Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Upper body and head detail shots (1/4)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Upper body and head detail shots (2/4)

Upper body and head detail shots

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Back and backpack structure (1/4)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Back and backpack structure (2/4)

Back and backpack structure

Arm and shoulder structure.

Arm weapons

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Leg and foot detail shots (1/4)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Leg and foot detail shots (2/4)

Leg and foot detail shots

Hands come in 3 sets total.

Leftover parts

Three missile hatch opens.

The over-boost gimmick on the back opens up too.

Articulation is just so-so.

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Striking a pose.. (1/3)

Striking a pose..

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Shooting pose (1/5)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Shooting pose (2/5)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Shooting pose (3/5)

Shooting pose

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Action pose 2 (1/4)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Action pose 2 (2/4)

Action pose 2

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - The 2 fixing pins can be connected to the separately sold Vanguard Over-Boost kit and plugge

The 2 fixing pins can be connected to the separately sold Vanguard Over-Boost kit and
plugged into the back.

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Just like with the Vanguard Over-Boost, the center of gravity shifts too far back, so a stan

Just like with the Vanguard Over-Boost, the center of gravity shifts too far back, so a stand is a must.

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Ambient + Vanguard Over-Boost action poses (1/6)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Ambient + Vanguard Over-Boost action poses (2/6)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Ambient + Vanguard Over-Boost action poses (3/6)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Ambient + Vanguard Over-Boost action poses (4/6)

Ambient + Vanguard Over-Boost action poses

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient - Together with Aspina Fragile. Compared to these grotesque guys, Ambient actually looks like

Together with Aspina Fragile.
Compared to these grotesque guys, Ambient actually looks like a pretty tame design ^^;

The new Armored Core kit that comes out maybe once a quarter is the 063AN Ambient — a unit with an incredibly complex and flashy design, characterized by fin-like structures all over the body.

As you can see in the photos, even as a straight build it shows off a gorgeous color combination and intricate detail that puts it at the very top of the Armored Core kit lineup in terms of precision. The visual payoff right after finishing all those parts together is genuinely thrilling ^^ Kotobukiya kits can be a bit of a workout to build, but there's something really satisfying about how refined and spectacular they look when done.

As you'd expect from a design-focused kit, articulation isn't great — but the ankle joints, which move front and back independently, are fairly flexible, so the standing pose has a solid, grounded feel. The joint strength throughout the whole body is also very sturdy, which means it holds its angles well despite the complex design, and that's a big plus. The only downside is that some of the structures on the back feel a little loose and don't hold their position super firmly — but that's pretty much par for the course with most Armored Core kits ;;;

As for extra features, the over-boost cover on the back can be opened, and the three missile pod covers on the left side of the back open up as well. The assault rifle and laser rifle held in each arm are also incredibly detailed, so even without any extra weapons it still looks plenty cool. On top of that, joint parts are included to connect the separately sold Vanguard Over-Boost, and it locks onto Ambient's back quite solidly, letting you pull off some seriously awesome action poses.

With its massive parts count and extreme color separation that all comes together in the straight build, this is arguably one of the most spectacular kits ever made — and if you're into complex mecha model kits, this one comes highly recommended :-)

Armored Core Next 063AN Ambient | 2012. 5 | ¥5,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.