Kit Review

Straight build + stickers/waterslide decals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 (1/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 (2/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 (3/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 (4/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 (5/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 (6/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Detail shots (1/4)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Weapons loadout

Shield interior detail.

Three hands are included, but there's no plain fist hand.

The shield booster can be mounted on top of the backpack.

Shield booster mounted on backpack

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - The auxiliary actuator unit on the shoulder can either be

The auxiliary actuator unit on the shoulder can either be stood upright and plugged in, or swapped out for a grenade launcher.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - The joint parts have been changed from the ABS material u

The joint parts have been changed from the ABS material used in the original standard release to KPS, which is more paint-friendly.
Look closely and you can see the surface texture is different.
ABS is tough and durable, but it can crack when it reacts with thinner during painting, so you have to be careful.

Limb and backpack articulation

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Action pose (1/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Action pose (2/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Action pose (3/6)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Action pose (4/6)

Action pose

Together with the Club G MG Hazel Kai.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Together with the HGUC Hazel Custom released in 2005. Oth

Together with the HGUC Hazel Custom released in 2005.
Other than the joint parts being changed to KPS, the entire parts lineup is identical.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - This kit includes a total of 5 expansion joint parts. The

This kit includes a total of 5 expansion joint parts.
They're meant for recreating various AOZ units based on the Gundam TR-6 Woundwort.
Joints are provided for the Gaplant and Hi-Zack arms, Xekueins arms, Hazel legs, and Marasai legs,
and as a bonus, there's also a joint part with a 4.5mm hole included.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Let's gather up the limbs and weapons from existing HGUC

Let's gather up the limbs and weapons from existing HGUC kits for some AOZ Lego-style mixing and matching.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - First, fold the Woundwort's limbs as shown above to prepa

First, fold the Woundwort's limbs as shown above to prepare the base body.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - First up, let's build the Gaplant II based on the AOZ des

First up, let's build the Gaplant II based on the AOZ design specs.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - There are 6 HGUC kits needed to build the Gaplant II. 1.

There are 6 HGUC kits needed to build the Gaplant II.
1. Woundwort (torso)
2. Hazel II (booster pod backpack)
3. Hrairoo (arms)
4. Hazel Kai ×2 (legs, 2× shield boosters)
5. Advanced Hazel (feet)
6. Gabthley or Marasai Unicorn version (Fedayeen Rifle)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Plug the arm joint parts into the back of the Woundwort's

Plug the arm joint parts into the back of the Woundwort's shoulders.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - The idea is to plug a joint part under the Woundwort's be

The idea is to plug a joint part under the Woundwort's bent legs and then connect the other legs to it.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - The Fedayeen Rifle can be borrowed from either the HGUC G

The Fedayeen Rifle can be borrowed from either the HGUC Gabthley or the HGUC Marasai Unicorn version,
but since the molded colors are different, just pick whichever works best for your situation and taste.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - The Hrairoo's hands don't play well with the Fedayeen Rif

The Hrairoo's hands don't play well with the Fedayeen Rifle, so getting a clean grip is pretty much impossible without some modification.
Honestly though, the Fedayeen Rifle has a weirdly shaped grip no matter whose hands are holding it.
(Even the kits it actually comes with seem to struggle with it....)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Folding in the stock at the back at least makes it a bit

Folding in the stock at the back at least makes it a bit more manageable to hold.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - The completed Gaplant II. The look is pretty cool, but th

The completed Gaplant II.
The look is pretty cool, but the body durability leaves a lot to be desired.. T_T

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Comparison with the HGUC Hazel Kai. It's gotten a whole l

Comparison with the HGUC Hazel Kai.
It's gotten a whole lot bigger.

Together with the HGUC Hrairoo.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Gaplant II action poses. It's manageable enough on a stan

Gaplant II action poses.
It's manageable enough on a stand, but the structure makes it hard to pull off a wide variety of poses.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Second up, let's build the Hi-Zack II based on the AOZ de

Second up, let's build the Hi-Zack II based on the AOZ design specs.
Since the Hi-Zack II borrows a lot of parts from non-AOZ HGUC kits,
the color combinations are pretty much all over the place.
Since you'd need to paint it to really finish it anyway, just ignore the colors and use this as a reference for how the combined form looks.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - First you'll need the arms from the HGUC Hi-Zack — you ca

First you'll need the arms from the HGUC Hi-Zack.
You can go with either the standard version or the Federation Forces color.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - For the legs, you use parts from the HGUC Marasai — eithe

For the legs, you use parts from the HGUC Marasai,
and you can go with either the standard version or the Unicorn version.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - For the weapon, you use the Asshimar's rifle. You can use

For the weapon, you use the Asshimar's rifle.
You can use either the standard retail release or the Green Divers version released through Club G.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Parts from the HGUC Hrududu II are attached to both sides

Parts from the HGUC Hrududu II are attached to both sides of the backpack.
The HGUC Hrairoo also includes similar Hrududu II parts, but they can't be mounted since they're missing the sub-arm and mounting bracket.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - According to the design specs, the winch cannon is suppos

According to the design specs, the winch cannon is supposed to come from the Hrududu II.
But looking at the design art, the smaller winch cannon from the HGUC Primrose on the right seems like a better fit.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - In the end, a total of 7 kits were used to build the Hi-Z

In the end, a total of 7 kits were used to build the Hi-Zack II.
1. Woundwort (torso)
2. Hazel II (booster pod)
3. Hi-Zack (arms) - standard version
4. Marasai (legs) - standard version
5. Asshimar (rifle) - standard version
6. [Club G] Hrududu II Expansion Set (backpack)
7. [Club G] Primrose ×2 (winch cannons ×2)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - The Asshimar rifle, just like the Fedayeen Rifle, doesn't

The Asshimar rifle, just like the Fedayeen Rifle, doesn't fit well in the Hi-Zack's hands.
Getting the fingers through the trigger guard is a pain, though it is doable with a bit of modification.

