One of the indispensable machines when talking about “Mobile Police Patlabor the Movie” is the Type Zero. Appearing in a position different from the Ingram that active as a symbol of justice, that machine, which gave an intense tension to the story, has been realized in three dimensions without losing its unique charm while being cutely deformed in Kotobukiya's D-Style series. What you feel the moment you open the box is that it is not just a simple SD arrangement model, but a plastic model packed with a deep understanding and love for the work.

The charm of the D-Style series lies in the point that while arranging into a cute body proportion, it firmly retains the characteristics of the original mechanic design. The Type Zero is no exception, and its smart head shape and refined silhouette designed as an advanced model of the Ingram are beautifully expressed. Despite being in a compact form, the high level of perfection where you can tell it is the Type Zero at a single glance is nothing short of superb. Because it is a small model, reproducing detailed characteristics is difficult, but a commitment to uncompromising sculpting is conveyed from this kit.

One of the scenes that anyone who watched the movie cannot forget would be the runaway state of the Type Zero. In this product, that impressive appearance can be recreated by swapping the head parts. It is also interesting to compare it side-by-side with the normal state, and the fun of displaying it while recalling the tense scenes in the film expands. The point that it can recreate even the important drama of the work, not just making the machine three-dimensional, is a very pleasing point for fans.

The included stun stick and dedicated shield cannot be overlooked either. With equipment characteristic of a police Labor provided, you can recreate the scenes of its active role in the film in various ways. In particular, the figure holding the shield stands out the fearless impression unique to the Type Zero, making you feel a certain impact despite being a deformed model. Because the impression changes significantly depending on the display angle and posing, it is finished as a kit that can be enjoyed for a long time even after completion.

Speaking of the Type Zero, many people may think of the impressive movement of sharply piercing the opponent. This product comes with hand-knife style hand parts and wrist extension parts, allowing you to recreate the spear-hand pose that left a strong impression in the film. By adding these detailed reproduction elements, a dynamic display that goes beyond just making it stand becomes possible. Fans who know the work well will likely feel the value of this gimmick more strongly.

There are not a few people who are interested in plastic models but lack confidence in painting or detailed finishing. However, in this kit, the camera eye, the black areas on the shoulders, the red patrol lights, the gray areas of the joints, etc., are pre-painted, making it a sufficiently good-looking finished product simply by assembling it. Furthermore, because the markings on the back of the machine and the dedicated shield are also reproduced by pad printing, you can enjoy a finish close to the image in the film without doing detailed work. The charm lies in the exquisite balance that is friendly to beginners and gives a sense of satisfaction to veterans.

Large models have a powerful impact, but people often worry about where to display them. In that respect, because the D-Style series is put together in a compact size, you can casually display it on a desk or a shelf. Since you can enjoy the collection without taking up space, displaying it lined up with other Labors or robot models is also recommended. Coupled with an easily affordable price range, it has become a very attractive presence as the first step of a collection.

“D-Style AV-X0 ZERO Type Zero” is a plastic model that balances cute deformation and work reproduction at a high level. It has a finish as if the eeriness and beauty possessed by the machine Type Zero, and the overwhelming presence it unleashed in the movie, were condensed into a palm size. The fun of assembling, the joy of displaying, and the satisfaction of deciding a pose while imagining scenes from the movie. This kit, which allows you to experience all of those, can truly be called a machine that fans who love “Mobile Police Patlabor the Movie” would definitely want to keep on hand.