MOTOR NUCLEAR : MNP-XH04 TIAN YING XING
This review brings you the newly released MNP-XH-04 Tian Ying Xing - Three Altars Sea Meeting Nezha from Eastern Model (Motuonuclear). The design continues the pre-assembled alloy inner frame combined with snap-fit outer armor, a signature feature of the series. Since its launch, this line has gained significant popularity and a solid reputation.
This time, the model is inspired by the mythical figure Nezha, well-known from Chinese legends. Many might associate Nezha with the classic tale "Nezha Conquers the Sea" (especially since Ao Bing was previously released) or his iconic three heads and six arms form.
So how does this release perform? Let's dive in and take a closer look!
Partial Outer Armor Installation Mode
Detailed Overview of Each Section
Accessories Overview
Universe Ring – Pink translucent parts, more suitable for mounting on the back. The three translucent pieces have distinct shapes and, when combined, create a flame-like effect.
The Universe Ring can be disassembled into three parts and can be held in hand.
Yin-Yang Twin Swords – The White Sword features a hilt design similar to the Lang Spear, with detailed engravings on the translucent parts. Its design appears to be inspired by the Yin-Yang fish motif.
The Black Sword comes in a red and black color scheme, which should enhance its evil-banishing aesthetic. The blade itself is a pre-painted part, but after two gate cuts, the white base plastic may become visible. The hilt design of the Black Sword is identical to that of the White Sword.
The Flame-Tipped Spear features the most complex part separation design among all the accessories. The golden sections are plate-sprayed parts, with a triangular prism structure, meaning each face has exposed gate marks.
The three muzzle-like openings can accommodate effect parts, and when left uninstalled, they give off a rather cyberpunk aesthetic. The spear's tail is also a plate-sprayed part, adorned with a green translucent piece as a gemstone accent.
Interchangeable Flame Effect Display
Two additional pairs of arms use the original backpack structure, maintaining the same size and detail as the main body’s arms without any downsizing. The backpack design remains largely unchanged from its base form.
Single-Sided Huntian Ribbon Length Comparison – Each segment features multi-directional articulation, similar to the RG Epyon’s heat whip. The kit includes connector parts, allowing it to be used as a single continuous piece. However, the black parts may have shallow grooves, making the blue translucent segments prone to detachment.
The grip-side components can rotate outward at a certain angle and can also be reassembled into a whip-sword form. (Personal recommendation: avoid pressing each segment in too tightly, as the orange translucent parts may be prone to cracking.)
Wind-Fire Wheels ×2 – Essentially, these consist of soft rubber effect parts combined with gold plate-sprayed components.
The kit includes connector parts for combining the Universe Ring with the backpack.
In full armor mode, additional equipment needs to be separately installed on the shoulders. The mounting ports are located at the back of the shoulder armor, and the design resembles coiled Huntian Ribbons.
The display base features a transparent blue color, combined with pink lotus-shaped effect parts, creating a visual effect reminiscent of a lotus emerging from water.
Full Armor Display
The overall design is slender and well-proportioned, with extensive part separation, giving it a highly layered look. The surface details are finely engraved, and its sharpness is among the best in Chinese model brands.
In terms of articulation, the bare alloy frame performs excellently on its own. However, once the outer armor is attached, some sharp details may interfere with movement. Fortunately, the parts have decent flexibility, though the POM components seem to have very tight tolerances, making the hip and shoulder frame assembly quite challenging.
For accessories, the three-headed, six-armed form, combined with the Huntian Ribbon, Flame-Tipped Spear, Yin-Yang Twin Swords, and Universe Ring, delivers maximum value for the price—a complete package!