Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - Various angles (1/6)

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - Various angles (2/6)

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - Various angles (3/6)

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - Various angles (4/6)

Various angles

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - Detail shots (1/4)

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - The parts layout, Entry Plug gimmick, and articulation are all identi

The parts layout, Entry Plug gimmick, and articulation are all identical to the Evangelion Unit-01 (New Theatrical Version).

Action pose

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - Pallet Rifle + Progressive Knife drawn pose (1/3)

Pallet Rifle + Progressive Knife drawn pose

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. - Progressive Knife kneeling pose (1/3)

Progressive Knife kneeling pose

Aerial pose

Together with the Evangelion Unit-01 (New Theatrical Version).

Together with the Evangelion Unit-01 Godzilla Color Version.

This kit is the Unit-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. released as part of Kotobukiya's Evangelion series. It's based on the previously released Evangelion Unit-01 (New Theatrical Version)with the molded colors changed to match the Mechagodzilla colorway from *Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla*. There's no new tooling — it's a straight color variant kit.

The silver color isn't just plain molded plastic — it's been applied as a painted finish, giving it a semi-gloss coating feel similar to an Extra Finish kit. It really shows off that great straight build visual you get with plated/plated kits. Everything else — the included accessories and overall features — is identical to the original kit, so you still get excellent sculpt quality, solid articulation, and decent joint strength. So for this review, just pay close attention to how the new color scheme looks and you'll get the gist.

All in all, this is a solid color variant kit. What's surprising is that despite the silver painted finish, the price only went up ¥400 compared to the original kit. If it were Bandai, I'd expect them to double the price — so every now and then, Kotobukiya's generosity really catches you off guard. Either way, it's a kit with great quality and value for money, so if the style appeals to you or you're a Mechagodzilla fan, it's definitely worth picking up. :-)

Evangelion Test Type-01 Mechagodzilla Ver. | 2017.1 | ¥6,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.