Kit Review
Straight build + Stickers
Straight build + Stickers
This kit is the HG Hugo (Twin Set), released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. Based on the standard release HG Hugo, it's a combined kit featuring two Hugos in different molded colors — a plastic model representation of the two Hugos piloted by the twin brothers of the "Dawn Horizon Corps" in the series.
The main body is completely identical in construction to the standard release — joint strength is solid, but the knee articulation is still a bit disappointing. The existing weapons including the Ōdachi, as well as special gimmicks like the anchor-launched claw, are all carried over as-is. On top of that, two each of the new Buster Sword and Long Rifle have been added as new weapons, which does give the action poses a somewhat different feel compared to the standard HG Hugo.
So it's essentially a color variant bundle with new weapons thrown in — and the significance here is that the twin brothers' Hugos from the series have finally been given the plastic model treatment. It's a kit with a pretty unique build and feel to it, so if the style appeals to you, it seems like a fun one to enjoy as a little something different. :-)
HG Hugo (Twin Set) | 2017.1 | ¥3,000
AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.