”What if that Evangelion Unit-01 were to clad itself in power like Godzilla’s?” This model has taken that seemingly somewhat reckless idea and given it form head-on. Hearing that it is motif-modeled after that Godzilla in an extreme state from ”Godzilla vs. Destoroyah” is enough by itself to convey that this is no ordinary collaboration. While based on the silhouette of Evangelion Unit-01, it gives the impression of having transformed into a different entity, exuding a unique sense of tension that makes one think, ”This is not the Unit-01 I am used to seeing.”

The core of this product is, after all, the coloring. It is highly interesting that the state of the ”burning Godzilla,” which was memorable in ”Godzilla vs. Destoroyah,” is reproduced through molding colors rather than painting; the contrast of red and black oozing from the whole creates an illusion as if energy is overflowing from the inside. Although it is completely different from the usual Unit-01 colors, there is strangely no sense of discomfort, and rather, it has a persuasiveness that makes one accept, ”Perhaps this kind of appearance is also possible,” with a level of perfection that brings a story to mind just by gazing at it.

By including three types of head parts, this machine does not stop at being a mere display model. For example, depending on whether it is arranged to give a calm impression or one that makes you feel the tension just before battle, it looks like a completely different entity despite being the same machine. The time spent swapping them out while thinking, ”What kind of expression should I choose today?” is also part of the fun, and it is a delightful point that you can feel a fresh emotion every time you display it.

Furthermore, it cannot be overlooked that the chest parts and left arm parts are prepared in two types each, allowing for detailed adjustments to the visual impression. Since a slight difference changes the overall atmosphere, you can enjoy choices such as ”whether to emphasize the Godzilla-likeness more, or to leave the characteristics as an Eva.” Not only can it be viewed as a finished product, but the room to reflect your own interpretation supports the depth of this model.

The gimmick to open and close the mouth is an element that influences the presence more than it looks. In the closed state, it radiates a quiet intimidation, and the moment it opens, roughness comes to the forefront all at once. It goes exceptionally well with this coloring in particular, allowing for the direction of a tense atmosphere just like the moment before unleashing a heat ray, and possesses the power to make one feel, ”It looks as if it is about to move at any second.” Regarding articulation, it is also meticulously crafted; for the knee joints, the front of the thigh and the kneecap move in conjunction, so that the silhouette when bending the leg is naturally maintained. Also, it is designed with a mechanism where the throat section moves together when the neck faces upward, so it is a design that lets you feel a continuous creature-like movement rather than just having a wide range of motion. Through this detailed ingenuity, persuasiveness is born in the posing, resulting in a finish with no sense of discomfort from any angle.

The abundance of included wrist parts is also indispensable when talking about the charm of this model. Just by changing the shape of the hands, it transforms into an aggressive impression or a quietly postured figure, allowing for the direction of different scenes despite being the same machine. The point that you can taste the ”fun of creating a story” that transcends a mere model, by combining them while imagining ”what kind of situation would match this pose,” is extremely appealing. The Evangelion Unit-01 Godzilla Color Ver. is not just an item for mere trendiness, but a figure solidly crafted in all aspects of sculpting, coloring, articulation, and customizability. The sharpness possessed by Eva and the overwhelming power possessed by Godzilla live together, sublimating into a new value without損なうing the charm of either. It is rare for a model to suit the phrase ”something that seemed likely to exist but didn't” so well, and it will surely become an existence that occupies a special position within collections.