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Macross SDF-1 giant diecast toy launches in Japan

A massive, transformable diecast toy of the SDF-1 battleship from the original 1982 Macross TV series is set to be released in Japan this November. The toy, priced at approximately $623, stands at 65 cm and includes various lighting features and accessories. Due to ongoing rights issues involving Harmony Gold's ownership of the original Macross properties for Western markets, this highly detailed replica will only be available in Japan. AI

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Macross SDF-1 giant diecast toy launches in Japan

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Ollie Barder, Contributor ·

    The SDF-1 From ‘Macross’ Is Getting A Huge Diecast Toy, But Only For Japan

    The SDF-1 from the original 1982 'Macross' TV series is getting a massive new transformable diecast toy later this year, but only in Japan.