Moshow Progenitor Effect Illustrious Class 1/100 Tyrant Bolt

Moshow is back with their 1/100 scale diecast mecha lineup! This time, they’ve redesigned the Tyrant mecha into a new variant dubbed Tyrant Bolt. Sporting an all-new color scheme and a different weapon loadout, Tyrant Bolt will be priced at 398 RMB and is scheduled for release in Q2 2026.

The Illustrious Class Tyrant Bolt features a unique equipment set compared to the standard Tyrant Squad. Instead of conventional firearms, this variant comes equipped with engineering tools such as a giant drill, a mechanical claw, and a backpack-mounted laser. For some reason, it also includes a greatsword, an unusual choice for an exploratory engineering mecha. The overall aesthetics of Tyrant Bolt also remind me of the Jesta Cannon and JoyToy’s North 04 mecha.

Lastly, if Tyrant can receive its own special version as a single unit, I wouldn’t be surprised if Moshow’s Illustrious Class Guardsman gets a similar treatment in the future.

Moshow Progenitor Effect Illustrious Class 1/100 Guardsman Special Corps

Moshow is back with their 1/100 Scale Illustrious class Diecast toy for Real Robot design! This time the Real robot got some subtle Russian aesthetics all around having PPSH Submachine Gun as codename as obvious takeaway. Scheduled for Q4 2025 release, Moshow Illustrious class Guardsman will be sold for a set of 3 with 890 RMB price tag.

Compared to Tyrant series, Moshow Guardsman sports more ranged oriented combat. The combat set 
consist of Mecha units with the following setups

-Dual Shotgun 

-Machine Gun with Shield 

-Artillery Unit

From the first glance I think the centrepiece would be the Artillery unit with the other two serve as combat escort. The overall vibe reminds of slightly bulkier version of GM Cannon or Ez-8 SR which have overall focus of coordinated tactical combat team.

For some reason, Moshow decide not to release this Illustrious class as single variant like they did with Tyrant. Perhaps they are confident that their works will sell out as a set or seek profit with less hassle. I do hope they could readjust their strategy as the individual units works perfectly as affordable substitute for Bandai’s Metal Build.

Moshow x Sembo Super Mobility - Progenitor Effect Vol 1 Review

 
With the rise of Blokees Blindbox in mass consumer market, Sembo, one of the big players in Chinese Brick model market doesn't want to get left behind and enter the Blindbox action figure themselves. For their first venture, they collaborate with Moshow and borrowed the mecha designs from Progenitor effect. This result in a new Blindbox lineup called 超可动 or Super Mobility which have the likes of Lancelot and Takeda Shingen released as affordable Blindbox action figure.

For the first Super Mobility lineup we got ourselves 4 Progenitor effect Mecha along with 2 alternate variants for Date Masamune and Takeda Shingen. In this review I will just provide the overall gist of the expected content obtained out of the whole box set and might follow up in the future if I am interested to continue. Overall Sembo's Super Mobility Blindbox could rival Blokees Galaxy in terms of sculpt, but playability is still somewhat a subject of argument. The only apparent downsides of the toys are that the chemicals sprayed on the plastic parts of the product are quite irritant which makes it not particularly suitable for Children. The QC is also quite an issue since my copy of Marquis Wucheng missed the head part which will be very apparent when you look from behind.

I would say Sembo's Super Mobility are quite decent that warrant continuation with other mecha series and I still look forward to series like Metal Cardbot available for mass consumer market.

Moshow Progenitor Effect 1/72 Lancelot of the Lake Review

 
 It has been quite sometime since I reviewed some higher end stuff from my collection and might as well use this opportunity to review one of my Big ticket collection. This time I proudly present Moshow 1/72 Lancelot! This is my first ever Moshow Diecast Toy that I got into and as expected the value doesn't disappoint for its price point! Even so considering I usually only collect 1/100 Scale mecha, Moshow 1/72 Lancelot is rather stands out in my collection but I will allow an exception for this fellow since it is a very good Fantasy Mecha design.

Considering Moshow released 1/100 Diecast Lineup, It is rather unlikely for me to obtain any more 1/72 Scale Progenitor. It is just a matter of preference since value-wise Moshow Diecast are no inferior compared to Metal Build despite proportionally cheaper.

