Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Weapon mode from various angles (1/6)

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Weapon mode from various angles (2/6)

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Weapon mode from various angles (3/6)

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Weapon mode from various angles (4/6)

Weapon mode from various angles

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Detail shots (1/4)

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Armed mode parts removed, configured in body mode (1/3)

Armed mode parts removed, configured in body mode

Head and limbs for body mode

The face can be swapped between three expressions.

The hair in the back can be swapped out for a bob style.

The chest in body mode can be chosen from 2 different sizes.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Weapon lineup: includes a large rifle, 2 sabers, a handgun, and a rifle.

Weapons loadout.
Includes a large rifle, 2 sabers, a handgun, and a rifle.

The large rifle's grip and bipod are articulated.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - When mounted on the arm, an auxiliary part connects the wrist hole to the large rifle, so i

When mounted on the arm, an auxiliary part connects the wrist hole to the large rifle,
so it holds on nice and securely.

The rifle and handgun can have mounting joint parts attached to them.

Handgun and rifle mounted on the side of the legs

A total of 7 hand parts are included.

A stand that supports two different types of posts.

Joint parts for attaching beam parts to the tip of each weapon are also included.

Standard joint parts for cross-kit collaboration.

A large number of joint parts are left over as extras from the Y runner.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - To collaborate with separately sold Busou Shinki figures, some leg parts or the backpack ca

To collaborate with separately sold Busou Shinki figures,
some leg parts or the backpack can be swapped out.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - CSC parts (left: Battle Masters, right: Battleronde) can also be applied in place of the ch

CSC parts (left: Battle Masters, right: Battleronde) can also be applied in place of the chest armor.

Leftover parts

Excellent articulation in body mode.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - The lower torso bends inward significantly, and each hip joint can individually push forwar

The lower torso bends inward significantly, and each hip joint can individually push forward,
enabling hip articulation to the point where the knees can reach the chest.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - On the downside, the special hip joint mechanism is quite visible through the gap between t

On the downside, the special hip joint mechanism is quite visible through the gap between the body and legs, which does hurt the look a bit.

Leg articulation in armed mode is excellent as well.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Movement of the wings and tank in armed mode. Overall, the locking strength of the articula

Movement of the wings and tank in armed mode.
Overall, the locking strength of the articulated parts is excellent.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Poses in bare mode (1/4)

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Poses in bare mode (2/4)

Poses in bare mode

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - In body mode, poses like this — pulling the thighs all the way up to the chest — are possib

In body mode, poses like this — pulling the thighs all the way up to the chest — are possible.

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Armed mode – large rifle pose (1/3)

Armed mode – large rifle pose

Armed mode – rifle & handgun pose

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval - Armed mode – saber pose (1/3)

Armed mode – saber pose

Together with the previous Busou Shinki release, the Leaf Soldier-type Edelweiss.

Type Angel Arnval has been released as the second Busou Shinki × Megami Device collaboration kit. She was the first character released in Konami's original action figure series "Busou Shinki" — a white character distinguished by her large wings and yellow tank.

First off, the overall sculpt is excellent and the styling is clean. Thanks to the unique hip and lower body joint design, the leg articulation is incredibly flexible — the thighs can actually reach up to the chest. That opens up some seriously advanced poses you've never seen before, though the hip joint mechanism is visible through the gap between the legs and body, which does take a slight hit on the aesthetics. Overall joint strength is solid enough, so poses hold well and parts barely pop off during posing — it's a very comfortable kit to handle.

Weapons include a large rifle, 2 sabers, a handgun, and a rifle, along with joint parts for mounting the weapons on the body. The large rifle in particular holds on firmly thanks to an auxiliary part that connects the wrist to the weapon. The chest can also accept 2 different CSC parts, and in body mode you can choose between 2 chest sizes. Leg and backpack parts for collaborating with separately sold Busou Shinki figures are also included. On top of all that, a wide variety of joint parts are provided — though quite a few of them end up being essentially leftover parts.

All in all, this is a top-tier girlpla that delivers solid sculpting, best-in-class articulation, sturdy joint strength, and a generous set of options. The ¥9,000 price tag is a bit steep, but if you're a Busou Shinki fan, this is going to be a very welcome release. And even if you don't know the character, if the style appeals to you, it's a high-quality girl pla that's well worth picking up without hesitation. :-)

Megami Device Type Angel Arnval | 2022.11 | ¥9,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.