Bandai Hobby MG AV-98 Ingram 1(2001)

Bandai Hobby MG 1/100 AV-98 Ingram 1 (2001)
The iconic Unit 1 from Mobile Police Patlabor makes its long-awaited Master Grade debut, bringing the series’ grounded police-mecha realism into a highly detailed, fully articulated model kit. True to its on-screen portrayal, the AV-98 Ingram 1 features clean industrial lines, functional armor shaping, and mechanical surface detailing that emphasize its role as a law-enforcement Labor rather than a military combat unit.

The internal cockpit block is fully realized, complete with molded instrumentation, pilot seat, and structural framing. A multi-stage opening hatch mechanism allows display in deployment, standby, and maintenance inspection configurations. The model’s articulated neck, torso, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles enable authoritative patrol poses, defensive riot-control stances, weapon-draw sequences, and dramatic action setups.

Signature Patlabor armaments are faithfully reproduced, including the Revolver Cannon—capable of being gripped naturally with secure weapon hands—and the extendable Stun Stick, ideal for close-quarters enforcement displays. The proportions, joint design, and weight balance allow stable posing even during dynamic scenes or single-leg stances.

Distinctive police markings, emergency lights, panel lines, and armor separations are sculpted directly into the parts for an anime-accurate finish without requiring paint. Optional decals further enhance realism, providing identification numbers and patrol insignia for display enthusiasts.

To complete the presentation, same-scale unpainted figures of Noa Izumi and Asuma Shinohara are included, enabling hangar, briefing, or field-deployment dioramas that highlight the character-driven spirit of Patlabor.

A classic Master Grade release that blends engineering, storytelling, and grounded mechanical design—perfect for fans of realistic mecha, collectors of 1980s–1990s anime icons, and builders seeking a historically significant MG kit.