HG GNX-Y901TW

Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode

Kit Review

Straight build

HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode - Body parts molded in Trans-am colors. The colors run pretty deep given the unit's nature. (1/5) HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode - Body parts molded in Trans-am colors. The colors run pretty deep given the unit's nature. (2/5) HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode - Body parts molded in Trans-am colors. The colors run pretty deep given the unit's nature. (3/5) HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode - Body parts molded in Trans-am colors. The colors run pretty deep given the unit's nature. (4/5) HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode - Body parts molded in Trans-am colors. The colors run pretty deep given the unit's nature. (5/5)

Body parts molded in Trans-am colors.
The colors run pretty deep given the unit's nature.

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Tri-Punisher action

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Shiranui/Unryuu dual-sword action

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Souten action

HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode - Together with the normal version Susanowo. (1/2) HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode - Together with the normal version Susanowo. (2/2)

Together with the normal version Susanowo.

This marks the first Trans-am version release of a non-main-protagonist Gundam, with Susanowo getting the Trans-am treatment. The molded color style follows the same approach as previous Trans-am versions, but since Susanowo was originally done up in dark blacks to begin with, the Trans-am version has come out with quite a deep, rich color scheme as well.

The stiffer plastic material typical of Trans-am versions has made the joints even tighter, though the GN Claws and hip joints — which were already a bit iffy on the original — still tend to pop off if you're not careful. Overall it gives off a flashier vibe compared to the monochrome normal version, and that signature sinister look feels even more pronounced here.

It might just be a variation without anything particularly special going for it, but for fans of the ultra-cool Graham or the hot-blooded Japanese samurai-style mecha design, this should be a pretty interesting kit. :-)

HG Susanowo ~ Trans-am mode | 2010. 1 | ¥1,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.