HGBF

Gunpla Battle Arm Arms

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - The basic combined form looks like some kind of aircraft. (1/3) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - The basic combined form looks like some kind of aircraft. (2/3) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - The basic combined form looks like some kind of aircraft. (3/3)

The basic combined form looks like some kind of aircraft.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Underside

Underside

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - It's divided into 5 main sections..

It's divided into 5 main sections..

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - You can keep breaking it down further by function.

You can keep breaking it down further by function.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Various joint parts included besides the main body.

Various joint parts included besides the main body.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - The main body comes with a bunch of these combinable mounting pieces..

The main body comes with a bunch of these combinable mounting pieces..

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - There are also weapons like an axe and a sword included.

There are also weapons like an axe and a sword included.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - On top of that, there are various other accessories like boosters and missile launchers.

On top of that, there are various other accessories like boosters and missile launchers.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Weapons applied to the HG Star Build Strike Gundam. (1/2) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Weapons applied to the HG Star Build Strike Gundam. (2/2)

Weapons applied to the HG Star Build Strike Gundam.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Boosters mounted on the HGUC Zeta Gundam's forearms, with joint parts used to change the fixed HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Boosters mounted on the HGUC Zeta Gundam's forearms, with joint parts used to change the fixed HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Boosters mounted on the HGUC Zeta Gundam's forearms, with joint parts used to change the fixed

Boosters mounted on the HGUC Zeta Gundam's forearms, with joint parts used to change the fixed angle of the wings.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - HGUC Zeta Gundam action~ (1/2) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - HGUC Zeta Gundam action~ (2/2)

HGUC Zeta Gundam action~

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Missile launcher and multi-mount connected via joint parts and attached to the HGUC Nu Gundam's HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Missile launcher and multi-mount connected via joint parts and attached to the HGUC Nu Gundam's

Missile launcher and multi-mount connected via joint parts and attached to the HGUC Nu Gundam's backpack.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - HGUC Nu Gundam missile launcher action~ (1/2) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - HGUC Nu Gundam missile launcher action~ (2/2)

HGUC Nu Gundam missile launcher action~

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Two stabilizers can be plugged into the HGUC F91's Vsbr slots. (1/2) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Two stabilizers can be plugged into the HGUC F91's Vsbr slots. (2/2)

Two stabilizers can be plugged into the HGUC F91's Vsbr slots.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - HGUC F91 action~ (1/2) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - HGUC F91 action~ (2/2)

HGUC F91 action~

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Stabilizers and shield combined and fitted onto the HG Tieren's forearms. (1/2) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Stabilizers and shield combined and fitted onto the HG Tieren's forearms. (2/2)

Stabilizers and shield combined and fitted onto the HG Tieren's forearms.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - You can even use it like a claw/pincer this way. (1/2) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - You can even use it like a claw/pincer this way. (2/2)

You can even use it like a claw/pincer this way.

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - Connect the joint parts to the axe..

Connect the joint parts to the axe..

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - And you can plug it onto the HG Zaku Warrior's shoulder. (1/2) HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms - And you can plug it onto the HG Zaku Warrior's shoulder. (2/2)

And you can plug it onto the HG Zaku Warrior's shoulder.

The 10th kit in the HG Build Custom lineup is the Gunpla Battle Arm Arms — basically an all-in-one multi-weapon gift set. The concept is similar to the previously released Matsuri Weapon and Hyper Gunpla Battle Weapons, though what sets this one apart is that all the little weapons and accessories can be combined together into an aircraft-like form.

As you can see in the photos above, this kit is made up of a combination of multiple weapons, various accessories, and a whole lot of joint parts. The manual includes example configurations for kits like the HGUC Zeta Gundam, Nu Gundam, F91, and the HG Tieren/Zaku Warrior. Beyond those, mixing and matching the various large and small joint parts should open up nearly endless weapon configuration possibilities.

The kit itself stays true to the weapon set concept, but honestly it does feel a bit rough around the edges. It's fun to just mess around with, but it doesn't really have a strong personality of its own. In some ways it even feels a little gimmicky — but when you think about it, the idea of adding flair to existing model kits to create all kinds of different expressions actually fits right in with the Build Fighters concept.

Either way, if you're into this kind of accessory set or you're a die-hard Build Fighters fan, this should be a pretty fun little item. :-)

HGBF Gunpla Battle Arm Arms | 2014.3 | ¥800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.