[PREORDER] Motor Nuclear BV-XH02 Wen Zhong Grand Preceptor Lei Sheng Pu Hua Valiant Grade Model Kit

Official Motor Nuclear Retailer LA Scale Model is an authorized retailer of Motor Nuclear. All Motor Nuclear model kits are 100% genuine and sourced directly from the manufacturer. Overview The Motor Nuclear BV-XH02 Wen Zhong is a plastic assembly model kit from Motor Nuclear's Valiant Grade (Xunyong / BV) line, part of the Legend of Star General series. Designated as the Tian Li Star - Lei Sheng Pu Hua, Wen Zhong is inspired by Grand Preceptor Wen Zhong from the classic Chinese novel Investiture of the Gods (Fengshen Yanyi), reimagined as an original mecha design with a lightning-elemental theme expressed through blue-green transparent accent parts with metallic backing, spike-style armor geometry, and wide-shouldered aggressive proportions. The Valiant Grade line is Motor Nuclear's compact, budget-friendly entry tier - smaller in scale and part count than the flagship MNP kits, while retaining the brand's mechanical design language and articulation focus. Key Features Valiant Grade (BV) Line: Motor Nuclear's compact kit tier, delivering the brand's signature mecha aesthetics and articulation at a smaller size and lower price point than the standard MNP series. 13 Runners with Pre-Painted Details: Includes pre-painted gold runners and pre-painted metallic blue-green eye parts for display-ready color accuracy straight from the box. Lightning-Themed Transparent Parts: Blue-green transparent components are integrated throughout the shoulders, arm armor, and frame, with silver metallic paint applied to the interior surfaces for enhanced reflectivity and visual depth. Transformable Dual Gold Whips: Two multi-segment gold whips serve as the primary weapons. Each segment rotates independently, allowing the whips to be reconfigured into dual sword mode or combined into a single large weapon. POM Joint Components: Dedicated black POM runner provides durable, stable connection points across the frame's articulation joints - the same frame structure used in the BV-XH01 Xiang Yu. Four Pairs of Interchangeable Hands: Fists, straight grip, and angled grip hands provide versatile display and weapon-holding options. Full Articulation System: Head tilt and 360-degree rotation, pull-out shoulder joints, full arm raise and bend range, waist tilt, pull-down hip joints, and front/rear skirt armor with dedicated clearance mechanisms for leg posing. Builder Context The BV-XH02 Wen Zhong shares the same frame structure as the BV-XH01 Xiang Yu, making it an entry-level kit suitable for beginners. The 13-runner part count and snap-fit construction make it a quick, satisfying build that experienced builders can finish in a single sitting. Comparable in difficulty and scale to a Bandai HG kit, with no glue or paint required for a complete appearance. Some individual part connections may be tight due to POM joint tolerances - standard for this frame system. Why Build This Kit The Motor Nuclear BV-XH02 Wen Zhong is the second release in the Valiant Grade line and offers a meaningful upgrade over the BV-XH01 Xiang Yu in weapon complexity - the transformable dual gold whips that convert between whip, dual sword, and combined modes give it more display versatility than Xiang Yu's single Overlord Spear. At approximately 15 cm, Wen Zhong sits comfortably alongside Bandai HG kits on a shelf but offers a Chinese mythology-inspired spike-style aesthetic with lightning-themed transparent accents that is visually distinct from anything in the Gundam catalog. Builders interested in Motor Nuclear but not ready for the 50+ runner MNP-line kits will find the Valiant Grade Wen Zhong a practical entry point that demonstrates the brand's design language - wide shoulders, narrow waist, aggressive silhouette, integrated clear parts - at a fraction of the build time and cost. The character also previews what to expect from the upcoming full-size MNP-XH11 Wen Zhong and Black Qilin kit, which will include an alloy inner frame and a buildable mount. Box Contents 13 runners (including pre-painted gold runners and black POM joint runner) Pre-painted metallic blue-green eye parts Blue-green transparent parts with silver metallic interior coating Two multi-segment gold whips (transformable to dual swords or combined weapon) Four pairs of interchangeable hands (fists, straight grip, angled grip, default) Instruction manual Specifications Brand Motor Nuclear Series Legend of Star General Line Valiant Grade (Xunyong / BV) Model Number BV-XH02 Character Wen Zhong - Grand Preceptor Character Designation Tian Li Star - Lei Sheng Pu Hua Height Approx. 15 cm (5.9 in) Runner Count 13 Material ABS, POM Product Type Plastic assembly model kit (snap-fit) IP Original third-party mecha design Country of Origin China Preorder Notice: This item is currently on preorder and will be shipped once available. Please be aware that cancelling a preorder will incur a 25% restocking fee. For detailed information on our preorder and cancellation policies, please visit our FAQs page.