Anyone who used to watch ”Danball Senki” has probably felt their heart race at least once. LBX Achilles, which fought alongside the protagonist Ban Yamano, has reappeared as the high-end model ”Hyper Function.” The big point of attention is that it is not a mere reissue, but has been brought back as a special model with a high level of perfection that will satisfy modern plastic model fans. Anticipation builds even before opening the box, and after completion, you can experience a presence as if it jumped straight out of the world of the anime.

One of the biggest highlights of this model is the precisely reproduced core skeleton. Although the internal structure usually becomes invisible once a standard plastic model is completed, this product allows you to fully enjoy its mechanical charm. The frame with fine details is well worth seeing, and it has plenty of appreciation value even before attaching the armor. It makes you feel as if you are looking at a machine under maintenance, resulting in a finish that is irresistible for mech lovers. The process of attaching the armor frame to the core skeleton and transforming it into its final form can be called the true pleasure of this product. Since the armor can be smoothly attached and detached, you can continue to enjoy the internal structure even after completion. Even the time spent wondering, ”Should I display it in its frame state, or in its fully armed state?” feels enjoyable. Watching Achilles come together piece by piece through assembly truly makes you feel as though you have become an LBX developer yourself.

When you pick up the completed Achilles, the first thing that surprises you is its wide range of motion. Not to mention the arms and legs, the entire body moves very freely, allowing you to recreate numerous action scenes shown in the anime. It looks cool just standing there, but when you pose it charging with its lance or holding its shield forward to defend, the impact increases all at once. The level of perfection is such that you will involuntarily want to change its pose over and over again, thinking, ”Can it really move this much?”

What deserves special attention is the fabric cloak. Because it can recreate natural movements that are difficult to express with plastic, you can create an atmosphere as if it is fluttering in the wind despite being static. Furthermore, the attachment part is also movable, making its compatibility with action poses outstanding. The addition of the cloak emphasizes the heroic nature unique to Achilles, greatly improving the sense of satisfaction when displaying it. Of course, the armaments that are indispensable when talking about Achilles are also included. The Achilles Lance, which projects a sharp presence, and the Achilles Shield, which serves as the cornerstone of defense, are bundled together, allowing you to display it while remembering the impressive battle scenes from the series. Just by having it hold its weapons, the atmosphere completely changes, and you can feel a power as if it is about to leap into the battlefield at any moment. In addition, highly expressive hand parts are also provided, so you can be particular about detailed presentations.

When making plastic models, some people might feel anxious, thinking, ”If I do not paint it, it won't look like the official design.” However, this product reproduces Achilles' coloring at a high level through multi-color molding. Therefore, it looks good enough just by assembling it, resulting in a finish that even beginners can be satisfied with. Of course, the fun of painting the fine details to create your own unique unit is also left open, making it a specification that a wide range of users can enjoy. Not only the finished product, but you can also feel the dedication in the packaging. The full-color package not only enhances the joy of ownership, but also has a strong presence even if displayed unopened. Just looking at the box placed on the shelf will likely revive the world of Danball Senki that you were once crazy about.

Hyper Function LBX Achilles possesses a level of perfection that does not end with mere nostalgia. Every element is put together at a high standard, including the precise core skeleton, freely adjustable mobility performance, the realistic fabric cloak, and the weapon parts that enable scenes from the anime to be recreated. It is a unit that can be recommended not only to people who used to watch the anime in the past, but also to those who have newly taken an interest in Danball Senki now. When you have the completed Achilles in front of your eyes, it is a high-end model filled with such charm that you will naturally feel, ”Achilles is cool after all.”