Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - This kit combines the Ball type-K (MS 08th Squadron) and the Sha

This kit combines the Ball type-K (MS 08th Squadron) and the Shark Mouth version together.

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - HGUC Ball type-K (MS 08th Squadron) (1/6)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - HGUC Ball type-K (MS 08th Squadron) (2/6)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - HGUC Ball type-K (MS 08th Squadron) (3/6)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - HGUC Ball type-K (MS 08th Squadron) (4/6)

HGUC Ball type-K (MS 08th Squadron)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - HGUC Ball (Shark Mouth) (1/6)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - HGUC Ball (Shark Mouth) (2/6)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - HGUC Ball (Shark Mouth) (3/6)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - HGUC Ball (Shark Mouth) (4/6)

HGUC Ball (Shark Mouth)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - With the Igloo normal spec seals applied instead of the Shark Mo

With the Igloo normal spec seals applied instead of the Shark Mouth seals

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - The Igloo normal spec seals also come in 2 different types to ch

The Igloo normal spec seals also come in 2 different types to choose from.

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - Both Balls come with a 180mm low-recoil cannon and a twin cannon

Both Balls come with a 180mm low-recoil cannon and a twin cannon each.

Leftover parts

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - The articulation is pretty much the same as the existing HGUC Ba

The articulation is pretty much the same as the existing HGUC Ball.

A joint pose of sorts

Together with the MG Ball 08th Squadron version.

Together with the MG Ball Shark Mouth (MS Igloo version).

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - Together with the standard HGUC Ball. The arms, cockpit section,

Together with the standard HGUC Ball.
The arms, cockpit section, lower nozzles, backpack, and more are subtly different.

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) - Together with the Ball Kai (far left) that came in the HGUC GM K

From the HGUC GM Kai Standard Color & Ball Kai released through Club G,
together with the Ball Kai (far left). The designs are subtly different here too.

This kit is the HGUC Ball type-K (MS 08th Squadron) & Ball (Shark Mouth) released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. As the name suggests, it's a combined kit with two Balls, based on the Ball Kai that was previously included in the HGUC GM Kai Standard Color & Ball Kaireleased through Club G, with some newly tooled parts added. The subtle differences in sculpt between each version are nicely reflected here.

Both Balls come with a 180mm low-recoil cannon and a twin cannon, and unlike the standard HGUC Ball, they feature sub-arms attached both above and below — that's one of the key differences. There are also slight visual differences in the cockpit section, lower nozzles, side panels, and backpack. The Shark Mouth version can have the Igloo normal spec seals applied instead, and two different types of Igloo normal spec seals are included so you can pick whichever you prefer.

All in all, it's a solid Ball variation kit, and it feels like the kind of Club G exclusive that would've done well even as a regular retail release. :-)

HGUC Ball type-K(MS 08 Squadron) & Ball(Shark Mouth) | 2012.2 | ¥1,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.