Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition (1/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition (2/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition (3/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition (4/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition (5/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition (6/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition - Detail shots (1/4)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition - Here it is alongside the original version from 2010. The change in the Ne

Alongside the original version from 2010.
The change in the New Edition is that the molded surfaces have a matte finish,
which reduces light reflection and gives it a look and feel as if it's been painted.

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition - The combination system of 2 hairstyles, 3 eye directions, and 3 facial ex

The combination system of 2 hairstyles, 3 eye directions, and 3 facial expressions remains the same as before.

Weapon loadout and articulation are also identical.

Leftover parts

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition - Action pose (1/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition - Action pose (2/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition - Action pose (3/6)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition - Action pose (4/6)

Action pose

Alongside its predecessor, Hoihoi-san New Edition

Following the Hoihoi-san New Edition, the Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. has also been re-released as a New Edition after 10 years. The concept is the same as the previous release — the parts are 100% identical, with only the molded color changed to a more matte-like finish. It's a kit where that calm, subdued color tone really stands out, almost as if it's been painted.

Aside from the head — which used to come pre-painted and attached to the runner but is now packaged separately — there are no other changes to this kit. It shows solid buildability, articulation, and joint strength all around. The weapon loadout is also unchanged, so the real value here is simply that a kit that hadn't seen a reprint in a while is finally available again in this form.

Either way, this should be a great opportunity for anyone who wanted to build a Hoihoi-san kit but had trouble tracking one down. The Hoihoi-san series has its own adorable charm that sets it apart from other girlplas. :-)

Hoihoi-san Heavy Arms Ver. New Edition | 2020.10 | ¥4,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.