Club G PG

Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.)

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (1/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (2/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (3/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (4/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (5/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (6/6)

Destroy Mode from various angles

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode detail shots (1/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode detail shots (2/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode detail shots (3/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode detail shots (4/4)

Destroy Mode detail shots

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - LED light-up shots taken at 2 levels of dimmed lighting (the LED unit is no PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - LED light-up shots taken at 2 levels of dimmed lighting (the LED unit is no PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - LED light-up shots taken at 2 levels of dimmed lighting (the LED unit is no PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - LED light-up shots taken at 2 levels of dimmed lighting (the LED unit is no

LED light-up shots taken at 2 levels of dimmed lighting
(The LED unit is not included in this kit and must be sourced separately)

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unchained Mode configuration (1/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unchained Mode configuration (2/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unchained Mode configuration (3/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unchained Mode configuration (4/4)

Unchained Mode configuration

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode from various angles (1/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode from various angles (2/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode from various angles (3/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode from various angles (4/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode from various angles (5/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode from various angles (6/6)

Unicorn Mode from various angles

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode detail shots (1/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode detail shots (2/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode detail shots (3/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode detail shots (4/4)

Unicorn Mode detail shots

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode with the LED unit lit up (1/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode with the LED unit lit up (2/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode with the LED unit lit up (3/4) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode with the LED unit lit up (4/4)

Unicorn Mode with the LED unit lit up

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - The weapon loadout is the same as before.

The weapon loadout is the same as before.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Articulation is also the same as before.

Articulation is also the same as before.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode poses. The built-in lead wire is sturdy enough to hold the sta PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode poses. The built-in lead wire is sturdy enough to hold the sta PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode poses. The built-in lead wire is sturdy enough to hold the sta PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode poses. The built-in lead wire is sturdy enough to hold the sta

Unicorn Mode poses.
The built-in lead wire is sturdy enough to hold the stabilizers suspended in mid-air.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses shot at 3 levels of lighting (1/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses shot at 3 levels of lighting (2/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses shot at 3 levels of lighting (3/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses shot at 3 levels of lighting (4/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses shot at 3 levels of lighting (5/6) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses shot at 3 levels of lighting (6/6)

Destroy Mode action poses shot at 3 levels of lighting

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (1/9) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (2/9) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (3/9) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (4/9) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (5/9) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (6/9) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (7/9) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (8/9) PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses 2 (9/9)

Destroy Mode action poses 2

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode – Armed Armor DE deployment pose. You'll need to borrow 4 stan PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode – Armed Armor DE deployment pose. You'll need to borrow 4 stan PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode – Armed Armor DE deployment pose. You'll need to borrow 4 stan PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode – Armed Armor DE deployment pose. You'll need to borrow 4 stan PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode – Armed Armor DE deployment pose. You'll need to borrow 4 stan PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode – Armed Armor DE deployment pose. You'll need to borrow 4 stan

Destroy Mode – Armed Armor DE deployment pose.
You'll need to borrow 4 stands to pull this scene off.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Alongside the RG & MG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) kits rel

Alongside the RG & MG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) kits released through Club G.
All the Phenex Narrative versions have been Club G exclusives.
The RG and PG plated colors look pretty similar, but the MG feels a bit brighter.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Alongside the PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex released through Club G. The Armed PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Alongside the PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex released through Club G. The Armed

Alongside the PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex released through Club G.
The Armed Armor DE mounting height is quite different from the standard Phenex.
The Narrative version takes up a lot more space in all directions..

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Comparison with the Club G PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex combined with the Nar PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Comparison with the Club G PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex combined with the Nar

Comparison with the Club G PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex combined with the Narrative Ver. expansion set.
The configuration is completely identical, but the plated color on this combined kit came out a bit deeper and richer.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - A close-up comparison of the plated color difference on the stabilizers.

A close-up comparison of the plated color difference on the stabilizers.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Light-up couple shot of the two Phenex Narrative kits in their two differen PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Light-up couple shot of the two Phenex Narrative kits in their two differen

Light-up couple shot of the two Phenex Narrative kits in their two different gold colors.

This kit is the PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.), released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. It's a combined release of the PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenexand the Narrative Ver. Expansion Set for PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenexthat were previously sold separately. No additional parts have been added, but the gold plating has been changed to a deeper, richer tone.

So all the features are the same as before — for the details, you can just check the reviews for each of the original kits. In this review, it's really just worth paying attention to the change in plating color. The PG Unicorn's excellent sculpt and transformation gimmick are still here, and the stabilizers lock in solidly as ever. The overall plating quality is great, though I've heard some kits have had plating defects, so I'd recommend checking carefully before opening the packaging.

The biggest talking point with this combined kit is the difference in plating color. A lot of people seem to be torn between the bright, vibrant look of the original PG Phenex plating and the deep, rich look of the PG Phenex Narrative plating. Having built both myself, I think it really just comes down to personal preference — they're both fantastic. The lighter color has that dazzling, brilliant gold look, while the darker color has a weightier, more subdued feel. The MG Phenex kits stirred up some controversy for having plating that was too bright, but at least the PG Phenex kits have generally gone a bit deeper in tone. Either way, that golden sheen coming off such a big kit is just stunning @_@

So this kit has the appeal of bundling together what used to be sold separately. Since the Narrative expansion set can be surprisingly hard to track down on its own, I imagine quite a few people will just go for this combined kit instead. In any case, this is about as big and flashy as Gunpla gets, and it's definitely earned its place in Gunpla history :-)

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) | 2018.1 | ¥49,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.