MOSHOW Progenitor Effect 1/72 Lancelot of the Lake - Knight of Ash

 Couple months ago, Moshow returns with a new variant for their 1/72 Progenitor Effect Lancelot! Being a popular design of Medieval Knight mecha, obviously It would be a waste for Moshow to let this cool mecha to waste and they reciprocate the sentiment by releasing an alternate version dubbed Knight of Ash. Scheduled for Q3 2025 release, Progenitor Effect 1/72 Lancelot Knight of Ash are sold for 880 RMB Price tag.

Moshow Progenitor Effect Illustrious Class 1/100 Tryant [Fox Hound]

 Moshow is back again with their 1/100 Illustrious Class and this time it comes in a squad of Real Robots!  After making several Knight and Samurai themed Mecha, Moshow decided to flex their Real Robot skill and we got something in line with Gundam series Nero/Messer/Jesta dubbed Tyrant Fox Hound. Scheduled for Q2 2025, Illustrious Class Tyrant Fox Hound will be sold for 358 Separately or 999 RMB as a set.

Surprisingly for a Real Robot Squad design, 2 of the 3 Tyrant Fox Hound variants are melee focused coming in light and medium-heavy variant and one ranged focus. The Light Melee variant comes with a pair of Gauntlets and Heat Blades as its armament while the Heavy Melee is armed with Battle Axe, Mace and Pilebunker Shield and lastly the ranged variant comes with Rifle and Bazooka. Personally if i have to pick one, I obviously lean with the Ranged variant of the Tyrant Fox Hound, but It would have been nice if it had also come with the Pilebunker and Twin Heatblade. Personally I don't think we will see the last of these Real Robot Diecast by Moshow.

Moshow Progenitor Effect Illustrious Class 1/100 Date Masamune

 As Illustrious class Shingen Takeda have been distributed for the collectors, Moshow is now ready to reveal their 2nd Illustrious Class rendition for their 1/72 Progenitor Effect Diecast Mecha. As expected it is the turn for the Crescent Moon Helm Samurai Mecha, Masamune Date. Scheduled for quick Q4 release, Illustrious Class Date Masamune will be sold for 358 RMB SRP though you can get 268 RMB preorder rate apparently.

While it is not the 1:1 Over the top copy of its Sengoku Basara counterpart, frankly speaking Moshow's version of Date Masamune is no less cool. The Mecha rendition of One eyed Dragon got that main protagonist Mecha treatment with its balanced set of weapon assortments. Just like Takeda Shingen, the illustrious class probably will have some Diecast part on it. Given the order of release, I think Marquis of Wucheng will be likely the next to be released followed up by Lancelot. Hopefully Illustrious class for Lancelot will have alternate color scheme as well so I can double dip.

Genesis Climber Mospeada Moshow Non Scale Ride Armor Cyclone YR-052F

 

 Mospeada Fans gotta be eating good as we are getting something from Moshow where the Iconic Motorcycle Power Armor is getting Nobleclass Diecast Treatment! Released under Robotech lineup for some reason, this Moshow rendition of Power Armor will stand 26cm and scheduled for Q1 2025 release with 980 RMB Price tag.

 Of all things, I am not sure why Moshow had to pick Robotech IP considering they could have easily afforded the Mospeada. Perhaps it is due to the former being easier option and Hasbro/HG is more than willing to lease the IP easily just to spite the original IPs. Nevertheless given the previous Noble Class Diecast Products, this Moshow rendition of Ride Armor certainly will not disappoint. Despite the anime series was nothing special, I always have a soft spot toward Mospeada series with the potentials that it had and quite willing to double dip for this Ride Armor. Of many old mecha series, Mospeada definitely could use some reboot because the present anime talent had what it takes to elevate this classic series.

Sembo Blocks Moshow Progenitor Effect Blind Box

 Following after Blokees success with their Transformers Blindbox lineup, a Chinese Brick Block manufacturer called Sembo doesn't want to fall behind and now collaborating with Moshow to release their own Mecha Blindbox! Using the Moshow popular Diecast Robot like Takeda Shingen or Lancelot as base model, Scheduled for Late Q3, Sembo Progenitor Effect will be sold in a Blindbox costing 160 RMB each.

