This is a Spinatio with special specifications that is equipped with enhanced armaments specialized for short-to-medium-range combat. It is used for a wide range of operations such as surprise attacks against enemy territory and base defense. The standard Knight Sword is a physical blade with the same hardness as the unit's exterior armor. Its shape is different from the Sengoku Sword, has edges on both sides, and the blade has a longer and sharper design.
What's in the box (sprues and other parts)
A1 : Standard Spinatio sprue. [Navy]
A2 : Standard Spinatio Sprue (for the visor). [Clear blue]
B1 : Standard Spinatio Sprue. [Metallic Gray] Includes chest parts and an arm and a leg.
B2 : Standard Spinatio Sprue. [Metallic Gray] Includes the other arm and leg.
C1 : Standard 30MM Joint 2 sprue. [Metallic dark gray]
D1 : Knight type exclusive parts. [Metallic Gray] Includes armor parts for the body, one side of the limbs and side skirts, and a shield.
D2 : Knight type exclusive parts. [Metallic Gray] Includes the armor parts for the other side of the limbs and side skirt.
D3 : Knight type exclusive parts. [Navy] Front skirts and the comb on the helmet is molded in navy blue plastic.
Detailed Parts Review
The mech itself is standard Spinatio fare molded in navy blue and metallic gray for outer parts, and metallic dark gray for the frame.
Finished mech without additional Knight type equipment.
All the knight type armor laid out.
Torso gets chest and back armor. Waist gets single codpiece, two front skirts, side skirts on each side, and a single back skirt armor part.
Each arm gets spaulder made of front and back piece, and a vambrace.
Legs only gets one greave each.
Head gets three parts. Comb, and two parts for the faceplate. Faceplate can be adjusted in height so that the eye slot can be exposed or not.
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Conclusion
The Spinatio Knight type represents Bandai's recent effort, albeit nearly two years ago, to leverage Spinatio's exceptional proportions and human-like appearance to offer 30MM fans more distinctive kits. It boasts an appealing design and continues to enjoy popularity.
In 2024, with the launch of the separate 30MF lineup, comparing this kit to the recently released 30MF Liber Knight shows significant improvements in almost every aspect. However, this does not necessarily render the previous kit obsolete.
As mentioned in my 30MF Liber Review, 30MF kits are significantly larger than the traditional 30MM kits. Therefore, if you're seeking something that will complement your existing 30MM collection with a knightly aesthetic, this kit is an excellent choice. Moreover, if you own numerous 30MM kits, the accessories from this kit will also be compatible with many of them, ensuring a perfect fit without any issues of size discrepancy.
Although it may be somewhat overshadowed by the excellent Liber Knight, it remains an impressive kit. If available at the listed price, I highly recommend purchasing it.
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