Kotobukiya D Style

Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung

Kit Review

Straight build

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - The head uses the same design as the existing Aliya Supremes.

The head uses the same design as the existing Aliya Supremes.

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - The plasma cannon on the left back is articulated and can be deployed. (1/2) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - The plasma cannon on the left back is articulated and can be deployed. (2/2)

The plasma cannon on the left back is articulated and can be deployed.

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - The PM missile can be displayed in both folded and deployed configurations... (1/2) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - The PM missile can be displayed in both folded and deployed configurations... (2/2)

The PM missile can be displayed in both folded and deployed configurations...

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - As shown above, it works by swapping out the PM missile mounting piece.

As shown above, it works by swapping out the PM missile mounting piece.

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Articulation of the distinctive reverse-joint legs. (1/2) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Articulation of the distinctive reverse-joint legs. (2/2)

Articulation of the distinctive reverse-joint legs.

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Just like the Supremes, you can swap out the back parts to recreate the Overboost. (1/2 D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Just like the Supremes, you can swap out the back parts to recreate the Overboost. (2/2

Just like the Supremes, you can swap out the back parts to recreate the Overboost.

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Leftover parts from the Supremes.

Leftover parts from the Supremes.

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Assault rifle attack pose (1/3) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Assault rifle attack pose (2/3) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Assault rifle attack pose (3/3)

Assault rifle attack pose

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Laser rifle attack pose (1/4) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Laser rifle attack pose (2/4) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Laser rifle attack pose (3/4) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Laser rifle attack pose (4/4)

Laser rifle attack pose

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Dual-wield attack pose (1/4) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Dual-wield attack pose (2/4) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Dual-wield attack pose (3/4) D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Dual-wield attack pose (4/4)

Dual-wield attack pose

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Together with the 1/72 Unsung.

Together with the 1/72 Unsung.

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung - Alongside the D-Style Aliya Supremes. The head, torso, and arms are the same, but the l

Alongside the D-Style Aliya Supremes.
The head, torso, and arms are the same, but the legs and weapon loadout are different.

The latest addition to the D-Style Armored Core series, the Aliya Unsung has been released. It's a unit with distinctive reverse-joint legs and a heavy, weighty color scheme that really gives it some serious presence — and at its core, it's also a variation kit of the previously released D-Style Aliya Supremes.

The Unsung shares the same head, torso, and arms as the Supremes, with only the legs and weapons changed — and perhaps because of the darker color scheme, the differences don't stand out all that much. In the 1/72 version, the Unsung's reverse-joint legs gave it a completely different feel, but in the D-Style format where the legs have to be stubby by nature, that sense of individuality gets a bit lost...

The overall build and feel is similar to previous D-Style kits, and it can be assembled snap-tight, though there are a few iffy spots so a bit of glue is recommended. There are joints at the elbows and knees, but with so much stuff hanging off the kit, the range of articulation isn't all that great. On the plus side, it's got a great silhouette, so even a simple pose ends up looking pretty cool. ^^

On top of that, the plasma cannon on the back is articulated and can be deployed, and the PM rifle's deployed state is recreated by swapping out the mounting piece. The Overboost on the back is also provided as a swap-out part, same as with the Supremes.

Being a variation kit, it doesn't feel drastically new, but I think the real value here is simply that the stylish Unsung has gotten the D-Style treatment. If you're an Armored Core fan, this is one more fun item to add to your build list. :-)

D Style Rayleonard 04-Alicia Unsung | 2013. 3 | ¥2,100

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.