Kotobukiya AUV SUSANOWO GUREN

The metallic red and black finish on the armor parts looks even better in person than on the box, and the bishoujo-style face plate has a surprising amount of detail for a kit this size. Took me an evening to snap together without glue, and the joints hold poses well enough to display on my shelf.

The poseable joints on this model actually hold their positions well, even with a weapon equipped. I was pleasantly surprised by the clean snap-fit assembly, no glue needed for the intricate armor parts.

The plastic quality on this kit feels premium for the price, and the bishoujo-style face parts are painted with surprising accuracy right out of the box. Assembly took me an afternoon, but the joints hold poses really well. Honestly, it’s the most fun I’ve had with a model in a while.