Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - It includes the Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self, a core fighter, and add

It includes the Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self, a core fighter, and additional weapons.

Also includes a milky clear 1/144 universal stand.

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - The Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self combined with the core fighter. (1/3

The Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self combined with the core fighter.

Clear parts are used in quite a few spots throughout.

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - The binders and verniers rotate on ball joints as shown on the left, and

The binders and verniers can rotate on ball joints like this,
and can also be configured into backpack form like on the right.

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - The included core fighter. It's got kind of an SD look to it... (1/3)

The included core fighter.
It's got kind of an SD look to it...

You can also mount it on the stand using the joint parts.

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - Also includes a shield and beam rifle with different designs from the sta

Also includes a shield and beam rifle with different designs from the standard ones.

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - Attached to the HG Gundam G-Self. (1/3)

Attached to the HG Gundam G-Self.

Comparison with the standard G-Self backpack.

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - Comparison with the standard G-Self's weapons (left). The shield got a bi

Comparison with the standard G-Self's weapons (left).
The shield got a bit more complex, and the beam rifle went a bit more simple.

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - Launching with the Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self and weapon set equipp

Launching with the Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self and weapon set equipped!

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - Beam rifle firing pose (1/3)

Beam rifle firing pose

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self - Two-handed firing pose (1/3)

Two-handed firing pose

This is the HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self kit — an accessory kit that includes only the new backpack and weapon accessories without the main body, so you'll need to purchase the HG Gundam G-Self separately.

First up, the Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self comes together pretty cleanly with just a straight build, thanks to solid color separation across the blue, gray, and clear blue parts. All the main joints move well and it functions without any real issues. The one thing to watch out for is that the wings and bridge-shaped parts on top have a somewhat weak connection and tend to pop off easily, so handle with care.

As a bonus, you also get a newly sculpted shield and beam rifle — the shield is a bit more complex in design while the rifle is slightly more simplified. And the 1/144 universal stand that they've been recycling for over a decade now (^^;) is included here in a milky clear finish.

Overall quality is decent enough, but the fit issues with some of the backpack parts do make it feel just a notch below the HG G-Self main kit series. Since it's an accessory kit that's not really a big deal, but either way, if you've got the HG G-Self Gundam, this makes for a nice little extra that adds some fun from the source material :-)

HG Space Backpack for Gundam G-Self | 2014.12 | ¥1,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.