Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG Load Astray Omega - Detail shots (1/4)

HG Load Astray Omega - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

The kit comes with the Lord Longsword and a four-layered sword parts as weapons.

HG Load Astray Omega - The backpack's fixing pin slots into the Lord Longsword to lock it in place, so it mounts onto the

The backpack's fixing pin slots into the Lord Longsword to lock it in place, so it mounts onto the backpack nice and securely.

The Lord Longsword's greatsword form can be broken down as shown above.

Configured in dual-sword mode (single-edged)

Pull out the handle and fold it in half to configure dual-sword mode (double-edged)

HG Load Astray Omega - You can also attach the four-layered sword parts — since they're made of soft material, you can be

You can also attach the four-layered sword parts — since they're made of soft material, you can bend them by hand.

There's a hidden face on the back of the head too.

Leftover parts

The calf armor limits the knee articulation quite a bit.

Shoulder and hip joint sliding gimmick

HG Load Astray Omega - Lord Longsword greatsword mode pose (1/3)

Lord Longsword greatsword mode pose

Lord Longsword greatsword mode aerial pose

Lord Longsword dual-sword mode (single-edged) pose

Lord Longsword dual-sword mode mixed single-edged and double-edged pose

Lord Longsword four-layered sword mode pose

Alongside the base kit, the HG Load Astray Double Rebake.

This kit is the HG Load Astray Omega, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's based on the HG Load Astray Double Rebakewhich appears in Build Divers Re:Rise, with roughly half the parts featuring new sculpts. Compared to the base kit, the color scheme and overall style have changed quite dramatically, giving it a surprisingly fresh feel that goes beyond expectations.

First off, the color separation is excellent and the stickers help make the straight build look really good. Overall joint strength is solid, but the articulation feels just a touch below what you'd hope for. The hip joint sliding gimmick from the base kit is carried over here too, but the thick calf armor keeps the knee bend limited to around 90 degrees. The articulation is decent enough overall, but given the Astray series' reputation, it does leave you wanting a little more.

For weapons, the kit comes with the large Lord Longsword, which can be used in a variety of configurations — greatsword mode, dual-sword mode (single-edged/double-edged), and four-layered sword mode. The four-layered sword parts are made of soft material, so you can bend them by hand. The Lord Longsword can also be mounted on the backpack, and since it connects via a fixing pin, the mounting position is clear and the hold is nice and firm.

All in all, this is a kit with a clean, polished quality and a stylish look. The articulation is a bit of a letdown, but the overall style is great and it strikes some really nice poses. If you're a fan of the Astray series, this seems like a kit you'll have a lot of fun with. :-)

HG Load Astray Omega | 2022.4 | ¥2,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.