HG Amplified IMGN Ryuoumaru

I wasn't sure how the "Amplified" redesign would look, but the sculpted dragon details on the armor are really striking in person. The joints click together firmly, and I appreciated how the parts came on securely without needing glue. It's a fun, satisfying build that looks incredible on my shelf.

I was a bit worried about the joints being too tight, but the articulation on this Ryuoumaru is surprisingly smooth for a High Grade kit. The metallic gold plastic really pops on the shelf without needing any paint.

The build was pretty straightforward for an HG, but I wish the instructions were a little clearer on some of the smaller parts. It looks great on the shelf once it's done, though the articulation in the legs is a bit stiff.