Club G HG

Gundam Fenice Liberta

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta (1/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta (2/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta (3/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta (4/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta (5/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta (6/6)

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Side view. The large rear armor can also act as a stand when the kit is standing upright.

Side view.
The large rear armor can also act as a stand when the kit is standing upright.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Detail shots (1/4) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Detail shots (2/4) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Detail shots (3/4) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - The weapon loadout is basically almost the same as the HG Gundam Fenice Rinascita.

The weapon loadout is basically almost the same as the HG Gundam Fenice Rinascita.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Only the head cover on the inside of the shield has been changed to a new sculpt.

Only the head cover on the inside of the shield has been changed to a new sculpt.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Parts needed for transformation

Parts needed for transformation

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Limb articulation is pretty much the same as the original kit.

Limb articulation is pretty much the same as the original kit.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Action poses (1/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Action poses (2/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Action poses (3/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Action poses (4/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Action poses (5/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Action poses (6/6)

Action poses

TRANSFORMATION

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Fold the forearm claws in, raise the side covers on the shoulders, then detach the hands. (1/2 HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Fold the forearm claws in, raise the side covers on the shoulders, then detach the hands. (2/2

Fold the forearm claws in, raise the side covers on the shoulders, then detach the hands.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Spread the arms out and rotate the upper body 180 degrees, then add a separate joint part to t

Spread the arms out and rotate the upper body 180 degrees, then add a separate joint part to the rear skirt.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - 1. Spread the large rear armor out to the sides, 2. stand the small red wings up vertically, 3

1. Spread the large rear armor out to the sides
2. Stand the small red wings up vertically
3. Attach the stand joint part to the bottom of the hip joint
4. Bring the legs inward and fit the pegs on the joint part into the holes on the inner thighs to lock everything in place.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Fold the legs into the shape shown above.

Fold the legs into the shape shown above.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Fold the forearms inward, then bend the large rear armor 90 degrees toward the torso

Fold the forearms inward, then bend the large rear armor 90 degrees toward the torso

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Lower both shoulders and position the arms as shown above.

Lower both shoulders and position the arms as shown above.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Deploy the wheel mounts, then attach the separately included wheels. (1/2) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Deploy the wheel mounts, then attach the separately included wheels. (2/2)

Deploy the wheel mounts, then attach the separately included wheels.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Fold the weapon handles and attach them to the main body

Fold the weapon handles and attach them to the main body

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Position the movable parts inside the shield as shown above, then attach it to the top of the

Position the movable parts inside the shield as shown above, then attach it to the top of the main body to complete the transformation.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Transformed into Meteor Hopper Mode (1/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Transformed into Meteor Hopper Mode (2/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Transformed into Meteor Hopper Mode (3/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Transformed into Meteor Hopper Mode (4/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Transformed into Meteor Hopper Mode (5/6) HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Transformed into Meteor Hopper Mode (6/6)

Transformed into Meteor Hopper Mode

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Underside

Underside

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Alongside the original kit, HG Gundam Fenice Rinascita. Apart from the head antenna and rear e HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - Alongside the original kit, HG Gundam Fenice Rinascita. Apart from the head antenna and rear e

Alongside the original kit, HG Gundam Fenice Rinascita.
Apart from the head antenna and rear equipment, even the molded colors are identical.

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta - The transformed result has quite a different style altogether.

The transformed result has quite a different style altogether.

This kit is the HG Gundam Fenice Liberta, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's a character that appears in Gundam Build Fighters, HG Gundam Fenice Rinascitais the base kit. Visually, a large new rear armor has been added to the back, and the backpack, blade antenna on the head, and the shield's head cover have all been changed to new sculpts.

As you can see in the comparison photos above, the main body is identical to the original kit aside from the head antenna and backpack, so it comes out as an HG kit with the same solid articulation and joint strength you'd expect. The massive new rear armor does shift the center of gravity quite a bit toward the back, but thankfully it also doubles as a support stand, so keeping it upright isn't too much of a hassle.

The highlight of this kit is the transformation into Meteor Hopper Mode — a three-wheeled bike form. It's definitely a visually distinct departure from the usual bird-type transformations you see. The transformation process is a bit involved, but the end result holds together well and has a pretty sleek look to it.

At first glance it might seem like the new rear armor is the only thing that stands out, but the voluminous silhouette and unique alternate mode give it a genuinely fresh feel. And since it's based on the HGAC Wing Gundam, the overall kit quality is quite good — so if the style appeals to you, it's definitely worth picking up. Especially if the idea of a bike-style transformation gets you excited, this one comes recommended. :-)

HG Gundam Fenice Liberta | 2017.11 | ¥2,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.