Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with HGUC / MG

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. (1/7)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. (2/7)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. (3/7)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. (4/7)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. (5/7)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. (6/7)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. (7/7)

Upper body

Head

Arms

Backpack detail.

The double cannon mounted on the back.

Legs

The leg design is quite flashy.

Leftover parts

Articulation is an honest 90-degree style.

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. - The thighs are short and the shins are long, making deep-crouch poses look a bit awkwar

The thighs are short and the shins are long,
so deep-crouch poses look a bit awkward.

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. - Striking a cool pose.. (1/4)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. - Striking a cool pose.. (2/4)

Striking a cool pose..

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. - Shooting pose (1/4)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. - Shooting pose (2/4)

Shooting pose

The cannon on the back can be spread out 180 degrees.

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. - Double cannon action (1/4)

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. - Double cannon action (2/4)

Double cannon action

Comparison with the Crest normal version.

Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. - Everything except the torso has been changed, so it honestly feels like an entirely new

Everything except the torso has been changed,
so it honestly feels like an entirely new design.

The mechs in the game Armored Core are fundamentally mix-and-match designs. Since you can swap and reconfigure the head, torso, arms, legs, weapons, and more, you can essentially create an enormous number of variations. This kit is a variation based on the Crest core body, and it's called the CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver.

Compared to the original Crest, only the torso is shared — the head, arms, legs, and weapons have all been completely replaced, meaning roughly 80% of the design has changed, making it a variation that's practically a new design in its own right. Overall it's more aggressive and bulkier than the original Crest, which gives it an even more stylish feel design-wise.

The Crest normal version is one of the most well-rounded kits among the Armored Core lineup in terms of joint strength and parts layout, but the Dual Face feels a bit less secure in the joint department by comparison. The larger size adds overall weight, and while the joints were perfectly fine on the normal version, they feel just a little less tight on the Dual Face.

That said, it's not like they're seriously loose or anything — it's just a mild disappointment compared to the Crest, which had really solid joint strength. Honestly, since this is practically a brand-new kit, it might not even be fair to compare it 1:1 with the normal version, but since they share the same name and a similar color scheme, the comparison is kind of unavoidable. ^^;

On the flip side, thanks to its sharp, powerful, and stylish design, it makes for a far more impressive display piece than the Crest normal version. I think it's one of the coolest designs in the entire Armored Core series, and if the style appeals to you, I think you'll find it more than satisfying with no major complaints. :-)

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Armored Core CR-090U3 Dual Face Ver. | 2007. 4 | ¥2,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.