Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Stickers

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - RX-78F00 docked in the G-Dock (1/4)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - RX-78F00 docked in the G-Dock (2/4)

RX-78F00 docked in the G-Dock

Straight build shots before panel lining/sticker work

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - 1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam on its own (1/6)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - 1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam on its own (2/6)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - 1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam on its own (3/6)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - 1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam on its own (4/6)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam on its own

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Detail shots (1/4)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Detail shots (2/4)

Detail shots

Weapons and hand configuration

There are two attachment points on the inside of the shield.

The shield can also be mounted on the backpack.

You need to remove the cover when attaching the shield to the forearm.

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - You can open the rear skirt center cover to connect it to the G-Dock. Though that spot was

You can open the rear skirt center cover to connect it to the G-Dock.
Though that spot was originally meant for the bazooka mounting gimmick...

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - The ¥1000 G-Dock (1/4)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - The ¥1000 G-Dock (2/4)

The ¥1000 G-Dock

Front section articulation and forward/backward movement of the docking mount

The docking stand can be separated as shown above.

The detail on the docking stand is pretty nice too.

The connection pin position between the Gundam and the dock can be selected from 3 levels.

Excellent limb articulation

Shoulder and waist articulation

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Action poses (1/10)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Action poses (2/10)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Action poses (3/10)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Action poses (4/10)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Action poses (5/10)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Action poses (6/10)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Action poses (7/10)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Action poses (8/10)

Action poses

The Gundam moved out in front of the G-Dock

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Walking pose (1/3)

Walking pose

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - Kneeling pose (1/3)

Kneeling pose

Together with the HGUC First Gundam & Revival version.

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock - The heavy panel line count gives it something in common with the 30th Anniversary HG Gunda

The heavy panel line count gives it something in common with the 30th Anniversary HG Gundam.

This kit is the 1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock, a Gundam Factory Yokohama exclusive release. The 1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam is also available separately for ¥1500. This kit adds the G-Dock to that and was released as a combined set for ¥2500.

First off, the look is a straight-up scaled-down version of the 1:1 Gundam on display at Gundam Factory Yokohama. Much like the 30th Anniversary HG Gundam, it's characterized by some rather over-the-top panel lines. On top of that, the latest articulation technology has been applied, delivering excellent upper-mid-tier articulation and joint strength. Thanks to that, it's come out as a kit that's easy to pose and feels solid.

The build process feels pretty much like putting together any standard modern HG kit — it's really just the design that's new. With so many outstanding 1/144 First Gundam kits out there, this one can feel a little ordinary by comparison. As for weapons, you get the standard loadout of a beam rifle, shield, and beam sabers, but no bazooka included.

The G-Dock is a scaled-down replica of the actual 1:1 dock in Yokohama, right down to the connection points with the Gundam. With a relatively simple build you get a surprisingly solid sense of depth and volume, and the forward/backward movement of the lower stand and the front section opening gimmick are both faithfully reproduced. You can also adjust the height of the connection point between the stand and the Gundam in 3 steps, so you can recreate the various poses demonstrated at the actual Yokohama site with a real sense of authenticity.

So that's the Yokohama 1:1 Gundam brought to life in 1/144 with solid, no-frills quality. By faithfully scaling down the G-Dock as well, I think the real significance here is that it lets you realistically capture the look of that actual moving 1:1 Gundam. :-)

1/144 RX-78F00 Gundam & G-Dock | 2020. 12 | ¥2,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.