configuration.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVF-1J Valkyrie [Fighter] Multiplex\u003c/strong\u003e: 1/100 scale, approx. 14cm long, 4,950 yen, late October 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVF-1J Valkyrie [Battroid] Multiplex\u003c/strong\u003e: 1/100 scale, approx. 13cm tall, 4,950 yen, late September 2026\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Wave's Multiplex VF-1J kits let builders pick Hikaru, Max, or Milia's unit from the same runner. The decal sheet does the differentiation; the underlying mold stays identical.","twitterPost":"Wave's Multiplex VF-1J kits let builders pick Hikaru, Max, or Milia via decals alone. Same mold, three characters.","threadsPost":"Wave's new VF-1J Valkyrie kits are Multiplex editions: one mold, three character decals. Hikaru, Max, and Milia share the same plastic; the decal sheet does the work. Fighter and Battroid modes sold separately, both shipping late 2026.","newsletterBlurb":"Wave is re-releasing its 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross as Multiplex editions, letting builders choose Hikaru, Max, or Milia's unit via marking decals. The Fighter kit arrives in late October 2026, the Battroid in late September 2026, each priced at 4,950 yen.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3039519/\",\"title\":\"Choose from Hikaru, Max, or Milia's units! Plastic model kits of the VF-1J Valkyrie in Fighter and Battroid modes from 'Super Dimension Fortress Macross' are here!\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4140,"outputTokens":754,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1780895562,"createdAt":"2026-06-08T05:04:25.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-08T05:07:31.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-08T05:07:31.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_db657fef82c24f92b7cd7885","canonicalTitle":"一条機、マックス機、ミリア機を選択して製作可能！『超時空要塞マクロス』VF-1J バルキリーのファイター＆バトロイドのプラモデルが登場！","representativeArticleId":"a_27b61f878af4dba759036ecc","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"Macross\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"VF-1J Valkyrie\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-08T04:30:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-08T04:30:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-08T05:07:33.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Dengeki Hobby Web","url":"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3039519/","title":"一条機、マックス機、ミリア機を選択して製作可能！『超時空要塞マクロス』VF-1J バルキリーのファイター＆バトロイドのプラモデルが登場！"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["Macross"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["VF-1J Valkyrie"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Wave is re-releasing 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross as Multiplex editions, priced at 4,950 yen each.","The Fighter kit ships in late October 2026, and the Battroid kit ships in late September 2026.","Each kit includes marking decals for Hikaru Ichijyo, Max Jenius, or Milia Fallyna's unit.","The kits remove the transformation gimmick to improve proportion and detail in Fighter and Battroid modes.","Builders can combine the two kits to assemble the Gerwalk configuration."]}