Macross Frontier Characters Vol.1

Yep I’ve gone cookoo over Macross Frontier merchandise. I’m new to collectible figures gashapon figures as I’ve never paid a whole lot of attention to these types of collectibles before but when I saw Josh’s Patlabor collection and all the figures mixed into the display I realized how cool they can be combined with other collectibles from the same series.

I got my Macross Frontier figures as a complete set, including the two chase variants from Angolz.com. Volume 1 includes Alto (in school uniform), Bera Stern, Ranka Lee and Sheryl Nome.

The figures come pre-painted and require a little bit of assembly usually consisting of putting an arm or a leg on and attaching them to their base for stability. The stands are the gummy, clear, plastic cubes; pre-shaped to the characters feet and legs. I would have preferred tree style stands myself.

Alto Saotome

Paint detail is very good on all of the figures but I would have liked it if they had painted the school logo on Alto’s uniform, other than that I have no complaints.

Bera Stern looks appropriately dark and sullen.

Ranka Lee is posed in her signature "Kawaii" pose.

Ranka comes in a paint variation for a different colored dress.

Sheryl Nome looking casual for a day off of performing.

Sheryl also has a paint variation in the set, not only recolored but she is wearing her sunglasses instead of being placed on the top of her head.

For about $30 dollars with shipping I am very happy with the set. I think Macross Frontier fans should scoop a set while they can because gashapon figures tend to sell out quickly and when there gone they are gone. You can get a full set from Angolz.com.