1/48 Mega Size Model

Gundam AGE-1 Normal

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Upper body and chest light-up section (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Upper body and chest light-up section (2/2)

Upper body and chest light-up section

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Head

Head

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Backpack section (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Backpack section (2/2)

Backpack section

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Arms and weapons (1/3) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Arms and weapons (2/3) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Arms and weapons (3/3)

Arms and weapons

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Legs (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Legs (2/2)

Legs

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Hands come in 2 sets total.

Hands come in 2 sets total.

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Shield inner detail. Feels a bit plain for the scale..

Shield inner detail. Feels a bit plain for the scale..

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - The beam saber is stored in the side skirts.

The beam saber is stored in the side skirts.

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - The lower forearm rotates to change the shield's mounting orientation

The lower forearm rotates to change the shield's mounting orientation.

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - The front of the rifle rotates, and the secondary grip is articulated

The front of the rifle rotates, and the secondary grip is articulated.

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - The LED unit is installed on the back, and you can turn it on by rota 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - The LED unit is installed on the back, and you can turn it on by rota

The LED unit is installed on the back,
and you can turn it on by rotating the center vernier without having to disassemble anything.

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - The light-up effect is pretty nice.

The light-up effect is pretty nice.

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Articulation is an honest 90-degree range.

Articulation is an honest 90-degree range.

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Rifle shooting pose (1/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Rifle shooting pose (2/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Rifle shooting pose (3/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Rifle shooting pose (4/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Rifle shooting pose (5/5)

Rifle shooting pose

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Two-handed rifle pose (1/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Two-handed rifle pose (2/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Two-handed rifle pose (3/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Two-handed rifle pose (4/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Two-handed rifle pose (5/5)

Two-handed rifle pose

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Beam saber action pose (1/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Beam saber action pose (2/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Beam saber action pose (3/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Beam saber action pose (4/4)

Beam saber action pose

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Double beam knife action pose (1/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Double beam knife action pose (2/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Double beam knife action pose (3/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Double beam knife action pose (4/4)

Double beam knife action pose

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Together with the Mega Size First Gundam.

Together with the Mega Size First Gundam.

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Together with the HG AGE-1 Normal. The size difference is insane. ㅎㄷㄷ

Together with the HG AGE-1 Normal.
The size difference is insane. ㅎㄷㄷ

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Straight build shots (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal - Straight build shots (2/2)

Straight build

As the Gundam AGE anime has been getting more and more kits, the AGE-1 Normal has been added to the Mega Size lineup as well. It's the third MS to get the Mega Size treatment after the First Gundam and Zaku — that's quite an honor ^^ (though I'm sure the timing had a lot to do with it..)

The basic concept and quality are pretty much identical to the existing Mega Size First Gundam. The parts are big and chunky like an HG, and while the detail isn't super fine, the overall molding is clean. Articulation is also a straightforward 90-degree range, and thanks to the specially designed Mega Size polycaps, the joint strength is incredibly, incredibly solid.

One thing that's new with the AGE-1 Normal is the included LED light-up unit. You slot it into the back section and can switch it on/off by rotating the external vernier — and that single LED lights up the chest emblem, eyes, and head all at once. Maybe it's because of the large size and all that extra room inside, but the light-up effect is surprisingly impressive, and way more vivid than most PG or MG kits ^^

AGE's design can feel a bit childish and unfamiliar to some, but true to the Mega Size name, it comes out big and bold, giving it a more refined and convincing look than the original design — so even older fans should find it a fun build. I'd love to see more MS get the Mega Size treatment at this level of solid quality :-)

1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam AGE-1 Normal | 2011.12 | ¥8,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.