Foxhound Squad
The Wilson Conscription Act aimed to address the rampant corruption within the U.S. military and maintain its combat effectiveness; it drastically cut redundant expenses and personnel under the old conscription system, ensuring a continuous supply of professional soldiers received the most specialized weapon technology support. This aligned with the interests of "large military-industrial enterprises." Therefore, to distinguish it from the "Arctic Fox" units under the old conscription system, the brand new "Foxhound" designation, invested in by a large military-industrial complex and possessing the attributes of a private mercenary corps, was officially launched.
Judgment Day and the Rise of Veteran Pilots
In 2098, Judgment Day occurred! The Polluters gained complete control over human technological products through information channels. The "Tyrant" mechs, extensively deployed in the military, suffered severe invasion due to their high level of informatization, and control over many Tyrants was seized by the Polluters. Lockheed could only remove the AI components from unreleased mechs, quickly providing simplified versions for deployment to the troops. This mobile armor, originally integrated with numerous combat assistance functions, fire control assistance, and more, could be quickly piloted into combat even by slightly trained recruits. Now, however, it has become a forbidden zone untouchable by rookies without piloting experience.
Composition of the Foxhound Unit - Michat Allied Mechanized Forces
As of now (2101), the Foxhound Unit comprises 19 official squads. Among them, the First Squad is considered an "Honorary Squad" or "Think Tank Squad." Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Foxhound Unit will be granted a "First Squad" designation and receive special allowances. This includes scientists, military strategists, and more. The First Squad can be seen as the "Headquarters" and "Hall of Fame" of the Foxhound Unit, with its operation and maintenance funded by a proportion of the "Defense Tax." The remaining squads are combat squads. The lower the numerical sequence, the earlier the squad was established, the richer its combat experience, and the higher its freedom in equipment selection. Each squad generally consists of 1 captain, 2 vice-captains, several pilots, and logistics/maintenance personnel + maintenance transport vehicles. In addition to the official squads, there are actually nearly a hundred squads currently being formed and awaiting assessment to receive their designation, but they cannot be considered to possess the capability for group combat......
The main body stands approximately 18 cm tall! The basic body for all 3 models is the same, each with uniquely designed shoulder armor / skirt armor / knees. The Butcher Type-II Unit 01 "Standard Type" accessories include an assault rifle, a short gun, a shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, and a giant "tower shield" reminiscent of the GP02.
Currently, finished toys and models from mainland China, regardless of price or quality, are indeed directly threatening brand-name toys produced in Japan...... The Butcher Type-II - Tyrant introduced this time was actually featured on Toy TV previously. Its appearance, especially its cost-performance ratio, has already crushed many competitors! And this time, I acquired the lottery-exclusive Tyrant Silver Chrome Version for around HKD 1,000!
If I were to compare it with similar toys, I would directly use Bandai's Metal Robot Damashii. The Excellence Grade simply adds lighting effects, a magnetic base, and so on...... The main body's appearance and craftsmanship are extremely detailed. In terms of QC, honestly, it's really better than Bandai's! The articulation is also on par with Metal Robot Damashii, and the alloy content ratio is also high. However, I'm not an alloy enthusiast, so alloy enthusiasts can add points themselves! Furthermore, while the articulation is excellent, the joint tightness is very well adjusted, and the weapons and interchangeable hand accessories are also very abundant. If we disregard IP and other factors, I completely don't understand how their costs are calculated...... The mystery gift box is the main course! I believe Moshow will launch more similar products in the future, and as long as they aren't convention exclusives, collecting them all won't affect one's quality of life!
With this quality and price, I truly have nothing to criticize; it is definitely one of D.M.S. 2025's Top Ten Best Buys! See the pictures for yourselves; there's nothing more to add.
Echigo no Ryū (Dragon of Echigo), Overlord, and other Ancestral Effect mechs are believed to be released soon again with Excellence Grade specifications. Just wait and see!
D.M.S. Play Scoring Play Scoring
Appearance Look (40) 35
Articulation and Poseability (20) 16
Accessories and Playability (20) 16.5
Quality Control QC (10) 7.5
Price (10) 5
Total Score Total Score：80.5 Points