This kit, which models the Unicorn Gundam 02 Banshee Norn from ”Mobile Suit Gundam UC” in its final battle specification with a special coating, emits an extraordinary presence from the moment the box is opened. As soon as the parts reproducing the deep navy blue and sharp gold with plating spread across your field of vision, an intensity wafts out that convinces you, ”This is no mere limited edition.” Its profoundness is not just flashy; it feels as if the very story carried by the Banshee has permeated the parts, and just by picking them up, the tension of the final phase quietly rises.

The special coating, which can be called the hallmark of this kit, is a high-gloss surface treatment that is not just for show; it is finished to make you visually perceive even a weight and hardness reminiscent of metal. As the depth of the navy and the sharpness of the gold show different expressions every time the angle is changed, it creates a presence as if the armor itself possesses a will. The way a ”deep brilliance,” which cannot be fully expressed with standard molding colors, envelops the entire model and naturally highlights its majesty as a final battle specification, most succinctly tells of this model's specialness.

The luxury of the included armaments is also not to be missed. In addition to iconic equipment such as the Armed Armor XC and Armed Armor DE, a wide range of weapons that evoke the story, such as the Beam Magnum and Revolving Launcher, are provided, making you naturally recall the narrative while assembling and thinking, ”Which scene would this armament be from?” Furthermore, the inclusion of a swap-out gimmick to attach the Beam Jutte to the Revolving Launcher increases the freedom of posing after completion, and the ability to express the multifaceted image of the ”fighting form” of the final battle specification Banshee Norn is extremely appealing.

What further enhances the luxurious specifications are the mirror-finish water-transfer decals. As they are carefully applied to the curved surfaces and edges of the armor, the points that reflect light increase and the quality of the brilliance becomes richer, transforming its appearance after completion into something even more sophisticated. The decaling process itself takes time, but there is a sense of satisfaction the moment you finish applying them that makes you think, ”I’m glad I finished it to this extent,” allowing you to quietly savor the true pleasure of the act of ”finishing a model into a completed work.”

Despite being 1/144 scale, the internal structure and part separation are extremely precise, and as can be seen from the fact that the target age is set at 15 and up, it is packed with challenging assembly steps. While designed to be assembled without glue, the fit of each part is solid, providing a pleasant sensation as if the model is responding to your hand movements during the work. When finished by layering every detail, a sense of accomplishment remains that feels more like having ”constructed” it rather than just having ”made” it. Looking at the finished product, the dark brilliance and dignified aura of the Banshee Norn seem to dwell within it, radiating a presence that makes it impossible to look away for a while.