Model kits may seem daunting at first, but act of building your very own collectable yourself is a satisfying accomplishment should one stick with it until the end. Odds are, if a franchise is Japanese, there is sure to be a model kit based on it.

Fans of Gundam are used to different grades and difficulty levels for the franchise’s model kits, and while it is great to complete a Master Grade by yourself someday, those who lack the time or prefer something easier can always stick to Bandai’s Figure-rise kits.

Like creating an action figure all by yourself, these Figure-rise model kits are easy to assemble, requiring no painting or glue as the parts are all coloured and snap together very easily. The end result is a highly posable and show-accurate model.

So for those looking to dip their toes into model kits, here are ten Figure-rise kits we recommend:

Sletta Mercury from Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury

The first female protagonist in a Gundam franchise, needless to say, Sletta Mercury and her Mobile Suit Gundam Aerial have made quite an impact on fans old and new. This articulated figure perfectly captures the character’s likeness from the anime.

Kamen Rider Black

A classic superhero from the franchise’s Showa era, Kamen Rider Black and its direct sequel represent the end of old-school tokusatsu sensibilities before a major reboot. This Figure-rise model kit is ready to defeat monsters with his signature Rider Kick.

Amplified Batman

Once in a while, Western superheroes get to be part of the Figure-rise revolution, with this “amplified” take on DC’s Batman presenting a version of the Dark Knight unlike any that came before. This heavily armoured version of the Caped Crusader is definitely one for diehard fans.

Magnamon from Digimon Adventure 02

One of Veemon’s Armour Digivolutions from the second season of the Digimon anime, Magnamon’s golden look is one of the franchise’s most iconic yet. This side of Digivolution hasn’t made a comeback in later seasons, and it is great to see that it is immortalised through this figure.

Ultraman Suit A

The Ultraman reboot manga and anime series recontextualises the giant hero with Iron Man’s armoured-like sensibilities. Ultraman Suit A, based on Ultraman Ace from the original live-action series, comes with his iconic guillotine special attack and an LED chest piece.

Super Saiyan Son Goku

When Son Goku finally turned into the legendary Super Saiyan, the world of anime and manga changed forever, with future shonen franchises following Dragon Ball Z’s example to a tee. So it is only right to begin your Dragon Ball Figure-rise collection with Goku’s most iconic look.

Doraemon

While this list mostly focuses on the Figure-rise Standard line, we’ll make an exception for Doraemon from the Figure-rise Mechanics sub-line. It may not be as articulate, but it features way more mechanical details, which is perfect for a robot cat from the future.

Lacus Clyne from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

The Figure-rise line mainly focuses on all manner of manly heroes and mythical beasts, but once in while, when they do release a female figure, it is always sublime. Lacus Clyne from Gundam Seed is a good example of this, especially with her added clothing and facial options.

Kamen Rider Build

For those looking for a modern Kamen Rider representative, the asymmetrical Kamen Rider Build is the perfect blend of classic motifs through a modern lens. With his suit’s theme being a mix of rabbits and tanks, this odd pairing makes for a striking colour scheme unlike any other.

Metal Garurumon from Digimon Adventure

Most Digimon figures in this line are usually bipedal digital monsters, so with the ever-popular Metal Garurumon joining the line, it makes for a compelling quadrupedal addition. A rarity in the entire Figure-rise line, the four-legged Metal Garurumon is no less posable than his peers.