1/35 ARTPLA Gladiator & Smiling Eddie Amsel – Maschinen Krieger Kit

Early war. Heavy legs. Big smile.

This 1/35-scale release from ARTPLA brings to life the early heavy quadrupedal war machines of the Maschinen Krieger universe. Inside the box, you’ll find parts to build two distinct versions of the early Gladiator—G1 and G2—plus a newly sculpted Smiling Eddie Amsel pilot figure to bring personality to the battlefield.

🚧 This is a pre-order item. Stock is expected to arrive from Kaiyodo in September 2025. Orders will ship as soon as inventory lands at Paint on Plastic Studio HQ.

A sharp design with a warm twist, this release balances chunky mechanical armor with a human touch.

Kit Features

• Two Early Gladiators in One Box
  Includes parts for both the G1 (early-production) and G2 (pre-production) Gladiator variants
• Alternate Armament Options
  G2 features its signature railgun, while G1 comes with a newly tooled triple rocket tube
• SAFS-style hatch and open side-cover details
• Smiling Eddie Amsel Figure
  A cheerful sculpt exclusive to this release—adds character and charm to your display
• New Decal Sheet with updated unit markings

What’s in the Box

• Gladiator G1 Parts
• Gladiator G2 Parts
• Smiling Eddie Amsel Figure
• Decal Sheet

Pre-Order Details

• Expected Release: September 2025
• Manufacturer: ARTPLA (Kaiyodo)
• Scale: 1/35
• Material: Injection-molded plastic

Shipping Info

• Ships from Sydney, Australia
• Estimated weight: 0.65kg (standard Kaiyodo class)
• HS Code: 9503.00.40
• This is a pre-order product. Your order will ship once stock arrives from the manufacturer. We’ll notify you as soon as it’s ready to dispatch.

From Linc’s Desk

“The Gladiator has always had a commanding presence—but adding Eddie Amsel’s cheerful face to the mix gives this one a lot more shelf appeal than expected. It’s rare to get two full machine variants and a figure at this price point.”