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Bandai Entry Grade Kirby
A no-tools Kirby kit with food parts inside, touch-gate runners and a Warp Star stand.
$12.99 at Bandai Spirits · Price checked Oct 7
Prices at other stores may differ · Links go to the retailer
Our verdict
Key details
- Ages 6+
- 1 build
- Model kits
- Bandai Spirits
- Available
More info
- Line: Entry Grade
- Character: Kirby (Nintendo)
- Assembly: Touch gates, no glue or tools
- In the box: 4 runners, foil sticker, instructions
- Stand: Warp Star pedestal
- Age: 6+ (Bandai, Japan label)
- Launched: June 2021 (Japan)
Best for and who should skip it
Best for
- Kids 6 and up building a first kit with a parent
- Kirby fans of any age
- A small gift under $15
Skip it if
- They want a figure with lots of moving joints
- They already build detailed kits and want a challenge
What we like and what to keep in mind
What we like
- No glue or tools needed, per Bandai
- Hidden food parts inside the body
- Warp Star stand with a 5 mm port, per an owner
Keep in mind
- Bandai's age label is for Japan and may differ in the US
- Uses a foil sticker for some details
- A short build; owners finished in under an hour
How we reviewed it
What owners say.
- 3 positive
Paraphrased from public owner reviews. Each one links to where it was posted.
A short, fun build this parent did with an 8-year-old son.
Simple and beginner friendly, with candy and food detail inside and a larger size than expected. The Warp Star has a 5 mm port, so most model stands fit for a flying look.
Snapped together in less than an hour, a quick and clean break between bigger builds.
Sources.
What we read for this review, and when we last checked it.
- 01 Bandai Hobby Site (Bandai Spirits). ENTRY GRADE KIRBY
- 02 USA Gundam Store. Kirby Entry Grade #08 Kirby Model Kit product page and reviews
How it compares.
This toy next to the alternatives we suggest, using the maker’s details.
| Detail |
This reviewBandai Entry Grade Kirby
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Bandai Pokémon Model Kit Quick!! 01 Pikachu
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Bandai Plannosaurus Tyrannosaurus 1915
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|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $9.99 | $17.99 |
| Maker’s age | Ages 6+ | Ages 6+ | Ages 6+ |
| Category | Model kits | Model kits | Model kits |
| Pieces | – | 15 | – |
| Good for | Kids 6 and up trying a first model kit | Young Pokémon fans and first-time builders | Dinosaur fans 6 and up who like science |
| Stock | Available | Available | Available |
Prices are the list prices we saw on the maker’s site and change often.
