【The Legend of Heroes】 Limited-time reissue! Featuring fully articulated joints, interchangeable hands, and his signature Zemurian Stone tachi to recreate diverse in-game action scenes! Don't miss your chance to get Valimar again!

“What would happen if the machine I saw in the game suddenly appeared right before my eyes?” If you're a gamer, you've probably imagined this at least once. Having an existence you could only view through a screen take shape as something you can assemble with your own hands is a far more special experience than you might think. This MODEROID release of Valimar, the Ashen Knight, is an item that beautifully stirs those exact emotions. Anyone who played The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel likely felt a surge of excitement thinking, “Finally, it's here!” Valimar, who commanded an immense presence as one of the Seven Divine Knights, has made his debut as a plastic model. Furthermore, the appeal doesn't stop at just being given a physical form; it lies in how faithfully the kit captures the heavy density and quiet, intimidating aura that the machine originally possessed.

What makes Valimar so fascinating is that he didn't just debut as a giant weapon right from the start. He was a mysterious entity sleeping in the lowest depths of the Old Schoolhouse at Thors Military Academy. The lore that he initially appeared not as a complex machine, but as a mere knight statue, leaves a deep impression. When you think about it, it's a wondrous tale. A casually placed statue turning out to be a massive humanoid weapon capable of being piloted carries the pure romance of discovering a legendary existence hidden inside ancient ruins. Moreover, Valimar wasn't just a mindless machine; he possessed his own will and chose to acknowledge his Awakener. Knowing this background makes him look less like a mere robot model and more like an individual character, despite being a plastic kit.

Looking at this MODEROID version, the first thing that strikes you is the sheer beauty of the machine's contours. Standing at an overall height of approximately 165mm, it beautifully captures Valimar's uniquely sharp and sophisticated silhouette. The intricate engravings adorning each armor piece are particularly stunning to behold. While plastic models can sometimes suffer from flat, monotonous surfaces, this product feels completely different. The way shadows form depending on how the light hits it shifts the atmosphere with every viewing angle. When placed on your desk, it gives off a sensation less like it's “just on display” and more like it's “truly standing there.” Valimar's quiet dignity translates into a presence that transcends his physical size.

While simply admiring his completed form is highly appealing, the real fun of this model goes much further. Thanks to the fully articulated joints, you can recreate the various movements seen in the game. With interchangeable hand parts and his signature Zemurian Stone tachi included, you’ll naturally find yourself brainstorming ways to pose him. The taut tension of the moment he readies his blade, a pre-combat stance as if he's about to step forward, or a quiet, motionless posture—the expression of the same machine changes completely. This is the magic of plastic models. In the game, you can only see predetermined scenes, but with a model you built yourself, you are free to imagine the story that follows.

When people hear “plastic model,” some might worry that it looks difficult without painting. However, this kit utilizes multiple molding colors along with partially pre-painted parts. Because of this, simply assembling it yields a finish remarkably close to his on-screen appearance. Of course, the joy of painting remains for those who want to obsess over every fine detail, but the design is equally welcoming to those who just want to see Valimar take shape first. It leaves an impression of being crafted so that the satisfaction of completion shines through, rather than letting the difficulty take center stage.

Looking at this product feels less like purchasing a plastic model and more like welcoming Valimar himself into your space. Just as Rean was acknowledged as the Awakener in Trails of Cold Steel, the person assembling the kit spends dedicated time bonding with the machine. The process of connecting each part piece by piece and slowly approaching completion feels like a ritual to awaken a slumbering Divine Knight. And when finished, what stands before you might not be a mere model, but the Ashen Knight himself—the very entity that so many players journeyed alongside throughout their adventure.