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Iris from Mega Man X: The First Model Kit

In a delightful announcement for fans of the Mega Man series, Iris, the beloved sister of Colonel from the Mega Man X series, will be released as a model kit. This marks a significant moment as it’s the first time Iris has been transformed into a model kit format, which has excited collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Product Overview

The model kit is being offered by AmiAmi, a leading hobby retailer based in Bunkyo, Tokyo, and produced by Kotobukiya. Scheduled for release in May 2026, this kit is poised to be a highlight for fans. The retail price is set at 9,020 yen (including tax). With a height of approximately 135mm and intricate design, it faithfully captures Iris's features and charm.

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Design and Features

The design process involves precise CAD technology, ensuring that the model boasts exceptional articulation. This allows collectors to recreate a variety of poses directly from the game. The model kit includes three interchangeable facial expressions, enabling fans to replicate different character emotions from the game.

Moreover, the model is equipped with ample hand parts—five types in total. This allows for dynamic posing and various situational recreations from the Mega Man X universe.

Hair and Accessories

One of the most impressive features is Iris's voluminous hair, which is divided into three segments: the root, mid, and tips. This innovative design employs joint and ball-type mechanisms, allowing the hair to move naturally in tandem with Iris’s movements.

Additionally, the model includes a removable hat and special cover parts, allowing fans to display Iris without her hat as well.

The skirt design is also noteworthy; it comprises five independent segments that move freely, ensuring that the legs can pose in a variety of ways without obstruction. This thoughtful design considers the flexibility often desired by model kit enthusiasts.

Beginner-Friendly

The model kit is partly pre-painted in a multi-color setup, making it beginner-friendly. Even those new to plastic modeling will find it easy to assemble, resulting in a figure that closely resembles Iris from the game without extensive painting skills. Every kit comes with a package featuring original artwork by renowned character designer Yasuke Mizuno, who has been instrumental in defining the visual style of the Mega Man X series.

Included Accessories

The kit will include:

• - 3 interchangeable face parts (default, a smile with eyes to the right, a concerned look with eyes to the left)
• - 5 types of interchangeable hand parts (fist, open hand A, open hand B, supporting hand, weapon-holding hand)

As a reminder, the images shown may be of a painted sample and the final product may vary.

Conclusion

Fans of the Mega Man X series and model kit builders should not miss the chance to add Iris to their collection. This model combines the nostalgia of a beloved character with engaging hands-on creativity, securing its spot as one of the highly anticipated model kits of the upcoming year.

For anyone looking to dive into the Mega Man X universe, this is an excellent opportunity to celebrate a iconic character's arrival in the collectibles market.

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