Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - Quadro Mode from various angles. (1/6)

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - Quadro Mode from various angles. (2/6)

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - Quadro Mode from various angles. (3/6)

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - Quadro Mode from various angles. (4/6)

Quadro Mode from various angles.

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - Detail shots (1/4)

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Wire parts and beam parts

The wire parts are used when deploying the Trusty Haken attached to the shoulder armor.

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - The Lobe Buster Rifle mounted on the back of the shoulder can be detached and used as a we

The Lobe Buster Rifle mounted on the back of the shoulder can be detached and used as a weapon.

A simple clear plastic stand with an additional connector part is included.

Limb articulation.
Knee articulation is somewhat limited due to the transformation gimmick.

Lobe Buster Rifle action

Beam saber action

Trusty Haken action

Transfromation

To begin the transformation, first detach the weapons from the arms and shoulders.

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - When transforming from Quadro Mode to Reverso Mode, you first need to flip the body front-

When transforming from Quadro Mode to Reverso Mode, you first need to flip the body front-to-back.
Lower the white cover on the rear of Quadro Mode, then rotate the arms 180 degrees.

After swapping out both wrists and hands,

Move the claw position on the Gauntlet Saber Claw (attached to the arms) forward.

Detach and reassemble the shoulder armor.

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - Attach the shoulder armor and Gauntlet Saber Claw to the arms, then rotate the legs 180 de

Attach the shoulder armor and Gauntlet Saber Claw to the arms, then rotate the legs 180 degrees,

Unfold the extra legs that were folded behind the legs and reposition the feet.

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake - Spread the yellow head antennae apart and lift the upper head cover slightly to expose the

Spread the yellow head antennae apart and lift the upper head cover slightly to expose the eyes, and the transformation is complete.
The upper head cover has a narrow range of motion, so it's hard to push it up far enough to get a clear view of the eyes.

Reverso Mode with its reverse-jointed legs.

Reverso Mode action

Together with the HGBD Gundam Astray No-Name.

Adapter parts are also included for equipping the weapons onto other kits.

Tried it out on the HGBD GBN Guard Frame.

This is the HG Load Astray Double Rebake, released as part of the Build Divers Re:Rise series. It can transform into two different forms — the default Quadro Mode and the reverse-jointed Reverso Mode.

Quadro Mode features a complex body design with various additional armor pieces attached, and the overall design concept definitely has a strong Astray vibe to it. Thanks to the tight color separation, the color combination even in straight build form looks pretty solid — though the extra armor pieces do get in the way and limit the range of motion on the limbs somewhat.

For weapons, you can attach four beam parts to the Gauntlet Saber Claw, and the included wire parts let you deploy the Trusty Haken mounted on the front of the shoulders. The Lobe Buster Rifle on the back of the shoulders can also be detached or kept attached while pulling out the grip to use as a weapon.

The transformation process into Reverso Mode isn't particularly complicated or difficult, and the reverse-jointed legs and arms that extend out make the overall silhouette much larger. It's got a somewhat grotesque look to it — which, flipping that around, also means it's a pretty distinctive transformation that'll be a love-it-or-hate-it kind of thing. Despite the reverse-jointed legs, as long as you balance the center of gravity properly it can stand on its own without much trouble, though you'll want to use the included clear stand for action poses.

On top of that, joint parts are included so you can use this kit's shoulder armor on other kits. The unique transformation process, the distinctive Reverso Mode, and the fact that it's a fresh new take on an Astray unit are all selling points here. The base build quality is more than solid, so if this kind of one-of-a-kind style appeals to you, feel free to go ahead and grab it without hesitation. :-)

HGBD:R Load Astray Double Rebake | 2020.11 | ¥2,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.