Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Upper body

Head

Frame Arms Jenrai - Arms and weapon section (1/3)

Arms and weapon section

Legs

Frame Arms Jenrai - It comes with the Double Vulcan as its signature weapon, plus attachable weapons — a Chain Sword unit and

The Double Vulcan as its signature weapon,
plus attachable weapons — a Chain Sword unit and a Laser Bayonet — that mount onto it.

With the Chain Sword unit attached

With the Laser Bayonet attached.

You also get two Stun Knuckles — close-combat weapons that mount onto the hands.

Articulation is pretty good.

Frame Arms Jenrai - A kneeling pose comes off very naturally. (1/4)

Frame Arms Jenrai - A kneeling pose comes off very naturally. (2/4)

A kneeling pose comes off very naturally.

Frame Arms Jenrai - Double Vulcan firing pose (1/4)

Frame Arms Jenrai - Double Vulcan firing pose (2/4)

Double Vulcan firing pose

Frame Arms Jenrai - Pose with the Chain Sword mounted in reverse. (1/4)

Frame Arms Jenrai - Pose with the Chain Sword mounted in reverse. (2/4)

Pose with the Chain Sword mounted in reverse.

Frame Arms Jenrai - Chain Sword Double Vulcan action (1/3)

Chain Sword Double Vulcan action

Frame Arms Jenrai - Stun Knuckle action (1/4)

Frame Arms Jenrai - Stun Knuckle action (2/4)

Stun Knuckle action

The parts for the Type 32 Model 1 Jenrai are included as-is, so you can swap between configurations.

Built as the Type 32 Model 1 Jenrai

Frame Arms Jenrai - Detail close-ups (1/5)

Frame Arms Jenrai - Detail close-ups (2/5)

Frame Arms Jenrai - Detail close-ups (3/5)

Detail close-ups

Frame Arms Jenrai - Comparison between two Type 32 Model 1 Jenrais. Even though it's just a different molded color... the vib

Comparison between two Type 32 Model 1 Jenrais.
Even though it's just a different molded color... the vibe is totally different~

Comparison between the Type 32 Model 5 Tenrai and the Type 32 Model 1 Jenrai.

The head and chest are different...

And the forearm armor is different.

The Model 5 Tenrai loses the caterpillar tracks on the rear legs.

And the shoulder weapons and gun barrels are gone too.

Comparison with the base frame, the Architect.

Frame Arms Jenrai - Together with the Khanjar, released at the same time. Both came out as variations that keep all the parts

Together with the Khanjar, released at the same time.
Both came out as variations that keep all the parts from the original base kit while adding some new parts.
Both are a huge step up from the originals in terms of molded color.

Alongside the Khanjar, the Type 32 Model 5 Tenrai — a variation of the Type 32 Model 1 Jenrai — has been released. The overall concept behind this kit is the same as the Khanjar: the molded color of the existing kit has been changed/improved, and extra parts are included to build a different variant. In other words, it's a kit that can be built in two configurations — you can assemble either the Type 32 Model 1 Jenrai or the Model 5 Tenrai.

The Type 32 series is generally a step above the Stilet/Khanjar series in terms of base body quality — the snap-fit connections are tighter, and it's a notch better in terms of parts precision and articulation. Thanks to the excellent articulation, kneeling poses are easy to pull off, and it's a pretty dynamic kit no matter what pose you put it in.

The differences between the Model 1 Jenrai and the Model 5 Tenrai come down to the head, chest, forearms, rear legs, and weapons — but honestly, the change in molded color makes a far bigger impression than the different armor pieces. The Model 1 Jenrai's dark, murky brownish color was... just hard to love no matter how long you looked at it. The Model 5 Tenrai, on the other hand, comes in a desert color on par with Bandai's standard, so even a straight build looks pretty fresh.

In the end, this kit isn't really the type that hits you with instant wow factor, but the quality is still pretty solid. If you're into the idea of building two different configurations, the stylish weapons, the sharp design, and the well-balanced molded color, this is definitely a fun kit to put together. :-)

Frame Arms Jenrai | 2010.7 | ¥3,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.