“Wait, has Mini-pla evolved this much?” You can't help but stop in your tracks. If you pick up this Mini-pla set from “Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity” thinking it's just a simple plastic model, you'll be amazed by its level of completion and range of play. No tools required. Simply by snapping the parts together with your fingertips, a mecha with solid proportions is completed. Furthermore, the ease of assembly has been improved even further this time, making it a great point for beginners who want to progress smoothly.

The star of this set, “Cosmo Gavarion GC-R,” is composed of four parts from A to D. However, the amazing thing about this model is that it doesn't end once it's finished. It can actually transform into three different modes! With gimmicks that allow it to change shape between “Gavarion Trigger” and “Cosmo Gavarion” to suit the scene, you'll find yourself losing track of time just by transforming it in your hands. The perfection of a plastic model and the fun of a transforming toy coexist in an exquisite balance.

Number 5, “Gavarion Crane,” and number 6, “Gavarion Laser,” are also designed to be fully enjoyable on their own, but their true value is demonstrated from here on. These dock with Cosmo Gavarion GC-R to evolve into new forms: “Type Crane” and “Type Laser.” This combining system is exquisite, providing a sensation as if they jumped straight out of the work. I was surprised by the design, where part connections and transformation procedures are intuitive, allowing for smooth transformations.

While this set alone offers plenty of volume and playability, it is said that further combinations will be possible by linking with the upcoming “Gavarion Trigger” and “Gavarion Drill.” In other words, this is just the beginning. With upcoming developments for forms like “&C” and “G.I.,” there's no way it won't ignite a collector's spirit. The mechanism where the Gavan world expands in your hands the more you collect is truly a dream-like design.

Finally, I want to mention the high overall quality. Within its 145mm size, there is no compromise in articulation, proportions, or ease of assembly. With a solid part configuration made of ABS material, there is a sense of security that allows you to play with it vigorously even after completion. “Build, transform, display, and play”—it is a highly complete Mini-pla series that tightly packs in all of that fun.