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Gundam AGE-1 Titus

Kit Review

Straight build

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Upper body (1/2) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Upper body (2/2)

Upper body

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - The torso center and head are identical to the Normal version.

The torso center and head are identical to the Normal version.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Shoulder detail

Shoulder detail

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Legs (1/2) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Legs (2/2)

Legs

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - The 2 shoulder parts from the Normal version are left over as leftover parts.

The 2 shoulder parts from the Normal version are left over as leftover parts.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - A variety of beam parts are included.

A variety of beam parts are included.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Articulation is excellent, especially for an HG.

Articulation is excellent, especially for an HG.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - A natural and dynamic kneeling pose. (1/5) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - A natural and dynamic kneeling pose. (2/5) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - A natural and dynamic kneeling pose. (3/5) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - A natural and dynamic kneeling pose. (4/5) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - A natural and dynamic kneeling pose. (5/5)

A natural and dynamic kneeling pose.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - To attach the beam parts, the shoulders and forearms need to be extended slightly.

To attach the beam parts, the shoulders and forearms need to be extended slightly.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - All 18 beam parts attached. (1/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - All 18 beam parts attached. (2/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - All 18 beam parts attached. (3/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - All 18 beam parts attached. (4/4)

All 18 beam parts attached.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Round beam parts go on the forearms..

Round beam parts go on the forearms..

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Pointed beam parts go on the knees and shoulders. (1/2) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Pointed beam parts go on the knees and shoulders. (2/2)

Pointed beam parts go on the knees and shoulders.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Forearm beam lariat action. (1/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Forearm beam lariat action. (2/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Forearm beam lariat action. (3/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Forearm beam lariat action. (4/4)

Forearm beam lariat action.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Beam shoulder tackle action. (1/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Beam shoulder tackle action. (2/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Beam shoulder tackle action. (3/4) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Beam shoulder tackle action. (4/4)

Beam shoulder tackle action.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Beam knee kick action. (1/3) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Beam knee kick action. (2/3) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Beam knee kick action. (3/3)

Beam knee kick action.

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Alongside the AG Titus. The HG is obviously better in terms of molded color and overall build, but th HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Alongside the AG Titus. The HG is obviously better in terms of molded color and overall build, but th

Alongside the AG Titus.
The HG is obviously better in terms of molded color and overall build, but for what is essentially a No Grade kit,
the AG's color combination and proportions are surprisingly great..

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Alongside the HG AGE-1 Normal. (1/2) HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus - Alongside the HG AGE-1 Normal. (2/2)

Alongside the HG AGE-1 Normal.

The fifth entry in the AGE HG lineup is the Gundam AGE-1 Titus, just like in the AG lineup. The design feels like the Normal version's limbs have been swapped out for a much more muscular build, which gives it a really hefty, heavyweight feel.

First off, as you'd expect from a modern HG, the color separation is excellent, and the articulation is smooth and flexible enough to rival most MGs. On top of that, the joint strength is solid too, making it easy and fun to pull off action poses. What makes it even more exciting is that despite the chunky design, you can still get a surprisingly wide range of natural-looking poses out of it.

The Titus comes with a generous amount of beam parts — 4 on each shoulder, 3 on each knee, for a total of 14 pointed beam parts, plus round beam parts that attach to both forearms. Combine all these beam parts with the flexible articulation, and you've got a kit that can pull off all kinds of fun action poses. ^^

The HG AGE lineup has been noticeably high in quality across the board — it almost feels like they're trying to win people over with sheer build quality, given that the series has a bit of an uphill battle in terms of pedigree. Honestly, the fit and finish is cleaner than most HGUCs out there, and the Titus in particular feels like a slight step up even from the original Normal version kit. Anyway, if you like the design, this is a fantastic action figure-style plastic model that's a blast to build and play with. :-)

HG Gundam AGE-1 Titus | 2011.11 | ¥1,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.