MACROSS - HG 1/100 VF-31F Siegfried (Messer Ihlefeld Use)

The HG 1/100 VF-31F Siegfried (Messer Ihlefeld Use) is a Bandai Spirits model kit from Macross Delta. Piloted by Messer Ihlefeld within Delta Flight, this Variable Fighter stands out for its sleek design, elegant aerodynamic lines, and configuration designed for high-mobility combat.

This 1/100 scale HG version captures the full identity of the VF-31F in an accessible, detailed, and display-oriented format. The kit reproduces the Siegfried's slender proportions, its white surfaces marked with dark lines, and the mechanical details specific to Messer's machine, with carefully designed part separation to achieve a clean finish right out of the box.

One of the main appeals of this kit is its transformation into three modes: Fighter, Gerwalk, and Battroid. The system uses a simplified transformation with some interchangeable parts to maintain good solidity, effective articulation, and a faithful silhouette in each configuration. This approach allows users to enjoy the VF-31F's three iconic forms without making assembly too complex.

The Battroid mode features a good range of motion, ideal for recreating combat poses inspired by Macross Delta. Interchangeable hands allow it to hold the Beam Gun Pod or the Assault Knives, while the various articulations offer dynamic poses, whether in a firing stance, close-quarters combat, or a more heroic presentation.

The Fighter mode maintains a very elegant aerial silhouette, with an opening cockpit and a canopy using a polarizing effect material that changes with the angle of reflection. The landing gear can also be displayed in the deployed position thanks to interchangeable parts, allowing the VF-31F to be exhibited on the ground or in flight according to the desired scene.

The kit also includes a 1/100 scale Messer Ihlefeld figure that can be placed in the cockpit, as well as a Kaname Buccaneer figure in Walküre attire. These elements reinforce the connection to the Macross Delta universe and allow for a more complete presentation around Messer's Siegfried.

Box Contents and Features

• Model kit to assemble: VF-31F Siegfried (Messer Ihlefeld Use)
• Universe: Macross Delta
• Transformation modes: Fighter, Gerwalk, and Battroid with simplified transformation
• Included weaponry: Beam Gun Pod and Assault Knives
• Included hands: Interchangeable hands for varied poses and holding weapons
• Cockpit: Opening canopy with polarizing effect depending on the angle of reflection
• Display: Parts to reproduce deployed landing gear
• Included figures: Messer Ihlefeld and Kaname Buccaneer at 1/100 scale
• Finish: Multi-layer PET metallic film stickers for markings

Technical Specifications

• Product type: Plastic model kit to assemble
• Grade: HG / High Grade
• Scale: 1/100
• Assembly: Snap fit, no glue required
• Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
• Official license: Macross Delta