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The Bandai Namco Pokemon model kits always vary in complexity, even if you’re going with one of the standard ones and not a Quick kit. Sometimes there might be an accessory. A variant may include its prior evolutions. The Meowscarada Pokemon model kit is one that can be a little more intricate at times, due to the implementation of some elements for this cat character.
To start, this is a simple model kit like many of Bandai Namco’s, so you don’t need to worry too much if it’s your first one. I do recommend having nippers, as there are some parts on the runners that are quite small. Tweezers are handy as well, since a few stickers for the paws are tiny. But no glue is needed and, honestly, you won’t need any paint or sandpaper either.
At a glance, the Meowscarada Pokemon model kit might not look all that complex. There are really only four different colors for the runners, which are black, white, pink, and green. There are no waterslide decals. The only options are stickers. Everything snaps together. However, the execution helps showcase the extra bit of care that does come up. This is reflected in the cape, which features leaf veins to add additional texture to the interior. Parts are included to add extra flare to the arm parts as well. The flower bulb is a separate floating entity attached via translucent plastic attached to the back of the figure that can be adjusted for different poses.
When you get to certain parts of the build, however, there are notable parts in which Bandai Namco used extra pieces instead of stickers to add a little more embellishment. The nose for this cat Pokemon is a separate piece of small plastic that needs to be carefully placed into the green A2 piece that peeks through the character’s “mask.” Because it’s so small, I suggest keeping the piece in the runner and trying to properly aim and attach it to the green piece while still connected so it doesn’t get lost.
That kind of care is also required for the stickers. These are in place for the eyes, mouth, claws, and paw pads. All if these are incredibly small. One of the more efficient means of dealing with them that I employed was keeping them on the runners. Have the tweezers on hand for peeling them off. This allows more careful placement in the proper spots.
Once you do get the more delicate parts completed, the Meowscarada Pokemon model kit really starts feeling satisfying. There are a lot of points of articulation here. The head turns at the neck, you have two face parts for expressions, you can turn the paws at the wrists, the elbows and shoulders move, and legs bend at the hips, knees, and ankles. It allows for a lot of possibilities.
Meowscarada is one of those detailed Bandai Namco Pokemon model kits that really does the cat character justice. It’s satisfying to put together. It’s not too difficult a build, so anyone could pick it up. The finished character also looks really great, so you have a figure that looks good when displayed thanks to the number of poses possible. It’s just handled very well.
The Pokemon Meowscarada model kit is available now worldwide.
