Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Detail shots (1/4)

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Some HG Reborns Gundam parts are left over as leftover parts.

Articulation is identical to the HG Reborns Gundam.

HGBF Reversible Gundam - The forearm weapons can be deployed/stowed as shown above. (1/3)

The forearm weapons can be deployed/stowed.

HGBF Reversible Gundam - GN Hand Gun action (1/3)

GN Hand Gun action

Beam saber action.
The beam saber is a completely clear part, so you have to look closely to see it..

To transform, spread the shoulders apart and tuck the head inward.

Extend the backpack section to form the GN Buster Cannon.

Bend the legs into a reverse-joint configuration and extend the rear heel.

Rotate and swing the arm sections, then swap out the hands.

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Fully extend the claws on the back of the arms into a straight position, then attach them to the bod

Fully extend the claws on the back of the arms into a straight position, then attach them to the body.

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Transformed into Cannon Mode. (1/5)

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Transformed into Cannon Mode. (2/5)

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Transformed into Cannon Mode. (3/5)

Transformed into Cannon Mode.

HGBF Reversible Gundam - To transform into Tank Mode from here, extend the legs horizontally, rotate the heels another 90 deg

To transform into Tank Mode from here, extend the legs horizontally, rotate the heels another 90 degrees,
then pull out the small caterpillar tracks stored inside the rear skirt.

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Transformed into Tank Mode. (1/5)

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Transformed into Tank Mode. (2/5)

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Transformed into Tank Mode. (3/5)

Transformed into Tank Mode.

HGBF Reversible Gundam - Alongside the HG Reborns Gundam from the 00 series, which served as the base. The front is nearly id

Alongside the HG Reborns Gundam from the 00 series, which served as the base.
The front is nearly identical, while the backpack, weapons, rear legs, and rear skirt have been changed.

The Reversible Gundam has been released as the 63rd kit in the Build Fighters HG lineup. It's essentially based on the HG Reborns Gundam from the 00 series, with the molded colors changed and a backpack plus some additional weapons added. Most of the core structure is carried over as-is with only the molded colors swapped out, so the structural characteristics are the same.

As the name "Reversible" (able to be flipped) suggests, it transforms into a different form front-to-back, just like the HG Reborns Gundam. Calling it a "transformation" might be a bit generous though — it's basically just the rear view with the forearm weapons deployed and the legs bent slightly, and that becomes Cannon Mode. On top of that, if you extend the legs straight out, pull out the caterpillar tracks from the rear skirt, and have it crouch down, you can also pull off a Tank Mode.

As for the basic characteristics, like the HG Reborns Gundam, it has solid articulation and great joint strength, making transformations and posing easy with good stability. Ultimately the main selling point of this kit is that it's a unique transforming kit — Tank Mode feels a little forced, but Cannon Mode does show off a pretty unique look. That said, whether you like the overall style will probably come down to personal taste.

The base quality is solid with no major issues, so if the style appeals to you, it's definitely a fun and unique kit worth picking up. :-)

HGBF Reversible Gundam | 2017.10 | ¥1,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.