Gundam Base 1/48 Mega Size Model

RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection]

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Various angles [Ver.GFT] — [Ver.GFT] features the markings from the display at Odaib 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Various angles [Ver.GFT] — [Ver.GFT] features the markings from the display at Odaib 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Various angles [Ver.GFT] — [Ver.GFT] features the markings from the display at Odaib 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Various angles [Ver.GFT] — [Ver.GFT] features the markings from the display at Odaib 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Various angles [Ver.GFT] — [Ver.GFT] features the markings from the display at Odaib 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Various angles [Ver.GFT] — [Ver.GFT] features the markings from the display at Odaib

Various angles [Ver.GFT]
[Ver.GFT] features the markings from the display at Odaiba, Tokyo between 2012 and 2017.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - [Ver.GFT] close-up detail shots (1/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - [Ver.GFT] close-up detail shots (2/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - [Ver.GFT] close-up detail shots (3/4) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - [Ver.GFT] close-up detail shots (4/4)

[Ver.GFT] close-up detail shots

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - To recreate the [Ver.GFT] look, 12 newly sculpted joint cover parts have been added.

To recreate the [Ver.GFT] look, 12 newly sculpted joint cover parts have been added.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - The joint covers look great even without sticking on the round seals.

The joint covers look great even without sticking on the round seals.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - These are applied as magnetic coating joint covers for the elbows, knees, and ankles 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - These are applied as magnetic coating joint covers for the elbows, knees, and ankles 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - These are applied as magnetic coating joint covers for the elbows, knees, and ankles

These are applied as magnetic coating joint covers for the elbows, knees, and ankles.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Weapons and accessories combined from the existing kit.

Weapons and accessories combined from the existing kit.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Also includes parts that came with the Mega Size Model Gundam RG 1/1 Gundam Project

Also includes parts that came with the Mega Size Model Gundam RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Still an honest 90-degree articulation

Still an honest 90-degree articulation

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Beam rifle pose (1/3) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Beam rifle pose (2/3) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Beam rifle pose (3/3)

Beam rifle pose

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Beam saber pose (1/3) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Beam saber pose (2/3) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Beam saber pose (3/3)

Beam saber pose

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Together with the standard release Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam.

Together with the standard release Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam.

RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Configured with the RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver. markings and accessories applied. The 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Configured with the RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver. markings and accessories applied. The 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Configured with the RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver. markings and accessories applied. The 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Configured with the RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver. markings and accessories applied. The

Configured with the RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver. markings and accessories applied.
These are the markings and pose from the Shizuoka display between 2010 and 2011.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Beam saber stand. (1/2) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Beam saber stand. (2/2)

Beam saber stand.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - The difference from [Ver.GFT] is that there are no joint covers or joint seals on th 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - The difference from [Ver.GFT] is that there are no joint covers or joint seals on th

The difference from [Ver.GFT] is that there are no joint covers or joint seals on the elbows, knees, and ankles.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Together with the limited release Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [RG 1/1 Gundam Proj

Together with the limited release Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [RG 1/1 Gundam Project Ver.].

Green Tokyo Gundam Project Ver.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Configured with the Green Tokyo Gundam Project Ver. markings. These are the markings 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Configured with the Green Tokyo Gundam Project Ver. markings. These are the markings

Configured with the Green Tokyo Gundam Project Ver. markings.
These are the markings from when it was first displayed at Odaiba in 2009.
The markings are completely different from the [Ver.GFT] and [1/1 RG Gundam Project] versions.

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Changed marking areas (1/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Changed marking areas (2/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Changed marking areas (3/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Changed marking areas (4/5) 1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] - Changed marking areas (5/5)

Changed marking areas

This kit is the Gundam Base limited release Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection]. It's essentially the standard release 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundamwith a gloss injection finish applied. On top of that, it also includes parts from the limited release 1/48 Mega Size Model Gundam ~ RG 1:1 GP ver. — namely the beam saber stand and dedicated hands — plus newly sculpted parts to recreate the [Ver.GFT] look.

First off, this kit goes well beyond just being a gloss injection version — a massive amount of seals are included to let you recreate all three versions of the 1:1 Gundam display. You can reproduce the markings and poses from all three 1:1 Gundam exhibition projects listed below.

Ver. Period Location 
Green Tokyo Project 2009/7/11 ~ 2009/8/31  Shiokaze Park, Odaiba, Tokyo
 1:1 RG Gundam Project 2010/7/24 ~ 2011/3/27In front of JR Higashi-Shizuoka Station, Shizuoka City 
 Ver.GFT 2012/4/19 ~ 2017/3/5 In front of DiverCity, Odaiba, Tokyo

The basic build is nearly identical to the original kit, so it still boasts that impressive size and solid joints. The marble-like gloss injection finish gives it a more premium look overall. Notably, 12 newly sculpted joint cover parts were added to accurately recreate the [Ver.GFT] appearance — I thought this was just going to be a simple color variant, but it actually brings some genuine originality to the table.

Since they're trying to cover all three display versions, there's a record-breaking amount of seals included. The Green Tokyo version uses a completely different set of seals from the other two, while the 1:1 RG version and the GFT version only differ in the joint seals. Because of that, I had no choice but to peel and reapply seals multiple times for each version's photo shoot. (What a pain...)

The highlight here is that, with the addition of new sculpted parts and a ton of seals, you can recreate all three 1:1 Gundam versions in one kit. It goes well beyond a simple material change — this is a complete package that even includes the Shizuoka display beam saber stand. Personally, among all the Gundam Base limited releases dominated by color variants, plated parts, and clear versions, this one ranks pretty high on my recommendation list. If you're into large-scale kits and special injection finishes, or if you have fond memories of the 1:1 Gundam exhibitions, this is definitely a fun one to pick up. :-)

1/48 Mega Size Model RX-78-2 Gundam [Metallic Gloss Injection] | 2017.9 | ¥10,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.