Kit Review

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Upper body front and back

Head

Legs

Viewed from above, you can see the 4 wings pointing out in all directions.

The signature weapon, the Hyper DODS Rifle

The included dedicated stand

One right hand and three left hand options are included.

Beam sabers are stored on both sides of the rear skirt.

The rifle can also be mounted in the center of the rear skirt.

Articulation is excellent.

The wings attached to the front and back of the shoulders have quite a wide range of motion.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Firing pose with the wings spread out in an X shape. (1/4)

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Firing pose with the wings spread out in an X shape. (2/4)

Firing pose with the wings spread out in an X shape.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Displayed on the dedicated stand (1/3)

Displayed on the dedicated stand

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Aerial firing pose. (1/4)

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Aerial firing pose. (2/4)

Aerial firing pose.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Beam saber pose (1/3)

Beam saber pose

Transformation

First, detach the torso and all the limbs..

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Pull the waist upward to extend the upper body, then tilt the head down and lower the shoulders to b

Pull the waist upward to extend the upper body,
then tilt the head down and lower the shoulders to both sides.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Bend the waist 90 degrees backward, then plug the tab on the top of the rear skirt into the hole on

Bend the waist 90 degrees backward, then plug the tab on the top of the rear skirt into the hole on the back.

The waist locks in securely bent backward like this.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Pull out the H-shaped piece at the back of the rifle, rotate it 180 degrees, and plug it back in — i

Pull out the H-shaped piece at the back of the rifle, rotate it 180 degrees, and plug it back in — it tucks neatly inward.

Attach the rifle to the front of the body..

Rotate the side skirts 180 degrees to face forward,
then fold the wings downward.

Fold the legs as shown above,
then plug them into the separate transformation parts.

Then attach the leg section to the main body.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Fold the shoulders outward, then plug them back into both sides of the body — transformation complet

Fold the shoulders outward, then plug them back into both sides of the body — transformation complete!

Bottom view.

The leftover parts can be stored on the top and bottom of the stand.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Strider form after transformation, displayed on the stand. Looks pretty convincing, better than expe

Strider form after transformation, displayed on the stand.
Looks pretty convincing, better than expected.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Various angles (1/6)

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Various angles (2/6)

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Various angles (3/6)

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Various angles (4/6)

Various angles

Looking at the center of the aircraft.. the parts actually come together in a pretty convincing way.

Together with the HG AGE-1 Normal.

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal - Together with the AG AGE-2 Normal. Maybe it's because the AG's leg width is too narrow, but the HG h

Together with the AG AGE-2 Normal.
Maybe it's because the AG's leg width is too narrow, but the HG has better proportions for the AGE-2. ^^

The AGE-2 Normal, successor to the Gundam AGE-1 Normal, has been released as an HG. Compared to the AGE-1, the design has changed dramatically — it kind of feels like seeing the difference between the Exia and the 00 Raiser from 00.

The four large wings attached to the front and back of the shoulders are an immediate eye-catcher thanks to the design, and they give the kit a massive sense of volume. Parts like these can be a real headache if they look impressive but don't hold their position well.. but thankfully, both the body and the wings hold their angles very securely.

The color separation, articulation, and joint strength right out of a straight build are all excellent quality, and the action pose with all four wings spread wide open is just absolutely dynamic. The wings can also be extended in two stages, which makes for some really flashy poses you don't often see at the HG level — that's definitely a big selling point.

The transformation into Strider Mode — the flight form — involves detaching and reassembling parts, and despite being a fairly complex process, it's put together really well. The fit after transformation is also better than you'd expect, so the transformation itself is genuinely fun. ^^

Color separation, articulation, and joint strength are all flawless, and the powerful poses you can pull off with those four massive wings are seriously impressive — plus the transformation for an HG kit is surprisingly well done. In a lot of ways, this is an exceptionally high-quality HG kit. Aside from the unfamiliar design and somewhat fragile build, this is one of those rare kits where you can actually use the word "perfect" when it comes to quality. The HG AGE-1 was great too, but this feels like it's on a whole different level. Anyway, if this bold new style appeals to you, it's definitely a purchase you won't regret. :-)

HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal | 2012.1 | ¥1,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.