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Nuts Planet 1:20 (90mm) Exo Suit Light Armour Figure.
Company: Nuts Planet.
Catalogue Ref: GC90-001.
Sculptor: Ki yeol Yoon.
Box Art: Ki yeol Yoon.
Material: Resin.
Price: £48.25 (HIstorex Agents)
Availability: (UK) Historex Agents/El Greco/SK Miniatures.
Forward. What an incredibly busy and productive year its proving to be for Nuts Planet. Whilst I have reviewed a number of figures from several of their intriguing and diverse range, this is their first release, and my first review from their all new Ghost Company line up. If I were to categorise the figure I guess it would fall under military Sci Fi, this lends the figure well for being used in any number of settings and should prove a popular subject choice among modellers. Lets take a closer look and see if the figure holds up to the high standards we have come to expect from the company.
First Impressions. The boxing and packaging remains the same as it is throughout the range, in other words it’s pretty darn good! In fact in my opinion Nuts Planet provide some of the most practical and appealing boxing available. The sturdy cardboard does an excellent job of protecting the enclosed resin pieces while the impressive artwork of Ki yeol Yoon really does give a dramatic impact.
Inside the box the majority of the resin pieces are further protected not only by being placed in zip lock bags but also by being placed between layers of sponge. Only the large pieces are unbagged but this works perfectly well and once more ensured everything arrived in perfect condition with no damage or missing parts.
The Figure. This is a kit requiring assembly and consisting of X12 individual resin pieces cast in a light grey colour. There are no assembly instructions but it is obvious from the box art how the kit goes together. The box art also acts as a guide for painting. The resin is of a superb quality and a dream to work with. I could find no faults in any of the pieces with seam lines kept to the absolute minimum and flash non existent.
Main Body. (photo below) As soon as you take this part out of the box you realize what an imposing and highly impressive piece this is having been sculpted with outstanding skill from Ki yeol Yoon. Cast to a very high quality, regardless of the angle you view it from it positively bursts with intricate and extraordinary detail. Viewed from the front the lightly armoured mechanical suit looks superb with all of the accessories attached.
(photo below) viewed from the back and the detail remains highly impressive. The clothing worn under the suit shows very natural looking folds and creases while the various utility pieces continues to add depth and interest.
(photo below) the exo suit is just a brilliant concept that is brimming with detail. It has been sculpted over the under layer of clothing in such a way that it literally ‘jumps out’ adding a very realistic appearance.
(photo below) the combination of light armoured suit and the light utility clothing worn under works very well indeed.
(photo below) a close up of the exo suits mechanical features.
(photo below) straps, pouches, accessories…… all add to the overall highly detailed appearance.
(photo below) close up…… the detail remains sharp and well defined, very nice casting with little needed in the way of clean up and preparation. The interlocking system for attachment of the arms works well being precise with a snug fit.
(photo below) a good combination, the figure and base work well together, this is going to form an impressive display piece.
Company: Nuts Planet.
Catalogue Ref: GC90-001.
Sculptor: Ki yeol Yoon.
Box Art: Ki yeol Yoon.
Material: Resin.
Price: £48.25 (HIstorex Agents)
Availability: (UK) Historex Agents/El Greco/SK Miniatures.
Forward. What an incredibly busy and productive year its proving to be for Nuts Planet. Whilst I have reviewed a number of figures from several of their intriguing and diverse range, this is their first release, and my first review from their all new Ghost Company line up. If I were to categorise the figure I guess it would fall under military Sci Fi, this lends the figure well for being used in any number of settings and should prove a popular subject choice among modellers. Lets take a closer look and see if the figure holds up to the high standards we have come to expect from the company.
First Impressions. The boxing and packaging remains the same as it is throughout the range, in other words it’s pretty darn good! In fact in my opinion Nuts Planet provide some of the most practical and appealing boxing available. The sturdy cardboard does an excellent job of protecting the enclosed resin pieces while the impressive artwork of Ki yeol Yoon really does give a dramatic impact.
Inside the box the majority of the resin pieces are further protected not only by being placed in zip lock bags but also by being placed between layers of sponge. Only the large pieces are unbagged but this works perfectly well and once more ensured everything arrived in perfect condition with no damage or missing parts.
The Figure. This is a kit requiring assembly and consisting of X12 individual resin pieces cast in a light grey colour. There are no assembly instructions but it is obvious from the box art how the kit goes together. The box art also acts as a guide for painting. The resin is of a superb quality and a dream to work with. I could find no faults in any of the pieces with seam lines kept to the absolute minimum and flash non existent.
Main Body. (photo below) As soon as you take this part out of the box you realize what an imposing and highly impressive piece this is having been sculpted with outstanding skill from Ki yeol Yoon. Cast to a very high quality, regardless of the angle you view it from it positively bursts with intricate and extraordinary detail. Viewed from the front the lightly armoured mechanical suit looks superb with all of the accessories attached.
(photo below) viewed from the back and the detail remains highly impressive. The clothing worn under the suit shows very natural looking folds and creases while the various utility pieces continues to add depth and interest.
(photo below) the exo suit is just a brilliant concept that is brimming with detail. It has been sculpted over the under layer of clothing in such a way that it literally ‘jumps out’ adding a very realistic appearance.
(photo below) the combination of light armoured suit and the light utility clothing worn under works very well indeed.
(photo below) a close up of the exo suits mechanical features.
(photo below) straps, pouches, accessories…… all add to the overall highly detailed appearance.
(photo below) close up…… the detail remains sharp and well defined, very nice casting with little needed in the way of clean up and preparation. The interlocking system for attachment of the arms works well being precise with a snug fit.
(photo below) a good combination, the figure and base work well together, this is going to form an impressive display piece.
