Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Various angles (1/6)

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Various angles (2/6)

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Various angles (3/6)

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Various angles (4/6)

Various angles

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Detail shots (1/4)

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

The original Tellus weapons and hands are included as well.

Configured with the original Tellus weapons

Weapons carried over from the Tellus Gunmetal Version

Gunmetal Version laser rifle and pulse gun

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - The Gunmetal Version's Raider lets you choose left or right backpack mounting

The Gunmetal Version's Raider lets you choose left or right backpack mounting position by swapping parts.
(As I always say, it's "RADAR," not "Raider" — I majored in radar systems, so..)

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - The Gunmetal Version's stabilizer can be mounted by swapping out the rear par

The Gunmetal Version's stabilizer can be mounted by swapping out the rear parts together.

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - The Armored Core Weapon Unit 16 - Hi Laser Rifle is also included. (1/3)

The Armored Core Weapon Unit 16 - Hi Laser Rifle is also included.

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - The deploy gimmicks for the missiles, backpack, and Hi Laser Cannon are the s

The deploy gimmicks for the missiles, backpack, and Hi Laser Cannon are the same as before.

Same articulation as before

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Hi Laser Rifle attack pose (1/3)

Hi Laser Rifle attack pose

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Pulse Gun + Hi Laser Cannon attack pose (1/3)

Pulse Gun + Hi Laser Cannon attack pose

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Action poses with the original Tellus version (1/3)

Action poses with the original Tellus version

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. - Alongside the original Tellus. The main body is identical — this version just

Alongside the original Tellus.
The main body is identical — this version just adds a few extra weapons.

This kit is the Tellus Full Package Ver. released as part of the Armored Core NEXT series. It's based on the Tellusreleased in 2007, with a variety of weapons added to the lineup. It comes as a full package version with the addition of weapons from the Tellus Gunmetal Version, plus the Armored Core Weapon Unit 16 - Hi Laser Rifle.

The weapons carried over from the Tellus Gunmetal Version include the laser rifle, pulse gun, Raider, and rear skirt stabilizer. Everything else — the main body, standard weapons, molded colors, and included parts — is completely identical to the original. The detail and color separation still stand out, but the articulation feels a bit restricted due to the hefty proportions. The joint strength isn't loose per se, but given the overall bulk, holding certain poses can feel a little iffy. In particular, the shoulder joints struggle to hold up when you're posing with heavy weapons held horizontally — in my case, I ended up placing a clear stand under the weapons for the photos.

So after 17 years, they've brought the Tellus back as a reissue and packed in weapons from multiple versions to put out this Full Package Ver. That said, the price jump is a bit rough — it's gone from ¥3,800 all the way up to ¥9,800, which is clearly reflecting inflation. Even accounting for the extra weapons, that's roughly double the original price. Still, if you've been waiting for an Armored Core kit reissue, you'll probably just be glad it's back at all. :-)

Armored Core Next Y01-Tellus Full Package Ver. | 2024. 5 | ¥9,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.