Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha - Detail shots (1/4)

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Two head types are included: Type A and Type B.

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha - The cockpit hatch opens up dramatically in 3 stages. (1/3)

The cockpit hatch opens up dramatically in 3 stages.

The cockpit interior detail is a bit plain, though.

The separately sold Governor Pawn Sentinel seated inside.

Looking down at the front monitor with the pilot seated.

The anchors on the front and back of the feet in action.

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha - An auxiliary hand fits inside the large outer hand, allowing separately sold weapons to be attached

An auxiliary hand fits inside the large outer hand, allowing separately sold weapons to be attached as well.

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha - The docking hanger mounted on the rear skirt can be moved and connected behind the main cannon on t

The docking hanger mounted on the rear skirt can be moved and connected behind the main cannon on the forearm.

Joint parts for collaborating with other kits or weapons are also included.

The limb articulation is excellent for such a bulky frame.

There's a gimmick where the shoulder rotates and extends forward.

Finger articulation.

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha - Poses with the Governor Pawn Sentinel on board. (1/4)

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha - Poses with the Governor Pawn Sentinel on board. (2/4)

Poses with the Governor Pawn Sentinel on board.

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha - Main cannon action. (1/3)

Main cannon action.

Docking hanger + main cannon action.

Together with the Hexa Gear Boltrexx.

The Bulkarm Alpha has been released as a Hexa Gear mech, and it's similar to the Scopedog from Votoms in that a pilot can be loaded inside the body hatch.

First off, the design looks impressively heavy and powerful, and the color scheme really stands out. The limb articulation is great for such a bulky build, and the joint strength is solid too, making it a really fun kit to pose. Previous Hexa Gear mechs had some interesting designs, but they were generally a bit lacking in terms of tightness. With the Bulkarm, though, all the moving parts are nice and snug overall, and the build quality feels much improved.

The highlight cockpit hatch opening gimmick opens up smoothly in 3 stages. You can also seat a separately sold humanoid figure inside, and the Governor Pawn Sentinel is the best fit in terms of size and style. Getting the hands onto the control sticks when seating the pilot is trickier than you'd expect, but once you get them sitting down, the sync looks pretty good.

The main cannon on the forearm comes with a gimmick that connects to the docking hanger on the rear skirt, and there are plenty of other features too — like the anchors on the front and back of the feet, and the ability to secure additional weapons using the auxiliary fingers.

All in all, this is the best kit in the series, delivering top-tier quality in terms of style, articulation, and joint strength — it's a fun kit I'd recommend to anyone who loves mecha model kits. :-)

Hexa Gear Bulkarm Alpha | 2018.4 | ¥5,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.