HG

1.5 Gundam : type DARK

Kit Review

Straight build

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Displayed on the special base

Displayed on the special base

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK (1/6) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK (2/6) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK (3/6) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK (4/6) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK (5/6) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK (6/6)

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Upper body and head (1/2) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Upper body and head (2/2)

Upper body and head

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Backpack and weapons (1/3) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Backpack and weapons (2/3) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Backpack and weapons (3/3)

Backpack and weapons

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Legs. (1/2) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Legs. (2/2)

Legs

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - The special base configuration is identical to the one included with the HG Seven Sword Inspectio HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - The special base configuration is identical to the one included with the HG Seven Sword Inspectio

The special base configuration is identical to the one included with the HG Seven Sword Inspection version, just in a different color.

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Action poses using the special base (1/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Action poses using the special base (2/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Action poses using the special base (3/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Action poses using the special base (4/4)

Action poses using the special base

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Beam saber action poses (1/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Beam saber action poses (2/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Beam saber action poses (3/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Beam saber action poses (4/4)

Beam saber action pose

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Flight poses (1/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Flight poses (2/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Flight poses (3/4) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Flight poses (4/4)

Flight pose

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Avalon Cannon action (1/3) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Avalon Cannon action (2/3) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Avalon Cannon action (3/3)

Avalon Cannon action

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Binder rifle action (1/3) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Binder rifle action (2/3) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Binder rifle action (3/3)

Binder rifle action

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Alongside the normal HG Eyes Gundam. The darker colors give it a much more imposing presence.

Alongside the normal HG Eyes Gundam.
The darker colors give it a much more imposing presence.

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - You can also lock them together using the connector parts from the HG Seven Sword Inspection vers HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - You can also lock them together using the connector parts from the HG Seven Sword Inspection vers

You can also lock them together using the connector parts from the HG Seven Sword Inspection version.

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - Action poses together with the HG Seven Sword Inspection

Action poses together with the HG Seven Sword Inspection

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - You could say this limited set was ultimately made for staging a showdown between the two. (1/3) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - You could say this limited set was ultimately made for staging a showdown between the two. (2/3) HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK - You could say this limited set was ultimately made for staging a showdown between the two. (3/3)

You could say this limited set was ultimately made for staging a showdown between the two.

This kit is the HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK, a 2010 Chara Hobby exclusive. Just like the HG Seven Sword Inspection that was released alongside it, it's essentially the same kit with a changed molded color, plus a special base thrown in as a bonus. The special base color scheme has changed though — from a red-and-gray combo to a light blue-and-white combo.

Since this is just a molded color change rather than a coating or clear version, all the basic characteristics are 100% identical to the original normal release. Relatively sturdy joints, excellent joint strength, and clean assembly — it's fair to call this a top-tier HG kit. And with the molded colors shifting from light to dark, it's gained a nice sense of weight and a stronger presence. ^^

As you can see from the photos above, this kit was released as a pair with the HG Seven Sword Inspection version, so it's really meant to be displayed together in action poses — though standing on its own without the HG Seven Sword, it does feel like it loses a bit of that presence. Still, it's a pretty interesting limited kit in its own right. :-)

HG 1.5 Gundam : type DARK

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.