Frame Arms Girl x Nipako Project Architect - UNBOXING and Review!

Summary

In this video, the reviewer takes a close look at the Nippako Custom Architect Frame Arms Girl kit, a collaboration between Godhand's Nippako mascot and KOTOBUKIYA's Frame Arms Girl series. The review covers the kit's components, including detailed box art, parts from the original Architect kit and MSG weapons, and new custom pieces for a unique Nippako design. While the kit offers exciting customization options, including alternative weapons and face parts, the reviewer expresses some disappointment with the choice of the Architect model, feeling it doesn’t fully capture Nippako’s typically expressive nature. Overall, it's a solid kit for Frame Arms enthusiasts with good customization potential.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video showcases the Nippako custom Architect Frame Arms Girl kit, a collaboration between Nippako (Godhand mascot) and the popular Architect kit from Kotobukiya's Frame Arms Girl line.
• 😀 The kit features a combination of traditional Architect parts along with new MSG weapon accessories, such as drills and nippers, adding unique customization options.
• 😀 The box art is praised for its realistic style, showing a photograph of the kit with hobby tools and a cutting mat in the background, enhancing the presentation.
• 😀 The kit includes water slide decals for customization, including options for different eye designs to create a more Nippako-like appearance.
• 😀 The instruction manual features construction steps, an optional color guide, and decal placements, with an emphasis on adding Nippako's unique eye decals.
• 😀 The kit's parts include the standard Architect Frame Arms Girl pieces, plus MSG weapons and a few new custom parts specifically for this collaboration.
• 😀 Some parts of the kit, such as the white body sections, may require additional painting to be fully color accurate to the sample images on the box.
• 😀 The custom weapons include a spring-loaded drill, optional claw parts, and a blade weapon, all of which are customizable for different poses and configurations.
• 😀 The kit offers a lot of leftover parts, which can be used for further customization or for creating a secondary kit with different colors or additional weapons.
• 😀 While the Architect kit is not as expressive as some other Frame Arms Girls, it was chosen for this collaboration due to its iconic status, though more expressive face options would have been preferable for Nippako fans.

Q & A

What makes the Nippako Custom Architect Frame Arms Girl kit special?

The Nippako Custom Architect kit is a collaboration between Nipako, the mascot of the Godhand Corporation, and the Architect model from Kotobukiya’s Frame Arms Girl line. It combines the design of the Architect with custom MSG (Model Support Goods) weapons and new parts, offering both a unique aesthetic and customization options for hobbyists.

How does the box art enhance the overall experience of building the kit?

The box art features a real photograph of the kit, set against a background with hobby tools and a cutting mat. This realistic, detailed presentation helps set the tone for the kit and offers a glimpse of how the final model might look when fully assembled, adding to the excitement and expectations for the build.

What customization options are available with this kit?

The kit offers several customization options, including a choice between different weapons such as the drill and nippers or the optional claw. Additionally, parts like the arms and knees can be swapped to allow further customization, and the model includes leftover parts to mix and match, creating different color variations or custom configurations.

What is the significance of the water slide decals included with the kit?

The water slide decals are important because they allow for additional detailing, such as creating Nippako’s signature eye design. These decals help enhance the accuracy of the kit’s appearance, especially for hobbyists looking to create a more personalized or color-accurate model.

How does the motorized feature of the drill weapon work?

The drill weapon includes a small motor that allows it to spin when activated. This adds an interactive, functional aspect to the kit, making it more engaging and giving the model a more dynamic, mechanical feel, enhancing the overall build experience.

Does the Nippako Custom Architect kit require any painting for color accuracy?

Yes, the kit does require some painting for color accuracy, as certain sections of the model that should be blue or gray are molded in white. Hobbyists who want the model to match the box art or other reference images will need to do some masking and painting to achieve the desired look.

What is the main difference between the Nippako Custom Architect and the original Architect kit?

The Nippako Custom Architect is a special version of the original Architect kit, featuring new parts like a Nippako-themed head, hair, and custom MSG weapons. The color scheme is also different, with Godhand-themed blue and white parts, and it includes additional customization options like decals for creating a Nippako-themed face.

What is the price of the Nippako Custom Architect kit?

The listed price for the Nippako Custom Architect kit is 5200 Japanese Yen. This price is typical for a high-quality Frame Arms Girl kit with additional features and customization options.

Are there any optional face and hand parts in the kit?

Yes, the kit includes optional face and hand parts. There are different face options available, though they are not highly expressive, as the Architect character is typically more stoic. The hand parts come in various forms, including open hands, closed fists, and hands for holding weapons.

What are some of the drawbacks or concerns with this kit?

One concern is the choice of the Architect character for the Nippako collaboration, as the Architect’s typically neutral, stoic expression contrasts with the more bubbly or expressive nature of the Nippako character. Additionally, the kit may require some painting to match the color accuracy of the reference images, which may not appeal to all modelers.