Let me start by saying this Tengen Uzui Katana building set is *visually stunning*. As a longtime Demon Slayer fan, I geeked out hard when unboxing it. The colors pop, the blade details are crisp, and that signature chain? Chef's kiss. It legit looks like it jumped straight out of the anime.

Assembly took me about 4 hours (with snack breaks). The instructions are clear, though some steps had me squinting at tiny diagrams. Pro tip: sort pieces by color first! That chain section? Surprisingly satisfying to build - hearing all those little clicks as the links came together was weirdly therapeutic.

Now the grip feels surprisingly solid for plastic bricks. I did some *very gentle* sword poses (don't @ me about the 'no vigorous swinging' warning - I learned that lesson with a previous set that became a plastic explosion). The weight distribution is decent, though the stand could be sturdier - mine does the Leaning Tower of Pisa impression if I breathe on it wrong.

Quality-wise, these knockoff bricks held up better than expected. No discoloration or warping after two weeks on display near my window. That said, my set was missing three small red pieces (improvised with spares from my childhood LEGO bin - crisis averted).

Biggest surprise? How many compliments this gets from non-anime friends. 'Wait, that's made of BUILDING BLOCKS?!' never gets old. For $60-ish bucks? Worth every penny for the display factor alone. Just maybe keep super glue handy for that wobbly stand.