Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Detail shots (1/4)

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

This kit adds a Flight Unit + Khaled Bulf to the MG Gundam Astray Red Frame.

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - The MG Gundam Astray Red Frame is the same kit previously released through Club G, with onl

The MG Gundam Astray Red Frame is the same kit previously released through Club G, with only the head changed.

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Comparison with the original MG Gundam Astray Red Frame head (left). The helmet shape and h

Comparison with the original MG Gundam Astray Red Frame head (left).
The helmet shape and head antenna size are different.

The inner frame is the same.

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - A clear support stand is included with the Action Base, along with a dedicated joint part f

A clear support stand is included with the Action Base, along with a dedicated joint part for the Flight Unit.

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - A stunning backpack. (1/3)

A stunning backpack.

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - The Flight Unit on its own. It's a version of the original Flight Unit with the wings remov

The Flight Unit on its own.
It's a version of the original Flight Unit with the wings removed.

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Articulated parts of the Flight Unit (1/4)

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Articulated parts of the Flight Unit (2/4)

Articulated parts of the Flight Unit

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - You can rotate the side duct on the lower Booster 180 degrees to expose the weapon mounting

You can rotate the side duct on the lower Booster 180 degrees to expose the weapon mounting point.

Beam rifle and shield mounted on either side

Three Khaled Bulfs are included.

The detail and sculpting on the Khaled Bulf are excellent.

You can also detach the two blades from the Khaled Bulf for separate use.

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Depending on how the large blade is positioned, you can configure it as G Mode (top) or S M

Depending on how the large blade is positioned, you can configure it as G Mode (top) or S Mode (bottom).

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - A large clear pink head antenna and weapon connection parts have been added for the Red Dra

A large clear pink head antenna and weapon connection parts have been added for the Red Dragon.

With the clear pink head antenna attached

The connection parts can be mounted on the sides of the thighs.

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - By combining the connection parts with the blades, you can configure a Build Knife (top) an

By combining the connection parts with the blades, you can configure a Build Knife (top) and a Build Cutter (bottom).

You can also connect two Khaled Bulfs in S Mode to form
a large weapon.

To attach the Flight Unit, you need to slide the original backpack downward.

Cockpit hatch opens the same as before

The volume in the back is so large that it can't stand upright without a stand.

Leftover parts

Limb articulation is the same as before.

Khaled Bulf S Mode draw pose

Beam rifle firing pose

Khaled Bulf G Mode action pose

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Pose using the backpack's Khaled Bulf in cannon mode (1/3)

Pose using the backpack's Khaled Bulf in cannon mode

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Khaled Bulf S Mode action (1/5)

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Khaled Bulf S Mode action (2/5)

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Khaled Bulf S Mode action (3/5)

Khaled Bulf S Mode action

Pose using only the detached blades

Build Cutter + Build Knife pose

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon - Ambidextrous Halberd pose (1/3)

Ambidextrous Halberd pose

Together with the MG Gundam Astray Red Frame released through Club G.

This is the MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's based on the previously released Club G MG Gundam Astray Red Frame, with the addition of the Flight Unit body and three Khaled Bulfs as new weapons. As you can see in the photos, it's got an impressively packed-out silhouette.

The Astray Red Frame body itself is completely identical to the original, with only the head antenna and head sculpt changed. The Flight Unit body and Khaled Bulfs are all-new sculpts. The three Khaled Bulfs, which are the real highlight of this kit, can be used in a variety of configurations. You can detach the two small blades for individual use, or rearrange them into G (Gun) Mode and S (Sword) Mode. With separate joint parts, they can also be configured as a Build Knife or Build Cutter. And by connecting two Khaled Bulfs in S Mode, you can form a large weapon with the rather elaborate name of Ambidextrous Halberd.

As for the Flight Unit body, it comes without wings — just the main unit — but it shows off MG-level detail and engineering. You can rotate the duct on the side of the Booster 180 degrees to mount the beam rifle and shield. (For reference, the complete Flight Unit with wings was released separately at a later date.) A black Action Base is also included, with a clear support pillar added to help bear the weight of the heavy weapons. The body's articulation and joint strength are solid enough that, when you use the support pillar alongside the heavy weapons, you can pull off stable poses without any trouble.

Thanks to the all-new backpack and weapons, this kit is capable of incredibly flashy poses, and it's safe to say it's the ultimate MG Astray. If you're an Astray fan, this feels like the definitive version you really don't want to miss. :-)

MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon | 2019.2 | ¥7,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.