Macross SDF-1 DX 1/3000 scale 12″ Battle Fortress- Takatoku Toys 1984 Storm Attacker Construction from Super Dimension Fortress Macross
Here’s probably the holy grail of the Macross collection – the original Takatoku SDF-1. Actually, I do not think they have re-issued this toy under the Bandai or Yamato line (unlike the various VF jets). I bought this in Hong Kong in 1983 and I was very, very happy to have purchased him. When I look back at that trip to HK, I really remember there were more toy stores. When I went again in 2011, I didn’t see anywhere near the volume that I recalled as a child. I do remember though, that HK used to be a big maker of toys but not so much anymore and perhaps, that has something to do it.
SDF-1 in action from Super Dimension Fortress Macross
I have tried picking this up a few times, but never managed to win the auction. This is one of my must have robots on my bucket list. I will probably end up getting the Matchbox version as I can get it around $100-140.
I have also considered the Yamato SDF-1 that came out in 2009 so me and my cousin don’t have too much overlap in our collections. It has a lot of detail, but it is around the same price as the original Takatoku version which is out of my price range.
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Yes, he’s quite rare. I didn’t know they made a Yamato version…makes sense since I even saw a re-issue of the “Elintseeker” and orange trainer versions of the VF fighters.