Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Frame Arms Type-Hector Durandal - Detail shots (1/4)

Frame Arms Type-Hector Durandal - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

The weapons included are a railgun blade and a shield.

Frame Arms Type-Hector Durandal - The railgun blade can be detached from its mount and used as a sword, or combined with it t

The railgun blade can be detached from its mount and used as a sword, or combined with it to use as a launcher.

Interior detail of the shield

Frame Arms Type-Hector Durandal - Articulation of the sub-arm that connects the shield and launcher to the side of the should

Articulation of the sub-arm that connects the shield and launcher to the side of the shoulder

A total of 4 hands are included.

Leftover parts

Limb articulation

Articulation of the backpack "Extend Booster TH"

The ankle bends quite far to the side, giving it great ground contact.

Frame Arms Type-Hector Durandal - Launcher action pose (1/5)

Frame Arms Type-Hector Durandal - Launcher action pose (2/5)

Frame Arms Type-Hector Durandal - Launcher action pose (3/5)

Launcher action pose

Sword action pose

Together with Galtzbark, a previous Frame Arms release.

This kit is the Type-Hector Durandal from the Frame Arms series. It's a kit with a unique design that feels closer to Armored Core than Frame Arms. Aside from the Frame Architect skeleton, all the armor parts are brand-new molds, making it a fresh new release.

The overall design is all about sharp, angular shapes — there are so many pointy bits all over the place that it's actually a little uncomfortable to handle. That said, it does give the kit a seriously edgy look. The weapons include a railgun blade that can be used as either a sword or a launcher, plus a shield, and both can be mounted on the shoulders using small sub-arms. They're small movable sub-arms, but they hold their position really well, keeping those big weapons firmly in place even when extended outward.

There aren't really any other special gimmicks beyond that, but thanks to solid articulation and sturdy joint strength, posing is pretty stress-free. The large feet and flexible ankle joints in particular give it excellent ground contact in standing poses.

So rather than any standout gimmicks, the appeal of this kit really comes from its unique looks. It's also plenty durable, so if the style speaks to you, this seems like a great kit you can enjoy without much hassle. :-)

Frame Arms Type-Hector Durandal | 2021.12 | ¥6,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.