{"product_id":"orange-cat-industry-x-wave-1-35-arx-8-laevatein-with-xl-3-booster-full-metal-panic-model-kit","title":"[PREORDER] Orange Cat Industry x Wave 1\/35 ARX-8 Laevatein with XL-3 Booster Full Metal Panic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Cat Industry x Wave Corporation 1\/35 ARX-8 Laevatein is a large-format assembly model kit based on the iconic Arm Slave from the Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory anime series. This version recreates the Laevatein in its Last Decisive Battle configuration, bundled with the XL-3 Emergency Deployment Booster that Sousuke Sagara uses during the final arc of the series. The kit is a collaboration between Orange Cat Industry, a Chinese manufacturer known for high-detail licensed kits, and Wave Corporation, a Japanese hobby company with decades of experience in mecha and sci-fi model engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 Runners with 13 Pre-Painted Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-color injection molding with 13 runners of factory-painted parts covering metallics and accent details, reducing the need for hand-painting to achieve a display-ready finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In LED Light Units:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes LED modules for the camera eyes, heat dissipation lines, and cockpit interior - no aftermarket lighting kits required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Weapon Loadout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships with the 165mm Demolition Gun (with folding gimmick), GRAW-4 Monomolecular Cutter, and Lambda Driver Canceller (\"Fairy's Feather\"), all faithfully recreating the Laevatein's in-series armament.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXL-3 Emergency Deployment Booster:\u003c\/strong\u003e The massive dorsal booster from the final battle is included as a separate assembly with a 46.5 cm wingspan, mountable to the Laevatein or displayable alongside it on the included stand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOM Joint Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dedicated POM material runners for joint components provide long-term articulation stability and resistance to stress whitening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSectioned Runner Organization:\u003c\/strong\u003e All 100 runners are sorted and bagged by body section, keeping the build manageable despite the high part count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArticulated Pilot Figure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a poseable cockpit pilot figure with an openable head unit for cockpit display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilder Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an advanced-level build suited to experienced modelers comfortable with high part counts and extended assembly sessions. The 114-page instruction manual guides the builder through an inner frame-first construction sequence. The kit uses snap-fit assembly but the volume and complexity - 100 runners across a mech and a full booster unit - place it closer to a Bandai Perfect Grade in scope and build time. Three types of decals are included: waterslide decals, adhesive sticker sheets, and 3D detail stickers for color correction on small parts. Springs and wire are also included for mechanical detail construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Build This Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Orange Cat Industry x Wave 1\/35 ARX-8 Laevatein is currently the most comprehensive plastic model kit of the Laevatein available from any manufacturer, surpassing both the Bandai 1\/60 HG and the Aoshima 1\/48 ACKS versions in scale, part count, and accessory density. At 24 cm tall with a booster wingspan of 46.5 cm, the completed build has display presence comparable to a Bandai Perfect Grade, and the included LED units for the eyes, cockpit, and heat dissipation lines mean it looks display-ready without aftermarket electronics. Builders familiar with large-format third-party kits from brands like Motor Nuclear or DLKHobby will find the build philosophy similar - inner frame first, sectioned runner bags, POM joints - but the licensed Full Metal Panic! IP and Wave Corporation co-development set this apart from original-IP Chinese mecha kits. This is not an entry-level kit: the 100-runner count and 114-page manual make it a project build best suited to hobbyists who have completed at least a few MG or PG-tier kits and are comfortable with multi-session assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 runners (including 13 pre-painted runner plates)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePOM joint runners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED light units (head, torso, cockpit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulated pilot figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e165mm Demolition Gun (with folding gimmick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGRAW-4 Monomolecular Cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLambda Driver Canceller (\"Fairy's Feather\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL-3 Emergency Deployment Booster assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay stand (supports both Laevatein and XL-3 Booster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterslide decal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdhesive sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D detail sticker sheet (for color correction)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilm\/membrane decal sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSprings and wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e114-page instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine art card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange Cat Industry x Wave Corporation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Metal Panic! Invisible Victory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARX-8 Laevatein - Last Decisive Battle Ver.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 24 cm (9.4 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL-3 Booster Wingspan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 46.5 cm (18.3 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunner Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 (including 13 pre-painted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABS, POM, PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED Units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded (head, torso, cockpit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstruction Manual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e114 pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic assembly model kit (snap-fit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"background-color:#fde2e2;padding:16px;border-radius:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreorder Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 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\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lascalemodel.com\/pages\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFAQs page\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orange Cat Industry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50808209670391,"sku":"oragne-cat-fmp-arx-8","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2148\/7095\/files\/7_1440.jpg?v=1779830906","url":"https:\/\/lascalemodel.com\/products\/orange-cat-industry-x-wave-1-35-arx-8-laevatein-with-xl-3-booster-full-metal-panic-model-kit","provider":"LA Scale Model","version":"1.0","type":"link"}