Club G MG

GM II Semi Striker

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

MG GM II Semi Striker - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

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Detail shots

MG GM II Semi Striker - The shoulder and arm sculpt has been changed.

The shoulder and arm sculpt has been changed.

MG GM II Semi Striker - Weapons loadout

Weapons loadout

MG GM II Semi Striker - The twin beam portions of the Twin Beam Spear are linked and move together.

The twin beam portions of the Twin Beam Spear are linked and move together.

MG GM II Semi Striker - A newly sculpted bazooka is included, and its two grips each move independently. (1/2) MG GM II Semi Striker - A newly sculpted bazooka is included, and its two grips each move independently. (2/2)

A newly sculpted bazooka is included, and its two grips each move independently.

MG GM II Semi Striker - Cockpit hatch open

Cockpit hatch open

MG GM II Semi Striker - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

MG GM II Semi Striker - Articulation is the same as before.

Articulation is the same as before.

MG GM II Semi Striker - Bazooka pose (1/4) MG GM II Semi Striker - Bazooka pose (2/4) MG GM II Semi Striker - Bazooka pose (3/4) MG GM II Semi Striker - Bazooka pose (4/4)

Bazooka pose

MG GM II Semi Striker - Beam rifle firing pose (1/2) MG GM II Semi Striker - Beam rifle firing pose (2/2)

Beam rifle firing pose

MG GM II Semi Striker - Twin Beam Spear action pose (1/4) MG GM II Semi Striker - Twin Beam Spear action pose (2/4) MG GM II Semi Striker - Twin Beam Spear action pose (3/4) MG GM II Semi Striker - Twin Beam Spear action pose (4/4)

Twin Beam Spear action pose

MG GM II Semi Striker - Dynamic Twin Beam Spear aerial pose — the grip strength is a bit weak, so I wouldn't feel comfort MG GM II Semi Striker - Dynamic Twin Beam Spear aerial pose — the grip strength is a bit weak, so I wouldn't feel comfort MG GM II Semi Striker - Dynamic Twin Beam Spear aerial pose — the grip strength is a bit weak, so I wouldn't feel comfort MG GM II Semi Striker - Dynamic Twin Beam Spear aerial pose — the grip strength is a bit weak, so I wouldn't feel comfort

Dynamic Twin Beam Spear aerial pose
The grip strength is a bit weak, so I wouldn't feel comfortable displaying it like this for long.

MG GM II Semi Striker - Twin Beam Spear pose with the beam bent. As you'd expect, the grip is too weak to hold the bent c MG GM II Semi Striker - Twin Beam Spear pose with the beam bent. As you'd expect, the grip is too weak to hold the bent c

Twin Beam Spear pose with the beam bent.
As you'd expect, the grip is too weak to hold the bent configuration straight in the hand — it's really tough.

MG GM II Semi Striker - Together with the MG GM II (Unicorn version) released through Club G.

Together with the MG GM II (Unicorn version) released through Club G.

MG GM II Semi Striker - First, alongside the HGUC GM II Semi Striker released through Club G.

First, alongside the HGUC GM II Semi Striker released through Club G.

This kit is the MG GM II Semi Striker, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's based on the MG GM II (Unicorn version) released through Club G, with new sculpts added on top. The main body has revised sculpting on the shoulder and left forearm, and the Twin Beam Spear and bazooka have been added as new weapons.

The main body shares the same structure as the previous GM II kits, so it still delivers excellent articulation and joint strength. The newly added Twin Beam Spear is impressively large and long — very MG-like — and the beam sections have two linked points of articulation. That said, the connection between the spear and the hand palm is a little shaky, which makes holding dynamic poses feel a bit nerve-wracking.

Especially when the beam is bent, the center of gravity shifts to one side, making it nearly impossible to maintain the angle even with both hands. No matter how much I tried, I just couldn't get the pose to hold, so I ended up gluing it to the palm and shooting it that way. The newly sculpted bazooka looks pretty stylish and came out nicely, but again, the weak grip makes posing it a bit of a hassle.

So while the looks and gimmicks are solid, the weak grip is a real letdown. The Twin Beam Spear in its straight (non-bent) form is manageable enough to hold, at least. Either way, the overall style looks great, so if you're a fan of GM-type kits, this one is definitely worth building. :-)

MG GM II Semi Striker | 2019.1 | ¥4,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.