Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG Build Gamma Gundam - Detail shots (1/4)

HG Build Gamma Gundam - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Newly added binder

Weapons loadout

New weapon: Beam Gatling Baz

Handle articulation

Only the index finger moves, same as before.

The beam saber that plugs into the backpack is loose and keeps falling out.

Leftover parts

Much improved limb articulation compared to the HGUC Rick-Dias

HG Build Gamma Gundam - Beam Gatling Baz action (1/3)

Beam Gatling Baz action

HG Build Gamma Gundam - Beam saber / Beam pistol action (1/4)

HG Build Gamma Gundam - Beam saber / Beam pistol action (2/4)

Beam saber / Beam pistol action

HG Build Gamma Gundam - Alongside the HGUC Rick-Dias Char Custom from the year 2000 mold. Look closely and you'll notice

Alongside the HGUC Rick-Dias Char Custom from the year 2000 mold.
Look closely and you'll notice the shoulders, upper arms, lower body, and legs have all been subtly redesigned.

The hip, elbow, and knee articulation have all improved.

The ball-joint hips have been changed to a side-swinging joint.

This is the HG Build Gamma Gundam, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's based on the HGUC Rick-Diasreleased back in 2000, but around 70% of the parts are newly sculpted. In particular, the joint parts have been replaced, resulting in a significant improvement in articulation.

At first glance, it looks like only the head and the shield binder on the back have been redesigned. But look more carefully and you'll see the shoulders, upper arms, lower body, and legs have all been subtly tweaked as well. The thing is, the changes aren't dramatic enough to stand out at a glance. On the flip side, the hip, knee, and elbow joints have been completely redesigned, giving it a noticeably wider range of motion. A new weapon, the Beam Gatling Baz, has also been added — and interestingly, the original Rick-Dias head is attached to the grip area. On top of that, the beam saber and beam pistol from the original HGUC Rick-Dias are still included as well.

Anyway, even though it looks similar on the outside, the internal joints have been greatly improved. Add in the changed molded colors and a large new weapon, and this ends up being a variation kit with a decent amount of originality. Overall build quality has taken a nice step up too, so if the look appeals to you, this is definitely worth recommending. :-)

HG Build Gamma Gundam | 2020.1 | ¥1,900

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.