Premium Bandai HG 1/35 Code Geass Zi-Apollo

The build was surprisingly smooth for a premium kit, and the metallic gold accents on the chest really pop. I'm thrilled with how it looks on my shelf, and the wait was totally worth it.

I was a bit nervous about the 6–8 week wait, but the kit’s engineering is so crisp once it arrived—each joint clicks into place perfectly. The sculpted chest emblem and clean plastic finish make it stand out on my shelf without any paint.

The panel separation on this Zi-Apollo is incredibly clean for a 1/35 kit, and the articulation in the shoulders holds poses way better than I expected. The 6-8 week wait was a bit of a drag, but the build itself went together without a single seam line needing work.