Ever heard of Gundam-fatigue? Probably not—because I made it up. But I bet you know exactly what I mean. I love plamo, especially the stuff coming out of China, but I was this close to quitting if I saw one more Gundam-style kit.
Then this showed up.
Meet the IRON ROARS C.A.T-04, a Cat Mecha born from a collab between XIAOT and Hobby Mio. It’s the fourth and final model from the IRON ROARS lineup before they kick off a brand new series later this year.
Scale: 1/60
Height: 17.6 cm (20.3 cm with backpack) — roughly the size of a Bandai MG
Runners: 31 total — not huge runners, so the part count isn’t overwhelming
Extras: This first release includes translucent parts and the iconic Hobby Mio gatling guns (more on that in a bit)
One of my favorite parts? The instruction manual. It’s not just your usual step-by-step—there’s a short comic inside that gives you some backstory on the pilot and mecha. It’s in both Chinese and English, though don’t expect Google-level grammar ????
Design-wise, the color scheme is sharp: mostly white, with blue and orange accents. Clean and eye-catching.
And yes—the head is actually a cockpit, and you can seat the included pilot inside. Pretty rare for a China kit.
Another fun touch? Retractable claws. A small but clever design choice that really nails the cat-vibes.
It looks to be quite posable, so you’ll have a blast snapping photos from different angles.
As for weapons:
Standard issue rifle with chainsaw
Rocket launcher
And the real highlight: those gatling guns that look suspiciously like Dyson vacuums ????
(These usually retail separately for $15–$20 alone)
1️⃣ It’s not another Gundam clone. If you’re feeling burnt out by the usual mecha, this is a refreshing change.
2️⃣ Great bang for your buck. MG-level size and complexity without the MG-level price tag. Plus, you’re getting more value from the extra parts and accessories.
3️⃣ Perfect for soft conversion attempts. Got a partner who doesn’t “get” plamo? Show them a Cat Mecha. Who can say no to a mech with paws?
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Sure, you could order from overseas yourself if you know where to look. But imagine waiting days/weeks only to receive a broken product (or came in broken box). At deltabase, I shoulder that risk for you, so you don’t have to.
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