Kotobukiya Reissues Crest CR-C98E2 Assault Type From Armored Core 3 Silent Line
The reissue brings back a lightweight bipedal mecha from the series' opening movie, with improved part strength and renewed divisions, as part of Kotobukiya's second wave of V.I. Series reissues.
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Kotobukiya is reissuing the V.I. Series Crest CR-C98E2 Assault Type Ver. plastic model from Armored Core 3 Silent Line. The 1/72 scale kit includes the laser rifle MWG-KARASAWA, stealth equipment, and auxiliary boosters. It releases in October 2026 for 7,920 yen, with a limited acrylic block bonus at the Kotobukiya Online Shop.
Kotobukiya announced a reissue of the V.I. (Variable Infinity) Series Crest CR-C98E2 Assault Type Ver. plastic model from Armored Core 3 Silent Line, scheduled for October 2026. The 1/72 scale kit stands about 160mm tall and includes the head CHD-MISTEYE, core CCL-02-E1, arms CAL-66-MACH, legs CLL-04-LGSK, laser rifle MWG-KARASAWA, blade CLB-LS-1551, extension MEST-MX/CROW, auxiliary booster MWB-MX/WAKE, and two types of hand parts. The model retains compatibility with other V.I. Series kits, but some parts division and placement have been renewed, and part strength has been improved over the original release. The price is 7,920 yen. A limited bonus Special Package Art Acrylic Block is available exclusively at the Kotobukiya Online Shop. The first wave of the reissue project featured the Crest CR-C90U3 from Armored Core Last Raven.
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