MODEROID HL-98 Hercules 21 Kleurvariant & Caldia

The articulation on Hercules is surprisingly good for a model kit this size—the shoulder joints let me pose it lifting the tiny Caldia figures. Assembly took about an evening, and the water-slide decals really make the olive drab pop against the molded colors.

Having three Caldia units in the box is a nice surprise, and the water-slide decals really help sell the anime look once you apply them. Hercules feels solid at 125mm, and I appreciate that the OVA version got new parts instead of a lazy repaint.

The articulation on Hercules’s joints is surprisingly smooth for a kit this size, and the new sculpting on the OVA version really makes it pop. I was especially happy that the Caldia minis come in three copies, perfect for setting up a diorama. Overall, a fantastic value for the build quality.