Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Detail shots

The internal frame is identical to the existing MG Jesta.

MG Jesta Cannon - Basic weapon loadout. The beam rifle for the Jesta Cannon is much chunkier top-to-bottom compared to th

Basic weapon loadout.
The beam rifle for the Jesta Cannon is much chunkier top-to-bottom compared to the original.

MG Jesta Cannon - You can also equip the original Jesta's beam rifle and shield. (1/3)

You can also equip the original Jesta's beam rifle and shield.

Same action base joint parts and figure as before.

Open gimmick on the Jesta Cannon's beam rifle.

Not only the side skirts, but the covers added to the legs open up as well.

Cockpit hatch open gimmick, same as the original Jesta.

You can fit a separately sold LED unit inside the torso.

LED lit up.

Leftover parts

MG Jesta Cannon - Articulation is pretty much on par with the MG Jesta, though the extra armor added above the front skir

Articulation is pretty much on par with the MG Jesta, though
the extra armor added above the front skirt narrows the angle you can raise it,
which in turn feels like it cuts down the range of thigh movement a bit.

MG Jesta Cannon - The hip rotation gimmick and the knee extension feature for wider range of motion are the same as befor

The hip rotation gimmick and the knee extension feature for wider range of motion are the same as before.

Cannon unit articulation.

Action pose

Posed with the original Jesta's beam rifle and shield.

Together with the MG Jesta.

Together with the HG Jesta Cannon.

This is the MG Jesta Cannon, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's based on the MG Jesta with cannon parts added to the mix. Only 2 new runners were added, but visually it looks like roughly 50% of the exterior has been changed.

The Jesta Cannon body gets extra armor on the chest, shoulders, left forearm, front skirt, and legs, while the beam rifle gets additional weaponry bolted on top and bottom, making it a much beefier piece. On top of that, a cannon unit is added to the top of the backpack, giving the overall look and silhouette quite a different feel compared to the standard Jesta.

Since the frame and joint structure are identical to the MG Jesta, the overall build quality is solid and reliable. That said, the lower body joints still aren't the sturdiest, so getting the center of gravity right when standing it upright is important. Also, with the extra armor added above the front skirt, there's some interference when you try to raise the front skirt. This does cut the thigh raise angle down a little, but overall it doesn't feel like it hurts the articulation enough to be a real problem.

Anyway, the big appeal of this kit is how much of a style change it pulls off with relatively few added parts — and the design itself just looks great. The original Jesta beam rifle parts and shield are included too, so you can swap out the cannon pack and extra weapons as you like. In terms of sheer style, this is easily one of the top-tier variation kits among Club G exclusives, and if the look appeals to you, it's definitely worth picking up without hesitation. :-)

MG Jesta Cannon | 2015.11 | ¥5,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.