Kit Review

Straight build + Waterslide decals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Various angles (1/6)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Various angles (2/6)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Various angles (3/6)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Various angles (4/6)

Various angles

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Detail shots (1/4)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Weapons, accessories, Core Fighter, and all other included components are identi

Weapons, accessories, Core Fighter, and all other included components are identical to the original kit.

A yellow band-style waterslide decal has been added to the bazooka.

Due to the color combination changes, a large number of leftover parts remain.

Articulation is also identical to the original kit.

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Action poses (1/8)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Action poses (2/8)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Action poses (3/8)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Action poses (4/8)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Action poses (5/8)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) - Action poses (6/8)

Action poses

Alongside the standard release RG RX-78 Gundam.

This kit is the RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom), released as a Club G (Premium Bandai) online exclusive. Based on the standard release RG RX-78 Gundam, it features a changed molded color combination with waterslide decals added. The unit appeared in the Gundam 40th anniversary video work "Gundam Build Real," and this is a 100% color variant kit with absolutely no new molding.

As you can see in the comparison photos above, the finished color combination is quite different from the original. Because of this, several runners are included in duplicate with different colors, leaving a large number of leftover parts. The missing colors and unique markings are covered by a fairly generous set of waterslide decals — there's quite a bit of decal work involved, but once it's done, the result is pretty satisfying to look at.

Since the basic features and components are identical to the original kit, it still shows the shaky footing and poor stability typical of early-era RG kits. That said, all the things that made the RG First 1.0 special are still there. The color combination has been changed to something quite flashy and complex compared to the original, which tends to divide opinions — some find it cute and vibrant, while others think it looks like a patchwork mess.

Being a color variant of the early RG First, there are some quality limitations to keep in mind. Still, it was a genuinely groundbreaking kit in its day, so building it is still a lot of fun, and the fresh new look with the added waterslide decals feels surprisingly novel. Either way, if you're drawn to a First Gundam with a unique twist, this seems like a kit worth enjoying. :-)

RG RX-78-2 Gundam (Team Bright Custom) | 2021.10 | ¥3,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.