Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Various angles (1/7)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Various angles (2/7)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Various angles (3/7)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Various angles (4/7)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Various angles (5/7)

Various angles

The claws can be launched using the lead wire.

Missile hatch open gimmick on the Aqua Unit

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - You slide the black simple stand in from the side to lock it in place — since i

You slide the black simple stand in from the side to lock it in place —
since it plugs into a square hole, it holds on nice and tight.

Leftover parts from the runners reused from the Hrududu II

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - It can combine with the HGUC Gundam TR-6 [Woundwort] Psycho Blade Custom, relea

It can combine with the HGUC Gundam TR-6 [Woundwort] Psycho Blade Custom, released as a Club G exclusive.

Joint parts for the Aqua Woundwort.

First, disassemble the Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ piece by piece as shown above.

After removing the Woundwort's rear skirt..

Use the joint parts to attach the rear skirt to the red nose section.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - After adding the white parts separately, attach the tail as shown above and ben

After adding the white parts separately, attach the tail as shown above and bend it into position.

Gather the reassembled parts and combine them as shown above.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Assemble them into a circular drum frame as shown above, then secure it by cove

Assemble them into a circular drum frame as shown above, then secure it by covering both sides with the white covers.

Plug this into the back of the Woundwort, then..

Use the joint parts to hook the large Booster onto the front section.

Move the Booster from the side and plug it into the rear, then

Add the missile unit to the Aqua Unit as a new addition, then

Reassemble the Aqua Unit into the configuration shown above.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Plug the Aqua Unit into the back and the transformation is complete. It's well

Plug the Aqua Unit into the back and the transformation is complete —
it's well designed so the locking pin engages with an octagonal fit, keeping it from rotating freely.

Leftover parts from the Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ after assembling the Aqua Woundwort

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Woundwort seen from various angles. The Woundwort body itself isn't very s

Aqua Woundwort seen from various angles.
The Woundwort body itself isn't very sturdy, and the stand connection is shaky, making it really tough to get a good pose.

Body close-up shot

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - When mounting it on a stand, you have to use the Woundwort-specific joint parts

When mounting it on a stand, you have to use the Woundwort-specific joint parts,
but they're just not up to the task of supporting the heavy Aqua Woundwort. T_T

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Woundwort action pose (1/4)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Woundwort action pose (2/4)

Aqua Woundwort action pose

First, transform the Woundwort into MA mode, then disassemble it as shown above.

After combining the main body using the joint parts as shown above

Assemble the drum frame onto the nose section as shown above.

After assembling the lower drum frame as shown above

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Attach the drum frame together with the tail, then secure both sides with the w

Attach the drum frame together with the tail, then secure both sides with the white covers.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - After adding the MA-exclusive parts to both sides, attach the front section of

After adding the MA-exclusive parts to both sides, attach the front section of the Woundwort MA.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Add joint parts in the middle of the folded Woundwort legs, then attach the Boo

Add joint parts in the middle of the folded Woundwort legs, then attach the Booster to the bottom

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Attach the legs to the sides of the main body, then mount the Aqua Units on bot

Attach the legs to the sides of the main body, then mount the Aqua Units on both sides as shown above and the transformation is complete.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Woundwort in MA (Mobile Armor) mode. (1/7)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Woundwort in MA (Mobile Armor) mode. (2/7)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Woundwort in MA (Mobile Armor) mode. (3/7)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Woundwort in MA (Mobile Armor) mode. (4/7)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Woundwort in MA (Mobile Armor) mode. (5/7)

Aqua Woundwort in MA (Mobile Armor) mode.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - The manual only covers the Aqua Woundwort transformation, but you can also comb

The manual only covers the Aqua Woundwort transformation, but
you can also combine it with the Barzam Legion Capture Spec (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.), released as a Club G exclusive, to build the Aqua Barzam.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - In this kit, the parts for the Aqua Barzam are essentially treated as leftover

In this kit, the parts for the Aqua Barzam are essentially treated as leftover parts,
and you can reference the manual from the separately released HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ Titans (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) to carry out the transformation.

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Barzam combined with the Barzam Legion Capture Spec (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) (

Aqua Barzam combined with the Barzam Legion Capture Spec (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Barzam action pose (1/4)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) - Aqua Barzam action pose (2/4)

Aqua Barzam action pose

This kit is the HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.), released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. The Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ is a set of underwater G parts designed to be equipped onto the Woundwort and Barzam. Two color versions were released simultaneously, and this one is the red Legion color version.

True to the Hambrabi name, this is a manta ray-like unit with a wide body and a long tail that really makes an impression. The Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ on its own holds together pretty well — get the angle right and it displays stably without much trouble. The included black stand plugs in from the side underneath, and the square interlocking connection keeps it locked in at a solid angle. That said, the weight of the kit does cause the black stand to tilt slightly, so you'll need a few tricks if you want a perfectly level display.

This kit can be combined with the HGUC Gundam TR-6 [Woundwort]
Psycho Blade Customreleased as a Club G exclusive, to form the Aqua Woundwort. A large number of joint parts are included for this purpose, and the combination process is quite complex, so you'll need to follow the manual carefully. However, the Woundwort body's durability wasn't great to begin with, so posing and displaying it after the combination is no easy task. In particular, you have to connect it to the stand using the joint parts included with the Woundwort, but the connection is weak and getting it to stay on the stand is a real struggle. T_T

The Woundwort body on its own is light enough to be fine, but the durability is nowhere near enough to support the heavy Aqua Woundwort. In my case, I ended up sticking on multiple pieces of double-sided tape and carefully adjusting the angle of the stand pole and tail just to barely get it up there for photos. On top of that, posing the Aqua Woundwort is no easy feat either. The durability is frustrating in every way, so you'll need to keep your rage meter in check while working on this one.

The Aqua Woundwort can also be configured in MA (Mobile Armor) mode. You first transform the Woundwort into MA mode, then completely reassemble the Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ parts around it. It's not a direct MS-to-MA transformation — you have to break everything down from scratch and play Lego all over again. On the bright side, the MA body holds together a bit more solidly than the MS configuration... but getting the MA mode onto a stand is still no easy task. The stand joint parts are still weak, and it feels like balancing an egg on a needle — you need to find that perfect center of gravity. I managed to get a pose and shoot it using various tricks, but I'm left wishing they had included some sturdier stand joint parts.

Finally, it can also be combined with the HGUC Barzam Legion Capture Spec
(A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) released as a Club G exclusive, to form the Aqua Barzam. Since the Aqua Barzam is primarily associated with the Titans color rather than the Legion color, it isn't mentioned at all in this kit's manual. The runner map in the manual even treats the Aqua Barzam parts almost like leftover parts. I referenced the manual from the separately released HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ
Titans
(A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.)to combine it into the Aqua Barzam. (For the detailed combination process, please check the Titans version review.)

The Aqua Barzam combination process is no less complex, but the good news is that the durability is far better than the Aqua Woundwort. The Barzam body itself is sturdier, and the connection with the Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ parts is solid too. It displays stably on a stand and can handle action poses without any real issues.

In the end, the Aqua Woundwort — the main combined form of this kit — is hard to give a good score to due to its poor durability. Unless you're a serious A.O.Z die-hard, it's not a combination I'd really recommend. On the other hand, if you want to build the red Aqua Barzam, that's worth recommending. A.O.Z Lego-building always stirs up that urge to take on a challenge, and I think this kit's significance lies in the fact that even in this roundabout way, the flashy units from A.O.Z are getting the plastic model treatment. :-)

HGUC Aqua-Hambrabi Ⅱ (A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.) | 2023.6 | ¥2,800

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.