Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Detail shots

Underside

HGBD:R Wodom Pod - With Plus Armor equipped (1/3)

With Plus Armor equipped

A simple clear plastic stand is included.

High-speed flight mode.
It's a simple transformation — just fold the arms back and have it kneel down.

High-speed flight mode on the stand

Limb articulation

The large beam cannon on the right and the triple missile pod on the left can also move to some degree.

Action pose

Together with the HG Earthree Gundam.

This kit is the HG Wodom Pod released as part of the Build Divers Re:Rise series. It's a uniquely jellyfish-shaped mech that's quite rare in the Gundam universe, and it's a bit bulkier than your average HG. The head and torso aren't really distinguishable from each other, and small arms are clustered together at the front.

On either side of the head sit a large beam cannon and a triple missile pod, both of which can move to some degree. The limb articulation isn't particularly impressive, but the joints are solid, so it holds poses well. It also has these quirky claw-like feet, though they don't cause any issues with standing upright. A clear simple stand is included so you can display it in mid-air poses — and with it, you can even pull off something like a flying kick in the air. You can also fold the arms back and have it kneel for a high-speed flight mode, and a set of purple Plus Armor is included that you can add onto the body.

All in all, this is a decent-quality kit whose biggest selling point is simply its unique look. It seems especially worth recommending to anyone who's been feeling a bit bored with the usual Gunpla lineup. :-)

HGBD:R Wodom Pod | 2020.6 | ¥2,300

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.