Kit Review

Straight build
+ panel lining + seals

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] (1/7)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] (2/7)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] (3/7)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] (4/7)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] (5/7)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] (6/7)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] (7/7)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - The body seals are quite flashy. They're not too difficult to apply, but some seals are

The body seals are quite flashy.
They're not too difficult to apply,
but some seals are omitted, leaving a few spots that don't match the official colors.

Head.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Arms. (1/2)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Arms. (2/2)

Arm section.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - The protruding armor edges on the shoulders also need white stripe seals, but they've b

The protruding armor edges on the shoulders also need white stripe seals, but they've been completely left out.
You could cut up leftover seal scraps and stick them on, but it's still a bit of a shame.

The large cannon called the Lange Bruno Gun (Custom) is fixed to the backpack.

Close-up shot.
It has two handles.

A large, simple shield.

The hefty backpack section.

The backpack and gun barrel are connected by an ammo belt-like structure.

The structure attached to the underside of the backpack.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - There are two large tanks on the back, but they're completely hollow inside, so they do

There are two large tanks on the back,
but they're completely hollow inside, so they don't add any weight at all.

Leg section

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - There are plenty of white stripe seals on the legs too. They're curved, but still prett

There are plenty of white stripe seals on the legs too.
They're curved, but still pretty easy to apply.

A few leftover parts remain.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - The articulation doesn't look that great at first glance, but once you actually start p

The articulation doesn't look that great at first glance,
but once you actually start posing it, it moves quite effectively,
so it actually feels really nice to handle.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Kneeling firing pose. (1/6)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Kneeling firing pose. (2/6)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Kneeling firing pose. (3/6)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Kneeling firing pose. (4/6)

Kneeling firing pose.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Standing firing pose. (1/5)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Standing firing pose. (2/5)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Standing firing pose. (3/5)

Standing firing pose.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Aerial firing pose using Action Base 2. (1/6)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Aerial firing pose using Action Base 2. (2/6)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Aerial firing pose using Action Base 2. (3/6)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Aerial firing pose using Action Base 2. (4/6)

Aerial firing pose using Action Base 2.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - The hand-to-handle connection is solid, so you can easily pose it gripping the weapon i

The hand-to-handle connection is solid, so you can easily pose it gripping the weapon in a variety of ways.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Together with the Geara Zulu. Both are flashy, but Angelo's unit just looks more impres

Together with the Geara Zulu.
Both are flashy, but Angelo's unit just looks more impressive — probably because of the color scheme.

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Straight build shot. It looks a bit bare without the white stripe seals. (1/2)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] - Straight build shot. It looks a bit bare without the white stripe seals. (2/2)

Straight build.
It looks a bit bare without the white stripe seals.

As the next entry in the ongoing Unicorn HGUC lineup following the Geara Zulu, the Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] has been released. There was a brief controversy before release over the odd molded color of the pre-production samples, but the final retail version's molded color turned out quite refined and well-balanced. It could've easily come out looking garish, so it's a relief. ^^

Angelo's unit differs from the standard green Geara Zulu in the design of the body, thighs, shoulders, and other areas, and the backpack has been completely redesigned into an entirely new form. Even though the underlying frame is the same, roughly half the parts are new, giving it a noticeably different feel from the regular Geara Zulu — the overall volume has improved significantly, making its presence feel a step up.

Just like the standard unit, Angelo's unit handles all the white stripe sections with seals, and the seal quality is good enough that they blend in without looking out of place... however, the white stripes on parts of the shoulders and torso are not provided. The missing shoulder stripes in particular are a bit of a letdown — you could try cutting out the leftover white seal portions and applying them yourself. I thought about giving it a shot, but since they're all curved shapes, I didn't feel confident cutting them out cleanly, so I passed. ^^;

The Geara Zulu itself doesn't have the best articulation, but the joint strength throughout the body is solid, making it easy to hold poses. The issue with Angelo's unit, though, is that the only weapon is the Lange Bruno Gun (Custom) mounted on the backpack, which limits the range of poses you can pull off. It's really just a matter of one-handed grip vs. two-handed grip — there's not much variety for dynamic action poses, which is a little disappointing.

As part of the HGUC Unicorn lineup that continues to deliver solid, clean quality, this is a great kit that's fun to build without any major quality concerns — as long as you like the design. :-)

HGUC Geara Zulu [Angelo Sauper Use] | 2010.7 | ¥2,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.