Kitz Concept Toy Thread 2.0

[Radioguy]

On 1/9/2026 at 11:01 AM, Pontus said:

Unsubscribed, and not buying anything else from KC even if they come out with a...1/2000 TV SDFM.

C'mon, even a hater would look twice if they actually did that . 😉

[jvmacross]

Recon BattlePod

  Key Features:
- Premium spray‑paint finish 
- High diecast construction, concentrated in the legs 
- Openable cockpit design (Pilot not included) 
- Super‑bright sci‑fi cockpit glow lighting 
- Multiple thruster lighting effects 
- Fully articulated structure 
- Front‑mounted recon unit featuring 7 distinct scanning light effects 
  * Lighting effects simulate laser scanning and electronic signal reconnaissance, inspired by     modern military‑grade detection systems

Small Recon Device
- Built‑in 5 × Type‑C power ports
- Capable of supplying power to up to 5 Recon BattlePods simultaneously
- Alternative power via Type‑C connection to a household power source 
- Effectively reduces power consumption caused by cockpit lighting

Cockpit Lighting & Power Design
- All lighting effects are activated via a magnetic control system 
- BattlePods may operate independently using onboard batteries 
- The Small Recon Device also functions as a centralized power supply for multiple BattlePods

Estimated shipping: late April 2026.

 

[jenius]

Some nice upgrades in that list. I'll buy one when they're available to ship.

[tekering]

"Converts the pilot (not included) into a recon-type robotic unit..."

...like Canti from FLCL? 🤨

[Chronocidal]

Like.. ok, I'm all about bonus features.

But.. what?

[wm cheng]

22 hours ago, jenius said:

Some nice upgrades in that list. I'll buy one when they're available to ship.

Yeah, same here.  Not a big fan of that horizontal blue bar across the main opening piece though.

[sh9000]

Box art.

[rsvictor1976]

Is there a good third party stand for the Battle Pod?

[varitechs]

On 1/21/2026 at 6:16 PM, rsvictor1976 said:

Is there a good third party stand for the Battle Pod?

Jenius used the acrylic display stand but with the weight, it's complicated.. Perhaps printed in 3D

Edited January 23 by varitechs

[rsvictor1976]

22 hours ago, varitechs said:

Jenius used the acrylic display stand but with the weight, it's complicated.. Perhaps printed in 3D

I saw that on @jenius video, but I was hoping for stand that would support it while it was still standing up. 
 

I’m curious, the Battle Pod has been out for a year now, does it still feel stable to stand on its own, or if it’s starting to become wobbly due to all that weight?

 

 

[wm cheng]

It's totally stable to stand on its own.  Maybe not in super one-legged dynamic kicking poses, but the static standing and reverse kneeling for entry its totally stable.  My main complaint is all the separate little switches to turn all the lights on and off are a pain, but otherwise a great toy.

[varitechs]

Originally there was a display stand (look picture) stand but the product page changed in February 2024 and the stand has disappeared from the description.

Edited Monday at 07:41 PM by varitechs

[rsvictor1976]

I’m late to the party, but I finally got one.

Edited 8 hours ago by rsvictor1976

[jenius]

Play with it and let us know your thoughts. After I wrap up my DX GBP I'm probably moving on to the artillery pods.

[rsvictor1976]

I’m a little surprised. I ordered the regular Battle Pod and I got the Heavy Artillery version instead. I can't say I'm disappointed as I still like the toy. I was planning on getting the artillery variants after i checked out the normal Battle Pod first to see if I liked it. I was also worried that the Heavy Artillery variant would be hard to stand up with the weight of the missiles but I'm happy I was proven wrong. 

Question, does the Heavy Artillery version come with it’s own instructions or the one for the original Battle Pod?

Edited 7 hours ago by rsvictor1976