Plum Pmoa

Plum's PMOA line brings classic Japanese arcade shoot-em-ups into plastic model form, pre-painted and posable rather than needing assembly skill. Rivals Corner's collection covers Konami's TwinBee and Irem's R-Type, two genuinely legendary 1980s franchises. Free tracked UK shipping applies on orders over £99.

Classic Arcade Ships, Ready to Display

TwinBee first appeared in Japanese arcades in 1985, R-Type followed in 1987, and both are genuine cornerstones of the shoot-em-up genre rather than niche curiosities. Plum's PMOA line ("P.M. Office A") brings both into plastic model form, but unlike Gunpla, these arrive pre-painted and posable. There's no build-it-from-scratch commitment here, just assembly and display.

TwinBee kits specifically include swappable expression parts (an open mouth, open palms) so you can pose the character mid-conversation rather than just standing still. The front canopy opens to reveal a pilot compartment, a nice added detail beyond simple display. R-Type's R-9A Arrow-Head, by contrast, leans into the series' hard sci-fi ship design rather than TwinBee's cute mascot styling, a genuinely different aesthetic from the same manufacturer.

Which is worth grabbing? TwinBee: Rainbow Bell Adventures - WinBee is the character most closely tied to the franchise itself. 1/100 R-9A (Arrow Head) brings R-Type Final 2's ship design to the shelf as a more serious, sci-fi-leaning alternative. TwinBee: Rainbow Bell Adventures - GwinBee/GuinBee rounds out the TwinBee cast. Long-time Konami and Irem fans on retro gaming forums have welcomed these kits as a genuine surprise, official merchandise for franchises that don't always get this kind of treatment.

New to Japanese model kits generally and want something with more assembly involved? Entry Grade [EG] is a gentler, glue-free Gunpla starting point. Curious about other manufacturer crossovers? Kotobukiya covers Metal Gear Solid and original mecha lines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does PMOA stand for?

PMOA stands for "P.M. Office A," a sub-brand of Plum, a Japanese model kit manufacturer specialising in licensed plastic kits of retro arcade and console game characters and ships.

What is TwinBee?

TwinBee is a Konami shoot-em-up series that began in Japanese arcades in 1985. These specific kits are based on "Pop'n TwinBee: Rainbow Bell Adventures," a 1994 spin-off entry in the wider franchise.

What is R-Type?

R-Type is Irem's classic shoot-em-up series, first released in arcades in 1987. The R-9A Arrow-Head kit specifically depicts the ship as it appears in R-Type Final 2, a 2021 entry in the series.

Do these kits need painting like Gunpla?

No, they come pre-painted and are designed for posing and display rather than assembly-from-raw-plastic. Some light assembly is still required (attaching accessories, expression parts), but no painting skill is needed.