Kit Review

Straight build

This kit includes both the SuperX II and the Type-92 Maser Beam Tank.

SuperX II: Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - Detail shots of each section (1/5)

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - Detail shots of each section (2/5)

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - Detail shots of each section (3/5)

Detail shots of each section

The top cover can be removed and swapped out for the missile launcher.

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - You can choose between the Super Missile (left) or the Super Magnum (right) to mount on the missil

You can choose between the Super Missile (left) or the Super Magnum (right) to mount on the missile launcher.

A dedicated stand is included so you can display it airborne.

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - The front of the craft features a deployment gimmick for the Fire Mirror. The Fire Mirror is done

The front of the craft features a deployment gimmick for the Fire Mirror.
The Fire Mirror is done by placing a plated part behind a clear part,
and it's reproduced in a surprisingly three-dimensional and brilliant way.

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - The missile launcher and Fire Mirror deployed. (1/5)

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - The missile launcher and Fire Mirror deployed. (2/5)

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - The missile launcher and Fire Mirror deployed. (3/5)

The missile launcher and Fire Mirror deployed.

Type-92 Maser Beam Tank: Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - Detail shots (1/3)

Detail shots

The elevation range of the maser cannon is about this much.

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - Maser cannon firing scene recreation (1/4)

Godzilla 1/144 SuperX II - Maser cannon firing scene recreation (2/4)

Maser cannon firing scene recreation

This is a plastic model kit that includes the SuperX II and the Type-92 Maser Beam Tank, both of which appear in Godzilla vs. Biollante, released in 1989. There's some debate over whether to call the big guy "Godzilla" (the Hollywood-style reading) or "Gojira" (the original Japanese name), but in this review I'll be respecting the original name and going with "Gojira." After all, the name Gojira itself comes from the Japanese word kujira (whale), so it feels right to stick with it.

The SuperX II does a great job capturing the look of a massive aircraft carrier — it's not particularly sharp or aggressive in its design, but it has a nicely detailed feel throughout. In terms of gimmicks, the nose section opens left and right to deploy the Fire Mirror, and since it uses a plated part placed behind a clear piece, the effect looks really great. You can also swap out the top cover to attach the missile launcher, with a choice between the Super Missile and the Super Magnum. There's also a separate stand included so you can display it in a flying pose, though the main body is pretty heavy, so you'll probably want to tighten the stand's locking screw firmly if you want to display it at various angles.

The Type-92 Maser Beam Tank is also sold separately, but it's included here alongside the SuperX II. It has a solid, clean build with a straightforward assembly feel. The center of the maser cannon uses a clear part to add a sense of realism, which is a nice touch. The tires are done in regular plastic rather than soft material, which is a bit of a shame, but it doesn't look too out of place.

Both mechs have simple builds with no particularly standout gimmicks — they're just solid, no-frills mecha model kits, so you can sit back, enjoy the photos, and get a feel for what the kits are like. The value for money is pretty rough at ¥10,500 for what you get, but since this is a kit aimed at dedicated fans, Gojira enthusiasts will probably love it regardless of the price. :-)

SuperX II | 2014.12 | ¥10,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.