Panzer Vor!

Hello everyone and welcome back to Tiro Finale! Over my recent break, I managed to get some brieft hands-on time with Good Smile Company's Nendoroid More: Panzer IV Ausf. D. Now that name is quite a mouthful so, for the sake of simplicity, we are just going to call it the Nendoroid Panzer.So, how exactly did I get my hands on this interesting addition to the Nendoroid family of auxiliary parts?

The answer to that question is actually quite simple, I just borrowed it from one of our writers. While paying a visit to Lance's place, I decided to unceremoniously rummage through his entire collection of figures and what not, looking for the ideal figure to capture a short gallery for.

And while there were certainly more than a few noteworthy collectibles and figures in Lance's collection, the one which always intrigued the most was always his Nendoroid Panzer. Mainly because, never in my wildest dream did I expect Good Smile Company to ever manufacture this tank in the first place. Sure, prior to the tank, the Nendoroid series already had a well established lineup of accessory and auxiliary products in the form of the Nendoroid More series but, none as massive in terms of scale or complexity of the tanks from the Girls und Panzer series. 

Aside from all the hatches which allow the Nendoroid Petits of the tank crew to be fitted, the tank can also host one singular normal sized Nendoroid. I personally think the former looks better but, to each their own. What is even more impressive, the tank actually moves! There are four wheels mounted beneath the tank powered by a simple pull back motor not unlike many of the children's toys we see in the market. It may not sound like anything too impressive but, I certainly find it endlessly amusing. Who knows? Next time, they might even make a version where the tracks can move!

Ever since the inception of the Nendoroid More Tanks, Good Smile has gone on to release even more members and tanks from the Girls und Panzer roster. And the best part is, they are not even too expensive. Of course, if you do plan to collect all of them, trust that it will burn quite a hole in your finances. But as far as quality goes, I am certain there is little anyone would need to worry about with Good Smile at the helm.

One thing worth noting, for this Panzer in particular, the connection between the tank and the Nendoroid Petit can be a little loose. As such, it is prone to coming dislodged even upon the slightest contact. This is not a problem with the members who are propped upright but, for those at a slight slant, do practice some caution when positioning them.

Just like every major series it manufactures for, Good Smile Company has a dedicated splash page for the Girls und Panzer series highlighting all their merchandise from said series. If you would like to know more information about that, make sure to check it out.

All in all, I think the Panzer really captures the soul of any Nendoroid, which to me, has always been fun. More than just a static piece, the Panzer offers a healthy dose of modularity and mobility yet, still maintaining highly detailed and well made. Straddling the fine line between toy and collectible, that is what makes these tanks so great. If you ever thought of getting one, I would strongly recommend it especially if you are a fan of the series. 

With that, we come to the end of this short piece. If you have any questions, do not hestitate to ask them in the comments section below. Until the next time, thank you so much for reading and I hope to see you again here on Tiro Finale!