Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Views from various angles. The ammo belt-style weapon on the backpack is a forced cooling cartridge. (1

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Views from various angles. The ammo belt-style weapon on the backpack is a forced cooling cartridge. (2

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Views from various angles. The ammo belt-style weapon on the backpack is a forced cooling cartridge. (3

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Views from various angles. The ammo belt-style weapon on the backpack is a forced cooling cartridge. (4

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Views from various angles. The ammo belt-style weapon on the backpack is a forced cooling cartridge. (5

Various angles.
The ammo belt-style weapon on the backpack is a forced cooling cartridge.

Detail shots

A separate head for forced heat dissipation mode is included, just like the HGUC Phantom Gundam.

The face for forced heat mode can also be swapped to a one-eyed damaged state (right side).

HGUC Ghost Gundam - The heat knife, Phantom Light effect parts, and transformation block are identical to the HGUC Phantom

The heat knife, Phantom Light effect parts, and transformation block are identical to the HGUC Phantom Gundam.

The Peacock (Kujaku) originally included with the Club G HG Crossbone Gundam X-0 has been reused here.

The Peacock can still transform between Smasher Mode and Buster Mode just like before.

A deployed-state handle for the Flame Rifle is also included, so you can swap it in when needed.

HGUC Ghost Gundam - A total of 5 hands are included, with the far right one being an extra hand added for holding the Peaco

A total of 5 hands are included, with the far right one being an extra hand added for holding the Peacock.

Leftover parts

Same articulation as the HGUC Phantom Gundam.

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Peacock – Buster Mode action. (1/3)

Peacock – Buster Mode action.

Peacock – Smasher Mode action.

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Flame Rifle action. (I was supposed to attach the deployed-state handle and have the hand grip it, but

Flame Rifle action.
(I was supposed to attach the deployed-state handle and have the hand grip it, but I forgot;; – planning to reshoot soon)

Heat Knife action.

PHANTOM LIGHT

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Phantom Light activated. (3/6)

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Phantom Light activated. (4/6)

Phantom Light activated.

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Phantom Light action pose. (1/3)

Phantom Light action pose.

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Flame Sword action. (1/3)

Flame Sword action.

Peacock – Smasher Mode + Flame Sword action.

TRANSFORMATION

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Transformed into Mirage Wazo. The transformation process is the same as the HGUC Phantom Gundam. (3/5)

Transformed into Mirage Wazo.
The transformation process is the same as the HGUC Phantom Gundam.

Two joint parts not found on the Phantom Gundam have been added.

After swapping in the white joint parts as shown above.

Attach the Peacock in Smasher Mode.

At this point, you'll need to attach the stand joint part that offsets to the side of the Peacock.

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Mirage Wazo with Phantom Light effect parts attached. (1/6)

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Mirage Wazo with Phantom Light effect parts attached. (2/6)

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Mirage Wazo with Phantom Light effect parts attached. (3/6)

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Mirage Wazo with Phantom Light effect parts attached. (4/6)

Mirage Wazo with Phantom Light effect parts attached.

HGUC Ghost Gundam - Alongside the Club G HGUC Phantom Gundam. The side skirts, backpack center section, and calves have bee

Alongside the Club G HGUC Phantom Gundam.
The side skirts, backpack center section, and calves have been updated with new sculpts.

Comparison with Phantom Light attached.
The effect parts for the Phantom Light are completely identical.

Mirage Wazo comparison shot.

This kit is the HGUC Ghost Gundam, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's based on the Club G HGUC Phantom Gundam, with a silver coating applied to the outer armor in an Extra Finish style, along with some resculpted body parts and swapped-out weapons.

Starting with the main body, the side skirts, backpack center section, and calves have been updated with new sculpts. For weapons, the Peacock (Kujaku) originally included with the Club G HGUC Crossbone Gundam X-0has been reused, and an extra right hand has been added to hold it. The redesigned side skirts can also be used as a weapon called the Flame Rifle, with a separate deployed-state handle included for swapping in when needed. With all these new sculpts and parts added, the Ghost Gundam really does stand apart from the HGUC Phantom Gundam.

The silver coating on the exterior has a semi-gloss finish that's applied evenly and cleanly, giving it an almost painted look. Since the underlying frame is the same as the HGUC Phantom Gundam, it still delivers excellent articulation and joint strength. The Phantom Light effect parts and Mirage Wazo transformation gimmick are also carried over unchanged — though because of the Peacock attachment underneath, you'll need to use the two new joint parts to get it onto a stand.

Overall, this is a premium plated kit that delivers great quality and a striking visual presence. That said, the coating pushes the price up to ¥6,300, which is a big jump from the HGUC Phantom Gundam at ¥2,500. Sure, there are quite a few new sculpts added, but even accounting for that, it's hard to shake the feeling that the price has roughly doubled. Still, judging the kit purely on its own merits, it's excellent — and personally, I'd say it's worth every yen. :-)

HGUC Ghost Gundam | 2023.10 | ¥6,300

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.