Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Full parts layout

1/144 Gunpla 01 (Aile Striker) - Newly tooled Aile Striker. (1/3)

Newly tooled Aile Striker.

The wings can be folded down too.

1/144 Gunpla 01 (Aile Striker) - Comparison shot with the HGCE Aile Striker (left). The details and design are nea

Comparison shot with the HGCE Aile Striker (left).
The details and design are nearly identical.
The biggest difference is that the red sections on the large wings are now color separated,
and the lower section of the center unit has been redesigned with the Perfect Strike Gundam in mind.

Bazooka

The two handles are articulated.

MMI-M1001 90mm Anti-Air Shotgun

The Grand Slam's handle can be folded.

Beam sabers are included as well.

Option parts for collaborating with Gunpla 02

Shown equipped on the EG Strike Gundam.

1/144 Gunpla 01 (Aile Striker) - Comparison with the HGCE Aile Strike Gundam (left). They look so similar it's har

Comparison with the HGCE Aile Strike Gundam (left).
They look so similar it's hard to tell them apart at a glance.

The Aile Striker from this kit can also be mounted on the HGCE Strike Gundam.

Two joint parts for the EG First Gundam are also included.

Shown equipped on the EG First Gundam using the joint parts.

1/144 Gunpla 01 (Aile Striker) - Using the other joint part, you can mount just the upper section of the Aile Stri

Using the other joint part, you can mount just the upper section of the Aile Striker as shown.

1/144 Gunpla 01 (Aile Striker) - Beam rifle firing pose (1/3)

Beam rifle firing pose

Beam saber pose

Grand Slam pose

Anti-air shotgun pose

Bazooka pose

This kit is the 1/144 Option Parts Gunpla 01 (Aile Striker). It includes an Aile Striker and weapons for the EG Strike Gundam, and all the parts are completely newly tooled.

First off, the Aile Striker has details and proportions so close to the HGCE version that they're nearly indistinguishable — but look closely and you'll notice the red sections on the large wings are now color separated, which is the key difference. On the HGCE those were handled with stickers, which drew a lot of complaints, so it's nice to see that addressed with the new tooling. Beyond that, the lower section of the center unit has been redesigned, seemingly with the Perfect Strike Gundam in mind.

The newly tooled Aile Striker fits together with the EG perfectly, and since the mounting mechanism is the same, it can also be used straight on the HGCE Strike Gundam. The wing-folding gimmick is retained as well, and the joints on the Booster and wings hold their position solidly.

The weapons included are a bazooka, anti-air shotgun, Grand Slam, and beam sabers — all cleanly done to HGCE standards. The Grand Slam features a folding handle gimmick, and both bazooka handles are articulated, making it easy to position the hands when posing.

Also included are an energy pack and option parts for combining with the later-released Option Parts Gunpla 02 (Launcher Striker & Sword Striker) — mainly parts for building the Perfect Strike Gundam. As a bonus, two joint parts are included for mounting on the EG First Gundam, letting you attach the Aile Striker in two different configurations: wings horizontal or vertical.

All in all, this is a lovingly crafted all-new weapons set that pairs beautifully with the EG Strike Gundam. It seems like the perfect pick not only for fans of the EG Strike Gundam, but also for anyone looking to upgrade their HGCE Aile Strike Gundam. :-)

1/144 Gunpla 01 (Aile Striker) | 2024.5 | ¥1,100

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.