The other Transformable Kaiyodo trading figure - the VF-1S Roy Fokker Valkyrie

Along with the three super articulated figures in Kaiyodo’s Super Dimension Figure line came two fully transformable Valkyrie toys.

These microscopic toys can fully transform between all three modes, and are less than 2 inches tall. Sure, the transformation requires parts swapping, and it is kind of fragile in all three modes, but it is still kind of cool.

Gerwalk and Valkyrie mode look the best. The Gerwalk mode is able to splay the legs out just right to get that anime accurate look.

The Valkyrie mode is nice and compact. It looks really sharp and can be supported by an included stand.

It is only in robot mode that the design falters. The Battroid mode looks tall and lanky. The head seems sunken down into the shoulders and the torso looks too long. The only articulation in this mode is the head and arms.

Considering the size, I think Kaiyodo did a good job. The sculpt is by the legendary Katsuhisa Yamaguchi one of Kaiyodo’s master sculptors.

One thing I would mention – keep a bag around for all the extra parts left over while transforming. No one mode uses all the parts.

This toy came in two distinct types – Miriya type and Roy Fokker type. These figures are blind-boxed, so you never know what youre getting unless you buy an opened set.

In addition to the transformable VF-1s, Kaiyodo included an articulated version of the popular fighter.

In addition to the transformable VF-1s, Kaiyodo included an articulated version of the popular fighter.

This figure, unlike the other two articulated figures, requires some assembly. Once together, you have a remarkable, fully-articulated action figure. Katsuhisa Yamaguchi’s sculpt is very anime-influenced; opting for dynamic details instead of mechanical realism.

The figure has 16 points of articulaton and can pull off a variety of dynamic poses, including the elusive kneeling pose. There really is an outstanding array of motion here.

Included with this figure is a set of extra hands and a gun. The gun is permanently attached to one of the hands. The gun seems comically oversized, but it works in the context of the animated design.

The VF-1S is made entirely out of ABS and stands about 2.5 inches tall. It is really a marvel of engineering, and it makes me wish Kaiyodo would continue the line.

These microscopic toys can fully transform between all three modes, and are less than 2 inches tall. Sure, the transformation requires parts swapping, and it is kind of fragile in all three modes, but it is still kind of cool.

Along with the three super articulated figures in Kaiyodo’s Super Dimension Figure line came two fully transformable Valkyrie toys.

These microscopic toys can fully transform between all three modes, and are less than 2 inches tall. Sure, the transformation requires parts swapping, and it is kind of fragile in all three modes, but it is still kind of cool.

Gerwalk and Valkyrie mode look the best. The Gerwalk mode is able to splay the legs out just right to get that anime accurate look.

The Valkyrie mode is nice and compact. It looks really sharp and can be supported by an included stand.

It is only in robot mode that the design falters. The Battroid mode looks tall and lanky. The head seems sunken down into the shoulders and the torso looks too long. The only articulation in this mode is the head and arms.

Considering the size, I think Kaiyodo did a good job. The sculpt is by the legendary Katsuhisa Yamaguchi one of Kaiyodo’s master sculptors.

One thing I would mention – keep a bag around for all the extra parts left over while transforming. No one mode uses all the parts.

This toy came in two distinct types – Miriya type and Roy Fokker type. These figures are blind-boxed, so you never know what youre getting unless you buy an opened set.

The Tomahawk Destroid Mk IV is one of those great mechas in Macross that got little face time but has a legion of fans. I love the old diecast Takatoku version, but this Kaiyodo trading figure puts a whole new spin on a classic design.

The Tomahawk Destroid Mk IV is one of those great mechas in Macross that got little face time but has a legion of fans. I love the old diecast Takatoku version, but this Kaiyodo trading figure puts a whole new spin on a classic design.

I sincerely doubt that the original mecha was designed to achieve poses that this toy can. From the brief appearances on Macross, these things appear to have little range of motion.

This K&M Super Dimension Figure changes all that. This figure is insanely detailed, with about 12 points of articulation. I mean, the head even moves. Did you know that this character had a head? I didn’t! You learn something new every day!

Like the armored Valkyrie in the same line, the Tomahawk Destroid features 2 opening shoulder compartments that reveal banks of launching missiles.

At just a few inches tall, this figure is not just a trading figure, it is a fully articulated action figure. Sculpted by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi (The creative force behind Revoltech), the paint and detail are top notch. It is hard to imagine that when these came out they only retailed for 300 yen!

Macross purists may scoff at the liberties taken with the design, but toy fanatics will go crazy over these. What are you waiting for – track them down!

The VF-1J GBP-1S Armored Valkyrie is a fan favorite design. It takes an already cool design, and adds armor and missiles! Yay!

The VF-1J GBP-1S Armored Valkyrie is a fan favorite design. It takes an already cool design, and adds armor and missiles! Yay!

This figure comes from the second assortment of Kaiyodo & Movic’s Super Dimension Figure Series. Years ago I had got one of the Series One figures as a gift, and it promptly crumbled in my hands. I was so dismayed. It added fuel to my anti-Kaiyodo fire I had going on at the time.

I would never have taken a second look at these figures had a friend not handed one to me at his house one evening.

He was all like “Dude, have you seen these, you have to check them out”

And I was all like “Dude! These are awesome!”

I managed to grab a set while on vacation this year, and I am glad I did. These are not just your average trading figures. This is a fully articulated, incredibly detailed action figure. If that wasn’t enough – these figures are also sculpted by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi, the mastermind behind the Revoltech figures.

I am not lying when I say that this figure is fully articulated. This figure has over 17 points of articulation packed into the tiny frame. There are even several small doors that open up to reveal missile pods. There are two doors on the back and two on the outside of each leg, as well as the two shoulder mounted missile bays. The shoulder bays feature a cool action that causes the missile banks to protrude when the doors are opened. The chest features a plate that can be swapped out to reveal missiles.

In addition to all of that, the toy even includes a two part stand!

I cant stress enough how cool this figure is. I’ll be reviewing each figure individually, so keep an eye out for more in future reviews!