HY2M HY2M-MG 02 - Dalong.net

Release 2002.5

Price ¥1,500

Box side view

Runners

Parts diagram

Manual

Straight build

After panel lining

LED lit up

HY2M-MG 02 - This kit includes LED light-up heads for the MG Char's Zaku II, Gelgoog Cannon (Johnny Ridden's unit), and

This kit includes LED light-up heads for the MG Char's Zaku II, Gelgoog Cannon (Johnny Ridden's unit), and Zeta Plus A1.

Comparison of the MG Char's Zaku II standard head (left) and LED light-up head (right)

Placement of the switch magnet

LED illuminated state

Comparison of the MG Johnny Ridden's Gelgoog standard head (left) and LED light-up head (right)

Placement of the switch magnet

LED illuminated state

Comparison of the MG Zeta Plus A1 standard head (left) and LED light-up head (right)

Placement of the switch magnet

LED illuminated state

Group shot of the light-up MGs

Leftover parts

------ < HY2M-MG Common Info > ----------
The HY2M-MG series is part of the HY2M lineup released between 2002 and 2003, featuring LED light-up units built into MG heads. Each kit includes three MG light-up heads, and the sculpts tend to differ slightly from the original MG heads. All light-up heads use the same LED unit structure, with the LED color varying by kit — white, green, or red. There's no external switch on these LED units; instead, they use a Hall IC that remotely switches ON when a magnet comes close. Each head comes with a small magnet, and by attaching it to a stand or the back of the MG's neck with double-sided tape, you can remotely turn the LED on.

For detailed info on the LED unit itself, check out the detailed LED unit reviewfrom kit No. 1.
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1. Char's Zaku II Light-Up Head
The sculpt is pretty much the same as the original, though the power cable section is just a simple plastic part, which leaves a bit to be desired detail-wise. The light-up effect itself is excellent thanks to the mono-eye design, and it'd be perfect if you just swapped in the original power cable piece.

2. Gelgoog Cannon (Johnny Ridden's Gelgoog) Light-Up Head
The sculpt feels slightly more squished than the original, which reduces how much of the mono-eye is exposed. Due to the design, only about half the light source is visible even though it's a mono-eye, which is a bit of a letdown — but compared to Gundam-type heads, the light-up effect is still pretty good.

3. Zeta Plus A1 Light-Up Head
The sculpt is similar to the original, but the lack of color separation and stickers makes it look a bit plain. Whether it's the small eyes or the internal eye structure, the light-up effect is also weak — to the point where it's hard to tell if it's even on unless you look closely. Not recommended as a light-up head.

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.