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The Figure-rise Standard Amplified Omegamon (X-Antibody) is a non-scale kit from BANDAI SPIRITS, released on November 27, 2021, for 5,280 yen (incl. tax) and standing about 200mm tall. Based on Digital Monster (DIGITAL MONSTER X-evolution), it captures the sharper, more mechanical post X-Antibody look along with a large flowing cape. Building it as my third Amplified kit, I rate it ★★★☆☆ and around four hours, and below I cover the build feel, the tricky spots, how it looks straight out of the box, and what to check before buying.
1. Introduction ― Why the X-Antibody Omegamon Stands Out
Omegamon is one of the most iconic Digimon, but the X-Antibody version is a different beast. After the X-Antibody, the silhouette changes so much that it almost reads as a separate character, and the centerpiece is the large cape spreading out behind it. When I first saw that cape volume in the box, I genuinely wondered how it all fit onto the runners.
This is my third Amplified kit, and during assembly there were several moments where I thought, “Ah, so that’s how this part is structured.” That made it a genuinely fun build. At the same time, there are a lot of thin parts, and my fingertips got sore in places, so I’ll be honest about that too.
〔Image: Box front and a cape-spread completed shot〕
2. Product Information
- Product: Figure-rise Standard Amplified Omegamon (X-Antibody)
- Source: Digital Monster (DIGITAL MONSTER X-evolution)
- Maker: BANDAI SPIRITS
- Series: Figure-rise Standard Amplified
- Scale: Non-scale (approx. 200mm tall)
- Release date: November 27, 2021
- Price: 5,280 yen (incl. 10% tax)
- Distribution: General retail
- Highlights: Sharper mechanical Amplified styling, a deployable large cape, clear parts at key points
- Where to buy: Official product page, plus Amazon, Rakuten, Suruga-ya, Yahoo! Auctions, Mercari, etc.
〔Image: Box side with spec details〕
3. Package and Kit Contents
Open the box and the first thing that grabs you is the large molded parts for the cape and weapons. Contents include:
- Multiple colored runners (white, blue, gray, red, plus clear parts)
- One foil sticker sheet (for sensors and armor color accents)
- Large molded parts including the cape and weapon pieces
- One full-color instruction manual
The color separation across runners is generous, and you can already spot the clear parts placed at key points before you even start. Thanks to the large cape parts, the runner footprint feels bigger than many kits in the same price range.
〔Image: Full runner layout and a close-up of the clear parts〕
4. Assembly ― ★★★☆☆ / About 4 Hours, and Where People Trip Up
The build sits at ★★★☆☆ and takes roughly four hours. There’s no single brutal step, but the part shapes and count keep you on your toes. Here are the tricky spots based on actually building it:
- Many parts have sharp edges, and handling the thin pieces over time left my fingertips sore. Taking breaks rather than powering through is the safer way to go.
- The rear cape is heavy because of its volume, so securing enough holding power takes some care. Loose or incomplete connections make it harder to keep poses stable.
- Even as my third Amplified build, there were several moments where I had to stop and figure out how a section was structured. Following the manual one step at a time is the way to avoid mistakes.
There are also plenty of small parts that are easy to lose, so it helps to clear your workspace before you start.
〔Image: Mid-build shot showing the cape base structure〕
5. Out-of-Box Review ― Looks, Articulation, Color, Gimmick
Built without paint, the color separation is surprisingly thorough. The clear parts at key points stand out, and the head in particular has a transparency that looks great even straight from the box.
- Design and proportions: The Amplified styling is sharper and more mechanical than the standard version. Deploying the cape dramatically changes the silhouette, shifting from a slim body to a far more imposing presence.
- Articulation: The shoulders and legs move well, and you get plenty of range even within the limits set by the cape. Adding a waist twist makes sword-ready poses feel natural.
- Color and gimmick: Molded colors plus stickers cover most of it. Fine details rely on stickers, but the finish is high even unpainted. The cape deployment that reshapes the whole silhouette is the kit’s main showpiece.
With the cape spread, the figure takes up a lot of width, so it’s worth planning display space in advance.
〔Image: Completed out-of-box, front and rear cape spread〕
6. Where It Sits in the Series ― Compared to Other Kits
Figure-rise Standard Amplified is the line that renders popular Digimon in high detail. Lined up next to the series’ Imperialdramon, the X-Antibody Omegamon stands out for its sideways presence thanks to the cape, and it eats up noticeably more shelf space.
Compared with kits built around a slim silhouette, this one leans hard into “change the silhouette with a deployment gimmick,” giving it real personality in how you choose to display it. The more Amplified kits you own, the more you’ll appreciate the difference in direction.
〔Image: Size and volume comparison with other series kits〕
7. One-Point Tips for a Cleaner Finish
The kit looks great straight built, but a little extra effort goes a long way. These are general recommendations:
- Gate cleanup: With so many sharp parts, a double cut followed by sanding keeps stress marks and snags down.
- Panel lining: There are plenty of mechanical molds, so lining with enamel or similar tightens up the detail.
- Stickers vs. paint: The fine sensor areas are fine as stickers, but swapping in partial painting boosts the density if you want it.
- Top coat: A finishing flat (or other) top coat evens out the molded-color sheen and makes sticker edges less noticeable.
〔Image: Before/after panel lining comparison〕
8. What to Check Before Buying
- Display space: The cape is wide when spread, so secure shelf or desk space first.
- No stand: A stand is not included. You’ll need a separate one for action poses.
- Tools: A nipper and sanding tools make the sharp-edged gate cleanup both safer and cleaner.
- Availability: Time has passed since release, but it’s still in circulation in stores and online. As a popular character, stock can be uneven, and used examples vary in condition between sealed and opened items.
〔Image: Stand-sold-separately and display-space example〕
9. Good & More
【Good】
- The cape-spread look is even better than expected and displays beautifully.
- Clear parts at key points give the head a transparency that shows even out of the box.
- Wide shoulder and waist range make sword-ready poses come together naturally.
【More (points of note)】
- The many sharp-edged and thin parts left my fingertips sore during assembly.
- The rear cape is heavy, so securing holding power takes some care.
- No included stand and a wide display footprint mean some setups need preparation.
〔Image: A pose shot summing up the Good & More〕
10. Score
Overall: ★★★★☆
In a word: “It takes effort, but the silhouette shift when the cape deploys is well worth it.”
〔Image: Overall score visual〕
11. Conclusion
What stuck with me most was how much the silhouette transforms the moment you attach the cape. The previously slim body changes so much it almost reads as a different character. There were fiddly moments with sharp-part cleanup and sticker application, but the finished look more than justifies the effort. This kit hits especially hard for anyone with a soft spot for Digimon X-evolution. If securing display space or a stand is difficult for you, just confirm that point before deciding.
