HGUC RGM-79[G]

GM Ground Type

Kit Review

Straight build + Stickers + Panel lining

HGUC GM Ground Type - Size comparison with a cigarette pack

Size comparison with a cigarette pack

HGUC GM Ground Type (1/6) HGUC GM Ground Type (2/6) HGUC GM Ground Type (3/6) HGUC GM Ground Type (4/6) HGUC GM Ground Type (5/6) HGUC GM Ground Type (6/6)

HGUC GM Ground Type - Detail shots (1/4) HGUC GM Ground Type - Detail shots (2/4) HGUC GM Ground Type - Detail shots (3/4) HGUC GM Ground Type - Detail shots (4/4)

Detail shots

HGUC GM Ground Type - The frame only exists as a skeletal structure in the arms and thighs. (1/3) HGUC GM Ground Type - The frame only exists as a skeletal structure in the arms and thighs. (2/3) HGUC GM Ground Type - The frame only exists as a skeletal structure in the arms and thighs. (3/3)

The frame only exists as a skeletal structure in the arms and thighs.

HGUC GM Ground Type - The weapon loadout is pretty generous.

The weapon loadout is pretty generous.

HGUC GM Ground Type - The beam saber handle stores in the calf, just like in the design specs.

The beam saber handle stores in the calf, just like in the design specs.

HGUC GM Ground Type - The mounting pins on the inside of the shield move around quite freely.

The mounting pins on the inside of the shield move around quite freely.

HGUC GM Ground Type - Being a new release, the limb articulation folds up perfectly.

Being a new release, the limb articulation folds up perfectly.

HGUC GM Ground Type - Net gun kneeling firing pose (1/3) HGUC GM Ground Type - Net gun kneeling firing pose (2/3) HGUC GM Ground Type - Net gun kneeling firing pose (3/3)

Net gun kneeling firing pose

HGUC GM Ground Type - Rocket launcher firing pose (1/2) HGUC GM Ground Type - Rocket launcher firing pose (2/2)

Rocket launcher firing pose

HGUC GM Ground Type - 100mm machine gun firing pose (1/3) HGUC GM Ground Type - 100mm machine gun firing pose (2/3) HGUC GM Ground Type - 100mm machine gun firing pose (3/3)

100mm machine gun firing pose

HGUC GM Ground Type - Pose with the shield extended forward like a weapon (1/3) HGUC GM Ground Type - Pose with the shield extended forward like a weapon (2/3) HGUC GM Ground Type - Pose with the shield extended forward like a weapon (3/3)

Pose with the shield extended forward like a weapon

HGUC GM Ground Type - Beam saber action pose (1/2) HGUC GM Ground Type - Beam saber action pose (2/2)

Beam saber action pose

HGUC GM Ground Type - Together with the HGUC GM Ground Type & Ez8.

Together with the HGUC GM Ground Type & Ez8.

HGUC GM Ground Type - Together with the MG GM Ground Type.

Together with the MG GM Ground Type.

HGUC GM Ground Type - Straight build (1/2) HGUC GM Ground Type - Straight build (2/2)

Straight build

The GM Ground Type from the 08th MS Team OVA has finally gotten an HGUC release. It already came out in MG form back in 2001 — 16 years ago — but on the HGUC side it took quite a while to arrive, following the GM Ground Type Gundam in 2007 and the Ez8 in 2013. 

The GM Ground Type shares essentially the same body structure as the Ground Type Gundam/Ez8, and its parts layout is somewhat similar to the later-released Ez8. That said, the GM Ground Type's design is noticeably different from the Ez8, so in the end all the parts came out as brand-new sculpts with a refined look. Thanks to that, you get slightly improved articulation, more solid joint strength, and a sleeker, sharper appearance — it really does feel like an upgrade overall.

On the weapons front, a net gun and rocket launcher have been newly added, but the missile launcher and long-range rifle that were included with the MG are absent. It's basically a whole new weapon loadout, and having those fresh weapons thrown in does give it a bit of a refreshing feel.

Aside from the beam saber storage gimmick in the calf, there aren't really any special features to speak of — but it's just a clean, satisfying build with flawless quality. It did feel like it came out a bit late, but that also means the quality is rock solid. This is a great HGUC kit I'd recommend to any Gunpla fan. :-)

HGUC GM Ground Type | 2017.1 | ¥1,500

AIThis page was translated by Claude Sonnet.