Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - Detail shots (1/4)

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - When the Mach Drill is mounted on the back, the center of gravity shifts so you have to lean the

When the Mach Drill is mounted on the back, due to the center of gravity shifting
you have to lean the body forward to get it to stand on a flat surface.

Rear view with the Mach Drill removed

Mach Drill

The Mach Drill can be mounted on the arm as shown above.

A total of 4 hands are included.

Effect parts for the Knuckle Bomber

A stand is included, just like the previous releases.

Two types of joint parts are included — one for the hip joint and one for flying poses.

The limbs can be disassembled and reassembled.

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - The arms and legs reassembled joint-by-joint, just like the magnetic joints from the original se

The arms and legs reassembled joint-by-joint, just like the magnetic joints from the original series.
It's more bizarre than cool, but I guess you just have to think of it as that classic '70s charm.

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - It's also compatible with the flight packs from other Infinitism kits. (Not that you'd really ne

It's also compatible with the flight packs from other Infinitism kits. (Not that you'd really need to..)

Leftover parts from the general-purpose stand runners.

Fairly average limb articulation.

The forward/backward range of motion at the shoulders is on the narrow side.

Waist range of motion

You can pull the hip joint outward to extend the range of motion.

Wrist articulation

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - The elbow, knee, and ankle joints each rotate 360° independently on both the upper and lower sid

The elbow, knee, and ankle joints each rotate 360° independently on both the upper and lower sides, allowing for all kinds of positioning —
but they can sometimes spin out of place on their own, so you'll want to be careful when posing.

Ready stance with the Knuckle Bomber hands attached.

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - Knuckle Bomber firing action (1/3)

Knuckle Bomber firing action

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - Poses of the bare figure (1/4)

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - Poses of the bare figure (2/4)

Poses of the bare figure

Mach Drill pose

Posed on the stand

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - Flying pose (1/4)

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism - Flying pose (2/4)

Flying pose

Together with the previous release, HG Getter Dragon Infinitism.

Following Getter Dragon, kotetsu Jeeg has now been released under the HG Infinitism banner. It's a robot from a '70s anime that only old-school fans are likely to remember, and it was rarely seen in plastic model form — so it's great to finally get a proper kit. Since the original series never aired on TV domestically and only circulated as video rental releases, there are probably some old fans out there who think of the magnetic-jointed kotetsu Jeeg toy before they even think of the anime.

First off, true to the Infinitism name, this kit has a complex and intricate feel that's quite different from the simple original design. Like the previous releases, it's got over-detailed, fragmented armor panels — but the color separation is still top-notch, giving the straight build a really colorful look. The signature Mach Drill can be swapped onto the forearm just as depicted in the show, and effect parts for the Knuckle Bomber are also included. Combined with the included stand, you can naturally recreate that iconic Knuckle Bomber firing pose.

True to the character's fame for magnetic joints at every segment, the joint structure here is pretty unique. The elbow, knee, and ankle joints are each connected with independent upper/lower rotation, so you can position the limbs at any angle. To be more precise, all three of these joints share the same construction, which means you can actually swap the arms and legs — or even the forearms and thighs — with each other. (It looks a bit bizarre, though..) Thanks to these special joints posing is a bit easier, but the joints can sometimes spin on their own, which is a little annoying.

Another special joint feature is a gimmick where the hip joints can be pulled outward, giving the thighs a wider range of motion. Joint strength is decent enough that there's no major stress when posing or holding positions, but when you mount the Mach Drill on the back and try to stand it upright, the center of gravity shifts rearward and you'll need to tilt the body forward. The kit also comes with two joint parts alongside the stand — one for the hip joint and one for flying poses — and both connect well, so getting it up on the stand is nice and easy.

Setting aside whether or not it triggers anyone's personal nostalgia, this is a clean, quality kit as a plastic model. The price feels a little steep for what you get — probably due to licensing — but if the design appeals to you, this is a wonderfully unique mecha kit that's more than worth it. :-)

HG kotetsu Jeeg Infinitism | 2021. 1 | ¥5,000

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.