Mecha Core Industry 1/100 Oberon Dark Angel Ver. 2.0

Overview The Mecha Core Industry 1/100 Oberon Dark Angel Ver. 2.0 is a color variant and partial retool of the original Oberon, rendered in a black, dark gray, red, and gold color scheme inspired by dark angel aesthetics. Beyond the new colorway, this version introduces newly tooled parts - a redesigned head, an alternate chest armor option, and alternate foot armor - making it a structural upgrade rather than a simple repaint. Mecha Core Industry (also known as Nucleus Industrial or Tian Wei) is a Chinese third-party mecha manufacturer whose Oberon is the centerpiece of their Star Guardian line, recognized for its MG-scale engineering and 52 cm wingspan backpack system. Key Features Dark Angel Color Scheme - Black and dark gray outer armor over a gold matte inner frame, with deep red accent parts across shoulders, front skirt, lower legs, and collar New-Tooling Parts (Ver. 2.0) - Redesigned head sculpt with a more angular Gundam-style silhouette, alternate wider chest armor with dark gray heat sinks, and streamlined alternate foot armor Transparent Armor Options - Includes transparent black outer armor runner (swappable with solid black) and transparent red parts (swappable with solid dark red), allowing builders to reveal the gold inner frame beneath 52 cm Wingspan Backpack - Large articulated wing system with internal linkage mechanisms and built-in wing-tip supports for freestanding display Full Weapon Loadout - Energy sword, composite gun-shield, dual close-combat sabers, and dual modular close-combat weapons, all recolored to match the Dark Angel scheme Funnel System with Dedicated Display - Six feather-style remote funnels with individual transparent stands and a ring-shaped display base for floating formation arrangements Gold Matte Inner Frame - Pre-colored internal skeleton with hydraulic rod linkage at the waist and multi-joint articulation throughout the legs Builder Context The Oberon Dark Angel Ver. 2.0 is an intermediate-to-advanced build with 25 runners and snap-fit construction that does not require cement. Builders familiar with MG-grade Bandai kits will find the complexity comparable, though third-party fit tolerances apply - some pegs may need reaming or reinforcement. The wing backpack joints benefit from tightening with a joint reinforcement pen for stable posing, and the front skirt's small red accent parts can come loose during handling. An action base is recommended for display with the full wing system deployed, as the backpack weighs nearly as much as the body. Why Build This Kit The Mecha Core Industry 1/100 Oberon Dark Angel Ver. 2.0 is one of the few third-party 1/100 mecha kits that offers both a dramatic color variant and genuinely new tooling - the redesigned head, wider chest armor, and angular foot plates give the Dark Angel a distinct silhouette rather than just a palette swap. At 23 cm tall with a 52 cm wingspan, the completed build has commanding shelf presence that exceeds most MG Gunpla in sheer footprint, making it a natural display centerpiece. The transparent black and transparent red armor options add visual depth by revealing the gold inner frame, which gives intermediate builders a way to achieve a layered look without painting. Builders who already own the original white Oberon will find the Dark Angel version worth building separately for the new head and chest sculpt alone, while newcomers to Mecha Core Industry should note that the original Oberon's known fit issues - tight wing pivot joints, loose heel armor pegs, and small parts that detach on the front skirt - carry over here and benefit from basic tools like a joint reinforcement pen and nippers. For builders looking at Wing Gundam-inspired third-party kits in the 1/100 range, the Oberon Dark Angel competes directly with kits like the Infinite Dimension Genesis and Motor Nuclear offerings at a similar price point, with the funnel system and dual-option transparent armor giving it an edge in accessory count. Box Contents 25 runners (including transparent black and transparent red runners) Gold matte pre-colored inner frame runners New-tooling head parts New-tooling chest armor parts New-tooling foot armor parts Original head, chest, and foot armor parts (builder's choice) Energy sword Composite gun-shield Close-combat sabers x2 Modular close-combat weapons x2 Feather funnels x6 Dedicated transparent funnel stands x6 Circular funnel display base x1 Optional gold pre-painted armor runner x1 Specialized hands x4 pairs (open, gun grip, sword grip, fist) Display base with wing engraving x1 Display base support arm x1 Water-slide decal sheet x1 Instruction manual x1 Specifications Scale 1/100 Height 23 cm (9.1 in) Wingspan 52 cm (20.5 in) Material ABS Runner Count 25 Assembly Snap-fit, no cement required Manufacturer Mecha Core Industry (机核工业) Series Star Guardian Version Dark Angel Ver. 2.0