How does the recently-released second volume of Konami’s astoundingly popular Mechamusume trading figure franchise stack up to the first? Very well, but don’t take my word for it. Read on for pictures and analysis of the moe-est World War II vehicles ever.

There was a giant sucking sound when Konami’s Mechamusume trading figures were first released last March, and almost before they hit store shelves the entire production run was gone – drawn into the ether of private collections or the gaping maw of greedy auctioneers. HD resisted the draw of double-priced resellers for thirteen months, and the wait was worth it: we now present Mechamusume Volume One, for your viewing pleasure.