Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers + Panel lining

HGBF Build Booster - This kit adds joint parts to the Build Booster that was originally included with the Build Strike Gundam

Taking the Build Booster that was originally included with the Build Strike Gundam,
this kit adds a set of joint parts to it.

The Build Booster is 100% identical to the one from the Build Strike.

Various joint parts for attaching to other kits.

Attached to the HG Strike Gundam.
Compatible right out of the box with no extra joint parts needed.

Action pose

It can also be combined with the Aile pack using a separate joint part.

Build Booster + Aile combination

HGBF Build Booster - Using the multi-joint adapter, it's compatible with HG-grade kits that have an action base hole in the c

Using the multi-joint adapter, it's compatible with HG-grade kits that have an action base hole in the crotch area.

Attached to the HGUC Unicorn Gundam

You can also use the horseshoe-shaped joint to clip it onto the waist of an HG kit.

Attached to the HGUC Zephyranthes

HGBF Build Booster - The horseshoe-shaped joint comes in two sizes, so you can pick whichever fits the waist shape of your ki

The horseshoe-shaped joint comes in two sizes,
so you can pick whichever fits the waist shape of your kit.

Attached to the HGUC Zeta Gundam

There's also a joint part for connecting to HGUC kits that have a backpack peg hole.

Attached to the HGUC ZZ Gundam

There's also a joint part for kits with two backpack peg holes.

HGBF Build Booster - Action poses attached to the HGAC Wing Gundam (1/3)

Action poses attached to the HGAC Wing Gundam

Right alongside the launch of the HGBF Build Fighters series, weapon packs for each kit started getting released as separate kits too. The line is called Builders Custom (HGBC), and naturally the very first one out of the gate was the Build Booster from the Build Strike Gundam.

True to its in-universe concept, this kit is essentially the Build Booster from the existing HG Build Strike Gundam pulled straight out — runners and all — and packaged separately. On top of that, it includes a variety of joint parts so it can be used with other HG kits.

The Build Booster itself is 100% identical to the original, so there's not much new to look at there. That said, it's pretty interesting that all these joint parts let it work with just about any HG 1/144 Gunpla out there. There's a part that connects to the action base hole in the crotch, parts compatible with single or double backpack peg holes, two horseshoe-style joints for clipping onto the waist like on the HG SEED Remaster versions — they really threw every idea at the wall to make this thing attach to any kit imaginable. ^^;

Build Fighters' whole concept is about mixing and matching weapons from existing Gunpla, so it's fun that they made this compatible with every kit out there — though it does feel like it's aimed more at younger newcomers to the hobby than hardcore fans. ^^;

Anyway, it's not exactly the most exciting weapon pack kit out there, but the functionality itself is solid, so if you're enjoying the Build Fighters anime, it seems like a fun little build to try. :-)

HGBF Build Booster | 2013.10 | ¥500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.