An existence that steals the heart of any giant robot fan at least once, that is the Ideon appearing in “Space Runaway Ideon.” In the series, it is depicted as a giant god harboring power that far exceeds human imagination, and is still talked about even now due to its grand scale and mystery. Such a legendary robot has arrived as “MODEROID Mini Combination Transformation Ideon,” which combines the joy of assembly and the charm of transformation and combination. Anticipation rises even before opening the box, but once you actually start assembling it, you will be surprised by its high level of completion. While adopting a compact size with a head height of approximately 130 mm, this kit is not a mere display model. It radiates a firm presence after completion, holding the power to naturally gather gazes if displayed on a shelf. Just because it became smaller does not mean its charm has been downscaled; rather, the essence unique to Ideon is tightly packed inside the limited size. The proportions of each section are also exceptionally well-balanced, brilliantly expressing the majestic figure shown in the series.

The true pleasure of this product must be precisely the gimmick where the three machines—Ideo Delta, Ideo Nova, and Ideo Buster—combine into Ideon while actually transforming. Moreover, astonishingly, there is no need to use surplus parts or perform part swapping. The flow completed by transforming each mecha and combining them just as they are lets you taste a sensation as if replicating the launch scene from the series. While complex transformation mechanisms are not rare in recent plastic models, the point that this kit realizes both ease of play and a high level of completion is extremely charming.

Among plastic model beginners, some might feel anxious, thinking, “Won't the appearance look poor unless it's painted?” However, since this product has pre-colored parts and stickers prepared in addition to the molding colors, you can enjoy a finish close to the image in the series even without special techniques. Looking at the completed figure, the neatness of the color separation stands out, allowing you to obtain a sense of satisfaction as if painting had been applied. Because you can concentrate on assembly, you can fully enjoy the pure joy of completing Ideon. The fun does not end even after completion. Since each joint is articulation-capable, you can enjoy not only making it stand but also various posing. Not to mention the figure standing proudly upright, by making it take powerful poses reminiscent of combat scenes, you can produce the overwhelming sense of intimidation unique to Ideon. Because consideration is given to articulation despite being a combining robot, the capability to discover new expressions every time you display it is also an appeal.

To begin with, Ideon is not a mere giant robot. It is a legacy of a super-civilization constructed by the Sixth Civilization that existed in the far past, and is a special existence powered by a localized concentration of awareness called “Ide.” Its massive body boasts a scale exceeding 100 meters, demonstrating overwhelming combat capabilities. Precisely because it is a robot with such grand settings, it must be deeply engraved in the memories of many fans. Picking up this kit lets you taste a sensation of completing the legendary giant god holding a long history and story with your own hands, rather than simply assembling a plastic model. Without being troubled over a storage space like with large-scale models, yet being able to firmly enjoy the charms of robot toys—transformation, combination, and articulation—is the major strength of this MODEROID Mini Combination Transformation Ideon. Because it combines both collectibility to enjoy by gazing and the joy of playing by touching, it can be recommended not to mention long-time Ideon fans but also to people who will touch the work from now on.

The prediction that “it might be unsatisfying because it's compact” is completely overturned before this kit. Inside the small body, transformation, combination, articulation, and the impact unique to Ideon are condensed, offering a sense of satisfaction to the extent that you involuntarily gaze intently at it the moment it is completed. An item where the grand romance held by the legendary giant god can be fully savored on top of a desk—that is the MODEROID Mini Combination Transformation Ideon.