Entry Grade 1/144 RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) Box

Release 2020.12

Price ¥500

BANDAI BANDAI Japan product info

The runners come in a plastic bag.

The bag is bigger than the full version EG First box.

Runners

Parts diagram

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Manual (1/4)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Manual (2/4)

Manual

Straight build

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) (1/2)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) (2/2)

It's basically the EG First Gundam kit minus the rifle and shield.

The main body's excellent articulation is of course still intact.

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Poses without any weapons (1/10)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Poses without any weapons (2/10)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Poses without any weapons (3/10)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Poses without any weapons (4/10)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Poses without any weapons (5/10)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Poses without any weapons (6/10)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Poses without any weapons (7/10)

Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam (Light Package Ver.) - Poses without any weapons (8/10)

Poses without any weapons

The EG (Entry Grade) First Gundam, which caused quite a buzz with its surprisingly impressive quality, has now been released as a Light Package Ver. as well. This version only includes the body — no rifle or shield compared to the original kit — and it comes in a plastic bag instead of a box. The price drops from ¥700 down to ¥500, so it's a bit easier on the wallet.

Everything about the body itself — molded color, articulation, you name it — is identical to the EG First. It's still an outstanding kit that delivers incredible articulation and a straight build look and proportion that exceeds expectations. And with just the weapons removed, it comes in at ¥500, which is 30% cheaper — making the value proposition even more insane.

That said, you might wonder if there was really any need to release it separately without the weapons, but there's no denying it's a fantastic value kit that never gets old no matter how many times you build it. Even if you've already built the EG First, this is an easy pick-up if you just want another one to mess around with. :-)

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.