Premium Bandai HG 1/144 Leo-R

Building the arms was surprisingly satisfying—the shoulder joint clicks together with a reassuring snap that other kits in this grade often lack. The olive green plastic has a nice matte finish out of the box, too.

The joints on this Leo-R are surprisingly tight for a High Grade, so posing it with the shield feels solid without any wobble. Build took me an evening, and the panel lines on the torso really pop once you detail them.

Finally got my hands on this Premium Bandai Leo-R and the panel lines are crisp enough that even my shaky hands could detail it cleanly. The extra armor pieces swap in without any sanding, which was a pleasant surprise for a HG kit. Build took about three relaxed evenings and it poses way better tha