Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGBD Gundam OO Diver Ace - Detail shots (1/4)

HGBD Gundam OO Diver Ace - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

HGBD Gundam OO Diver Ace - First, here it is alongside the previously released HG Gundam OO Diver. This kit is essentially a

First, here it is alongside the previously released HG Gundam OO Diver.
This kit is essentially a combined set of that kit plus the Build Custom Diver Ace Unit.

HGBD Gundam OO Diver Ace - One difference is that the clear part in the center of the head antenna has been changed to red cl

One difference is that the clear part in the center of the head antenna has been changed to red clear.
On the original (left), it was a green clear part, so you had to apply a red sticker over it.

Also, two beam saber parts that weren't included before have been added.

HGBD Gundam OO Diver Ace - Because of the duplicate clear runner included as leftover parts, you end up with three extra head

Leftover parts
Because of the duplicate clear runner, you end up with three extra head clear parts.

The limb articulation is the same as before.

The wing deployment is the same too..

GN Diver Sword action

Super GN Sword II - Sword mode action

Super GN Sword II - Rifle mode action

Beam saber action

The 9th Build Divers HG kit is the Gundam OO Diver Ace. It's essentially a simple variation that combines the previously released HG Gundam OO Diver with the Build Custom Diver Ace Unit — though it seems they felt a straight repack would be a bit embarrassing, so there are a few differences.

For starters, the three clear parts used on the head are now split across two runners. In the original HG Gundam OO Diver, only a clear green runner was included, which meant the red portion of the head antenna had to be covered with a sticker. In this kit, however, both a clear green and a clear red runner are included, so you can apply the red clear part to the head antenna directly without any sticker. (The downside is that you're left with three extra leftover parts.)

Also, on a minor note, the clear green parts have a slightly deeper molded color compared to the HG Gundam OO Diver's parts — though once they're fitted onto the head, you can't really tell the difference. The other change worth mentioning is the addition of two beam saber parts that weren't included before. Aside from those head and beam saber part changes, all the remaining runners are identical right down to the molded colors. So for this review, you really just need to check out what's changed — for a more detailed look, see the HG Gundam OO Diver review and the Build Custom Diver Ace Unit review.

Anyway, it still delivers excellent articulation, solid joint strength, and a flashy design that gives it a great overall feel. If you don't already have the previously released kits to build the Gundam OO Diver Ace, this one is definitely worth recommending :-)

HGBD Gundam 00 Diver Ace | 2018.7 | ¥2,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.