{"rewrite":{"id":"r_adfa9250faf3da233999a975","clusterId":"c_5713892c95a6ba4f3783b3a7","slug":"kotobukiya-reissues-crest-cr-c75u2-close-combat-ver-from-armored-core-3","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Kotobukiya Reissues Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. from Armored Core 3","summary":"Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for the Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. plastic model, the third entry in the company's V.I. (Variable Infinity) Series reissue production project. The kit recreates the Crest-frame AC that appeared in the opening movie of FromSoftware's Armored Core 3, adapted for mid-to-close-range combat and equipped with a high-capacity machine gun, a laser blade, a multi-missile launcher, and a high-power grenade launcher.\n\nThe reissue uses new molds created specifically for the project. Kotobukiya says the kit maintains compatibility with the common standards within the series while updating some part divisions and runner layouts, and that part strength has been improved compared to the original release.\n\nThe kit is 1/72 scale and stands about 160mm tall. It includes the head CR-H97XS-EYE, core CR-C75U2, arms CR-A71S2, legs CR-LH80S2, machine gun WR04M-PIXIE2, laser blade CR-WL69LB, small missile WB04M-NYMPHE2, grenade launcher CR-WB78GL, extension CR-E90AM2, and two types of hand parts. The Kotobukiya Shop offers an exclusive bonus of additional weapon parts.\n\nThe price is 9,900 yen including tax, with release scheduled for January 2027. Reservations made by October 20 are guaranteed; after that, orders close when the limit is reached.","whyItMatters":"The third V.I. Series reissue recreates the opening-movie unit from Armored Core 3 with newly manufactured molds, and Kotobukiya states the part strength improvement delivers higher quality than the original release.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe kit is 1/72 scale and stands roughly 160mm tall. The included parts list covers the head CR-H97XS-EYE, core CR-C75U2, arms CR-A71S2, legs CR-LH80S2, machine gun WR04M-PIXIE2, laser blade CR-WL69LB, small missile WB04M-NYMPHE2, grenade launcher CR-WB78GL, extension CR-E90AM2, and two types of hand parts: fists and weapon-holding hands.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKotobukiya describes the reissue as a \u0026#39;newly molded product,\u0026#39; with molds created fresh for the project. The kit keeps compatibility with the common standards used across the V.I. Series while some part divisions and runner layouts are updated. Part strength is improved over the original release, which Kotobukiya says delivers higher quality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Kotobukiya Shop exclusive bonus is \u0026#39;Additional Weapon Parts,\u0026#39; available only through the company\u0026#39;s own store. Pre-orders are open now, and reservations made by October 20 are guaranteed. After that date, orders close once the limit is reached. The kit is priced at 9,900 yen including tax and is scheduled for release in January 2027. The copyright line credits FromSoftware, Inc.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Kotobukiya's third V.I. Series reissue is the Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. from the Armored Core 3 opening movie, built with brand-new molds and improved part strength. 9,900 yen, January 2027.","twitterPost":"Pre-orders for the Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. are open now. Order by October 20 to guarantee one; after that it closes when the limit hits. Kotobukiya Shop orders get extra weapon parts.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Kotobukiya has opened pre-orders for the Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver., the third entry in its V.I. Series reissue project and a recreation of the unit from the Armored Core 3 opening movie. The kit uses new molds with improved part strength, costs 9,900 yen, and ships in January 2027. Orders by October 20 are guaranteed.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3144565/\",\"title\":\"Kotobukiya Re-releases Crest CR-C75U2 Close Combat Ver. from 'Armored Core 3' Opening Movie with New Molds! Third Entry in the V.I. 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(Variable Infinity) Series reissue production project.","The Kotobukiya Shop exclusive bonus for the kit is 'Additional Weapon Parts.'"]}