Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Detail shots (1/4)

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

The internal frame is the same as the MG Gundam Exia.

You can remove the Dash Unit and apply the parts for Gundam Avalanche Exia.

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Configured as Gundam Avalanche Exia with the Dash Unit removed (1/3)

Configured as Gundam Avalanche Exia with the Dash Unit removed

Gundam Avalanche Exia lower body

The basic weapon loadout is the same as the MG Gundam Exia.

Dash Unit

The Dash Unit has a vernier exposure gimmick on both the front and back.

It can be extended downward as shown and positioned under the feet.

At this point, you can lift the sole plate to adjust its position.

At the tip of the Dash Unit, there are deployable GN Claws.

You can also plug the 2 beam parts included with this kit into the GN Claws.

New joint parts are included for the GN Shield and GN Long/Short Blades.

Back view without weapons

The GN Long/Short Blades and GN Sword can each be mounted on either side of the backpack.

There's also a vernier exposure gimmick on the shoulders.

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - The hologram sheet inside the shoulder is too springy, making it hard to press the should

The hologram sheet inside the shoulder is too springy,
making it hard to press the shoulder armor flush against the body — it ends up floating away.

A clear green Action Base is included in the box.

Leftover parts

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Arm and leg articulation. The added armor does restrict the range of motion compared to t

Limb articulation.
The added armor does restrict the range of motion compared to the base Gundam Exia body.

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Gundam Avalanche Exia poses (1/6)

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Gundam Avalanche Exia poses (2/6)

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Gundam Avalanche Exia poses (3/6)

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Gundam Avalanche Exia poses (4/6)

Gundam Avalanche Exia poses

High-mobility mode pose with the Dash Unit spread out flat

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - High-speed movement mode action pose with the Dash Unit supported under the feet (1/4)

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - High-speed movement mode action pose with the Dash Unit supported under the feet (2/4)

High-speed movement mode action pose with the Dash Unit supported under the feet

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Four-sword style action poses (1/4)

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Four-sword style action poses (2/4)

Four-sword style action poses

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Alongside the 1/100 No Grade Gundam Avalanche Exia from 2008. It was a pretty solid kit b

Alongside the 1/100 No Grade Gundam Avalanche Exia from 2008.
It was a pretty solid kit back in the day, so it doesn't fall too far behind the MG.

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash - Alongside the HG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash released in 2010. The MG adds a gimmick where

Alongside the HG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash released in 2010.
The MG adds a gimmick where the GN Shield can be mounted like a tail.

This kit is the MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. Like the MG Zanriser and Turn Red, it was released through Club G in Japan but distributed as a regular release overseas. While it doesn't carry a standard MG number, it's one of those "limited but not really limited" kits that you can find without too much trouble at regular shops.

It's essentially based on the MG Gundam Exia with a large number of Avalanche/Dash parts added on top. This mobile suit has been known for its flashy looks since the old 1/100 and HG days, and the MG takes it even further with more complete color separation and sculpting for an absolutely stunning visual. The elaborate color separation applied all over the body delivers a top-notch straight build quality, and the kit faithfully recreates all the gimmicks called for in the design — including the Dash Unit's extension, vernier exposure gimmicks at various points, and the GN Claw articulation.

Depending on whether you attach the Dash Unit or not, you can build it as either the standard Avalanche Exia or the Dash version, and a clear green Action Base is included to support both configurations. Since all of Exia's weapons can be mounted on the back at once, deploying the full arsenal lets you pull off some incredibly flashy action poses. The added weapons do cut down on articulation compared to the MG Gundam Exia, but the sheer spectacle of the armaments means even a simple pose ends up looking incredibly dynamic.

Overall joint strength is solid enough to hold poses, but the shoulder joints feel a bit lacking when it comes to raising the arms up high. The hologram sheet on the shoulders is particularly springy, causing the shoulder armor to float away from the body — and on top of that, the springiness pushes the arms back down even when you try to raise them. Combined with the shoulder joint strength issue, not being able to raise the arms high is probably the biggest disappointment here.

On top of that, with so many parts fitting together, there are a few areas where the connection feels a bit iffy — the front skirt and the chest duct parts in particular are prone to coming apart during posing. This is easily fixed with a dab of glue, so it's probably a good idea to secure any loose parts that way (especially the front skirt!!)

All that said, this is a kit where the sheer visual spectacle covers a lot of ground, and aside from the few gripes mentioned above, the overall quality is pretty decent. No matter how you look at it, the straight build visual impact is something that can hold its own against anything — it's a fantastic kit. :-)

MG Gundam Avalanche Exia Dash | 2018.8 | ¥6,700

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.