Overview

The Motor Nuclear MNP-XH05XP Zhaoyun with Moonlight Jade Lion SP Color is a limited edition recolor of Motor Nuclear's flagship Legend of Star General rider-and-mount set, featuring a white-and-silver armor scheme inspired by Zhao Yun's legendary "white-robed, silver-armored general" appearance from classical Chinese literature. The kit includes two complete builds in one box - the Zhaoyun mecha and the fully articulated Moonlight Jade Lion mechanical mount - both built on zinc alloy inner frames with pre-painted armor components. Motor Nuclear is a leading Chinese third-party mecha kit manufacturer known for high part counts, alloy-reinforced construction, and designs drawn from Chinese mythology and the Three Kingdoms era.

Key Features

• Limited Edition SP Color White-and-Silver Finish - Pre-painted silver outer armor recreates Zhao Yun's classical "white robe, silver armor" appearance, with gold and translucent blue accents throughout both models
• Two Complete Builds in One Box - Includes the Zhaoyun mecha (approximately 23 cm standing, 26 cm with horns) and the Moonlight Jade Lion mount (approximately 32 cm standing), reaching up to 41 cm in a mounted rearing pose
• Zinc Alloy Inner Frame - 25 alloy components with over 70% alloy proportion in the humanoid inner frame, providing rigidity and long-term pose-holding stability without the joint sag common in all-plastic builds
• Bionic Four-Layer Horse Construction - The Moonlight Jade Lion uses a bone, muscle, organ, and skin layered structural design with its own alloy inner frame, featuring multi-layered articulated neck, lateral pull joints, and independent dragon claw skirt armor movement
• 126 Runners and 10 Pairs of Interchangeable Hands - One of Motor Nuclear's largest kits by part count, with extensive hand options for weapon posing and display variety
• Full Weapon Set with Lightning Effects - Includes the Longdan Bright Silver Spear, Qinggang Sword with sheath, three translucent lightning effect parts for the spear, and two articulated cloaks
• Three Saddle Configurations - Interchangeable saddle parts allow display in complete form, saddled form, or riding form for different mounted display options

Builder Context

The MNP-XH05XP is an advanced-level build suited for experienced builders comfortable with high part counts and alloy frame integration. Assembly is snap-fit with pre-painted parts - no cement or painting is required for a display-ready result. At 126 runners with both a humanoid and a fully articulated mount to assemble, the total build time significantly exceeds most Bandai MG kits and is comparable in scope to assembling two separate large-format third-party kits. 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. The rubber-coated metal wire horse reins require careful handling during assembly.

Why Build This Kit

The Motor Nuclear MNP-XH05XP Zhaoyun with Moonlight Jade Lion SP Color is one of the only model kits on the market that includes a fully articulated mechanical mount with its own alloy inner frame, making it a genuinely unique display piece with no direct equivalent from Bandai or other third-party manufacturers. The SP Color limited edition specifically appeals to builders who want the white-and-silver scheme that references Zhao Yun's most recognizable literary depiction, as opposed to the standard version's colorway. At over 1,600 grams total assembled weight and a mounted rearing height of 41 cm, the finished display presence exceeds most 1/60 and Perfect Grade builds in both footprint and visual impact. Builders already familiar with Motor Nuclear from smaller kits like the BV-XH01 Xiang Yu or the MNP-XH03 Blue Dragon should treat this as a significant step up in complexity and build time. The combination of pre-painted alloy frames, translucent lightning effect parts, and articulated cloaks means the kit looks display-ready out of the box, but the 126-runner part count and dual-build structure make it a multi-session project rather than a weekend build.

Box Contents

• Zhaoyun main mecha body x1
• Moonlight Jade Lion (Yulan White Dragon Steed) mechanical mount x1
• Longdan Bright Silver Spear x1
• Qinggang Sword x1
• Sword sheath x1
• Longdan Bright Silver Spear lightning effect parts x3
• Articulated cloaks x2
• Interchangeable hand parts x10 pairs
• Humanoid display base x1
• Horse display base x1
• Humanoid stand x1
• Horse stand x1
• Base connectors x2
• Base combination connectors x2
• Saddle-to-body connector x1
• Sword sheath connector x1
• Saddle styling replacement part x1
• Horse back styling replacement part x1
• Horse arm styling replacement part x1
• Rubber-coated metal wire horse reins x1
• Horse reins connectors x2
• Nameplate x1
• Star Soul General sticker sheet x1

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.