Super Robot War HG

Gespenst Mk-II

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Various angles (1/6) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Various angles (2/6) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Various angles (3/6) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Various angles (4/6) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Various angles (5/6) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Various angles (6/6)

Various angles

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Detail shots (1/4) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Detail shots (2/4) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Detail shots (3/4) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HG Gespenst Mk-II - All the weapons and accessories from the HG Gespenst are included as-is.

All the weapons and accessories from the HG Gespenst are included as-is.

HG Gespenst Mk-II - The newly added Mega Beam Rifle for the Mk-II

The newly added Mega Beam Rifle for the Mk-II

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Compared to the Gespenst's Neutron Beam (top), it's a bit smaller.

Compared to the Gespenst's Neutron Beam (top), it's a bit smaller.

HG Gespenst Mk-II - The Mega Blaster Cannon parts that swap onto the chest are also newly added. (1/2) HG Gespenst Mk-II - The Mega Blaster Cannon parts that swap onto the chest are also newly added. (2/2)

The Mega Blaster Cannon parts that swap onto the chest are also newly added.

HG Gespenst Mk-II - The same stand as before is included.

The same stand as before is included.

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Leftover parts

Leftover parts

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Articulation is identical to the original as well.

Articulation is identical to the original as well.

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Mega Beam Rifle action pose (1/2) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Mega Beam Rifle action pose (2/2)

Mega Beam Rifle action pose

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Kick pose (1/2) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Kick pose (2/2)

Kick pose

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Plasma Cutter pose (1/2) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Plasma Cutter pose (2/2)

Plasma Cutter pose

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Split Missile launch action (1/2) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Split Missile launch action (2/2)

Split Missile launch action

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Slash Ripper launch action (1/2) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Slash Ripper launch action (2/2)

Slash Ripper launch action

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Mega Blaster Cannon firing pose (1/2) HG Gespenst Mk-II - Mega Blaster Cannon firing pose (2/2)

Mega Blaster Cannon firing pose

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Together with the standard release HG Gespenst.

Together with the standard release HG Gespenst.

HG Gespenst Mk-II - Together with Kotobukiya's 1/144 Gespenst released in 2006.

Together with Kotobukiya's 1/144 Gespenst released in 2006.

This kit is the HG Gespenst Mk-II from Super Robot Wars, released as a Bandai Hobby Online Shop exclusive. Starting from the standard release HG Gespenst, the molded color has been changed to blue and the loadout has been expanded with new weapons — specifically, a Mega Beam Rifle and Mega Blaster Cannon parts.

So all the characteristics of the main body are identical to the original, and it's still a mecha plastic model that boasts excellent color separation, a smooth build feel, and solid joint strength. The color scheme could easily come across as cheap, but true to Bandai form, they've pulled off a refined and subtly elegant molded color.

The Mega Beam Rifle newly added for the Mk-II shares a similar style to the original Neutron Beam, but it's noticeably smaller. The Mega Blaster Cannon parts on the chest can be swapped on as a replacement piece. Beyond that, all the other accessories and weapons — the Slash Ripper, Split Missiles, two stands, and so on — are included just the same as before.

So while the Mk-II really only differs from the original in terms of weapons and color, it's still a kit with a lovely molded color that's genuinely appealing. Whether you're a Super Robot Wars fan or just a mecha plastic model enthusiast, this seems like a high-quality HG kit that's well worth enjoying. :-)

HG Gespenst Mk-II | 2023. 6 | ¥4,300

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.