Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

You can pull out the face unit that was stored in the top section.

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - The top and bottom hatches can be opened to expose joint holes where other accessories can be at

The top and bottom hatches can be opened to expose joint holes where other accessories can be attached.

Opening the cockpit cover

The outer armor panels laid out

The cockpit unit on its own

The backrest is made up of multiple joints, so you can position it quite flexibly.

Movement of the control stick and arm/leg supports

You can even recline the seat all the way back. (Massage chair...?)

The base also has some articulation gimmicks.

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - With the cockpit cover open, you can open the side operation blocks to set it up as Operation Mo

With the cockpit cover open, you can open the side operation blocks to set it up as Operation Mode A.

Operation Mode A

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - To set up Operation Mode B, you can unfold the operation blocks to make them look like control s

To set up Operation Mode B, you can unfold the operation blocks to make them look like control sticks.

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - The control panel has a keyboard layout molded on one side (left) and a piano key layout on the

The control panel has a keyboard layout molded on one side (left) and a piano key layout on the other (right),
so just flip it around depending on which you need.

Opening the hatch on the top cover side

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - Operation Mode B (1/3)

Operation Mode B

Live Mode A configuration.
It's similar to Operation Mode B, but with the cockpit's head visor raised up.

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - Another difference is that Operation Mode B uses the keyboard (left side), while Live Mode A use

Another difference is that Operation Mode B uses the keyboard (left side), while Live Mode A uses the piano keys (right side).

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - Finally, unfold the side structures to form a drum kit and attach them, and Live Mode B is compl

Finally, unfold the side structures to form a drum kit and attach them, and Live Mode B is complete.

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - Live Mode B (1/3)

Live Mode B

Viewed from inside the cockpit, you get a setup with six drums attached.

Leftover parts

Together with the Frame Arms Architect body.

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle - The Architect seated in the cockpit unit. The head prevents the back from sitting flush against

The Architect seated in the cockpit unit.
The head prevents the back from sitting flush against the backrest, and since the legs are short anyway, you'll need to scoot forward a bit.

Seated with the cockpit cover open

Applied in Operation Mode A

Applied in Operation Mode B

Applied in Live Mode A

Applied in Live Mode B

In Live Mode B, you can use the included drum sticks.

The Order Cradle has been released as part of the Gigantic Arms series, which puts out all sorts of unique kits to support Frame Arms Girls. It's a cockpit-concept kit designed for piloting something, and with all the covers closed it takes on the shape of a giant animal's face. The covers on all four sides can each be opened individually, and the side operation blocks can be unfolded to function as control sticks.

The operation block pads have a keyboard molded on one side and piano keys on the other, so you can choose depending on the mode. The cockpit section does a great job of securing a Frame Arms Girl thanks to the multi-jointed backrest and flexible arm and leg supports. That said, it's a bit tricky to get her sitting fully flush against the backrest — scooting her forward slightly makes for a more stable fit. You can also pop out the face unit on the top cover, or open any of the 10 small hatches on the top and bottom to attach additional equipment.

This kit can be configured in a total of four different modes: Operation Mode A/B and Live Mode A/B. Operation Mode is, as the name suggests, a piloting-style setup, while Live Mode is all about playing music. Live Mode A recreates a keyboard performance, and Live Mode B goes for a drum performance — both are really fun setups. Live Mode B in particular even includes drum sticks, so you can pull off a pretty convincing drumming scene.

With all these moving parts, the locking strength of the various gimmicks is actually better than expected. I was a bit worried given how large and heavy the kit is, but that's one thing you really don't need to stress about.

Personally, this is my favorite kit in the Gigantic Arms lineup — the build quality and durability feel solid, and the functionality is pretty impressive too. Sure, the price isn't cheap by any means, but if you're collecting Frame Arms Girls, this is a great accessory kit that's well worth the fun. :-)

Gigantic Arms Order Cradle | 2019.8 | ¥8,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.