Metal Build Marishiten Pure Elements Guren: Collector's Buying Guide

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Category: Buying Guides

Decide whether the Metal Build Dragon Scale Marishiten fits your Code Geass collection. We break down the Pure Elements Guren design, switching arm, and display trade-offs.

Quick answer

Buy the Metal Build Dragon Scale Marishiten if you want a display-focused Code Geass Knightmare with a unique switchable-arm gimmick and you accept that it is a high-priced, niche design from Pure Almaria rather than the main TV series. Skip it if you prefer iconic protagonist mecha or need a kit you can build and customize.

What the Marishiten actually is

The Marishiten is a Metal Build Dragon Scale release tied to Code Geass: Pure Almaria, not the original television run. Its design is built from stolen data of the Guren Type-08 Elements Seiten and developed secretly by Norland, which explains why it reads as a Guren relative without being the Guren fans know best.

That origin matters for collectors: this is a figure for people who follow Code Geass side stories and want a mecha that stands apart on the shelf. If your collection is centered on Lelouch's primary machines, the Marishiten will feel like a companion piece rather than a centerpiece.

The switchable arm is the main reason to buy

Unlike the crude right-arm design that defined the earlier Guren Type, the Marishiten uses a chamber that can switch between MVS, Radiant Wave, and Manipulator depending on the state of battle. In practice, that gives you three distinct display configurations from one figure, which is more pose variety than most fixed-arm Knightmare releases offer.

The trade-off is familiarity: you need to be comfortable swapping parts and handling a complex arm mechanism. If you prefer a figure you can set once and forget, a simpler Guren release may suit you better.

Price, size, and display reality

At USD 273.68 against a catalog comparison price of USD 441.42, the Marishiten sits in premium collectible territory. That price buys the Dragon Scale finish and the arm gimmick, not a model kit experience. There is no building, painting, or customizing involved, so do not buy it expecting a project.

The catalog does not list dimensions or materials for this release, so check the product page for scale and shelf footprint before you commit. A complex arm with multiple modes usually needs clearance around the figure, so plan a display space that lets you show the arm without crowding neighboring pieces.

How it fits next to other Code Geass collectibles

The Marishiten works best as a secondary display piece beside a main Guren or Lancelot, where its darker, secret-development backstory reads as intentional. As a standalone Code Geass collectible figure, it rewards fans who know Pure Almaria; newcomers may find the design harder to place.

If you are choosing between this and a more recognizable Metal Build Code Geass figure, decide first whether you want the arm-switching feature or the iconic silhouette. The Marishiten wins on mechanical novelty, not on mainstream recognition.

Decision rules for buying the Marishiten

You follow Code Geass side stories: Buy it if you know Pure Almaria and want a Norland-developed Knightmare that is not another Guren Type-08. The Marishiten's value is its unusual origin and arm mechanism.
You want display variety over a fixed pose: Choose the Marishiten if you will actually use the MVS, Radiant Wave, and Manipulator modes. If you pose once and leave it, a simpler fixed-arm figure gives you the same shelf presence for less handling. Plan shelf clearance for the arm in each mode before buying.
You want a build project: Do not buy this as a model kit. It is a finished Metal Build Dragon Scale figure with no assembly, painting, or customization. If you want to build, choose a 1/100 or high-grade kit instead.
You are choosing your first premium Code Geass figure: Start with a more recognizable main-series mecha unless the Marishiten design specifically appeals to you. Its side-story status makes it a better second or third premium purchase than a first.
You are buying at the listed price: Treat USD 273.68 as the real cost and compare it with the USD 441.42 catalog comparison price only as context. Confirm current price and availability on the product page before ordering.

Product facts

Metal Build Dragon Scale - Marishiten [Pure Elements Guren] - Code Geass: The Marishiten appears in Code Geass: Pure Almaria and was developed secretly by Norland using data from the Guren Type-08 Elements Seiten. Its side-story origin means it appeals most to collectors already invested in Code Geass lore beyond the main series.
Metal Build Dragon Scale - Marishiten [Pure Elements Guren] - Code Geass
Metal Build Dragon Scale - Marishiten [Pure Elements Guren] - Code Geass: Its arm chamber switches between MVS, Radiant Wave, and Manipulator modes depending on the battle state. You get three display configurations from one figure, but you should be comfortable swapping parts to use them.
Metal Build Dragon Scale - Marishiten [Pure Elements Guren] - Code Geass: The catalog lists it at USD 273.68 with a comparison price of USD 441.42. It is a premium display collectible, so budget for it as a centerpiece rather than an impulse add-on.

Who should buy the Marishiten

Best for

Code Geass collectors who know Pure Almaria and want a Norland-developed Knightmare
Display-focused buyers who will use the three arm modes
Collectors adding a secondary piece beside a main Guren or Lancelot

Not for

Buyers who want the iconic main-series Guren or Lancelot
Modelers looking for a kit to build, paint, or customize
Collectors who prefer fixed poses and minimal part handling