Kotobukiya Reissues Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. from Armored Core 3
The third V.I. Series reissue recreates the opening-movie unit from Armored Core 3 with newly manufactured molds, and Kotobukiya states the part strength improvement delivers higher quality than the original release.
Key Facts
- Kotobukiya's Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. plastic model is priced at 9,900 yen including tax and is scheduled for release in January 2027.
- The kit is 1/72 scale and stands approximately 160mm tall.
- Reservations made by October 20 are guaranteed; orders close after that once the limit is reached.
- The Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. is the third entry in Kotobukiya's V.I. (Variable Infinity) Series reissue production project.
- The Kotobukiya Shop exclusive bonus for the kit is 'Additional Weapon Parts.'
Reporting from 3 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Game Spark, Inside.
Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for the Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. plastic model, the third entry in the company's V.I. (Variable Infinity) Series reissue production project. The kit recreates the Crest-frame AC that appeared in the opening movie of FromSoftware's Armored Core 3, adapted for mid-to-close-range combat and equipped with a high-capacity machine gun, a laser blade, a multi-missile launcher, and a high-power grenade launcher. The reissue uses new molds created specifically for the project. Kotobukiya says the kit maintains compatibility with the common standards within the series while updating some part divisions and runner layouts, and that part strength has been improved compared to the original release. The kit is 1/72 scale and stands about 160mm tall. It includes the head CR-H97XS-EYE, core CR-C75U2, arms CR-A71S2, legs CR-LH80S2, machine gun WR04M-PIXIE2, laser blade CR-WL69LB, small missile WB04M-NYMPHE2, grenade launcher CR-WB78GL, extension CR-E90AM2, and two types of hand parts. The Kotobukiya Shop offers an exclusive bonus of additional weapon parts. The price is 9,900 yen including tax, with release scheduled for January 2027. Reservations made by October 20 are guaranteed; after that, orders close when the limit is reached.
The kit is 1/72 scale and stands roughly 160mm tall. The included parts list covers the head CR-H97XS-EYE, core CR-C75U2, arms CR-A71S2, legs CR-LH80S2, machine gun WR04M-PIXIE2, laser blade CR-WL69LB, small missile WB04M-NYMPHE2, grenade launcher CR-WB78GL, extension CR-E90AM2, and two types of hand parts: fists and weapon-holding hands.
Kotobukiya describes the reissue as a 'newly molded product,' with molds created fresh for the project. The kit keeps compatibility with the common standards used across the V.I. Series while some part divisions and runner layouts are updated. Part strength is improved over the original release, which Kotobukiya says delivers higher quality.
The Kotobukiya Shop exclusive bonus is 'Additional Weapon Parts,' available only through the company's own store. Pre-orders are open now, and reservations made by October 20 are guaranteed. After that date, orders close once the limit is reached. The kit is priced at 9,900 yen including tax and is scheduled for release in January 2027. The copyright line credits FromSoftware, Inc.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.