The fourth issue of the Macross-only magazine, Macross Mechanics 2026 [SUMMER], went on sale at bookstores nationwide on June 30, 2026. This edition puts the spotlight on the VF-1 Valkyrie, the iconic variable fighter from the very first Macross series, Super Dimension Fortress Macross, and the origin of all variable fighters in the franchise.
Conceived as a platform to deliver the latest news on Macross plastic models and related content under the banner “Macross Mechanics,” the magazine is part of the Macross Modelers line. This fourth volume focuses entirely on the VF-1 Valkyrie, the machine that started it all.
Feature: Wings of the Beginning – VF-1 Valkyrie
In recent years, Max Factory’s PLAMAX series has been actively releasing VF-1 Valkyrie-related items. This issue centers on that series, gathering together currently available kits and build examples that can be recreated using kits on the market.
Regular sections include a report from the Shizuoka Hobby Show, a “Pickup Item” corner that takes a deeper look at notable products, and a new “Macross Plastic Model Archive” that reviews the past year of Macross plastic models. With such a packed lineup, this issue is a must-see for Macross fans.
The magazine is priced at 2,860 yen (tax included).
Product Information
- Title: Macross Mechanics 2026 [SUMMER] – Feature: Wings of the Beginning – VF-1 Valkyrie
- Release date: June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Price: 2,860 yen (2,600 yen + 10% tax)
- Magazine code: 68166-33
- ISBN: 978-4-7986-4203-1
- JAN: 9784798642031
- Format: A4
- Publisher: Hobby Japan
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