Club G HGUC

Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.]

Kit Review

Straight build + Seals

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Various angles (1/6) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Various angles (2/6) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Various angles (3/6) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Various angles (4/6) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Various angles (5/6) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Various angles (6/6)


Various angles

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Detail shots (1/4) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Detail shots (2/4) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Detail shots (3/4) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Shoulder and leg frames (1/2) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Shoulder and leg frames (2/2)

Shoulder and leg frames

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Weapons loadout.

Weapons loadout.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - The beam sword axe handle length is adjustable. Bandai says this is the first time a

The beam sword axe handle length is adjustable.
Bandai says this is the first time a length-adjustable handle has ever been used in a Gunpla kit.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Both beam sword axes can be stored on the rear skirt.

Both beam sword axes can be stored on the rear skirt.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Configured as beam axe and beam sword forms (1/2) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Configured as beam axe and beam sword forms (2/2)

Configured as beam axe and beam sword forms

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - There are 4 hand types in total.

There are 4 hand types in total.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - A commander-type head is also included as an option.

A commander-type head is also included as an option.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - You can open the head hatch and rotate the mono-eye.

You can open the head hatch and rotate the mono-eye.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - When you bend the foot backward, the verniers are linked and rotate inward. (1/2) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - When you bend the foot backward, the verniers are linked and rotate inward. (2/2)

When you bend the foot backward, the verniers are linked and rotate inward.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Knee parts for joining with other kits are also included.


Knee parts for joining with other kits are also included.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - You have to fully disassemble and swap out the entire leg, which is quite a hassle. HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - You have to fully disassemble and swap out the entire leg, which is quite a hassle.

You have to fully disassemble and swap out the entire leg, which is quite a hassle.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Combined with the Club G release HGUC Gundam TR-6 [Woundwort] Psycho Blade Custom (1 HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Combined with the Club G release HGUC Gundam TR-6 [Woundwort] Psycho Blade Custom (2

Combined with the Club G release HGUC Gundam TR-6 [Woundwort] Psycho Blade Custom

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Limb articulation. It bends quite a lot considering how bulky it looks.

Limb articulation.
It bends quite a lot considering how bulky it looks.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - The hip plate has a rotating structure, but it's so stiff that it's hard to turn.

The hip plate has a rotating structure, but it's so stiff that it's hard to turn.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Shoulder forward/backward movement. Look closely and you'll see both chest sections

Forward/backward shoulder articulation.
Look closely and you'll see both chest sections also move forward and backward together.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - The neck raises up quite a bit.

The neck raises up quite a bit.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Spike armor articulation

Spike armor articulation

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam machine gun poses (1/5) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam machine gun poses (2/5) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam machine gun poses (3/5) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam machine gun poses (4/5) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam machine gun poses (5/5)

Beam machine gun poses

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam sword poses (1/3) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam sword poses (2/3) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam sword poses (3/3)

Beam sword poses

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam axe poses (1/2) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Beam axe poses (2/2)

Beam axe poses

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Alongside the standard retail HGUC Gundam Hazel. It's quite a big kit among HGUC rel

Alongside the standard retail HGUC Gundam Hazel.
It's quite a big kit among HGUC releases.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - Alongside the standard retail HGUC Doven Wolf.

Alongside the standard retail HGUC Doven Wolf.

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - The Doven Wolf's arms and backpack can be swapped over. (1/2) HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] - The Doven Wolf's arms and backpack can be swapped over. (2/2)

The Doven Wolf's arms and backpack can be swapped over.

This is the HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.], released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's a fully new-tooled AOZ kit after quite a while, based on the concept of an advanced mass-production variant of the Doven Wolf — which is why it comes out as a large kit with a similar bulk to the Doven Wolf.

First off, the overall build feel is on the tight side — it doesn't have that smooth, satisfying snap-together feel. Joint strength after assembly is also extremely stiff, stiff enough that you'd worry about breakage. The swap-out wrist parts are especially concerning; if you're not careful when pulling the hands off, they look like they'd snap right off. On the plus side, the overall stability is excellent, giving you rock-solid hold whether standing straight or in a pose.

Articulation is also pretty impressive given the chunky appearance, and all sorts of dynamic poses are possible. The legs have a vernier linked gimmick, and the head features a mono-eye rotation gimmick. Weapons include a beam machine gun and a beam sword axe, and two beam axe parts and two beam sword parts are also included. Worth noting — the beam sword axe handle is articulated and can extend or retract, which is apparently a first for Gunpla. Come to think of it, previous beam sword axe kits, whether MG or HG, always provided separate folded and extended versions.

True to the AOZ kit tradition of encouraging mix-and-build play(?), compatible knee joints are also included, letting you combine it with the HGUC Gundam TR-6 [Woundwort] Psycho Blade Custom. However, the method requires fully disassembling the legs and swapping out the knee joints, which is quite a pain. On top of that, the tight part fit makes disassembly difficult, so you'll want to take it slow and be careful not to break anything.

So this kit's strengths are its fresh design and solid joints — the stiff build and movement feel are a bit of a letdown, but if you're a fan of the AOZ series, it should be more than enough to outweigh those downsides. :-)

HGUC Reben-Wolf [A.O.Z Re-boot Ver.] | 2025.5 | ¥3,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.