As the proud owner of several prior BBY-01 Yamato kits and toys, I can say without reservation that the Yamato GX-64 definitely leaves them all in the dust. It is based on the ship as seen in the new Space Battleship Yamato 2199 anime series and its finer details accurately reflect the weapons and other systems as seen on the show. To this are added remote control activated lighting, music and sound effects that make it the most attractive and interactive Yamato display piece yet released.
Whenever I buy a light and sound display piece like this, I always expect it to be a bit toyish in appearance. This version of the Yamato is nothing of the sort. It is just as detailed as the Bandai model kits, though it does lack some of the minor hull markings present as decals on those kits. So far as details go: there are swappable versions of the anchors, with chains or without; the ship's stabilizer wings can be inserted into spring closed slots in the sides of the ship; the guns are fully pose-able; there are six fighters that can be mounted on the base or on separate stands; there is a door in the hull which allows a view of the hangar and the hangar door on the bottom of the ship opens as well; and the smokestack missiles can be extended a bit to make them visible. Lighting effects include the bridges, the engines and the wave motion gun. Sound effects include the different gun and torpedo firing noises, launch engine sound effects and the alert klaxon. Five musical themes are also included.
Minor, press-fit assembly is required. A good small Phillips-head screwdriver is a must to keep from stripping the screw which allows access to the Yamato's batter compartment. Overall, the pointy, pokey bits can be a bit delicate, but that's only a problem while dusting thanks to the remote control effects which allow the ship's sound and light effects to be operated without manipulating the model. 4 AAA batteries are also required.
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Best model ive ever bought Well constructed and a delight
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