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Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Full Color Coating

Kit Review

Straight build

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Detail shots

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Kneeling shooting pose

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Short rifle action pose

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Aerial firing pose

HG Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Full Color Coating - Double beam dagger action pose (1/2) HG Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Full Color Coating - Double beam dagger action pose (2/2)

Double beam dagger action pose

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Aerial beam saber action pose

HG Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Full Color Coating - Together with the standard HG Gundam AGE-1 Normal.

Together with the standard HG Gundam AGE-1 Normal.

This kit is the HG Gundam AGE-1 Full Color Coating version, released as a 2012 Gunpla Expo limited edition. As you can see, unlike the semi-gloss coating of the Extra Finish style, this is a proper glossy coating limited edition that really shines — and the brilliance of that thick silver coating feels a step above previous coated limited editions. It looks like they improved something in the process, and the result is a gorgeous metallic sheen that's really something to behold. ^^

As you'd expect from a plated kit, the joint tolerances are tighter and things feel a bit stiffer, but thankfully it's not so tight that it becomes a struggle — the holding strength is actually excellent. The base kit's articulation is great to begin with, so as long as you keep fingerprints under control, this should make a fantastic display piece for action poses.

All in all, the upgraded coating quality pairs really nicely with the clean underlying kit, and the two together make for a great combination. If you're an AGE fan, this is definitely a limited edition worth going after. :-)

HG Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Full Color Coating

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.