Kit Review

Straight build + decals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Contains 4 mechs combined in one set.

1. SPIRAL FLOW

The Spiral Flow and 2 figures are included.

Spiral Flow with Daba Myroad riding (bike mode)

Top and bottom views of the Spiral Flow on its own

Panel with wet decals applied

Daba Myroad and Gaw Ha Leccee figures.

To transform from bike mode to cockpit mode, first separate the parts shown above.

Transform it by pulling out and pushing in the various transformation points as shown.

Add the cockpit mode-specific parts.

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 - The Spiral Flow transformed into cockpit mode. In this configuration, it's designed to be b

The Spiral Flow transformed into cockpit mode.
In this configuration, it's designed to be boarded into the L-Gaim.

In cockpit mode, wet decals are applied to 2 panels as well.

2. LAND BOOSTER "SPIRIT" L-GAIM

1/144 L-Gaim with Spirit Equipment
A reissue of the combined kit of L-Gaim and the Spirit.

1/144 L-Gaim

Due to the structure, the foot contact with the ground isn't great.

Two Power Launchers and a shield are included as weapons.

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 - The Power Launchers can be connected to the body via rubber pipes, but the pipes are too sp

The Power Launchers can be connected to the body via rubber pipes, but the pipes are too springy and don't stay in place well.

The two Power Launchers can be stored inside the shield.

Two sets of saber units are included along with dedicated hands.

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 - You can recreate the open random slate on the sides of the legs, but you'd have to swap out

You can recreate the open random slate on the sides of the legs, but you'd have to swap out almost the entire leg parts.
Since everything is glued together, swapping them out is basically impossible in practice, so I just built it in the default closed state.

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 - The included Spirit is completely identical to the one in Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 2. For a d

The included Spirit is completely identical to the one in Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 2.
For a detailed breakdown of its gimmicks, please refer to the
1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 2review.

The articulation is really frustrating..

Power Launcher pose

Saber pose

Spirit mounted as a backpack (hang-on style)

L-Gaim hanging from the Spirit in transport mode (hanging style)

Together with the HG L-Gaim.

3. L-GAIM Mk-II

1/144 L-Gaim Mk-II

Buster Launcher

The Buster Launcher can be connected to the body via 3 rubber pipes.

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 - The pipe attachment points on the body side need to be glued, but the pipes are way too spr

The pipe attachment points on the body side need to be glued, but the pipes are way too springy and just won't stay in place T_T

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 - Remove the shield cover and you'll find the internal weapon storage compartments for the S-

Remove the shield cover and you'll find the internal weapon storage compartments for the S-Mine, saber, lancer, and more.

You can also borrow the Power Launcher from the 1/144 L-Gaim and attach it.

Leftover parts

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 - The articulation is better than the 1/144 L-Gaim, but you still get that classic old-kit st

The articulation is better than the 1/144 L-Gaim, but you still get that classic old-kit stiffness.

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 - Buster Launcher pod. There was absolutely no way to pose it with the pipes connected, so I

Buster Launcher pod.
There was absolutely no way to pose it with the pipes connected, so I removed them for the photos.

Power Launcher + shield open pose

To transform into the Flauros, fold the legs, arms, and backpack section as shown above.

At this point, you need to detach the rear skirt, rotate it 90 degrees, and reattach it.

Transformed into the Flauros

Underside

Hand parts for hanging the 1/144 L-Gaim from the Flauros are also included.

Flauros with the 1/144 L-Gaim added in hanging mode

Together with the HG L-Gaim Mk-II.

This kit is the 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3, released as a Premium Bandai online exclusive. Like the previously released 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 1and 1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 2, it's a reissue compilation of various 1/144 old-kit L-Gaim kits — this time bundling the 1/144 Spiral Flow, L-Gaim with Spirit Equipment, and L-Gaim Mk-II together.

The Spiral Flow is a special mech designed for boarding the L-Gaim, and it comes with a transformation gimmick that converts it from bike mode to cockpit mode. This requires swapping out several parts, but it's pretty cool that even this level of detailed lore was recreated in an old kit. As a bonus, figures of the male and female leads — Daba Myroad and Gaw Ha Leccee — are also included, and you can apply wet decals to 3 panels.

The Spirit included alongside the 1/144 L-Gaim is completely identical to the one in Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 2, which means the hang-on/hanging mode collaboration with L-Gaim is fully doable. The L-Gaim itself is about as old-school as it gets — the articulation and build experience are really frustrating, and the fit is rough with poor durability to boot. But I guess that's just the charm of old kits, and you kind of have to embrace it.

L-Gaim's weapons include two Power Launchers and a shield. The Power Launchers can be connected to the body via rubber pipes, but the pipes are way too springy and keep popping off constantly. The Spirit combination uses dedicated arms and can be pulled off fairly stably, but the problem is that displaying it in the combined state is a real pain — you kind of just have to appreciate the fact that the gimmick works at all. One more thing: parts for the open random slate on the sides of the legs are included, but since everything is glued together, swapping them out is basically impossible, so you need to decide from the start whether you want them open or closed.

The 1/144 L-Gaim Mk-II has that same very old-kit feel as the L-Gaim, though at least the articulation is a little better. Still, it's pretty frustrating when it comes to pulling off a variety of poses. The rubber pipe issue with the Buster Launcher is even worse than with L-Gaim's Power Launcher — it's nearly impossible to keep it connected and fixed in place. The pipes are way too springy, and the pins that are supposed to hold them to the body are so flimsy that maintaining the connected form is a real struggle.

That said, it's actually pretty impressive that the internal weapon storage compartments for the S-Mine, saber, and lancer are recreated inside the shield — something even the HG L-Gaim Mk-II skipped. You can also attach the Power Launcher from the 1/144 L-Gaim, and the transformation into Flauros mode is pulled off reasonably well. The downsides are that the legs don't lock in very securely after transformation, and it's also tricky to display on a stand once you've built it.

Also worth noting, hand parts for a combined pose with L-Gaim and the Flauros are included, so you can hang the L-Gaim in hanging mode underneath the Flauros. The problem here too is that there's no great stand or display setup included to show it off properly.

So while this is a compilation of 3 old kits, you're actually getting 4 mechs in total — similar in scope to the previous sets. These are old kits in the truest sense, where everything has to be glued together, and with the sheer number of parts, it takes quite a bit of time to build. Honestly, it's hard to recommend to beginners or newcomers, and I think it's best thought of as a gift for old-school fans who have a soft spot for the classic L-Gaim kits. :-)

1/144 Heavy Metal L-Gaim Set 3 | 2026.2 | ¥4,300

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.