HGUC RX-0

Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode]

Kit Review

Straight build + Panel lining + Stickers

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] (1/6) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] (2/6) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] (3/6) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] (4/6) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] (5/6) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] (6/6)

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Upper body and head. That's one massive horn crest ;; (1/2) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Upper body and head. That's one massive horn crest ;; (2/2)

Upper body and head.
That's one massive horn crest ;;

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Back and backpack section (1/2) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Back and backpack section (2/2)

Back and backpack section

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Armed Armor VN and BS in their folded, fixed positions. (1/2) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Armed Armor VN and BS in their folded, fixed positions. (2/2)

Armed Armor VN and BS in their folded, fixed positions.

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Legs (1/2) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Legs (2/2)

Legs

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - The Banshee's signature weapons, just like on the Destroy, are attached by sl

The Banshee's signature weapons, just like on the Destroy, are attached by slotting them onto the front and back of the arms.

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Articulation is the same as the standard version, as expected.

Articulation is the same as the standard version, as expected.

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Poses on Action Base 2 (1/5) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Poses on Action Base 2 (2/5) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Poses on Action Base 2 (3/5) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Poses on Action Base 2 (4/5) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Poses on Action Base 2 (5/5)

Poses on Action Base 2

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Beam saber action poses (1/5) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Beam saber action poses (2/5) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Beam saber action poses (3/5) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Beam saber action poses (4/5) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Beam saber action poses (5/5)

Beam saber action poses

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Leftover parts. The standard version's weapons — the bazooka, shield, etc. —

Leftover parts.
The standard version's weapons like the bazooka and shield are also classified as leftover parts.

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Action poses using the leftover bazooka and shield. (1/3) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Action poses using the leftover bazooka and shield. (2/3) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Action poses using the leftover bazooka and shield. (3/3)

Action poses using the leftover bazooka and shield.

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Together with the Banshee Destroy. (1/2) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Together with the Banshee Destroy. (2/2)

Together with the Banshee Destroy.

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - As you can see, the additional weapons — Armed Armor VN and BS — are fixed in HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - As you can see, the additional weapons — Armed Armor VN and BS — are fixed in

As you can see, the additional weapons — Armed Armor VN and BS —
are fixed in a folded position on the Unicorn Mode, and in an open position on the Destroy.
They could've easily been made articulated though..
It seems like they went with fixed parts at least partly to give each mode — Unicorn and Destroy — a bit more of its own distinct character.

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Together with the standard Unicorn Gundam Unicorn Mode. (1/2) HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] - Together with the standard Unicorn Gundam Unicorn Mode. (2/2)

Together with the standard Unicorn Gundam Unicorn Mode.

The HGUC Banshee Unicorn Mode was released at the same time as the Banshee Destroy. The concept is essentially the same kit, but with the exterior color changed to a deep Titans-style navy blue, the Armed Armor VN and BS mounted on both arms in their folded form, and the head antenna redesigned into a more complex shape.

The Banshee's signature weapons — Armed Armor VN and BS — are fixed parts in their folded form, so they can't be deployed. The deployed versions are used on the Destroy instead, keeping the two kits distinct. They could've made them articulated without much trouble, but it looks like they intentionally went with fixed parts to differentiate the HGUC Unicorn Mode and Destroy Mode kits. On the plus side, this does give it a slight edge in terms of stability and proportions.

The kit's basic characteristics are naturally the same as the standard Unicorn — decent articulation and solid joint strength. That said, the Unicorn Mode is inherently more monochrome compared to the Destroy, so while it looks clean, it can feel a bit plain. The white standard version can at least get some definition from panel lining, but the Banshee's colors are so dark that it can lose a bit of depth unless you light it well. Still, there's definitely a weighty, imposing charisma that comes with those deep, dark colors.

If you're comparing Destroy Mode and Unicorn Mode head-to-head, the Destroy wins hands down in terms of visual flair. The Banshee Unicorn Mode is more about that clean, understated look. But if you're a Unicorn fan, you'll obviously(?) want to display both the Destroy and Unicorn Mode side by side, right? :-)

HGUC Unicorn Gundam O2 Banshee [Unicorn Mode] | 2012.1 | ¥1,600

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.