Overview

The Motor Nuclear MNP-XH15 Lu Bu is a Valiant Grade plastic model kit from the Legend of Star General series, inspired by the legendary Chinese warrior Lu Bu. This is the long-awaited assembly model kit version of Motor Nuclear's flagship mecha - the original MNQ-05X pre-built figure was the product that put Motor Nuclear on the international map five years ago, and the MNP-XH15 delivers that same design in a full plastic model kit format built around a pre-assembled zinc alloy inner frame. Motor Nuclear's Legend of Star General line reimagines Chinese historical and mythological figures as large-format, intricately detailed mecha, and Lu Bu - historically regarded as the most fearsome warrior of the Three Kingdoms era - serves as the series' centerpiece.

Key Features

• Pre-Assembled Zinc Alloy Inner Frame: A full metal skeleton arrives pre-assembled in separate packaging, providing weight, rigidity, and stable posing support for the finished build's 25.5 cm height and broad shoulder span.
• 738 Parts Across 45 Runners: One of the highest part counts in the Legend of Star General lineup, with gold pre-painted parts, metallic dark gray parts with a subtle purple tone, glossy black parts, bright silver accents, and a large proportion of transparent red components backed with silver paint for layered depth.
• Four Primary Weapons with Modular Combination System: Includes the Fang Tian Hua Ji halberd, two distinct bows (Xing Yun Shooting Bow and Fang Yun She Gong), and a Ji Yun Sword. Weapons interconnect via dedicated connector units into additional configurations including the Po Tian Zhua claw gauntlet, a cape/cloak silhouette, a shield form, and a composite large bow.
• Fully Articulated Head Plumes: Each of the two plumes consists of 20 segmented parts threaded onto a rubber-coated flexible wire core, allowing virtually any curve or pose.
• Multi-Segment Skirt Armor with Mechanical Articulation: Front and rear skirt armor panels feature multi-section hinge systems for dynamic posing. Side skirts extend downward to increase leg clearance, and rear skirt panels mechanically spread outward when pushed at the upper tips.
• Horse-Riding Articulation Built In: Hip joints include lateral bend and a drop-down extension specifically designed for compatibility with the upcoming Red Hare (Chi Yan Huo Long Ju) mecha mount, with forearm rotation cuts for weapon versatility in mounted poses.
• Display Base with Storage Function: Includes a themed display base with built-in storage compartments and separate transparent accessory stands.

Builder Context

The MNP-XH15 Lu Bu is an advanced-level build suited for experienced builders comfortable with high part counts and alloy frame integration. Assembly is snap-fit with pre-colored and pre-painted parts - no cement or painting is required for a display-ready result. At 738 parts across 45 runners, the build complexity exceeds most Bandai MG kits and is comparable in density to Motor Nuclear's MNP-XH05 Zhao Yun. Builders should note that Motor Nuclear parts are known for sharp edges due to precise mold tolerances - quality side cutters and light sanding are recommended.

Why Build This Kit

The Motor Nuclear MNP-XH15 Lu Bu is the definitive kit in the Legend of Star General series - the brand's flagship character finally available as a full plastic model kit after five years as a pre-built figure only. At 25.5 cm with a 19.5 cm shoulder span and a full zinc alloy inner frame, Lu Bu has significantly more shelf presence and heft than any Bandai MG of comparable height, and the aggressive gold-and-dark-gray color scheme with extensive transparent red accents makes it one of the most visually striking kits in the current third-party mecha market. The modular weapon combination system - where four base weapons reconfigure into claws, capes, shields, and composite bows - provides more display variety from a single kit than most competitors offer across an entire product line. Builders already invested in the Legend of Star General series should know that Lu Bu's hip and leg articulation is specifically engineered for the upcoming Red Hare mecha mount, making this the first half of what will be Motor Nuclear's largest combined display piece. For builders new to Motor Nuclear, the MNP-XH05 Zhao Yun or the MNP-CR01 Huan Ci are more commonly recommended starting points due to their lower part counts, but experienced builders who want Motor Nuclear's most ambitious kit to date will find the MNP-XH15 Lu Bu delivers on both build complexity and finished display impact.

Box Contents

• 45 runners (738 parts total) including gold pre-painted, metallic dark gray, glossy black, bright silver, and transparent red components
• Pre-assembled zinc alloy inner frame (separately packaged)
• Fang Tian Hua Ji halberd
• Xing Yun Shooting Bow with functional draw mechanism
• Ji Yun Sword (connects to Xing Yun Bow)
• Fang Yun She Gong bow with alloy center connector
• Weapon connector units and body-mount adapters for combination configurations
• Metal mechanical arm for back-mounted weapon display
• Interchangeable hands (10 total)
• Rubber-coated flexible wire for head plumes
• Display base with storage compartments
• Transparent accessory display stands
• Name sticker
• Instruction manual

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