I bought this kit knowing that it’s almost 20-years-old at this point and went in with old kit expectations. However, I didn’t think this kit would be so fragile and have fitment issues, one arm joint would be solid and then the other exact same joint would be floppy. This went for every duplicate joint on the entire kit. I had the kit put together for a total of 5 mins before the arm joint snapped and broke on me by trying to put the kit in a simple pose. If you’re considering buying this kit to add the Crossbone to your collection I’d say skip this kit and just buy the Real Grade. If you’re truly dead set on buying this kit, either put it in one pose, throw it on a stand and never touch it again, or put it in a pose, glue your joints together and use the kit for a diorama.

For a Master Grade this was easy and straightforward to put together. It's also on the small side, being slightly taller than the F91 MG kit. This model comes with more stickers and decals than you honestly need, and putting the hands together was a pain. Putting the cloak on the model is annoying, but it absolutely looks cool even when not placed as instructed. If you want a Master Grade that's easy to build, this is a strong recommendation.

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If you're ok with working with some old bones (pun intended), then this kit is for you. The design of Crossbone ver ka, for me, was wonderfully unique and really gives off a pirate vibe.You can see it in the shoulders, the chest piece, the red sleeves, etc. Super cool. But it's not overly themed like a G Gundam suit, it's simply themed. There are a ton of stickers though, and a sheet of dry transfer decals, which, I feel, you can pick and choose what you want to add. Putting them all on seems like too much. But what really makes the kit, is the cloth cloak. Hands down best part, and Katoki encourages you to cut it up and make it look used as much as you want. Would love to eventually get my hands on an X2 and X3.

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