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Valkyrie

The Valkyrie name is active across three separate products: a limited-edition racing simulator tied to the Aston Martin Valkyrie Le Mans entry, a re-release of Macross VF-1J Valkyrie model kits, and a 40th-anniversary push for the Namco game The Adventure of Valkyrie as part of Bandai Namco's NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 project.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated 1d ago

Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulators announced the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition, a racing simulator commemorating the Aston Martin Valkyrie's entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Limited to 24 units worldwide, it costs 58,750 euros (about 10.9 million yen) and features race colors inspired by cars #007 and #009, a 49-inch curved display, and a custom steering wheel. Orders are open.

Separately, Wave is re-releasing the 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross in Fighter and Battroid modes. The kits are now Multiplex specifications that let builders choose Hikaru, Max, or Milia's unit via included marking decals. The Fighter kit ships in late October 2026, the Battroid in late September 2026, each priced at 4,950 yen.

Bandai Namco Entertainment launched the NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 project on June 1, centering on five anniversary titles including The Adventure of Valkyrie, which marks its 40th anniversary. The project includes a pop-up shop, a demo of the 3D puzzle game Namco Legendary Mountains, a plug-and-play gun controller, and merchandise such as the second wave of Classic Game Blankets featuring designs from The Adventure of Valkyrie, releasing September 16 at 3,300 yen each.

Key facts

Aston Martin Valkyrie simulator price
58,750 euros (about 10.9 million yen)
Aston Martin Valkyrie simulator production limit
24 units worldwide
Macross VF-1J Valkyrie kit re-release modes
Fighter and Battroid modes
Macross VF-1J Valkyrie kit price
4,950 yen each
The Adventure of Valkyrie anniversary
40th anniversary in 2026
The Adventure of Valkyrie merchandise
Classic Game Blanket design releasing September 16 at 3,300 yen

Timeline

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20h ago

Max Factory Opens Orders for Macross VF-1J Max & Milia Plastic Model Set

Max Factory has begun accepting orders for the PLAMAX PX-20 VF-1J Super Fighter Valkyrie Max & Milia Galaxy Strongest Set, a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the VF-1J Fighter Valkyrie piloted by Maximilian Jenius and Milia Fallyna Jenius from Super Dimension Fortress Macross. The set includes the Super Pack, reaction missiles, seated pilot figures in extra-atmospheric suits, and a bonus decal folder for Good Smile Company orders. The kit is priced at 11,000 yen, with orders open until July 22 and shipping scheduled for December 2026.

1d ago

Qureate Sets July 9 Release for Deck-Building Roguelite Tokyo Valkyrie

Qureate announced a July 9 release date for Tokyo Valkyrie, a deck-building roguelite for Nintendo Switch and Steam priced at 2,980 yen. The game follows college students who fight an otherworldly threat in Tokyo by night. The CERO D rating indicates content suitable for ages 17 and up.

1d ago

Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulators Announce 10.9 Million Yen Valkyrie Simulator

Aston Martin and Curv Racing Simulators have announced the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition, a limited edition racing simulator commemorating the Aston Martin Valkyrie's entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Limited to 24 units worldwide, the simulator costs 58,750 euros (about 10.9 million yen) and features race colors inspired by cars #007 and #009, a 49-inch curved display, and a custom steering wheel. Orders are now open.

3d ago

Macross VF-1J Valkyrie Kits Return as Multiplex Editions

Dengeki Hobby Web reports that Wave is re-releasing the 1/100 scale VF-1J Valkyrie plastic model kits from Super Dimension Fortress Macross in Fighter and Battroid modes, now as Multiplex specifications that let builders choose Hikaru, Max, or Milia's unit via included marking decals. The Fighter kit ships in late October 2026, the Battroid in late September 2026, each priced at 4,950 yen.

Jun 1

Bandai Namco Launches NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 Project With Five Anniversary Titles

Bandai Namco Entertainment announced on June 1 the launch of the NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 project, an initiative to develop content from classic Namco games. The project centers on five titles marking anniversaries this year: Galaga (45th), The Adventure of Valkyrie, Genpei Tōma Den, and Family Stadium (all 40th), and Time Crisis (30th). Alongside game releases, the project includes a pop-up shop called Namco Game Selection Summer Market at Hakuhinkan TOY PARK in Ginza, Tokyo, running from July 11 to August 6, featuring goods from Pac-Man, Dig Dug, Mappy, and others. A demo version of the 3D puzzle game Namco Legendary Mountains, developed by B-Side, is available on Steam for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Mac. A plug-and-play gun controller from Tassei Denki, which includes Time Crisis, Gun Bullet, Steel Gunner, and Steel Gunner 2, is also on sale. Additional merchandise includes the second wave of Classic Game Blankets from KADOKAWA Game Linkage, featuring designs from The Adventure of Valkyrie and Mappy, releasing September 16 at 3,300 yen each, as well as Galaga pins and family cassette cases. The project aims to make Namco titles more accessible to both longtime fans and new generations.