Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Detail shots

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Normal mode configuration with Wrise mode parts removed (1/3)

Normal mode configuration with Wrise mode parts removed

Normal mode limbs

In normal mode, the small side-head wings can be swapped out for plain head-only parts.

Arca Nadea Lumitea - The tiara that sits on top of the head is literally just resting there — it doesn't stay in place at all

The tiara that sits on top of the head is literally just resting there — it doesn't stay in place at all. T_T
Even the slightest touch and it falls right off.

You can also swap out the back wings for a plain parts piece with just the holes.

You can swap between 4 different facial expressions.

In Wrise mode, you can swap in simpler-style forearm/wrist parts instead of the elaborate decorations.

For weapons, a sword and scabbard are included.

A total of 6 hand parts are included.

Two additional neck parts for compatibility with other kits are also included.

A stand with two different connector shapes is included.

Arca Nadea Lumitea - To mount Wrise mode on the stand, you need to pull out the round pin in the center of the wings and plug

To mount Wrise mode on the stand, you need to pull out the round pin in the center of the wings
and plug the stand into that hole.

Arca Nadea Lumitea - A major hip joint defect issue hit a large number of first-run units. The hip joint pin connection was p

A major hip joint defect issue hit a large number of first-run units.
The hip joint pin connection was poorly made, causing the legs to fall off way too easily.
First-run units were handled as defective and a parts replacement service was carried out, and apparently all units produced after that have the improved parts applied.

Leftover parts

Average level of limb articulation

Forward/backward movement of the waist and neck

The wings move flexibly over a wide range.

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Normal mode poses (1/6)

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Normal mode poses (2/6)

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Normal mode poses (3/6)

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Normal mode poses (4/6)

Normal mode poses

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Wrise mode poses (1/4)

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Wrise mode poses (2/4)

Wrise mode poses

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Wrise mode poses with sword (3/6)

Arca Nadea Lumitea - Wrise mode poses with sword (4/6)

Wrise mode poses with sword

Together with Wonder Woman Shimada Fumikane Ver.

This kit is Lumitea, released as part of Kotobukiya's new original lineup, the Arca Nadia series. Arca Nadia has its own original world-building created specifically for plastic models, similar to Sōsai Teien Shōjo — but this time around, rather than a school setting, it's more of an SF fantasy world with game-like elements mixed in.

At its core, it follows the typical Kotobukiya girlpla concept, and can be built in either normal mode — which is the base body mode — or Wrise mode, which is the armed mode. The locations and methods for swapping parts feel pretty similar to existing Frame Arms Girl/Megami Device kits.

Lumitea's biggest strength is its beautiful molded color and overall visuals. It'd look even better with a paint job, but even as a straight build the white molded color looks really nice. The wings in particular have great color and a strong sense of depth, giving it a presence that sets it apart from Bandai kits. In Wrise mode you can also layer clear parts one by one on the inside of the skirt to create a really flashy look — visually, this kit seems like it'd be hard for anyone to dislike. As for weapons, only a sword and scabbard are included, so the accessories do feel a bit sparse. That said, you can mix and match the head decorations, forearms, wrists, and back parts in different combinations, and there's an articulated dedicated stand included that's really handy for posing.

Overall articulation and joint strength are relatively solid, and the large wings in particular hold their position really well no matter what angle you bend them to. Some inner skirt parts and a few other parts do pop off during posing, but you can just glue those down, so it's not really a big deal.

There was also a serious hip joint defect issue at the time of the first-run release. The hip joint connection parts were poorly made and the legs would pop off with even the slightest movement — but Kotobukiya's distributor did offer a service where you could request replacement with improved parts. I personally received a defective first-run unit and was pretty devastated, but got it sorted out through the replacement service. Thankfully the improved parts hold up solidly, and I've heard that all units produced since then come with the improved parts, so keep that in mind.

Anyway, in terms of looks, proportions, and just about everything else, this is a top-tier girlpla — it's a fantastic kit that really shows you why Kotobukiya is the undisputed king of girlplas. :-)

Arca Nadea Lumitea | 2020.12 | ¥6,300

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.