Bandai Spirits released the Pokemon plastic model of my favourite little headache, Psyduck, in early March 2025, six years after the series started. 

I picked up mine at Impulse Gaming for RM29.90. 

Because the kit is meant for kids and beginners, it only has 13 parts and requires no tools, glue, or paint to assemble and complete. The pieces detach from the sprue with a bit of pressure and can be pushed together, and there is a sticker sheet for details like the feet and eyes.

But like any Plamo, you can always go the extra mile. For this kit, I used a pair of nippers and a hobby knife to get a better finish on each piece, oil-based paint to dot the eyes, and a pair of tweezers to pick up and apply the stickers at the bottom of the Psyduck’s feet.

Interestingly, the build instructions were printed on the inside of the box instead of on a piece of paper. This made them tricky to read, which could be a challenge for a first-timer.
The design ensured that all the pieces could only fit one way. However, because certain pieces must be assembled first, mistakes can be made.

The assembly took no time at all. Dotting Psyduck’s eyes was easy because its iris is moulded into the plastic. 

Once completed, Psyduck looks just right, a feat that seems difficult for companies other than Bandai. Unlike most Pokemon, the look of a modern Psyduck is challenging to recreate without understanding its poses and proportions.

It also has no articulations and accessories, like other Pokemon Plamo.

The kit is excellent for fans, someone who has never built a plastic model before, and a kit to practice hobby skills. It is cheap enough that I could see myself getting another one to practice seam removal and painting techniques. 

If you are considering picking up a kit and Psyduck is not your spirit Pokemon, there are more to choose from. However, finding a kit may be trickier than it should be.