Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - Viewed from various angles on the stand (1/7)

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - Viewed from various angles on the stand (2/7)

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - Viewed from various angles on the stand (3/7)

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - Viewed from various angles on the stand (4/7)

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - Viewed from various angles on the stand (5/7)

Viewed from various angles on the stand

Underside

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - The stand joint parts for the Flight Unit — also included with the

The stand joint parts for the Flight Unit — also included with the MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - You can rotate the duct on the side of the Booster 180 degrees to e

You can rotate the duct on the side of the Booster 180 degrees to expose the weapon mounting mechanism.

The handle on the underside of the upper unit can be folded out.

Only one leftover part.

Articulation of each section

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - Opening the top cover exposes a mounting hole, which is used when a

Opening the top cover exposes a mounting hole,
which is used when attaching the Galed Bauf on the MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon.

Wing rotation and articulation

The wings can be folded up like this.

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - Comparison with the MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon's backpack. The Fli

Comparison with the MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon's backpack.
The Flight Unit body itself is identical — this kit swaps out the three Galed Baufs for a pair of wings.

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set - Comparison with the Flight Unit from the HG Gundam Astray Redframe

Comparison with the Flight Unit from the HG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit released in 2013.
The MG detail is on a completely different level from the HG, as you'd expect.

This kit is the MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's a standalone release of just the Flight Unit without the main body — essentially an accessory kit for those who already own the MG Gundam Astray Redframe.

As you'd expect from an MG, it delivers excellent sculpting, build quality, and material feel. The color separation is well done too, so even a straight build gives you a great-looking result. The wings and Booster move around freely. The Flight Unit body itself — everything except the wings — is completely identical to the backpack from the MG Gundam Astray Red Dragon. Think of this kit as that same unit, but with a pair of wings in place of the Galed Baufs.

A dedicated joint part is also included that plugs into the lower structure, letting you display it nicely on an Action Base. And if you rotate the ducts on either side of the Booster 180 degrees, you can expose the mounting holes for attaching the Astray's weapons.

All in all, it's put together with solid MG-quality construction and some straightforward gimmicks, making it a really useful item for Astray fans. The real value here is that if you want the flight pack, you now have the option to pick up just this expansion set separately instead of being forced to buy a bundle. :-)

MG Gundam Astray Redframe Flight Unit Expansion Set | 2020.8 | ¥2,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.