Mecha CollectionDX Yamato 3199

Type 1 Space Strike Fighter Cosmo Tiger II (Single Seater / Two Seater) [2 item set]

Release 2025.3
Price ¥1,700

This kit is the Type 1 Space Strike Fighter Cosmo Tiger II (Single Seater / Two Seater) [2 item set], released as DX No. 1 in the Mecha Collection Yamato 3199 series. Compared to the previously released Mecha Collection Cosmo Tiger II from the Yamato 2202 series, this one features darker molded colors and newly added standard form parts with improved color separation. Two kits are bundled together so you can build both the single-seater and two-seater at the same time. One thing worth noting — the official Japanese release name uses "総座型," but Bandai Korea labels it using the older 2202 name "복좌형" (two-seater), which is a bit confusing. For this review, I've gone with the Korean release name and used "two-seater" throughout.

The newly added parts compared to the original kit are the nose and tail sections with improved color separation — and it's not just the color separation that's different, the sculpt and proportions themselves have changed too. Viewed from the side, the body curves are noticeably different, and even a straight build looks much more visually complete. Basically, you can choose between the gray image form parts (same parts layout as the Yamato 2202 version) and the newly added standard form parts with better color separation. On top of that, the single-seater and two-seater top panels are interchangeable, giving you a total of four possible configurations.

Since this is a miniature kit with no articulation, the main things to focus on in this review are the improved color separation and the updated proportions. Honestly, the 2202 version was basically a flat monochrome molding that felt like it was practically meant for painting only — but this DX version, thanks to the color separation, is satisfying enough to enjoy straight out of the box.

All in all, it's a nicely upgraded version of this futuristic fighter miniature kit. If you're a Yamato fan or just dig the design, it's a fun little kit worth picking up. :-)

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.