Club G HG

Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type)

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type) - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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Detail shots

HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type) - The weapon loadout is the same as the original kit.

The weapon loadout is the same as the original kit.

HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type) - A large number of camouflage patterns are included as waterslide decals.

A large number of camouflage patterns are included as waterslide decals.

HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type) - The only difference is the head sculpt and the antennas, which have been chan

The only difference is the head sculpt and the antennas, which have been changed to a double antenna configuration.

HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type) - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type) - Articulation is identical to the original as well.

Articulation is identical to the original as well.

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Action poses

HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type) - Alongside the HG Zaku Desert Type released through Club G.

Alongside the HG Zaku Desert Type released through Club G.

This kit is the HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type), released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. Based on the HG Zaku Desert Typethat was previously released through Club G, the only change is the head, which has been swapped out for a double antenna version. A large number of camouflage patterns have also been added as waterslide decals.

The main concept of this variation kit is actually the desert camouflage coloring rather than the head antenna change. But since the camouflage waterslide decals are pretty tricky to apply, I didn't feel confident enough to get them all on properly, so I gave up T_T. I've tried applying Bandai's camouflage waterslide decals a few times before, and getting 100% of them on cleanly is genuinely tough. Honestly, just hitting it with an airbrush would probably take less time and look way better.

Since everything except the head shares the same sculpt as the original kit, it still delivers the solid articulation and joint strength you'd expect from the HG Origin series. For this review, you really just need to check out the updated head sculpt, the new molded color combination, and the waterslide decal layout.

Anyway, unless you've got some serious experience under your belt, I'd strongly advise against building this kit with the intention of applying all the waterslide decals. And honestly, if you're skilled enough to pull those decals off cleanly, you'd probably find it faster and easier to just paint it. The kit itself is great quality either way, so I'd recommend it to anyone who simply likes the new head design and the desert color scheme. :-)

HG Zaku Desert Type (Double Antenna Type) | 2021.10 | ¥2,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.