Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack.
The GN Twin Rifle is incredibly long, isn't it.

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames (1/2)

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames (2/2)

This kit includes the Type-D GN Arms and the existing HG Dynames.

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames - The bundled HG Dynames is the same as the original HG Dynames, included as-is. Instead,

The bundled HG Dynames is the same as the original HG Dynames, included as-is.
Instead, the GN Arms runners include some extra parts for Dynames.

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames - The GN Beam Pistols for HG Dynames added in this kit. These were included in the 1/100 D

The GN Beam Pistols for HG Dynames added in this kit.
These were included in the 1/100 Dynames but were missing from the HG.

The gimmick and structure are identical to the 1/100 version.

GN Beam Pistols pose

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames - Stand-on action. For more details on the HG Dynames, please check the relevant review .

Stand-on action.
For more details on the HG Dynames,
the relevant
reviewis worth checking out.

GN Arms Type-D.

The weapons on both sides are much bulkier.

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames - The GN Twin Rifle mounted on the right side is foldable — normally kept folded and can b

The GN Twin Rifle mounted on the right side is foldable —
normally kept folded and can be extended when in use.

The GN Twin Rifle alone is already quite long..
which pushes the total length past 40cm.

The large missile container on the left side has an open/close mechanism.

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames - When you pull the inner switch forward, all the container covers on the outside open sim

When you pull the inner switch forward,
all the container covers on the outside open simultaneously in a linked motion.
Play around with it in person and you'll find it's a pretty impressive gimmick.

The 1/144 Lockon figure included as a bonus in this kit.

Together with the GN Arms Type-E.

Thanks to the GN Twin Rifle, the Type-D looks way longer and more imposing.

GN Arms only comparison.

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames - When you fold up the Type-D's weapons, it's about the same size as the Type-E, but the T

When you fold up the Type-D's weapons, it's about the same size as the Type-E,
but the Type-D is way chunkier in terms of overall volume.

Following the Type-E GN Arms for Exia, the GN Arms Type-D for Dynames has now been released as well. The price is ¥500 higher than the Exia's GN Arms — ¥200 of that comes down to the price difference between the HG Exia and HG Dynames, and the remaining ¥300 is due to the extra parts/runners needed for the bulkier Type-D weapons.

Now, the difference between the Type-D and Type-E GN Arms really just comes down to the arm units. Unlike the Type-E's arms, which are somewhat blade-like and pointed, the Type-D has a GN Twin Rifle on the right and a large missile container on the left. The Type-D's weapons are much bigger and heavier, so naturally more parts are needed. And when it comes to sheer visual impact after assembly, the Type-D is in a completely different league.

Each of the updated weapons comes with its own gimmick — the GN Twin Rifle has a double-fold mechanism, and the large missile container features a cover-open gimmick. The container cover's opening mechanism is a switch-linked system, and actually moving it yourself, it feels like a pretty fun and clever gimmick.

With the Type-E, the bundled HG Exia was set up in Trans-Am mode, but the HG Dynames included with this Type-D GN Arms is just the standard version with no changes whatsoever to the runners or colors. Instead, there are a few bonus parts thrown in — the Twin Beam Pistols that were previously only in the 1/100, plus a 1/144 Lockon figure.

For the general structural features of the GN Arms, check out the HG
GN Arms + Exia review, and for Dynames-specific details, see the HG
Dynames review. Rather than lengthy explanations, taking a good look at the photos will probably give you the best sense of what this kit is all about. It's definitely got more visual presence than the Type-E, and the gimmicks are better too, so overall I'd say the Type-D has a bit more value as a product. :-)

HG GN Arms Type-D + Gundam Dynames | 2008. 9 | ¥6,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.