Anyone who has played ”ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON” probably braces themselves just by catching a glimpse of ”AAP07: BALTEUS.” Many players likely remember the sense of pressure the first moment they confronted it, or being at the mercy of its relentless stream of attacks. Hearing that such an intense boss has been turned into a figure in the SMP series is enough to raise expectations all on its own. This product is not just a simple figure; the powerful silhouette shown in the game and the density of its armaments are meticulously expressed, resulting in a finish that delivers a presence as if it jumped right out of the game screen.

A particular point to focus on in this kit is that the numerous weapons covering its entire body are firmly recreated. By swapping parts, you can recreate the deployed state of the 156-cell missile launcher or the memorable variable ultra-high-temperature burner, allowing you to imagine a different combat scene each time you display it. The charm is that it doesn't just end with displaying it; even the time spent thinking about how to showcase it—such as ”Let's try the missile deployment state today” or ”Next, let's recreate the pose right before it unleashes flames”—turns into enjoyment. Since you can decide on a pose while recalling the tense battles in the game, it is a model you can play with for a long time even after completion.

Ingenuity has also been poured into the included pedestal, and by rearranging it, it is possible to display the main body tilted to the left or right. Even a slight change in the angle greatly alters the impression, allowing you to create a sense of dynamism as if it is maneuvering through the air at high speed, or a sense of tension unique to being in the middle of battle. It is powerful when viewed from the front, but displaying it at a bit of an angle allows you to simultaneously feel the weightiness and mobility characteristic of a gigantic weapon, offering new discoveries every time you look at it. Because its expression changes depending on the display location and background, the satisfaction as a collection will be extremely high.

BALTEUS appears as a special forces unmanned craft possessed by the Planetary Closure Administration, standing as an impressive boss before many players. Unlike the heavy armed helicopter or the Juggernaut, its appearance as a humanoid mobile weapon dominating the battlefield is highly distinctive, emitting a unique presence that is not an AC. Its ingenious design cuts a conspicuous figure even within the game, and the intricately arranged weapons and armor configurations strongly captivate the hearts of mechanical design lovers. That is precisely why the sense of satisfaction when holding it in your hands as a three-dimensional object is immense, making it an item where you can enjoy the fun of ”collecting a formidable enemy.”

Thanks to the precise sculpting unique to SMP, the distinctive form and powerful armaments that BALTEUS possesses are carefully recreated down to the fine details. As you gaze intently at the completed figure, your eyes will also be drawn to the structure of the armor and the detailed charms of the design that you might not have noticed during the game, giving you a sensation that deepens your understanding of the work even further. Whether you display it while recalling memories of the battle, or appreciate it purely as a mechanical model, this is a highly complete kit that offers various ways to enjoy it. For those who want to feel the world of ”ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON” close at hand, it can be said to be a presence that will become the center of their collection.