Yu Yi Tang (GS Toys)

Overview The Yu Yi Tang EMP-02 Haoling Baidi is a mecha model kit set from the Xuanji Zhuxinglu (玄机铸型录) Five Directions, Five Emperors series. Inspired by the White Emperor (Baidi) of Chinese cosmology, the kit includes the main humanoid mecha with a pre-assembled alloy inner frame and a pair of phoenixes - one male (Feng) and one female (Huang) - that combine with the mecha to form the Phoenix Divine Armor (凤凰神装). Yu Yi Tang (驭意堂) is a Chinese mecha brand under Gaosheng Culture that launched in 2024 with the Five Emperors series, gaining attention for combining mythology-themed original mecha design with alloy inner frame construction and multi-layer armor systems at aggressive price points. Key Features Pre-Assembled Alloy Inner Frame: A complete alloy skeleton (~300 g) comes fully assembled out of the box, paired with POM joint components for articulation. No frame assembly required - armor layers build directly onto the alloy core. Dual Phoenix Companion Mechas: Includes both a male Feng and female Huang phoenix, each with approximately 52 cm wingspan and 42 cm body length. The two are distinguished by subtle design differences - the Feng carries blue gemstone accents on the head and tail, while the Huang features gold crest plating and an openwork tail structure. Phoenix Divine Armor Combination: Both phoenixes mount onto a dedicated backpack via metal mechanical arms, forming the combined Haoling Baidi Phoenix Divine Armor configuration. Three display modes are available: Nirvana (wings fully spread), Linkage (wings deployed for balanced positioning), and Defense (wings wrapped protectively around the mecha body). 10 Pre-Painted Gold Runner Plates: Ten runners arrive factory-painted in two distinct gold tones - gilded gold (鎏金) and bright gold (耀金) - with improved paint coverage and no visible plastic marks under the finish, an upgrade over the first-release Yuanling Huangdi. Multi-Weapon Loadout with Combination Forms: Includes the Guanri long sword, Lingxiao short blade, and a grip structure that converts the side skirt wing armor into the Changgeng divine bow. The long sword and short blade connect end-to-end to form the Guanri Lingxiao spear (~38 cm). Phoenix tail feathers detach and mount onto included grip handles to create Jinxing whip blades. Linked Armor Mechanics: Shoulder armor, rear skirt, and knee sections feature built-in linkage mechanisms that deploy automatically during articulation, revealing internal frame detail and expanding the silhouette. Matte Surface Finish: All non-painted runners feature a factory matte texture, giving the assembled kit a built-in flat coat appearance without requiring a separate top coat application. Builder Context This is an intermediate-to-advanced build. The alloy inner frame eliminates skeleton assembly, but the 63 runners and multi-layer construction (alloy frame, inner structure, outer armor) produce a build time of approximately 7 hours. Assembly is snap-fit with no cement required. The instruction manual provides linear step-by-step guidance rather than stage-by-stage breakdown, and includes hidden gate mark placement on most visible surfaces. Builders familiar with MG-grade Bandai kits or other alloy-frame third-party kits like Motor Nuclear or Ming Jiang Legend will find the layered construction approach familiar, though the phoenix sub-assemblies add repetitive steps since both birds share nearly identical structures. Why Build This Kit The Yu Yi Tang EMP-02 Haoling Baidi is the second release in the Five Emperors series and represents measurable improvements over the first-release Yuanling Huangdi in paint quality, alloy frame refinement, and combined-form integration. The dual-phoenix configuration gives the completed display a wingspan exceeding 50 cm on each side, making the Phoenix Divine Armor form one of the largest shelf-presence kits available in this price range from any third-party manufacturer. For builders who want an alloy inner frame experience comparable to Motor Nuclear's MNP series or Ming Jiang Legend's Ying Zheng but with a mythology-themed aesthetic focused on Chinese cosmology rather than martial heroes, the Five Emperors line is the primary alternative. The matte surface finish, hidden gate marks, and pre-painted gold runners mean the kit