Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Various angles

Detail shots

The weapons included are a rifle and a knife.

HG Brady Hound - A total of 2 sets of hands are included — the fist form shown above is called Normal Mode, and the open f

A total of 2 sets of hands are included — the fist form shown above is called Normal Mode,
and the open form below is called Manipulator Mode.

HG Brady Hound - Third, you can slide the back-of-hand armor forward slightly to switch to Knuckle Mode. If you want to ho

Third, you can slide the back-of-hand armor forward slightly to switch to Knuckle Mode.
If you want to hold a weapon in the hand, you'll need to put it in Knuckle Mode first to widen the hole in the hand.
(Otherwise, you'll find the hand popping off every time you try to plug a weapon in..)

The head can be swapped between the active state (left) and parked state (right).

HG Brady Hound - To set it up in the parked state, you first need to push the shoulder hovering units inward so they sit f

To set it up in the parked state, you first need to push the shoulder hovering units inward so they sit flush against the body, as shown above.

After swapping to the parked-state head, angle the side skirts diagonally forward.

Rotate the rear skirt and legs 90 degrees backward, then fold the front and rear claws as shown above.

At this point, you can also fold the claws all the way in if you prefer.

HG Brady Hound - The parked state configuration. (1/3)

The parked state configuration.

The parked state displayed on a stand.
It can also be combined with the Stock Carrier released later.

The limb articulation is a bit on the plain side for a Kyoukai Senki kit.

The front skirts do rotate, which helps open up the hip articulation range a little.

The forward/backward range of motion in the shoulders is also a bit limited.

The head moves on a ball joint.

Movement of the knife storage section under the shoulder.

Ankle articulation.

A kneeling pose is achievable to a reasonable degree.

HG Brady Hound - Rifle action pose. (1/5)

HG Brady Hound - Rifle action pose. (2/5)

HG Brady Hound - Rifle action pose. (3/5)

Rifle action pose.

HG Brady Hound - Knife action pose. (1/3)

Knife action pose.

Together with the HG Mailes Kenbu.

This kit is the Brady Hound, released as number 6 in the Kyoukai Senki HG series. Unlike the previous Kyoukai Senki kits, this one has a more conventional (?) proportion without reverse-jointed legs. It serves as the main unit of the North American Alliance forces in the show, and its key features are the hover unit and the transformation gimmick into the parked state.

First thing you notice is the familiar, well-balanced proportions. With solid color separation and a clean parts layout, it looks great even as a straight build. That said, being a more conventional design, the articulation is relatively lower compared to previous kits in the line — though it's still above average, and thanks to the sturdy joint strength, posing is pretty much stress-free.

Weapons include a rifle and two knives, and the knives can be stored securely in the fixed holders under the shoulders. The head can be swapped between two forms — active and parked — and you can achieve the parked configuration by narrowing the shoulders and bending the legs backward. This parked form is also compatible with the HG Stock Carrier released afterward.

All in all, this is a mecha plastic model with an approachable, conventional look and clean build quality. Even if you're not particularly into Kyoukai Senki, if the design appeals to you, this kit should be a fun build. :-)

HG Brady Hound | 2022. 1 | ¥2,400

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.