HY2M HY2M-MG 03 - Dalong.net

Release 2002.6

Price ¥1,500

Box side view

Runners

Parts diagram

Manual

Straight build

After panel lining

LED lit up

This kit includes LED light-up heads for the MG Hyaku-Shiki, Zaku II Shin Matsunaga Custom, and Re-GZ.

Comparison of the MG Hyaku-Shiki standard head (left) and LED light-up head (right)

Placement of the switch magnet

LED illuminated state

Comparison of the MG Zaku II Shin Matsunaga Custom standard head (left) and LED light-up head (right)

Placement of the switch magnet

LED illuminated state

Comparison of the MG Re-GZ 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 Notes > ----------
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 share the same LED unit structure, with the LED color varying by kit — white, green, or red depending on the model. There's no external switch on these LED units; instead, they use a Hall IC that turns on remotely when a magnet gets 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 switch the LED on remotely.

For detailed information on the LED unit itself, please refer to the detailed LED unit reviewfrom kit No. 1.
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1. Hyaku-Shiki Light-Up Head
The sculpt tends to be slightly narrower than the original, and while it does have gold plating applied, the lack of stickers leaves the camera area feeling a bit plain. The light-up effect is actually quite impressive among dual-eye types, and combined with the plated finish it looks even more premium.

2. Zaku II Shin Matsunaga Custom Light-Up Head
Much like the Char's Zaku II, the sculpt is nearly identical to the original, but the power cable section is done in simple plastic parts, which leaves a bit to be desired in terms of detail. The light-up effect itself is excellent — as you'd expect from a mono-eye — and if you just swap in the power cable from the original kit, it'd be pretty much perfect.

3. Re-GZ Light-Up Head
The sculpt is pretty similar overall, but the forehead area lacks color separation and there are no camera stickers, so it ends up looking a bit plain. The light-up effect is below average — it's decent enough among dual-eye types, but you really have to look closely to see the light.

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.