Kotobukiya Shows off New and Returning Armored Core Kits

The latest models getting represented in the Variable Infinity series of Armored Core model kits have been revealed. The kits are of Armored Cores famous for their showing in the story and openings of Armored Core: Last Raven and Armored Core V. This includes the AC: Oracle and Matsukaze Mdl. 2.

The first item is Evangel’s AC: Oracle from Armored Core: Last Raven. This is a reprint of the kit from 2010. The blue and white AC faces off against the player during the end of Last Raven‘s story and his kit is replicated accurately, from the laser rifle and blade on the arms to the shoulder mounted cannons. Oracle stands at 190mm in height and can be disassembled and mixed with any other Variable Infinity Armored Core kit. It is currently available for preorder through Kotobukiya partners like Gundam Planet for $49.95 at pre-order and $54.95 upon official release date.

You can take a look at the AC: Oracle below:

The Armored Core V entry is of a tank tread AC. Specifically, the Matsukaze Mdl. 2 from Armored Core: Verdict Day. This is the first tank-tread AC represented in the Variable Infinity and is an entirely new kit in the line. It made its first appearance in the gritty opening movie of Armored Core V, where it grinds through a city after being dropped from a helicopter.

Much like previous Variable Infinity Armored Core kits, it can be disassembled in sections and customized, including attaching the tank treads to other Armored Cores to create your own custom model. It is retailing for $189.95 at preorder at partner store Gundam Planet, but the full official release will be $199.99.

You can take a look at the Matsukaze here:

These are not the only Armored Core Variable Infinity kits to be getting a reissue either. In November, 2024, a kit of Armored Core: For Answer‘s White Glint will be reissued, with even more new kits to come from Bandai Namco’s 30 Minute Missions model series.

The Oracle and Matsukaze Mdl. 2 Variable Infinity kits will be arriving in May, 2025 and pre-orders are open now at the Kotobukiya US store and Gundam Planet.