presents well as a straight build without painting, though the predominantly white armor benefits noticeably from the included gold filigree waterslide decals. Builders should note that the combined Phoenix Divine Armor form weighs approximately 900 g and pushes the alloy frame joints to their support limits - the included display stand with dual snake-bone support arms is effectively required for long-term combined-form display rather than optional. Box Contents Haoling Baidi main mecha body (63 runners including 10 pre-painted gold plates) Pre-assembled alloy inner frame x1 Feng (male phoenix) body x1 Huang (female phoenix) body x1 Interchangeable hands x5 pairs (fists, open hands, three grip types) Guanri long sword x1 Lingxiao short blade x1 Changgeng divine bow grip assembly x1 Jinxing whip blade grip handles x2 Phoenix tail feather segments x4 Backpack with metal mechanical arm connectors x1 Display base with storage compartment x1 Snake-bone flexible support arms x2 Metallic gold waterslide decal sheet x1 Parts checklist x1 Assembly manual x1 Background display panel x1 Folding cardboard runner racks x2 Specifications Brand Yu Yi Tang (驭意堂) Series Xuanji Zhuxinglu - Five Directions, Five Emperors Mecha Designation EMP-02 Haoling Baidi Beast Designation MC-02F Feng / MC-02H Huang Height (Mecha) Approx. 25 cm Phoenix Wingspan Approx. 52 cm Phoenix Body Length Approx. 42 cm Combined Spear Length Approx. 38 cm Weight (Mecha Only) Approx. 529 g Weight (Phoenix Divine Armor) Approx. 900 g Box Weight Approx. 3.7 kg Runner Count 63 Pre-Painted Runners 10 (gold, two tones) Material ABS, POM, alloy (die-cast) Inner Frame Pre-assembled alloy Assembly Type Snap-fit plastic model kit Decals Metallic gold waterslide decals Age Recommendation 15+ EAN 6978065720017 Package Dimensions 53 x 23 x 40 cm Country of Origin China Preorder Notice:This item is currently on preorder and will be shipped once available. Please be aware that cancelling a preorder will incur a 25% restocking fee. For detailed information on our preorder and cancellation policies, please visit our FAQs page.

Overview The Crown of Light AL-PAWN 01 Gladiator Type I - Asa is the debut model kit from Crown of Light, a mecha brand under Yuyitang (驭意堂). The series draws its theme from chess - each mecha represents a chess piece in the Kingdom of Alderland's military forces, and the Gladiator Type I corresponds to the Pawn. The design blends medieval knight aesthetics with heavily armored mecha engineering, built around a pre-assembled alloy inner frame that gives the finished model substantial weight and rigid joint stability. Crown of Light operates under the same Gaosheng Culture parent as Yu Yi Tang, the brand behind the Five Emperors alloy-frame series. The Gladiator represents the new brand's first independent release, establishing a Western knight-and-chess visual identity distinct from Yu Yi Tang's Chinese mythology designs. Key Features Pre-Assembled Alloy Inner Frame - A complete alloy skeleton (~300 g) arrives pre-built with POM joint components, providing structural rigidity and strong pose-holding ability without any frame assembly required. Plastic inner frame and outer armor layers build directly onto the alloy core in a three-layer construction. Three-Layer Armor Architecture with Readiness Mode - Multiple outer armor panels across the chest, shoulders, knees, thighs, lower legs, and back deploy on hinged joints to reveal gold-painted inner frame details beneath, creating a "readiness" display mode that exposes the mechanical substructure. Full Weapon Suite - Includes the "Formation Breaker" cross spear (~35 cm), "Light Guardian" broadsword, "Rampart" tower shield with internal sword storage, and two arm-mounted "Spark" beam cannons. All weapons can be back-mounted via dedicated connectors, compatible with the fabric cape. Wire-Edged Fabric Cape - A cloth cape printed with the Alderland kingdom insignia, with embedded wire along three edges for shaping dynamic flowing poses. Attaches via the rear armor mounting points and accommodates back-mounted weapon storage underneath. Chess-Motif Display Base - An oversized square display base with embossed chessboard-pattern surface detail, a heavy-duty flexible snake-bone arm support with screw-lock height adjustment, and a flip-open