Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

MG Testament Gundam - Detail shots (1/4)

MG Testament Gundam - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Rear view with the Divine Striker detached

Outer armor removed

MG Testament Gundam - Inner frame shot. (1/2)

MG Testament Gundam - Inner frame shot. (2/2)

Internal frame.

MG Testament Gundam - Detailed frame shots. The black parts are the new frame parts. (1/4)

MG Testament Gundam - Detailed frame shots. The black parts are the new frame parts. (2/4)

MG Testament Gundam - Detailed frame shots. The black parts are the new frame parts. (3/4)

MG Testament Gundam - Detailed frame shots. The black parts are the new frame parts. (4/4)

Frame detail shots
The black parts are the new frame parts.

Frame articulation

Mold detail inside the skirt

Cockpit hatch open

Weapons loadout

The signature weapon, Trikeros Kai

Trikeros Kai deployment and detachment gimmick

Claw articulation

Two beam guns can be stored inside.

Four interchangeable fingers are included.

Articulation of the Divine Striker wings on the back

MG Testament Gundam - The Divine Striker is connected via a two-stage extending sub-arm, and a small claw deploys at the

The Divine Striker is connected via a two-stage extending sub-arm,
and a small claw deploys at the front.

With this kind of arrangement, you can set it up in a flight configuration.

You can also swing the Divine Striker around using the long sub-arm and use it like a weapon.

A purple action base is included, though the joint parts don't hold together all that well.

Leftover parts

MG Testament Gundam - Limb articulation. The hip joints even have a sliding gimmick, but the front skirt gets in the way

Limb articulation.
The hip joints even have a sliding gimmick, but the front skirt gets in the way and makes it hard to raise the thighs very high.

MG Testament Gundam - Natural kneeling shooting pose (1/3)

Natural kneeling shooting pose

MG Testament Gundam - Flight action pose (1/5)

MG Testament Gundam - Flight action pose (2/5)

MG Testament Gundam - Flight action pose (3/5)

Flight action pose

MG Testament Gundam - Poses using the Divine Striker as a weapon (1/6)

MG Testament Gundam - Poses using the Divine Striker as a weapon (2/6)

MG Testament Gundam - Poses using the Divine Striker as a weapon (3/6)

MG Testament Gundam - Poses using the Divine Striker as a weapon (4/6)

Poses using the Divine Striker as a weapon

Together with the MG Aile Strike Gundam Ver.RM.

Together with the MG Gundam Astray Red Frame.

MG Testament Gundam - You can remove the small parts on the shoulders and the two parts on the back to swap in other weap

You can remove the small parts on the shoulders and the two parts on the back to swap in other weapon packs.

MG Testament Gundam - Here's how it looks with the Aile pack attached. Compatible with both the original and Ver.RM versi

Here's how it looks with the Aile pack attached.
Compatible with both the original and Ver.RM versions.

MG Testament Gundam - To use the I.W.S.P. weapon pack, you need to swap in the longer neck joint to make room. The catch

To use the I.W.S.P. weapon pack, you need to swap in the longer neck joint to make room.
The catch is that you basically have to disassemble and reassemble the upper body, which is quite a hassle.

MG Testament Gundam - With the I.W.S.P. weapon pack attached (1/4)

MG Testament Gundam - With the I.W.S.P. weapon pack attached (2/4)

With the I.W.S.P. weapon pack attached

MG Testament Gundam - Here's how it looks with the Launcher pack and Sword pack attached. In this case, you'll need to bo

Here's how it looks with the Launcher pack and Sword pack attached.
In this case, you'll need to borrow the shoulders from the MG Aile Strike Gundam as well.

This kit is the MG Testament Gundam, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's the mobile suit from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray, and it's got a pretty striking look — a deep red body with a muscular design that feels quite fresh. Three SEED X frame runners are reused, but all the outer armor and the main frame parts are brand new, making this kit practically a full new mold release.

First off, this is a top-tier MG kit — the whole frame goes together smoothly, the molded colors and color separation are excellent, articulation is flexible, and the joints are nice and sturdy. The hip joints even come with a sliding gimmick, though if you push the legs up too far, the front skirt can pop off. The tricky part is that it's not easy to snap back in place — you basically need to detach the waist and press it back in from above. As long as you're careful with that, though, you can pull off some really dynamic poses.

On the back is the new Divine Striker weapon, and the wings can be spread out to form a large claw configuration. There's also a small claw that deploys at the front, so you can pull off two different claw attack setups. Thanks to the two-stage extending sub-arm, you can spread it out wide to the sides or up top. At first glance it looks like it might not hold, but the sub-arm is actually really solid — even with the Divine Striker extended out to the side, it stays firmly in place.

On the right arm is the Trikeros Kai, an attack-and-defense system that handles both offense and defense simultaneously. You can deploy it left and right, move the front claw, or detach the blade. There are also two beam guns stored inside, so dual-wielding pistol action is totally doable.

The back connection gimmick is compatible with the original Strike Gundam, so it works with all kinds of weapon packs. You can remove the small armor piece on top of the shoulder and the two parts on the back, then attach the Aile pack. For the I.W.S.P. pack, you need to swap out the neck joint part before attaching it, which means basically disassembling and reassembling the upper body — a bit of a pain. You can also attach the Launcher and Sword packs, though for those you'll need to borrow the shoulders from the MG Strike Gundam.

All in all, this is an MG kit with a flashy look and solid quality — the kind of kit that would've been a big hit even as a regular retail release. There's a lot going on with it, but what I like most is that everything holds together well overall. If the style appeals to you, don't hesitate — it's a great kit worth picking up. :-)

MG Testament Gundam | 2020.11 | ¥5,700

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.