Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Wataru Tenshohmaru - Various angles (1/6)

Wataru Tenshohmaru - Various angles (2/6)

Wataru Tenshohmaru - Various angles (3/6)

Wataru Tenshohmaru - Various angles (4/6)

Various angles

Two Shijitenbatsuto swords can be mounted on the wings.

The pterosaur-style beak on the chest can open wide.

Wing articulation

Leftover parts

Limb articulation

Wataru Tenshohmaru - Various poses using the Shijitenbatsuto (1/5)

Wataru Tenshohmaru - Various poses using the Shijitenbatsuto (2/5)

Wataru Tenshohmaru - Various poses using the Shijitenbatsuto (3/5)

Various poses using the Shijitenbatsuto

Pose with the chest beak opened wide

Together with Ryujinmaru, the first kit in the series.

Tenshohmaru is the 4th release in the 2024 Mashin Sozoden Wataru plastic model series, and the basic frame and joint structure are the same as the first kit, Ryujinmaru — only the outer armor has changed. The design is based on a pterosaur concept, with a long beak on the chest and wings on the back.

So the solid articulation and excellent joint strength carry over from before, and even a straight build delivers great color accuracy right out of the box. Both wings can hold the Shijitenbatsuto swords as weapons, and there's a gimmick that lets the chest beak open wide. Beyond that, there aren't really any unique features or extra accessories, and compared to the previous kits that came packed with various bonus parts, this one has a pretty streamlined lineup.

All in all, it's a great example of making good use of a shared frame to efficiently churn out a variety of designs in the Wataru kit lineup. Either way, if you're a Wataru fan, this looks like a fun build. :-)

Tenshohmaru | 2025.3 | ¥1,750

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.