Infinite Dimension 1/100 Nemesis Review: Back for Revenge!!

Product Reviewed

Infinite Dimensions Nemesis 1/100 “Nemesis” model kit (also described as “Infinite Dimension 1/100 Nemesis” / “Infinite Dimensions Nemesis 100”)

Key Features Mentioned

• Very large, premium packaging Described as an “insanely big” box with detailed artwork and step-by-step imagery, presented as the biggest box yet for the reviewer.

• Boxing/contents split into two sections

  • Main body parts
  • Separate section for the backpack

• High parts density “Packed with runners,” including multiple materials/finishes:

  • Color separation (including for the inner frame)
  • Gold parts
  • Metallic coated parts
  • Inner frame + outer armor shell

• Included presentation/art

  • A detailed art book (the reviewer refuses to spoil it).

• Decal and detailing options

  • Water-slide decals
  • Metallic etched details
  • Metallic decals, including a praised “innovation” involving reflective/hard-piece metallic decal sheets

• Multi-color build options

  • Dark metallic blue and red
  • Spare/duplicate pieces enable switching/rearranging

• Eyes options

  • Clear eyes and gold eyes
  • The reviewer chose gold to avoid the face looking too dark
  • Suggested users who plan LEDs/painting may prefer this choice

• Complex build structure

  • Model built in three construction steps: inner frame → outer shell/armor stages

• Weapon system

  • Many blades/“beam rifle” components
  • Gimmicks to reconfigure swords into gun/rail-gun/rifle formats
  • Weapons mount individually as add-ons

• Backpack (“crown jewel”)

  • Large backpack with thrusters, attachments, and a pilot/cockpit
  • Emphasis on “gimmicks everywhere,” using click/secure attachment style parts

• Large base included

  • Described as unusually unique compared to prior Infinite Dimensions releases
  • Uses metallic elements/stickers in the base design
  • May be a “crown jewel” if painted/customized, but painting will require heavy work

Build Experience / User Experience

• Overall build described as smooth

  • “Completely smooth,” with only minor hiccups (some parts loose/tight or not as adjustable as desired)
  • No fitment issues—parts “went flush”

• Time to build

  • Completed in less than two days (reviewer builds after work)

• “FL friendly” (with advice)

  • The kit is explicitly called friendly (FL friendly)
  • Reviewer advises choosing which parts to use since the manual pushes specific parts even though alternatives exist

• Tools/handling advice

  • Single-bladed nippers; hobby knife for cleanup
  • Tweezers; toothpick recommended for fine decals/metal etching areas
  • Extra care with hard reflective metallic decals (they can look bad if mishandled after placement)
  • Pen used to mark steps due to many leftover parts

Pros (Unique Positive Points)

• Premium presentation

  • Standout packaging size and artwork

• Strong value of included materials

  • Extensive runners, metallic elements, art book, water slides, metallic/etched parts

• Smooth construction and good fitment

  • Reviewer repeatedly emphasizes the lack of fitment problems and clean assembly (“flush”)

• Customization and display flexibility

  • Blue/red two-color options
  • Spare/duplicate pieces for alternate configurations
  • Clear/gold eyes
  • Reconfigurable weapons with multiple gimmicks

• Impressive weapons

  • “Blades galore”
  • Rail-gun / buster rifle transformation highlighted as especially detailed

• Highly detailed backpack for dynamic poses

  • Thrusters, pilot cockpit
  • Mentioned spread-wing/battle-flying pose potential

• Metallic stickers/decals reportedly adhere well

  • Reviewer reports no issues with metallic decals falling off (a common complaint in other builds)

• Main-body poseability

  • Good dynamic range from joints like torso rotation and leg articulation

Cons / Drawbacks Mentioned

• Backpack may limit stability/standing

  • The model cannot stand with the full backpack attached unless using the included base
  • Reviewer suggests that even if it stands without the base, it probably won’t last

• Backpack attachment risk

  • Some parts can fall off if manhandled
  • A specific peg-like piece is called out as the “worst” and potentially future-failure-prone

• Poseability limits due to tight joints

  • Head has limited range; no full 360
  • Shoulders are very tight and limited in rotation
  • Some back/front flaps don’t open very far

• Hand/weapon swap inconvenience

  • Hands “do not have pegs”
  • Reviewer had to snap hands together for weapon holding
  • Changing weapons requires disassembling hands (called out as a negative)

• Metal etching can be “hit or miss”

  • Often hard to see or minimal; impact depends on visibility

Comparisons Made

• Compared to other Infinite Dimensions kits:

  • Reviewer reports “Sky Defender vibes” during unboxing/build
  • Similar smooth staged manuals and smooth assembly

• Base compared to prior releases:

  • Reviewer claims this kit’s base is more unique/out-of-the-box than typical previous versions, with extensive metallic integration

Overall Verdict / Recommendation

Recommended if you want a high-detail, gimmick-heavy, reconfigurable 1/100 Nemesis kit with a very polished build experience.

Most significant caution: it requires the included base for stable display, includes limited poseability/tight joints, and expects careful handling of the backpack attachments and weapon-holding hands.

Unique Points List (Consolidated)

1. Huge, artwork-rich premium packaging; biggest box yet; includes step-by-step on box art
2. Box divides into two sections: body vs backpack
3. Packed with runners: color separation, gold, metallic coated, inner frame details
4. Includes a detailed art book
5. Includes water-slide decals, metallic decals, and metallic etching; reflective/hard-piece metallic decals praised as a modern improvement
6. Build is smooth with minor hiccups; no fitment issues; parts flush
7. Build divided into three steps (inner frame → outer stages)
8. Many spare parts used for weapon rearrangements, base mounting, duplicates, and alternate color armor parts
9. Eyes options: clear + gold; gold chosen to avoid face darkness; useful for painting/LEDs
10. Colored manual guides water-slide decal application by area/steps
11. Water-slide sheets are mostly large-area (less tedious than tiny decals)
12. Metallic etching often minimal/hard to notice (“hit or miss”)
13. Base is unusually unique with metallic elements/sticker integration; needs heavy work if painting/customizing
14. Weapon mount system supports sliding/clipping and different weapon layouts
15. Weapons have multiple transformations: swords ↔ rifles/beam rifles/rail gun formats; rail gun transformation praised
16. Gauntlets/weapon components include shield-like parts with articulation gimmicks (moving “fangs”)
17. Backpack includes pilot/cockpit, thrusters, metallic/color gimmicks; supports flying/battle poses
18. Backpack attachment uses click/secure steps; some pegs may be weakness over time
19. Kit can’t stand with full backpack without the base; base recommended strongly
20. Hands are non-peg and must be snapped together; weapon swapping requires disassembly (negative)
21. Main body poseability is good but limited by tight joints:
    • Head limited, no 360
    • Shoulders limited
    • Torso articulated (side-to-side, rotation, etc.)
    • Legs: hip stretch, double-jointed knees, ankle mobility and toe bends
22. Metallic decals reportedly adhered well with no falling-off issues (for this reviewer)
23. Reviewer emphasizes fast build time (<2 days) and suggests buying at a moderate price with adequate display space

Speakers / Perspectives

• Single main speaker (reviewer) describing: unboxing, contents, build process, decal/etching handling, posing/stability, weapon transformations, and overall recommendation.