Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - The back of the head is heavy, so you'll need to shift the center of gravity sli

The back of the head is heavy, so you'll need to shift the center of gravity slightly forward.

Upper body

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - That big, cute head.. (1/3)

That big, cute head..

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Legs and feet (1/3)

Legs and feet

This kit lets you swap between a gym uniform version and a swimsuit version.

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - On the left is the gym uniform version, on the right is the swimsuit version — t

On the left is the gym uniform version, on the right is the swimsuit version — torso and feet.

The skeleton parts for the arms and legs are shared between both versions.

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - There's an extra set of bare-skin hip joint parts included, but they're a bit aw

There's an extra set of bare-skin hip joint parts included, but..
They're a bit awkward to use — kind of a "nice to have but not really" situation.

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Swimsuit version (1/6)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Swimsuit version (2/6)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Swimsuit version (3/6)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Swimsuit version (4/6)

Swimsuit version

Bare legs..

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - There's only one facial expression, but the eyes can be assembled in 3 different

There's only one facial expression, but the eyes can be assembled in 3 different directions.

3 sets of hands in total

3 new weapons are included.

The arm machine gun.
Doesn't quite match the cute look of the kit itself..;

Handgun and revolver magnum

Articulation is roughly 90 degrees..

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Revolver action (1/4)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Revolver action (2/4)

Revolver action

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Handgun action (1/4)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Handgun action (2/4)

Handgun action

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Arm machine gun action (1/4)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Arm machine gun action (2/4)

Arm machine gun action

Now for the swimsuit version arm machine gun action..
But the outfit really doesn't match at all... ^^;;

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Swimsuit version sitting on the floor. Cute! ^^ (1/5)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Swimsuit version sitting on the floor. Cute! ^^ (2/5)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Swimsuit version sitting on the floor. Cute! ^^ (3/5)

Swimsuit version sitting on the floor. Cute! ^^

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Waah waah~ crying pose (1/4)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume - Waah waah~ crying pose (2/4)

Waah waah~ crying pose

Together with the normal Hoihoi-san.

Hoihoi-san's 3 different hairstyles

This kit is called the Hoihoi-san "Change of Costume" set — and true to its name, it lets you choose between 2 different costumes during assembly. Think of it kind of like dressing up a doll. ^^;

You can swap between two looks: a gym uniform version and a swimsuit version. Unlike the original Hoihoi-san, this one comes with twin braids and a much larger ribbon on the head. It's definitely got that extra lolita-complex vibe going on. ;

The costume change works by swapping out the entire torso section — including the shoulders and hip joints — along with the feet. In the gym uniform version, the red wristbands are also included as part of the swap. The head, forearm, and leg skeleton parts are shared between both versions. Since the skirt has been removed, articulation is significantly better than the standard Hoihoi-san, and 3 new weapons are included.

True to the Hoihoi-san series concept, this is fundamentally a kit that goes for "cuteness," and it delivers a pretty and solid quality without any real issues. The costume-swapping feature can feel a bit fiddly at times, but there's a fun doll-dressing element to it. Personally, I think the gym uniform version is a bit more colorful and prettier than the swimsuit version.

If you're into cute little girl robot characters, this seems like a kit that's well worth building. :-)

Hoihoi-san : Change of Coustume | 2011.2 | ¥3,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.