Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom (1/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom (2/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom (3/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom (4/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom (5/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom (6/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom - Detail shots (1/4)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom - Parts for the original Ji-Dao are also included, so you can build it as a Ji-Dao as w

Parts for the original Ji-Dao are also included, so you can build it as a Ji-Dao as well.

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom - The newly added large launcher can be extended in length, and the two front and rear

The newly added large launcher can be extended in length,
and the two front and rear handles are articulated.

The clear parts at the tip of the large launcher come in two options: green or clear.

Three hand parts are included.

Leftover parts

The articulation on the arms and legs is the same as the Ji-Dao.

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom - Action pose (1/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom - Action pose (2/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom - Action pose (3/6)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom - Action pose (4/6)

Action pose

Together with the Frame Arms Ji-Dao and Ji-Dao EA Spec.

As the 49th Frame Arms kit, another variation of the Ji-Dao has been released — the JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom. Compared to the original Ji-Dao, the head and chest design have been changed, and shoulder Boosters along with a large launcher have been added to the lineup. The molded color has also been changed to a slightly darker gray than the EA Spec.

Since the base body is carried over directly from the Ji-Dao, it retains the same solid articulation and joint strength. If anything, the joint strength feels a bit more stable than the previous Ji-Dao EA Spec, probably because the weapons are a bit smaller. The new large launcher features a slide gimmick that extends its length, and the two handles are articulated, so getting a two-handed grip pose isn't too difficult. The clear parts at the front of the large launcher are available in both clear and green, so you can pick whichever you prefer. Parts for the original Ji-Dao's head, chest, and weapons are also included, meaning you can configure it as a gray Ji-Dao if you want.

Being a variation, there's nothing drastically new here, but it's a kit with solid enough quality that if the style appeals to you, it's definitely worth recommending. :-)

Frame Arms JX-25F/S Ji-Dao SAF Custom | 2020.1 | ¥5,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.