This is a 1/4 scale statue of NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Pod 042. The sculpture captures the iconic flight pod with a compact, rounded silhouette perched on a slender support arm. The color palette emphasizes a glossy white shell contrasted by dark graphite panels and vivid amber-orange accents along the energy conduits and camera module. Meticulous surface work highlights fine panel lines, rivets, and subtle weathering that evoke years on the front lines. The translucent energy core in the central pod glows softly when light hits it, adding a sense of life to the piece. The finish combines smooth, high gloss sections with restrained matte touches to mimic the real device’s mix of armor and machinery. The base and frame are designed for a dramatic hover pose, making the figure a striking focal point for any NieR collection. The overall scale and balance convey motion and power while preserving display stability.

In NieR:Automata Ver1.1a, Pod 042 serves as a critical support unit for the YoRHa No. 2 Type B squad. Although not a fully autonomous fighter, it interfaces with the androids’ neural nets, relays tactical data, and projects defensive assistance during dangerous engagements. In the updated arc, Pod 042 demonstrates a surprising degree of initiative, occasionally overriding simple directives to protect its pilot when the odds are overwhelming. The relationship between 2B and Pod 042 deepens as they endure skirmishes, environmental hazards, and moral questions that test what it means to fight and survive. Through its quiet communications beacons and energy signatures, Pod 042 becomes more than equipment; it becomes a companion that shares the burden of decisions, the loneliness of war, and the hope that a future may exist where machine and human coexist despite conflict.