Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.
Small and compact.

Two identical units are included together in one set.

Front and rear views

Various accessories

Hexa Gear Alternative Cloudshape - For the PET sheet effect parts, you need to peel off the protective film covering one of t

For the PET sheet effect parts, you need to peel off the protective film covering one of the printed sides before use.
The film is pretty hard to see though, so take a close look and peel it off carefully.

With wings spread and effect parts attached

Hexa Gear Alternative Cloudshape - Two grip parts of different sizes are included for the nose section, and you can choose wh

Two grip parts of different sizes are included for the nose section, and you can choose which one to use.
Apparently the grip parts are meant to be held by the hands of other Hexa Gear kits.

Hexa Gear Alternative Cloudshape - The stand can be configured in two ways — either as a flight display stand or as a launch

The stand can be configured in two ways — either as a flight display stand or as a launch catapult.

In catapult mode, you can adjust the angle of the catapult section.

Hexa Gear Alternative Cloudshape - The flight display stand also supports a joint part that lets you mount both units on it a

The flight display stand also supports a joint part that lets you mount both units on it at the same time.

Hexa Gear Alternative Cloudshape - With just the catapult plugged into the underside, you can also combine it with a Governor

With just the catapult plugged into the underside, you can also combine it with a Governor kit.

The wings deploy in two stages.

Bottom view comparison of wings fully folded vs. fully spread

The wings can also flap up and down.

Hexa Gear Alternative Cloudshape - When the unit is placed on the launch catapult, it can be slid forward or backward along t

When the unit is placed on the launch catapult, it can be aligned with the rail groove
and slid forward or backward.

Combined pose

With grip parts attached

Both units mounted on a single stand

Hexa Gear Alternative Cloudshape - With effect parts attached (1/3)

With effect parts attached

This is the Alternative Cloudshape, released as part of Kotobukiya's Hexa Gear series. Like some previous releases, it comes as a twin pack with two identical units included. It's a cute little insect-style mech that's even smaller than a cigarette pack.

Being a small kit, it goes together quickly with a minimal parts count, and aside from the wing deployment there aren't really any other gimmicks on the main body. The wings can flap up and down, and when spread open you can attach the included PET sheet effect parts. You'll need to peel off the protective film on one of the printed sides of the PET sheet first — it's hard to spot, so make sure you check carefully before peeling. That said, honestly it looks pretty decent even without removing the film.

The dedicated stand can be set up in two configurations: a tall-pillar flight display stand, or a launch catapult setup. When the unit is mounted on the catapult, you can slide it forward and backward and adjust the angle as well. You can also detach just the catapult section, attach it to the unit, and combine it with the separately sold humanoid Governor kit. The flight display stand also supports a joint part that lets you display both units on it simultaneously.

So while it's a small kit, it packs in a decent variety of gimmicks and features for a little accessory set. Build quality is clean and tidy, so if you're collecting the Hexa Gear series, this seems like a fun little kit to pick up casually. :-)

Hexa Gear Alternative Cloudshape | 2025.12 | ¥2,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.