Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Frame Arms Jagd Falx - Detail shots (1/4)

Frame Arms Jagd Falx - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Two new weapons are included, with 2 of each.

Frame Arms Jagd Falx - The blade sections on either side of the BS-R/L40 Rifle can rotate, and the grip portion can be folded

The blade sections on either side of the BS-R/L40 Rifle can rotate, and the grip portion can be folded away.

The tip of the Type-14 Tactical Demolition Sword can be assembled in two different configurations.

Frame Arms Jagd Falx - You can also attach the Type-14 Tactical Demolition Swords to both sides of the BS-R/L40 Rifle to recr

You can also attach the Type-14 Tactical Demolition Swords to both sides of the BS-R/L40 Rifle to recreate the Scissor Launcher Mode.

The two Type-14 Tactical Demolition Swords can be connected together to form a twin ring blade.

A total of 4 hand types are included.

The blades are also provided as clear transparent parts.

Leftover parts

The articulation is identical to the Ray Falx.

BS-R/L40 Rifle firing pose

Scissor Launcher Mode action

Type-14 Tactical Demolition Sword action

Twin ring blade pose

Together with the predecessor, the Ray Falx.
The body is identical — only the weapons differ.

The 38th Frame Arms kit is the Jagd Falx, a variation of the Ray Falx. The base body is the same as the Ray Falx, just with darker molded colors — plus a new set of weapons thrown into the mix.

The new weapons include the BS-R/L40 Rifle and two Type-14 Tactical Demolition Swords. The Type-14 Tactical Demolition Swords can be combined into a twin ring blade, or attached to either side of the BS-R/L40 Rifle to recreate Scissor Launcher Mode. These weapons can also be stored on the shoulders and side skirts when not in use, which adds even more visual bulk to an already impressive silhouette.

Visually it's a flashy and impressive kit, but as you'd expect, the Architect's joint strength really struggles to support all that bulk. A standing pose is just about manageable, but spread the legs even a little and it topples right over. Even on a stand, it's hard to hold poses with arms extended straight out or legs raised high. Ultimately, the poses you see in the review photos above are about the best you can get — so if you actually want to play around with it properly, reinforcing the joints is pretty much a must.

That said, this kit absolutely outdoes the original in terms of visual impact, and as long as you sort out those weak joints, the visual payoff is pretty satisfying. Assembly is also on the easier side for a Kotobukiya kit, so if you're into flashy mecha designs, this is definitely one worth giving a shot. :-)

Frame Arms Jagd Falx | 2017.11 | ¥5,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.