I had to pick up the 1/100 Trailblazer after building the Ruling.

Summary

The speaker shares their enthusiasm for the 'Trailblazer' model kit from the same company as 'Ruling', highlighting its impressive design and features despite being lighter in weight. They discuss the kit's interchangeable faces, eyes, and hands, noting the tight joints and the unique backpack with swords. The backpack, while having minor issues with secure attachment, adds to the model's appeal with its ability to store and display weapons. The summary also touches on the model's articulation and the provided stand for weapon display, expressing overall satisfaction with the kit's quality and design.

Takeaways

• 🤖 The speaker is discussing a model kit called the Trailblazer from the same company that made the Ruling.
• 📦 The Trailblazer was purchased shortly after completing the Ruling, and its size was a surprise to the speaker.
• 🔩 The Trailblazer has metal parts, unlike the Ruling, but it does not have the same heft or height.
• 🎨 The kit offers a choice of two different faces and various eye colors, with the speaker regretting their eye color choice.
• 🔨 The speaker notes that the Trailblazer has a detailed design with metallic red and green parts, lacking metal but with great detail.
• 🤲 The kit features good joint tightness, especially in the torso, which is important for the backpack's stability.
• 🔫 The Trailblazer comes with a beam rifle, which has swappable parts and stickers for customization.
• 👐 The hands of the model have swappable fingers and a ball joint, with an additional hinge in the thumb for more poseability.
• 🛡️ The backpack is a standout feature, but it has some issues with the attachment mechanism, causing instability.
• 🗡️ The backpack includes swords that can be stored and displayed, adding to the model's appeal.
• 🔧 The model comes with a stand to display the weapons separately, but it has limitations in the number of weapons it can display at once.

Q & A

What is the Trailblazer kit from the transcript?

The Trailblazer is a model kit from the same company as the Ruling, which the speaker has recently built and is impressed by its design and features.

How does the speaker compare the size of the Trailblazer to the Ruling?

The speaker was surprised by the size of the Trailblazer, expecting it to be similar to the Ruling but found it to be slightly larger.

What material differences did the speaker notice between the Trailblazer and the Ruling?

The speaker noticed that the Trailblazer does not have the same metal components as the Ruling, which affects its heft and height.

What unique feature does the Trailblazer have that the Ruling does not?

The Trailblazer has an amazing backpack, which is a standout feature not mentioned for the Ruling.

How many different faces does the Trailblazer kit come with?

The Trailblazer kit comes with two different faces, one with a blue chin and another smoother one.

What issue did the speaker encounter with the eyes of the Trailblazer?

The speaker regrets putting in yellow eyes, as they later discovered that clear blue eyes were included and would have been a better choice.

What are the speaker's thoughts on the articulation of the Trailblazer's feet?

The speaker does not wish for more foot articulation because with the backpack, the model would be prone to falling over.

What type of weapon is included with the Trailblazer kit?

The kit includes a beam rifle, which the speaker refers to as a 'beamerville,' and it has swappable hands for holding it securely.

What is special about the shoulder thrusters on the Trailblazer?

The shoulder thrusters are very detailed with a full-burning design, and they have tight joints, but they are primarily decorative.

What issue did the speaker find with the backpack's peg and key mechanism?

The peg's key mechanism on the bottom of the backpack is stripped away, causing it not to hold securely and easily fall off.

How does the backpack store additional weapons?

The backpack has storage for swords, and they are held in place by hands with pegs, including a touch of clear blue at the hilt for added detail.

What additional display options are provided for the Trailblazer's weapons?

A stand is included with adapters to display the weapons separately from the suit, but there are limitations due to the number of clear rods provided.