compartment on the underside for storing unused interchangeable hands. Multi-Segment Head Articulation - The head uses a three-part joint system (hidden pull-up rod, ball joint, and double C-clip at the chest) providing wide range-of-motion for look-up, look-down, side tilt, and rotation without external armor interference. Dual Material Options for Head Crest and Eyes - The head crest and eye components each include two versions: translucent red or solid red for the crest, and metallic gunmetal or transparent for the eyes, allowing builders to choose their preferred display appearance. Builder Context The Gladiator Type I is a snap-fit assembly kit that builds onto a pre-assembled alloy inner frame, putting the total build time at approximately four hours for an experienced builder. The three-layer construction (alloy frame, plastic inner frame, outer armor) is straightforward with large parts and no complex alignment required. The instruction manual uses linear step-by-step guidance with stage markers for inner frame and outer armor phases. An "Alderland Top Secret Archives" lore booklet is included separately. Builders familiar with other alloy-frame kits from Yu Yi Tang, Motor Nuclear, or EDDAS will find the layered armor-over-metal approach familiar. No cement or painting is required, though panel lining and waterslide decal application will improve the finished appearance, especially on the large white armor surfaces. Why Build This Kit The Crown of Light Gladiator Type I - Asa is one of the most affordable alloy-frame mecha model kits currently available, delivering a pre-assembled metal inner frame, a full melee-and-ranged weapon loadout, a fabric cape, and a dedicated display base at a price point where most alloy-frame competitors offer fewer accessories. At approximately 21 cm to the head and weighing nearly 480 g fully assembled, the Gladiator has noticeably more shelf presence and heft than a standard MG Bandai kit, with the alloy frame providing joint stability that prevents the pose-sagging common in heavy all-plastic builds. The chess-themed series design means future Alderland releases (a Type II Gladiator and additional chess piece units have been previewed) will share a unified visual language for army-building displays. Builders who enjoy the knight-and-armor aesthetic of kits like the Iron-Blooded Orphans Graze or Frame Arms Knight Master but want something heavier, more substantial, and outside the Gundam universe will find the Gladiator a strong fit. The main build caveat is that the large white outer armor panels benefit from panel lining and decal application to avoid a plain appearance under even lighting. Box Contents Pre-assembled alloy inner frame Plastic runner sets (40+ runners for inner frame and outer armor layers) "Formation Breaker" cross spear "Light Guardian" broadsword "Rampart" tower shield with internal sword storage 2x arm-mounted "Spark" beam cannons 4 pairs of interchangeable hands (including weapon-grip and open types) Shield arm-mount connector Rear weapon-mount connectors (spear and shield back-carry) Wire-edged fabric cape with Alderland insignia print Dual head crest options (translucent red and solid red) Dual eye options (metallic gunmetal and transparent) Chess-motif display base with flexible snake-bone arm support Water slide decal sheet "Alderland Top Secret Archives" lore booklet Assembly instruction manual Specifications Brand Crown of Light (Yuyitang) Series Alderland Kingdom - Chess Mecha Series Model Designation AL-PAWN 01 Height Approximately 21 cm (head height) / 23 cm (to top of head crest) Weight Approximately 480 g (alloy inner frame ~300 g) Materials ABS, POM, Zinc Alloy Construction Snap-fit assembly over pre-assembled alloy inner frame Runners 40+ Color Scheme White and blue outer armor with red and gold accents Articulation Multi-segment head, two-segment torso with lobster-back spine, pull-out shoulders, three-segment elbows (~120 degrees), U-type hip drop-down, knee bend (~120 degrees) with armor linkage EAN 6980132630006 Preorder Notice:This item is currently on preorder and will be shipped once available. Please be aware that cancelling a preorder will incur a 25% restocking fee. For detailed information on our preorder and cancellation policies, please visit our FAQs page.