Star Blazers is the American adaptation of the Japanese anime Space Battleship Yamato (1974), II (1978) and III (1980), first broadcast in the United States in 1979. The original series was written by Yoshinobu Nishizaki and directed by Leiji Matsumoto; its crew from Earth travels aboard the space warship Yamato (the Argo in Star Blazers) to the planet Iscandar to retrieve a device that can reverse the radiation left by Gamilas bombing. Remakes include Yamato 2199 (2012), 2202 (2017), 2205 (2021) and Rebel 3199 (2024). This page collects Star Blazers model kits, ships and figures.
Main characters
- Susumu Kodai (Derek Wildstar): a brash young orphan who grows into a mature officer and commands the ship.
- Yuki Mori (Nova Forrester): a crewmember who serves as the ship's radar operator.
- Juzo Okita (Captain Avatar): the Yamato's captain.
- Dessler (Leader Desslok): the supreme leader of Gamilas.
- Queen Starsha: the ruler of Iscandar, who offers Earth help.
Star Blazers figures and model kits
How to choose
Mecha Collection kits are compact single-ship kits, while the 1/1000 kits and the 1/100 Yamato 3199 Deluxe Set are larger builds. Cosmo Fleet and Kikan-Taizen are finished display models, and YAMATO Girls Collection covers the crew, including Yuki Mori. Availability changes as makers reissue and retire items, so check each product page for the current status.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Star Blazers about?
The crew of the Yamato, called the Argo in Star Blazers, travels to Iscandar to retrieve a device that can save Earth from radiation. Star Blazers is the 1979 American adaptation of Space Battleship Yamato.
Who are the Star Blazers characters?
The main characters are Susumu Kodai (Derek Wildstar), Yuki Mori (Nova Forrester), Captain Okita (Avatar), Dessler (Desslok) and Queen Starsha.
Who makes Star Blazers model kits?
Bandai makes the Star Blazers model kits here, from the Mecha Collection to 1/1000 and 1/100 Yamato kits. MegaHouse and Tamashii Nations make finished models and figures.
Is there a Space Battleship Yamato model kit?
Yes. Bandai makes 1/1000 Space Battleship Yamato kits for 2199, 2202 and 3199, plus a 1/100 Yamato 3199 Deluxe Set; see also Space Battleship Yamato.
How long does US shipping take?
US orders arrive in 2–8 business days after dispatch, with duties prepaid.
