Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers + Panel lining

Full parts layout.
There's more to it than you'd expect.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - The fin funnels are faithful to the source material in terms of functionality

The fin funnels are faithful to the source material in terms of functionality, and the hold is excellent too.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - The hinge section uses a simple snap-fit design, so it can pop off during pos

The hinge section uses a simple snap-fit design, so it can pop off during posing from time to time.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - There are two movable pins built inside, which you extend and lock in when ne

There are two movable pins built inside, which you extend and lock in when needed.
The 2-pin connector can extend out on both left and right sides, but the 1-pin connector only works on the right side.
So depending on the orientation, you may have to rely solely on the 2-pin connector — but even then, it holds on pretty firmly.

Due to the pin structure, connection is only possible at two height levels.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - Comparison with the HGUC Nu Gundam's fin funnels (left). The EG has better co

Comparison with the HGUC Nu Gundam's fin funnels (left).
The EG has better color separation on the center verniers.
The EG's molded color is pure white, while the HGUC is ever so slightly ivory. (Not yellowing, I promise~)

The bazooka's grip is articulated.

The ammo rounds aren't color-separated, so they really stand out.

Nicely sculpted beam sabers, nothing fancy.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - The EG Nu Gundam's backpack was compatible with the HGUC Nu Gundam's fin funn

The EG Nu Gundam's backpack was compatible with the HGUC Nu Gundam's fin funnels.
But since the EG fin funnels have a revised connector design, you'll need to swap in the parts included with this kit.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - EG Nu Gundam with the fin funnels and bazooka attached. The main body's joint

EG Nu Gundam with the fin funnels and bazooka attached.
The main body's joint strength is a bit lacking, so getting it to stand upright at a good angle is tricky.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - A backpack and joint parts for the double fin funnel configuration are also i

A backpack and joint parts for the double fin funnel configuration are also included.

Built up with the double fin funnel version backpack.

EG Nu Gundam double fin funnel version

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - Alongside the RG Nu Gundam Double Fin Funnel version, released as a Fukuoka S

Alongside the RG Nu Gundam Double Fin Funnel version, released as a Fukuoka Side-F exclusive.
You can pull off the same fin funnel layout with the EG too.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - The backpack combination needed to pull off the double fin funnel version wit

The backpack combination needed to pull off the double fin funnel version with 6 funnels on each side.
You'll need two of this kit to do it though.
I tried borrowing HGUC fin funnels to make it work, but the connectors are different so they won't attach..

Beam saber pose with all weapons equipped

Bazooka + fin funnel launch pose

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - Double fin funnel version action pose (1/3)

Double fin funnel version action pose

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - The double fin funnel dedicated backpack uses a 2-pin connector, and there's

The double fin funnel dedicated backpack uses a 2-pin connector.
There's also an adapter included to convert it to a 1-pin connector.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - Using the adapter to mount the double fin funnels on the HGCE Strike Gundam.

Using the adapter to mount the double fin funnels on the HGCE Strike Gundam.
The backpack load is way too heavy to stand on its own, so you'll need a stand.

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) - You can also connect the fin funnels as shown above and add a joint part in t

You can also connect the fin funnels as shown above and add a joint part in the center.

Collab shot with both arms of the HGUC Gundam Revive

This kit is the Fin Funnel, released as Gunpla 19 in the 1/144 option parts lineup. EG Nu GundamIt's a weapons option kit for the EG Nu Gundam, featuring 100% newly sculpted parts. The product name says Fin Funnel, but it actually includes all the weapons that were missing from the EG Nu Gundam.

The contents consist of 6 fin funnels, a bazooka, 2 beam sabers, a double fin funnel dedicated backpack, and various joint parts. The star of the show — the fin funnels — deliver sculpting and gimmicks beyond expectations, HGUC Nu Gundamand the color separation is a step up from the fin funnels included with the HGUC Nu Gundam. The gimmick for linking the fin funnels together also locks in solidly thanks to the internal movable pins, giving it great hold. That said, the hinge section uses a simple snap-fit design that can pop off during posing occasionally, which does show the limits of the EG grade.

Worth noting that the connector gimmick design has been changed compared to the HGUC Nu Gundam's fin funnels. The original EG Nu Gundam's backpack connector pin was compatible with the HGUC fin funnels, so you'll need to swap it out with the EG-spec backpack connector pin included in this kit before attaching the fin funnels. The end result is that HGUC fin funnels can be mounted on the EG, but EG fin funnels cannot be mounted on the HGUC. Even if you try to fit just the EG backpack connector onto the HGUC backpack, the attachment structure doesn't match, and swapping the entire EG backpack onto the HGUC doesn't work either due to the different pin structure. Bottom line — the fin funnels in this kit cannot be directly mounted on the HGUC Nu Gundam without modification, so keep that in mind.

The bazooka and beam sabers feel very EG — minimal parts, just enough to capture the look. The bazooka's grip is articulated, which is nice, but it's a bit of a shame that the ammo rounds on the magazine aren't color-separated in red. On top of that, using the included double fin funnel dedicated backpack lets you recreate the same configuration as the RG Nu Gundam Double Fin Funnel versionreleased as a Fukuoka Side-F exclusive. You can also combine it with the various joint parts to do crossover builds with other HG kits.

Overall it's a clean kit with solid sculpting and functionality, but given the EG grade, some color separation and details are simplified. There's also the concern that the EG Nu Gundam's joint strength is a bit shaky when it comes to handling the weight of the fin funnels — the body is fine on its own, but once the fin funnels are on and you try to stand it on a flat surface, the lower body gets unstable and the pose tends to collapse. And then there's the pricing — the main body is ¥1,000 while the accessories are ¥1,500, which feels a bit unbalanced. Together they add up to ¥2,500, same as the HGUC Nu Gundam, which makes the value proposition feel a little awkward.

Anyway, the significance here is that the EG Nu Gundam can now be fully kitted out with all its weapons, and as a bonus you can even pull off the double fin funnel version. There are a few things to nitpick, but considering it's EG grade, it's a pretty solid accessories kit. Bottom line — if you've got the EG Nu Gundam, this is definitely worth picking up. :-)

1/144 Gunpla 19 (Fin Funnel) | 2026.1 | ¥1,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.