Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 (1/2)

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 (2/2)

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - Since this is a version-up kit, let's start by comparing it to the origi

Since this is a version-up kit, let's start by comparing it to the original v1.0 (left).
The hair is thinner overall, and the torso — which previously used pre-painted parts — has been changed to a color-separated parts combination.

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - The mounting joint on the back that holds the sword has been changed fro

The mounting joint on the back that holds the sword has been changed from a hexagonal peg to a standard round pin.

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - The neck part has been revised — the ball that connects to the head is s

The neck part has been revised — the ball that connects to the head is slightly larger.
The head-to-neck connection was loose on the v1.0, so this is a nice improvement.

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - In addition to the original head sculpt (far left), three new head style

In addition to the original head sculpt (far left), three new head styles have been added.

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - The back hair on the new heads can also be chosen from two different sty

The back hair on the new heads can also be chosen from two different styles.

The weapons and hand accessory lineup is the same as before.

Leftover parts.

Limb articulation remains unchanged.

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - Action pose (1/8)

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - Action pose (2/8)

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - Action pose (3/8)

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - Action pose (4/8)

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - Action pose (5/8)

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 - Action pose (6/8)

Action pose

This kit is the Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5, released as part of Kotobukiya's Hexa Gear series. As the name suggests, it's a partial upgrade over the original kit. Here's a rundown of what's changed:

1. Overall head sculpt has been revised, with three additional head styles added
2. Hair is now thinner and more detailed
3. The PVC torso, which was previously provided as pre-painted parts, has been changed to PS material with color separation across multiple parts
4. The joint part that secures the sword on the back has been changed from a hexagonal peg to a round pin
5. The ball joint on the neck part is now slightly larger (improving joint strength in the neck area)
6. The collar armor on the sides of the neck has been sculpted wider, improving the head's range of motion
7. The hand sculpt for gripping weapons has been revised, along with minor tweaks to the weapon sculpts accordingly

Beyond that, the torso articulation and joint characteristics are the same as v1.0 — basically, think of it as an overall refresh of the torso and head sculpts. The joint strength and overall look are still solid, but if you already own the v1.0, this feels like a bit of an awkward upgrade to double-dip on. That said, if you haven't built the v1.0 yet, this is a well-rounded Governor kit that's easy to recommend. :-)

Hexa Gear Governor Light Armor Type : Rose Ver.1.5 | 2021.2 | ¥2,450

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.