Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki (1/7)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki (2/7)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki (3/7)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki (4/7)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki (5/7)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki (6/7)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki (7/7)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - Detail shots. The color separation is a bit lacking compared to the non-scale

Detail shots.
The color separation is a bit lacking compared to the non-scale kit since it's smaller..
But for its size, it feels like they put quite a bit of care into it.

The weapons are also a bit sparse compared to the non-scale. ^^;

Three hands included in total.

The articulation is decent, but it's a shame the hip joints barely lift at all.

The shoulder's up/down and forward/back range of motion is pretty good.

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - Action pose. (1/4)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - Action pose. (2/4)

Action pose.

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - Great sword pose. (1/3)

Great sword pose.

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - Dual sword pose on the Kotobukiya display stand. (1/3)

Dual sword pose on the Kotobukiya display stand.

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - Double rifle action. (1/4)

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - Double rifle action. (2/4)

Double rifle action.

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - The first-run limited edition includes the arm parts of a BETA Intercept-class

The first-run limited edition includes the arm parts of a BETA Intercept-class..
You'll need to keep collecting the rest of the 1/144 Muv-Luv series to assemble a complete individual~

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki - Together with the non-scale Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki. It's basically lik

Together with the non-scale Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki.
It's basically like 1/100 vs 1/144.

It seems Kotobukiya did pretty well with the Muv-Luv injection-molded series, because in addition to the existing non-scale line, they've now launched a new 1/144 lineup. The first entry is the yellow Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki.

Being a smaller scale, the part count is low and the kit is split up nicely for easy assembly — it goes together really smoothly. The existing non-scale series had that signature Kotobukiya level of assembly difficulty, but the 1/144 feels much lighter and more straightforward, almost refreshing. ^^

And despite the small size, most of the purple clear parts are well separated, and while there are a few spots where the color separation falls short, it's pretty impressive for a 1/144 scale kit. The articulation holds its own against the non-scale too — it feels compact and solid, so the joints move easily and have great joint strength, giving it excellent stability. ^^

And while it doesn't come with the insane weapon accessories of the non-scale Takemikduchi, it does include one set of basic weapons. Interestingly, it comes with a BETA Intercept-class arm figure, and apparently the upcoming 1/144 Muv-Luv series kits will each include different body section parts. Looks like you'll probably need around four kits to assemble one complete individual.

Anyway, it's a small but packed little kit, and for a Kotobukiya kit it has a neatness that rivals Bandai. Maybe it's because the joint strength is more stable than the non-scale, but the proportions feel solid too, and poses hold well after posing — it's an impressive kit in a lot of ways. :-) If you've been feeling a little worn out by the existing non-scale Muv-Luv series, I'd definitely recommend giving this 1/144 a try. ^^ It's a completely different experience~

Muv-Luv 1/144 Takemikduchi : Takamura Yui ki | 2012.9 | ¥3,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.