Kotobukiya's Variable Infinity Series revival is in production with two Armored Core 3 Crest CR-C75U2 kits: the Close Combat Ver. reissue, set for release in January 2027, and the quad-legged Delta Ver., set for release in February 2027. Both are 1/72 scale and priced at 9,900 yen including tax.
Kotobukiya's Variable Infinity Series revival is built around the Crest CR-C75U2, the Crest-frame Armored Core that appeared in the opening movie of FromSoftware's Armored Core 3. The revival project has reached at least four entries, and two of them are Armored Core 3 units. Both are 1/72 scale plastic model kits priced at 9,900 yen including tax, and both stand about 160mm tall.
The first of the two is the Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver., the third entry in the reissue project. It recreates the opening-movie unit, 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. Kotobukiya uses molds created specifically for the project, maintains compatibility with the common standards within the series, updates some part divisions and runner layouts, and says part strength is improved compared to the original release. Release is scheduled for January 2027, with reservations made by October 20 guaranteed.
The Delta Ver. follows as the fourth entry in the revival project, and it is the one that differs most from the line's usual output: a quad-legged configuration. Its four CR-LF93A2 legs each move independently, a feature intended to reproduce the movement seen in the game. It carries shoulder chain guns (CR-WB69CG) on both shoulders and weapon-arm machine guns (CR-WA69MG). Release is scheduled for February 2027, with the preorder deadline on October 27. A Kotobukiya Shop limited bonus adds an additional armament parts set.
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Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for a plastic model kit of the Mirage C02-URANUS, the unit that appeared in the opening movie of Armored Core 3. The kit is the fifth entry in the revival production project for Kotobukiya's V.I. (Variable Infinity) Series. It is a new mold product: new molds were cut for the revival, and some part separation and runner layout were revised. Kotobukiya says part strength is higher than the model released at the time. The kit is 1/72 scale, stands about 160mm tall, and includes the H01-WASP head, C02-URANUS core, A05-LANGUR arms, LH10-JAGUAR2 legs, WR05L-SHADE laser rifle, CR-WL69LB laser blade, WB11M-HYDRA multi missile, E08BM-REMORA extension, and two hand types. It is priced at 9,900 yen including tax and is scheduled for release in March 2027. Orders placed by November 17 guarantee acquisition; after that, orders close once the upper limit is reached. The Kotobukiya Shop adds an additional head unit as a bonus.
Oct 5
Kotobukiya is taking preorders for a 1/72 scale plastic model kit of the Crest CR-C75U2 Delta Ver., a quad-legged unit from the game Armored Core 3. The kit is the fourth entry in the revival production project of the Variable Infinity Series. It has a total height of about 160mm and is priced at 9,900 yen including tax. The preorder deadline is October 27, and the release is set for February 2027. The design includes shoulder chain guns (CR-WB69CG) on both shoulders and weapon-arm machine guns (CR-WA69MG), armaments that the product description says deliver overwhelming firepower in close combat. Each of the four CR-LF93A2 legs moves independently, a feature intended to reproduce the movement seen in the game. A Kotobukiya Shop limited bonus adds an additional armament parts set. Preordering by the deadline guarantees the kit.
Sep 1
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.