{"product_id":"motor-nuclear-mnp-xh08-wei-yuan-shi-imperial-guard-variant-model-kit","title":"[PREORDER] Motor Nuclear MNP-XH08 Wei Yuan Shi Imperial Guard Variant Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Motor Nuclear MNP-XH08 Wei Yuan Shi - Imperial Guard Variant is a Steadfast Valor-grade model kit from the Legend of Star General series. This variant reconfigures the Wei Yuan platform with the equipment loadout and gold-and-white color scheme of the Tiandu Imperial Guard, adding a beast-face round shield, gold melon hammer, backpack banners, and redesigned armor panels to the base chassis. Motor Nuclear is a Chinese manufacturer known for original mecha designs that fuse ancient Chinese military aesthetics with sci-fi engineering, and the Wei Yuan line represents the entry-level tier within their Legend of Star General range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlloy Inner Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e - Zinc alloy skeleton with 11 pre-assembled joint assemblies provides weight, stability, and the ability to hold dynamic poses under the full weapon loadout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImperial Guard Weapon Arsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e - Includes a Tiandu Army Standard Beast-Face Round Shield, Type Zero-Three Gold Melon Hammer, Tiandu Army Standard Long Sword, Type 33 Light Crossbow, and four Type 63 Horizontal Blade Prototype - Infantry Edge swords\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Painted Color Separation\u003c\/strong\u003e - 26 of 38 runners are pre-painted (193 painted parts), delivering the gold, white, and bronze Imperial Guard color scheme without painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Interchangeable Faceplates\u003c\/strong\u003e - Removable side head panels allow free swapping between four distinct face designs for display variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular Weapon Mounting System\u003c\/strong\u003e - Six documented mounting configurations including thigh-mounted weapon hardpoints, rear skirt armor weapon rails, backpack side connectors for horizontal blade holders or banners, and short\/long shield arm connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Stand Included\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dedicated base stand with support arm and nameplate sticker for finished display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilder Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is suited for intermediate builders comfortable with multi-runner assembly and alloy inner frame integration. Construction is snap-fit with no cement required, and the pre-painted runners mean the kit looks display-ready without painting. The build complexity and part count (449 total parts across 38 runners) are comparable to a Bandai MG kit, with the added step of fitting armor over the pre-assembled alloy skeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Build This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Motor Nuclear MNP-XH08 Wei Yuan Shi Imperial Guard Variant is the most display-oriented configuration in the Wei Yuan lineup, combining a striking gold-and-white pre-painted color scheme with a broad weapon arsenal that includes both melee and ranged options. The Tiandu Army Standard Beast-Face Round Shield is the visual centerpiece of this variant and is unique to the Imperial Guard configuration - no other Wei Yuan release includes it. At 19 cm to the head (21.5 cm with helmet tassel) and 358 grams fully equipped, the Imperial Guard has strong shelf presence for its price tier and noticeably more visual mass than Bandai HG or RG kits at similar price points. Builders already familiar with the Wei Yuan Trainee (MNP-XH06) or Sword Stance (MNP-XH07) will find the same chassis and build process here, with the differentiation coming entirely from the armor panels, color scheme, and equipment loadout. This kit shares the same weapon grip system as other Wei Yuan variants, so builders should note that the peg-and-socket hand connections work best when weapon weight is distributed across both hands and the display stand rather than relying on a single grip point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMain body (38 runners, 449 total parts including 11 pre-assembled alloy inner frame components)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement hands (4 pairs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackpack x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement backpack x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiandu Army Standard Beast-Face Round Shield with handle x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType Zero-Three Gold Melon Hammer x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiandu Army Standard Long Sword x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 33 Light Crossbow x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType 63 Horizontal Blade Prototype - Infantry Edge x4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal blade mounting parts x1 pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement faceplates x4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement helmet crest x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement skirt armor x1 pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield arm connector (short) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield arm connector (long) x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear skirt armor weapon connector x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackpack banners x2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeapon connectors x3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase stand with support arm x1 set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater slide decal sheet x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNameplate sticker sheet x1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuality certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter-sales service guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor Nuclear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLegend of Star General\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteadfast Valor (忠勇级)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMNP-XH08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 19 cm (21.5 cm with helmet tassel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 358.4 g (body + all accessories), 181.6 g (body only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS, POM, PVC, Zinc Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e449\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 (26 pre-painted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Painted Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e193\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Assembled Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 alloy inner frame assemblies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater slide decal sheet (military rank), nameplate sticker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplay Stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge Recommendation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color: #fde2e2; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis item is currently on preorder and will be shipped once available. Please be aware that cancelling a preorder will incur a \u003cstrong\u003e25% restocking fee\u003c\/strong\u003e. For detailed information on our preorder and cancellation policies, please visit our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/lascalemodel.com\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFAQs page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motor Nuclear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51116430098679,"sku":"MNP-XH08","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2148\/7095\/files\/O1CN01oqAPU7v2MgI1chua__130110507.webp?v=1788559077","url":"https:\/\/lascalemodel.com\/products\/motor-nuclear-mnp-xh08-wei-yuan-shi-imperial-guard-variant-model-kit","provider":"LA Scale Model","version":"1.0","type":"link"}