Compared to Transformers Blokees, Sembo Progenitor Effect probably require more assembly which the complexity makes it more like a Blindbox for collectors. For the 1st edition of the Progenitor Effect blindbox, Sembo features 6 available variants along with 3 Secret ones which are variants of Date Masamune and Takeda Shingen Mecha. The mechas that I look forward the most from the roster would be Marquis of Wucheng and Lancelot whom the latter 1/72 Diecast is a very impressive. Previously I was only familiar with Sembo toys with their Brick Toy product that are sold on KKV store but this one is certainly a step up. If the articulation of these products can be at least on par with Blokees, it will be a good rival for the former. Apparently Cangdao Toys Diecast Mecha will also get the Diecast toy treatment which I will look forward to.

MOSHOW MCT J-02 Progenitor Effect Illustrious Class 1/100 Takeda Shingen

Moshow brings out another surprise yet again! This time based on their old model which was in 1/72 scale, Takeda Shingen made a comeback as action figure! Based on Japanese famous Daimyo, The Tiger of Kai this version of Takeda Shingen will be standing 20 cm tall. While this version of Takeda doesn't come with Full Diecast like the more expensive version, It will still have Diecast Inner Frame and comes with plenty of Melee Weapon. This version of Progenitor Effect Takeda Shingen will be sold for 328 RMB and even cheaper if you have the membership in the Chinese Official Store and scheduled for Q3 2024.

While Chinese manufacturer is still lacking when it comes to Aesthetics department, their effort to produce cool looking Diecast Mecha are nothing to be trifled at as their price point are competitive enough to pose a threat for Bandai's Metal Build and even if personally not too big fan of the mech design are still interested to get the affordable version if available. I still have my Sluban Brick Model for Takeda Shingen which is still sitting around since I am not too eager to collect stuffs outside Super Mecha Champion at the moment but will see if the item is still around when this product joined my collection.

MOSHOW x Hobby Mecha 1/100 Jingwei

 Moshow dropped another bomb of a Diecast Mecha yet again! Being a collab works with Hobby Mecha they are releasing what appears to be 21-cm tall Diecast Robot named after the fabled China's Monster Bird, Jingwei! The Sculpt Quality alone is quite breathtaking, but the price for such quality of Diecast Robot Toy is no Joke! Scheduled for Q3 release, Moshow x Hobby Mecha Jingwei are open for preorder with 498 RMB Price Tag which is very difficult to resist if you are a Hobby Collector.

 If Freedom, Destiny and Wing Gundam Zero combined together into a Fantasy themed mecha, Jingwei is probably what you get out of it and this one comes with Spear and Sword as its angelic armaments. Seriously for a Diecast Product of this caliber will easily cost 30-40k Yen from Bandai and I don't know what kind of Black Magic that Moshow pull off to be able to sell this Quality item for cheap. Considering that China market is a huge fan Freedom Gundam, Jingwei will definitely be a huge success and this one is easily successful for Overseas market too.

MOSHOW Progenitor Effect 1/72 Lancelot of the Lake

  

Another Chinese Toy Manufacturer making some top tier stuff and this one is a Metal Build. I have heard Moshow name since their release of 1/72 Gundam like Metal Builds named after Japanese Daimyos but this one they takes whole another level! Dubbed as Lancelot of Lake, Moshow is releasing some really top tier Knight mecha and this one will definitely catch everyone's attention. Sold for around 780 RMB, 1/72 Metal Build Lancelot is scheduled for Q4 2023 release. On most Reseller this fellow will be sold for around 170 USD but I think will still scramble for one,

Metal Build Lancelot will comes with array of equipments as expected from a Knight Mecha including Sword, Shield and Lance as the options. The Metal also will come with LED for the Head unit as the icing on top. I haven't owned any Moshow stuff but from my impression that in terms of Sculpt and Articulation, I think they have an edge with Joytoy. I predict this item will get very rare once on retail but it will also elevate the Brand of Moshow for international collectors. I wonder if this company is interested in continuing this whole Knights of the Round theme lineup.