Kotobukiya Frame Arms Girl

Kongo

Kit Review

Straight build

This kit is the Kongo released as part of the Frame Arms Girl series. True to its name, Frame Arms Kongois the inspiration for this girl-pla, and even the distinctive cruise form transformation gimmick has been recreated.

First off, even among Frame Arms Girl kits, this one comes loaded with an exceptional amount of gear. It includes four large/small armor panels mounted on multi-joint arms and two sub-arms, and the sub-arms that hold the shield and cannon also feature multiple joints for free positioning. All the multi-joints hold their positions firmly, so posing turned out to be easier and more fun than expected. The main body also shows excellent articulation and joint strength, and the fact that it provides solid stability despite the overall complex structure is definitely worth praising.

The weapons include a cannon, shield, and two daggers. The cannon and shield mount on the sub-arms on each side, while the daggers can be stored in the corners of the large armor panels. When attaching the cannon and shield to the arms, separate mounting parts are used for a secure connection, and there's also a feature that lets you combine the shield and small armor panel to form a drone.

The Frame Arms Kongo that inspired this kit had a transformation into a ship-shaped cruise form, and in this kit you can assemble the accessories — minus the main body — to build a hull frame. You can then mount either the armed mode or core body mode onto it to recreate the cruise form, with the back and feet secured by fixing pins for a solid connection.

All in all, this is a high-quality girl-pla that delivers both a stunning visual presence and solid stability throughout, with the unique cruise form being the real highlight. The ¥9,000 price tag is a bit of a hurdle, but if the style appeals to you, this seems like a top-tier girl-pla that you'll find plenty of satisfying fun with. :-)

Frame Arms Girl Kongo | 2023.5 | ¥9,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.