Bring one of Evangelion’s most iconic pilots to your model collection with the 30MP Asuka Shikinami Langley (Plug Suit Ver.) from Bandai Spirits. Joining the 30 Minutes Preference (30MP) range, this character model kit recreates Asuka Shikinami Langley in her unmistakable red Plug Suit, combining Bandai’s accessible snap-fit construction with expressive face options, impressive articulation and a striking glossy finish.
Designed to capture both Asuka’s appearance and personality, the kit includes multiple face options, interchangeable hands, dedicated seated-pose parts and the enormous Spear of Cassius, giving Evangelion fans plenty of possibilities for creating dynamic displays.
Asuka Shikinami Langley Joins 30 Minutes Preference
Asuka is one of the defining characters of the Rebuild of Evangelion films, instantly recognisable thanks to her fiery personality and distinctive scarlet Plug Suit.
Bandai Spirits brings her into the 30 Minutes Preference series with a model designed to capture the character in an articulated plastic kit rather than a traditional fixed-pose figure.
The result combines the character accuracy collectors want with the enjoyable hands-on building experience associated with Bandai’s 30 Minutes Label.
Gloss-Finish Plug Suit
One of the standout features of this release is Asuka’s famous red Plug Suit.
Bandai has used glossy-finish plastic to recreate the distinctive appearance of the suit, helping differentiate the Plug Suit from the other components of the model without requiring painting.
The combination of red, black, green and contrasting details gives the completed model plenty of visual impact straight from the box.
Builders can, of course, take things further with selective painting, detailing and top coats if they want a more customised finish.
Multiple Facial Expressions
Bandai includes several options for bringing Asuka’s personality to life.
The kit includes:
- Two tampo-printed face parts
- One unprinted face part set
- Water-transfer decals for creating additional expressions
- Interchangeable hand parts
The pre-printed faces provide clean eye and facial detailing straight from the box, while the blank face and included water-slide decals give experienced builders additional customisation possibilities.
Spear of Cassius Included
Asuka comes equipped with the imposing Spear of Cassius.
Its enormous size provides a dramatic contrast with the character model and allows for some spectacular action poses.
Whether displayed standing with the spear or posed ready for battle, the accessory gives the finished kit considerably more presence on the shelf.
Dedicated Sitting Pose Parts
Bandai also includes a complete set of replacement components specifically designed for seated poses.
Rather than relying entirely on the standard leg articulation, these dedicated parts allow Asuka to achieve a more natural sitting position.
This provides additional display possibilities and makes the kit particularly useful for Evangelion-themed dioramas or character displays.
Designed for Dynamic Posing
The 30MP format takes advantage of Bandai Spirits’ experience developing articulated character model kits.
The finished Asuka can be displayed in a variety of poses, including:
- Standing character poses
- Spear of Cassius combat poses
- Dynamic action stances
- Seated poses
- Character-focused displays
- Evangelion dioramas
The interchangeable hands and dedicated sitting components make it easy to change the character of your display without rebuilding the entire model.
Beginner-Friendly Snap-Fit Construction
Despite its impressive finished appearance, the 30MP Asuka Shikinami Langley uses Bandai Spirits’ familiar snap-fit construction.
That means:
- No glue required
- No painting required
- Colour-separated plastic
- Pre-printed face parts
- Straightforward assembly
- Optional advanced detailing
A good pair of model nippers is all that’s required for basic assembly, making this a great option for Evangelion fans who may be completely new to plastic model building.
Experienced builders can add panel detailing, painted accents, water-slide decals and carefully selected finishes to take the completed model even further.
Display Alongside 30MP Rei Ayanami
Asuka is a natural companion piece for 30MP Rei Ayanami (Plug Suit Ver.).
Displaying the two together creates an instantly recognisable Evangelion character lineup, while the contrasting red and white Plug Suits make them particularly striking as a pair.
For collectors already building Bandai’s wider Evangelion model range, Asuka can also be displayed alongside the various EVA model kits for a complete pilot-and-Evangelion collection.
Kit Contents
Included with the 30MP Asuka Shikinami Langley (Plug Suit Ver.) are:
- Asuka Shikinami Langley model
- Two tampo-printed face parts
- One set of unprinted face parts
- Interchangeable hand parts
- Spear of Cassius
- Replacement parts for seated poses
- Tetron sticker sheet
- Water-transfer decal sheet
These accessories provide plenty of display flexibility straight from the box.
Kit Features
- Manufacturer: Bandai Spirits
- Range: 30 Minutes Preference (30MP)
- 30 Minutes Label
- Character: Asuka Shikinami Langley
- Version: Plug Suit Ver.
- Series: Rebuild of Evangelion
- Gloss-finish red Plug Suit
- Two tampo-printed face parts
- Unprinted face parts for custom expressions
- Water-transfer facial decals
- Spear of Cassius included
- Dedicated seated-pose replacement parts
- Multiple interchangeable hands
- Tetron stickers included
- Highly articulated character model
- Colour-separated plastic parts
- Snap-fit construction
- No glue required
- Painting optional
Why Add 30MP Asuka Shikinami Langley (Plug Suit Ver.) to Your Collection?
The 30MP Asuka Shikinami Langley (Plug Suit Ver.) offers Evangelion fans something different from a conventional pre-painted figure. You get to build the character yourself while still benefiting from Bandai Spirits’ excellent colour separation, printed facial details and articulated character-model engineering.
The glossy red Plug Suit immediately gives the finished model Asuka’s unmistakable appearance, while the Spear of Cassius, alternative expressions and dedicated sitting components provide plenty of opportunities to change your display.
It’s also an excellent entry point for Evangelion collectors who haven’t previously built a plastic model. The snap-fit construction means no glue is required, while the pre-printed faces eliminate one of the more intimidating aspects of building character kits.
For experienced modellers, the additional blank face, water-transfer decals and cleanly separated parts provide plenty of scope for further detailing and customisation.
Combining Asuka’s iconic red Plug Suit with expressive face options, excellent articulation, seated-pose components and the enormous Spear of Cassius, the 30MP Asuka Shikinami Langley (Plug Suit Ver.) is a fantastic character model for Evangelion fans and 30 Minutes collectors alike.
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