POP MART X Gong Studio Disney Hero 6 – Baymax Model Kit

Description

The POP MART X Gong Studio Disney Hero 6 – Baymax Model Kit is a high-end, highly detailed, and exceptionally articulated snap-together model kit of Baymax in his signature armored form from the Disney film Big Hero 6. It is a collaboration between the blind box/figure giant POP MART and the detailed engineering-focused brand Gong Studio.

It is designed to be the definitive, large-scale articulated collectible of the character.

Detailed Product Features

1. Model Kit & Build Quality

• Format: This is an Assembly Model Kit (similar to a Gunpla or other mecha kits), requiring the collector to build the figure from parts on sprues.
• Scale and Height: The completed figure stands approximately $18\text{ cm}$ (or $7.09\text{ inches}$) tall. Due to Baymax’s in-universe size, this scale is considered compatible with many popular 1/12 scale action figure lines.
• Materials: Constructed from high-quality plastics like POK, PS, and ABS, known for durability and holding fine detail.
• Finish: The outer armor is molded in a semi-gloss finish, which closely matches the character’s animated appearance. The joint parts often use a metallic color for contrast.
• Engineering: The kit features an internal frame and employs a “hidden gate” design for many parts, which minimizes the appearance of nubs and gate marks after assembly, resulting in a cleaner, more professional finish straight out of the box.

2. Extreme Articulation and Gimmicks

The figure is celebrated for its highly advanced articulation, despite the character’s bulky design. It boasts numerous joints that utilize complex mechanisms:

• Integrated Movable Joints: The articulation is designed to maintain the figure’s smooth, round aesthetic even in extreme poses.
• Shoulder Armor: Features a movable clearance design that expands the range of motion for the arms without breaking the figure’s silhouette.
• Head and Neck: Utilizes a double ball-joint structure for a wide range of motion, allowing the head to look up, down, and rotate smoothly.
• Torso: The midsection includes an extendable joint design and ball joints at the upper and lower waist, enabling deep forward-bending motion.
• Hips/Legs: Features a two-stage hip drop mechanism that allows the short legs to kick forward and sideways up to $90$ degrees.
• Linked Knee Joints: The knees feature a linked joint mechanism that moves internal components during bending for a more natural look.
• Articulated Fingers: The hands feature fully articulated fingers (not just swappable hands), allowing for expressive, realistic hand gestures and the precise gripping of accessories.

3. Included Accessories

The kit comes with a rich set of accessories to recreate iconic scenes and battle poses:

• Replacement Wings: One pair of replacement extended flight wings that attach to the figure’s back for flight poses.
• Flight/Weapon Parts:
  • 1 Pair of replacement arms and 1 Pair of replacement forearm thrusters.
  • 1 Pair of foot thrusters (for jet-powered movement).
  • Flying Fist Effect Pieces: 10 pieces of energy effect parts to recreate the “Rocket Fist” attack.
  • Foot Thruster Effect Pieces: 2 pieces of flame/jet effect parts to attach to the feet.
• Display Stand: 1 Piece of base bracket for mounting and displaying the figure in dynamic flying or leaping poses. The base itself is large and features an embossed logo.
• Microbots: 2 Pieces of magnetic microbots (the small, controllable robots created by Hiro) are often included as a tiny bonus accessory.
• Decals/Stickers: Includes Baymax eye stickers and potentially other decals for added detail.

BOX Includes –

– Model kit to build the figure
– 1 Pair of replacement wings
– 1 Pair of replacement arms
– 1 Pair of hand thrusters
– 1 Pair of foot thrusters
– 10 Pieces of flying fist effect pieces
– 2 Pieces of foot thruster effect pieces
– 1 Piece of base bracket
– 2 Pieces of magnetic god robots

Baymax is the breakout star and one of the two main protagonists of the 2014 Disney animated film Big Hero 6. He is a unique and beloved character defined by his primary function: a Healthcare Companion.

Here is a detailed description of the character:

1. Primary Design and Purpose

• Creator: Baymax was created by Tadashi Hamada, the older brother of the protagonist, Hiro Hamada, at the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology.
• Original Function: His core purpose is to be a Healthcare Companion. With a simple scan, he can detect vital statistics, diagnose a patient’s health problem, and offer treatment. His famous opening line is, “Hello. I am Baymax, your personal healthcare companion.”
• Appearance (Standard Form): He is a plus-sized, inflatable robot made of soft white vinyl. This design was deliberately chosen to be non-threatening and non-injurious to his patients. He has a simple face with two large, black eyes connected by a thin horizontal line, giving him a gentle, minimalist look.

2. Personality and Programming

• Compassionate and Guileless: Baymax is programmed for compassion. He views the world strictly from the perspective of a healthcare provider. He is extremely literal, curious, and often naive about human customs and emotions, which leads to much of the film’s comedy (e.g., misconstruing a fist-bump).
• Goal-Oriented: His only goal is to improve his patient’s health. He cannot be deactivated until his patient says, “I am satisfied with my care.” After Tadashi’s death, Baymax diagnoses Hiro with grief and depression and makes it his new mission to help Hiro heal, both physically and emotionally.
• Voice: He speaks in a gentle, synthesized, slightly halting monotone, voiced by Scott Adsit.

3. Transformation and Abilities (Battle Mode)

When Hiro repurposes Baymax into a superhero to help track down his brother’s killer, he gives the robot significant upgrades, transforming him into Battle Mode.

Baymax’s character arc is centered on his evolution from a purely utilitarian robot into a true friend and loving protector, learning to navigate the complexities of human emotion while never losing his core programming: to care for others.