ECOPLA – Gunpla-Kun DX Set

The parts for this model kit are composed of a compound material made in Japan called LIMEX. Designed to be an eco-conscious substitute for plastic, it helps to reduce the amount of petroleum-derived resin used in manufacturing. It is primarily made with limestone (made of materials such as calcium carbonate) combined with PS and PP materials. However, parts are more brittle compared to ordinary plastic.

Kit Features

Hopes Held in a Frail Form

The hand is so thin you can see the blue from the **Beam Gun** through it, along with flaking all along the model.

Standing alongside the **High Grade Revive RX-78-2**

The **Shield** shows white discoloration from the limestone.

The model **G Runner** held within the kit’s A runner.

Quinn’s Opinion

Cute & Clever, But Not the Future

Cheers:

+ The end result is super adorable regardless of the variant you build.
+ I absolutely love the idea of displaying the parts of a model kit within a replica runner.
+ I really like the way the LIMEX material feels, it’s like very soft to the touch.
+ I kept this kit completely original, no paint, panel lining, or other tweaks. All color separation is by design (with 1 included black sticker for around the eyes.)

Cons:

– Extraordinarily brittle, parts WILL chip & break from the slightest amount of pressure.
– Once you assemble it into a figure there is no realistic way to disassemble it without destroying something.
– Limex is unpredictable and will flake/give you inconsistent color.

Closing thoughts:

LIMEX definitely won’t be the future of gunpla, but I absolutely think looking into alternative materials is a valuable exercise. I’m optimistic Bandai learned a lot from this process, and the build experience is quite unique due to the material.