Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega - Detail shots (1/4)

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega - The A.I.S with the Vega unit removed is identical in structure to the original. (1/3)

The A.I.S with the Vega unit removed is identical in structure to the original.

The Vega unit and clear stand are also sold separately as their own kit.

Parts that detach from the original A.I.S to accommodate the Vega unit

Side vernier articulation on the large Booster

All the original A.I.S weapons are included as well.

Joint parts for collaboration are also provided.

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega - The large Booster can be combined in the configuration shown above and used as a collabo

Combine the large Booster in the configuration shown above
and it's recommended for use as a collaboration with other kits.

Articulation is the same as the original A.I.S.

Articulation of the large Booster and original Booster

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega - Action pose (1/6)

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega - Action pose (2/6)

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega - Action pose (3/6)

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega - Action pose (4/6)

Action pose

Together with the existing A.I.S lineup.

The A.I.S Vega has been released as a new variation of the A.I.S from the game Phantasy Star Online 2. It takes the previously released A.I.S and changes the molded color to blue, bundled together with the Vega unit. The Vega unit is also sold separately for ¥3,000.

The A.I.S body itself is just a color change — it's completely identical in structure to the original kit, still showing the same small size, cramped articulation, and average joint strength. That said, with the Vega unit added to the backpack and legs, it does at least grow to roughly the size of a 1/144 scale Gunpla. The Vega unit can also be attached via joint parts for a collaboration with other kits, but aside from the movable vernier sections there aren't any special gimmicks, so just taking a good look at the overall design should be enough.

The blue molded color pairs nicely with the new armaments, making it a pretty solid-looking mecha model overall — but the biggest hurdle is the ¥8,000 price tag for a kit that's only about the size of an HGUC. It's the kind of kit that would sell pretty well at a reasonable price, but unless you're a die-hard Phantasy Star Online fan, it's a tough one to open your wallet for. :-)

Phantasy Star Online 2 A.I.S Vega | 2021. 10 | ¥8,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.