Kit Review

Straight build + Seals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (1/6)

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (2/6)

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (3/6)

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode from various angles (4/6)

Destroy Mode from various angles

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

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

Destroy Mode detail shots

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode configuration (1/6)

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode configuration (2/6)

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode configuration (3/6)

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode configuration (4/6)

Unicorn Mode configuration

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

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

Unicorn Mode detail shots

Cockpit hatch open gimmick and weapons/accessories

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - The Armed Armor DE stabilizers, newly sculpted for this kit. They have wire

The Armed Armor DE stabilizers, newly sculpted for this kit.
They have wire inside, so you can bend and hold them in any position.

The stabilizers have an open gimmick too!

Leftover parts

Articulation is the same as before.

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Unicorn Mode action poses (1/3)

Unicorn Mode action poses

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode action poses (1/3)

Destroy Mode action poses

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - Destroy Mode - beam saber action (1/3)

Destroy Mode - beam saber action

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - With the standard release HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Unicorn Mode [Narra

With the standard release HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Unicorn Mode [Narrative Ver.] gold plated parts.

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) - With the standard release HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Destroy Mode [Narra

With the standard release HGUC Unicorn Gundam 03 Phenex Destroy Mode [Narrative Ver.] gold plated parts.

With the Club G release MG Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.).

This kit is the RG Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.), released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. Based on the standard release RG Unicorn Gundam, it comes with gold plated parts along with two Armed Armor DEs, and features newly sculpted stabilizers unique to the Narrative version.

The kit's structure is the same as the existing RG Unicorn, so it still boasts that excellent transformation gimmick and great sense of depth. The gold coating comes out in a rich, deep tone, which actually makes it feel a bit more premium than the Club G release MG Unicorn Gundam Unit 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.)The newly added stabilizers have wire inside so you can bend and pose them freely. The kit's center of gravity does shift toward the back, but you can use the stabilizers' springiness to prop up the rear. That said, it's hard to support the back when they're just hanging naturally — as you can see in the review photos, straightening them out is what lets them actually work as a stand.

So with this kit, the main things to appreciate are the gold coating effect and the newly sculpted stabilizers. Being smaller than the MG means it's noticeably more durable, and the gorgeous gold coating gives it a seriously impressive display presence. The price at ¥11,600 does feel a bit steep though — considering the MG is ¥13,000, it's quite pricey for the size. Still, if you can get past the price, the kit itself is genuinely luxurious and stunning. :-)

RG Unicorn Gundam 3 Phenex (Narrative Ver.) | 2020.2 | ¥11,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.