HY2M HY2M-MG 08 - Dalong.net

Release 2002.11

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 Gundam GP01, GP02, and GP03.

Comparison of the MG Gundam GP01 standard head (left) and LED light-up head (right)

Placement of the switch magnet

LED illuminated state

Comparison of the MG Gundam GP02 standard head (left) and LED light-up head (right)

HY2M-MG 08 - Placement of the switch magnet. With the GP02, the space behind the neck is a bit awkward, so you'll need t

Placement of the switch magnet. With the GP02, the space behind the neck is a bit awkward, so you'll need to use a separate part to attach the magnet.

LED illuminated state

Comparison of the MG Gundam GP03 standard head (left) and LED light-up head (right)

Placement of the switch magnet

LED illuminated state

Group shot of the light-up MG heads

------ < 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 they tend to differ slightly in sculpt 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 version. 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 you attach it to the display stand or the back of the MG's neck with double-sided tape to remotely switch the LED on.

For detailed information on the LED unit itself, please refer to the LED unit detailed reviewfor Kit No. 1.
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1. Gundam GP01 Light-Up Head
The sculpt is pretty much the same, though the red molded color feels a bit deeper/richer. The light-up effect isn't great — from a distance you can barely notice it.

2. Gundam GP02 Light-Up Head
The sculpt is mostly similar, but the color separation on the yellow parts is missing and the green seals are gone too, making it look comparatively plain. The light-up effect is pretty much the worst of the bunch, which is a real shame. One notable thing is that there's no space to attach the magnet behind the neck, so a separate magnet support part is included.

3. Gundam GP03 Light-Up Head
The sculpt itself is similar, but since the mask and head parts are molded as one piece, it loses some of the three-dimensional feel in that area, and the green seals are missing as well. The light-up effect isn't all that great either, though it's at least a small step up from the GP01 and GP02.

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.