Kotobukiya Hexa Gear

Voltrex Wrath

Kit Review

Straight build

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Various angles (1/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Various angles (2/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Various angles (3/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Various angles (4/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Various angles (5/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Various angles (6/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Various angles (7/7)

Various angles

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - A collaboration with the Hexa Gear Governor Pawn Sentinel v1.5 is recommended.

A collaboration with the Hexa Gear Governor Pawn Sentinel v1.5 is recommended.

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Governor Pawn Sentinel v1.5 seated inside. You can adjust the footrest angle to position the feet m Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Governor Pawn Sentinel v1.5 seated inside. You can adjust the footrest angle to position the feet m

Governor Pawn Sentinel v1.5 seated inside.
You can adjust the footrest angle to position the feet more easily.

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - The plasma cannon can be detached and used as a weapon for the Governor. (1/2) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - The plasma cannon can be detached and used as a weapon for the Governor. (2/2)

The plasma cannon can be detached and used as a weapon for the Governor.

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - The mouth can open, but... it's so small you can barely tell.

The mouth can open, but... it's so small you can barely tell.

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Claw and tail deployment (1/2) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Claw and tail deployment (2/2)

Claw and tail deployment

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - The plasma cannon's sub-arm has a wide range of motion.

The plasma cannon's sub-arm has a wide range of motion.

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Various joint parts

Various joint parts

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Arms and legs bent and extended to their limits (1/2) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Arms and legs bent and extended to their limits (2/2)

Arms and legs bent and extended to their limits

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Action poses (1/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Action poses (2/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Action poses (3/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Action poses (4/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Action poses (5/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Action poses (6/7) Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Action poses (7/7)

Action poses

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath - Together with the Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath.

Together with the Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath.

This is the Voltrex Wrath, released as part of the Hexa Gear series. It's based on the previously released Voltrex, but while it shares the same concept — a four-legged dinosaur-type mech with a bike-style cockpit — the design feels quite different. The torso frame structure is similar to the Voltrex, but with most of the exterior changed from head to toe, it almost looks like an entirely new-mold kit.

The original Voltrex, being an early Hexa Gear kit, had some shaky joint strength — during long-term display, the upper body would gradually lean forward. The new Voltrex Wrath is a bit larger, but the joint stability that was lacking before feels noticeably improved. It holds its position well whether standing upright or in any other pose, and it's definitely sturdier than the Voltrex.

The articulation features and cockpit usage for seating the Governor are the same as the Voltrex. Deploying the tail and striking dinosaur-like poses work the same way too, but the transformation gimmick from the Voltrex hasn't been carried over. Dropping the transformation gimmick and focusing on nailing the dinosaur mech look probably helped improve the overall durability.

All in all, as a sturdy and stylish dinosaur-type mech, the biggest plus for me is the improved joint stability over the original kit. If the design and style suit your taste, it seems like a solid-quality kit that's well worth enjoying. :-)

Hexa Gear Voltrex Wrath | 2021.11 | ¥6,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.