Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers + Panel lining

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - Upper body detail shot (1/4)

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - Upper body detail shot (2/4)

Upper body detail shot

Underside view

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - Underside detail shots (1/3)

Underside detail shots

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - The landing gear can be swapped out with covers — the landing gear covers can be easily rem

The landing gear can be swapped out with covers —
The landing gear covers can be easily removed by pressing one end, as shown above.

The MS foot rest slides out nice and smooth.

Handle section articulation

The mega particle cannon on the underside can rotate.

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - HGUC Jesta mounted on top (1/4)

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - HGUC Jesta mounted on top (2/4)

HGUC Jesta mounted on top

Jesta mounted in prone position

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - You can also open the center cover on the underside to connect it to Action Base 1.

Opening the center cover on the underside —
It can also be connected to Action Base 1.

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - Jesta + Base Jabber flight pose (1/6)

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - Jesta + Base Jabber flight pose (2/6)

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - Jesta + Base Jabber flight pose (3/6)

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] - Jesta + Base Jabber flight pose (4/6)

Jesta + Base Jabber flight pose

Straight build

Wow... all kinds of stuff is coming out~ Gotta love the Unicorn series...
This kit is the HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.], the MS carrier craft that appears in the Unicorn anime.

Since this is essentially a transport craft for MSes, there aren't any particularly elaborate gimmicks by design. You get the landing gear/landing gear cover swap, and the mega particle cannon can rotate — that's about it. Instead, you do get articulation on the handles for loading MSes, plus a slide gimmick on the foot rest section.

The overall level of detail is top-tier for HGUC — it's not chasing infinite precision like an RG, but for such a large craft, there are plenty of nicely done molds tucked into every corner, giving it quite a satisfying look for an HGUC kit. I especially like the various pipe and duct molds in the center section.

As you can probably tell from the look of it, the parts count is on the lower side, so it goes together more than twice as fast and easily as a typical HGUC kit, and the build feel is really satisfying. ^^ The color separation is fairly faithful to the design specs too, so it's a fun kit to put together. It pairs naturally with the HGUC Jesta, and there's no real trouble standing it on top or locking it down in prone position. It should also be easy to use with plenty of other kits.

It's more of an accessory than a main or supporting character, and it's the kind of craft you don't often get as a kit — which makes it all the more welcome. The clean, crisp build experience makes it something I'd recommend to just about anyone. If the look or the concept appeals to you, go ahead and grab it without hesitation. :-)

HGUC Base Jabber [Unicorn Ver.] | 2012.7 | ¥1,200

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.