Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Upper body and head

Back and hair parts

Legs

Two face types are included, each with eye parts in 3 different directions.

The Z-Saber and Z-Buster included as weapons

A total of 9 hands are included.

Articulation is decent enough.

Rock Man Rockman Zero - The Z-Knuckle action from Rockman Zero 4. Apparently it's some kind of move where you steal an enemy'

The Z-Knuckle action from Rockman Zero 4. Apparently it's some kind of move where you steal an enemy's weapon.
The "Z" marking on the palm and the painted fingers really stand out.

Rock Man Rockman Zero - Z-Saber action pose (1/4)

Rock Man Rockman Zero - Z-Saber action pose (2/4)

Z-Saber action pose

Rock Man Rockman Zero - Z-Buster firing pose (1/3)

Z-Buster firing pose

Rock Man Rockman Zero - Aerial action pose using the Kotobukiya display stand (1/4)

Rock Man Rockman Zero - Aerial action pose using the Kotobukiya display stand (2/4)

Aerial action pose using the Kotobukiya display stand

Together with the original Rockman.

Rockman Zero, which debuted as a GBA game in 2002 as a follow-up to the classic Rockman series, has now been made into a plastic model kit. Compared to the original Rockman, Rockman Zero has a more colorful yet cynical design and expression, and this kit does a great job of capturing that vibe.

First off, it's noticeably larger than the original Rockman kit, and the color separation is so well done that even a straight build gives you a really colorful feel. Articulation is around upper-mid level — pretty solid overall — but the joints are quite stiff, which makes posing a bit of a struggle. It seems like they barely used any polycaps, which probably contributes to that. Better than being loose, sure, but these joints are seriously tight.

Weapons include the Z-Saber and Z-Buster, and a pre-painted hand is also included to recreate the Z-Knuckle. Overall, the kit is highly polished as an action figure assembly kit, and above all, even a straight build delivers a really sharp color scheme and clean proportions. If you're a Rockman Zero fan, this kit is absolutely worth picking up, and it's also a great recommendation for anyone who enjoys colorful buildable figures. :-)

Rock Man Rockman Zero | 2011. 10 | ¥3,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.