Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - Detail shots (1/4)

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

The two F Funnels on each shoulder can be detached and used as weapons.

The beam saber handle stores in the rear skirt.

The Hyper Dods Rifle Magnum has an up-and-down articulation gimmick.

You can also mount it on the rear skirt.

A total of 4 hands are included.

A clear stand is included in the box.

Leftover parts.

Limb articulation is excellent.

Hyper Dods Rifle Magnum firing pose

Beam saber action

F Funnel action

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - To transform, you need to detach the limbs — the basic transformation process is pretty much the

To transform, you need to detach the limbs —
the basic transformation process is pretty much the same as the HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal.

First, tilt the head down and extend the waist.

Fold the lower body back 90 degrees and rotate the side skirts as shown above.

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - Rotate the pin inside the Hyper Dods Rifle Magnum 180 degrees to plug it in, then align the handl

Rotate the pin inside the Hyper Dods Rifle Magnum 180 degrees to plug it in, then align the handle horizontally.

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - Plug the Hyper Dods Rifle Magnum into the hole in the chest, then attach the Siguru Shield to the

Plug the Hyper Dods Rifle Magnum into the hole in the chest, then attach the Siguru Shield to the back.

Fold the legs and arms as shown above

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - Then use the separate hip joint parts to attach the limbs to the body and the transformation is c

Then use the separate hip joint parts to attach the limbs to the body and the transformation is complete.

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - Transformed into Phoenix Mode (1/5)

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - Transformed into Phoenix Mode (2/5)

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum - Transformed into Phoenix Mode (3/5)

Transformed into Phoenix Mode

Underside

Together with the original HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal.

The HG Gundam AGE II Magnum has been released as the first kit from Gundam Build Divers, the new 2018 anime series. As a follow-up to Build Fighters, we can expect a whole bunch of customized mobile suits based on existing Gundams to show up — and this kit is based on the concept of a modified HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal.

Since the HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal was already a top-tier kit, this one carries on that tradition with excellent build quality. It boasts great color separation, outstanding articulation, and solid joint strength. What's especially impressive is that even with all the stuff hanging off it, everything locks into place exactly where you want it and no parts fall off — very satisfying. Thanks to its flashy looks and structural stability, it's a really fun kit to pose.

The transformation process into Phoenix Mode is pretty much identical to the HG Gundam AGE-2 Normal, with the main difference being that the Siguru Shield is additionally attached to the back of the Hyper Dods Rifle Magnum, which serves as the nose section. The transformed mode holds together well enough, and with the clear stand included in the box, displaying it in flight mode is a breeze.

This is a kit that shows off the best quality you can get at the HG level — if you like the design regardless of the anime, it's an easy recommendation. :-)

HGBD Gundam AGE II Magnum | 2018.3 | ¥1,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.