Gundam TR-6 [Hi-Zack II]

Hi-Zack II action poses.
The structure still makes it tough to pull off any really dynamic poses.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Third, let's build the Hi-Zack II (with Xekueins arms) ba

Third, let's build the Hi-Zack II (with Xekueins arms) based on the AOZ design specs.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - The look with the HGUC Xekueins arms attached. The Woundw

The look with the HGUC Xekueins arms attached.
The Woundwort's booster pod backpack is used here, and you'll need to swap the shoulder joints to the Xekueins-specific ones.

Gundam TR-6 [Hi-Zack II] - Xekueins arm configuration

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Action poses. Maybe it's because there's no heavy backpac

Action pose.
Maybe it's because there's no heavy backpack, but posing is a whole lot easier.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Finally, separate from the expansion parts, you can bring

Finally, separate from the expansion parts, you can bring in two more shield boosters to build the Hazel high-mobility configuration.
To do that, you'll inevitably have to buy at least two more standard releases (ugh..)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Hazel Kai high-mobility configuration with 3 shield boost

Hazel Kai high-mobility configuration with 3 shield boosters

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - This is ultimately the combination it's all building towa

This is ultimately the combination it's all building toward.

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 - Together with the MG Hazel Kai high-mobility configuratio

Together with the MG Hazel Kai high-mobility configuration.
The MG did get a separately sold kit for just the shield boosters.

This kit is the HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's essentially a repackaging of the HGUC Hazel Kai (Custom) that came out back in 2005. The runner lineup for the main body is completely identical — only the gray D runner, which makes up the joints, has been changed from ABS to KPS.

As you probably know, ABS is durable but has a hard, smooth surface that isn't great for painting. The switch to KPS is meant to improve paint-friendliness, but if you're just doing a straight build, you probably won't notice much of a difference either way. About the only thing you'd notice with KPS being a regular plastic is that cleaning up the gates is slightly smoother than with ABS.

And instead of the seals that came with the original standard release, this limited edition includes waterslide decals. They're a bit of a hassle to apply, but honestly the end result looks so much cleaner. The seals in the original standard release had way too much blank space around the edges, which made things look a little messy. Anyway, while the joint material and decals have changed, the kit's contents and features are 100% identical to the standard release. So I could just throw up a quick front shot and tell you to check the existing HGUC Hazel Kai standard release reviewfor the rest — and that would be a perfectly valid thing to do.

But the thing is, that HGUC Hazel Kai standard release review was made back in 2005 when the kit first came out, which means as of 2021 it's a whopping 16 years old. The camera and lighting back then weren't nearly as good as what I have now, so the image quality and photo sizes are pretty rough by today's standards. So I went ahead and re-shot everything as if I were reviewing a brand new kit. ^^

The Hazel Custom is still a clean, high-quality HGUC kit — a true masterpiece that punches above its size with excellent color separation, sculpting, and detail. It's a pretty, clean kit you never get tired of building no matter how many times you put it together. The real bonus exclusive to Club G is the addition of expansion parts runners for the Gundam TR-6 — the Woundwort lineage. You get one set each of joint parts for connecting the Gaplant and Hi-Zack arms, Xekueins arms, Hazel legs, and Marasai legs, plus additional joint parts with 4.5mm holes that can connect to just about any polycap ball joint.

In the AOZ setting, there are all kinds of variations built around the Gundam TR-6 Woundwort as the base unit — the most notable being the Gaplant II and Hi-Zack II, and these expansion parts are ultimately meant for building those machines. That said, the Hi-Zack II requires you to grab HGUC kits like the Hi-Zack, Marasai, and Xekueins — which have completely different design colors — and play Lego with them. In a straight build state the color combination looks totally off, so painting is pretty much mandatory if you want a proper result.

Still, the Gaplant II — assembled from six different AOZ kits — actually pulls off a reasonably close approximation of its design colors and looks pretty impressive... but the Woundwort's small body joints just can't handle the MG-scale bulk that comes with it. T_T The joints might have been just fine supporting the tiny, slender Woundwort body on its own, but once you add all those big limbs, the waist wobbles and the hip joints feel sketchy. With some careful tweaking you can get it to stand upright and hold poses, but don't go in expecting great durability out of the combined form. The Hi-Zack II fares a bit better than the Gaplant II, but it's still not what I'd call stable — and the configuration that only swaps in the Xekueins arms is relatively the least worrying of the bunch.

To wrap it up: the Hazel Custom itself is still excellent, but if you're not planning to do the Woundwort-based Lego swapping, there's really no reason to hunt down the Club G limited edition. If your goal is just to build the Hazel Custom, the regular release is easy enough to find and cheap enough that it'll do the job just fine. This one's really for folks who want to try building the Gaplant II or Hi-Zack II with the expansion parts. :-)

HGUC Gundam TR-1 [Hazel Custom] Expansion Parts for Gundam TR-6 | 2019.5 | ¥1,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.