Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

1/12 Yamato 2199 AU-09 Analyzer - Clear parts effects. The head in particular uses double-layered clear parts, though it's

Clear parts effects.
The head in particular uses double-layered clear parts, though it's not that noticeable.. ^^;

The caterpillar tread foot detail

Two types of cute hands are included.

1/12 Yamato 2199 AU-09 Analyzer - Nozzle thruster effect parts are included, and can be attached to the shoulders and backp

Nozzle thruster effect parts are included, and can be attached to the shoulders and backpack.

A standard 1/144 action base is also included.

1/12 Yamato 2199 AU-09 Analyzer - Calling it "articulation" feels a bit awkward given the body shape ^^; but the arms and l

Calling it "articulation" feels a bit awkward given the body shape ^^;
The arms and legs do bend about 90 degrees though.

The waist and head can rotate a full 360 degrees.

Poses with the cute flat hands swapped in

1/12 Yamato 2199 AU-09 Analyzer - Adorable poses~ (1/3)

Adorable poses~

1/12 Yamato 2199 AU-09 Analyzer - Here we go! With the nozzle thruster effect parts attached. (1/3)

Here we go!
With the nozzle thruster effect parts attached.

1/12 Yamato 2199 AU-09 Analyzer - Space flight mode (1/3)

Space flight mode

A separately sold LED unit can be installed inside the body.

Lights ON!

1/12 Yamato 2199 AU-09 Analyzer - It shows up better in the dark, but the lighting effect does work from the head all the w

It shows up better in the dark, but the lighting effect does work from the head all the way down to the body.
The exposed area for the light is pretty wide though, so the light source probably needs to be a bit stronger.

The 1/12 Analyzer has joined the Yamato 2199 lineup, which had previously only featured battleships and fighters. It's a mech that feels a lot like R2-D2 from Star Wars — a genuinely cute little character. ^^

First off, the color separation is well done so that most of the design colors are achieved even with just a straight build, and the various moving parts are faithfully reproduced. That said, given its naturally chubby body with short stubby limbs, this isn't exactly a kit that pulls off flashy dynamic poses. ^^; It's more like... you can get some cute adorable poses out of it? And the little hand parts are a nice bonus~

On the detail front, the use of clear parts really stands out — the double-layered clear parts on the head and the small holes on the front of the body are all nicely reproduced with clear parts. On top of that, you can insert a separately sold LED unit inside the body to recreate a light-up effect across the entire torso and head. Yellow and green LED units are recommended, but the LED light source feels a bit weak relative to how wide the exposed lighting area is. I think it'd look a whole lot cooler if you could get a stronger LED in there.

One downside is that the leg joints aren't great — probably because no polycaps are used at all. The hold itself isn't terrible, but the joints tend to pop out pretty easily during posing. On top of that, the caterpillar tread feet have less grip than you'd expect, so if you're not careful about balancing that chubby body, it'll just topple right over. ^^;

Maybe that's why a standard 1/144 action base is included — for action poses, you're probably better off using it. Either way, this kit is significant in that one of Yamato's most beloved little mechs has been reborn with modern-day quality, and it's a fun build that any longtime Yamato fan should definitely try at least once. :-)

1/12 Yamato 2199 AU-09 Analyzer | 2014. 6 | ¥1,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.