Jeeg King Kong Flying Drill
In 1975, the anime series "Steel Jeeg" premiered in Japan, and in 1978 it was introduced to Hong Kong. Initially, the cartoon was translated as "King Kong Flying Drill" but was later re-aired under the name "Magnetic Iron Armor Man." The theme song "Charge Forward and Attack (Charge, Charge), Let’s Move Immediately (Quick, Move)" is still fresh in the memories of fans.
The story revolves around the protagonist, Sima Zhou, whose father learns that the ancient evil demon kingdom is about to resurrect. He records his will in a supercomputer and transforms his son into "Steel Jeeg" to fight against evil forces. Among the classic scenes, the protagonist transforms when he punches his fists together, performing a somersault to create the robot's head. At this point, support mechanisms launch components that combine magnetically to form the robot, with weapons like the flying drill and cannon attaching via magnets, showcasing versatility.
KA has finally released the King Kong Flying Drill…
Recently, many products of King Kong Flying Drill have been launched. If they lack distinct features or advantages, they would be eliminated in the market! So how does this one measure up...? Let’s not think too much; it’s best to just buy it and see...
The main body is about 25 cm tall, with overall impressive paintwork! This time, the quality control (QC) has no significant issues; quite good! However, the normal armor still shows minor scratches and other conditions. The proportions are decent, slightly taller compared to Iron Armor Universal Hero! The eyes and chest armor can be lit. The mobility is acceptable, and for those who love alloys, it’s a bonus! It is indeed very heavy... but I'm not.
There are numerous accessories including various outer armor kits, battle-damaged armor kits, six hand types, and the King Kong Drill, ensuring high playability. What I appreciate most is the interchangeable armor design. Most parts attach magnetically, including the cover for the battery compartment. Thus, switching armor is quite easy, which is commendable. Additionally, the internal structure and skeleton are quite solid. The excitement when you hold it and play with it is something that you'll understand naturally!
As for the downsides: firstly, the joints, the ankle joints may not withstand the weight of the weapons attached to the upper body, leading to a slightly loose feel during play. Moreover, if you've played with Bandai products, King Arts’ Steel Jeeg might not provide that solid feel while playing; Bandai's expertise in engineering and mold accuracy has its reasons for being a leader in the field. However, the joint load capacity has improved compared to the Giant Spirit God, so attaching the King Kong Drill won’t result in any "failures". Steel Jeeg has a good design but the chest and waist areas are prone to scratches, so caution is needed while playing.
In summary, I am satisfied with this item. Although the aforementioned issues still need improvement, as a toy enthusiast, I feel I got my money's worth! As for the quality of the next Universal Robot 3.0 series, let's wait and see!
D.M.S. Play Scoring Play Scoring
Appearance (40) 33
Mobility (20) 15
Accessories and Playability (20) 17
Quality Control (10) 6.5
Price (10) 6
Total Score: 77.5