HGBF

Wing Gundam Fenice

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Detail shots. This is basically an asymmetrical unit. (1/4) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Detail shots. This is basically an asymmetrical unit. (2/4) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Detail shots. This is basically an asymmetrical unit. (3/4) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Detail shots. This is basically an asymmetrical unit. (4/4)

Detail shots.
This is basically an asymmetrical unit.

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - There's a beam saber attached to the underside of the Buster Rifle Custom, and it's removable.

There's a beam saber attached to the underside of the Buster Rifle Custom, and it's removable.

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - There's a beam saber handle on the forearm. (1/2) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - There's a beam saber handle on the forearm. (2/2)

There's a beam saber handle on the forearm.

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - The left shoulder can be fitted with a clear pink cape.

The left shoulder can be fitted with a clear pink cape.

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Leftover parts.

Leftover parts.

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - The articulation is the same as the HGAC Wing Gundam, which shares the same base body.

The articulation is the same as the HGAC Wing Gundam, which shares the same base body.

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - The wings, gathered to one side, can move at various angles. (1/2) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - The wings, gathered to one side, can move at various angles. (2/2)

The wings, gathered to one side, can move at various angles.

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Buster Rifle + Beam Rifle separation action (1/3) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Buster Rifle + Beam Rifle separation action (2/3) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Buster Rifle + Beam Rifle separation action (3/3)

Buster Rifle + Beam Rifle separation action

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Striking a pose with the beam saber~ (1/2) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Striking a pose with the beam saber~ (2/2)

Striking a pose with the beam saber~

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Cape action (1/3) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Cape action (2/3) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Cape action (3/3)

Cape action

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Aerial beam saber action (1/2) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Aerial beam saber action (2/2)

Aerial beam saber action

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Buster Rifle two-handed firing pose (1/2) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Buster Rifle two-handed firing pose (2/2)

Buster Rifle two-handed firing pose

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Together with the HGAC Wing Gundam. (1/2) HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice - Together with the HGAC Wing Gundam. (2/2)

Together with the HGAC Wing Gundam.

The sixth Build Fighters kit is the Wing Gundam Fenice, a customized version of the Wing Gundam. (The spelling is "Fenice," so it can be a bit tricky to pronounce if you're not careful;)

Uniquely, it features an asymmetrical left/right design — the shoulders and knees are shaped differently on each side, and the head antenna and ears on the right side have a battle-damaged look to them. Also, the wings that were originally spread symmetrically on both sides are now gathered to the right, and the empty space on the left is where the Buster Rifle mounts.

Since the base body quality of the HGAC Wing Gundam is already very clean, the overall build quality here is excellent as well, and the smooth articulation and solid joint strength make it really fun to handle. The bottom section of the original Buster Rifle has been replaced with a detachable beam rifle, and a spear-shaped beam saber handle has been added to the left forearm. The clear-material cape shield on the left shoulder is a pretty unique accessory touch too.

As a customized version of the original Gundam, this kit is noteworthy for bringing a lot of creative imagination to life. Even if the base kit has its limitations, it's just fun to handle, and I think any Gunpla fan would enjoy building this one. :-)

HGBF Wing Gundam Fenice | 2013.12 | ¥1,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.