Xiao Jiu (Qiji A0124)

About this set

This KEEPPLEY A0124 Xiao Jiu is part of the Jiang Ziya line under the Guowan series, and the box labels it as a Jiang Ziya mythology figure set. With a difficulty of 2/5, it is an easy build for newcomers. The finished model is a blocky figure riding a four-legged mount, wearing a beast-ear headdress and holding a long-handled prop; the color scheme runs through brown, red, white, orange, black and gold, so the figure and mount read as one set on a desk. Build the mount's legs and body first, then the figure's torso and headdress, and attach the long prop last, since it is awkward to press parts together once it is in hand. The main fuss is aligning the headdress and the mount connection; make sure the clutch is firm or the prop will wobble. At 2/5 this suits builders new to figure sets and fans of Chinese mythology who want a small display piece.