Hello everyone,
Today, we are bringing you a review of the Kitsune – Limited Edition Artisan Series miniature from Conquest. For us, this model is highly symbolic, as it is the one that truly drew us into the world of Conquest.
Given that it is made of resin, we initially chose to prioritize ease of assembly by first building the plastic version. However, with our 2000 points list including two Kitsune, it became unavoidable to finally tackle this exceptional miniature. Originally revealed at the launch of the Yoroni, it was only available until stocks were depleted.
As with the other limited-edition miniatures we have previously owned, special care has been taken with the packaging. The box is made of reinforced cardboard and features a very pleasant, high-quality graphic design. Inside, the miniature is carefully separated into three sealed bags, accompanied by a clear instruction sheet and two Ideal cards corresponding to the two possible Kitsune profiles.
Overall, the presentation immediately conveys a premium feel, designed with both collectors and dedicated Conquest players in mind.
The resin used is, as is customary with Conquest, of very high quality and does not “pill” when scraped. Its texture is pleasant to work with, and it bonds almost instantly when using epoxy glue, which greatly facilitates assembly.
The casting is overall excellent, although a significant amount of cleanup is required to remove the various mold lines, particularly on the foxes and on the Kitsune’s tail. The rounded shapes and sometimes hard-to-reach areas can make this step a bit challenging in places, but once the cleanup is done, the final result is highly satisfying.
Each piece fits together perfectly, resulting in a very enjoyable overall assembly experience. We did not encounter any warped parts or misaligned casts that could have complicated the build. As a bonus, the fit is so precise that no gap filling is required, which is always greatly appreciated on a resin kit.
As shown in the instruction sheet below, the assembly process itself is particularly straightforward. Only the hair and some of the foxes may require a bit more care during assembly. However, thanks to the fast bonding properties of the resin, what might seem intimidating at first is quickly resolved.
This kit makes for an excellent intermediate step in the hobby: it allows you to get comfortable working with resin without being confronted with the challenges often found in more complex resin kits.
The final piece is simply stunning and packed with details, especially on the face, which is particularly expressive and finely sculpted. We were, however, slightly misled by the studio paint job: some areas that we initially thought were sculpted details turned out to be impressive painting techniques instead.
This miniature, visually dense due to the presence of numerous foxes, represents a real painting challenge. Nevertheless, we hope to achieve a result close to what we accomplished on our plastic version of the Kitsune.
It is clearly a must-have miniature for the Yoroni, both for its visual impact and its symbolic value. We can’t wait to show it to you once it is fully painted.
e hope you enjoyed this review. If you have any questions about the kit, feel free to ask them in the comments, we’ll be happy to answer.
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