i wouldnt say 'the newest 1.5'
since 1.51 and 1.52 are the newest, and neither work with this release.
yes it require 'swapping memory sticks' which is pretty sketchy
NEW FLASH - this just in, to pacify people whining over the monster being transformable, YAMATO said they will be releasing an optional non transforming 1/60 scale monster
new reports say the kit looks something like this: