HG

Clanche Custom

Kit Review

Straight build

HG Clanche Custom - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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HG Clanche Custom - Upper body, front and back (1/2) HG Clanche Custom - Upper body, front and back (2/2)

Upper body front and back

HG Clanche Custom - Head. The Custom version adds a pair of elongated head antennae.

Head.
The Custom version adds a pair of elongated head antennae.

HG Clanche Custom - Legs (1/2) HG Clanche Custom - Legs (2/2)

Legs

HG Clanche Custom - Articulation is the same as the original Clanche, but the wings added to the back of the forearms as part

Articulation is the same as the original Clanche,
but the wings added to the back of the forearms as part of the Custom spec move in two stages.

HG Clanche Custom - Beam saber action poses with it mounted on the forearm (1/3) HG Clanche Custom - Beam saber action poses with it mounted on the forearm (2/3) HG Clanche Custom - Beam saber action poses with it mounted on the forearm (3/3)

Beam saber action poses with it mounted on the forearm

HG Clanche Custom - Aerial shooting poses using the included stand (1/3) HG Clanche Custom - Aerial shooting poses using the included stand (2/3) HG Clanche Custom - Aerial shooting poses using the included stand (3/3)

Aerial shooting poses using the included stand

HG Clanche Custom - Aerial beam saber action poses (1/3) HG Clanche Custom - Aerial beam saber action poses (2/3) HG Clanche Custom - Aerial beam saber action poses (3/3)

Aerial beam saber action poses

HG Clanche Custom - Transformed mode. The transformation process is identical to the original Clanche — the only difference i HG Clanche Custom - Transformed mode. The transformation process is identical to the original Clanche — the only difference i

Transformed mode.
The transformation process is identical to the original Clanche,
the only difference is how the forearm wings unfold.

HG Clanche Custom - Underside

Underside

HG Clanche Custom - Displayed on the dedicated stand (1/4) HG Clanche Custom - Displayed on the dedicated stand (2/4) HG Clanche Custom - Displayed on the dedicated stand (3/4) HG Clanche Custom - Displayed on the dedicated stand (4/4)

Displayed on the dedicated stand

HG Clanche Custom - Together with the original Clanche.

Together with the original Clanche.

HG Clanche Custom - Besides the body color, the head and the back of the forearms are different.

Besides the body color, the head and the back of the forearms are different.

HG Clanche Custom - Comparison in transformed mode.

Comparison in transformed mode.

This kit is the HG Clanche Custom, essentially a color variation of the Clanche. The basic body construction is identical to the original Clanche, with the molded color changed from a deep orange-yellow to a bright greenish tone. On top of that, the Custom spec adds antennae on top of the head and changes the structure on the back of the forearms.

Since the body construction is the same as before, the characteristics are identical too — articulation isn't great given that it's a transformable unit, but the transformation gimmick is cleanly executed. Thanks to the latest polycap design, joint strength is very solid, which means it holds poses well both in action poses and in transformed mode — a definite plus.

Since it's essentially a color variant kit without any major new features, there isn't a whole lot to dig into — it's just a clean, solid, no-frills modern HG kit. If you're looking for a fun, easy build or you're an AGE fan, this one's definitely worth picking up. :-)

HG Clanche Custom | 2012.12 | ¥1,300

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.