Kotobukiya Megami Device

Bullet Knight Executioner

Kit Review

Straight build

The Bullet Knight Executioner has been released as Megami Device kit No. 13. "Executioner" literally means someone who carries out an execution, and the visual design gives off the vibe of a grim reaper wielding a scythe. It comes with large horns on the head, a big cape on each shoulder, and carries a large weapon called the Skull Masker. (In Korean pronunciation it can also be rendered as "Eksikyusyeoneo," but since the official product name distributed by the domestic importer is "Executioner," that's the spelling used here.)

The base body format is similar to previous kits, but the overall joint articulation is the most advanced we've seen yet. The waist bends very flexibly in all directions, and you can pull the hip joint slightly outward and bend it inward to cross the thighs in an X shape. This makes crossed-legs poses and dynamic waist twists possible. That said, because the waist's range of motion is so large, the internal ball joint tends to pop out fairly often, so you'll want to handle it with care.

Like other girlplas, it supports swapping between Base Body Mode and Armed Mode, with two different heads for each mode. Three facial expressions are included for both, and the bangs parts can also be applied in two to three different styles. The weapons can be assembled by combining individual parts for various purposes — beyond the Skull Masker and the basic weapon called the "Taisha," you can mix and match into all sorts of configurations. On top of that, there's a gimmick to use the joint parts to make the cape hang like a rear skirt, the ability to mount the skull head on the shoulder, and plenty of other part combination options. Add in the ability to remove the cape entirely or wear it on just one side, and you've got a practically endless number of ways to configure the look.

This kit's selling points are its top-tier articulation and the customization that comes from all the different part combinations, and the overall build quality is excellent. There are a few snap-fit connections that feel a little shaky, but they're the kind you can just glue without any trouble, and aside from the waist popping off under extreme movement, the joint strength is solid and poses hold well. If you like the look of it, this is definitely a girlpla worth recommending. :-)

Megami Device Bullet Knight Executioner | 2021.1 | ¥6,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.