Wataru HG

Ryuseimaru

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Ryuseimaru - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG Ryuseimaru - Various angles (1/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Various angles (2/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Various angles (3/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Various angles (4/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Various angles (5/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Various angles (6/6)

Various angles

HG Ryuseimaru - The white markings on the shoulders are neatly broken out into separate parts.

The white markings on the shoulders are neatly broken out into separate parts.

HG Ryuseimaru - The Kouryuken with jewel stickers applied

The Kouryuken with jewel stickers applied

HG Ryuseimaru - You can swap between 2 different hands.

You can swap between 2 different hands.

HG Ryuseimaru - The included stand. Extension parts are added to the tip. (1/2) HG Ryuseimaru - The included stand. Extension parts are added to the tip. (2/2)

Included stand.
Extension parts are added to the tip.

HG Ryuseimaru - Due to the proportions, the range of motion on the arms and legs isn't all that wide. (1/2) HG Ryuseimaru - Due to the proportions, the range of motion on the arms and legs isn't all that wide. (2/2)

Due to the proportions, the range of motion on the arms and legs isn't all that wide.

HG Ryuseimaru - Forward/backward shoulder articulation

Forward/backward shoulder articulation

HG Ryuseimaru - Pull the shoulder joints outward and bend them to bring both hands together in front. (1/2) HG Ryuseimaru - Pull the shoulder joints outward and bend them to bring both hands together in front. (2/2)

Pull the shoulder joints outward and bend them to bring both hands together in front.

HG Ryuseimaru - Kouryuken pose (1/5) HG Ryuseimaru - Kouryuken pose (2/5) HG Ryuseimaru - Kouryuken pose (3/5) HG Ryuseimaru - Kouryuken pose (4/5) HG Ryuseimaru - Kouryuken pose (5/5)

Kouryuken pose

HG Ryuseimaru - Pose with the shoulders pulled out, holding the Kouryuken with both hands (1/3) HG Ryuseimaru - Pose with the shoulders pulled out, holding the Kouryuken with both hands (2/3) HG Ryuseimaru - Pose with the shoulders pulled out, holding the Kouryuken with both hands (3/3)

Pose with the shoulders pulled out, holding the Kouryuken with both hands

TRANSFORMATION

HG Ryuseimaru - Separately provided parts for transformation

Separately provided parts for transformation

HG Ryuseimaru - First, remove the parts shown above from the main body.

First, remove the parts shown above from the main body.

HG Ryuseimaru - Tilt the head forward, then fold the cover on the back over the rear of the head. (1/2) HG Ryuseimaru - Tilt the head forward, then fold the cover on the back over the rear of the head. (2/2)

Tilt the head forward, then fold the cover on the back over the rear of the head.

HG Ryuseimaru - Point the arms forward, then slide the waist section slightly backward. (1/2) HG Ryuseimaru - Point the arms forward, then slide the waist section slightly backward. (2/2)

Point the arms forward, then slide the waist section slightly backward.

HG Ryuseimaru - Fold the feet and knees as shown above, then fold them up onto the back — (1/2) HG Ryuseimaru - Fold the feet and knees as shown above, then fold them up onto the back — (2/2)

Fold the feet and knees as shown above, then fold them up onto the back —

HG Ryuseimaru - Position the head and the claws at the wingtips to face forward.

Position the head and the claws at the wingtips to face forward.

HG Ryuseimaru - Attach the separately provided transformation parts as shown above, and the transformation is complete.

Attach the separately provided transformation parts as shown above, and the transformation is complete.

HG Ryuseimaru - Transformed into Hiryuu form (1/2) HG Ryuseimaru - Transformed into Hiryuu form (2/2)

Transformed into Hiryuu form

HG Ryuseimaru - Hiryuu form on the stand (1/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Hiryuu form on the stand (2/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Hiryuu form on the stand (3/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Hiryuu form on the stand (4/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Hiryuu form on the stand (5/6) HG Ryuseimaru - Hiryuu form on the stand (6/6)

Hiryuu form on the stand

HG Ryuseimaru - Together with the HG Choushin Ryujinmaru.

Together with the HG Choushin Ryujinmaru.

Ryuseimaru from Mashin Hero Wataru 2 has been released as an HG kit. Just like the previously released HG Choushin Ryujinmaruit was distributed as an online exclusive in Japan and as a general release overseas. It's a bit smaller in volume compared to the Choushin Ryujinmaru, but in return it comes with a transformation gimmick into Hiryuu form.

Overall the kit features clean color separation, and the white markings on the shoulders being broken out into separate colors is a nice touch. The range of motion on the arms and legs is limited due to the proportions, but the smooth articulation and solid joint strength make it easy to pose. The Kouryuken is included as the weapon, and you can hold it with both hands by pulling the shoulders outward. You can also use the included stand for mid-air poses.

The transformation into Hiryuu form uses a parts-swap approach with 6 pieces being exchanged. The transformation process is pretty straightforward with no major hassles, and the stability and look after transforming are quite nice. Overall this kit does a great job capturing Ryuseimaru's distinctive look and transformation gimmick, so if you were a fan of Wataru 2, this should be a very welcome addition to your collection. :-)

HG Ryuseimaru | 2023.2 | ¥4,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.