Model kit

All assembly required.

A Model Kit is an object usually considered (though not always meant to be) a toy in which the product is obtained as a bunch of unassembled parts, with the idea being to combine said parts into a object, such as a plane, tank, Gundams, or Optimus Prime. The term sometimes can also be used for "brick-based construction toys" such as Kre-O or LEGO, though traditionally the term refers to plastic model kits.

Traditionally, Model Kits are usually in a box with unpainted plastic parts still attacked on the sprue or "runner", requiring something such as a wire cutter or aplastic nipper to cut out the pieces, and then sanding them to fit together according to the instructions. They usually come with a sticker or "decal" sheet in order to add detail not on the kit such as insignias, eyes, or specific "color accuracy" sticker to correct parts of a model that were unable to be molded in the intended color, though experience model kit builders might paint them themselves for a better effect. Some model kits will go the extra mile and come with printed or already painted parts for certain sections, such as flame decals on Optimus Prime.

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The appeals of Model Kits include being able to enjoy the construction of it from start to finish. Plastic Model kits being not assembled also allows the manufacturer to put in more effort into details and articulation compared to an assembled kits, and the builder to put in additional effort and polish a mass-production toy might not have. This can also include the builder putting in their own effort for stuff such as painting the kit to be more color accurate and nicer looking (perhaps even in a totally unique color) or weathering it by giving it "battle damage" and oil stains.

The Transformers, while usually being pre-assembled transforming toys, has a history of occasionally releasing non-transforming plastic model kits thru third party companies such as Flame Toys.

Companies that sold Transformers model kits

• Flame Toys
• Kabaya
• Brick-Based Construction Toys
  • LEGO
  • Kre-O

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