Kit Review

Straight build + panel lining + wet decals

Full parts layout

Head parts

It works by swapping out the existing green head antenna and eye parts.

Parts applied to the torso

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - You need to remove the green clear part from the existing chest and sna

You need to remove the green clear part from the existing chest and snap in a white cover.
The green part doesn't come out easily, so it was a real struggle T_T

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - You can fit the cover without removing the clear part, but it won't sit

You can fit the cover without removing the clear part, but it won't sit flush — it'll stick out a little.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - You can swap out the existing waist joint with a side-reinforced part.

You can swap out the existing waist joint with a side-reinforced part.
It keeps the body from tipping backward even when the backpack is heavy.

The backpack's vernier section gets swapped out as well.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - The rear vernier opening is larger — it's used as the mounting hole for

The rear vernier opening is larger — it's used as the mounting hole for the backpack.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Left is the original, right is the Full Glansa part — the fixing pin th

Left is the original, right is the Full Glansa part — the fixing pin that plugs into the body is a bit longer.
Since it's the part that supports the large, heavy backpack, it's been made to plug deeper into the body.

The chest armor clips in easily from the front.

Front/rear skirts

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Separate the front and rear parts of each skirt, then attach them by wr

Separate the front and rear parts of each skirt,
then attach them by wrapping around the existing skirts.

Shoulder armor and Shield Rifle

Missile launcher open gimmick on top of the shoulder armor.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - The shoulder parts are split into 3 pieces and attached by wrapping aro

The shoulder parts are split into 3 pieces and attached by wrapping around.

The Shield Rifle connects solidly to the forearm.

The knee joint parts need to be swapped out as well.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - After disassembling the knee, replace the existing polycap joint with t

After disassembling the knee, replace the existing polycap joint with the polycap-less joint (right).
Fortunately, since the upper and lower knee connect via pins, you don't have to disassemble the entire leg.

The chunky leg armor also has a missile hatch open gimmick.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - The leg armor is split into 4 pieces and attached by wrapping around th

The leg armor is split into 4 pieces and attached by wrapping around the leg.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Backpack with Grastro Launcher (1/3)

Backpack with Grastro Launcher

Grastro Launcher articulation

A handle is also built in.

The wings also move up and down.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - There's a gimmick to expand the nozzle section of the Grastro Launcher,

There's a gimmick to expand the nozzle section of the Grastro Launcher,
but it doesn't feel like it opens and closes all that smoothly.

Configured as the Zephyrd Launcher by swapping out the nozzle section

Zephyrd Launcher barrel open gimmick and internal missiles.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - The dedicated support stand locks securely to the bottom of the backpac

The dedicated support stand locks securely to the bottom of the backpack via a horizontal slide.

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Parts from the standard MG Gundam AGE-1 that are left over after applyi

Parts from the standard MG Gundam AGE-1 that are left over after applying the Full Glansa parts

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - First, configured as Gundam AGE-1 Flat by swapping out the head and che

First, configured as Gundam AGE-1 Flat by swapping out the head and chest

Gundam AGE-1 Flat with Zephyrd Launcher

Configured as Gundam AGE-1 Glansa by adding the extra armor

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa with Grastro Launcher (1/6)

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa with Grastro Launcher (2/6)

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa with Grastro Launcher (3/6)

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa with Grastro Launcher (4/6)

Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa with Grastro Launcher

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa detail shots (1/4)

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa detail shots (2/4)

Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa detail shots

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - The support stand fixed to the bottom of the backpack does a great job

The support stand fixed to the bottom of the backpack does a great job of holding everything up from behind.

Leftover parts

Gundam AGE-1 Flat action poses

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Flat with Zephyrd Launcher action poses (1/3)

Gundam AGE-1 Flat with Zephyrd Launcher action poses

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Zephyrd Launcher firing poses (1/4)

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Zephyrd Launcher firing poses (2/4)

Zephyrd Launcher firing poses

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - The Grastro/Zephyrd Launcher handle sits too close to the body, so it's

The Grastro/Zephyrd Launcher handle sits too close to the body,
so it's not easy to get the arms into a convincing grip.

Gundam AGE-1 Glansa Shield Rifle poses

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Pose with all 4 shoulder missile launchers and 2 shin missile hatches o

Pose with all 4 shoulder missile launchers and 2 shin missile hatches open

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa: Grastro Launcher firing poses (1/4)

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa: Grastro Launcher firing poses (2/4)

Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa: Grastro Launcher firing poses

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa - Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa: beam saber poses (1/3)

Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa: beam saber poses

Alongside the standard HG Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa released in 2013.

This kit is the Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's the armament set that attaches to the standard release MG Gundam AGE-1 Normaland using the generous expansion parts, you can build a total of 4 different configurations.

First, you can swap out the head antenna, eyes, and chest area to build the Gundam AGE-1 Flat. Add the Zephyrd Launcher to that and you get the Gundam AGE-1 Flat with Zephyrd Launcher. Then, attach the included armor all over the body and you've got the Gundam AGE-1 Glansa — and finally, add the Grastro Launcher on top of that to complete the ultimate form, the Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa.

The process of attaching the external armor feels similar to equipping the weapon packs on the Gundam F90. Overall, it's pretty easy to attach, and the fit is solid once everything's on. The large backpack in particular is kept perfectly upright by the dedicated support stand, so there's no issue with it standing straight at all.

Beyond the external armor, some internal frame parts are also swapped out. The waist gets a reinforced joint part with wider sides to prevent the body from tipping backward under the weight of the heavy backpack. The vernier section in the middle of the backpack can also be replaced — the larger vernier opening doubles as the backpack mounting hole, and the longer fixing pin gives a more secure connection to the body. On top of that, the knee joint pins are also replaced, swapping the existing polycap joints for polycap-less joint parts. This gives noticeably tighter joint strength than before, and does a better job of holding up the bulked-out body.

The backpack nozzle can be configured as either the Grastro Launcher or the Zephyrd Launcher. The Grastro Launcher nozzle has a gimmick where it spreads open slightly in 3 directions, but the opening and closing action feels a bit off — be careful not to force it or something might snap. The Zephyrd Launcher nozzle also has an open gimmick, and you can pull out the missiles stored inside. The shoulders also feature front and rear missile launcher open gimmicks, and the shins have missile hatch gimmicks as well.

One thing that's a bit disappointing is that it's not easy to position the arms when pointing the Grastro/Zephyrd Launcher forward and gripping it with both hands. The handle sits so close to the body that you have to really tuck the arms in just to reach it. It's a pretty important signature pose, but the tight space makes it a real challenge to pull off.

All in all, this kit is significant in that the Full Glansa armor and weapons have been released cleanly at MG scale. It's relatively easy to attach, and the reinforced joints throughout are a nice improvement in durability. Honestly, the MG AGE series has generally had joints that were way too loose to rate highly, but with the Full Glansa on, it actually feels sturdier than before. The joint parts and support stand fixed to the bottom of the backpack in particular do an excellent job, making stable display possible both standing upright and in aerial poses. Either way, if you already have the MG Gundam AGE-1, this looks like a pretty fun kit to build :-)

MG Expansion Parts for Gundam AGE-1 Full Glansa | 2023.1 | ¥2,700

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.