Kit Review
Straight build
Size comparison with a cigarette pack. It's about the same size as a typical MG.
Upper body
Head. The eye section is made of green clear parts.
Arms
Back section
Legs
The most unique thing about Aoshima's mecha kits is,
that they use what you might call "polycap-tight" assembly instead of snap-fit.
Since they lack the molding expertise to pull off snap-fit, they've gone ahead and used polycaps at virtually every joint
to achieve a smooth yet secure connection.
There are also quite a few polycaps with special shapes like these, so all the major parts connect in that same fashion.
The outer armor pieces are also secured using various types of polycaps in between like that.
Some joints use metal shafts on the drive axles for added durability,
and cylindrical polycaps are also used for simple connections.
The weapons, however, have to be assembled without polycaps..
the fit is really poor, so gluing is pretty much a must.
Snap-fit really must be a tough technique to pull off.
The side pieces of the ankle guard armor also clip on without polycaps,
and they tend to fall off pretty easily too, so it's best to glue those as well.
Even with polycap connections, the parts that take stress seem a bit weak.
The waist joint tends to pop apart and come undone every now and then.
Since the connections themselves rely on polycaps,
the amount of polycaps used is enormous compared to a typical plastic model.
Basic standing pose of the inner frame.
Comes with a generous selection of weapons and accessories.
Three types of rifles alone..
Blades are also included in various sizes and forms.
The small knife is stored under the armor, but the connection is weak so
it tends to slide open on its own quite often..;
The large blade can be stored on the rear,
but you need to swap in the storage peg to do so.
A large rifle case can be attached to the side.
To attach the rifle case, you need to swap out the side skirt armor.
Hands come in 4 sets total.
The unique cockpit hatch open gimmick where the head tilts forward is reproduced.
Whoa.. the articulation on the arms and legs is pretty good.
The feet fold in three sections, and the ankle side-to-side range is quite impressive as well.
The shoulder forward/back and up/down range isn't all that wide.
The waist is fairly flexible, but be careful — twisting it too hard can cause it to come apart.
A pretty natural kneeling pose.
Firing pose
Unsheathing pose
Monomolecular cutter action
Anti-tank dagger action
Full armament action
Size comparison with Kotobukiya's Hückebein.
Next to the MG First 2.0.
It's just about the same size as a 1/100 MG.