Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Detail shots (1/4)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

It comes with a ton of accessories.

You can choose between the normal face and the forced heat dissipation mode face.

HGUC Phantom Gundam - A separate upper head for Phantom Light mode is also included, so you can actually build two complete

A separate upper head for Phantom Light mode is also included,
so you can build two completely independent head configurations.
The forced heat dissipation mode face seems to suit the Phantom Light state well.

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Weapon loadout — The Butterfly Buster B included with the HGUC Crossbone Gundam X-0 Full Cloth has be

Weapons loadout
The Butterfly Buster B included with the HGUC Crossbone Gundam X-0 Full Cloth has been reused here.

Using the Butterfly Buster B in sword mode works the same as before.

Remove the parts from the side skirt and attach them to the back of the heat knife.

Two types of hands are included.

Leftover parts

Limb articulation

Forward/backward shoulder articulation

Backpack articulation

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Butterfly Buster B rifle mode pose (1/3)

Butterfly Buster B rifle mode pose

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Butterfly Buster B sword mode pose (1/3)

Butterfly Buster B sword mode pose

Heat knife pose

PHANTOM LIGHT

Effect parts for Phantom Light

Phantom Light activated state

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Phantom Light effect parts on each section (1/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Phantom Light effect parts on each section (2/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Phantom Light effect parts on each section (3/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Phantom Light effect parts on each section (4/6)

Phantom Light effect parts on each section

Parts removed and swapped out to attach the Phantom Light effect parts

Two different flame sword parts can be attached to the heat knife.

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Dazzling Phantom Light pose (1/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Dazzling Phantom Light pose (2/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Dazzling Phantom Light pose (3/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Dazzling Phantom Light pose (4/6)

Dazzling Phantom Light pose

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Flame sword pose 1 (1/3)

Flame sword pose 1

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Flame sword pose 2 (1/3)

Flame sword pose 2

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Flame sword pose 3 (1/4)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Flame sword pose 3 (2/4)

Flame sword pose 3

Flame sword pose 4

TRANSFORMATION

Disassemble the body as shown above for transformation.

Separately included body parts for transformation

Comparison with the original torso.

Attach the head, skirt, and chest parts to the transformation torso.

Slide the forearm armor down, then fold it as shown above.

After attaching the arms, legs, and skirt as well,

spread out the backpack and attach it to complete the transformation.

The torso left over after transformation

To mount it on a stand, remove the center cover of the backpack to expose the hole.

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Transformed into Mirage Wazzo (Mirage Bird) (1/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Transformed into Mirage Wazzo (Mirage Bird) (2/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Transformed into Mirage Wazzo (Mirage Bird) (3/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Transformed into Mirage Wazzo (Mirage Bird) (4/6)

Transformed into Mirage Wazzo (Mirage Bird)

Underside

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Mirage Wazzo with Phantom Light effect parts attached (1/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Mirage Wazzo with Phantom Light effect parts attached (2/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Mirage Wazzo with Phantom Light effect parts attached (3/6)

HGUC Phantom Gundam - Mirage Wazzo with Phantom Light effect parts attached (4/6)

Mirage Wazzo with Phantom Light effect parts attached

HGUC Phantom Gundam - It looks like some of the MS mode Phantom Light effect parts aren't meant to be added to the Mirage W

It looks like some of the MS mode Phantom Light effect parts aren't meant to be added to the Mirage Wazzo.

Together with the HGUC Crossbone Gundam X-0 released through Club G.

This kit is the HGUC Phantom Gundam, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's the unit from Mobile Suit Gundam Crossbone Gundam Ghost, and it's an entirely new kit design. Some joint parts and weapons reuse runners from the HGUC Crossbone series, but about 95% of it is made up of new parts.

The look is a new design, but the underlying frame is similar to the HGUC Crossbone Gundam, so it still delivers excellent articulation and joint strength. There's none of that typical HG polycap shoulder-popping issue, and the overall tight joints mean poses hold really well. For weapons, you get the Butterfly Buster B reused from the HGUC Crossbone Gundam X-0 Full Cloth, along with a heat knife, and beam parts for using the Butterfly Buster B in sword mode are included too. The heat knife is canonically stored in the side skirt, but in this kit, you just detach one side skirt part and plug it onto a separate heat knife piece.

The biggest highlight of this kit is the large number of Phantom Light effect parts, which can be attached to the head, chest, skirt, shoulders, forearms, knees, calves, backpack, and more. They all hold on solidly, so you can pose without much hassle, and the result is a really flashy, dynamic display. There are also two types of flame effect parts included that plug into the heat knife to turn it into a flame sword.

The transformation into Mirage Wazzo (Mirage Bird) is done through parts-swapping, with only the torso using a separate set of transformation parts. Since it's a swap-style transformation, it's not particularly difficult, and the transformed form holds together well. The shape is pretty elongated sideways, so it's not exactly the sleekest-looking thing, but it does have a uniquely quirky charm to it.

Overall, this is a high-quality HGUC kit with a high level of polish — and above all, the Phantom Light activated state with all those effect parts is just incredibly appealing. It really gives off that "coolness overload" vibe. It probably would've been even more popular if it had gotten a wide retail release, and personally, it's satisfying enough to easily rank in my all-time top 5 HG kits. Either way, if you're into flashy, eye-catching kits, this is absolutely one you don't want to miss. :-)

HGUC Phantom Gundam | 2022.6 | ¥2,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.