Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Full parts layout

The stabilizer unit alone measures a whopping 54cm in length.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - There are two thick lead wires inside, which hold it firmly in

There are two thick lead wires inside, which hold it firmly in a bent position.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - To attach the stabilizer to the Armed Armor DE on the PG Unicor

To attach the stabilizer to the Armed Armor DE on the PG Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex,
first add the separate mounting parts.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Then slide the additional slide plates into the two mounting po

Then slide the additional slide plates into the two mounting points,

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - slide the up/down adjustable mount all the way down, then press

Slide the up/down adjustable mount all the way down, then press the locking pin to fix it in place.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Then attach the stabilizer unit to the Armed Armor DE and you'r

Then attach the stabilizer unit to the Armed Armor DE and you're done.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - With the stabilizer unit attached to the Armed Armor DE, it com

With the stabilizer unit attached to the Armed Armor DE, it comes in at a massive 74cm! Wow.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Joint parts are included to mount the stabilizer-equipped Armed

Joint parts are included to mount the stabilizer-equipped Armed Armor DE onto a stand.

The angle of these joint parts can also be adjusted.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Since it's so long, you'll need a separate stand to support the

Since it's so long, you'll need a separate stand to support the stabilizer section as well in order to display it in the air.

Floating it in the air using two stands

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Attached to PG Phenex in Unicorn Mode to recreate the Narrative

Attached to PG Phenex in Unicorn Mode to recreate the Narrative Ver. look

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - The stabilizer is so long it drapes all the way down to the flo

The stabilizer is so long it drapes all the way down to the floor.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Attached to PG Phenex in Destroy Mode to recreate the Narrative

Attached to PG Phenex in Destroy Mode to recreate the Narrative Ver. look

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - LED light-up shots taken while gradually dimming the lights in

LED light-up shots taken while gradually dimming the lights in 2 stages

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Action poses in Unicorn Mode. The lead wires inside the stabili

Action poses in Unicorn Mode.
The lead wires inside the stabilizer are sturdy enough that you can easily float it in the air.

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Destroy Mode action poses with lighting adjusted across 3 stage

Destroy Mode action poses with lighting adjusted across 3 stages

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set - Poses with the Armed Armor DE deployed — you'll need to borrow

Poses with the Armed Armor DE deployed
You'll need to borrow a total of 4 additional stands just for the Armed Armor DE to pull this pose off.

This kit is the Narrative Ver. Expansion Set for the PG Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex, released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. Released through Club G, PG Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenexthis is the stabilizer unit you apply to it to recreate the Narrative Ver. look. It comes with gold plating in the same color and quality as the existing Phenex.

Opening the box, you might be a little surprised at how sparse the contents feel for the price. ¥8,000 for what's essentially an HG-sized small box kit does create a bit of cognitive dissonance. Sure, the plating explains the cost, but it feels like roughly twice the price of a similarly sized HG plated kit. That said, the plating quality itself is excellent — the reflective finish is absolutely top-notch.

Two lead wires run through the inside of the stabilizer, and they're honestly the stiffest I've ever felt in a kit like this. Thanks to that, you can easily lock the stabilizer at whatever angle you want, and it holds up just fine even when floating in the air. When attaching it to the Armed Armor DE on the existing PG Phenex, the additional mounting parts lock everything together nice and tight. Given the size and weight, the hold is more than stable enough.

As for accessories, two dedicated joint parts are included so you can display the stabilizer-equipped Armed Armor DE in a deployed state. There's also a gimmick that lets you bend and lock the joint parts at an angle. The one catch is that with the stabilizer attached, the Armed Armor DE stretches to a total length of 74cm, which makes floating it with just one stand pretty much impossible. You'll need a separate stand to support the stabilizer section at the back before you can display it in the air.

Combining this kit's equipment with the PG Phenex finally completes the Narrative Ver. look — but the already-massive PG Phenex gets even more space-hungry once you add the stabilizer on top. For reference, my photo studio measures 75×65×65cm (W×D×H), and with the stabilizer fully extended it basically fills the whole space. Fortunately, since the stabilizer can be bent, you can still fit it into a somewhat smaller display area.

So yeah, it's an accessory kit that doesn't feel like great value for money — but it does pair really well with the existing PG Phenex, so you could argue it earns its keep. Either way, if you want to recreate the Narrative Ver. on your existing PG Phenex, this is pretty much your only option. :-)

PG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex Narrative Ver. Expansion Set | 2018.1 | ¥8,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.