Evangelion Returns to Its Original 1995 Anime Designs for New Official Model Kit Collection

Blokees has officially released three new Neon Genesis Evangelion model kits, bringing together some of the original anime’s most iconic machines with an extensive range of weapons and accessories.

The latest additions to the “Evangelion Legend Edition” model kit line recreate the awakened Evangelion Unit-01, Unit-02 and upgraded Unit-00′, with all three designs based on their appearances in the classic 1995 television series.

Originally airing in October 1995, Neon Genesis Evangelion followed Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley Soryu as they piloted enormous biomechanical Evangelions to defend humanity against mysterious beings known as Angels.

The series became one of Japan’s most influential anime productions, with its complex characters, psychological themes and spectacular battles helping establish a franchise that continues to receive new merchandise more than 30 years later.

Blokees has already produced several Evangelion model kits, including versions of the machines featured in the later Rebuild of Evangelion films, alongside articulated figures of Rei, Asuka and Mari Makinami Illustrious.

Its newest releases return to the original television designs, with each kit featuring a detailed internal skeletal structure, extensive articulation, and parts that can be assembled without glue or additional tools.

Let’s take a closer look at the three new kits!

• Legend Edition EX Evangelion Test Type-01 Awakening TV Ver.

Shinji Ikari’s Evangelion Unit-01 leads the collection with a special awakened appearance inspired by one of the original anime’s most memorable battles.

The design recreates the Unit’s purple and green armor, with its mouth opened to reveal the biomechanical creature beneath and a prominent red core exposed in its chest.

In the original series, Unit-01 famously entered a terrifying berserk state during its battle against the Angel Zeruel, overpowering its opponent after Shinji had seemingly exhausted the machine’s available energy.

Blokees has recreated this appearance using 225 parts and a redesigned internal skeleton, with articulation throughout the body allowing the completed model to be displayed in aggressive fighting poses.

A specially designed display base recreates damaged ground and rocky terrain, while interchangeable hands and a transparent support allow the model to be posed above the battlefield.

The kit also incorporates a removable Entry Plug and articulated joints around the legs and torso, including double-jointed knees for a wider range of movement.

• Legend Edition Evangelion Production Model-02 TV Ver.

Asuka Langley Soryu’s red Evangelion Unit-02 joins the range with a 281-piece model kit based on its original television appearance.

The assembled design recreates the machine’s angular head, orange and black armor details, and large shoulder pylons, with an internal skeleton supporting a wide range of action poses.

Unit-02 comes equipped with several weapons from the anime, including a Pallet Rifle, Rocket Launcher, Progressive Knife, and Positron Rifle 20X.

Additional accessories include replacement shoulder armor, interchangeable hands, an Umbilical Cable, and a transport platform with restraints, allowing the Eva to be displayed in different combat and deployment configurations.

The head also incorporates an opening mechanism that recreates its eyes-open appearance, while the Entry Plug can be removed through an opening section in the back.

• Legend Edition Evangelion Proto Type-00′ TV Ver.

Completing the trio is Rei Ayanami’s upgraded Evangelion Unit-00′, featuring the blue and white armor that replaced the prototype’s original orange appearance.

The 258-piece kit recreates the machine’s single-eyed head, large shoulder armor, and angular body, with movable joints designed to support running, kneeling, and weapon-wielding poses.

Its accessories include a large sniper rifle and a red Spear of Longinus, allowing fans to recreate scenes inspired by some of the original television series’ most important battles.

The shoulder armor is designed to remain upright as the arms move, while a two-stage hinge system helps provide additional flexibility around the body.

Like Unit-02, the kit also incorporates a removable Entry Plug, accessed through an opening mechanism in the upper body.

All three kits feature color-separated and pre-painted components, allowing the completed Evangelions to recreate their original anime appearances without additional painting.

The assembled models stand approximately 17 to 18 cm tall, with interchangeable hands, display stands and accessories included to support a variety of poses.

This latest wave of model kits releases also follows Kotobukiya’s recent confirmation that its classic Evangelion Unit-02 TV-version model kit is returning, offering fans another interpretation of Asuka’s original machine alongside the new Blokees version.

The three new “Evangelion Legend Edition” model kits are available now through Blokees’ official US online store, priced at $39.99 each, with the awakened Unit-01, Unit-02, and upgraded Unit-00′ sold separately.

All three products are currently listed for immediate purchase, with Blokees estimating delivery within two to seven business days for in-stock US orders.

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