Review: Kotobukiya Mega Man 11 Scramble Thunder & Pile Drive

After a short delay, Kotobukiya has finally released the latest kits in their Mega Man Classic line. This time, we got two Special Weapon based kits from Mega Man 11: Scramble Thunder and Pile Drive. Are they worth the wait, and do they stay true to the source material? After the break, I’ll cover everything you need to know!

Kotobukiya MM11 Scramble Thunder & Pile Drive Kits Due in June

In November last year, Kotobukiya suspended reservations for Mega Man 11 Scramble Thunder and Pile Driver kits due to  nonspecific "unforeseen circumstances." However, today, reservations have reopened on Kotobukiya's online store, with a scheduled release date set for June.

Reservations should be opening up at other stores soon, such as Big Bad Toystore, HobbyLink Japan, etc. 

Kotobukiya Temporarily Suspends Orders for MM11 Scramble Thunder & Pile Drive Kits

Kotobukiya announced today that it has suspended orders for the Mega Man 11 Scramble Thunder and Pile Drive model kits. Initially set for release in April and May 2025, the company attributed the suspension to "unforeseen circumstances."

Most Japanese online retailers have paused or removed orders for both model kits until further notice. Kotobukiya, however, assures that it will announce the reopening of pre-orders as soon as possible. Nothing is cancelled-- don't worry!

Were you planning to add these model kits to your collection? Share your thoughts in the comments!