REVIEW Figure-rise Standard Chuatury [ Chuchu ] Panlunch, Bandai

This is review of plastic model kit Bandai Figure-rise Standard Chuatury [ Chuchu ] Panlunch from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.

Bandai Figure-rise Standard Chuatury [ Chuchu ] Panlunch Review

The Figure-rise Standard Witch from Mercury series introduces new kits, such as Suletta and Miorine. This time, Chuchu, also known as Chuatury Panlunch, joins the lineup. Priced at 4180 yen, this kit offers a unique addition to the collection.

Kit Accessories and Features

The kit comes with various accessories, including two replacement faces (decals), a student notebook holder, grasping hand, left pointing hand, left chin resting hand, handle, and a jacket for crouching and sitting poses. Additionally, waist parts for crouching and sitting poses, a student notebook, two types of wrenches, and six action bases are included. Notably, there are no surplus parts.

Stickers provided include foil stickers for clothing lines and student notebooks, along with water transfer decals for face parts. The student handbook features standard designs as well as one with Suletta & Aerial's PV printed on it. The kit offers eight types of line-of-sight decals, providing expressive options.

Character Description and Design

Chuchu, a pilot from the Earth Dormitory, is depicted in the same uniform as previous kits but with a distinct addition of a large jacket, altering her appearance significantly. Notably, her shorter stature, fluffy head, and voluminous jacket set her apart from other characters in the series.

Assembly and Articulation

Assembly closely follows previous Figure-rise Witch from Mercury kits, resembling the 30MS construction. Joints consist of KPS, with the main body utilizing ABS while the action base is made of ABS.

The kit offers expressive articulation, though slightly hindered by the jacket. However, with special replacement parts, natural sitting and crouching poses are achievable, enhancing display options.

Detailed Examination

The kit's components are meticulously crafted, with attention to detail evident in the sculpting of the uniform, pom-poms, and accessories. Despite limitations in movement due to the jacket, the kit offers versatility through interchangeable parts for different poses.

Summary

The Figure-rise Standard Chuatury Panlunch kit presents a welcome addition to the Witch from Mercury series. While articulation may be somewhat restricted by the jacket, the inclusion of replacement parts for sitting and crouching poses enhances posing possibilities. Overall, this kit offers a satisfying build experience and ample opportunities for customization and display.